The Best Patio Dining Sets for Every Style & Budget in 2024
Turn every alfresco meal into a fine dining experience with the help of these top-rated outdoor table and chair sets from our favorite retailers.
One rule we live by? Never, under any circumstances, miss an opportunity to enjoy a meal outside. Now, we recognize that it's no easy feat to chow down on barbecue ribs without a place to sit down or rest your plate (because we find anything dripping in sauce is best to approach with both hands), and that’s where patio dining sets come in. Patio dining sets are designed to withstand the elements and include an outdoor-grade table, ideal for resting plates, and chairs (or a bench) perfect for, you know, sitting down.
Good news first: There are endless outdoor patio dining sets to peruse online for every style, size and price point imaginable. The not-so-good news? Having too many options can be too much of a good thing, leaving you paralyzed on your quest for the best patio dining set for your space. But, fret not friend – we’re taking the guesswork out of your shopping experience. We spent hours sifting through patio dining sets and curated a list of the best options for every budget based on materials, style and scale.
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Best Patio Dining Sets Under $500
Whether you’re looking for a place to savor your fresh mint iced coffee in the morning or on the hunt for an affordable outdoor table to feed your rambunctious kiddos ragu without it ending up on your kitchen walls — the Lark Manor Square Outdoor Dining Set will not disappoint. This budget-friendly bundle looks far more expensive than it is, with contemporary silhouettes and a contrasting black-and-white color palette. Each set includes a square glass table with an integrated umbrella hole and four comfortable resin-wicker dining chairs, complete with back support, seat cushions and armrests. Better still, each item in this 5-piece set is UV, weather, rust and water-resistant to ensure longevity and stability with extended outdoor use.
Best Patio Dining Sets Under $1,000
Invite neighbors to gather around the Gardella Outdoor Patio Dining Set for a weekend brunch, serving your famous frittata, ricotta pancakes and mimosas. The solid acacia wood dining set includes an expansive slatted dining table with plenty of room for laying out your grilled goodies and six roomy dining chairs with armrests for maximum comfort. Each piece showcases acacia wood’s rich warmth and graining and is naturally water, rust and UV-resistant for uncovered outdoor use. Customize your Gardella Outdoor Patio Dining Set with all-weather seat cushions that complement your existing outdoor decor or coordinate with your home’s exterior color palette.
Best Patio Dining Sets Under $2,000
Give your patio a fresh new look and feed a crowd around the inviting and elegant Fleur Rectangular Outdoor Dining Table. We’re smitten with this coastal-inspired patio dining set because it’s forged from kiln-dried solid eucalyptus wood and all-weather wicker, ensuring it stands the test of time. The table accommodates seven adults for a low country boil or backyard burgers with armchair and bench seating, but we have a hunch that you could squeeze one or two extra kiddos on the bench in a pinch. Each Fleur table features an integrated umbrella hole and all wicker-back chairs are stackable for stress-free storage. Style your Fleur table with outdoor toss pillows and a potted posy centerpiece you can water in place throughout the season.
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