Top Raleigh eats with outside seats

RALEIGH -- Grabbing a bite this weekend? Take advantage of the warmer weather while checking out one of these spots with outdoor seating.

Gonza Tacos Y Tequila

Perks: Sits next to one other restaurant (Papa's Pizza) and a dessert joint (Two Roosters Ice Cream)

Outdoor seating description: 18 outdoor tables with outdoor heaters. Walls raise up for added light, or if it's rainy, you can enjoy the outdoors without the weather. Outdoor seating is universal - can sit out in cold and hot weather

Weekend specials: "Everything is special!" - Gonza Salamanca, owner

Location: 7713-39 Lead Mine Road

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Perks: Rustic brick background and rooftop access that's Instagram worthy. As the owner says. "This is kind of the postcard picture of Raleigh."

Outdoor seating description: 10 tables overlook Wilmington and Hargett streets

Weekend specials: Seasonal salads, pork nachos with BBQ from the pit

Location: 14 E Hargett Street

Tupelo Honey

Perks: Oberon street side, very urban hip vibe. Accommodates pets

Outdoor seating description: 10 tables, eight covered by large umbrellas, plus a cozy lounge area

Weekend specials: The Tupelo Honey app allows customers to sign up and accumulate points

Location: 425 Oberlin Road

Raleigh Beer Garden

Perks: Any beer you want is on draft. Has a variety of games on the campus (corn hole, Jenga etc.)

Outdoor seating description: Outdoor seating is virtually unlimited. A live wood bar presents many seats for parties of one.The bar itself opens up to the outside. A tree stands as decor in front of a massive collection of spirits and liquors and that's just the bottom floor

Weekend specials: NC Beer Fest

Location: 614 Glenwood Avenue

MoJoes Burger Joint

Perks: Glenwood Avenue street side, easy access. Food smells fill the air. Wait staff is accessible and incredibly friendly. Pets welcome

Outdoor seating description: 16 tables plus bar style seating

Weekend specials: Changes every day

Location: 620 Glenwood Avenue

The Station at Person Street

Perks: All of the outdoor seating is covered, so if it rains, you're covered. TVs at the bar. Dogs welcome

Outdoor seating description: 19 tables varying is size, plus a bar to fit your outdoor needs, but the walls open up to reveal the inside, outside

Weekend specials: Beer specials Saturday and Sunday; brunch from 11-2 on Sunday. $4 Bloody Mary's and Mimosas on Sundays

Location: 701 N Person Street

Hibernian Irish Pub

Perks: Massive windows open to reveal Raleigh and street happenings. Comfy couches are available downstairs. There's a solid view of parts of the Capital city. Has a very relaxed

Outdoor seating description: Nine tables downstairs street side. Upstairs, at least 16 tables varying in size with a bar. Upstairs also offers heaters

Weekend specials: Draft beer specials, range in variety and prices

Location: 311 Glenwood Avenue