Weekend update: More Tri-Cities patios are open for dining and cocktails
More restaurants and bars are finding ways to serve customers outside and still comply with the latest Washington state COVID restrictions.
Grab a coat — maybe even a lap blanket — and check out these options that offer a meal away from home with a side of warmth.
▪ Uncle Sam’s Saloon, 8378 W. Gage Blvd. in Kennewick, will be re-opening their patio on Friday, Dec. 11. Heaters are installed as are TVs for your enjoyment. If you bring a long a hot water bottle - you can get refills to keep you cozy. Hours will daily from 11 a.m. through dinner, watch for updated hours. Call: 509-783-8942 or 509-783-8946. Online: unclesamssaloon.com and Facebook.
▪ Moniker Bar, 702 The Parkway in Richland has created a cozy, classy outdoor space on the facing sidewalk. Sparking lights, propane firepits and a breathable cover have been installed, along with a Christmas tree. The craft cocktail bar will be open from 3 to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Online: monikerbar.com or Instagram
▪ Anthony’s at Columbia Point, 550 Columbia Point Drive in Richland, has reopened it’s patio into two sections - both with a view of the might Columbia. The restaurant by the marina is offering heated seating inside a tent with two open sides as well as outside seating where you can bundle up for your meal. Anthony’s is open daily from 2 to 7 p.m. for both takeout and outside seating. Call: 509-946-3474. Online ordering: anthonys.com/restaurant/anthonys-at-columbia-point.
▪ Tri-Cities Cider House, 1082 George Washington Way in Richland, is in the process of updating it’s outside seating. In addition to picnic tables and heaters, the cider tap house will be adding a cover - but with airflow. Hours are from 2 to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. Online: Tri-Cities Cider House Facebook
▪ Frost Me Sweet Bakery and Bistro, 710 The Parkway in Richland, has outside seating snug between George Washington Way and the Parkway. Hours are from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. Call: 509-420-4704 Ext. 2. Online: Frost Me Sweet Bistro Instagram, Facebook
▪ Dovetail Joint Restaurant, 1368 Jadwin Ave. in Richland, has crated cozy seating with heaters and propane fires for outside dining. The eatery in the Uptown Shopping Center is open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Friday; 12:30 to 8 p.m. Saturday; closed Sunday through Tuesday. Call: 509-578-1919. Online:dovetailjointrestaurant.com or Facebook.
▪ Proof Gastropub, 924 N. Columbia Center Blvd., in Kennewick has opened it’s Sky Lounge with heaters. Owners are highly recommending making reservations at proofgastropub.com. Hours are 4:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday and noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday. They are closed Sunday through Wednesday.
▪ Proof Kitchen and Bar, 6627 Burden Blvd., in Pasco, have heated patios. Reservations are also recommended at proofgastropub.com. Hours are 4 to 9 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. on Friday and 9:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays. Closed Sunday through Tuesday.
▪ Cedars at Pier One, 355 Clover Island Drive in Kennewick, is celebrated it’s one-year anniversary Dec. 4. The former owners retired and Carrie and Doug Lundgren reopened the iconic restaurant last year. The patio facing the river is open with heaters placed throughout. Patio hours are 3 to 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays. Call: 509-582-2143. Online cedarsatpierone.com Cedars at Pier One’s Facebook page.
▪ Sage Brewing, 8425 Chapel Hill Blvd., in Pasco, has added a windbreaker and heaters to its outside area to warm up over a cold one. The microbrewery also has been partnering with different food trucks for customers to get some eats along with their beer — check Sage Brewing’s Facebook page for current vendors. Hours are 3 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday, 3 to 10 p.m. Friday, 1 to 10 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 8 p.m. Sunday. Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. Call: 509-316-4035. Online: sagebrewing.beer.
▪ The Pub at 7001 W. Clearwater Ave., Kennewick, has a heated patio that’s now open 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Monday-Saturday and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sundays, with a full menu and happy hour.
▪ Desert Heat Restaurant at 707 W. Court St. in Pasco has enclosed their walkway with a plastic enclosure and installed row-style seating with propane heaters. The Mexican food restaurant has even installed barriers between each table to add a level of security. Hours: Vary; Call: 509-545-6190. Facebook.
▪ The Bradley, 404 Bradley Blvd in Richland, offers a patio gas fireplace with a chair and couch wide enough to sit apart. The restaurant also has a few outside heaters next to bar stool and tables. Be on the lookout for an outdoor dining dome — an enclosed heating area a bit like an igloo — that will be available for private parties when it’s installed. Call to confirm availability: 509-940-5585. Hours: 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday. Website: atthebradley.com Facebook.
▪ D’s Wicked Cider House at 9312 W. 10th Ave., in Kennewick has as a rustic backyard feel perfect for the campfire lovers. The cider taphouse has a large wood firepit in its gravel area with tables and chairs as well as Adirondack chairs placed around the fire for lounging. You may want to bring a lap blanket and bundle up. Hours: Vary. Call to confirm. Call: 509-627-3100. Website: dswickedcider.com. Facebook
▪ Foodies Brick and Mortar in Kennewick at 308 W. Kennewick Ave. has outdoor dining with heaters provided. Foodies Too at 701 The Parkway in downtown Richland also has taken their outdoor dining up a notch with heaters and pop-up tents that offer some protection from the weather. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call: 509-591-0424. Website: eatatfoodies.com. Facebook.
▪ Dive into childhood memories by making s’mores at a firepit at The Dive. The cozy burger joint at 2000 Logston Blvd. in Richland has fireplaces and heaters. Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday. Call: 509-316-3483. Website: thediverichland.com. Facebook
▪ All locations of The Dugout have been equipped with an outside tent that encloses a dining area with heaters. The Southridge patio has commercial overhead heaters. Locations are at Richland: 99 Lee Blvd.; Pasco: 7111 Burden Blvd.; Kennewick: 4810 W. Hildebrand Blvd. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. all locations. Online: Pasco’s Facebook; Richland’s Facebook; Kennewick’s Facebook.
▪ Ice Harbor Brewery at 206 Benton St. in Downtown Kennewick is getting creative and put a call out for heaters to ensure diners have a warm eating experience. Hours: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Call: 509-582-5340. Website: iceharbor.com. Ice Harbor Downtown Facebook.
▪ Ice Harbor Marina has both heaters and a view. The brewpub at Clover Island in Kennewick has a patio with heater has views of the river, recently installed lights on the surrounding trees — and of course warm food and cold beer. Be sure to check out the soup of the day. Hours: noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and noon to 3 p.m. Sundays. Call: 509-582-5340. Website: iceharbor.com. Ice Harbor Marina Facebook
▪ Kagen Coffee & Crepes at 270 Williams Blvd., at The Uptown in Richland changed hours last week to be open daily. Gourmet crepes and coffee are served while seated on the walkway in front. Call: 509-851-7186. Website: kagenandco.com. Facebook.
Email Allison Stormo at astormo@tricityherald.com to add your restaurant or bar to the list of places offering outdoor seating and dining areas.
This story was originally published November 28, 2020 at 5:00 AM.