Best outdoor dining in Raleigh

When the weather is warm and the sun is out, you can't beat a great meal outdoors. Here are our five favorite places to dine al fresco in Raleigh.

Hibernian (311 Glenwood Ave.) - We love to hit up the rooftop at this Glenwood South spot for beer and some traditional Irish dishes.

Mulino (309 N. Dawson St.) - This Italian restaurant has a beautiful outdoor patio and kitchen surrounding a lighted pool.

Raleigh Times (14 E Hargett St.) - The street-side dining and the beautiful rooftop seating make this one of our favorite places to dine at in downtown Raleigh on a beautiful day. The burgers aren't too bad either.

Taverna Agora (326 Hillsborough St.) - This open-air rooftop patio bar is a great place to enjoy this Greek kitchen's food and cocktails.

Raleigh Beer Garden (614 Glenwood Ave.) - With a world-record number of beers on tap, this Glenwood South restaurant and bar has a lot to offer, including a third floor rooftop patio bar.

Honorable mentions:

Whiskey Kitchen (201 W. Martin St.) - This large patio is the place to be on a beautiful day. Enjoy drinks, small plates (including boiled peanuts) and even weekend brunch.

Neomonde (3817 Beryl Road) - Great Mediterranean food and a nice expansive patio make this one of our favorites. Get the baklava.

Winston's Grille (6401 Falls Of Neuse Road) - This north Raleigh restaurant has some nice patio dining around the restaurant. Make sure to save room for dessert and their homemade ice cream.