We asked readers to nominate their favorite restaurant patio and then put the finalists to an online vote.
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Here are the top patio picks from readers for 2025:
1. Rudy’s Red Eye Grill: 4940 U.S. 61 N., White Bear Lake, 651-653-6718; rudysredeye.com
2. Alary’s Bar & Barbeque (St. Paul): 139 E. Seventh St., St. Paul; 651-224-7717; alarys.com
3. Charlie’s Restaurant and Irish Pub/Papa’s Rooftop at Water Street Inn: 101 S. Water St., Stillwater; 651-439-6000; waterstreetinn.us/papas-rooftop/
4. St. Paul Brewing: 688 Minnehaha Ave., St. Paul, 651-698-1945; stpaulbrewing.com
5. P.D. Pappy’s: 422 Mulberry St E, Stillwater; 651-430-1147; pdpappysonline.com
6. W.A. Frost: 374 Selby Ave., St. Paul; 651-224-5715; wafrost.com
7. Pier 500: 500 First St., Hudson, Wis., 715-386-5504; pierfivehundred.com
8. (tie) Brunson’s Pub: 956 Payne Ave., St. Paul; 651-447-2483; brunsonspub.com
8. (tie) Moscow on the Hill: 371 Selby Ave., St. Paul, 651-291-1236; moscowonthehill.com
9. (tie) Iron Ranger: 1085 Grand Ave., St. Paul; 651-487-1913; ironrangermn.com
9. (tie) Muddy Waters (Prescott, Wis): 231 Broad St., Prescott, Wis., 715-262-5999; muddywatersbarandgrill.biz
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