Patios and outdoor dining in Johns Creek

Last checked Oct. 6, 2026. Refreshed every three months.

Outdoor tables in Johns Creek cluster on Old Alabama Road near Haynes Bridge Road, where Marlow’s Tavern, Santorini and Bruster’s all list outdoor seating, and along Medlock Bridge Road, with Mellow Mushroom, First Watch and two Starbucks stores. The Six Bridges Brewing taproom on Lakefield Drive has a patio that seats 50.

How we made this list. The places come from OpenStreetMap records inside Johns Creek’s city limits, the same data behind our local directory, checked against each place’s own website on Oct. 6, 2026. A place is listed only when its own site or location page says it has a patio or outdoor seating; we did not count photos, reviews or third-party listings. The list is alphabetical. It is not a ranking or a recommendation, and nobody paid to be on it. Have a patio we missed? Write to us to add or correct your entry.

The list

The places

Bruster’s Real Ice Cream lists outdoor seating and a drive-through at its Old Alabama Road shop, along with the chain’s rewards program.

First Watch serves breakfast, brunch and lunch, and its Johns Creek page says it has an outdoor patio. It offers dine-in, takeout and delivery, with an online waitlist.

Marlow’s Tavern describes a relaxed neighborhood tavern with a few TVs for the game and a patio for outdoor dining with handcrafted cocktails. Burgers are on its menu.

Mellow Mushroom is the pizza chain’s Medlock Bridge Parkway restaurant. Its location page lists a patio, along with draft beer and cocktails.

Mojito Cafe serves Cuban food on Nesbit Ferry Road. Its site lists outdoor seating, a full bar and live music among its features.

Santorini Greek Restaurant serves Greek dishes from family recipes and says guests can eat in its indoor lounge or “out on the sun-filled patio.” It also books parties and caters. It is closed Monday.

Six Bridges Brewing runs a Johns Creek taproom with a patio that seats 50, or holds 75 standing, its site says. Food comes from local food trucks, or guests can bring their own, and the whole taproom is dog friendly.

Starbucks lists outdoor seating at three of its four Johns Creek stores. The fourth, at Medlock Bridge and Abbotts Bridge roads, has a drive-thru instead.

Before you go

Call ahead if you need a patio table for a group, and check our dog-friendly guide before bringing a dog, since each restaurant sets its own pet rules.

Related lists: wings, pizza, Mexican and Tex-Mex, barbecue, breakfast and coffee, burgers, sushi and Asian, ice cream and desserts, bakeries and every list by category. Also: brunch, date night and the business directory.

Frequently asked questions

Where is there outdoor seating in Johns Creek?

Places whose own sites list a patio or outdoor seating include Marlow’s Tavern, Santorini and Bruster’s on Old Alabama Road, Mellow Mushroom and First Watch on Medlock Bridge Road, Mojito Cafe on Nesbit Ferry Road, the Six Bridges Brewing taproom on Lakefield Drive and three Starbucks stores.

Which Johns Creek restaurant has a patio for dinner?

Marlow’s Tavern at 3719 Old Alabama Road, Santorini at 3005 Old Alabama Road and Mellow Mushroom at 6000 Medlock Bridge Parkway all list a patio and serve dinner. Marlow’s is open until 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday and 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.

Is there a brunch patio in Johns Creek?

First Watch at 11720 Medlock Bridge Road says it has an outdoor patio for breakfast, brunch and lunch. It is open 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. daily.

Can I bring my dog to a patio in Johns Creek?

The Six Bridges Brewing taproom at 11455 Lakefield Drive says its whole taproom is dog friendly and it has a patio. Other patios set their own rules, so ask first.