Looking for outdoor dining? Here are more than 50 places in Rutherford County

Weather is warm, evenings are pleasant and there are lots of places to enjoy dining outdoors in Rutherford County.

Many have happy-hour specials and quite a few allow Fido to come along, too.

So where is your favorite patio spot? Here are some places to dine outdoors.

Heart of Murfreesboro/Broad Street

►Party Fowl, 127 S.E. Broad St.: Nashville hot chicken, Southern sides and desserts, craft beers and cocktails are served. Dog friendly.

►Buster's Place, 1615 NW Broad St.: Established in 1973, this made-to-order burger joint offers wings, chili & classic sides, plus a full bar. Dog friendly.

►Jefferson's, 1910 E. Main St.: Scratch-made pub food can be found at Jefferson's near MTSU. Made-to-order burgers and hot wings with over a dozen heat levels. Salads, sandwiches and seafood are also served.

►Slick Pig, 1920 E. Main St.: Award-winning smoked pork, wings, brisket and turkey have drawn crowds for decades. Dog friendly.

►The Boulevard Bar & Grille, 2154 Middle Tennessee Blvd.: Expect salads, sandwiches, pizzas, burgers and a fully stocked bar. There's also patio seating and dozens of TVs airing your favorite sports games. Dog friendly.

►Parthenon Grille, 962 S. Church St.: This family-owned fine dining restaurant features a wide selection of traditional Greek fare and a full bar. Dog friendly.

►Puckett's Grocery, 114 N. Church St.: Southern comfort foods, a full bar and live music. Dog friendly.

►Champy's Fried Chicken, 1290 N.W. Broad St.: Made-to-order fried chicken, Delta-style hot tamales, hand-made desserts and a full bar. Dog friendly.

►Chuy's, 801 N.W. Broad St.: Tex-Mex fare featuring hand-made tortillas and house-made sauces, along with a full bar.

►Mayday Brewery, 521 Old Salem Road: Neighborhood pub featuring 24 house-brews, house-baked Ahart's pizza and sometimes food trucks. Dog friendly.

►Liquid Smoke, 2 N. Public Square: Sip on your favorite brew or cocktail while and puff on a cigar as you watch traffic go by. Dog friendly.

►Alley on Main, 223 W. Main St.: Made-from-scratch American and Italian fare featuring steaks, seafood, chicken, desserts with a full bar. Covered deck overlooks a courtyard. Dog friendly.

Old Fort Parkway/Thompson Lane

►Sam's Sports Bar, 1720 Old Fort Parkway: Expect salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, ribs, wings, pizza and much more. Dog friendly.

►Miller's Alehouse, 1714 Old Fort Parkway: Casual sports pub has everything from bar snacks to steaks and a large selection of tap beers.

►Cinco de Mayo, 4183 Franklin Road: Margaritas and Mexican fare await you at this neighborhood eatery.

►Slim Chickens, 229 N. Thompson Lane: Fast-casual eatery specializing in chicken dishes, plus Southern sides and gourmet desserts served in jars. Dog friendly.

►Panera Bread, 1970 Old Fort Parkway: Fresh-baked breads and pastries, gourmet salads, sandwiches and soups, and coffee drinks are on the menu at Panera. Dog friendly.

►Ahart’s Pizza Garden, 2476 Old Fort Parkway: This family-owned restaurant specializes in Italian favorites and pizza and offers a secluded courtyard for outdoor dining. Dog friendly.

Medical Center Parkway area

►Burger Republic, 1500 Medical Center Parkway: Angus beef, hand-spun milkshakes and craft brews are served here. Dog friendly.

►Steakhouse Five, 1500 Medical Center Parkway: This classic upscale steakhouse features patio seating with a fire pit.

►Red Robin 1986 Medical Center Parkway: Craft burgers and endless fries, along with a full bar are on the menu.

►BJ’s Brewhouse, 2455 Medical Center Parkway: Craft brews and sodas, hand-crafted desserts and a variety of favorite American dishes, pizzas and flatbreads are served.

►Metro Diner, 711A N. Thompson Lane: American-style breakfast, lunch and dinner with a gourmet twist. Dog friendly.

►CoreLife Eatery, 2330 Medical Center Parkway: Healthy menu items include bowls that feature greens, grains and bone broths.

►Mission BBQ, 2314 Medical Center Parkway: Smoked meat is king, along with scratch-made sides and desserts.

►Maple Street Biscuit Company, 1911 Medical Center Parkway: Southern gourmet breakfast and brunch food.

►Mimi's Café, 2625 Medical Center Parkway: French and American staples with a New Orleans twist.

►Jonathan's Grille, 2911 Medical Center Parkway: Expect to find more than two dozen burgers and sandwiches, more than a dozen hand-crafted salads, ribs, steaks, flatbreads, tacos and much more. There's a gluten-free menu and daily specials.

►The Goat, 2355 Adwell St.: Trendy neighborhood gastropub just off Medical Center Parkway.

►Bar Louie, 2615 Medical Center Parkway: Upscale American bar food with a full bar specializing in craft cocktails. Dog friendly.

►Blaze Pizza, 2314 Medical Center Parkway: Custom-made personal pizzas are cook-to-order in 180 seconds at Blaze.

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North Murfreesboro

►Uncle Maddio's, 125 Wendelwood Drive: Made-to-order craft pizzas and “foldwiches,” along with beer selections, served fast-casual. Dog friendly.

►Primrose Table, 1650 Memorial Blvd.: Gourmet American steaks, chops, pasta and craft cocktails.

►McAlister's Deli: 1624 Memorial Blvd.: Baked potatoes, soups, salads, sandwiches, sides and sweets.

Southeast Murfreesboro

►Pad Thai Cafe, 2568 S. Church St.: Made-to-order Thai and Chinese food now has cafe tables on the sidewalk outside the restaurant.

►Applebee's, 2896 S. Rutherford Blvd.: American fare with a unique twist as well as a full bar.

►Nacho’s, 2962 S Rutherford Blvd.: Enjoy Mexican fare and a full bar.

►Mexiven,1706 Bradyville Pike: Dine on authentic, made-to-order Mexican fare. A covered area is available where you can enjoy your food.

►Cookout, 2919 S. Rutherford Blvd.: Known for drive-through barbecue, over 40 milkshake flavors and grilled burgers.

►Hop Springs, 6790 John Bragg Highway: There's craft beer and fare from the food truck. The facility features roll-up doors and a long porch that overlooks the 80-acre property.

Smyrna

►Karin's Kustard and Hamburgers, 470 S. Lowry St.: Made-to-order burgers complemented by a cool cone of custard. Walk up or drive through. Dog friendly.

►La Tavola Ristorante Italiano, 114 Front St., Smyrna: All your favorite gourmet Italian dishes are on the menu.

►Famous Dave's, 991 Industrial Blvd., Smyrna: Wood-smoked meats and house-made sides and full bar.

►Carpe Cafe, 115 Front St., Smyrna: Soups, sandwiches, sweets and craft beverages are served, and there's a covered patio.

►Thida Thai, 10644 Cedar Grove Road, Smyrna: Made-to-order Thai favorites. Patio with umbrella-covered tables.

Multiple locations

►La Siesta, 1111 Greenland Drive, 1608 N.W. Broad St. and 2424 S. Church St., Murfreesboro; 408 Sam Ridley Parkway W., Smyrna: Enjoy a variety of Mexican fare, a selection of beers and a full bar.

►Blue Coast Burrito: 1122 Memorial Blvd. and 1141 Fortress Blvd., Murfreesboro; 635 President’s Place, Smyrna: Made-to-order burritos, salads and bowls are served. Dog friendly.

►Camino Real, 1141A Fortress Blvd., 2628 Rideout Lane, 3359 Memorial Blvd., 3205 S. Church St., 105 Lasseter Drive, 3919 Cedar Glades Road, Murfreesboro; 408 Sam Ridley Parkway W., Smyrna.

►Jim N Nick's, 436 N. Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro; 523 Sam Ridley Parkway, Smyrna: Laid-back chain known for slow-cooked barbecue and cheese biscuits, plus burgers, salads and classic sides. Dog friendly.

►Newk’s Eatery, 2615 Medical Center Parkway; 149 Wendelwood: Salads, pizzas & sandwiches are served in a fast-casual setting, with a covered patio available for outdoor dining.

►Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen, 1829 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro; 955 Industrial Blvd., Smyrna: This family-friendly chain serves American comfort food with a Texas twist, plus craft cocktails.

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