Fine Dining on the Best Restaurant Patio in Raleigh

We made it through the most challenging days of summer, y’all. We endured weeks of record-breaking heat and ground-soaking rain, so now we can sit back and savor the dreamiest parts of North Carolina’s blissful temperate climate. For the next month or two, everyone in Raleigh will be looking for the best restaurant patio so they can make the most of these days when it’s still light outside well into the evening, and it’s not too hot (or too cold).

If you’re looking for an upscale, locally owned restaurant in Raleigh with an idyllic outdoor dining area, you’re going to fall in love with Margaux’s Restaurant.

Outdoor Fine Dining

Margaux’s is one of the rare fine dining restaurants in Raleigh that offers upscale indoor and outdoor dining options. Margaux’s outdoor patio is a North Raleigh oasis where you can luxuriate over dinner and drinks as you and your loved ones combine your passion for fine dining with your love of the great outdoors.

Imagine biting into our Roast Peppercorn Crusted Pekin Half Duckling while you bask in the fresh, crisp air of a North Carolina night, and it’s easy to see why News & Observer readers awarded Margaux’s the gold medal for Best Outdoor Dining in Raleigh.

Freshness Abounds

Margaux’s chefs change the menu every day to feature fresh, sustainably sourced seasonal meats and produce, so you’ll be surrounded by freshness as you relish every bite of your exquisite meal on our restaurant patio.

Our chefs infuse each dish with flavors from around the world, which means you can experience fresh, new cuisine every time you dine at Margaux’s. However, don’t fret if you like to keep your restaurant order predictable: Just check out the Vintage: Circa 1992 section of our daily menu. The three dishes in this section—Grilled Filet with Roquefort crumbles, Mustard Seared Calves Liver, and Pekin Half Duckling—have been on our menu since we opened in 1992 and will most likely be on our menu for many years to come.

Enhanced Romance

Fine dining is inherently romantic, and it’s infinitely more romantic when you combine fine dining with fresh air and the great outdoors. Margaux’s verdant patio features a green screen of lush plants and subtle lighting that tends to make everyone look gorgeous, so it’s perfect for date night. Whether you’re meeting up for a sizzling hot date or dining with a group, the warm, welcoming atmosphere of our patio will help you relax so you can connect with your dining companions.

You might prefer to describe Margaux’s patio as magical instead of romantic if you’re dining with platonic friends or family, but we feel sure our positive patio vibes will enhance your evening, nonetheless.

Fine Dining with Your Furry Friends

When you make reservations for an outdoor table at Margaux’s, you don’t have to leave your beloved family dog at home—your dog can join you for an upscale al fresco dinner on our patio. We love meeting your furry family members, so go ahead and bring your dog on your next date!

*Please bring only friendly, well-behaved pets for outdoor fine dining and leave rambunctious or unruly pets at home. Some people feel skittish around animals, so please always keep your dog on a leash at your table.

Reservations Recommended

Give yourself permission to sit back and enjoy the last of these gorgeous late summer evenings with the people you love. Whether you’re celebrating a milestone, or you just want to enjoy a mid-week family meal, Margaux’s patio offers the best outdoor atmosphere in Raleigh. When you make reservations, make sure to specify that you want an outdoor table.