Trudy’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 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 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 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.[/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.
House-smoked salmon flatbread[/caption]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.[/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 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 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’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.
