When the sun peaks out of the clouds, eateries and drinkeries with patios in the Inland Northwest pull out the shade umbrellas, unfurl the awnings and prepare for the crowds of vitamin D-deficient customers who want to get a bite to eat and something cold to drink. The Spokane-Coeur d’Alene businesses listed below received the most votes in our readers' poll for the Inlander’s annual Best of the Inland Northwest issue.
BRICK WEST BREWING CO.
(VOTED BEST PATIO DINING 2025)
Brick West has a large outdoor patio bordered by a public lawn with simple, black metal fencing. There’s ample outdoor seating as well as shade umbrellas if you need a reprieve from the heat. Grab a cold pint of craft beer and a bite to eat from Outlaw Barbecue while you relax and soak up the sun. “The patio never feels too crowded, and there’s a solid sense of community, especially when live music is playing,” Inlander reader Jeana A. shared on her Best Of ballot.
Downtown Spokane: 1318 W. First Ave., brickwestbrewingco.com
OSPREY RESTAURANT & BAR
Located next to the Spokane River, Osprey’s large patio offers a great view while you enjoy a menu of revamped American classics. There are a number of umbrellas set up for comfortable seating on sunnier days. While reservations are taken for inside seating, if you want to claim an outdoor seat, it’s first-come, first-served.
Downtown Spokane: 700 N. Division St., ospreyspokane.com
NO-LI BREWHOUSE
At No-Li's award-winning patio (as voted by USA Today readers), you could easily spend an hour or two sipping on No-Li’s craft beer while you watch the Spokane River. The garden features natural rock, fire pits, overhead heaters for cold weather, a deck (18+), standing bar rails and overhead misters for hot summer days.
East Spokane: 1003 E. Trent Ave., nolibrewhouse.com
MARYHILL WINERY
Located in Kendall Yards and facing the Spokane River, Maryhill’s seasonal patio has ample tables and seating with shade umbrellas. While watching the water or the passersby on the Centennial Trail, sip on the winery’s award-winning vintages and munch on small plates like charcuterie boards, salads and more. For those with a premium membership, one other perk is that a section of the patio is reserved for you. That comes in handy considering that the patio seating is first-come, first-served.
Kendall Yards: 1303 W. Summit Pkwy Suite 100, maryhillwinery.com
TWIGS BISTRO AND MARTINI BAR
With seven locations across Washington and Utah, Twigs draws Spokane regulars for its American fare like pizzas, burgers and pastas. Its Wandermere location north of Spokane boasts a seasonal lakeside patio with heaters and gas fire pits. The South Hill location’s patio has a pond, more than 25 tables, plenty of shade umbrellas to beat the heat and a fireplace and heaters for those chilly days. The Spokane Valley location’s patio also has shade umbrellas and offers outdoor seating for mall-goers looking to soak in the sun.
North Spokane: 401 E. Farwell Road
South Hill: 4320 S. Regal St.
Spokane Valley: 14728 E. Indiana Ave., twigsbistro.com
ANTHONY’S AT SPOKANE FALLS
As this restaurant’s name suggests, alongside top-quality seafood dining — with dishes like clam chowder, lobster and fish and chips — you’ll also be able to dine overlooking the Spokane River’s upper falls. Most tables on the patio are shaded by umbrellas and there are heaters for when the riverside breeze gets too cold.
Downtown Spokane: 510 N. Lincoln St., anthonys.com
TERRAZA WATERFRONT BY DELEON’S
Located right next to the Spokane River in Coeur d’Alene, Terraza’s large patio seats up to 80 people. It boasts shade umbrellas for sunny days, but also fire pits throughout to combat the waterside chill. Watch the sunset while you dine on Mexican fusion foods like chorizo macaroni and cheese and Chilean sea bass or sip on craft cocktails.
Coeur d’Alene: 1950 Bellerive Ln. #106, terrazacda.com
CLINKERDAGGER
For 50 years, this classic American restaurant has not only provided customers with quality steaks and seafood, but its location overlooking the Spokane River has also made it a go-to destination for any of life’s celebrations. The 19 patio tables are divided between a covered, upper patio and a lower patio that’s open during warm weather and has direct views of some of Spokane’s landmarks. If you’re lucky, you’ll be entertained by riverside wildlife like marmots while you dine.
Downtown Spokane: 621 W. Mallon Ave., clinkerdagger.com
CRAFT & GATHER
Located on Dishman Mica Road, Craft & Gather’s large seasonal back patio seats around 80 people and connects to a lawn. The patio space has ample shading, covering most of the space with hung-up sails. There are also fire pit tables for when the weather is cold. The side patio was turned into a pickleball court, which is free for open play at 10 am daily and can be reserved for $15. On Sundays in June and July, live music is played on the lawn and people can come set up chairs and picnic blankets. Cornhole is available for play on the lawn as well. The Painted Hills driving range nearby makes Craft & Gather a great place to hang and grab a bite to eat before or after working on your golf game.
Spokane Valley: 4403 S. Dishman Mica Road, craftandgather.com
