Your choice for Ottawa's top patio

Whether it's the food, the atmosphereor the quality of the chairs, people in Ottawa hold strong opinionswhen it comes to where to hoist a pint on a sunny afternoon.

Last week, we asked for your top choicesfor Ottawa's best patios.

Some suggested spots with a nice breeze off the water.Others prioritized flowers, trees and tranquillity.

Some of you didn't want to share your secret spot, for fear of the hordes that would follow.

Other had very specific standards.

Once we collected your entries and counted the votes, we discovered your favourite patios do have one thing in common: a spectacular view.

The top 3

But first, a look at the runners-up.

In third place was La Terrasse at the Chteau Laurier. Thisspacious patio overlooking the Ottawa Locks and Parliament Hill is reopening with a revamped look this weekend.

Coming in second was Kelly's Landing in Manotick, where patio patrons can watch the boats drift down the Rideau River while they enjoy a bite.

The clear winner, however, wasTavern on the Hill. It'stucked away in a hidden corner of Major's Hill Park, and offersstunning views the Ottawa River, theNational Gallery and Parliament Hill's gothic spires.

It's popular with tourists and locals alike, who enjoy the comfort food beer and hot dogs, mostly and comfy couches under big red umbrellas.

Our Adrian Harewood and Lucy van Oldenbarneveld were handedthe tough assignment of giving Tavern on the Hill a try.

Here's Ottawa's best patio!

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You voted and off we went! The CBC's Lucy Van Oldenbarneveld and Adrian Harewood stopped by your pick for Ottawa's best patio: Tavern on the Hill.

From patios to picnics

Up next, we're turning from patios to picnics. Where's the best spot in the cityto spread your blanket and enjoy a delicious mealin the the open air?

Send us your stories about your favourite picnic spots in Ottawa.Email uswith a photoand we'll reveal the winnernext week.