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.
Solar-powered rooftop beer garden with craft beers, classic American food and endless games.
Awning
Patio
Rooftop
Authentic tacos and Mexican snacks in a former garage space.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Bright and inviting plant-forward restaurant.
Sidewalk
Laid back Mediterranean eatery with a lush yard and a bustling brunch scene.
Garden
Easygoing neighborhood corner tavern with ample outdoor seating.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Pared-back New American restraurant where premium steaks are the centre of the action.
Garden
Sportsbar and gastropub with extensive whiskey selection and late night dancing.
Heated
Streetery
Charming French kitchen renowned for its brunches.
Sidewalk
Cafe outpost of famed restaurant serving Italian snacks and pastries.
Sidewalk
Popular low-key restaurant serving modern Israeli dishes.
Heated
Sidewalk
Vibrant and airy all day cafe with backyard petanque.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Botanical cocktails and herbal infusions are the mainstay at this low-key rooftop patio bar.
Rooftop
Charming neighborhood pizza spot with streetside patio.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Lively neighborhood institution to grab a taco, a few beers and take in the scene.
Garden
Covered
Organic, Fair Trade coffee roastery, bakery and cafe.
Patio
Sidewalk
Expansive modern space serving Italian inspired crowd favorites.
Heated
Rooftop
Sidewalk
Streetery
Laid back all-day cafe and bar.
Patio
Covered
Cosy Irish pub and beer garden serving craft beers, themed cocktails and full Irish breakfasts.
Patio
Tiny coffee nook serving speciality brews.
Sidewalk
Vegan comfort food with a modern twist and flair.
Streetery
Friendly neighborhood cheese store serving all day staples.
Awning
Sidewalk
Music focused bar specialising in yakitori, shochu highballs and a full sake menu.
Garden
Covered
Counter service Pakistani kitchen known for their burgers, lamb chops and big flavors
Garden
Covered
Housemade pasta and large plates to share, alongside cocktails and amaro.
Patio
Low-key buzzing dive bar with street food pop-ups and weekend DJs.
Heated
Streetery
Meat and cheese neighborhood bar with a cozy fireplace furnished patio.
Firepit
Patio
Sidewalk
Casual Thai restaurant with extensive menu and cocktails.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Cash only Irish style tavern for beers and brunch.
Patio
Friendly cocktail joint with cheeseburgers, small bites, live DJs and comedy nights.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Hip spot for creative frozen drinks and classic pub fare.
Sidewalk
A quintessential neighborhood bar with great burgers, wings and local beers.
Garden
Compact, Italian cafe offering piadine, fresh coffee and friendly vibes.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Casual backyard bar hangout for craft beers, wings and cocktails.
Patio
Covered
Contemporary Cantonese-American cooking with inventive specials.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Streetery
Female founded brewery with expansive outdoor space.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Minimalist spot for sushi hand rolls, sake and other Japanese bites.
Heated
Streetery
Contemporary Mediterranean Balkan dishes at this friendly, fun spot.
Patio
Porch
Covered
Rustic New American cuisine at this Williamsburg mainstay.
Porch
Sidewalk
Streetery
Family run Georgian bistro offering up speciality cheese breads and other authentic dishes.
Sidewalk
Modern cafe and flower shop with airy patio.
Garden
Historic bar and eatery with cozy outdoor seating.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
A compact Butler outpost serving espresso and brewed coffee, matcha and handmade pastries.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Cocktail and raw bar in a relaxed mezzanine serving Israeli coastal flavors.
Heated
Rooftop
High energy 24,000 sqft backyard spot for drinks, sports and games.
Patio
Covered
Swanky French-ish rooftop bar with unforgettable skyline views and a seafood focused menu.
Rooftop
Quirky Antipodean restaurant serving an eclectic mix of Australian and American fare.
Patio
Rooftop bar atop The William Vale – head here for classic cocktails, rare spirits, craft beer and small plates.
Rooftop
Expansive rooftop beer garden with big skyline views, well crafted drinks and shareable plates.
Rooftop
Independent online radio station and kiosk in a reclaimed parking lot
Awning
Heated
Patio
German style biergarten for beers, brats and pretzels.
Sidewalk
Streetery
A Greenpoint gem combining modern American classics with an Antipodean outlook.
Sidewalk
Spanish tapas, paellas, wines and cocktails in a convivial brick-exposed restaurant.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Hip tiki-inspired spot for Southeast Asian street-style foods and cocktails.
Garden
Stop by for classic French all-day fare and elegant cakes and pastries.
Garden
Renovated historic building with food court and park-side seating.
Garden
Patio
Covered
Sustainable fish market and raw bar with renowned lobster rolls.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Japanese-influenced cafe with hearty, healthy food as its ethos.
Garden
Sidewalk
Enticing contemporary pizza joint with burrata, arancini and tiramisu.
Garden
Authentic French bistro with wines by the glass – don't miss the made-to-order crêpes.
Garden
Sidewalk
Streetery
Laid-back yet inventive all-day menu focused on bowl food and sandwiches.
Sidewalk
Elevated cocktail bar and mezze in a sumptuous setting.
Garden
A neighborhood cocktail bar with a backyard patio.
Garden
Heated
Covered
No-frills corner neighborhood bar with an easy going vibe.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Slick New American restaurant serving small plates and drinks in Greenpoint.
Sidewalk
Cheerful bar and kitchen with lunch, brunch and late night menus.
Sidewalk
Enjoy fresh-from-the-oven sweet treats at this award winning bakeshop.
Streetery
Contemporary bistro with seasonal fare, pasta and a solid burger. Bring the whole crew!
Sidewalk
Industrial-style bar and patio with happy hour, movie screenings and trivia nights.
Patio
Cozy cookbook cafe serving up Sicilian snacks and coffee.
Streetery
Neighborhood coffee and sandwich shop with house-roasted meats and homemade condiments and sauces.
Patio
A brick-lined garden is an elegant backdrop for an American menu with a Southern Italian flair.
Garden
Neighborhood Mediterranean restaurant and bar located in a former glass factory.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Mexican cuisine and cocktails with an updated, pared-back attitude.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Gourmet sandwiches and speciality snacks at this neighborhood staple.
Sidewalk
High-tech small format coffee chain offering fresh coffee and pastries.
Garden
Heated
Lively brunch and bistro spot for rosewater waffles, green shakshuka and chicken prego rolls.
Sidewalk
Wood-fired bagels paired with smoked fish, deli meats and signature sandwich fillings.
Sidewalk
Soup dumplings, noodles and fruit iced teas at this fast casual Shanghainese spot.
Garden
Fun menu-free spot with a curated wine selection and expansive back yard.
Firepit
Garden
Low-key Southside taproom with rotating light bites in the evening.
Streetery
Relaxed bake shop and espresso bar – stop by for breakfast sandwiches and acai bowls.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Sustainable solar powered cafe tucked inside this plant shop. A hidden oasis in the shadows of the Williamsburg Bridge.
Garden
Michelin star-rated restaurant where New American dishes shine alongside craft cocktails.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Pull up a chair at this bright and airy bar for inventive cocktails and sharing plates.
Sidewalk
Buzzy coffee shop, bar and bistro with inventive specials.
Streetery
Classic Italian dishes with a wood burning oven and grill.
Awning
Sidewalk
Modern seafood restaurant serving up classic dishes with a raw bar to boot.
Patio
Covered
Hip all-day spot for coffee, lunch, dinner and everything in between.
Patio
Innovative, waterfront brewery with experimental beers and cocktails.
Sidewalk
Authentic Mexican cantina-meets-Brooklyn-speakeasy.
Patio
Persian small-plates, cocktails and underground DJs.
Garden
Pared-back coffee shop with Japanese menu: Bento boxes, onigiri and don bowls.
Sidewalk
Innovate Taiwanese bakery and all-day cafe.
Porch
Covered
Sidewalk
Savoury and sweet crêpes in a neighborhood cafe.
Garden
Covered
Easy going neighborhood pub and kitchen with craft beers, frozen margs and a brunch menu.
Sidewalk
Unassuming brick-lined local bar with microbrews, changing street food menu and sportsgames.
Patio
Head to this chilled Bushwick dive bar for heavy metal, burgers, nachos and tacos.
Sidewalk
Vibrant roof top bar with aperitivo hours, cocktails and draft beers.
Rooftop
Serene coffee and book store in archictecturally beautiful surrounds.
Garden
Fun taproom with street food pop-ups and weekly events.
Heated
Streetery
Friendly neighborhood spot offering meat-centric cozy plates.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Quaint Japanese coffee shop with speciality coffees, matcha and local ceramics.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Buzzing wine bar with cocktail list, meat and cheese plates and eccentric decor.
Patio
Relaxed neighborhood spot for all-day cafe fare, handmade pastas and cocktails.
Awning
Patio
Relaxed neighborhood bistro for French and American inspired fare.
Sidewalk
Eclectic cocktail bar and restaurant in a former tailor shop with family-style dining.
Garden
Plant-based Ethiopian restaurant, bar, and music venue with weekly coffee ceremonies.
Streetery
Cozy coffee and craft beer shop focused on Brooklyn suppliers.
Sidewalk
Unpretentious natural wine, oysters and tapas-style small plates.
Garden
Heated
Relaxed Bushwick rooftop spot with natural wine served by the glass and daily happy hour.
Rooftop
NOLA comes to Bushwick, with a Louisiana-style menu plus beer and shots.
Patio
Covered
Enjoy locally brewed craft beer, cocktails and a lush patio at this neighborhood bar.
Garden
Heated
Buzzy pizzeria with a small menu serving sourdough pies and natural wines.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Burger and cocktail bar hidden away in a converted auto garage.
Garden
Home store with coffee and elevated canteen-style light bites.
Sidewalk
Irreverant all-day restaurant with smash burgers, small plates and speciality cocktails.
Garden
Groovy taproom with DJs, bar menu, renowned dancefloor and a spacious backyard.
Firepit
Garden
Friendly neighborhood cafe and grocer with compact back patio.
Patio