Painted Pickle

Maybe you’ve got a backhand that’s the envy of your pickleball league, maybe you’re just trying to see what the hype is about, or maybe you're far more into drinks than dinks. Whatever the case, you’ll fulfill your ambitions at Painted Pickle, which has a sceney, sporty atmosphere and upscale pub food that edges out your average country club. Located near Armour Yards, the restaurant features first-come, first-serve pickleball courts, some bar games, and plenty of indoor/outdoor lounge space. Plus, there are counters facing the courts where you can grab a bite between games (we suggest the vegetable-packed soba noodle bowl with tender salmon). Or relax in one of the cozy chairs up front, sipping a rum-spiked Arnold Palmer and talking smack from a safe distance—your call.

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