Fall is officially in the air, and IMHO there’s no better time to dine al-fresco than now.

(I’m already picturing myself sitting on Saluda’s patio tonight: glass of wine in hand, seared scallops on my plate + the sounds of the Five Points fountain in the background. 😍)

Here are a few of the best patios in the Midlands – giving you some weekend date-night inspo.

🍴 Motor Supply Co. Bistro | The Vista | 920 Gervais St. | Tues.-Thurs., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. + 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Fri. + Sat., 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. + 5:30-10:30 p.m.; Sun., 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. + 5:30-9 p.m. | menu | basically everything they serve is from a local farm or house-made. It’s no wonder both the food + drinks are award-winning.

See all 11 picture-perfect patios.

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