7 Idaho Restaurants With The Most Amazing Outdoor Patios You’ll Love To Lounge On

With warmer weather on the way, you’re probably itching to get outside, feel the sun on your skin, and get some fresh air. We agree completely! Fortunately, outdoor dining is a simple way to drink in some sunshine doing just that while also enjoying incredible eats in good company. The following are 7 Idaho restaurants with amazing outdoor patios you’ll have a hard time leaving.

1. Rupert's, McCall

An elegant night out doesn't have to take you to the big city. Rupert's, tucked away in the Hotel McCall, is a high end restaurant that knows how to take fusion and creativity to the next level. But the waterfront views of the gorgeous patio is worth a visit on its own! Pictured: Oven roasted ling cod with a sweetcorn morel hash and a morel cream sauce.

2. Vintage, Ketchum

Hidden away in its own secret garden, this lush dining spot is not only beautiful, the food here is as well! The main cabin is gorgeously rustic, but the fresh, Instagram-worthy, delicious fare is locally-sourced and absolutely divine.

3. Bistro 45, McCall

Gourmet "lite bites," delicious sandwiches, and a huge selection of wine give this itty bitty bistro the tasty cuisine that brings people back. But the welcoming patio and deck seating have a cozy backyard feel that will seem miles away from the hustle and bustle of McCall's downtown.

4. CK's Real Food, Hailey

It's fitting that a restaurant tucked away the gorgeous Wood River Valley and that prides itself on locally-sourced and homegrown ingredients would be all about vibrant, outdoor ambiance as well! Dine surrounded by idyllic natural beauty, either from the cozy comfort of CK's charming cabin or outside amongst the fresh foliage in this farm-to-table gem.

5. Slice and Biscuit, Moscow

Unexpected cuisine and flavor combinations find an unexpectedly beautiful setting at Slice and Biscuit. Much on your biscuits and pizza in this lovely, Asian-inspired outdoor space - which offers plenty of privacy as well.

6. The Shady Nook, Salmon

For casual eats in one of the cutest small towns in Idaho, the Shady Nook is a classic. But you'll have no trouble finding this "nook" of Salmon to be as lovely and charming as a summer BBQ at the neighbors' place -- thick grass, outdoor heaters, and maybe even a few wildlife visitors are all there to add to the small town vibe!

7. Hilltop Station, Boise

While cute bistro tables and sweet lighting make this outdoor space comfortable and relaxing, it's the up close and personal views of the Boise foothills across the street that make this patio wow-worthy.

Where's your favorite place to enjoy a meal on a beautiful day?

Check out even more restaurants with awesome outdoor dining here; or, why not try a rooftop deck or floating, waterfront patio?