Beautiful weather is upon us, and there is no better way to enjoy it than with an outdoor dining trip to some of the best eateries in the region, reported Ed Williams in Main Line Today.

Within Montgomery County, six restaurants placed among the loveliest restaurants for outdoor dining around the Main Line.

The Landing Kitchen in Bala Cynwyd overlooks the banks of the Schuylkill River and offers a menu filled with enticing upscale-casual fare.

Not Your Average Joe’s in Ardmore is set inside a converted movie theater, and serves casual American cuisine and specialty cocktails.

Meanwhile, Villa Artigiano Ristorante in Ardmore is a BYOB offering classic dishes from across Italy.

Ripplewood Whiskey & Craft, also in Ardmore, has a patio lined with plants that offers a comfortable way to enjoy an exquisite meal.

Jasper’s Backyard in Conshohocken has a unique outdoor space that is secluded and intimate. The menu is defined by its locally sourced ingredients.

Finally, the patio at Coyote Crossing in Conshohocken boasts attractive wrought-iron seating and tables, a trickling fountain, and lots of shade. This makes it the perfect setting to enjoy the quesadillas, enchiladas, and tacos.

Read more about the loveliest restaurants for outdoor dining in the Main Line Today.

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