Eateries and Drinkeries Offering Cozy Outdoor Dining Experiences

Winter weather means crisp cool or cold nights. But if you still want to dine outside, we have a list of Orange County, NC restaurants offering outdoor seating with heaters. Come be toasty warm and comfortable at a heater or at a sidewalk or patio fire pit while you enjoy your dinner or drinks. 

Bundle up, delight in the ambience of a soft glow and enjoy your evening out. Find 30 venues listed below, but a full list is at the bottom.

Stay cozy warm.

CARRBORO

401 Main

Acme Food & Beverage Co

Carrburritos

Grata Diner

Iza Whiskey & Eats

Luna Rotisserie Empanadas

Oakleaf

Tandem

Thai Station

Venable Bistro

CHAPEL HILL

Carolina Brewery

Coco Espresso, Bistro & Bar

Crossroads at the Carolina Inn

Dead Mule Club

Elements

Hawthorne and Wood

Il Palio

Kipos

La Residence

Market and Moss

NoDa Brewing Tapas

Osteria Georgi

Que Chula

Town Hall Grill

Vimala’s Curryblossom Café

HILLSBOROUGH & NORTHERN ORANGE

Botanist & Barrel

Antonia’s

The Colonial Inn

Radius Pizzeria & Pub 

Yonder Southern Cocktails & Brew

For a list of more dining experiences with heaters and fire pits, visit https://www.visitchapelhill.org/restaurants/cozy-outdoor-dining-options/ . Circumstances are always changing, so call the restaurant first to confirm the availability of outdoor space with heaters. 

For more Chapel Hill, Carrboro and Hillsborough experiences, visit:  www.visitchapelhill.org

(Image credits - Botanist and Barrel Igloo Facebook, Thai Station Facebook, header photo is Radius Pizzeria & Pub)