This year’s patio guide contains 15 newly minted (or new to our list) outdoor spaces that we visited over the year.

This spring has been a little Jekyll and Hyde, so a few newbies haven’t opened yet, but there are some brand-new stunners, and, of course, all of our returning favorites are worth a visit, too. You have a few months to make a list and check them off, one by one!

We also want to encourage you to be patient as restaurants staff up for the season, especially outdoors. In some cases, menus and hours might be limited, and staffing shortages mean you might be waiting a little longer (hopefully in the sunshine!) for your food or drinks.

Here’s this year’s guide:

New kids on the block

City House in St. Paul. (Jess Fleming / Pioneer Press)

Neighborhood gems

Churchill St. (John Autey / Pioneer Press)

Spots to see and be seen

Handsome Hog in St. Paul. (Scott Takushi / Pioneer Press)

Along the water and scenic

Admiral D’s Waterfront Tavern in White Bear Lake. (Courtesy photo)

Breweries, distilleries and wineries

An area of the patio at St. Paul Brewing. (Courtesy of St. Paul Brewing)

Our readers had thoughts, too. Here are their favorites, from online voting:

Reader picks

Water Street Inn in downtown Stillwater. (Courtesy of Water Street Inn)

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