BITE-SIZED

Area eateries with outside seating; Wine & Dine fest seeks input.

As winter settles in and COVID -19 numbers continue to climb locally, we've put together a list of some of the Capital Region restaurants that continue to offer outdoor seating. In this rapidly changing environment, it's best to call ahead to confirm availability, especially if you haven't been to the establishment before.

Excelsior Pub, Albany. Outdoor tables, no heaters. From 3 to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Friday, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekends, closed Monday.

The Hill at Muza, Troy. Outdoor tables with heaters. Seating 5 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, 5 to 8:45 p.m. Friday, noon to 8:45 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2:45 p.m. Sunday.

Innovo Kitchen, Latham. Covered patio with heaters and fireplace. Noon to 8 p.m. Monday to Thursday, noon to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, closed Sunday.

Lake George area: Four locations with heated igloos, including The Bolton Barrel, Bolton Brewing, The Inn at Erlowest and The Queensbury Hotel.

Man of Kent Tavern, Hoosick Falls. Tent with heaters. 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Sunday, closed Monday and Tuesday.

Mcgeary’s Pub, Albany. Outdoor table(s) with heaters. From 11 a.m. daily. Limited seating on as-available basis.

Morrissey’s Bistro at the Adelphi Hotel, Saratoga Springs. Two transparent, igloo-style structures in rear beer garden. From 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily for full menu, including sushi and cocktails. Six-person maximum capacity. $25 per-person charge in addition to food an drink. 24-hour advance reservation required, and 24-hour cancellation notice for deposit refund.

Nine Pin Wider Works, Albany. Campfire parties for two, four or six people. Two-hour time slots starting at 11 a.m. Thursday through Sunday all winter. $150 to $300 per group, depending on size, including ciders, wood-fired pizzas and a “pre-built robust wood campfire.”

The Olde Bryan Inn, Saratoga Springs. Enclosed, heated patio. Noon to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday, closed Monday.

Pint Sized, Albany and Saratoga Springs. Outdoor tables, no heaters. 3 to 10 p.m. Monday and Tuesday, noon to 10 p.m. Wednesday to Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Saisonnier, Kinderhook. Outdoor tables with heaters. From 11:30 a.m. Thursday to Sunday, closed Monday to Wednesday.