Soak up the golden sunshine as you head outdoors for your favorite activities then wind down for the day with a delicious meal. These are 10 of the best restaurant patios in Pennsylvania. Get ready for a relaxing and memorable dining experience.

1. Andora – 1616 Mt Nebo Road, Sewickley, PA 15143

Relish the sunshine and warm breezes as you dine on the picturesque patio at Andora. Peruse the menu chocked full of soups, salads, and entrees, including char-grilled ribeye steak, linguine, and penne with chicken. Andora serves both lunch and dinner and welcomes diners for lunch and dinner daily. To learn more, visit their website here.

2. Landis Store Hotel – 4 Baldy Hill Road, Boyertown, PA 19512

Enjoy your view of the vibrant garden from the outdoor patio at the Landis Store Hotel, a quaint restaurant that serves a variety of appetizers, soups, salads, small plates, and dinners, including Maryland crab cakes, grilled swordfish, New York strip steak, and chicken breast. Click here to learn more.

3. Smugglers Wharf – 3 State Street, Erie, PA 16507

Sit under the lush green of hanging plants as the sun slithers through and stare at the spectacular views of Lake Erie from your outdoor patio seat at Smugglers Wharf. Dine on prime rib, crab cakes, or other lunch and dinner entrees. Click here to learn more.

4. Loxley’s Restaurant – 500 Centerville Road, Lancaster, PA 17601

Drink in spectacular views as you sit among the trees on the outdoor patio at Loxley's Restaurant. Listen to the rushing water of the picturesque waterfall as you peruse the menu that features such dishes as New York Strip steak, salmon, and fish and chips. To learn more, visit their website here.

5. Blue Bell Inn – 601 Skippack Pike, Blue Bell, PA 19422

Relax on the charming, private patio when you dine at Blue Bell Inn. The eclectic restaurant features a vast menu with such dishes as seared tuna, half-roasted chicken, Maine lobster roll, and braised short rib. To learn more, visit their website here.

6. Coyote Crossing – 800 Spring Mill Avenue, Conshohocken, PA 19428

Indulge in authentic Mexican dishes - tostadas, gringas, and quesadillas - as you soak up the ambiance on the enchanting outdoor patio at Coyote Crossing. The restaurant, which caters to both meat eaters and vegetarians, serves lunch and dinner. No matter when you visit, you're certain to be impressed. To learn more, visit their website here.

7. Mt. Gretna Hide-A-Way – 40 Boulevard Avenue, Mt Gretna, PA 17064

Escape to Mt. Gretna Hide-A-Way for live entertainment and a delicious meal outdoors. Browse the generous menu that boasts such dishes as homemade French onion soup, house chili, grilled Reuben, chicken Parmesan, crab cakes, and filet mignon. Eat under the stars at Mt. Gretna Hide-A-Way -- it's certain to be a night to remember. To learn more, visit their website here.

8. Penn Taproom – 80 W State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901

Lounge under the shade of towering trees when you sit on the patio at Penn Taproom as you ponder what to order from the vast menu. Opt for such dishes as fish and chips, baked mac and cheese, a traditional burger, or a meatball sub. A kids' menu is also available. To learn more, visit their website here.

9. John Wright Restaurant – 234 North Front Street, Wrightsville, PA 17308

Grab an outdoor seat or enjoy the atmosphere indoors at the former warehouse turned John Wright Restaurant. The charming restaurant with picturesque views features an eclectic menu of small plates, salads, pasta, and entrees, including sesame crusted tuna, chicken Romano, and vegetable lasagna. Plan your visit to John Wright Restaurant for lunch, dinner, or brunch. You're in for a real treat. To learn more, visit their website here.

10. Hellenic Kouzina – 500 East Main Street, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

Bring Your Own Beer (BYOB) to this quaint Greek cafe. Sit on the outdoor patio at Hellenic Kouzina as you peruse the menu packed with authentic Greek food, including chargrilled souvlaki, lamb shank, and moussaká. It doesn't get much better than this. To learn more, visit their website here.

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