When temperatures start to drop, restaurants around the Twin Cities find creative ways to stay outside and keep warm. Whether you're up for the full experience by embracing the chilly weather or just want to sit inside by a cozy fire, we have plenty options. Whichever you choose BYOB is always encouraged and by that we mean Bring Your Own Blanket.

Smack Shack

Enjoy their famous lobster roll on the sidewalk patio that will be equipped with traditional space heaters. And soon the entire patio will have a complete heating system installed to keep you warm throughout the season as long as possible.

Stanley's Northeast Bar Room

Stanley’s Northeast Bar Room has a heated and tented dog-friendly patio. Lunch and dinner are served daily, including a dog menu, and brunch is available on the weekends.

Sonora Grill

If you're willing to brave it outside, Sonora is willing to keep the patio open with heating lamps and may possibly add a fire pit along the way. Stop by for modern takes on your favorite Mexican dishes.

Joan's in the Park

The heated patio at Joan’s in the Park is sheltered on three sides and boasts a retractable canvas roof. A three-course prix fixe menu is served Wednesday through Saturday.

Freehouse

Freehouse will have their heated patio ready and open for as long as guests are willing to sit outside. Grab one of their in-house brewed beers and a table next to one of the outdoor fireplaces for some extra warmth.

Red Cow

Red Cow's burgers aren't the only reason to visit this North Loop favorite restaurant. Join them outside their heated patio, which will be open until snow hits the ground, so get out there as soon as you can!

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Spoon & Stable

At this sidewalk patio, you'll find heaters by most of the tables. They may even have blankets on hand if you want to get even more cozy, but once you get a taste of the food you'll forget all about the cold.

Colita

Colita is another place giving you a good excuse to stay outside. Their patio will stay heated for as long as the weather permits.

Kado No Mise

Heaters are out at the Kado No Mise patio in North Loop. Make it a fine dining experience under the stars with a glass of wine a few rolls of sushi.

San Pedro Cafe

Some places are expanding their domed dining offerings. In addition to La Casa Verde, the 16-seat outdoor dining greenhouse that was introduced last year, San Pedro Cafe in Hudson, WI, recently added two more greenhouse units. La Casa Verde II and III are a bit smaller, seating up to 10 to 12 people each.

Martina

If the tasty Argentinian flavors at Martina don't keep you warm during the chilly months, their heated seating out on the patio certainly will. The cozy space is the perfect spot to try out Martina's incredible dishes.

Utepils Brewing

The Utepils patio will be partially heated with three tents, multiple heat lamps, a giant fire pit as well as multiple other fire pits spread throughout the space. Check them out on Friday nights when they will also have live music.

Hai Hai

Hai Hai will have a partially heated patio space and it'll stay open unless it gets below 20 or 30 degrees outside. Either way their Southeast Asian cuisine packed with an abundance of flavor is worth it.

Wakame Sushi

Who can resist sushi night? Wakame Sushi makes sure you don't miss out with multiple heaters all over their outdoor patio.

Wesley Andrews

Sip on your coffee and enjoy it out on the heated patio at Wesley Andrews. Their patio space will be open at least through October so get outside and embrace the season by trying out their new flavors.

Italian Eatery

There's plenty of heated outdoor seating at Italian Eatery, where you can keep your belly full with your favorite pasta dishes paired with a glass of wine.

Stanley's Bar Room

Join the fun outside at Stanley's in their heated outdoor tent area. The patio is also dog-friendly so bring along your four-legged friend to cuddle up with.

Black Forest Inn

Dress warm and cozy up next to a heater on Black Forest's patio. The hearty German food and of course the beer make for a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors.

Suggestions taken from Eater Twin Cities, Meet Minneapolis, and the St. Paul Pioneer Press

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