Whitefish Bay Patio Dining Guide (2025)

When warm Lake Michigan breezes roll up Silver Spring Drive, alfresco tables fill fast. Below you’ll find every spot in the village that offers a true patio or porch experience—plus a look ahead at what’s coming. Bookmark it for summer lunches, fall fish-fries, and those occasional 50-degree “bonus” days we Milwaukeeans refuse to waste.

Moxie Food + Drink

501 E. Silver Spring Dr.

Moxie’s garden-style patio feels like a pocket courtyard, screened with arborvitae and ornamental grasses. It seats about 30 guests on a first-come basis, and servers will happily keep the Old Fashioneds flowing while you linger over short-rib Bolognese. Dinner runs Tuesday–Saturday with Sunday brunch.

Pro tip: Patio tables open the same moment as the dining room.

The Bay Restaurant

342 E. Silver Spring Dr.

Smack in the center of downtown, The Bay’s sidewalk patio is lively but never cramped—perfect for people-watching during July 4th or Holiday Stroll parades. Expect generous wine pours, locally sourced burgers, and the occasional live-music set.

Pro tip: Ask for the seasonal veggie burger

Jack Pandl’s Whitefish Bay Inn

1319 E. Henry Clay St.

A century-old institution with a shaded, garden-ringed terrace. Friday fish fry and Wiener schnitzel taste even better outside, where string lights and mature trees create a North Shore supper-club vibe. Reservations recommended for Sunday brunch.

Pro tip: Split a slice of the famous pecan pie—Pandl’s portions are hearty.

Forage Kitchen

103 E. Silver Spring Dr.

Craving something lighter? Forage’s cozy patio seats small groups for grain bowls, kombucha on tap, and kids-friendly wraps before walking to Klode Park. Dedicated pickup spots make grab-and-go picnics effortless.

Pro tip: Mid-afternoon (2–4 pm) is the quiet window for laptop work or stroller parking.

Stone Creek Coffee + Kitchen

601 E. Silver Spring Dr.

Reopened in 2023 where City Market once stood, Stone Creek added a four-season porch and plans for a walk-up window—ideal for early-morning lattes or late-night study sessions. Expect scratch pastries, breakfast bowls, beer & wine, and plenty of plug-ins. OnMilwaukee

Pro tip: Order inside, then slide onto the porch for a warm winter coffee break or breezy summer hangout.

Quick Patio-Season Tips

• Call ahead on cool or rainy days. Wisconsin weather changes fast, and some patios close when temps dip below 60 °F.

• Leash up—politely. All five current patios allow dogs at outside tables; bring a water bowl and stick to the perimeter to keep servers’ paths clear.

• Bike-friendly streets. Silver Spring has ample racks; Klode Park is a five-minute coast east if you want a lakefront stroll after dinner.

• Parking hack. Use the free village lot on N. Marlborough Dr. after 5 pm; meters along Silver Spring turn over quickly during peak lunch.

Whether you’re grabbing grain bowls before the kids’ dance recital or lingering over craft cocktails at sunset, Whitefish Bay’s patios offer a laid-back slice of summer (and spring… and fall). See you under the string lights.

Looking for more area patios? Try these outdoor dining spots in Shorewood.