Spring weather is here, and Northwest Austin has no shortage of outdoor dining spaces. Whether it’s enjoying a margarita, brunch or a full-course meal, the following options can be found throughout Northwest Austin.

Trudy's North StarTrudy’s North Star

Seating on the outdoor patio is first come, first served, and smoking is permitted after 2 p.m. The restaurant also serves a daily breakfast menu until 4 p.m. 8820 Burnet Road, Austin 512-454-1474 • www.trudys.com Hours: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.-2 a.m., Sat.-Sun. 9 a.m.-2 a.m. Happy hour: Mon.-Fri. 2-7 p.m.

Silver Grill CafeSilver Grill Cafe

The kid-friendly restaurant has an outdoor playground adjacent to its patio. Children also eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree. 4005 W. Parmer Lane, Austin 512-291-6994 • www.silvergrillcafe.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 6:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 6:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 7:30 a.m.-10 p.m., Sun. 7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Happy hour: Mon.-Tue. 3-9 p.m., Wed.-Sun. 3-7 p.m.

Pacific Star Restaurant & Oyster BarPacific Star Restaurant & Oyster Bar

Enjoy a taste of the coast with crawfish etouffee or shrimp skewers under the covered patio. Through June, crawfish are $8.95 per pound. 13507 Research Blvd., Austin 512-219-5373 • www.pacificstarfood.com Hours: Sun.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m.

North by NorthwestNorth by Northwest Restaurant & Brewery

The brewpub makes its own beer, which may be enjoyed on the back pavilion where live music is available from 6:30-9:30 p.m. in April on Fri.-Sat. and in May on Thu.-Sat. 10010 N. Capital of Texas Hwy., Austin 512-467-6969 • www.nxnwbrew.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-midnight, Sat. 10 a.m.- midnight, Sun. 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Happy hour: daily 4-7 p.m.
The Redheaded Mexican ($8) is a frozen margarita blended with sangria and topped with a mini Corona beer floater. The Redheaded Mexican ($8) is a frozen margarita blended with sangria and topped with a mini Corona beer floater.[/caption]

Third Base

The sports-themed bar offers ample space inside to watch your favorite sports team but also has an outdoor patio with TVs and games, including cornhole, ring toss and Connect Four. 13301 N. U.S 183, Bldg. E, Austin 512-257-2273 • www.thirdbaseaustin.com Hours: 11 a.m.-2 a.m. daily Happy hour: Mon.-Fri. 4-7 p.m.
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Paul Martin’s Austin Grill

The patio overlooks the lawn at Domain Northside. Share a number of small plates from the restaurant’s happy hour menu, including house-smoked salmon flatbread ($9). Or try the Bistro Cheeseburger ($13) served with your choice of a $6 beer, wine or cocktail. 3120 Palm Way, Austin 512-953-8800 • www.paulmartinsaustingrill.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Happy hour: daily 3-7 p.m.
The Frozen Sangria comes with Pyrat XO rum, red wine and fresh citrus juice. The Frozen Sangria comes with Pyrat XO rum, red wine and fresh citrus juice.[/caption]

Z’Tejas Southwestern Grill

Enjoy the restaurant’s new Smoked Strawberry Margarita or frozen sangria on the patio overlooking Loop 360. 9400-A Arboretum Blvd., Austin 512-346-3506 • www.ztejas.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-11 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Happy hour: Mon.-Fri. 11 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 3-5 p.m.

Culinary DropoutCulinary Dropout

Play a round of cornhole (or bags), ping pong or foosball on the outdoor patio while enjoying happy hour or weekend brunch Sat.-Sun. from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 11721 Rose Rock Ave., Ste. 100, Austin 512-777-3394 • www.culinarydropout.com Hours: Mon.-Thu. 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Fri. 11 a.m.-1 a.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-1 a.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Happy hour: Mon.-Fri. 3-6 p.m.

77 Degrees Rooftop77 Degrees Rooftop

No time for a trip to the Caribbean? The rooftop bar serves rum-infused cocktails and shareable plates. 77 Degrees also recently launched a frozen fruit cocktail menu to help beat the heat. 11500 Rock Rose Ave., Austin 512-589-2925 • www.77-degrees.com Hours: daily 3 p.m.-2 a.m. Happy hour: Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m.

Jack & Ginger'sJack & Ginger’s Irish Pub

The bar has an expansive outdoor area and patio, 82 beers on draft and Irish and American comfort food. 11500 Rock Rose Ave., Austin 512-350-3738 • www.jackandgingers.pub Hours: daily 11 a.m.-2 a.m. Happy hour: Mon.-Fri. 3-7 p.m. This list is not comprehensive.