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With the arrival of spring comes the opening of restaurant patios. Sitting outside to dine is a great way to enjoy the weather and people watch.

Whether you prefer to dine with your good friends or man's best friend, Atlanta has great patio locations both inside and outside — the Perimeter, that is.

This week’s Best of Atlanta poll wants to know where your favorite patio is when you decide to eat out.

If you can't see the poll, click here.

Don't see your favorite on our list? Submit a write-in nominee by 6 p.m. Wednesday by emailing your pick to nancy.clanton@ajc.com. If enough people suggest your favorite, we'll add it to our poll.

The winner will be announced April 6.

Check out our ultimate guide to Atlanta's top patios for some ideas, if you're not familiar with the city. If you can't get out until the weekend, you should visit one of our favorites for an outdoor brunch.

» 10 Atlanta patios for unique spring experiences

» 3 favorite outdoor brunches in Atlanta

» 9 Atlanta patios you never knew existed ...until now

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