Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

1. Great Dane Pub & Brewing Company

8.3
123 E Doty St (at King St), Madison, WI
Brewery · Downtown Madison · 141 tips and reviews

Melissa D.Melissa Dahl: My boyfriend and I are patio enthusiasts and this may be one of our favorite patios ever! Definitely recommend checking it out!

Brad L.Brad Leege: Outdoor Beer Garden easily makes this the best Great Dane location.

Lindsey H.Lindsey Hodson: I always order falafel when I'm here and it's great! If you find yourself here in the summer, the sunken outdoor patio is amazing. Oh and the beer is good too!

Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

2. Monona Terrace Community and Convention Center

7.9
1 John Nolen Dr (Martin Luther King Jr Blvd), Madison, WI
Convention Center · Downtown Madison · 30 tips and reviews

Madison GhostsMadison Ghosts: Do you know the Monona Terrace's haunted history? Find out more at www.madisonghostwalks.com Read more.

77 Square77 Square: Stroll to the roof top for T’ai Chi, the free program encouraging people to connect the mind & body. For other local events at your fingertip, 24/7, download the 77 Square iPhone app, free! Read more.

Burcu B.Burcu Bakioglu: The view is great, nice breezy terrace with live music.

Madison Children's Museum is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

3. Madison Children's Museum

8.8
100 N Hamilton St, Madison, WI
Museum · Downtown Madison · 40 tips and reviews

Lindsey D.Lindsey Decker: Paint on the windows, run in an adult-sized hamster wheel and savor delicious views of the Capitol from the rooftop play area.

McKenzie S.McKenzie Swisshelm: The rooftop gardens are worth the ticket price. Views of Madison + live chickens are great!

DK G.DK Gebler: Make sure to visit the rooftop garden and you might see some chickens.

Vintage Brewing Co. is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

4. Vintage Brewing Co.

8.6
674 S Whitney Way (at Odana Rd), Madison, WI
Brewery · 63 tips and reviews

Cheese D.Cheese Dick: The outdoor patio is quite sufficient

K. D.K. Dingfelder: Their new patio is nice! One of my new favorite ways to enjoy a Wisconsin Summer!!!

Mark R.Mark Razz: The brand new outdoor patio is purty nice... even more so than the old patio... which was considered purty nice itself back in the day.

Union South is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

5. Union South

8.0
1308 W Dayton St (at Orchard St.), Madison, WI
Student Center · 28 tips and reviews

Eric M.Eric Minkley: The upstairs terrace is a great place to study!

CorinneCorinne: The steps on the back patio were specially designed for UW band performances. Stay in the hotel for a front row seat!

Aubre Andrus LLCAubre Andrus LLC: Plugs at the very top level outdoor patio (by the outdoor fireplace) overlooking Dayton Street. Terrace chairs up there and patio couches. The Sett is also a good place to work. Cheap food throughout.

Sardine is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

6. Sardine

9.2
617 Williamson St (S Blair St), Madison, WI
French Restaurant · Marquette · 64 tips and reviews

TerrenceTerrence: sit on the patio and enjoy a nice view of the parking lot

Dani N.Dani N: The oysters were a little bland, maybe a twist of lemon would've helped! The salmon was GREAT with the capers and spinach; just awesome!!! Nice location & nice to sit on patio if available.

Greg A.Greg Alford: When i visited the restaurant they were having a great outdoor seating arrangement and food was great.

Monona Terrace Roof Top is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

7. Monona Terrace Roof Top

8.8
1 John Nolen Dr, Madison, WI
Sculpture Garden · Downtown Madison · 8 tips and reviews

Laura W.Laura W: Pickup picnic rations at the Farmers Market to enjoy on the terrace. Beautiful views of the capital and lake.

Ashley D.Ashley Dinga: Beautiful!! In all aspects. Location. Weather. Wind. Sun exposure! Water location! Accessibility!!

Igal G.Igal Ghitelman: The view is nice

Fresco is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

8. Fresco

8.3
227 State St, Madison, WI
Cocktail Bar · State Street · 39 tips and reviews

LinaLina: Gorgeous view from rooftop

Ilya V.Ilya V.: Nice rooftop restaurant. Seats available inside, outside (by the edge) and at the bar.

CC: Great variety of drinks, entrees, and desserts. Can't go wrong with their current drink menu that is constantly changing.

Colectivo Coffee is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

9. Colectivo Coffee

8.7
25 S Pinckney St, Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · Downtown Madison · 63 tips and reviews

Andy C.Andy Carrillo: Prime outdoor seating for Concerts on the Square!! :D

Charles K.Charles Koch: Excellent coffee and great location. Grab a seat outside if you're lucky enough to find one.

Benjamin S.Benjamin Szweda: They do pour over coffee. Patio and indoor open air seating area.

Eno Vino is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

10. Eno Vino

8.3
1 N Webster St, Madison, WI
Wine Bar · Downtown Madison · 6 tips and reviews

Bradd P.Bradd Piontek: For some of the best nighttime views of the Capitol, check out the outdoor deck.

Joshua H.Joshua Hoffert: The crispy lobster was perfectly paired with the slaw. Note the slaw is in the tail shell. Calamari fries were perfectly cooked and delicious. The short ribs melted in your mouth.

Nate V.Nate Vercauteren: The view and appetizers.

The Malt House is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

11. The Malt House

8.5
2609 E Washington Ave (at Milwaukee St.), Madison, WI
Whisky Bar · 17 tips and reviews

Bill BraskyBill Brasky: Enjoy a Young's Double Chocolate Stout on the patio

Ryan H.Ryan Husom: They don't serve food, but bring in/order in whatever you want! Great tap selection, extensive bottle list, solid whiskey flights as well. Always worth a visit.

John M.John McAllister: Three tap towers with unique beer selections. Excellent selection of different whiskeys. Nice beer garden for summer evenings.

State Street Brats is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

12. State Street Brats

7.6
603 State St (at Frances St.), Madison, WI
Sports Bar · State Street · 64 tips and reviews

Kim G.Kim G: Great day on the terrace, with brat and beer in hand. Woot!

Jamie I.Jamie Iacobucci: Your classic college bar w/a wide variety of beers and a great menu of appetizers & burgers. Can't wait to get this layover again & have some sweater weather beverages at the outdoor patio!

Fallon C.Fallon Campbell: Great people watching on the patio. Good waffles fries.

Eno Vino Wine Bar and Bistro is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

13. Eno Vino Wine Bar and Bistro

8.5
601 Junction Rd, Madison, WI
Wine Bar · 52 tips and reviews

Chris A.Chris Anderson: The outdoor patio is purty nice

Anthony S.Anthony Soave: Vegetable tempura was good. Sushi was good. Patio was good! Great spot!!

John M.John McAllister: Lots of wines and some interesting cocktails. Excellent topas!

Moka is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

14. Moka

7.9
5227 University Ave, Madison, WI
Coffee Shop · 5 tips and reviews

Sophia T.Sophia Tollefson: Great outdoor seating area very friendly and modern interior inside and out. Wide verity of drinks to choose from including shakes and sports tea.

Michael T.Michael Tollefson: Tried the sport tea and absolutely loved it! The mochas are fantastic and actually made with Ghirardelli chocolate!

Paul G.Paul Grimyser: Quad drinks provide a huge burst of energy!

James Madison Park is one of The 15 Best Places with Plenty of Outdoor Seating in Madison.

15. James Madison Park

8.7
614 E Gorham St., Madison, WI
Park · Downtown Madison · 10 tips and reviews

C R.C Rolando: Picturesque spot on Lake Mendota blowing up waves on a windy day. There was a playground and benches.

Miles H.Miles Hungsberg-Perzewski: Sunsets, wave splashes, beach, three distinct different shore lines! I lived in front of this park for eight years! Might be a bit chilly & breezy in the winter, but I loved it! Believe It! *east pic*

Pete P.Pete Penegor: Always keep an eye out for the cops when skinny dipping.