21 Best Outdoor Dining Sets for Your Warm-Weather Feasts (2025)

When it comes to the best outdoor dining sets, there’s a whole world beyond the glass-top patio tables and old-school picnic setups of our youth. Not that there’s anything wrong with the classics (we’ll happily hang out under a sunbrella any day), but with all the different styles, material preferences, and space requirements out there, it can be nice to see what else exists in the patio furniture landscape.

There’s plenty to consider when choosing a set: how much space you have, how often you’ll be using the furniture, the style of your space, and what materials work best for your climate. Teak, wicker, acacia wood, aluminum, and plastic all have their pros and are generally weather-resistant (which explains their popularity), but they can all benefit from the right kind of care. And once you figure out exactly what you’re going for—whether it be an armchair or a rocking chair, a conversation set or an expandable rectangular table—it’s also worth investing in some quality covers or figuring out where you’ll store the furniture during truly inclement weather.

To help make the process a little easier and breezier, we’ve rounded up a few of our all-time favorite patio sets. And once you’ve made your selection, hop on over to our favorite outdoor lights to fully complete the look.

When it comes to the best outdoor dining sets, we prefer a coordinating table and chair kit to take some of the guesswork out of building a scenic patio. In fact, finding a complete collection of matching patio furniture—including lounge chairs, coffee tables, and sectionals—is an easy hack to building an exterior space that looks like it was designed by an expert. From elevated picnic-style picks with expandable features to a simple set crafted from acacia wood, our curation of exterior dining pieces will entice you to take all of your meals outside. Whether the occasion calls for breakfast with a backyard view or playing host to a group of friends for Sunday morning brunch, here’s to sparking a new appreciation for outdoor living and alfresco entertaining.

Best Expandable Dining Set

This set from Crate & Barrel’s best-selling Walker collection is well-suited for both grand and intimate outdoor soirées. It’s available in a shorter stationary table (68”) as well as an expandable configuration (96” unexpanded), meaning no one will be fighting for elbow room. While the extended set includes a total of 10 Sunbrella-cushioned chairs, we like that the more compact design features a coordinating bench to bring a more casual vibe to seating plans. Each piece is also made with rustproof aluminum that will withstand any harsh weather conditions and there’s even an umbrella hole to accessorize with an equally sharp-looking patio umbrella.

A Modern Dining Bench Pairing

Article’s Lubek dining set has a rustic look but still feels contemporary enough for modern backyards. It’s also the coordinating piece to the brand’s sectional, which we previously named the best outdoor sofa. Available in both a light and medium tone wood, you can easily make sure that the pieces suit the rest of your outdoor theme and some reviewers note that it’s even a great indoor dining option to take regular meals with the family.

An Unconventional Wicker Design

We’re big fans of wicker when it comes to outdoor furniture collections, especially when it’s incorporated in an interesting way like Castlery’s Sierra designs. While the wicker chair backs and table detailing lean more coastal, the contrasting black metal framework lands the set in the modern design category. If you want to go all out on outdoor patio furniture, pair this set with matching pieces from the full Sierra collection, which also includes a coordinating coffee table, lounge chair, and outdoor sofa.

An Easy-to-Store Table Set

Here’s a round table Allmodern set that’s available in playful colors like olive green as well as more serious neutrals. This easy-to-clean plastic set comes with four stackable chairs that can easily be stowed away in the shed or garage when an occasion calls for more open space and a rounded table that makes it easy to share family-style meals. The curved chair seats are also roomy enough to support guests of all sizes, and you can add a cushion for some additional comfort.

A Bistro Set With Parisian Appeal

You’ll have to purchase the chairs separately to complete this bistro set from Anthropologie but it’s got an authentic outdoor cafe-in-France vibe that we think is worth the effort. The petite silhouette makes this a particularly small space friendly option—whether it’s a patio or balcony—and when rain’s in the forecast you’ll want to cover the pieces in order to keep them looking pristine.

For Coastal Elegance

Crate & Barrel’s Ipanema collection is our pick to outfit your outdoor dining space with coastal elegance in mind. Combining teak, cement, and wicker, the different layers of texture create a unique setting to enjoy elaborate dinner parties or casual family meals in style. We recommend checking out the whole Ipanema line to build out a dreamy outdoor setup (and investing in the furniture coverings that are offered as well).

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More AD-Approved Outdoor Dining Sets

The Portside set from West Elm is another collection designed with clean lines and coastal accents to keep your exterior living area tasteful. We think the stars of the show are the airy dining chairs, whose woven rope detailing gives the appearance of rattan and cushioned seats and backs that ensure dinner conversations can continue far into the night.

Furniture designer Christopher Knight is no stranger to durable outdoor pieces, and this casual four-piece patio set, crafted from acacia wood is ideal for positioning adjacent to the garden or poolside. If you’re looking to Amazon to redecorate the backyard, the rest of the designer’s outdoor collections subtly references the clean lines of midcentury modernism in the best way.

If you’re looking to splurge a bit, break out your credit card and head to Design Within Reach. HAY’s Palissade collection has a pared-down look that we love for outdoor furniture that leans slightly Scandi. The selection is available in a few different seating configurations (benches in lieu of chairs and chairs with or without arms), so you can mix and match to build your ideal set. Not to mention, the metal frame is weather-proof, so feel free to leave these pieces outside in the rain or shine.

Black may seem like a bold choice for an outdoor space—especially a small one, but hear us out: this streamlined set is constructed using durable HDPE lumber that’s completely resistant to UV light, so it will stay as dramatically dark after an entire summer in the sun. Plus, you have the option to add seat cushions, which will only make them that much more comfortable.

Perfect for those with a smaller outdoor space, this bistro set combo made up of a foldable table and two wicker and steel chairs brings lots of laid-back style without taking up too much square footage. The aluminum table falls just under 25 inches in diameter, which is plenty of room for a few cocktails or a lunch spread. The chairs are also attractive enough to stand on their own (and available à la carte), or there’s a dining set with a larger table for spreading out (but we’re partial to the romantic size of this table for two).

While not technically a dining set, this Serena & Lily combo has all the coastal grandma sophistication you could ask for. The dining table combines an X-cross powder-coated metal frame with a beautiful reconstituted stone top. The chairs combine an aluminum frame with gorgeous, crisscrossing rattan. The cushions guarantee a comfortable dinner party and they’re machine washable in case things get a little too raucous.

If your idea of an attractive outdoor patio dining set is straight from the pages of a vintage Betty Crocker cookbook, then this might be the combo for you. The coated steel table and chair are a visual feast for the eyes and work just as well outdoors as in. The table is patio-umbrella-ready and the chairs are primed for the funky patterned cushions of your choice. Even if you never eat a thing on this table, you’ll be full on good vibes.

Made of solid teak wood and customizable to your seating needs, this sturdy and attractive dining table set would look lovely in almost any outdoor living space. The rectangular dining table comes in three different lengths, with chairs and benches available in multiple combinations and lengths. The upholstery on the chairs, a mildew-resistant Olefin, is also quick-drying to weather rain showers.

This extendable dining table seats anywhere from six to eight people (or 10, with a squeeze) and if you’re searching for a no-fuss dining set—rectangle table, slats, high-quality materials (namely moisture-resistant solid mahogany and solid eucalyptus wood)—this definitely fits the bill. It looks perfect as is, but a tablecloth, some fabulous dinnerware, and a few tea lights would really take it over the top.

This outdoor bar set is perfect for a casual happy hour or cozy late-night meal. The PE rattan on the bar and stools is weather-resistant and contrasts nicely with the white cushions. The table is 42 inches high, so it works equally well as a table with the included stools or a bar area for the occasional backyard fiesta.

This set is both durable and design-forward, offering more than what initially meets the eye. This gorgeous table and weather wicker armchairs are straight out of an outdoor dining furniture fantasy. The table is made of solid FSC-certified teak and all-weather woven rope. Available with seating for four, six, or eight as your dinner parties will keep getting bigger once word gets out you have the best backyard for it.

And then there’s this charming powder-coated aluminum with four chairs and plenty of good looks. The dark green color stands out among all-wood patio furniture sets without being too out there. Its umbrella hole permits all sorts of patio umbrella combinations, and though the table seats four, it’s just under 58 inches long, so it works in big and small dining spaces alike.

FAQs

When selecting an outdooring dining set, weather resistant materials will ensure the longevity of your investment. Designs built with teak, powder-coated steel, plastic, and HDPE lumber are your best bets for a dining set that will still look great for summers to come. We also recommend investing in proper furniture storage for keeping your pieces in tip-top shape during harsher weather conditions and through the winter (for some items like Anthropologie’s bistro set, it’s imperative). Lots of brands sell coverings made especially for their pieces, like Crate & Barrel, but you can also turn to Amazon or Wayfair for affordable options that are made to fit a number of different silhouettes.

Many of the sets that we chose are part of larger outdoor collections you could use to outfit your space in an entirely cohesive manner—from Article’s Lubek pieces to Crate & Barrel’s Walker array. Another way to create cohesion without sourcing all your pieces from the same brand is trying to match the same wood tones or metal finishes throughout your furniture and decor, which allows you to create an eclectic look that still feels unified. When it comes to accessorizing, our outdoor archive has everything you’ll need to build your best backyard yet, from expert-backed product curations to styling tips and more.