Heated St. Louis Area Patios That Will Keep You Warm When It’s Cold [PHOTOS]

The fall and winter — not to mention early spring in St. Louis — can be a real bummer when you want to enjoy a meal outside. It’s too cold, no matter how many layers, and no one is having fun. And that’s where these St. Louis area spots come in. Whether it’s heaters or […]

Written by RFT Writers
10/14/2022
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The fall and winter — not to mention early spring in St. Louis — can be a real bummer when you want to enjoy a meal outside. It’s too cold, no matter how many layers, and no one is having fun.

And that’s where these St. Louis area spots come in.

Whether it’s heaters or fire pits, these places have a way for you to warm up and enjoy your meal in the otherwise beautiful weather. Did we miss any? Let us know.

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The Royale (3132 S Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-772-3600) The Royale's fire pits will keep you warm for the rest of fall.

Jaime Lees
The Royale
(3132 S Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-772-3600)

The Royale’s fire pits will keep you warm for the rest of fall.

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Rockwell Beer Garden in Francis Park (5300 Donovan Avenue, 314-256-1657) The addition to Francis Park has fire pits to keep you toasty as you enjoy a beer. Read more here.

Rockwell Beer Garden in Francis Park
(5300 Donovan Avenue, 314-256-1657)

The addition to Francis Park has fire pits to keep you toasty as you enjoy a beer. Read more here.

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The Wine Cafe ( 703 S Main Street, St. Charles; 636)-410-8002 ) There's a heater on the patio of the Historic Main Street spot, letting you sip some wine and enjoy a good time without freezing your butt off.

Jenna Jones
The Wine Cafe
( 703 S Main Street, St. Charles; 636)-410-8002 )

There’s a heater on the patio of the Historic Main Street spot, letting you sip some wine and enjoy a good time without freezing your butt off.

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Cafe Napoli (7754 Forsyth Boulevard; 314-863-5731) The heaters outside of Cafe Napoli put out some serious heat.

Photo credit: Courtesy of Cafe Napoli
Cafe Napoli
(7754 Forsyth Boulevard; 314-863-5731)

The heaters outside of Cafe Napoli put out some serious heat.

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Billy G's (131 W Argonne Drive, 314-984-8000) If you're looking for a heated patio in Kirkwood, look no further than Billy G's.

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Billy G’s
(131 W Argonne Drive, 314-984-8000)

If you’re looking for a heated patio in Kirkwood, look no further than Billy G’s.

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Frisco Barroom (8110 Big Bend Boulevard, 314-455-1090) Frisco Barroom has the heat kickin’ and is ready for the cold weather.

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Frisco Barroom
(8110 Big Bend Boulevard, 314-455-1090)

Frisco Barroom has the heat kickin’ and is ready for the cold weather.

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Cinder House and Bar (999 N 2nd Street) There are firepits galore at Cinder House.

LEXIE MILLER
Cinder House and Bar
(999 N 2nd Street)

There are firepits galore at Cinder House.

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The Golden Hoosier (3707 S Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-354-8044) The Golden Hoosier has an outdoor fire pit for your warming needs.

The Golden Hoosier
(3707 S Kingshighway Boulevard, 314-354-8044)

The Golden Hoosier has an outdoor fire pit for your warming needs.

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Bluewood Brewing (1821 Cherokee Street) Bluewood Brewing's patio is both warm and somewhat enclosed. It's glorious.

Jenna Jones
Bluewood Brewing
(1821 Cherokee Street)

Bluewood Brewing’s patio is both warm and somewhat enclosed. It’s glorious.

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Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria (two locations, including 9568 Manchester Road, 314-942-6555) Both locations at Katie’s have heated patios to keep you warm and cozy.

Katie’s Pizza & Pasta Osteria
(two locations, including 9568 Manchester Road, 314-942-6555)

Both locations at Katie’s have heated patios to keep you warm and cozy.

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Narwhal's Crafted (multiple locations, including 1450 Beale St #125, St Charles) Narwhal's Crafted, situated next to its sister establishment Loaded Nachos, has warm firepits and frozen drinks. It's the best of both worlds.

MABEL SUEN
Narwhal’s Crafted
(multiple locations, including 1450 Beale St #125, St Charles)

Narwhal’s Crafted, situated next to its sister establishment Loaded Nachos, has warm firepits and frozen drinks. It’s the best of both worlds.

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Pat Connolly Tavern (6400 Oakland Avenue, 314-647-7287) Heaters have graced the outdoor space at Pat Connolly's.

Pat Connolly Tavern
(6400 Oakland Avenue, 314-647-7287)

Heaters have graced the outdoor space at Pat Connolly’s.

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Rosalita’s Cantina (multiple locations include 12796 Manchester Road, 314-441-7060) Rosalita’s Cantina has a heated patio if you’re in the mood for Tex-Mex food.

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Rosalita’s Cantina
(multiple locations include 12796 Manchester Road, 314-441-7060)

Rosalita’s Cantina has a heated patio if you’re in the mood for Tex-Mex food.

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The Whiskey Ring (2651 Cherokee Street, 314-669-5817) This spot has a covered, heated bar outdoors.

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The Whiskey Ring
(2651 Cherokee Street, 314-669-5817)

This spot has a covered, heated bar outdoors.

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Tree House on South Grand (3177 S Grand Boulevard, 314-696-2100) Tree House, a popular vegetarian spot, has a heated patio.

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Tree House on South Grand
(3177 S Grand Boulevard, 314-696-2100)

Tree House, a popular vegetarian spot, has a heated patio.

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 Five Stars Burgers Clayton (8125 Maryland Avenue, 314-720-4350) This spot has standing heaters so you won’t freeze while enjoying your burger.

Five Stars Burgers Clayton
(8125 Maryland Avenue, 314-720-4350)

This spot has standing heaters so you won’t freeze while enjoying your burger.

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