Exotic escape — Mirage Persian Cuisine in Sandy Springs features kabobs cooked over an open fire and a variety of rice and vegetarian dishes served among the flowers on the patio, plus you can puff a hookah. 6631 Roswell Road, 404-843-8300, miragepersiancuisine.com
Late-night eats — Victory Sandwich Bar in Inman Park mixes simple decor and cheap eats with a happening bar scene and the food and drink is served on the rustic bistro-style patio until 2 a.m. most nights. 280 Elizabeth St., 770-676-7287, www.vicsandwich.com
Country comfort — Milton’s Cuisine and Cocktails in a renovated 150-year-old farmhouse near Crabapple uses ingredients from the chef’s garden to create Southern comfort food served on patios nestled under the trees. 780 Mayfield Road, 770-817-0161, miltonscuisine.com
Sit and sip — Muss & Turner’s in Symrna combines deli, bistro, local and seasonal fare with sophisticated wine and craft beer lists and the simple sidewalk patio makes a convivial place to enjoy it all. 1675 Cumberland Parkway, 770-434-1114, mussandturners.com
Mediterranean mangia — Sugo in Johns Creek serves up huge portions of Mediterranean food with Italian and Greek influences and the crowd-pleasing family atmosphere translates to the popular patio. 10305 Medlock Bridge Road, 770-817-8000, sugorestaurant.com
Breakfast all day — Ria’s Bluebird near Grant Park is the hip little all day breakfast spot where your 70-year-old grandmother, your truck driver uncle and your vegan girlfriend could all be happy eating on the patio. 421 Memorial Drive S.E., 404-521-3737, riasbluebird.com
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