Best Patio Restaurants in Boca Raton for Families
Finding a restaurant in Boca Raton with a great patio that actually works for the whole family — kids included, no stress — is harder than it sounds. You want somewhere with good food, enough space to breathe, and a vibe that doesn't make you feel like you're inconveniencing anyone by showing up with a crew.
That's exactly what we built at Lynora's on Glades Road. We're a family-owned Italian restaurant since 1976, and feeding families — big ones, loud ones, multigenerational ones — is kind of our thing. Our outdoor patio is covered, comfortable, and open for lunch and dinner every single day.
Here's why Lynora's has become a go-to patio restaurant in Boca Raton for families across South Florida.
A Patio Built for Real Life
Our patio is covered and shaded, which in South Florida means you can actually use it year-round. It's spacious enough that a table of six or eight doesn't feel cramped, and relaxed enough that nobody's going to give you a look if the kids are being kids.
A few things that make it work for families specifically:
Covered and shaded — comfortable even on warm South Florida afternoons
Plenty of space — room for larger groups without feeling squeezed
Easy parking right at Glades Road, no valet required
Warm, welcoming atmosphere — the kind of place where the whole table can relax and actually enjoy the meal
Food Everyone Actually Wants to Eat
Italian food has a way of making everyone at the table happy, which is exactly why it's been the family dinner fallback for generations. At Lynora's, the menu is broad enough that the adults get something exciting and the kids get something they'll actually finish.
For the Table to Share
Start with something in the middle and let everyone dig in:
Focaccia with olive oil and sea salt — hits the table first, gone immediately
Burrata with arugula, tomatoes, and balsamic — the adults will fight over this one
Polpette della Casa — our housemade beef-and-pork meatballs in tomato sauce, the dish Lynora's has been known for since day one
Calamari Fritti — lightly fried, classic marinara, crowd-pleaser across all ages
For the Adults
Rigatoni alla Vodka — creamy, rich, and one of our most-ordered pastas
Fettuccine Bolognese — slow-cooked beef and pork ragù, the kind of sauce that takes all day
Vongole — sautéed clams in white wine and garlic or classic marinara
Broccoli Rabe and Sausage — Italian sausage sautéed in garlic and oil, simple and satisfying
For the Kids
Our pasta and pizza options are the kind of familiar, well-executed Italian that kids gravitate toward — Margherita pizza, simple pasta dishes, and portions generous enough that nobody's asking for more five minutes after leaving.
Happy Hour on the Patio
If you're doing an early family dinner — which, let's be honest, is most family dinners — our happy hour runs daily from 3 PM to 6 PM, which means you can pull up to the patio right when everyone's hungry and take advantage of half off all drinks and a dining menu starting at $10.
Half off wine and cocktails for the adults, great Italian food for everyone, outdoor seating in the South Florida sunshine. That's a Tuesday night worth making a tradition.
A Family Restaurant in the Truest Sense
Lynora's was founded in 1976 by Raffaele and Maria Abbenante, who immigrated from the Italian island of Ponza and built this restaurant from scratch. Nearly five decades later, the same family recipes are still coming out of the kitchen — the meatballs, the slow-simmered sauces, the handmade pasta.
When we say family-owned, we mean it. And when we say families are welcome here, we mean that too.
Plan Your Visit
Lynora's – Boca Raton 9560 Glades Rd, Suite 180, Boca Raton, FL 33428 (561) 235-5096 Hours: Daily, 11 AM – 10 PM Happy Hour: Daily, 3–6 PM (until 7 PM at the bar)
Patio seating is available for both lunch and dinner. We recommend requesting it when you make your reservation, especially on weekends — it fills up fast.
View our happy hour menu — Browse the full menu — Get a gift card — Order online
Planning a larger family gathering or a special occasion? Our catering team can help with events beyond the restaurant too.