Welcome newcomer Dilworth Tasting Room to the neighborhood, a wine bar with sharable plates and an outdoor oasis in a category of its own. Glass of vino in hand, venture past the koi pond and grab a quiet table tucked under trees and market lights. When it’s time for round two, make your way over to the outdoor bar.

We’ve got a serious case of spring fever, so we’re releasing our round-up of best patios in Charlotte at the first sign of warmer temperatures to give you time to try them all. Here’s where you should be sipping and dining al fresco all spring and summer long, organized by neighborhood to make planning easy. EDITOR’S NOTE: This post was updated in Spring 2019. Did we miss your favorite? Let us know in the comments or tag your best patio pics with #scoopclt. See what they said