Outdoor Dining Experiences Only in The Colony

Dining alfresco is a treat—a respite as much as a reward. And while the food is certainly important, going out to eat is really about the experience. Outdoor dining is perfect for a more laid-back outing or for meals that linger. Whether you want to eat on the water, come together on a communal patio, or take in live music with the cool breeze, The Colony, TX has just what you’re craving.


Dining at The Lake

The Colony’s proximity to Lewisville Lake makes it an ideal spot for lakeside dining. Pay a visit to Angelina’s Don Francisco’s for authentic Tex-Mex and cool margaritas. Their casual patio makes for an amazing spot to watch the sun set behind the water.

The Rackhouse, located next door, shares the same beautiful views paired with a scratch kitchen and whiskey bar. With plenty of outdoor seating, The Rackhouse is prime location for taking in the sights (and drinks).


Music With Your Meal

The Colony is home to a variety of venues where you can see a concert, get a meal, and enjoy the outdoors all at once. For a relaxed backyard meets bar atmosphere, check out Truck Yard, which, as its name suggests, plays host to an ever-rotating selection of food trucks. In addition, they sell their own food and drinks, which you can enjoy on the patio or expansive lawn filled with eclectic furniture and oversized games. You can also get a front-row seat to a range of local musicians any night of the week.


Shared Patio Dining: The More, the Merrier

Six restaurants, a massive patio and an off-leash dog park – all in one great location: The Shacks. You’ll find coffee, pizza, burgers, street tacos, and more, not to mention craft beer and cocktails. Since the raised patio is directly above the dog park, you can enjoy your meal while watching your dog play and socialize or they can dine with you on the patio. Doesn’t get much better than that!

Different menus for different tastes, The Oasis, is another collection of restaurants that share an outdoor patio with suspended lighting and natural tree cover. Choose from your favorite menu items, such as fresh seafood or New York-style woodfired pizza, then stick around for late-night dancing and drinks!

The Grotto is an assortment of restaurants featuring diverse flavors and styles connected by a lush underground outdoor space. Savor house-made pasta and deeply satisfying Italian food at Quartino Ristorante. With delicious dishes and excellent service, Tande Thai aims to bring you casual, resort-style dining with traditional Thai flavors. For a more intimate setting, enter the Red Phone Booth, a lounge bar modeled after a prohibition-era speakeasy. Be sure to follow the dress code and secure the exclusive code for entry.


Picnic-Ready Meals

Take-out is the name of the game when it comes to planning a quick and easy picnic. Unwrap a tasty slider curated by local sandwich shops or nosh on a refreshing salad and light bites from a nearby café. The options are endless with a catered spread from your favorite restaurant. With an array of cuisines readily available to-go, picnics in The Colony transform into memorable culinary experiences with flavors to satisfy every palate and preference. Check out a complete list of eateries for more picnic-friendly takeout.


Eating Up Good Vibes in The Colony

Special cuisines and unique restaurants can be a memorable part of any trip. Trying something new, mixing great live entertainment, or getting to dine with your canine companions are all perfect ways to elevate the everyday event of eating to extraordinary proportions


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