Five outdoor fine-dining spots
Cafe Amelie
912 Royal St., 412-8965
One of the prettiest courtyards in the French Quarter is filled with flowers and candles.
Commander's Palace
1403 Washington Ave., 899-8221
The courtyard is open seasonally, and this is the time to enjoy it.
Dante's Kitchen
736 Dante St., 861-3121
The farm-fresh items taste even better at twilight on the patio.
Martinique Bistro
5908 Magazine St., 891-8495
Vine-covered walls cloister this outdoor dining space.
Mat & Naddie's Restaurant
937 Leonidas St., 861-9600
From a meandering deck overlooking the levee, the view is almost rural.
