Is it patio season yet? Kick off spring at one of Kansas City’s favorite outdoor spots

Joseph Hernandez
·5 min read

At long last, spring has sprung in Kansas City.

The cold is gone, the sun is shining, the flowers are blooming and it’s time to get outside and enjoy some fresh air.

With temperatures rising, restaurants and bars across town are beginning to open up their outdoor patios. Percheron in the Crossroads opens its patio on April 14, and Bamboo Penny’s in Lenexa opens April 15 with a celebration to honor Thai New Year.

Last year, we asked readers for some of your favorite outdoor patios to relax and hang out at around KC, and we got a great mix of spots all over the city.

Some patios are designed to feel like you’re heading into a warm weather getaway, while others give you the opportunity to catch up with friends and take a peek at what’s going on in the neighborhood.

No matter your preference, here are a few outdoor patios recommendations from our readers to check out across the city.

AIXOIS BISTRO

Brookside’s French restaurant currently has the covered patio open and will open outdoor seating each day depending on the weather.

251 E. 55th St., 816-333-3305

BAR K

The dog bar has a big outdoor section for your pets to run around, and it’s open now.

501 Berkley Parkway, 816 474-2275.

BAMBOO PENNY’S

The Thai Cultural Center of Greater Kansas City is joining Bamboo Penny’s to host a festival in celebration of the Thai New Year on April 15. The celebration will also mark the opening of the restaurant’s outdoor seating.

Bring your water guns. Guests are encouraged to participate in a water fight, which symbolizes the cleansing to begin the new year.

5270 W. 116th Place, Leawood. 913-232-7695

BLIP ROASTERS

The West Bottoms coffee shop has an outdoor patio, but couldn’t be reached when asked to confirm if it’s open.

1301 Woodswether Road, 816-514-1541

BREWERY EMPERIAL

The local brewery has a large outdoor seating section, and it’s open now.

1829 Oak St., 816-945-9625

CHAR BAR

Barbecue and good vibes are on the menu at this Westport restaurant, with a huge outdoor seating section with yard games and a fire pit.

4050 Pennsylvania Ave., 816-389-8600

CHICKEN ‘N PICKLE

Eat chicken, play pickleball and enjoy the outdoors at these locations in the metro:

CLUB 27

Swing away at this golf driving range and restaurant, with an outdoor patio. The restaurant couldn’t be reached to confirm when the patios open.

12501 Quivira Road, Overland Park, 913-890-1614

FOUNTAIN HAUS

The club’s upstairs section has a nautical theme, complete with outdoor seating that looks over Westport.

401 Westport Road, 816-831-3450

GRUNAUER

The outdoor patio at this Austrian and central European-focused restaurant in the Freight District isn’t open for service yet, but you can still order drinks at the bar and sit out there on your own.

101 W. 22nd St., 816-283-3234

HARRY’S BAR AND TABLES

Bar food and cocktails are this Westport restaurant’s specialty. The outdoor section has tents over it now for visitors, but those will come down as the weather warms up.

501 Westport Road, 816-561-3950

J. RIEGER CO.

The garden bar in Electric Park opens April 21, complete with fire pits and swing sets for adults to enjoy.

2700 Guinotte Ave., 816-702-7800

JOHN’S BIG DECK

It’s currently closed due to a recent fire, but the outdoor patio on the third floor of the downtown bar will be open once it’s safe.

928 Wyandotte St., 816-255-3396

KC BIER CO.

This German-style brewery’s “Biergarten,” the outdoor patio located on the Trolley Track Trail in Waldo, is open as long as KC Bier Co. is.

310 W. 79th St., 816-214-8691

O’DOWDS

The top deck at this bar on the Plaza has a tarp over it for now, but it will come down as temperatures rise.

4742 Pennsylvania Ave., 816-561-2700

OURHOUSE KC

The outdoor patio on the rooftop of this locally-owned restaurant is open for seating.

1815 W 39th St., 816-442-8569

PERCHERON

The outdoor bar on top of Crossoads Hotel opens its outdoor patio April 14.

2101 Central St., 866-531-2400

RYE

The restaurant known for its chicken opens its outdoor patio seating depending on the weather at both locations in the metro, and it’s first-come, first-serve.

Two locations:

STRANG HALL

The food hall in Overland Park’s outdoor patio is always open, but they won’t open the garage doors until temperatures are above 60 degrees. Until then, visitors will have to go inside to order food and drinks, but they can sit outside.

7313 W. 80th St., Overland Park, 913-210-0475

TIN ROOF

A large outdoor seating section accompanies live music inside the Nashville-themed Westport bar. It’s open for seating.

424 Westport Road, 816-256-4161

YAYA’S EUROBISTRO

The outdoor seating is covered with tarp currently, but visitors can still sit underneath and enjoy the weather. The tarp will come down as the weather warms up.

7021 W. 135th St., in Overland Park. 913-345-1111.

Did we miss your favorite? Let us know at kcq@kcstar.com.