While many Calgarians love to throw their jackets on, take advantage of heaters and enjoy patios during chinook weather year-round, summertime is always the most popular patio season. Now is the moment to kick back on a restaurant patio and catch some rays while beating the heat of the oven in your own kitchen.

Choose your summer spot

Seton is home to plenty of restaurants within its three retail districts, but what are some of the best patios? See our list of top picks or visit them all to decide your favourite.

  • Starbelly

    Starbelly offers a casual dining experience with a global menu. The restaurant has an open design and aims to appeal to all tastes. Taste the freshness of the new season as the menu rotates to rely on fresh, seasonal ingredients. The best part? Starbelly has a patio where dogs are welcome. Bring your furry friend to enjoy Spring in Seton at this restaurant.

  • TiNi Vietnamese Restaurant

    TiNi offers a family-friendly patio serving traditional Vietnamese cuisine. The menu at TiNi's has options for adults and kids of all ages. You can choose from simple dishes like chicken fried rice or try something new. The heated patio is a popular spot this spring, even into the chillier evenings.

  • The Tommyfield Gastro Pub

    This rooftop patio in Seton offers British pub fare, enticing daily specials and plenty of options for handcrafted cocktails. Enjoy mountain views while dining on delicious food under string lights and heaters after a fun-filled spring day of activities.

  • Boston Pizza

    Boston Pizza is a family classic that has pizza, pasta and dishes that make it to please even the largest groups. This family restaurant and sports bar is an easy choice to bring your family, celebrate with your sports team or catch the big game. As the second dog-friendly patio on this list, this is a place where you can truly bring the whole family – including the pup!

  • Ricky’s All Day Grill

    With fun specials, a tasty kid’s menu and breakfast options, Ricky’s is a great choice for the family, any time of day. This national franchise is a dependable option that will be sure to leave your family satisfied as you enjoy the warm weather on the cozy patio. Every kid gets to choose a fun toy from the treasure chest to take home and can play games while they wait for the meal to arrive.

Grab a bite to eat

When you are hungry and want to enjoy a meal outside, grab a bite on any of these fun patios, or take a look at the rest of the spots in Seton Urban District where you can indulge. There are options for all types of groups, so you won’t have to go far from the neighbourhood for good times and tasty eats.