Restaurant trends and patio dining ideas

Restaurant tables set up for patio dining

One of the greatest money making restaurant trends is outside dining. Everyone loves to dine on the patio and enjoy the warm summer breeze. So patio dining ideas are restaurant trends that are worth looking into. Here are some of our favorite ideas.

Melamine terra cotta pot
AMERICAN METALCRAFT – MELPOT14 – 14 OZ MELAMINE TERRA COTTA POT

1. Mix Textures
Hand-hammered metal paired with warm wood or quirky accents like melamine “terra cotta” pots can make your patio shine. Perfect for small plates, apps and other seasonal favorites, there are lots of new clever serveware pieces that can make all the difference between a $7 and a $9 plate!

Martini glass
THUNDER GROUP – PLTHMT008C – 8 OZ. POLYCARBONATE MARTINI GLASS

2. Go Melamine

Patios are subjected to the elements, which means that an unexpected gust of wind or hailstorm (it happens!) may suddenly sweep through your dining space and wreak havoc to your table settings. Spare yourself the mess (and expense) of broken glass and chinaware by equipping your patio with virtually indestructible melamine. Featured in a variety of realistic materials like stone, wood, and even passing convincingly for glass and china, today’s melamine is a stylish update to your patio. Bonus—it’s also dishwasher safe!

Brown woven armchair
GROSFILLEX – 45903037 – ESPRESSO HAVANA CLASSIC ARMCHAIR – 12 PACK

3. Durable Seating

If you think that indoor restaurant furniture takes a beating, put it outside. Not only does your furniture need to stand up to the daily wear and tear of diners, but it is also subjected to the elements like rain and the scorching sun which can fade and break down materials. Take care to shop commercial-grade furniture designed for the outdoors from retailers like Grosfillex, whose materials and construction guarantee that your furniture will last season after season.

Restaurant trends and patio umbrella
GFX98342431 – Grosfillex – 98342431 – 7 1/2 ft Pistachio Windmaster Umbrella

4. Umbrellas—A Lot of Them.

Umbrellas serve a dual purpose, with the obvious one being shade. The sun can be brutal, particularly during those hot, dry days in the middle of summer. Equip your patio with plenty of umbrellas that shade diners from the sun and give them a reprieve from the heat. Umbrellas are also a great way to let people know that you’re open for business, perfect for tourists and others new to the area who haven’t visited you before.

Water Carafe for patio dining
CARDINAL – FJ003 – 1/2 L BYSTRO GRANDE CARAFE

5. Water Carafes

Keeping water glasses full during hot summer days are even more challenging when you’re schlepping further from the kitchen to the diners. Chilled water carafes are a great way to keep water on hand for thirsty guests without having to visit their table every 10 minutes.

About Natalie Fauble

Natalie Fauble is the Online Marketing Manager - Content & SEO for Tundra Restaurant Supply. As a digital marketer with a passion for the restaurant industry, Natalie helps companies shape their brand through thoughtful, fun and innovative content strategies. When she isn't blogging for Tundra Restaurant Supply you can find her in her vegetable garden or in the kitchen whipping up one of her favorite dishes.

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