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Wineries with Outdoor Seating in Minnesota

26 of the 684 wineries, breweries, distilleries and wine bars we track in Minnesota have outdoor seating. Full listings for every city are on the Minnesota page.

26locations
23cities
684locations statewide

A winery's map listing rarely distinguishes between a couple of picnic tables on the grass and a landscaped patio or vineyard-view terrace — outdoor seating is either missing from the data or buried in a generic amenities tag. Every winery on this page has outdoor seating confirmed from the winery's own website or photos, not guessed from its general listing.

Minneapolis 3

  1. Tattersall Distilling

    1620 Central Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

    TastingsToursOutdoor seatingPrivate eventsDog friendly
  2. Norseman Distillery

    451 Taft St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

    Food servedOutdoor seatingPrivate eventsDog friendly
  3. Brühaven

    1368 Lasalle Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55403-2316

    Monday - Thursday: 2 PM - 10 PM, Saturday: 10 AM - 11 PM, Sunday: 10 AM - 8 PM

    Food servedOutdoor seatingPrivate events

Waconia 2

  1. Parley Lake Winery

    8280 Parley Lake Rd, Waconia, MN 55387-9607

    May-Oct: Fri 4pm-8pm, Sat-Sun 12pm-6pm; Nov-Dec: Fri closed, Sat-Sun 12pm-5pm

    TastingsOutdoor seatingPrivate events
  2. The Winery at Sovereign Estate

    9950 N Shore Rd, Waconia, MN 55387-9503

    Tue-Sun 12pm-9pm approx, Mon closed

    TastingsFood servedOutdoor seatingPrivate events

Albert Lea 1

  1. Three Oak Wines

    73505 225th St, Albert Lea, MN 56007-4713

    Fri 5-9pm, Sat 2-8pm, Sun 2-6pm

    Food servedOutdoor seatingPrivate events

Cambria 1

  1. Morgan Creek Vineyards

    Cambria, MN

    Festival days only, 12-5pm

    Outdoor seatingPrivate events

Cambridge 1

  1. Red Pine Winery

    31043 Polk St NE, Cambridge, MN 55008-6827

    Thu-Sat 12-7:30, Sun 12-6:30

    TastingsToursOutdoor seatingPrivate events

Currie 1

  1. Painted Prairie Vineyard

    1575 250th Ave, Currie, MN 56123-1128

    Thu 5-9pm, Fri-Sat 12-9pm, Sun 11-5pm

    TastingsFood servedOutdoor seatingPrivate events

Dayton 1

  1. Thicket Hill Vineyard

    17501 Dayton River Rd, Dayton, MN 55327-4408

    Outdoor seatingPrivate events

Ham Lake 1

  1. Willow Tree Winery

    828 Constance Blvd NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304-5349

    Thu 1-5pm, Fri-Sun 1-7pm (May-Oct)

    TastingsOutdoor seatingPrivate events

Hastings 1

  1. Alexis Bailly Vineyard

    18200 Kirby Ave S, Hastings, MN 55033-9340

    Thu 2-8pm, Fri-Sat 12-8pm, Sun 12-6pm

    TastingsToursOutdoor seatingPrivate events

Isanti 1

  1. Stone Lion Winery and Events

    24542 Verdin St NW, Isanti, MN 55040-4407

    Outdoor seatingPrivate events

Jordan 1

  1. Mousse Sparkling Wine Co.

    115 1st St E, Jordan, MN 55352-1501

    Th 4-8,Fr 2-9,Sa 12-8,Su 12-6

    TastingsOutdoor seatingPrivate events

Laporte 1

  1. Forestedge Winery

    35295 MN-64, Laporte, MN 56461-4011

    Tue-Sun 10am-5:30pm

    TastingsOutdoor seatingPrivate events

Mankato 1

  1. Javens Family Vineyard & Winery

    20011 589th Ave, Mankato, MN 56001

    Fri 4-9pm, Sat 1-9pm (summer)

    TastingsOutdoor seatingPrivate events

New Prague 1

  1. Next Chapter Winery

    16945 320th St, New Prague, MN 56071-4542

    Daily, varies by day (see site)

    Food servedOutdoor seatingPrivate eventsDog friendly

New Ulm 1

  1. Morgan Creek Vineyards

    23707 478th Ave, New Ulm, MN 56073-5245

    TastingsOutdoor seatingPrivate events

North Branch 1

  1. North Ridge Winery

    7750 Highway 95 NE, North Branch, MN 55056-6578

    TastingsFood servedOutdoor seatingPrivate events

Plainview 1

  1. Whitewater Wines

    10832 Fischer Hill Dr, Plainview, MN 55964

    Fri-Sat 1-7pm, Sun 1-5pm

    TastingsFood servedOutdoor seating

Rosemount 1

  1. OMNI Winery & Event Center

    15675 Biscayne Ave W, Rosemount, MN 55068-1619

    TastingsToursOutdoor seatingPrivate events

Spicer 1

  1. Old Mill Orchard & The Tasting Grove

    15455 Old Mill Rd, Spicer, MN 56288-9580

    Thu-Sat 2-10pm, Sun 10am-2pm

    TastingsFood servedOutdoor seatingPrivate events

St Joseph 1

  1. Milk & Honey Ciders

    11738 County Road 51, St Joseph, MN 56374-9636

    Tue-Thu 4-9, Fri-Sat 12-9, Sun 12-6

    TastingsFood servedOutdoor seatingPrivate eventsDog friendly

Taylors Falls 1

  1. Wild Mountain Winery

    16906 Wild Mountain Rd, Taylors Falls, MN 55084-1796

    Fri-Sun, hours vary by season

    Food servedOutdoor seatingPrivate eventsDog friendly

Tofte 1

  1. North Shore Winery

    202 Ski Hill Rd, Tofte, MN 55612

    Thu 2:30-9pm, Fri-Sun vary

    TastingsFood servedOutdoor seatingPrivate eventsDog friendly

Utica 1

  1. The Fremont Vineyard

    29641 County Road 29, Utica, MN 55979-4045

    Outdoor seating
Check the weather and book early on nice-weather weekends. Outdoor seating at popular wineries fills up fast on sunny afternoons, and some patios are first-come, first-served with little shade, so bring a hat or sunscreen if you plan to settle in.

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Good to know

Do wineries have outdoor seating?

Many do, ranging from simple picnic tables to landscaped patios or decks overlooking the vineyard, though the amount and style of seating varies a lot from one winery to the next. Some outdoor areas are reservation-only during busy season while others are open on a first-come basis.

Can you bring a picnic to a winery?

Some wineries welcome outside food and picnics in their outdoor areas, especially ones without an on-site restaurant, while others restrict it to protect their own food sales. It's worth checking a winery's website or calling ahead, since policies vary widely.

Is Napa or Sonoma better?

Napa Valley is generally known for luxury estate experiences and Cabernet Sauvignon, while Sonoma County offers a more relaxed, rustic atmosphere with diverse microclimates. Choosing between them depends on whether you prefer high-end luxury or informal country vineyards. You can explore 26 top wine destinations across Minnesota on WineryAtlas.

How to find cheap weekend getaways?

Look for tasting rooms and boutique vineyard stays in emerging wine regions rather than major tourist centers, and book mid-week or off-peak seasons. Visiting local tasting rooms offers affordable entertainment and regional culture. Discover budget-friendly wine getaways across 26 locations in Minnesota.