What You’ll Learn: Where to find outdoor dining options in Greenville and Spartanburg, SC, with heated and shaded options
There is something special, a unique vibe, about outdoor dining. Greenville, SC, and Spartanburg, SC have dozens of restaurants that make their outdoor dining spaces worthwhile. No matter the temperature outdoors, there’s a restaurant outdoor dining option to keep you comfortable.
Our list includes Greenville and Spartanburg area restaurants with heated outdoor dining, shaded outdoor dining, and simply the best in the area! Now, go enjoy your lunch and dinner in the open air with outdoor seating! Hours and outdoor seating availability vary by season — always confirm with the restaurant before your visit.
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Quick Facts: Outdoor Dining in Greenville & Spartanburg, SC
| 📍 Area | Greenville, SC and Spartanburg, SC (Upstate South Carolina) |
| 🗓️ Season | Year-round — heated, covered, and shaded options available in all weather |
| 👨👩👧 Ages | All ages welcome; many spots are family-friendly |
| 🍽️ Options | 40+ restaurants with outdoor seating — heated patios, riverside terraces, food halls, and rooftop dining |
| ⚠️ Tip | Hours and outdoor seating availability vary by season. Always confirm with the restaurant before your visit. List last verified August 2026. |
Restaurants With Heated Outdoor Dining in Greenville, SC
If it’s a little chilly outdoors, pick one of these Greenville, SC restaurants with heated outdoor dining spaces.
- Gather GVL
126 Augusta Street, Greenville
Read all about this unique venue and what to expect when you visit Gather GVL. - Grill Marks
700 Haywood Road, Greenville
209 South Main Street, Greenville - Hampton Station
1320 Hampton Avenue Extension, Greenville
Learn more about Hampton Station - Passerelle Bistro
601 South Main Street, Greenville - Pomegranate on Main
618 South Main Street, Greenville - Roost Free Range Kitchen & Bar
220 North Main Street, Greenville - Restaurant 17
10 Road of Vines, Travelers Rest - The Lazy Goat
170 Riverplace, Greenville
- Soby’s
207 South Main Street, Greenville - Taylors Mill
250 Mill Street, Taylors
13 Stripes | The Farehouse
Read about what to expect when you visit Taylors Mill - The Commons
147 Welborn Street, Greenville
GB&D (Golden Brown & Delicious) | Automatic Taco | Bake Room | Community Tap | Methodical Coffee - The Southern Growl
155 North Buncombe Road, Greer - Topsoil Kitchen & Market
13 South Main Street, Travelers Rest
This is an AMAZING restaurant!! Go support them, and your stomach will be happy you did!
Lindsey H.- Universal Joint
300 East Stone Avenue, Greenville - Up On The Roof
250 Riverplace, Greenville - Vaughn’s Food Hall
109 W Trade Street, Simpsonville
Restaurants With Heated Outdoor Dining in Spartanburg
These restaurants in Spartanburg offer heated outdoor dining spaces. Even if it’s a little chilly, you can enjoy a delicious meal outdoors without being cold!
- Bar 1884
118-B Magnolia Street, Spartanburg - City Range
774 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg - Cribbs Kitchen
226B W Main St, Spartanburg - Dray: Bar + Grill
1800 Drayton Road, Spartanburg
Learn more about Dray: Bar + Grill - FR8 Yard
125 East Main Street, Spartanburg - Heirloom – A Milltown Eatery
805 Spartan Boulevard, Spartanburg - Hickory Tavern
143 Fernwood Drive, Spartanburg - Southside Smokehouse
726 South Howard Avenue, Landrum
Learn about the Southside Smokehouse and more, in our Guide to Landrum.
Great Outdoor Dining: Greenville, SC Anytime of Year
These spots offer the best of both worlds, covered in the summer and heated in the winter, perfect for fall and the spring’s unpredictable weather. You never have to worry about the time of year when you want to eat outdoors at these restaurants.
- Bobby’s BBQ and Seasoning
1301 North Main Street, Fountain Inn - City Range
615 Haywood Road, Greenville - Foxcroft Wine
631 South Main Street, Greenville - Papi’s Tacos
300 River Street – Suite 123, Greenville - Sidewall Pizza
Several Upstate locations – see the website for details - Wild Ace Pizza & Pub
103 Depot Street, Greer
More Restaurants With Outdoor Dining: Greenville, SC
These restaurants in Greenville have outdoor dining available. So pick a sunny afternoon and enjoy a meal outdoors!
- The Anchorage
586 Perry Ave, Greenville - CAMP Gvl
2 East Broad Street, Greenville - Juniper
315 S Main Street, Greenville - Cucho’s Taco Grille
3111 North Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville - Larkins
32 East Broad Street, Greenville - Greenfield’s Bagels
101 Verdae Boulevard, Greenville
206 Coffee Street, Greenville - Henry’s Smokehouse
240 Wade Hampton Blvd, Greenville - Jianna
600 South Main Street, Greenville - Limoncello
401 River Street, Greenville - Paloma
315 S Main Street, Greenville - Sassafras Southern Bistro
103 North Main Street #107, Greenville - Los Portales
109 Trade Street, Greer - Willy Taco – Feed and Seed
217 Laurens Road, Greenville
Places With Outdoor Dining: Spartanburg, SC
- Bar 1884
118-B Magnolia Street, Spartanburg - Ciclops Cideri and Brewery
1097 Union Street, Spartanburg - Cribbs Kitchen
226 West Main Street, Spartanburg - Delaney’s Irish Pub
117 West Main Street, Spartanburg - Grapevine Restaurant
1926 Boiling Springs Road, Boiling Springs - Hickory Tavern
143 Fernwood Drive, Spartanburg - Lime Leaf Thai Cuisine
101 East Main Street, Spartanburg - Monsoon Noodle House
129 West Main Street, Spartanburg - Stax Drake House Landrum
511 North Howard Avenue, Landrum - Stone Soup Market & Cafe
1522 East Rutherford Street, Landrum - The Hare & Hound
101 East Rutherford Street, Landrum
Restaurants with Shaded Outdoor Dining: Greenville, SC
Stay cool while you dine outdoors at these Greenville, SC area restaurants with shaded outdoor dining spaces. Some offer covered dining, others have optimally placed outdoor dining in the shade of buildings and alleys with a cool breeze. If we missed your favorite place to dine outdoors in warm weather, let us know!
- Eggs Up Grill
31 Augusta Street, Greenville
3935 Pelham Road, Greenville - D’allesandros Pizza
17 Mohawk Drive, Greenville - Barberitos Southwestern Grill
401 East Stone Ave, Greenville - Myle’s Pizza Pub
555 South Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville - Farmhouse Taco
164 South Main Street, Travelers Rest - Foxcroft Wine Co.
631 South Main Street, Greenville - Sassafras Southern Bistro
103 North Main Street #107, Greenville - Tupelo Honey
1 North Main Street, Greenville - Reid’s Fine Foods
1 North Laurens Street, Greenville - Roost Free Range Kitchen & Bar
220 North Main Street, Greenville
- Grill Marks
700 Haywood Road, Greenville
209 South Main Street, Greenville - Pomegranate on Main
618 South Main Street, Greenville - Passerelle Bistro
601 South Main Street, Greenville - Rocky’s Hot Chicken Shack
420 Laurens Road, Greenville - Vaughn’s Food Hall
109 West Trade Street, Simpsonville
Tacos and Bla Bla Bla | Outlawed Ramen - Los Portales Mexican Restaurant
109 Trade Street, Greer - Wild Ace Pizza
103 Depot Street, Greer - Up On The Roof
250 Riverplace, Greenville - 3’s Golf
61 Villa Road, Greenville - Smoky Dreams
2131 Woodruff Road, Greenville
Read our review of Smoky Dreams BBQ, and learn why we love the food there! - Carolina Ale House
1115 Woodruff Road, Greenville
113 South Main Street, Greenville - Swamp Rabbit Cafe
205 Cedar Lane Road, Greenville
Breweries with Outdoor Spaces
Southern Growl
155 North Buncombe Road, Greer
With a full menu of great burgers, fries, and appetizers, plus lots of beer and beverage options, Southern Growl is a great spot for a meal out or just a snack and a drink. With both indoor and outdoor dining spaces, you have lots of options. The outdoor space has covered options with fans and heaters, as well as picnic tables in the brewery’s lit yard. And, Southern Growl also has a kids’ menu. This one is a very family-friendly option.
Check out our Kidding Around Review of Southern Growl.
Frequently Asked Questions: Outdoor Dining in Greenville & Spartanburg
Which Greenville restaurants offer heated outdoor dining year-round?
Several Greenville-area restaurants offer heated outdoor spaces so you can dine outside even in cooler months. Top picks include Gather GVL (126 Augusta St), Soby’s (207 S Main St), Passerelle Bistro (601 S Main St), Roost Free Range Kitchen & Bar (220 N Main St), Pomegranate on Main (618 S Main St), and The Lazy Goat (170 Riverplace). See the full list in the Heated Outdoor Dining sections above.
Are there outdoor dining options in Spartanburg, SC?
Yes! Spartanburg has a great selection of outdoor dining, including Bar 1884 (118-B Magnolia St), Heirloom – A Milltown Eatery (805 Spartan Blvd), FR8 Yard (125 E Main St), Monsoon Noodle House (129 W Main St), and Ciclops Cideri and Brewery (1097 Union St), plus options in nearby Landrum and Boiling Springs.
Do any outdoor dining spots have food hall options?
Yes — several food halls in the Upstate offer outdoor seating. The Commons (147 Welborn St, Greenville) sits in Unity Park adjacent to the Swamp Rabbit Trail, with Automatic Taco, GB&D, Methodical Coffee, and more. Taylors Mill (250 Mill St, Taylors) features The Farehouse, 13 Stripes Brewery, and other tenants in a historic mill setting. Vaughn’s Food Hall (109 W Trade St, Simpsonville) offers Tacos and Bla Bla Bla, Outlawed Ramen, and more.
Do hours vary by season for outdoor dining?
Yes. Outdoor seating availability, hours, and seasonal closures all vary throughout the year. We recommend confirming with the restaurant directly before your visit. This list was last verified August 2026.
Check out our Ultimate Guide to Restaurants Near Greenville, SC for the perfect dining experience!
The Dive on Augusta have a patio and four leg friendly as well
Good to know we can bring our fur-babies too! Thanks!
Gringos Cantina downtown has a huge patio with both covered and uncovered seating!
Thanks for the tip! There is so many outdoor dining options downtown!
Stone Soup in Landrum has outside seating, some area heated and covered. Also Hare & Hound, Soulisa’s Fine Dining, Harvest House, Drake House and the Pasta Station all have outside dining in Landrum.