When the weather's good, Reno and Tahoe's independent spots move outside. Here are the patios, beer gardens and riverside tables worth seeking out.
Reno
The Eddy, Riverwalk A beer garden built from shipping containers, with fire pits and the Truckee River right there.
Pignic Pub & Patio, Midtown A big, social, dog-friendly patio built for long afternoons, with a daily happy hour.
Z Bar, Midtown A Midtown cocktail bar known for its large patio and fire pits.
Stone House Café, Old Southwest Garden patios around a historic river-rock house, some of the most distinctive outdoor dining in the city.
Wild River Grille, Riverwalk Riverside patio dining on the Truckee.
Schussboom Brewing, South Reno A South Reno brewery with both indoor and outdoor seating.
Lake Tahoe
Cold Water Brewery & Grill, South Lake Tahoe Craft beer and California comfort food on a dog-friendly patio.
South Lake Brewing Co., South Lake Tahoe An owner-run brewery with a taproom and beer garden.
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