Patio Happy Hours in Eden Prairie

Eden Prairie's patios serve the city's big after-work crowd, drawing the corporate-campus professionals out of the office parks the moment the weather turns. When Minnesota's short patio season arrives, outdoor seating around the Eden Prairie Center mall district and down toward Flying Cloud Drive fills quickly, especially on the first pleasant Fridays of the year.

The perks of suburban patio drinking apply here in full: ample free parking, easy access off Highway 212 and the I-494 loop, and a transit center near the mall district for those who'd rather leave the car. The venues are spread across a lot of ground, from roadhouse-style spots near the airport to the concentrated cluster around the mall, so a designated driver or rideshare helps if you're patio-hopping. The area's lakes and preserves make outdoor seats especially appealing.

Use the list below to find Eden Prairie's patio happy hours, and take advantage of the warm months while they last. When the season is this short, the outdoor table is always worth claiming.