Where to eat outside in downtown Binghamton: See the list

Riccardo Monico, Binghamton Press & Sun Bulletin
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With warmer weather and summer fast approaching, these downtown Binghamton restaurants are offering outdoor seating for patrons.

Readers seeking restaurants with outdoor seating to enjoy the beautiful weather this season need look no further. Have a bite and embrace the outdoors at a curbside table or enclosed patio at these local spots.

This list will be updated as more restaurants continue to add outside seating throughout the season. Did we miss one? Let us know at bgm-newsroom@gannett.com.

Garage Taco Bar

Garage Taco Bar at 211 Washington St. in Binghamton. The restaurant opens at 11:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, and closes at 10 p.m. on weekdays, and 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.
Garage Taco Bar at 211 Washington St. in Binghamton. The restaurant opens at 11:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, and closes at 10 p.m. on weekdays, and 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Located at 211 Washington St., Garage Taco Bar has ample outdoor seating with umbrellas. The Tex-Mex restaurant features weekly specials and events such as Taco Tuesday and karaoke. Patrons can sip on margaritas and dine on tacos and burritos.

The restaurant opens at 11:30 a.m. Monday-Saturday, and closes at 10 p.m. on weekdays, and 11 p.m. Friday-Saturday.

Strange Brew Café

Strange Brew Café at 137 Washington St. in Binghamton. The café opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and closes at 6 p.m. every day except Sunday, when it closes at 5 p.m.
Strange Brew Café at 137 Washington St. in Binghamton. The café opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and closes at 6 p.m. every day except Sunday, when it closes at 5 p.m.

Tables and chairs adorn the outside of 137 Washington St., where readers can find Strange Brew Café. The Café offers breakfast staples and a variety of drinks, as well as lunch sandwiches, salads and mac and cheese. Strange Brew also offers seasonal pastries and drinks.

The cafe opens at 7 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday, and closes at 6 p.m. every day except Sunday, when it closes at 5 p.m.

The Grove

The Grove at 65 Court St. in Binghamton. The kitchen and bar open at 11 a.m. every day. On weekdays, the kitchen closes at 10:30 p.m., while the bar closes at 1 a.m. On weekends, the kitchen closes at 1 a.m., while the bar closes at 3 a.m.
The Grove at 65 Court St. in Binghamton. The kitchen and bar open at 11 a.m. every day. On weekdays, the kitchen closes at 10:30 p.m., while the bar closes at 1 a.m. On weekends, the kitchen closes at 1 a.m., while the bar closes at 3 a.m.

The Grove, located at 65 Court St., specializes in chicken wings and hand-breaded chicken sandwiches. Readers looking for weekly events are in luck, as The Grove offers a variety of weekly events including karaoke, bingo and Stock Market Saturday, where the prices of items shift throughout the day.

The kitchen and bar open at 11 a.m. every day. On weekdays, the kitchen closes at 10:30 p.m., while the bar closes at 1 a.m. On weekends, the kitchen closes at 1 a.m., while the bar closes at 3 a.m.

Craft

Craft at 135 Washington St. in Binghamton. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m. every day, and closes at 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Craft at 135 Washington St. in Binghamton. The restaurant opens at 11 a.m. every day, and closes at 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Specializing in sliders and milkshakes, Craft features an enclosed outdoor seating section at 135 Washington St. For fans of events, Craft also features weekly events and specials such as trivia night and bottomless brunch, as well as live music on certain nights.

Craft opens at 11 a.m. every day, and closes at 1 a.m. Sunday through Thursday, and 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Iron Agave

Iron Agave at 60 Court St. in Binghamton. The restaurant is open 4-10 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.
Iron Agave at 60 Court St. in Binghamton. The restaurant is open 4-10 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Iron Agave, which opened its doors in December, now has an outdoor seating area outside the 65 Court St. location. The Tex-Mex restaurant offers many varieties of tequilas and seasonal events. The restaurant's website promises a relaxed atmosphere and that diners will "leave with a satisfied heart, a full stomach, and a smile."

Iron Agave is open 4-10 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday-Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight Friday, 11:30 a.m. to midnight Saturday and 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday.

Stadium 138

Stadium 138 at 138 Washington St. in Binghamton. The sports bar is open at 11 a.m. every day, and closes at 1 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Stadium 138 at 138 Washington St. in Binghamton. The sports bar is open at 11 a.m. every day, and closes at 1 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

Stadium 138, which also opened in December, is a "sports bar meets beer garden" with a large outdoor section as well as a balcony for outdoor dining. Patrons can play interactive games and watch sports while dining on upscale, modern takes on classic bar and stadium food. Live music is also features at Stadium 138, with a lineup of artists performing over the next month.

The sports bar is open at 11 a.m. every day, and closes at 1 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 3 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

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Courtside Bar & Grill

Courtside Bar & Grill at 56 Court St. in Binghamton. The restaurant is open at 11 a.m. every day, and closes at 1 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.
Courtside Bar & Grill at 56 Court St. in Binghamton. The restaurant is open at 11 a.m. every day, and closes at 1 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

At 56 Court St., readers can find Courtside Bar & Grill, a restaurant and sports bar which opened in October. The restaurant is "drenched in the spirit of sports," and features sports-themed décor. The menu features classic and upscale American fare, and the bar has a variety of beer, cocktails and wine.

The restaurant is open at 11 a.m. every day, and closes at 1 a.m. Sunday to Thursday, and 2 a.m. Friday and Saturday.

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