WHY AL FRESCO RESTAURANTS ARE ALWAYS FULL


Today’s outdoor dining scene pales in comparison to days passed. Gone are uncomfortable tables, worn awnings and flimsy patio umbrellas. Al fresco dining is now an entirely revamped outdoor experience, holding cutting-edge features and inviting fare that’s drawing customers in for more… 

Al Fresco Dining Invigorates the Senses


Providing customers ‘an experience’ as much as a locale. Festive and exotic, properly decked-out, trendy outdoor settings stimulate the senses, making food and drink seemingly fresher and better.

Outdoor Dining offers a More Intimate Experience 

Tucked-away from busy, indoor spaces, patio dining space provides a ‘secret garden’ that draws patrons in to its escape. Hidden seating created by greenery or comfy, tall booth seating provides respite, from couples looking to share a romantic meal, to lone diners seeking a pocket of quiet to take in a book or sporting event on an outdoor flat screen.

An Al Fresco Oasis 


In busy urban settings, patio dining can serve as an oasis: A secluded courtyard amidst the bustling energy of downtown. In the right setting, with the right patio seating addition, your restaurant can take advantage of waterfront landscapes, mountain vistas, skyline views, and even people-watching opportunities, offering an experience even the most intriguing indoor eating environment cannot match.

A Sense of Connection with Nature


Installed adjacent to edible landscaping or with foodie fare surrounding in planter boxes, greenery adds not only ambiance, but provides chefs fresh and flavorful culinary staples, while offering patrons a connection to Mother Nature and their food.

Unparalleled View

  
Given the right location rooftop, waterside, or surrounded by sweeping mountain views, outdoor dining locales can provide the ideal ambiance for customers, particularly out of town vacationers, 82% of which prefer dining at full-service outdoor venues while sightseeing. Dining spots with such stunning views instill a festive mood, prompting patrons to indulge in cocktails and hors d’oeuvres, boosting ticket prices. An investment in the construction of an outdoor dining space in such scenic locales offers opportunities to reap huge rewards.

2-for-1 Opportunities


Adding a patio dining space with ‘outdoor only’ menus and drink specials creates an exclusive feel, essentially providing restaurateurs the opportunity to add a second eatery to the existing space, widening the selection for guests. A more casual environment, it can also draw in new clientele as an alternative to upscale dining interiors.   

Capitalizing on Cabin Fever


With generations of working Americans trapped indoors for the majority of the week, cashing-in on cabin fever is fairly easy. The key is in enticement. A flimsy patio umbrella, rickety table set, and a couple of spindly hanging planter baskets won’t tempt potential patrons. Customers are looking for an alluring oasis, and as a space that advertises your business, you won’t want your patios persona to disappoint.  

Create a Captivating, Comfortable Dining Space


Provide a space that allows patrons to make the most of the outdoor regardless of the weather, with appealing furniture and features. Allow guests to enjoy the warmth of the sun on a cool spring morning, yet still maintain the ability to quickly adjust to summer showers and shading needs, with shelter that adjusts to nature on-demand or automatically. Keep customers up to 30-degrees cooler with ceiling fans in the shade of the summer sun. Add a stunning fireplace centerpiece or outdoor patio heaters for cool weather coziness and warmth, maximizing the potential of your outdoor dining space with the right amenity additions.  

Open up to new possibilities, taking advantage of all the outdoors has to offer. Add usable space and increase sales, drawing attention to your business and joining in the popular al fresco dining trend. Contact Amazing Pergolas and discover new ways to reinvent your outdoor space. Schedule a commercial design consultation today.  

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