Birdie's Eastside

"Head to this giant, beautiful patio for a nice spot to hang outside. It’s also a great place on the East side to get a frozen espresso martini and enjoy bowls of proteins, grains, and vegetables. Don’t worry, though — smash burgers and fried chicken sandwiches are also available. One thing this place gets right is parking. There’s plenty of room in the ample parking lot." - Rachel Pinn, Courtney E. Smith

"The expansive patio on this East Dallas spot holds an open play space just for kids. Their parents can watch closely but get a little breathing room on the turfed patio. The kids menu has all the favorites: cheese pizza, chicken tenders, quesadillas, and grilled cheese. Parents can dip into the menu for grown-ups (and cocktails), from the vegan harvest bowl to the roast chicken breast. It’s also a solid brunch spot — not a meal that a lot of places have where kids fit right in." - Courtney E. Smith

"Between the massive outdoor patio with fire pits, the indoor/outdoor bar, and the generously sized dining room, there’s space for everyone at this restaurant. Don’t confuse it with Lawnie’s or the Katy Ice House though — this is a getaway for grown ups and families. The menu leans towards bowls, wraps, and flatbreads but there are indulgences like loaded fries and queso available too." - Courtney E. Smith

"East Dallas gets a family-friendly patio spot with the newest restaurant from Jon Alexis (you know him from TJ’s Seafood, Ramble Room, and Escondido Tex-Mex Patio). Oh, and non-family folks can rejoice because this patio is big enough to include space for the adults (kid-free or not) to drink. All that, and a massive indoor dining room too. The menu has a little bit of all the American classics, from chicken sandwiches and burgers to entree-sized salads to seafood and vegan bowls to flatbreads." - Courtney E. Smith

"Birdie’s Eastside, from TJ’s Seafood proprietor Jon Alexis, will open on December 13, 2023, with the biggest patio on that side of town. Initially offering happy hour and dinner, it plans to expand to include lunch and weekend brunch in 2024. The venue features a 7,000 square foot turfed patio for kids and a resort-style indoor and outdoor patio for adults." - Courtney E. Smith