5 Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Downtown, College Station TX
Updated 11 October 2026 · 9 restaurants in Downtown, College Station TX considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants in Downtown College Station, Texas that Google lists as having outdoor seating. They are ranked by Google rating, so the highest scores appear first. It helps anyone planning a patio lunch, a casual dinner outside or a meal with cocktails. Each entry shows the Google category, price range where Google lists one, weekly hours, address and themes reviewers mention most often. Nine qualifying businesses were considered before these five were selected. Hours and patio availability can change with the season, so confirm before you go.
#1
Napa Flats Bistro
★ 4.8 (1,186 Google reviews)Bistro$20–60 per person
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Napa Flats Bistro is a bistro on Google with a 4.8 rating from 1,186 reviews. Its price range is listed as $20 to $60. It serves lunch and dinner most days, with an earlier Sunday schedule. The address is 4344 Texas 6 Frontage Road. Google lists outdoor seating, dine-in, delivery, kerbside pickup, great cocktails, a great wine list and great desserts, plus wheelchair access. Reviewers mention a gumbo full of meat, a pork chop with New Orleans grits, a pesto salmon, and attentive service.
Best for: Dinner outside with cocktails
- Address
- 4344 Texas 6 Frontage Rd, College Station, TX 77845, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–10 pm; Mon 11 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm; Sat 10 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–10 pm; Sun 10 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm; Thu 11 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm; Tue 11 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm; Wed 11 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–9:30 pm
#2
Casa Mangiare
★ 4.8 (750 Google reviews)Italian restaurant$40–100 per person
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Casa Mangiare is an Italian restaurant with a 4.8 rating from 750 reviews on Google. Its price range is listed as $40 to $100. Hours are dinner Monday through Saturday from 4:30 to 10 pm, with lunch and dinner on Sunday. The address is 840 University Drive East. Google lists outdoor seating, dine-in, a private dining room, live music and a large wine list. Reviewers mention focaccia with herb oil, fresh squid, a filet with green peppercorn sauce, and a bar staff that is attentive.
Best for: Wine-focused dinners and live music
- Address
- 840 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840, United States
- Hours
- Fri 4:30–10 pm; Mon 4:30–10 pm; Sat 4:30–10 pm; Sun 11 am–2:30 pm, 4:30–9 pm; Thu 4:30–10 pm; Tue 4:30–10 pm; Wed 4:30–10 pm
#3
Willie's Grill & Icehouse
★ 4.6 (3,720 Google reviews)American restaurant$10–20 per person
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Willie's Grill & Icehouse is an American restaurant with a 4.6 rating from 3,720 reviews on Google. Its price range is listed as $10 to $20. Hours run from 11 am to 11 pm on Friday and Saturday, with shorter weekday and Sunday hours. The address is 940 University Drive East. Google lists outdoor seating, delivery, fast service, a great beer selection, sports viewing and a quick bite option. Reviewers mention burgers, fried mushrooms, a crawfish special, and a patio that feels like an indoor-outdoor space.
Best for: Burgers and sports on the patio
- Address
- 940 University Dr E, College Station, TX 77840, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–11 pm; Mon 11 am–10 pm; Sat 11 am–11 pm; Sun 11 am–9:30 pm; Thu 11 am–10 pm; Tue 11 am–10 pm; Wed 11 am–10 pm
#4
Piada Italian Street Food
★ 4.6 (1,228 Google reviews)Italian restaurant
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Piada Italian Street Food is an Italian restaurant with a 4.6 rating from 1,228 reviews on Google. Hours are daily from 10:45 am to 11 pm. The address is 1025 University Drive, Suite 109. Google lists outdoor seating, counter service, catering, delivery, and vegetarian and vegan options, plus wheelchair access. Reviewers mention fresh salads and wraps, a pesto pasta with chicken, large portions, and friendly staff. A few say lines can get long when the restaurant is short-staffed.
Best for: Quick, fresh Italian lunches
- Address
- 1025 University Dr Ste 109, College Station, TX 77845, United States
- Hours
- daily 10:45 am–11 pm
#5
Blaze Pizza
★ 4.5 (1,251 Google reviews)Pizza restaurant$10–20 per person
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Blaze Pizza is a pizza restaurant with a 4.5 rating from 1,251 reviews on Google. Its price range is listed as $10 to $20. Hours are Friday and Saturday from 10:30 am to midnight and daily from 10:30 am to 11 pm on other days. The address is 143 Century Square Drive, Suite 100. Google lists outdoor seating, counter service, delivery, beer, and vegetarian and vegan options. Reviewers mention a clean dining room, plenty of seating and quick ordering, while some feel the food could be better.
Best for: Fast, build-your-own pizza
- Address
- 143 Century Square Dr Ste 100, College Station, TX 77840, United States
- Hours
- Fri 10:30 am–12 am; Mon 10:30 am–11 pm; Sat 10:30 am–12 am; Sun 10:30 am–11 pm; Thu 10:30 am–11 pm; Tue 10:30 am–11 pm; Wed 10:30 am–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 9 restaurants in Downtown, College Station TX with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Outdoor seating”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Napa Flats Bistro and Casa Mangiare take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Napa Flats Bistro ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.8 from 1,186 reviews. Casa Mangiare is second at 4.8 from 750 reviews.
Which restaurants in Downtown, College Station TX are open late?
Blaze Pizza stays open until 12 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Napa Flats Bistro $20–60; Casa Mangiare $40–100; Willie's Grill & Icehouse $10–20; Blaze Pizza $10–20. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Napa Flats Bistro, Casa Mangiare, Willie's Grill & Icehouse, Piada Italian Street Food and Blaze Pizza.
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