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.
Cuban-inspired rooftop bar at Hotel Hugo with incredible views of Lower Manhattan.
Rooftop
California-style Mexican classics at this cheery Soho staple.
Patio
Covered
Sidewalk
Buzzy Mediterranean restaurant with creative tapas and pidettes, plus live music.
Awning
Garden
Heated
Sidewalk
Cheerful French bistro shellfish, filet mignon and pommes frites.
Sidewalk
Hidden garden cafe in chic fashion boutique.
Garden
Opulent French classics, well-known for their steak frites, brunch and seafood.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Bright and breezy all-day bistro inspired by Jewish, South African and Israeli cuisines.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
A cozy Soho spot for handmade pasta, weekend brunch and apertivo hour.
Sidewalk
Downtown upscale Mexican brasserie with street-level outdoor dining.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Spanish tapas cafe and artisan deli counter.
Streetery
Pint-sized cafe specialising in coffee, tea and succulent cupcakes.
Streetery
Tel Aviv cafe culture, New York-style. Shawarma, schnitzels and shishlik.
Sidewalk
Vivacious Italian known for its wood fired pizza, house-made pasta and cannolis.
Awning
Sidewalk
Inventive pastries and bakes with a spacious, contempory interior – and great playlist.
Sidewalk
Cafe culture in the heart of Little Italy for American-Italian classics.
Awning
Sidewalk
Sardinia arrives in Manhattan, with vivacious Italian dining and cocktail menu.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Outré contemporary Italian restaurant specialising in house-made pastas.
Streetery
A popular neighborhood spot serving up French-Moroccan favourites.
Awning
Sidewalk
Chic interpretation of the Italian gelateria serving up gelato, coffee and light all day fare.
Awning
Sidewalk
Neighborhood staple Irish bar with a long beer list, pub fare and big screen sports.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Cosy downtown restaurant and bar attached to the Bowery Hotel, serving traditional Italian cuisine.
Awning
Sidewalk
Cozy bar with seasonal cocktails, vintage beers and late night food.
Heated
Streetery
Cavernous Irish pub named after Jonathan Swift with live music and hearty food menu.
Streetery
Health focused pizzeria with wood-fired pies, nut based cheese and sustainable wines.
Heated
Sidewalk
Rainbow-bright dishes from this Mexican-inspired, totally gluten free and vegan restaurant.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Order authentic Mexican at this downtown party spot for brunch, dinner and happy hours.
Heated
Streetery
French bistro embracing tradition, with moules mariniére, escargots de Bourgogne and cassoulet.
Heated
Sidewalk
Homely neighborhood hang-out spot with a spacious patio that's great for groups.
Patio
Covered
Coffee, pastries and a stand-out playlist in a low-key cafe also serving beer and wine in the evenings.
Streetery
Lively rooftop bar with a pool, cocktails, small plates and DJs.
Rooftop
Independent bookstore and wine bar with coffee, tea and snacks to boot.
Garden
Sidewalk
Unassuming cafe and bakery serving renowned breakfast sandwiches.
Streetery
Popular Vietnamese eatery serving steaming bowls of pho, summer rolls and cocktails.
Sidewalk
Garden dining with a plant-based Mexican menu.
Garden
Covered
Homely candlelit tavern for brunch, inventive bar snacks and cocktails.
Heated
Streetery
Beloved Ukranian eatery in the heart of the East Village since 1954.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Casual East Village spot to grab a beer and a burger.
Sidewalk
Stop by this local coffee shop and juice bar for breakfast and bagels.
Sidewalk
Make a beeline for drip coffee, espresso and cold brew at this roasters.
Sidewalk
Head to this classic red-sauce Italian for a slice of NYC gastronomic history.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Israeli-Iranian family recipes shine in this understated Middle Eastern restaurant.
Heated
Streetery
Tuscan deli serving regional delights: espresso, pastries, wines, focaccia and cured meats.
Sidewalk
Bright and airy cafe for artisinal coffee and teas.
Awning
Sidewalk
Chic all-day cafe and wine bar offering prime people-watching seats.
Sidewalk
Welcoming all-day tavern in the West Village.
Awning
Sidewalk
American gastropub serving craft cocktails and imaginative bar food.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Stylish cocktails, wines, coffees and pastries alongside books and eclectic evening events.
Garden
It's aperitvo time: Classic Italian purveyors of amari, vermouth and espresso.
Awning
Sidewalk
Inviting corner Greenwich restaurant with a seasonal Mediterranean-American menu.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Updated American classics, plenty of vegetarian options and a romantic patio space.
Garden
Covered
Seasonally-driven seafood spot for clams (of course) oysters and other fishy fare.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
An elegant setting for a daily-changing menu with influences from Southern France and Italy.
Awning
Patio
Market-driven Italian-influenced dishes with a firm NYC ethos.
Awning
Sidewalk
Welcoming neighborhood restaurant serving seasonal Meditteranean cuisine.
Sidewalk
Updated American classics: think crab-stuffed deviled eggs, grass-fed double dutch burger and caramel apple pie.
Awning
Sidewalk
European bistro vibes in a SoHo setting serving modern hearty fare.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Downtown kiosk with a classic feel dishing out bagels, schmears, coffees and breakfast sandwiches.
Sidewalk
Playful English bistro specializing in nose-to-tail cooking.
Awning
Sidewalk
Buzzy, smart spot for housemade bagels, smoked fish and caviar.
Sidewalk
Seafood-driven restaurant with wood-fire grill, charcoal oven and martini bar.
Awning
Sidewalk
Bustling Greenwich Village spot served the first US cappuccino back in 1927.
Sidewalk
Smart Milanese brunch, dinner and cocktails – plus gelato and sorbet.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Pocket-sized French BYOB bistro famed for its brunches.
Awning
Sidewalk
Elevated-yet-unpretensious spot to see in the weekend with seafood towers, raw bar and cocktails.
Sidewalk
A-list fave for classic American dishes, award-winning wine lists and heaps of New York charm.
Patio
Sidewalk
Streetery
Famed West Village tavern with a weekday happy hour and American pub menu.
Sidewalk
Sleek cafe outpost of the French record label Kitsuné.
Awning
Sidewalk
New American cuisine where seasonal produce leads the way – don't miss weekend brunch with dutch babies.
Streetery
Mediterranean and Egyptian cuisine served in a lush setting with bellydancers.
Streetery
A confident mix of French and American classics.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Modern homestyle Italian pizzas and pastas in a casual cool setting.
Heated
Patio
Swanky rooftop restaurant with lush greenery and skyline views serving American cuisine.
Rooftop
Celebrating cuisine from Southern France, Spain and Italy with craft cocktails and live music by night.
Sidewalk
Sustainable seafood served up in breezy & bright environment.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Sleek traditional Italian for date nights or special occasions.
Patio
Covered
Sip speciality coffee on the terrace at the High Line Hotel Coffeebar.
Patio
Covered
Family-run Neapolitan restaurant well-known for its coal-fired pizzas.
Sidewalk
Is a four-story townhouse or an oasis in the city? Globe-trotting menu and signature cocktails.
Heated
Streetery
Order small plates and sharing dishes at this stylish Latin American restaurant.
Garden
Modern mezze joint serving attractive Middle Eastern favourites.
Sidewalk
Steal yourself away at this European-style wine bar with small plates.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Cheery modern Italian with for pizzas, aperitvos and fresh focaccia.
Sidewalk
Casual bar for highly-rated burgers, IPAs and patio space.
Garden
Streetery
Casual Mexican inspired tavern serving brunch and bites all day
Sidewalk
Soak up the best of Basque with a daily-changing menu of pintxos, mains and desserts.
Awning
Sidewalk
French tabac-style natural wine bar in a prime people-watching spot.
Sidewalk
Modern Korean soju bar also serving dumplings, bulgogi, craft beers and natural wine.
Heated
Streetery
Super fresh and zingy homestyle Thai food and cocktails inspired by Bangkok markets.
Garden
Heated
Sophisticated SoHo restaurant with a focus on thoughtfully-updated French classics.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Retro-themed fun lovin' 24 hour diner with a modern take on some much-loved menu classics.
Garden
Upmarket contemporary French bistro for natural wines by the glass, lobster and duck confit.
Awning
Sidewalk
Affordable Italian restaurant with a forte for fresh pasta and wood-fired pizza.
Awning
Sidewalk
Casual American comfort food with pancake stacks, breakfast plates and burgers.
Awning
Sidewalk
Streetery
Contemporary baked goods, dessets and brunch with a floral setting.
Awning
Sidewalk
Fair Trade, Arabica coffee in an upmarket Tribeca spot.
Awning
Sidewalk
Rustic New American restaurant – don't miss the Sunday Suppers served family-style.
Streetery
Stop by this lively bistro for French-American classics and a late night menu.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Mediterranean inspired menu with a small plate selection, burgers and cocktails.
Sidewalk
Well-known handburger restaurant chain with a lively bar and seafood menu.
Awning
Patio
Casual East River restaurant for waterfront views, lobster rolls, cocktails and beer.
Patio
Lively waterfront restaurant overlooking the East River with a raw bar and seafood dishes.
Patio