Pioneer Press 2025 patio guide: New kids on the block

These nine spots are new or new to our patio guide this year See the rest of the Pioneer Press patio guide here CENTRO four metro locations including Minnesota Roseville and S Cleveland Ave St Paul centrompls com If you had ever been to The Good Earth in Roseville you know the massive front deck was a major draw And the new tenant Centro takes full advantage of the space with particular fun new touches like disco balls The tacos and crunchwraps washed down with an on-tap margarita are great summertime fare The sidewalk terrace at the Highland location is popular and cute too DARIO Washington Ave N Minneapolis - - dariorestaurant com This North Loop hot spot brings its s color palette outdoors with seafoam green tables surrounded by fencing planters and trees Chef Joe Rolle is serving up not-so-classic Italian dishes getting creative with vegetables meats and especially the best-in-class house-made pastas FOREPAUGH S S Exchange St St Paul - - forepaughs com This newly refreshed mansion just outside of downtown St Paul is as good or maybe better than ever and surrounded by quaint outdoor spaces including a sparse front-porch tables specific on the front lawn and the coveted second-floor terrace just a sparse feet from where the servant who allegedly haunts the place met her untimely demise in the s The house-made pastas and elegant meat and fish dishes are special-occasion worthy and the bar menu includes plenty of options for a quick pre-event meal including a fantastic burger IE BY TRAVAIL Cedar Ave S Minneapolis - - italianeaterymsp com South Minneapolis rejoiced when this Italian staple returned to the fold this February with new owners the guys behind Travail in Robbinsdale The shaded planter-surrounded dinner-only patio is as pretty and popular as ever and it doesn t take reservations so go early or expect a wait The house-made pastas are worth any effort you have to make INDEED BREWING th Ave N E Minneapolis - - indeedbrewing com This Northeast Minneapolis brewery has really upped its patio encounter in the past meager years adding tented seating in the former parking lot as well as a permanent food truck New in the past minimal weeks Pizzeria Lola has taken over for the now-defunct Revival operation offering excellent personal-sized pizzas out of an outdoor oven Because the oven keeps the trailer so cozy the association is hopeful they ll be able to serve pizzas from it year-round JOAN S IN THE PARK S Snelling Ave St Paul - - joansinthepark com We re loving the creative use of concrete space next to this tasting-menu-only gem in Highland Park Outdoor rugs white tablecloths a privacy fence with cute shaded windows and twinkly lights set the ambiance for your special occasion or just Friday-after-a-long-week dinner KHUE S KITCHEN Raymond Ave St Paul - - khueskitchen com Nosh on chef Eric Pham s famous spicy fried chicken sandwich phenomenal chicken salad or sublime jicama sticky ribs on this well-appointed upper-deck patio in an industrial area of St Paul A great spot to take gluten-free or vegetarian and vegan diners SAJI-YA EMMETT S Grand Ave St Paul - - sajiya com and emmettspublichouse com These two newly reopened restaurants share a space abutting Grand Avenue Wrought iron fencing hanging plants and plenty of greenery make you forget you re on a busy urban street Both restaurants have decent cocktails and whether you re craving sushi or fish and chips they ve got you covered WELLS ROADSIDE Quebec Ave S St Louis Park - - wellsroadside com This drive-in is basically a counter-service year-round patio with a metal roof and retractable sides The inexpensive burgers seriously a single is shakes and soft-serve cones make it feel like summer no matter the weather The Oklahoma smash with thinly sliced onions smashed into the burger is crave-worthy The patio is extremely dog-friendly they serve a special sundae just for the canine set so expect to see various well-behaved pooches Related Articles Dining Diary Three established patios and one fabulous newbie Dining Diary FoodSmith goulash Russell s chicken Soul Lao crispy rice Dining Diary A pair of lunches at D G Jamaican and The Main Cafe with a stop for cookies Dining Diary Fish fry at St Paul Brewing and a gas-station tasting menu at El Sazon Dining Diary Potato pancakes and sp tzle at Waldmann dumplings at Ruam Mit and Sunday specials at Brunson s