Local Profile published a guide on September 18, 2026, listing recommended patio dining locations in Plano, Frisco, and McKinney. The article describes these venues as settings suitable for outdoor dining, citing features such as live music, family-friendly environments, and specific food and beverage offerings.
In Plano, the list includes Assembly Icehouse, a sports bar with big screens and a nearby playground, located at 6185 Assembly Park Blvd C. Bavette Grill, situated at 8100 N. Dallas Pkwy., Ste. 115, is noted for its gluten-free menu options and patio. CRÚ Food & Wine Bar at 7201 Bishop Rd., Ste.
E2, offers wine by the bottle or flight, while Ebb & Flow at 7300 L is described as having a canopy with pink and white flowers.
Frisco venues highlighted include DiDi’s Downtown at 7210 W. Main St., which serves scratch-made American food and hosts live music. Eight | 11 Place at 7080 Main St. is a wine bar with fire-pit tables.
Other Frisco locations listed are Hat Creek Burger Co., Ice House | PGA District at 4341 PGA Parkway, Jake’s Burgers & Beers at 6195 W Main St., Frisco Rail Yard at 9040 1st St., and The Star District at One Cowboys Way, which features patios near the Dallas Cowboys facility.
McKinney spots featured in the guide include Local Yocal at 350 East Louisiana St., known for its off-the-street patio. Sugarbacon Proper Kitchen at 216 W. Virginia St. offers a covered patio with misters. The Stix Icehouse at 301 Eldorado Pkwy #100 provides games like cornhole and ping pong.
