With warm weather finally hitting Calgary, there’s no better time than the present to enjoy a meal, cold drinks, and good company in the great outdoors.
Luckily, for urban dwellers and visitors, Calgary offers a never-ending list of fabulous patios, providing city views, people-watching opportunities, endless sunshine, and solid menu choices.
Here are the best patios in Southeast Calgary.
See also
- Best hidden and rooftop patios in Calgary
- Best patios in Calgary
- Best patios in Northeast Calgary
- Best patios in Northwest Calgary
- Best patios in Southwest Calgary
500 Cucina
This Inglewood patio has comfy seating (including some couches), and glass walls that make the outdoor space of the Italian eatery dreamy.
Address: 1003 9 Avenue SE
Instagram: @500cucina
Bookers BBQ + Crab Shack
This southern BBQ and crab shack has an awesome patio so you can enjoy those sloppy ribs and beers in the sun.
Address: 316 3 Street SE
Instagram: @bookersbbqyyc
Located on the roof of the Simmons Building, the Charbar patio has one of the most stellar views in Calgary.
Address: 618 Confluence Way SE
Instagram: @charbar_yyc
Earls – Willow Park
This Earls location has seating for over 60 people to soak up the sun at the same time.
Address: 10640 McLeod Trail SE
Instagram: @earlswillowpark
Whether you’re sipping on an Americano or a pino noir – Gravity’s sunny sidewalk patio is a great place to find yourself if you’re looking for patio bliss.
Address: 909 10 Street SE
Instagram: @cafegravity
Red’s Diner – Ramsay
There’s no better way the enjoy your brunch than on Red’s Ramsay location’s patio. There is limited space on this patio (about 22 seats) so get there early to grab your spot.
Address: 1101 8 Street SE
Instagram: @redsdiner
This Sunterra location has a seriously epic rooftop patio located on top of the Keynote. We’d say this is a pretty shiny hidden gem.
Address: 200 12 Avenue SE
Instagram: @sunterramarket
The Hose and Hound
This friendly Inglewood pub has a front patio that is a total sun trap. It’s easy to sit here for hours on end during a summer day.
Address: 1030 9 Avenue SE
Instagram: @hoseandhoundpub
The Lakehouse
The patio at The Lakehouse is located directly above Lake Bonavista, so it has a fantastic view. The Lake House (formerly The Ranche) is fantastic spot to settle in if you’re in Southeast Calgary.
Address: 747 Lake Bonavista Dr SE
Instagram: @thelakehouseyyc
Vagabond
This spot is super close to the Saddledome, so pre-drinks and pre-party fuel-ups are welcome on this eatery’s sunny patio.
Address: 1129 Olympic Way SE
Instagram: @vagabondcalgary
Village Ice Cream – Victoria Park
Even though there are only a couple of benches on the Village Ice Cream Victoria Park patio, when you manage to snag, it’s glorious.
Address: 431 10 Avenue SE
Instagram: @villageicecream
Brewsters Mckenzie Towne
Enjoy Brewsters’ newly-renovated rooftop patio and one or two of their delicious craft brews. Heaters, TVs, and couches – what more could you want?
Address: 100 11 McKenzie Towne Avenue SE
Instagram: @wearebrewsters