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.

Our Top Picks for Outdoor Dining Sets:

This six-seater brings 1970s California cool to your patio—pitcher of margaritas not included—with a solid acacia surface set atop airy wicker for a relaxed and welcoming vibe. Paired with acacia benches, the setup can benefit from an open seating arrangement that encourages mingling, closeness, and mobility all evening.

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.

With over 1,500 five-star reviews, this affordable dining set is a clear bestseller. The set includes four chairs and four ottomans, easily expanding to fit a larger crowd without too large of a blueprint. The furniture is made from rattan and the pillows are polyester, both durable unfussy materials that will stand up to the elements.

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.

A concrete round dining table creates a sense of occasion, and the shape encourages a closeness amongst your guests that always makes for a great dinner party: drinks flowing, sun setting, canapés rolling. Placed in a particularly verdant garden the concrete creates a striking contrast, but in a close-cut lawn and cement patio it shows itself as modern, if not a little futuristic. The weave of these structured teak dining chairs softens the significance of the concrete slightly, so your guests can feel relaxed in their seats, whatever the setting.

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.

Sometimes you just want to sit up a bit higher, maybe dangle your feet a little, and do it all outside. Luckily this bar table set is here to help make all your dreams come true. The table stands 41 inches tall and the bar stools, which offer back support for anyone with a weak core, also give shorter stackable chairs a run for their money. Available in nine splashy colors (including a very fun yellow powder-coated steel frame option) there’s something for every style.

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.