Springtime in Houston is all about cashing in on the great weather, and whether you’re in the mood for a chill happy hour, a see-and-be-seen weekend, a quick burger with the family or a special date night, these new outdoor spaces fit the bill. Dig deeper in our post, Houston’s Best New Patios for Dining and Drinking Al Fresco.

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    Family-friendly dining for the wild animals in your pack at Hopdoddy Burger Bar, 5510 Morningside.
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    Hoss’ Hot Chicken, a messy and delicious new Hopdoddy sandwich Hopdoddy Burger Bar.
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    Hopdoddy’s ahi tuna burger is like sushi roll heaven on a bun.
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    Upstairs features balcony seating for 60 in Rice Village, 2356 Rice.
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    A variety of fresh mimosas made with grapefruit, strawberry, raspberry and orange juice is offered at Hungry’s Cafe in Rice Village.
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    Brunch at Upstairs at Hungry’s Cafe in Rice Village is a perfect choice for bright, sunny days on the patio.
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    The lush outdoor dining area at Café Azur, 4315 Montrose.
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    Grilled shrimp and avocado tartine, purslane salad at Café Azur.
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    Entrecote steak frites by Sidney Degaine at Café Azur.
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    Boeuf bourguignon. Gorgeously plated at Café Azur.
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    The swanky new outdoor dining area at La Table, 1800 Post Oak.
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    Steak frites perfection can be found in the form of hangar steak au poivre and kennebec frites by Hassan Obaye at La Table.
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    Spice-cured duck breast from La Table is on the menu at Chateau, the upstairs eatery at La Table.
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    Don’t be fooled. The yard at Presidio packs out on weekends, 911 West 11th.
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    Presidio was one of the Houston Press’s most anticipated openings of 2017’s first quarter.
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    Il Giardino is all about luxe, but affordable, alfresco dining, 1080 Uptown Park.
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    Grab a hotdog and take in the sunshine at Rico’s, 401 Gray.
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    Outdoor televisions at Henderson Heights, 908 Henderson.
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    There are numerous ways to chill at Heights Bier Garten, 1433 North Shepherd.
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    Claim a hammock and relax with a low proof, watermelon-forward Fino Fresca at Heights Bier Garten.
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    King’s BierHaus is a rowdy new dining compound on the outskirts of the Heights, 2044 East T.C. Jester.
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    The Weinstephaner Vitus and a beer pretzel at King’s BierHaus hit the spot.

Gwendolyn Knapp is the food editor at the Houston Press. A sixth-generation Floridian, she is still torn as to whether she likes smoked fish dip or queso better.