Isla & Co
BK Backyard
Terasa North Ninth
The Lot
McCarren Parkhouse
Bonnie's
FourFiveSix
Ringolevio
Harefield Road
Tuffet
Ammazzacaffe
Northern Bell
Think Coffee
The West
The Clonard
Clinton Hall
Freehold
The Cactus Shop
Sea Wolf
Boulton & Watts
Lupe's East LA Kitchen
King
Waverley Inn
Serafina
Bocca di Bacco
Intelligentsia
Hole In The Wall
Shake Shack
Riverpark
Pershing Square
The Porch at Byrant Park
Ardesia Wine Bar
Pier i Cafe
The East Pole
Madame Bonte
Diamond Dogs
Pig Beach BBQ
Citrico Cafe
Beebe's
M.Wells
Top Quality
Maiella
Slice
The Springs
Early
Tradesman
Heavy Woods
Sunrise / Sunset
Brooklyn Kolache
Black Forest Brooklyn
Sofreh
Milk Bar
Dunkin
Popina
Fornino Pier 6
Iris Cafe
The Osprey
Cecconi's
Cobblefish
Watermark
PJ Clarke's
Japan Village
Greenwood Park
Krupa
HasenStüble
The Ryerson
Cassava House
Bronx Brewery
The Porch
Saggio
The Hudson
Hudson Garden Grill
City Island Lobster House
Portofino
Johnny's Reef

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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aussie

Isla & Co

modern aussie – modern

Quirky Antipodean restaurant serving an eclectic mix of Australian and American fare.

  • Patio

sports

BK Backyard

cocktails sports – cocktails

High energy 24,000 sqft backyard spot for drinks, sports and games.

  • Patio

  • Covered

modern

Terasa North Ninth

balkan modern – balkan

Contemporary Mediterranean Balkan dishes at this friendly, fun spot.

  • Patio

  • Porch

  • Covered

music

The Lot

wine music – wine

Independent online radio station and kiosk in a reclaimed parking lot

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • Patio

drinks

McCarren Parkhouse

snacks drinks – snacks

Renovated historic building with food court and park-side seating.

  • Garden

  • Patio

  • Covered

chinese

Bonnie's

fusion chinese – fusion

Contemporary Cantonese-American cooking with inventive specials.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

  • Streetery

american

FourFiveSix

casual american – casual

Buzzing wine bar with cocktail list, meat and cheese plates and eccentric decor.

  • Patio

all-day

Ringolevio

casual all-day – casual

Relaxed neighborhood spot for all-day cafe fare, handmade pastas and cocktails.

  • Awning

  • Patio

brunch

Harefield Road

irish brunch – irish

Cash only Irish style tavern for beers and brunch.

  • Patio

wine

Tuffet

cheese wine – cheese

Meat and cheese neighborhood bar with a cozy fireplace furnished patio.

  • Firepit

  • Patio

  • Sidewalk

italian

Ammazzacaffe

wine italian – wine

Housemade pasta and large plates to share, alongside cocktails and amaro.

  • Patio

wings

Northern Bell

cocktails wings – cocktails

Casual backyard bar hangout for craft beers, wings and cocktails.

  • Patio

  • Covered

coffee

Think Coffee

tea coffee – tea

Organic, Fair Trade coffee roastery, bakery and cafe.

  • Patio

  • Sidewalk

cafe

The West

cocktails cafe – cocktails

Laid back all-day cafe and bar.

  • Patio

  • Covered

irish

The Clonard

brunch irish – brunch

Cosy Irish pub and beer garden serving craft beers, themed cocktails and full Irish breakfasts.

  • Patio

beer

Clinton Hall

games beer – games

Solar-powered rooftop beer garden with craft beers, classic American food and endless games.

  • Awning

  • Patio

  • Rooftop

all-day

Freehold

modern all-day – modern

Hip all-day spot for coffee, lunch, dinner and everything in between.

  • Patio

mexican

The Cactus Shop

cocktails mexican – cocktails

Authentic Mexican cantina-meets-Brooklyn-speakeasy.

  • Patio

seafood

Sea Wolf

casual seafood – casual

Modern seafood restaurant serving up classic dishes with a raw bar to boot.

  • Patio

  • Covered

american

Boulton & Watts

casual american – casual

Homely neighborhood hang-out spot with a spacious patio that's great for groups.

  • Patio

  • Covered

mexican

Lupe's East LA Kitchen

cali mexican – cali

California-style Mexican classics at this cheery Soho staple.

  • Patio

  • Covered

  • Sidewalk

italian

King

cocktails italian – cocktails

An elegant setting for a daily-changing menu with influences from Southern France and Italy.

  • Awning

  • Patio

american

Waverley Inn

occasion american – occasion

A-list fave for classic American dishes, award-winning wine lists and heaps of New York charm.

  • Patio

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

pizza

Serafina

pasta pizza – pasta

Modern homestyle Italian pizzas and pastas in a casual cool setting.

  • Heated

  • Patio

italian

Bocca di Bacco

wine italian – wine

Sleek traditional Italian for date nights or special occasions.

  • Patio

  • Covered

coffee

Intelligentsia

tea coffee – tea

Sip speciality coffee on the terrace at the High Line Hotel Coffeebar.

  • Patio

  • Covered

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

burger

Shake Shack

casual burger – casual

Charming park setting of famed burger chain.

  • Patio

american

Riverpark

tapas american – tapas

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

  • Heated

  • Patio

casual

Pershing Square

american casual – american

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

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • Patio

whiskey

The Porch at Byrant Park

american whiskey – american

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

  • Patio

wine

Ardesia Wine Bar

pretzels wine – pretzels

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

  • Patio

  • Covered

casual

Pier i Cafe

american casual – american

Head to this casual cafe and bar for unsmissable skyline panoramas.

  • Patio

modern

The East Pole

american modern – american

Elegant farm-to-table dining in an Upper East Brownstone.

  • Patio

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Madame Bonte

pastries coffee – pastries

Cafe and wine bar with attractive French sandwiches and pastries.

  • Garden

  • Patio

beer

Diamond Dogs

cocktails beer – cocktails

Lively bar for craft brews, cocktail specials and a BYO food policy.

  • Patio

southern

Pig Beach BBQ

bbq southern – bbq

BBQ restaurant serving up Southern specials including baby back ribs, brisket and smoked wings.

  • Patio

mexican

Citrico Cafe

cocktails mexican – cocktails

Mexican cafe and agaveria bar with a Tulum-inspired vibe.

  • Patio

  • Sidewalk

pizza

Beebe's

cocktails pizza – cocktails

All-day Italian dining and New York original old school pizza pies.

  • Patio

steak

M.Wells

canadian steak – canadian

Former autobody shop with a Quebecois spin on steakhouse classics.

  • Patio

mexican

Top Quality

cocktails mexican – cocktails

Vibrant Mexican restaurant with an extensive mezcal and tequila list.

  • Patio

  • Covered

italian

Maiella

cocktails italian – cocktails

Authentic Italian with modern flair located on the waterfront of Long Island City.

  • Awning

  • Patio

italian

Slice

pizza italian – pizza

Relaxed pizzeria for Sicilian slices, pasta and entrées.

  • Patio

cocktails

The Springs

beer cocktails – beer

Industrial-style bar and patio with happy hour, movie screenings and trivia nights.

  • Patio

coffee

Early

lunch coffee – lunch

Neighborhood coffee and sandwich shop with house-roasted meats and homemade condiments and sauces.

  • Patio

beer

Tradesman

brunch beer – brunch

Unassuming brick-lined local bar with microbrews, changing street food menu and sportsgames.

  • Patio

southern

Heavy Woods

cocktails southern – cocktails

NOLA comes to Bushwick, with a Louisiana-style menu plus beer and shots.

  • Patio

  • Covered

cafe

Sunrise / Sunset

cocktails cafe – cocktails

Friendly neighborhood cafe and grocer with compact back patio.

  • Patio

bakery

Brooklyn Kolache

coffee bakery – coffee

Enjoy Texas-style Czech pastries, sweet rolls and fresh drinks.

  • Garden

  • Patio

  • Streetery

beer

Black Forest Brooklyn

german beer – german

Lively beer garden serving regional specialities and a unique selection of German draft beers.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

persian

Sofreh

wine persian – wine

Contemporary Iranian restaurant with a carefully crafted, ingredients-led menu.

  • Garden

  • Heated

  • Patio

coffee

Milk Bar

salad coffee – salad

Friendly neighborhood cafe for all day bites and drinks.

  • Patio

coffee

Dunkin

bakery coffee – bakery

Everyone's favorite coffee stop with a courtyard garden.

  • Patio

italian

Popina

casual italian – casual

Modern handmade egg pasta dishes and seasonal fare with heated patio.

  • Patio

pizza

Fornino Pier 6

sodas pizza – sodas

Handcrafted pizzas baked on the woodfired roof oven, plus cocktails and ice cream sandwiches.

  • Patio

casual

Iris Cafe

brunch casual – brunch

Bright and breezy brunch spot with a fabulous Manhattan skyline backdrop.

  • Patio

upscale

The Osprey

american upscale – american

Smart farm-to-table, market-driven cuisine from a New American kitchen.

  • Patio

upscale

Cecconi's

italian upscale – italian

Find hand-made pasta, seafood and modern day Italian favourites served in this chic restaurant.

  • Patio

seafood

Cobblefish

casual seafood – casual

Casual East River restaurant for waterfront views, lobster rolls, cocktails and beer.

  • Patio

seafood

Watermark

casual seafood – casual

Lively waterfront restaurant overlooking the East River with a raw bar and seafood dishes.

  • Patio

beer

PJ Clarke's

burgers beer – burgers

Well-known handburger restaurant chain with a lively bar and seafood menu.

  • Awning

  • Patio

japanese

Japan Village

casual japanese – casual

Foodhall and supermarket for authentic Japanese cuisine and dishes – plus firepits and lanterns in the garden by night.

  • Firepit

  • Patio

beer

Greenwood Park

burgers beer – burgers

A 13,000 square foot beer garden with pub snacks and games.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

all-day

Krupa

casual all-day – casual

All-day family friendlyrestaurant serving up Mediterranean inspired dishes.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Streetery

german

HasenStüble

beer german – beer

Welcoming neighborhood biergarten for german speciality beers and snacks.

  • Patio

brunch

The Ryerson

beer brunch – beer

Friendly neighborhood spot for hearty plates, brunch and bar bites.

  • Heated

  • Patio

  • Covered

healthy

Cassava House

casual healthy – casual

Fresh juices, smoothies and lunches are the focus at this quirky all-day cafe.

  • Patio

beer

Bronx Brewery

snacks beer – snacks

Craft brewery with a variety of bold and fresh beers, spacious backyard and empanadas.

  • Patio

casual

The Porch

comfort casual – comfort

Artist owned music venue, restaurant and bar with nighly entertainment, brunch and happy hour.

  • Patio

italian

Saggio

pasta italian – pasta

Bijou spot for Southern Italian dishes, craft cocktails and bottomless brunch.

  • Patio

  • Covered

river

The Hudson

casual river – casual

A-train oasis on the banks of the Hudson river. Stop by this family-friendly spot for fresh seafood, BBQ and frozen drinks.

  • Patio

organic

Hudson Garden Grill

american organic – american

Farm to table restaurant focused on local produce nestled inside the New York Botanical Garden.

  • Patio

lobster

City Island Lobster House

american lobster – american

Enjoy scenic waterfront dining at this popular City Island seafood spot.

  • Patio

  • Covered

italian

Portofino

seafood italian – seafood

Traditional Italian seafood, water views

  • Patio

seafood

Johnny's Reef

casual seafood – casual

City Island institution serving fresh seafood, pina coladas and water views.

  • Patio