Reviewed by: Patience Itson
13 restaurants with heated patios in Birmingham
If you’re anything like me, you’re dreaming of spring evenings dining on the patios of some of Birmingham’s incredible restaurants. In the meantime, you can warm up while you dine at some of the best restaurants in town on their cozy heated patios. Keep reading for 13 of our favorites.
1. The Lumbar
The Lumbar has the perfect patio set up in the parking spaces in front of their building. Warm up while you sip on a creative cocktail with their powerful heaters.
- Location: 212 29th St S, Birmingham, Al 35205
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday noon-7PM | Saturday noon-10PM | Sunday noon-7PM
2. The Filling Station
This spot is a true Crestwood classic and the heated, covered patio is a one of my favorite spots to enjoy a slice of pizza.
- Location: 5524 Crestwood Blvd, Birmingham, AL 35212
- Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM
3. El ZunZún
Warm up, relax and enjoy some of the best Mexican dishes and margaritas on El ZunZun’s heated patio. Psst! It’s dog-friendly, too.
- Location: 4105 Crosshaven Dr, Birmingham, AL 35243
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM | Sunday 11AM-8PM
4. Back Forty Beer Company
A delicious brew and a warm fire can’t be beat. Back Forty is a popular spot to grab a seat by a fire pit and enjoy a beer with friends.
- Location: 3201 1st Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35222
- Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 11AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM | Sunday 11AM-8PM
5. Bottega
For an elevated outdoor dining experience, Bottega is an amazing choice. With large heated tents to keep you warm, the dreamy lights and award-winning cuisine will make you feel like you’re in Italy without leaving The Magic City.
- Location: 2240 Highland Ave, Birmingham, AL 35205
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11AM-8PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-9PM
6. Porch
Porch in Mountain Brook is one of my all-time favorite lunch spots. The heaters keep you warm and comfortable and the service and eats are the best. My rec: the fried chicken sandwich.
- Location: 2 Dexter Ave, Mountain Brook, AL 35213
- Hours: Tuesday-Saturday 11AM-9PM
7. Rojo
Rojo does winter outdoor dining right. The individual greenhouses are perfect for a more intimate seting and the heated patio is a great choice to stick with the Rojo atmosphere you know and love.
- Location: 2701 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 11AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM | Sunday 11AM-9PM
8. El Barrio
Eating outside at El Barrio is one of the reasons I love it so much, so thank goodness for their heaters and tents that allow me to enjoy their delicious eats just the way I like.
- Location: 2211 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 12-8PM | Friday-Saturday 12-9PM
9. Automatic Seafood & Oysters
Automatic Seafood & Oysters has a covered patio with heaters, so you can satisfy your fine dining craving while staying all warm and cozy.
- Location: 2824 5th Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Daily 5-10PM | Weekend Brunch 10AM-2PM
10. Little Donkey
Hit the heated patio at Little Donkey’s Homewood location for lunch or dinner and you will not be disappointed. You can’t go wrong with anything on the menu, but the fish tacos are what keeps me coming back.
- Location: 2701 18th St S, Homewood, AL 35209
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 11AM-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-10PM | Sunday 11AM-9PM
11. Blueprint on 3rd
The back patio at Blueprint on 3rd is full of large heaters to keep you warm as you enjoy a fabulous meal. I had the scallops here last week and am already counting down the days until I return.
- Location: 3000 3rd Ave S, Birmingham, AL 35233
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 4:30PM- 9PM | Friday-Saturday 4:30- 10PM
12. The Collins Bar
If their classic old-fashioned doesn’t warm you up, their heated patio on 2nd Avenue is sure to do the trick.
- Location: 2125 2nd Ave N, Birmingham, AL 35203
- Hours: Monday-Thursday 4PM-12AM | Friday-Saturday 4PM-2AM
13. Sol Y Luna
One of Mountain Brook’s best spots for tapas and tequila, the heated patio at Sol Y Luna is so dreamy you will never want to leave.
- Location: 920 Lane Parke Ct, Mountain Brook, AL 35223
- Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11AM-3PM, 5-9PM | Friday-Saturday 11AM-3PM, 5-10PM
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