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The Best Heated Patios in Toronto So You Can Still Go Out for Dinner This Winter

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The Best Heated Patios in Toronto So You Can Still Go Out for Dinner This Winter

With new restrictions landing in Toronto today, January 5th, indoor dining will be off the table for a few weeks, but that doesn't mean you can't head out to support some of your favourite local restaurants during this challenging time. The best heated patios in Toronto will ensure you can enjoy a safe and cozy sit-down meal outdoors, even in the middle of winter. From breweries to upscale eateries to brunch spots, this list will certainly come in handy, at least for the next little while...

Liberty Village

70 Fraser Ave

School

Breakfast & Brunch

Grab all your favourite brunch classics on the heated patio at this Dundas West spot.

School

Liberty Village

70 Fraser Ave

Grab all your favourite brunch classics on the heated patio at this Dundas West spot.

Breakfast & Brunch

Little Italy

505 College St

Bar Raval

Spanish

This Little Italy bar and tapas spot is keeping their patio open for hot cocktails, coffees, sweets and treats.

Bar Raval

Little Italy

505 College St

This Little Italy bar and tapas spot is keeping their patio open for hot cocktails, coffees, sweets and treats.

Spanish

Leslieville

1173 Dundas St E

Dundas & Carlaw

This upbeat wine and coffee bar at the corner of Dundas and Carlaw in the east end will continue to offer java, local beers and wine on their cozy and covered heated patio.

Dundas & Carlaw

Leslieville

1173 Dundas St E

This upbeat wine and coffee bar at the corner of Dundas and Carlaw in the east end will continue to offer java, local beers and wine on their cozy and covered heated patio.

Queen Street West

924 Queen St W

Jules Bistro

Steak frites and other French staples are the go-to at this West Queen West eatery that has just put the finishing touches on their newly opened back patio.

Jules Bistro

Queen Street West

924 Queen St W

Steak frites and other French staples are the go-to at this West Queen West eatery that has just put the finishing touches on their newly opened back patio.

Hemingway's Restaurant

Another Yorkville staple, Hemingway's, a New Zealand-style pub, will be dishing up food, beer and cocktails under their covered and heated all-year rooftop patio.

Hemingway's Restaurant

Another Yorkville staple, Hemingway's, a New Zealand-style pub, will be dishing up food, beer and cocktails under their covered and heated all-year rooftop patio.

Leslieville

1146 Queen St E

La Paella

If you're hankering for some authentic tapas, paella and wine from Spain, then this Leslieville joint with a cozy covered and warm patio is the perfect spot!

La Paella

Leslieville

1146 Queen St E

If you're hankering for some authentic tapas, paella and wine from Spain, then this Leslieville joint with a cozy covered and warm patio is the perfect spot!

The Pilot

This longstanding Yorkville eatery will be serving up their extensive menu on their large rooftop patio, which is heated, covered and has plenty of seating.

The Pilot

This longstanding Yorkville eatery will be serving up their extensive menu on their large rooftop patio, which is heated, covered and has plenty of seating.

Church Wellesley Village

553 Church St

Smith

Open for brunch on the weekends; you can get your fix of bennies, brisket hash and strawberry cheesecake pancakes on this stylish patio on Church Street.

Smith

Church Wellesley Village

553 Church St

Open for brunch on the weekends; you can get your fix of bennies, brisket hash and strawberry cheesecake pancakes on this stylish patio on Church Street.

St. Clair West

1108 St Clair Ave W

CANO Restaurant

Cozy up with some hearty Italian fare on the heated and covered back patio at this popular spot on St. Clair West.

CANO Restaurant

St. Clair West

1108 St Clair Ave W

Cozy up with some hearty Italian fare on the heated and covered back patio at this popular spot on St. Clair West.

Bymark

Cold winters aren't going to stop one of the McEwan Group's staple restaurants from dishing up their delicious cuisine, cocktails and more; limited seating on their tented and heated patio is now available!

Bymark

Cold winters aren't going to stop one of the McEwan Group's staple restaurants from dishing up their delicious cuisine, cocktails and more; limited seating on their tented and heated patio is now available!

Harbourfront

60 Harbour St

Harbour 60

Steakhouse

You can still celebrate those special steak-worthy moments this winter at Harbour 60's beautiful and luxuriously decorated outdoor heated patio.

Harbour 60

Harbourfront

60 Harbour St

You can still celebrate those special steak-worthy moments this winter at Harbour 60's beautiful and luxuriously decorated outdoor heated patio.

Steakhouse

Chula Taberna Mexicana

Get your taco fix at this vibrant Leslieville spot serving up Mexican staples, margaritas and beer on their expansive covered back patio.

Chula Taberna Mexicana

Get your taco fix at this vibrant Leslieville spot serving up Mexican staples, margaritas and beer on their expansive covered back patio.

Miga

If you're looking for refined Korean tabletop barbecue and polished Japanese dishes, then you're in luck, because Miga's patio (complete with outdoor grills, heaters and greenery) will be open all month long.

Miga

If you're looking for refined Korean tabletop barbecue and polished Japanese dishes, then you're in luck, because Miga's patio (complete with outdoor grills, heaters and greenery) will be open all month long.

Bloordale Village

1226 Bloor St W

Bar Neon

Snag a table on the patio at this contemporary spot on Bloor Street West, serving up Greek food and cocktails to match.

Bar Neon

Bloordale Village

1226 Bloor St W

Snag a table on the patio at this contemporary spot on Bloor Street West, serving up Greek food and cocktails to match.

Bloordale Village

1184 Bloor St W

Burdock Brewery

This chill microbrewery in Bloordale will continue serving Canadian fare and craft beers on their heated and covered patio open this month.

Burdock Brewery

Bloordale Village

1184 Bloor St W

This chill microbrewery in Bloordale will continue serving Canadian fare and craft beers on their heated and covered patio open this month.

Aura

Known for their craft cocktails, this restaurant and lounge has their picturesque back patio covered and heated, perfect for enjoying snack plates on those cool winter evenings.

Aura

Known for their craft cocktails, this restaurant and lounge has their picturesque back patio covered and heated, perfect for enjoying snack plates on those cool winter evenings.

Stackt Market

If you have yet to visit Stackt Market this season, now is your chance! Book the Crokicurl court, then wind down with a beer and snacks (like Joybird Fried Chicken) on the outdoor pavilion patio after a game with friends.

Stackt Market

If you have yet to visit Stackt Market this season, now is your chance! Book the Crokicurl court, then wind down with a beer and snacks (like Joybird Fried Chicken) on the outdoor pavilion patio after a game with friends.

Corso Italia

145 Lauder Ave

Atomic 10

Mexican

This laid-back Mexican eatery will continue doling out sandwiches, meat plates and their famous birria tacos on their covered patio, complete with strung lighting and space heaters.

Atomic 10

Corso Italia

145 Lauder Ave

This laid-back Mexican eatery will continue doling out sandwiches, meat plates and their famous birria tacos on their covered patio, complete with strung lighting and space heaters.

Mexican

Trinity-Bellwoods

124 Ossington Ave

Bellwoods Brewery

An Ossington strip classic serving up shared plates and homebrews on their large patio next to their bottle shop.

Bellwoods Brewery

Trinity-Bellwoods

124 Ossington Ave

An Ossington strip classic serving up shared plates and homebrews on their large patio next to their bottle shop.

Financial District

161 Bay St

Chotto Matte

Japanese-Peruvian

This stylish restaurant near the Hockey Hall of Fame is dishing up exquisite Japanese and Peruvian fare, cocktails and wine on their covered (and fully heated) outdoor patio.

Chotto Matte

Financial District

161 Bay St

This stylish restaurant near the Hockey Hall of Fame is dishing up exquisite Japanese and Peruvian fare, cocktails and wine on their covered (and fully heated) outdoor patio.

Japanese-Peruvian