When spring weather arrives, it's time to enjoy the beauty of Ohio's great outdoors. One of the best ways to soak in the sun and warm, relaxing breezes is to try out outdoor dining. Our real estate agents know that the list of terrific local restaurants with patio dining is always growing. Sample some of what our corner of Ohio has to offer at these local restaurants. 

• Sea Jay Tavern – 5900 Bigger Road, Kettering, OH 45440
  Sea Jay Tavern is known for its combination of fresh food and local craft beer, all imbued with the flavor of local produce from trusted farms. As a "neighborhood joint actually owned by the neighbors," it also stands out for a true commitment to customer service in a comfortable atmosphere, including patio dining.
  
  
• Mode X Tequila Bistro – 4492 Glengarry Drive, Beavercreek, OH 45440
  Mode X Tequila Bistro is located in an environment that's as warm and inviting as the fun beverages. Bold, flavorful, and contemporary, Mode X is a place for artisan cocktails. Going beyond the ordinary with high-quality, chef-led dishes, it offers outdoor dining from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. most days.
  
  
• Old Scratch Pizza – 812 South Patterson Boulevard, Dayton, OH 45402
  Old Scratch Pizza is a place to appreciate "a little pizza joy" and get a Midwestern take on the classic Neapolitan pizza. Launched in 2016, it has become famous for transforming a 1960s era auto body repair shop into one of the hottest pizza parlors in Dayton. Delicious wood-fired pies are frequently served out on the patio.
  
  
• The Trolley Stop – 530 East Fifth Street, Dayton, OH 45402
  The Trolley Stop combines the old and the new: with food that's always locally sourced and made from scratch, it brings the old-time charm of tavern dining to the next level for the modern era. Found in the midst of the historic "Oregon District," it offers live music from local bands and plenty of space for outdoor dining.
  
  
• El Meson Restaurant – 903 East Dixie Drive, West Carrollton, OH 45449
  El Meson Restaurant is the counterpart to the local El Meson Food Truck. It has been in the family for three generations, with founders Herman and Gloria Castro only recently stepping down in 2024. Be a part of this new era by visiting for Sunday brunch or dropping by for Sunset Happy Hour, both offered outdoors.
  
  
• Jimmie's Ladder 11 – 936 Brown Street, Dayton, OH 45402
  Jimmie's Ladder 11 is one of the best places in Dayton to dine out on the patio, in part because they've gone "all in" on the concept. It's heated and covered, which makes it one of the best of the area's patio dining all year long. Found in a historic 1892 firehouse, you won't want to miss its Party Loft for your special event!
  
  
• BRIO Tuscan Grille on the Greene – 4459 Cedar Park Dr, Dayton, OH, 45440
  BRIO Tuscan Grille on the Greene is the local Dayton iteration of the Italian franchise that's sought after all across the Midwest. As a "casually elegant" restaurant that takes its inspiration from Italy's famed Amalfi Coast, it's won a following throughout Ohio. One feature BRIO is known for is its relaxed outdoor dining.
  

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