Patio season has officially landed in St. Louis, and the city is rolling out a fresh batch of outdoor hangouts just in time for weekend plans. From an upscale Crestwood terrace to flexible all-season setups in Botanical Heights, these five spots have you covered for early cocktails, late burgers and quick taco runs. Here is a quick rundown of what to expect and where to park yourself, depending on the vibe you are chasing.
Sauce Magazine recently highlighted five patios, The Mexican STL, Scout’s, The Scottish Arms, Taco Buddha and Good Neighbor, as new or newly refreshed options for the weekend, noting key menu items and outdoor setups. We checked each spot’s site and local coverage to fill in hours, reservation notes and what to order once you sit down.
Patios From Crestwood To Botanical Heights
The Mexican STL (Crestwood)
The Mexican STL brings an upscale feel to Crestwood, pairing cocktails and elevated tacos with a sunset-facing patio that is mostly covered and comes with its own bar. The restaurant lists happy hour deals and a menu that runs from pastor tacos to mole short ribs, making it an easy choice for an early evening stop in Crestwood, according to The Mexican STL.
Taco Buddha (Botanical Heights)
Taco Buddha’s third location in Botanical Heights doubles down on outdoor space, with a fully outside patio plus an all-seasons room whose walls can be raised when the weather cooperates, giving the restaurant year-round patio capacity, as detailed by St. Louis Magazine. The restaurant also runs a rotating monthly taco, and Sauce Magazine notes that May’s special is the New Mexico inspired “Truth or Consequences,” topped with seasoned beef, New Mexico red chile and Hatch green chile.
Scout’s
Scout’s has refreshed its patio to match the restaurant’s warm New American menu, and evening tables disappear fast, so reservations are strongly encouraged. The restaurant’s booking page outlines reservation details, contact information, and options for parties and private events, according to Scout’s.
The Scottish Arms (Central West End)
The Scottish Arms is back with a patio that mixes standard table seating, couch-style nooks and a partially covered section tucked under wisteria, creating a garden pub atmosphere. The pub’s site and menu spotlight Scotch and classic comfort dishes like bangers and mash, poured alongside pints of Guinness and Magner’s Cider on tap, as detailed by The Scottish Arms.
Good Neighbor (Morgan Ford)
Good Neighbor has taken over the former SmashEm’s spot on Morgan Ford and opened a double patio strung with lights, offering a choice between picnic benches and patio tables. The menu leans into signature smashburgers and specialty cocktails, and local reporting on the reopening notes the owners’ plan for a neighborhood hangout that stays open late for drinks and burgers, as reported by St. Louis Magazine.
Whether you are after an upscale sunset cocktail, a late night burger or a quick taco fix, these five patios bring a mix of scenes for the unofficial opening weekend of patio season. Check hours and reservation suggestions on each spot’s site before you head out, since patio setups and availability can shift with the weather and weekend events.
