Here are 25 places to eat and drink outside in York County this summer
York County has excellent spots for outdoor dining every summer, and the options are only getting better.
Enjoy your morning coffee on the patio at Harmony Cafe, a steak dinner at the Yorktowne Hotel, overlooking the White Rose city, or pair your charcuterie with a cocktail and watch the sun set on North Geroge Street at The Handsome Cab.
Here are 25 spots to dine outdoors in York County:
Where: 57 W. Market St., York
Housed in the lower level of the National House Hotel, this casual, eclectic restaurant offers 30 rotating craft beers on tap, a variety of single malt scotch and live music.
Where: 48 E. Market St., York
The open-air rooftop lounge at the Yorktowne Hotel offers a mix of soft seating and bar space, perfect for enjoying dinner and drinks on a summer night with views of the city.
Where: 19 N. George St., York
Revival Social Club offers cocktails and international flavors to bring York a fine-dining experience, and as the weather wrms, you can take that experience outside on the restaurant's patio.
Where: 120 N George St., York
Established decades ago in downtown York, The Left Bank offers outdoor seating along - and on - North George Street. Enjoy a plate of fresh oysters with a glass of wine and while listening to live music on a Saturday night played across the street at Gift Horse Brewing Company, which also offers outdoor dining in its beer garden.
Where: 35 W. Market St., York
Roost Uncommon Kitchen has a brightly colored outdoor patio that attracts attention, and when the weather is right, it is often filled with diners.
The Handsome Cab
Where: 106 N. George St., York
Joining The Left Bank and a handful of other downtown eateries, The Handsome Cab offers sidewalk and street dining this summer. Enjoy their locally sourced dishes with a craft cocktail and complete your dining experience by heading upstairs to view their art gallery with pieces by local artists.
Where: 110 N. George St., York
Rockfish Public House offers outdoor dining along North George Street, and their menu includes wild-caught and sustainably harvested seafood in addition to a bar menu including 12 beers on tap, craft cocktails and wine.
Where: 41 E. Princess St., York
This lively Irish pub features classic bar food, such as cheese fries, burgers and wings, as well as cocktails and beer. Diners can take their food to a deck or head over to the patio and dine on picnic tables and Adirondack chairs in a yard-like setting, perfect for an informal dinner with family and friends on warmer days.
Where: 101 South Duke St., York
Aviano's offers wood-fired pizza, pasta, paninis and more, including an Italian espresso bar and extensive wine list, creative cocktails, and variety of beer.
Where: 105 S. Duke St., York
Right next door to Aviano's is The Cantina: a Miami inspired indoor-outdoor bar featuring cocktails, shareable plates, live weekend entertainment. Their outdoor seating offers patio tables, colorful seats, plenty of lights and an outdoor bar.
Where: 1 W. Market St., York
Located in downtown York's Continental Square, Iron Horse York offers American bistro fare including brick oven pizzas, specialty burgers, and more. Enjoy a traditional margherita pizza and a glass of red wine, while watching the bustling, city traffic.
Where: 50 N. Penn St, York
Roosevelt Tavern offers upscale farm-to-table cuisine including seafood, tacos, burgers and more, on their outdoor patio.
Where: 1500 S. George St., York
Known for having some of the best crab cakes in York, enjoy outdoor dining at The Cove, with dishes such as short rib poutine, whiskey mac and cheese. Ask about their prestigious whiskey menu and their craft cocktails.
Where: 46 W. Philadelphia St., York
Harmony Cafe offers a variety of coffee beverages, smoothies and pastries, for you to enjoy in their backyard patio, while playing board games or relaxing under their gazebo.
Where: 221 W. Philadelphia St, York
Along West Philadelphia Street, Skillet2Plate serves soul food specialties including Chicken and Waffles, Shrimp and Grits, cornbread and more, that can be enjoyed on their outdoor patio.
Where: 33 W. Market St., York
Also on West Philadelphia Street, Archetype Pizza offers specialty pizzas, appetizers, hoagies and craft cocktails as well as a variety of Pennsylvania beer and ciders that can be enjoyed in their colorful chairs and tables out front.
Where: 117 N. George St., York
Located in the heart of downtown York City's Market District, Gift Horse Brewing Company's beer garden is a top destination for outdoor dining. Crack open a cold cider, beer or seltzer while gathering with friends and family on their picnic tables. On the weekends, and select weekdays, enjoy live music performances by local artists and bands.
Where: 35 W. Market St., York
Roost Uncommon Kitchen in York features a brightly colored outdoor patio for dining. In the mood for breakfast nachos? You'll find them here, along with burritos, tacos and "the Garbage Biscuit."
Where: 2 W. Market St., York
If you're walking through the bustling streets of downtown York in search of a cozy and aesthetically pleasing space to enjoy a cup of coffee, Prince St. Café might just be that spot.
The café offers handcrafted espresso drinks, smoothies, and even all-day breakfast and lunch — not to mention an assortment of pastries and sweets, all of which can be enjoyed in their outdoor seating.
Where: 48 N. Beaver St., York
Family operated for more than 85 years, White Rose Bar & Grill has been serving generations of guests in historic downtown York, offering seafood, steak, and more, in addition to drinks from their full-service bar. Outdoor seating is offered along North Beaver Street and Philadelphia Street
Big Mike's Crabhouse and Grill
Where: 100 High St., Hanover
Big Mike's offers outdoor dining and a variety of seafood, steamed fish, sandwiches, roasted chicken dishes and more.
Where: 1649 Broadway, Hanover
Located at the Markets at Hanover, Public House is a casual brewpub, with beer brewed on-site using solar-powered energy. They offer mainstay beers as well as experimental and seasonal brews, sours and seltzers and a rotating food menu. Enjoy a meal and a seasonal brew on their outdoor patio, and head inside afterwards for a game of billiards, or darts.
Where: 11 York St., Hanover
The restaurant offers a rotating seasonal menu and includes a two-floor dining space, with two different experiences. The first floor will be a space where patrons may sit at the bar, tables, or outdoor seating. The second floor will be called Bar E11even and provides a rooftop-bar experience including TVs and open windows with a view of downtown Hanover.
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Where: 1454 Baltimore St., Suite E., Hanover
Taphouse 6 a offers brick oven pizzas, street tacos, burgers and more, in addition to hand-crafted cocktails, as well as beer on tap, that can be enjoyed in their outdoor patio.
Where: 10 S. Franklin St., Hanover
At Merlin's Coffee in Hanover, enjoy a hot cup of coffee brewed with beans they roast in-house. The quaint shop offers outdoor seating, where you can enjoy a light roast, dark roast, flavored roast and decaf brewed coffee. Merlin's offers espresso beverages as well, and beans for sale by the half or full pound.
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This article originally appeared on York Daily Record: 25 places to eat and drink outside in York County Pa. this summer
