'Dining out' in May takes on a whole new meaning

Whether it’s city views, people-watching or a relaxed, fun atmosphere, outdoor dining adds flavor to these Atlanta outdoor menus:

Aqua Blue
Restaurant & Bar
1564 Holcomb Bridge Road • Roswell
770.643.8886
www.atlantaaquablue.com

The restaurant seats a total of 260 guests, while the covered patio seats 60. Welcome to Aqua blue. You’ve just entered a global kitchen featuring the best seafood, steaks and sushi in North Fulton. Treat yourself to the “formally informal” setting of rich mahogany and exotic bamboo woods paired with cascading curtain walls, soaring ceilings and catch a glimpse of the Blue Ribbon Sushi bar. The sushi bar setting of white tiled floors accompanied by walls accented in a brilliant aqua blue take you to a place you’ve never been.

Chicago’s Steak
and Seafood
990 Whitlock Avenue • Marietta
770.590.1500
www.chicagosrestaurant.com

This Marietta location has 40 seats for patio dining, is beautifully landscaped and serves cocktails, lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner. Live Entertainment can be found in the bar on Friday and Saturday evenings at 7:30 p.m.

Chicago’s Steak
and Seafood
5920 Roswell Road • Sandy Springs
40.257.8883
www.chicagosrestaurant.com

Chicago’s Sandy Springs' location has a patio that seats 30, is also beautifully landscaped and serves cocktails, lunch, Sunday brunch and dinner. Live Entertainment at this location is Wednesday through Saturday in the Speakeasy from 6:30 p.m.

Garrison’s Broiler & Tap
4400 Ashford Dunwoody Road
Perimeter Mall
770.350.0134
www.garrisonsatlanta.com

So, whether it’s the 40-foot mahogany and marble bar beckoning you to indulge in a signature martini or the patio opening your imagination to the stars, Garrison’s Broiler & Tap at Perimeter Mall is devoted to meeting your every wish and need with $5 martinis all day, every day and Live Entertainment.

Hi Life Kitchen
& Cocktails
3380 Holcomb Bridge Road • Norcross
770.409.0101
www.atlantahilife.com

Delicate woods, wrought iron and decorative chandeliers make Hi Life a comfortable gathering place. The menu combines American favorites with alternative flare. Hi Life is a place where guests can relax with friends and enjoy simplistic food complimented by fine wines and spirits. You can relax on the patio at Hi Life from 7 - 10 p.m. and enjoy Live Music on Friday nights.

Houck’s Steak & Seafood
305 Village Parkway • Marietta
770.859.0041
www.houcksrestaurant.com

Houck’s offers great outdoors seating overlooking Lake Willy. The spacious deck seats up to 100 people and has a covered gazebo area. Live acoustical duos perform outside every Thursday and Sunday. $10 Crab Legs every Thursday night out on the Deck in May.

Joey D’s Oakroom
1015 Crown Pointe Parkway
Dunwoody
770.512.7063
www.joeydsoakroom.com

This Perimeter favorite serves a full menu on the patio. Featuring large entree salads, sandwiches, pasta, seafood and steaks served Pittsburgh- style. Spectacular bar boasting over 600 brands of spirits. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Just around the corner from Perimeter Mall. Priority seating, phone-ahead seating and take-out available.

Olde Towne Tavern & Grill
835 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road
Lawrenceville
770.339.0909

Olde Towne Tavern
2500 N. Cobb Parkway • Kennesaw
770.499.7878

Spring patio fever is alive at Olde Towne Tavern & Grille with big screen HDTVs, 200-inch projection screen and table top speakers. Steaks, wings, pizza and all games via satellite.

Olive’s Waterside
6450 Powers Ferry Road • Atlanta
770.226.0201
www.oliveswaterside.com

Eclectic American cuisine served in an elegant, upscale, casual supper club atmosphere and seating for up to 30 people overlooking the waterside dining, woods and fountain.

Provence Bistro &
BamBoo Bar
4665 Lower Roswell Road • Marietta
Bistro 770.321.5442
Bamboo Bar 770.817.3000
www.provencefrenchbistro.com

The Bistro side of the restaurant is very romantic with bistro chairs and is decorated in blues, greens and yellows and has a patio with 35 seats that is open Tuesday - Sunday for lunch and dinner - Brunch on Sunday. The Bamboo Bar has Live Music Tuesday - Saturday with no cover charge.

The Tavern at Phipps
3500 Peachtree Road • Phipps Plaza •Buckhead
404.814.9640
www.thetavernatphipps.com

Voted “Atlanta’s Best Happy Hour” by Atlanta Magazine Readers Choice and “a big draw for young professionals who want to meet and mingle” by the New York Times. The Tavern at Phipps offers full service on the patio complete with evening live entertainment. Open seven days a week for lunch and dinner. Walk-ins, Priority Seating and Take Out Available.