Cafe Salmagundi
Pete's Tavern
Isabelle's Osteria
ABC Kitchen
Taralucci e Vino
Le Pain Quotidien
Obica
Shake Shack
La Pecora Bianca
The Smith
Hole In The Wall
Foreigner
Boqueria
Crompton Ale House
Sarabeth's
Roof at Park South
Royalton Roofop
Banc
Sundays Well
Dog & Bone
Little Beet Table
Riverpark
Roof At 66 Park
Pershing Square
Le Pain Quotidien Kiosk
The Porch at Byrant Park
St.Cloud
Margaritaville
Castell Lounge
44 & X
The Marshal
Ardesia Wine Bar
The Elgin
Duomo 51
Salon De Ning
Black Fox Coffee
Benoit
Sarabeth's

An outdoor dining guide to New York City

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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modern

Cafe Salmagundi

american modern – american

Washington Irving-inspired restaurant championing New-American cuisine and seasonal ingredients.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

burgers

Pete's Tavern

beer burgers – beer

A historic New York institution serving jumbo burgers, sandwiches and Italian entrées.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

italian

Isabelle's Osteria

pasta italian – pasta

Upbeat modern Italian in Gramercy, focused on house-made pastas.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

vegetarian

ABC Kitchen

organic vegetarian – organic

Slick New American spot with a focus on local, organic ingredients.

  • Sidewalk

italian

Taralucci e Vino

bistro italian – bistro

Stylish Italian restaurant with house-made pastas, baked goods and wines by the glass.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

coffee

Le Pain Quotidien

tea coffee – tea

Casual Belgian bakery and restaurant chain serving pastries, light lunches, teas and coffees.

  • Sidewalk

italian

Obica

casual italian – casual

Smart Italian restaurant specialising in mozzarella, pizza, small plates and cocktails.

  • Sidewalk

burger

Shake Shack

casual burger – casual

Charming park setting of famed burger chain.

  • Patio

italian

La Pecora Bianca

casual italian – casual

La Dolce Vita! House-made pastas, weekend brunch and spritz bar.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

american

The Smith

casual american – casual

Inviting American brasserie with seafood towers, chopped salads and mac and cheese.

  • Heated

  • Streetery

ausssie

Hole In The Wall

casual ausssie – casual

Brunch, dinner and happy hour are all covered in this laid-back Australian spot.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Foreigner

tea coffee – tea

Coffee shop and photo studio, with a spacious concrete stoop to soak up the sunshine.

  • Sidewalk

tapas

Boqueria

spanish tapas – spanish

Attractive Barcelona-style tapas bar with a show-stopping Paella de Mariscos.

  • Heated

  • Streetery

irish

Crompton Ale House

beer irish – beer

Cosy Irish bar with a forte for old fashioned whiskeys, cocktails and American cuisine.

  • Heated

  • Streetery

american

Sarabeth's

casual american – casual

Elegant brunch spot where fat and fluffy French toast is a crowd-favourite.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

views

Roof at Park South

cocktails views – cocktails

Trendy cocktail bar with light bites and well-crafted cocktails.

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • Rooftop

modern

Royalton Roofop

lounge modern – lounge

Chic rooftop lounge for brunch, all-day bites and city views.

  • Rooftop

cocktails

Banc

whiskey cocktails – whiskey

A former 1920s bank inspired by Paris in days gone by, whiskey is the name of the game here.

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

beer

Sundays Well

snacks beer – snacks

Expect classic bar snacks pulled off with panache, cocktails and brunch.

  • Garden

british

Dog & Bone

beer british – beer

Friendly neighborhood tavern featuring some iconic British classics on the menu.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

healthy

Little Beet Table

brunch healthy – brunch

Choose from plenty of gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options at this modern restaurant.

  • Heated

  • Streetery

american

Riverpark

tapas american – tapas

An elegant farm-to-table restaurant with panoramic views of the East River.

  • Heated

  • Patio

cocktails

Roof At 66 Park

bites cocktails – bites

Head up to the rooftop bar at The Kitano Hotel for Friday happy hours and speciality cocktails.

  • Rooftop

casual

Pershing Square

american casual – american

Chic brasserie in the shadows of Grand Central Station for casual all day dining.

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • Patio

coffee

Le Pain Quotidien Kiosk

tea coffee – tea

Coffee kiosk in popular park setting.

  • Garden

whiskey

The Porch at Byrant Park

american whiskey – american

Discover a lush escape from Midtown over whiskey, craft beers and light bites.

  • Patio

cocktails

St.Cloud

tapas cocktails – tapas

Plush rooftop bar with cocktail menu, seasonal small plates and live music.

  • Rooftop

cocktails

Margaritaville

beachy cocktails – beachy

Lounge poolside on the rooftop deck with a frozen marg.

  • Rooftop

cocktails

Castell Lounge

tapas cocktails – tapas

Smart rooftop lounge at AC Hotel New York Times Square with live music and a penchant for martinis.

  • Rooftop

american

44 & X

modern american – modern

Refined eatery for seasonal American classics like braised short rib, grilled fish and lobster salad.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

eco

The Marshal

pizza eco – pizza

Stop by this eco-conscious, wind-powered spot for wood-fired dishes and other hearty fare.

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

wine

Ardesia Wine Bar

pretzels wine – pretzels

Casual food and wine bar with a curated wine list and shareable small plates.

  • Patio

  • Covered

american

The Elgin

cocktails american – cocktails

Plush tavern-style restaurant and bar with an extensive mezcal and whisky list.

  • Heated

  • Streetery

tuscan

Duomo 51

views tuscan – views

Sleek midtown spot for views and all-day Tuscan inspired fare.

  • Rooftop

upscale

Salon De Ning

bottles upscale – bottles

Upmarket rooftop bar for cocktails and skyline views over Fifth Avenue.

  • Rooftop

coffee

Black Fox Coffee

tea coffee – tea

Coffee kiosk in slick landscaped urban plaza.

  • Awning

  • Garden

french

Benoit

upscale french – upscale

Picture a chic Paris bistro transplanted 3,625 miles to New York and you have Benoit!

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

american

Sarabeth's

casual american – casual

Recoup after a Central Park jaunt with all-day breakfast, lobster rolls and steak frites.

  • Sidewalk