Out here the patios come with room to breathe — a revived steakhouse, a brewery, and a truck park under the Northlake sky.
Out in Argyle, Northlake, and Ponder, the patios come with room to breathe. Three worth the drive.
The shortlist
Ranchman’s by Marty B. The reborn Ponder steakhouse came back with a massive patio, an open-air stage, and its own patio bar. Full outdoor-saloon energy wrapped around a Texas legend. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, and it doesn’t take reservations.
Three Wide Brewing. The whole ethos here is that beer tastes better outside. Twenty house taps, Neapolitan pizza, and a patio made for a lazy Saturday near the Speedway.
Hilltop Truck Park. A food-truck yard under the Northlake sky: covered seating, a full bar, live music, and room to spread out. Come as you are, stay all day.
Save this for your next patio day.