There are two seasons I love most in Indiana, and patio season is definitely one of them (the other is apple cider slushy season, but we’ll get to that later 😉). Patio season in Indy has officially commenced, and I have compiled a list of the best patio dining spots in Indianapolis and Central Indiana for your outdoor-eating pleasure. These are all spots I have personally tried or that are on my list for the 2026 patio season.
This guide is organized by geographic regions of Central Indiana. So whether you’re looking for a downtown Indianapolis rooftop to enjoy a cocktail with a city skyline view, or a quaint small-town eatery in the suburbs of Indianapolis, you’re in the right place.
P.S. Tap the names of the restaurants below for a video guide to each spot!
Patio Dining in Downtown Indianapolis
Bocca 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Baby’s 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Gather 22 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
BODHI 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Shin Dig 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Harmony Steakhouse 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Guggman Haus 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Iozzo’s Garden of Italy 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Astrea 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana (rooftop patio)
Livery 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana (rooftop patio)
Tinker Street Restaurant 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Upland Brewing 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Mama Carolla’s 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Half Liter Brewery, Bar, & BBQ 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Petite Chou Bistro & Champagne Bar 📍 Indianapolis Indiana
Canal Bistro 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Patio Dining on the North Side of Indy
Big Lug Canteen 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Blue Sushi Sake Grill 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Divvy 📍 Carmel, Indiana
3UP 📍 Carmel, Indiana (rooftop patio)
1933 Lounge 📍 Carmel, Indiana
Juniper On Main 📍 Carmel, Indiana
Hanami 📍 Carmel, Indiana
Woody’s Library Restaurant 📍 Carmel, Indiana
Social Cantina 📍 Carmel, Indiana
Salty Cowboy 📍 Zionsville, Indiana
Noah Grant’s Grill House & Oyster Bar 📍 Zionsville, Indiana
Chiba 📍 Westfield, Indiana
Urban Vines Winery & Brewery 📍 Westfield, Indiana
Field Brewing 📍 Westfield, Indiana
Bier Brewery 📍 Noblesville, Indiana
Boathouse Kitchen & Swan Dive 📍 Cicero, Indiana
Patio Dining on the West Side of Indy
Daredevil Brewing 📍 Speedway, Indiana
Rick’s Cafe Boatyard 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana (waterfront views)
Tlachos 📍 Plainfield, Indiana
Stone Creek 📍 Plainfield, Indiana
The Prewitt 📍 Plainfield, Indiana (rooftop patio)
Brew Link Brewpub 📍 Plainfield, Indiana
Rush Off Main 📍 Brownsburg, Indiana
Barley Thyme Kitchen + Brew 📍 Danville, Indiana
Patio Dining on the South Side of Indy
Revery 📍 Greenwood, Indiana
Vino Villa 📍 Greenwood, Indiana
Oaken Barrel Brewing Company 📍 Greenwood, Indiana
Madison & Main Market Cafe 📍 Franklin, Indiana
Patio Dining on the East Side of Indy
Strange Bird 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Wolfies Grill – Geist 📍 Indianapolis, Indiana
Sangrita Grill + Cantina 📍 Fishers, Indiana
Daniel’s Vineyard 📍 McCordsville, Indiana
Carnegie’s Restaurant 📍 Greenfield, Indiana
Griggsby’s Station 📍 Greenfield, Indiana
I hope you’ve enjoyed this list of patio dining restaurants in Indianapolis and Central Indiana! If you are looking for some of my favorite restaurants in Indy (with or without a patio), check out this list. I also have Indy burger, pizza, and sushi roundups you can check out.
If you didn’t see your favorite Indy patio dining spot, let me know what I should try next by leaving a comment on this post or on my Instagram.
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