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.
Quirky Antipodean restaurant serving an eclectic mix of Australian and American fare.
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High energy 24,000 sqft backyard spot for drinks, sports and games.
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Contemporary Mediterranean Balkan dishes at this friendly, fun spot.
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Independent online radio station and kiosk in a reclaimed parking lot
Awning
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Renovated historic building with food court and park-side seating.
Garden
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Contemporary Cantonese-American cooking with inventive specials.
Heated
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Streetery
Buzzing wine bar with cocktail list, meat and cheese plates and eccentric decor.
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Relaxed neighborhood spot for all-day cafe fare, handmade pastas and cocktails.
Awning
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Cash only Irish style tavern for beers and brunch.
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Meat and cheese neighborhood bar with a cozy fireplace furnished patio.
Firepit
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Sidewalk
Housemade pasta and large plates to share, alongside cocktails and amaro.
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Casual backyard bar hangout for craft beers, wings and cocktails.
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Covered
Organic, Fair Trade coffee roastery, bakery and cafe.
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Sidewalk
Laid back all-day cafe and bar.
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Cosy Irish pub and beer garden serving craft beers, themed cocktails and full Irish breakfasts.
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Solar-powered rooftop beer garden with craft beers, classic American food and endless games.
Awning
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Rooftop
Hip all-day spot for coffee, lunch, dinner and everything in between.
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Authentic Mexican cantina-meets-Brooklyn-speakeasy.
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Modern seafood restaurant serving up classic dishes with a raw bar to boot.
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Homely neighborhood hang-out spot with a spacious patio that's great for groups.
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California-style Mexican classics at this cheery Soho staple.
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Sidewalk
An elegant setting for a daily-changing menu with influences from Southern France and Italy.
Awning
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A-list fave for classic American dishes, award-winning wine lists and heaps of New York charm.
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Sidewalk
Streetery
Modern homestyle Italian pizzas and pastas in a casual cool setting.
Heated
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Sleek traditional Italian for date nights or special occasions.
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Covered
Sip speciality coffee on the terrace at the High Line Hotel Coffeebar.
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Brunch, dinner and happy hour are all covered in this laid-back Australian spot.
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Sidewalk
Charming park setting of famed burger chain.
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An elegant farm-to-table restaurant with panoramic views of the East River.
Heated
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Chic brasserie in the shadows of Grand Central Station for casual all day dining.
Awning
Heated
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Discover a lush escape from Midtown over whiskey, craft beers and light bites.
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Casual food and wine bar with a curated wine list and shareable small plates.
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Covered
Head to this casual cafe and bar for unsmissable skyline panoramas.
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Elegant farm-to-table dining in an Upper East Brownstone.
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Sidewalk
Cafe and wine bar with attractive French sandwiches and pastries.
Garden
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Lively bar for craft brews, cocktail specials and a BYO food policy.
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BBQ restaurant serving up Southern specials including baby back ribs, brisket and smoked wings.
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Mexican cafe and agaveria bar with a Tulum-inspired vibe.
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Sidewalk
All-day Italian dining and New York original old school pizza pies.
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Former autobody shop with a Quebecois spin on steakhouse classics.
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Vibrant Mexican restaurant with an extensive mezcal and tequila list.
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Authentic Italian with modern flair located on the waterfront of Long Island City.
Awning
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Relaxed pizzeria for Sicilian slices, pasta and entrées.
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Industrial-style bar and patio with happy hour, movie screenings and trivia nights.
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Neighborhood coffee and sandwich shop with house-roasted meats and homemade condiments and sauces.
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Unassuming brick-lined local bar with microbrews, changing street food menu and sportsgames.
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NOLA comes to Bushwick, with a Louisiana-style menu plus beer and shots.
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Friendly neighborhood cafe and grocer with compact back patio.
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Enjoy Texas-style Czech pastries, sweet rolls and fresh drinks.
Garden
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Streetery
Lively beer garden serving regional specialities and a unique selection of German draft beers.
Heated
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Contemporary Iranian restaurant with a carefully crafted, ingredients-led menu.
Garden
Heated
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Friendly neighborhood cafe for all day bites and drinks.
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Everyone's favorite coffee stop with a courtyard garden.
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Modern handmade egg pasta dishes and seasonal fare with heated patio.
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Handcrafted pizzas baked on the woodfired roof oven, plus cocktails and ice cream sandwiches.
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Bright and breezy brunch spot with a fabulous Manhattan skyline backdrop.
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Smart farm-to-table, market-driven cuisine from a New American kitchen.
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Find hand-made pasta, seafood and modern day Italian favourites served in this chic restaurant.
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Casual East River restaurant for waterfront views, lobster rolls, cocktails and beer.
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Lively waterfront restaurant overlooking the East River with a raw bar and seafood dishes.
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Well-known handburger restaurant chain with a lively bar and seafood menu.
Awning
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Foodhall and supermarket for authentic Japanese cuisine and dishes – plus firepits and lanterns in the garden by night.
Firepit
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A 13,000 square foot beer garden with pub snacks and games.
Heated
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All-day family friendlyrestaurant serving up Mediterranean inspired dishes.
Heated
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Streetery
Welcoming neighborhood biergarten for german speciality beers and snacks.
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Friendly neighborhood spot for hearty plates, brunch and bar bites.
Heated
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Fresh juices, smoothies and lunches are the focus at this quirky all-day cafe.
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Craft brewery with a variety of bold and fresh beers, spacious backyard and empanadas.
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Artist owned music venue, restaurant and bar with nighly entertainment, brunch and happy hour.
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Bijou spot for Southern Italian dishes, craft cocktails and bottomless brunch.
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A-train oasis on the banks of the Hudson river. Stop by this family-friendly spot for fresh seafood, BBQ and frozen drinks.
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Farm to table restaurant focused on local produce nestled inside the New York Botanical Garden.
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Enjoy scenic waterfront dining at this popular City Island seafood spot.
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Traditional Italian seafood, water views
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City Island institution serving fresh seafood, pina coladas and water views.
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