Where to Eat Outside

Plus: Herbal Remedy Ah, spring, when Columbians thoughts turn to eating outdoors. Unfortunately, if youre like me, your porches are coated in pollen and your porch chairs from Target are gobbed with robin poop, so your thoughts are turning to eating on someone elses porch.

Fortunately, any number of local restaurants and bars have nicer porches than us. Here are some favorites, new and old.

Downtown

Just last week, the Marriott on Main Street set up outdoor tables at Main and Hampton, with a full menu and wait service from Midlands Food Arts outside.

Other places to dine outdoors on Main Street include longtime favorite Hampton Street Vineyard and newcomers Oak Table, Bourbon, Cantina 76, Michaels, Good Life Caf and Cowboy.

Just want to drink? The Sheraton Rooftop Bar is a gorgeous place to be, with a 280-degree view of the city. (Why isnt this bar open during the day? Why doesnt it have draft beer? Serious missed opportunity.)

Vista

In the Vista, al fresco options include World of Beer, Wild Hare Sports Bar and the nice big second-story deck at Carolina Ale House. Flying Saucer has a covered porch; so does Motor Supply Co. Bistro. And the new Hickory Tavern has a two-story deck.

Across the river in Vista West, Terra has a nice outdoor area, @116 State has some sidewalk tables and Caf Strudel has a deck.

Five Points

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