Northern Kentucky Outdoor Dining: Go Out or Stay Home?

Ahhh… summertime. The weather’s perfect for eating under the stars. Here are our favorite Northern Kentucky outdoor dining options, along with tips to create your very own outdoor dining space at your new home.

Restaurants to Try

Want an evening out on the town? Try one of these restaurants in Northern Kentucky where you can eat outside: 

• 859 Taproom and Grill in Florence
• Greyhound Tavern in Fort Mitchell
• Coppins Restaurant at the Hotel Covington 
• Washington Square in Burlington 
• Agave & Rye in Covington
• The Standard Covington

Please remember to check the website for these restaurants to see their hours of operation and availability of seating. 

Your Own Backyard

Rather stay closer to home? Your best bet for Northern Kentucky outdoor dining might be right in the backyard of your new Rivers Pointe Estates home. As you create your al fresco dining area, keep these factors in mind: 

• Size: How many people will you regularly serve meals to? Space for a table and six chairs might be plenty, or maybe you need extra space for extended gatherings of family and friends. If so, creating space for two dining sets might be a good option. 
• Food preparation preferences: Do you prefer making meals to serve in an outdoor kitchen or in your kitchen inside? If you like to prep and cook outside, consider adding an outdoor kitchen with built-in refrigeration, sink and grill. Add cabinets for storage of kitchen equipment and utensils, too. If you prefer to prep food indoors, would you still like a way to heat food up outside or keep food or drinks cold?  
• The need for shade: Northern Kentucky outdoor dining can be uncomfortable when summer temperatures soar. Consider adding a pergola to your outdoor space or intentionally planting trees so that their shade can add relief. (Or cool off in the Rivers Pointe community pool, then eat later!) 
• Exterior heat and lighting: On the flip side, you might need to provide heating for guests outside when nights get chilly. Would you like to add a firepit or a patio heater to your outdoor dining area? Keep the party going after sunset: Outdoor lamps, string lights and path lights all add charm to an outdoor space.  
• Extra seating: Consider ways you can add additional seating in case you entertain a crowd. Could a low landscape wall serve as casual seating? What about benches that can be moved around your outdoor living areas as needed? 

Ready for Northern Kentucky Outdoor Dining? 

Eating out or inviting friends to your new home are both great ways to enjoy summer’s carefree days. Learn more about the outdoor living options in homes at Rivers Pointe Estates by touring our models, which are open daily. Or contact us for a guided tour of our one-of-a-kind community.