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.
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Awning
Heated
Patio
Spanish tapas, paellas, wines and cocktails in a convivial brick-exposed restaurant.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Minimalist spot for sushi hand rolls, sake and other Japanese bites.
Heated
Streetery
Popular low-key restaurant serving modern Israeli dishes.
Heated
Sidewalk
Vibrant and airy all day cafe with backyard petanque.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Sportsbar and gastropub with extensive whiskey selection and late night dancing.
Heated
Streetery
Historic bar and eatery with cozy outdoor seating.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Cocktail and raw bar in a relaxed mezzanine serving Israeli coastal flavors.
Heated
Rooftop
Mexican cuisine and cocktails with an updated, pared-back attitude.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
High-tech small format coffee chain offering fresh coffee and pastries.
Garden
Heated
Authentic tacos and Mexican snacks in a former garage space.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Expansive modern space serving Italian inspired crowd favorites.
Heated
Rooftop
Sidewalk
Streetery
Casual Thai restaurant with extensive menu and cocktails.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Low-key buzzing dive bar with street food pop-ups and weekend DJs.
Heated
Streetery
Friendly cocktail joint with cheeseburgers, small bites, live DJs and comedy nights.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Contemporary Cantonese-American cooking with inventive specials.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Streetery
Fun taproom with street food pop-ups and weekly events.
Heated
Streetery
Unpretentious natural wine, oysters and tapas-style small plates.
Garden
Heated
Enjoy locally brewed craft beer, cocktails and a lush patio at this neighborhood bar.
Garden
Heated
Wood-fired pizzas served in a secluded backyard setting.
Garden
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Friendly neighborhood spot for hearty plates, brunch and bar bites.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Rock 'n' roll themed sportsbar complete with a backyard pool table.
Garden
Heated
Chic Prohibition-style cocktail bar with artisan drinks menu and snacks.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Upscale grocery and cafe specialising in charcutierue, cheese and sandwiches with a homely back yard.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Intimate spot for handmade pasta, natural wines and seasonal specials.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Upmarket neighborhood spot with on-site kitchen garden and heated outdoor seating.
Awning
Garden
Heated
Contemporary Iranian restaurant with a carefully crafted, ingredients-led menu.
Garden
Heated
Patio
Contemporary Mexican spot with agave focused drinks and cocktails.
Heated
Sidewalk
Popular Israeli spot serving brunch every day and shareable plates.
Heated
Streetery
Latin American dishes with seasonal Greenmarket ingredients find a home in a converted Brooklyn brownstone.
Heated
Streetery
Cheery neighborhood spot for fun cocktails, classic bar bites and outdoor trivia nights.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Southern-style dishes and draft beers at this laid-back restaurant chain.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Lively beer garden serving regional specialities and a unique selection of German draft beers.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Urban farm-to-table restaurant showcasing modern American fare.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
French wine and raw bar with small plates.
Heated
Sidewalk
Welcoming neighborhood pub serving classic bar fare alongside a cocktail matching service.
Heated
Sidewalk
Lively beer garden serving regional specialities and a unique selection of German draft beers.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Cozy garden and cocktail bar with Middle Eastern fare.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Contemporary trattoria with seasonal Mediterranean-Italian dishes.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Cozy, neighborhood tavern with Mediterranean tapas and sangria.
Heated
Streetery
Vegan and vegetarian bakery selling cakes, pastries, bagels and burritos.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Michelin recommended fast-casual rotisserie served in a picturesque back garden.
Garden
Heated
Covered
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
Champagne, oysters and elevated tavern classics on the Brooklyn waterfront
Heated
Streetery
Stop by this lively bistro for French-American classics and a late night menu.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Sophisticated SoHo restaurant with a focus on thoughtfully-updated French classics.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Downtown upscale Mexican brasserie with street-level outdoor dining.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Bright and breezy all-day bistro inspired by Jewish, South African and Israeli cuisines.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Opulent French classics, well-known for their steak frites, brunch and seafood.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Sardinia arrives in Manhattan, with vivacious Italian dining and cocktail menu.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Super fresh and zingy homestyle Thai food and cocktails inspired by Bangkok markets.
Garden
Heated
Modern Korean soju bar also serving dumplings, bulgogi, craft beers and natural wine.
Heated
Streetery
French bistro embracing tradition, with moules mariniére, escargots de Bourgogne and cassoulet.
Heated
Sidewalk
Order authentic Mexican at this downtown party spot for brunch, dinner and happy hours.
Heated
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
Cozy bar with seasonal cocktails, vintage beers and late night food.
Heated
Streetery
Neighborhood staple Irish bar with a long beer list, pub fare and big screen sports.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Homely candlelit tavern for brunch, inventive bar snacks and cocktails.
Heated
Streetery
Stylish Italian restaurant with house-made pastas, baked goods and wines by the glass.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Attractive Barcelona-style tapas bar with a show-stopping Paella de Mariscos.
Heated
Streetery
Steal yourself away at this European-style wine bar with small plates.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Sustainable seafood served up in breezy & bright environment.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Modern homestyle Italian pizzas and pastas in a casual cool setting.
Heated
Patio
A confident mix of French and American classics.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Smart Milanese brunch, dinner and cocktails – plus gelato and sorbet.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
American gastropub serving craft cocktails and imaginative bar food.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Inviting corner Greenwich restaurant with a seasonal Mediterranean-American menu.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Seasonally-driven seafood spot for clams (of course) oysters and other fishy fare.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Buzzy Mediterranean restaurant with creative tapas and pidettes, plus live music.
Awning
Garden
Heated
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
Brunch, dinner and happy hour are all covered in this laid-back Australian spot.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Sidewalk
La Dolce Vita! House-made pastas, weekend brunch and spritz bar.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Inviting American brasserie with seafood towers, chopped salads and mac and cheese.
Heated
Streetery
Cosy Irish bar with a forte for old fashioned whiskeys, cocktails and American cuisine.
Heated
Streetery
Choose from plenty of gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options at this modern restaurant.
Heated
Streetery
Trendy cocktail bar with light bites and well-crafted cocktails.
Awning
Heated
Rooftop
An elegant farm-to-table restaurant with panoramic views of the East River.
Heated
Patio
Chic brasserie in the shadows of Grand Central Station for casual all day dining.
Awning
Heated
Patio
Plush tavern-style restaurant and bar with an extensive mezcal and whisky list.
Heated
Streetery
Stop by this eco-conscious, wind-powered spot for wood-fired dishes and other hearty fare.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Contemporary Parisian-style restaurant renowned for its charcuterie and wine selection.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Laid-back cocktail and wine bar serving tapas-style Itaian fare.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Book in to this Western Mexico-inspired restaurant for covachas, sharing platos and a taco bar.
Heated
Streetery
Casual California-style tacos and cocktail pitchers celebrating the best of the Golden State.
Heated
Streetery
UWS staple for Southern comfort food – don't miss the house-made pickles.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Retro tiki bar serving up frozen cocktails and satisfying sandwiches.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Classic Parisian bistro food from an Upper West Side institution.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Sample every corner of the Mediterranean with mezze and wood-fired pizzas.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Elegant Mediterranean mezze in a smart Upper East Side location.
Heated
Streetery
A heady selection of 250 wines alongside French bistro classics.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Get a taste of Sardinia on the UWS with handmade pasta, salads, meats and seafoods.
Heated
Sidewalk
Inviting restaurant with a New American-spin on bar dining and classic cocktails.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Agave spirits, rare tequillas, hand crafted cocktails and Mexican tapas are the name of the game.
Heated
Streetery
Easy-going bar and restaurant serving locally brewed beers, burgers and steak frites.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Charming Italian bistro serving the best of the old country's classics.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
British gastropub focused on classic pub food and large draft beer selection.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Vivacious bar for drag brunches, live music and generous bar food.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Head to this Queens gastropub for inventive cocktails, elevated bar food and live music.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Neighborhood Mediterranean restaurant and bar located in a former glass factory.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
A neighborhood cocktail bar with a backyard patio.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Is a four-story townhouse or an oasis in the city? Globe-trotting menu and signature cocktails.
Heated
Streetery
Family owned old-school Italian restaurant serving red sauce classics and gluten free options.
Garden
Heated
Covered