We may be smack dab in the middle of summer. But, as the days continue to rush by so, too, will our chances to spend time outdoors. Relax with a delicious meal under the warm sun or on a breezy summer evening at these seven restaurants with outdoor patios in Pittsburgh.

1. Pastitsio - 3716 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Order a delectable Greek meal at Pastitsio, a quaint eatery that features outdoor dining. Choose from such menu items as grilled shrimp, eggplant puree, saganaki, and roasted lamb. Family style meals are also available.

Pastitsio welcomes guests Thursday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

2. Bistro To Go – 415 E Ohio Street, Suite A, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Watch as people stroll by the outdoor patio as you dine at Bistro to Go. The charming eatery's menu offers such delectable choices as smoky grilled cheese, roasted vegetable flatbread, cranberry almond chicken, and sugared pecan salad. Stop by Bistro to Go Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

3. The Abbey on Butler – 4635 Butler Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15201

Sit back and relax on the outdoor patio at the Abbey on Butler. Peruse the generous menu that offers such dishes as Charlie the Tuna, crab and corn cakes, shepherd's pie, fish and chips, and the Backyard Burger. Let the flow of the outdoor fountain serenade you when you dine at The Abbey on Butler, open Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 2 a.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 2 a.m.

4. The Foundry Tap & Table – 381 North Shore Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Let the sun wash over you as you dine on the outdoor patio at the Foundry Tap & Table on the North Shore. Order from such scrumptious options as cauliflower steak, Korean BBQ beef, fried chicken breast, and grilled cheese. The Foundry Tap & Table welcomes diners Sunday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to midnight and Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

5. Carmella’s Plates & Pints – 1908 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Dine indoors or out at Carmella's Plates & Pints, a quaint eatery with a varied menu of pan fried chicken, bison burgers, seared scallops, and hanger steak. Carmella's Plates & Pints is open Monday through Thursday from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m. and Friday through Sunday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m.

6. Grist House Craft Brewery – 10 Sherman Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15209

Relax with a beer and a snack on tap at the Grist House Craft Brewery. The brewery boasts a wide selection of beers as Fire on the Hill, Undead Unicorn, and Tripel Grist. Join the fun on the outdoor patio at Grist House Craft Brewery Wednesday through Friday from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.

7. The Library – 2302 East Carson Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15203

Order a scrumptious meal at the Library, a charming restaurant that features both indoor and outdoor dining. The menu, separated by chapters, includes such meals as pizza, calzones, sandwiches, salads, small plates, and desserts. A kid's menu is also available. The Library welcomes diners daily from 4 p.m. to 2 a.m.

Soak up the sunshine while it lasts by dining at these restaurants with patios in Pittsburgh. Or, check out one of eateries that boasts rooftop dining in the Burgh.