Best outdoor dining spots

Terraces, gardens and courtyards for the months Riyadh lets you sit outside.

12 placesLast checked 30 Aug 2026

For the half of the year when eating outdoors in Riyadh is a pleasure rather than an endurance test. Every venue here lists outdoor seating of its own.

How we chose

Outdoor seating, garden, terrace or patio listed by the venue
Heated outdoor areas counted where they are listed
Ranked by our weighted score, so the list is not just whoever has chairs outside

1
ASYAKH Restaurant
9.4
An Narjis · Bahraini · $ ·
Outdoor seating and ambience rated 9.1/10.
2
Brunch & Cake KAFD
9.4
Al Aqiq · Brunch · $$ ·
Outdoor seating and ambience rated 8.8/10.
3
LAS CAFE
9.2
Al Olaya · Coffee · $ ·
Outdoor seating, ambience rated 9.9/10 and proper coffee to go with it.
4
Dutch Brunch
9.2
Al Andalus · Bakery · $$ ·
Outdoor seating and ambience rated 10.0/10.
5
Hustle n' Flow Eatery . Riyadh
9.2
Hittin · Brunch · $$ ·
Outdoor seating and ambience rated 8.9/10.
6
Arcomi
9.0
King Saud University · Breakfast · $$ ·
Outdoor seating, ambience rated 10.0/10 and proper coffee to go with it.
7
Lazy Cat
9.0
Laysen Valley / Umm Al Hamam Al Gharbi · Breakfast · $$ ·
A garden setting, outdoor heaters for cooler evenings and ambience rated 8.2/10.
8
Buttermilk
9.0
Al Mohammadiyyah · Brunch · $$ ·
Outdoor seating and ambience rated 8.5/10.
9
Shovel Roastery
9.0
Al Yasmeen · Coffee · $ ·
Outdoor seating, ambience rated 9.5/10 and proper coffee to go with it.
10
Served
9.0
Al Malqa · Breakfast · $$ ·
Outdoor seating, ambience rated 9.1/10 and proper coffee to go with it.
11
Éloge
8.8
Ar Rabi · French · $$ ·
Outdoor seating, ambience rated 9.1/10 and proper coffee to go with it.
12
Wooden Coffee
8.8
Al Malqa · Coffee · $ ·
Outdoor seating, ambience rated 8.6/10 and proper coffee to go with it.