Fourth of July Planner

Updated: June 23, 2008

You've got a long weekend to celebrate the spirit of the nation, so make the most of it. Find the city's biggest events, and the best spots for dining and drinking outdoors.

Outdoor Restaurants & Bars

  1. 1 4.5 Star Rating: Recommended Trattoria Roma
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    1447 Grandview Ave, Columbus, OH 43212 (map)

    Nosh on fine Italian cuisine on the intimate sidewalk patio of this Grandview favorite.

  2. 2 3 Star Rating: Average Estrada
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    240 King Ave, Columbus, OH 43201 (map)

    Cheap eats and a patio made for slurping cheap margaritas.

  3. 3 4 Star Rating: Recommended Alana's-Food & Wine
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    2333 N High St, Columbus, OH 43202 (map)

    Enjoy adventuresome fusion cuisine on one of the best patios in town for people-watching.

  4. 4 4 Star Rating: Recommended Haiku Restaurant
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    800 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215 (map)

    This pan-Asian spot's lovely, lattice-bound patio is a cozy place to be on temperate evenings.

  5. 5 4 Star Rating: Recommended Barcelona Restaurant & Bar
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    263 E Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43206 (map)

    The fenced-in, warmly-lit patio at this eclectic gourmet spot is one of the city's most inviting and romantic.

  6. 6 4 Star Rating: Recommended Cap City Fine Diner & Bar - Grandview
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    1299 Olentangy River Rd, Columbus, OH 43212 (map)

    Eat an early dinner on the patio, then join the folding-chair crowd for fireworks at a safe distance from the Downtown traffic.

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