11 Calgary restaurants on Canada-wide list of 100 best patios

Eleven Calgary restaurants have popped up on the 100 best patios in Canada list, just in time for the outdoor eating and drinking season.

The 100 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants inCanadafor 2016, provided by Open Tablea leading international operator of online restaurant reservations, used the opinions of 275,000 restaurant reviewers by Open Table diners for more than 1,700 restaurants in Canada.

The reviews were submitted between May 1, 2015,and April 30, 2016.

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Calgary's 11 patios include city-wide restaurants from downtown to the suburbs and, like all the eaterieson the list,are noted for their views, vibe, food and location.

"Outdoor dining has become a staple in Canada's highly anticipated patio season, with locals and tourists on the search for the next lush landscape or urban oasis to enjoy the warm weather and a memorable dining experience," said Ziv Schierau, an Open Table spokesperson in a news release.

In total,Alberta had 18 patios on the list. Ontario led all provinces with 41, followed by British Columbia with 34and Qubec with five.

Here's the list of top patios in Calgary.

• Bonterra Trattoria
• Bow Valley Ranche Restaurant
• charbar
• Cibo
• Cilantro
• The Living Room Restaurant
• Redwater Rustic Grille Aspen Estates
• River Caf
• Rouge
• Scopa Neighbourhood Italian
• Symons Roadhouse

Seven more restaurants made the list in Alberta.

Top patios around Alberta:

• The Bavarian Inn Restaurant Bragg Creek
• Firestone Restaurant and Bar Lethbridge
• Harvest Room Fairmont Hotel Macdonald Edmonton
• Iron Goat Pub & Grill Canmore
• Italian Farmhouse Restaurant & Bar Bragg Creek
• Juniper Bistro The Juniper Hotel Banff
• The Parlour Italian Kitchen & Bar Edmonton

See the complete list.