By: Diani Spechler , OpenTable
This popular gastropub offers 6,500 square feet of alfresco seating on two levels. Order a spicy fried chicken sandwich or a cheeseburger to pair with a cold craft beer. The drinks list is so extensive that it’s best to go with a Texas Flight for $12—six popular Lone Star State brews. Picnic tables, outdoor games, and dog-friendly spaces make Thirsty Lion a fine place to linger on a sunny spring afternoon.