An outdoor dining guide to New York City

Updated March 13, 2024
Al is collecting the best places to eat and drink outdoors in NYC. Discover hidden backyards, scenic rooftop lounges or sidewalk perches for the best people watching in town.
Everyone's favorite coffee stop with a courtyard garden.
Patio
Laid back pizza place serving up drinks and slices.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Neighborhood all day cafe with Middle-Eastern goods.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Relaxed neighborhood bar and lounge serving beer, cocktails and hearty burgers.
Awning
Sidewalk
Streetery
Grab a slice at this innovative and highly acclaimed pizzeria.
Garden
Trendy speciality sandwich shop with streetside seats.
Sidewalk
Buzzing coffee roastery with daytime dining menu.
Sidewalk
Fun-loving and authentic tiki bar with large garden space.
Garden
This speakeasy has a sizeable outdoor space, perfect for locals and cocktail aficionados.
Garden
All-day luncheonette with a playful American vibe serving burgers, meatloaf and shakes.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Lively beer garden serving regional specialities and a unique selection of German draft beers.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Female founded brewery taproom serving innovative brews and snacks.
Sidewalk
Easy breezy beer garden with draft beers, wine and tacos. Cash only.
Garden
Tiny neighborhood coffee joint with a very cute loyalty programme.
Sidewalk
Covered
Stylish natural wine bar serving euro-style small plates.
Garden
Woman-owned cafe and marketplace, specialising in pastries and pantry supplies.
Garden
Sidewalk
Streetery
Old-school corner soda shop with streetside seats.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Nothing but the hits: Homely Italian cooking served in an ivy-lined backyard garden.
Garden
Modern handmade egg pasta dishes and seasonal fare with heated patio.
Patio
Sleek listening bar with an inventive cocktail list and light bites.
Streetery
Urban farm-to-table restaurant showcasing modern American fare.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Lively natural wine bar with Italian-style aperitifs, small plates menu inspired by coastal Italy.
Streetery
Combining Middle Eastern ingredients with New American cuisine, the result is bright plates and punchy flavours.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Experience authentic and innovative Thai classics with a contemporary twist.
Streetery
Classic Italian dishes inspired by the cuisine of the Tuscan countryside.
Awning
Sidewalk
Expect elegant-yet-homely vibes from menu at this Sardinian outpost.
Sidewalk
Handcrafted pizzas baked on the woodfired roof oven, plus cocktails and ice cream sandwiches.
Patio
Bright and breezy brunch spot with a fabulous Manhattan skyline backdrop.
Patio
Bustling bar specialising in microbrews and comforting pub fare.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Natural wines, whisky and seafood with a familial vibe in Brooklyn Heights.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Elevated pastries and bakes beneath the Brooklyn Bridge.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Find hand-made pasta, seafood and modern day Italian favourites served in this chic restaurant.
Patio
Elevated cocktail bar for innovative drinks, light bites and magical Manhattan views.
Rooftop
Smart farm-to-table, market-driven cuisine from a New American kitchen.
Patio
Try seasonal New American delights in this relaxed restaurant on the Brooklyn waterfront
Garden
Visit the world's first commercially-viable urban rooftop vineyard in Brooklyn.
Rooftop
Zero-waste wine bar with organic and biodynamic wines.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Contemporary trattoria with seasonal Mediterranean-Italian dishes.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Cozy garden and cocktail bar with Middle Eastern fare.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Cozy, neighborhood tavern with Mediterranean tapas and sangria.
Heated
Streetery
Lively beer garden serving regional specialities and a unique selection of German draft beers.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Welcoming neighborhood pub serving classic bar fare alongside a cocktail matching service.
Heated
Sidewalk
Casual french classics sit alongside a curated natural wine list.
Sidewalk
Streetery
French wine and raw bar with small plates.
Heated
Sidewalk
An effortlessly cool Brooklyn all-day spot taking sandwiches to the next level.
Sidewalk
Pared-back neighborhood bar and kitchen for custom cocktails and classic comfort food.
Garden
Chic Parisian-style cafe from the French record label Kitsuné.
Awning
Sidewalk
Zero-waste coffee shop in a converted garage with clothing and recycled home goods on sale.
Sidewalk
Contemporary Mexican spot with agave focused drinks and cocktails.
Heated
Sidewalk
Contemporary Iranian restaurant with a carefully crafted, ingredients-led menu.
Garden
Heated
Patio
Popular Israeli spot serving brunch every day and shareable plates.
Heated
Streetery
Bustling indoor/outdoor restaurant and bar for draft beers and tlacoyos.
Garden
Southern-style dishes and draft beers at this laid-back restaurant chain.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Cheery neighborhood spot for fun cocktails, classic bar bites and outdoor trivia nights.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Latin American dishes with seasonal Greenmarket ingredients find a home in a converted Brooklyn brownstone.
Heated
Streetery
Friendly neighborhood cafe for all day bites and drinks.
Patio
Innovative drinks and Thai classics in a suntrap patio spot.
Garden
Streetery
Relaxed sportsbar and restaurant with a Tex Met outlook.
Streetery
Welcoming coffee shop with coffee, tea, pastries – and budget friendly!
Sidewalk
Espresso bar, pastries snacks sandwiches
Sidewalk
Airy rooftop taproom, serving local and ethically sourced spins on casual American fare.
Rooftop
Pick up morning pastries (don't forget the monkey bread!) from this contemporary bakery.
Sidewalk
Streetery
A neighborhood gem for cheese, charcturie and small plates.
Garden
Fresh pasta and soft serve from a community restaurant where everything is made from scratch.
Awning
Sidewalk
All-day family friendlyrestaurant serving up Mediterranean inspired dishes.
Heated
Patio
Streetery
A former newsstand is the home of casual weekend brunch and all-day dining.
Garden
Heated
A 13,000 square foot beer garden with pub snacks and games.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Sea-themed tavern with a plant filled garden with pond.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Agave spirit bar and taco truck with a large outdoor seating area on picnic benches.
Garden
Foodhall and supermarket for authentic Japanese cuisine and dishes – plus firepits and lanterns in the garden by night.
Firepit
Patio
Authentic Palestinian bistro serving hummus, shwarma and other classic dishes.
Rooftop
Sidewalk
Streetery
Champagne, oysters and elevated tavern classics on the Brooklyn waterfront
Heated
Streetery
Fresh baked key lime pies served up riverside.
Sidewalk
Friendly neighborhood cafe for all day bites and drinks.
Sidewalk
Intimate spot for handmade pasta, natural wines and seasonal specials.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Upscale grocery and cafe specialising in charcutierue, cheese and sandwiches with a homely back yard.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Upmarket neighborhood spot with on-site kitchen garden and heated outdoor seating.
Awning
Garden
Heated
Bustling contemporary Korean restaurant with a soju and sake menu.
Awning
Sidewalk
Chic Prohibition-style cocktail bar with artisan drinks menu and snacks.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Chic wine bar serving elevated plates and an extensive natural wine list.
Garden
Sidewalk
Rock 'n' roll themed sportsbar complete with a backyard pool table.
Garden
Heated
Lively corner bar with natural wines, jukebox, DJs and oysters.
Awning
Sidewalk
Streetery
Find wood fired artisinal pizza and cocktails in this chic bar.
Garden
Covered
Brooklyn taproom and beer shop with grassy garden – don't miss the warm pretzels!
Garden
Cosy cafe for pared-back comfort food: wings, burgers and sandwiches.
Garden
Streetery
Hip bakery offering drinks, pastries and picnic fare in an idyllic parkside setting.
Garden
Michelin recommended fast-casual rotisserie served in a picturesque back garden.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Upbeat neighborhood spot for ramen, steamed buns and sourdough bagels.
Covered
Sidewalk
Streetery
Welcoming neighborhood biergarten for german speciality beers and snacks.
Patio
Classic Mexican cuisine made with handmade tortillas.
Garden
Friendly neighborhood spot for hearty plates, brunch and bar bites.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Breezy bar with relaxed vibes, weekend DJ and rotating street food pop-ups.
Streetery
Convivial restaurant and bar with a focus on modernising Cuban classics.
Streetery
Women-owned and operated coffee shop with farm-to-table menu and flower shop.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Enjoy Texas-style Czech pastries, sweet rolls and fresh drinks.
Garden
Patio
Streetery
Vegan and vegetarian bakery selling cakes, pastries, bagels and burritos.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Vegan sandwiches and pastries served in a colorful, plant-filled space.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Popular bar serving alcohol exclusively produced in NY state.
Garden
Wood-fired pizzas served in a secluded backyard setting.
Garden
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Laid back neighborhood spot for pasties, light bites and coffee.
Awning
Sidewalk