Sunsational Patios: Where to Dine Outdoors This Summer
This season, the Copper Cellar Family of Restaurants invites you to join us for a quintessential summer experience: dining al fresco on one of our many patios!
With over 20 restaurant locations, each featuring unique patio spaces, we’ve got an outdoor spot for everyone. Local, visitor, regular, or first-timer — come enjoy the sunshine and a mouth-watering meal on one of our patios to make it a truly sun-sational summer!
Relaxing Days & Fun Summer Nights
Laid back lunches or memorable summer game nights: Our patios offer the perfect settings for both. Many of our patios host live music and entertainment on select nights, making our restaurants a great choice for groups and families looking to eat good and make memories.
Join us for weekly trivia nights, hosted in collaboration with the Southeast’s premier live team trivia company, Knox Trivia Guys, or opt for Singo night, a musical spin on the traditional bingo!
Here’s a glimpse of all our patios have to offer:
- Live entertainment
- Spacious & scenic settings
- TVs to watch on game days
- Select waterfront locations
A Quick Guide to Our Popular Patios
If you’re anything like us, summer is all about patio life. But every outdoor dining space has a different atmosphere and offerings, which is why we’ve streamlined the search with this quick guide to some of our most popular restaurant patios across East Tennessee:
Calhoun’s On the River
Opened in 1988, this famous location sits on the edge of the Tennessee River across from UT’s campus. Calhoun’s On the River is convenient to Neyland Stadium, Thompson-Boling Arena, and several downtown hotels. This location also offers a dock where guests can moor their boats, as well as outdoor and enclosed deck spaces with beautiful views of the river.
Calhoun’s in Oak Ridge
Love Calhoun’s but live closer to the Oak Ridge area? We’ve got you covered. Located on the banks of Melton Hill Lake, this restaurant sits along the beautiful Oak Ridge greenways with every seat in the restaurant offering a view of the water!
Similar to the Downtown Knox location, this Calhoun’s is also accessible by boat, making it the perfect spot to pull up and enjoy a delicious summer meal and some fresh air along the water.
Corner16 (Middlebrook or Northshore)
With two convenient locations — one on Middlebrook Pike and the other on Northshore and the corner of Pellissippi Parkway) — Corner16 offers indoor dining with a full bar and lounge area, but it’s the indoor-outdoor patio we can’t get enough of! Complete with game nights, cornhole boards, and family-friendly menu items like our house-made sodas and floats, this patio is a can’t miss stop during summer.
Chesapeake’s (Gatlinburg)
Conveniently located on the Parkway, Chesapeake’s Downtown Gatlinburg location is just steps from many attractions and hotels. This location boasts fantastic views of the river and features a raw bar and heated patio for outdoor dining. It’s unlike any other dining experience in Gatlinburg! Come surround yourself with the beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains while enjoying fresh seafood for a memorable summer meal.
Chesapeake’s (West Knoxville)
Love seafood but looking for a patio spot in Knox? Chesapeake’s West Knoxville location is the place for you! With a unique industrial style and spacious outdoor area, this convenient location is a great choice for patio lovers. Transformed from an old warehouse into a modern, trendy restaurant, Chesapeake’s offers a fresh, regionally-inspired menu and raw bar in a relaxing summer setting. From quick lunches with colleagues or friends to romantic date nights, this is a patio that’s sure to please.
Reminder: It’s Football Time in Tennessee
In East Tennessee, the only thing better than summer on the patio is fall on the patio! There’s no better time to plan where you’ll be watching on game days this fall. Stop by this summer or fall to scope us out and see why our patios are gearing up to become your go-to spots for cheering on the Vols with your community this football season!
Find a Restaurant Patio Near You
Whether you’re looking to celebrate the season with family or simply kick back with a cold one after work, we can’t wait to serve you this summer! View all of our restaurant locations and explore more sun-sational patios near you.
