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.
Popular Vietnamese eatery serving steaming bowls of pho, summer rolls and cocktails.
Sidewalk
Garden dining with a plant-based Mexican menu.
Garden
Covered
Homely candlelit tavern for brunch, inventive bar snacks and cocktails.
Heated
Streetery
Beloved Ukranian eatery in the heart of the East Village since 1954.
Sidewalk
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
Cosy downtown restaurant and bar attached to the Bowery Hotel, serving traditional Italian cuisine.
Awning
Sidewalk
Cozy bar with seasonal cocktails, vintage beers and late night food.
Heated
Streetery
Order authentic Mexican at this downtown party spot for brunch, dinner and happy hours.
Heated
Streetery
French bistro embracing tradition, with moules mariniére, escargots de Bourgogne and cassoulet.
Heated
Sidewalk
A popular neighborhood spot serving up French-Moroccan favourites.
Awning
Sidewalk
Sardinia arrives in Manhattan, with vivacious Italian dining and cocktail menu.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Outré contemporary Italian restaurant specialising in house-made pastas.
Streetery
Tel Aviv cafe culture, New York-style. Shawarma, schnitzels and shishlik.
Sidewalk
Vivacious Italian known for its wood fired pizza, house-made pasta and cannolis.
Awning
Sidewalk
Cafe culture in the heart of Little Italy for American-Italian classics.
Awning
Sidewalk
Downtown upscale Mexican brasserie with street-level outdoor dining.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
A cozy Soho spot for handmade pasta, weekend brunch and apertivo hour.
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
Sophisticated SoHo restaurant with a focus on thoughtfully-updated French classics.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Retro-themed fun lovin' 24 hour diner with a modern take on some much-loved menu classics.
Garden
California-style Mexican classics at this cheery Soho staple.
Patio
Covered
Sidewalk
Buzzy Mediterranean restaurant with creative tapas and pidettes, plus live music.
Awning
Garden
Heated
Sidewalk
Cheerful French bistro shellfish, filet mignon and pommes frites.
Sidewalk
Updated American classics: think crab-stuffed deviled eggs, grass-fed double dutch burger and caramel apple pie.
Awning
Sidewalk
Welcoming neighborhood restaurant serving seasonal Meditteranean cuisine.
Sidewalk
Market-driven Italian-influenced dishes with a firm NYC ethos.
Awning
Sidewalk
An elegant setting for a daily-changing menu with influences from Southern France and Italy.
Awning
Patio
European bistro vibes in a SoHo setting serving modern hearty fare.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Buzzy, smart spot for housemade bagels, smoked fish and caviar.
Sidewalk
Playful English bistro specializing in nose-to-tail cooking.
Awning
Sidewalk
Seafood-driven restaurant with wood-fire grill, charcoal oven and martini bar.
Awning
Sidewalk
Inviting corner Greenwich restaurant with a seasonal Mediterranean-American menu.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Updated American classics, plenty of vegetarian options and a romantic patio space.
Garden
Covered
Seasonally-driven seafood spot for clams (of course) oysters and other fishy fare.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Mediterranean and Egyptian cuisine served in a lush setting with bellydancers.
Streetery
New American cuisine where seasonal produce leads the way – don't miss weekend brunch with dutch babies.
Streetery
Smart Milanese brunch, dinner and cocktails – plus gelato and sorbet.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Pocket-sized French BYOB bistro famed for its brunches.
Awning
Sidewalk
Elevated-yet-unpretensious spot to see in the weekend with seafood towers, raw bar and cocktails.
Sidewalk
A-list fave for classic American dishes, award-winning wine lists and heaps of New York charm.
Patio
Sidewalk
Streetery
Welcoming all-day tavern in the West Village.
Awning
Sidewalk
Israeli-Iranian family recipes shine in this understated Middle Eastern restaurant.
Heated
Streetery
Head to this classic red-sauce Italian for a slice of NYC gastronomic history.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Attractive Barcelona-style tapas bar with a show-stopping Paella de Mariscos.
Heated
Streetery
Stylish Italian restaurant with house-made pastas, baked goods and wines by the glass.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Slick New American spot with a focus on local, organic ingredients.
Sidewalk
Upbeat modern Italian in Gramercy, focused on house-made pastas.
Awning
Sidewalk
Washington Irving-inspired restaurant championing New-American cuisine and seasonal ingredients.
Awning
Sidewalk
Smart Italian restaurant specialising in mozzarella, pizza, small plates and cocktails.
Sidewalk
Charming park setting of famed burger chain.
Patio
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
Brunch, dinner and happy hour are all covered in this laid-back Australian spot.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Sidewalk
Choose from plenty of gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options at this modern restaurant.
Heated
Streetery
Elegant brunch spot where fat and fluffy French toast is a crowd-favourite.
Awning
Sidewalk
Expect classic bar snacks pulled off with panache, cocktails and brunch.
Garden
Friendly neighborhood tavern featuring some iconic British classics on the menu.
Awning
Sidewalk
Cheery modern Italian with for pizzas, aperitvos and fresh focaccia.
Sidewalk
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
Sleek midtown spot for views and all-day Tuscan inspired fare.
Rooftop
Picture a chic Paris bistro transplanted 3,625 miles to New York and you have Benoit!
Awning
Sidewalk
Bustling steak-centric brasserie in the heart of Midtown serving up French classics with a twist.
Awning
Sidewalk
Streetery
Recoup after a Central Park jaunt with all-day breakfast, lobster rolls and steak frites.
Sidewalk
Elegant farm-to-table dining in an Upper East Brownstone.
Patio
Sidewalk
British gastropub focused on classic pub food and large draft beer selection.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Inventive Detroit-style pizzas, pretzel-bun burgers, waffle fries and frozen margs.
Sidewalk
Old-school French restaurant for moules frites, cheese plates and steak frites.
Awning
Sidewalk
Smart French restaurant with a focus on the region of Alsace and an extensive beer selection.
Awning
Sidewalk
Easy going eatery and bar with global inspired flavors.
Awning
Sidewalk
Charming Italian bistro serving the best of the old country's classics.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Bright and breezy New American joint with daily oysters and happy hours.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Easy-going bar and restaurant serving locally brewed beers, burgers and steak frites.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Hole up in this casual bar for classic American dishes, draft beer and cocktails.
Sidewalk
Upscale dining in this intimate restaurant where sustainably-sourced New American cuisine enjoys the spotlight.
Sidewalk
Channelling contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on supporting local farms.
Sidewalk
Inviting restaurant with a New American-spin on bar dining and classic cocktails.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Get a taste of Sardinia on the UWS with handmade pasta, salads, meats and seafoods.
Heated
Sidewalk
Elegant Mediterranean mezze in a smart Upper East Side location.
Heated
Streetery
Sample every corner of the Mediterranean with mezze and wood-fired pizzas.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Award-winning Jewish deli founded in 1908 and famed for its smoked fish.
Awning
Sidewalk
UWS staple for Southern comfort food – don't miss the house-made pickles.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Classic Parisian bistro food from an Upper West Side institution.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Welcoming Spanish-Caribbean restaurant with craft cocktails and the city's largest selection of rum.
Sidewalk
Bright gluten-free and mostly-vegan dishes are the mainstays at this buzzy all-day dining spot.
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
Classic Italian dishes inspired by the cuisine of the Tuscan countryside.
Sidewalk
Soak up the best of New York and Paris in this retro restaurant with classic French dishes.
Sidewalk
Classic American diner with lightly updated classics like egg creams, meatloaf and pancakes.
Sidewalk
Contemporary Parisian-style restaurant renowned for its charcuterie and wine selection.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Casual food and wine bar with a curated wine list and shareable small plates.
Patio
Covered
Stop by this eco-conscious, wind-powered spot for wood-fired dishes and other hearty fare.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Refined eatery for seasonal American classics like braised short rib, grilled fish and lobster salad.
Awning
Sidewalk
Streetery
Order small plates and sharing dishes at this stylish Latin American restaurant.
Garden
Is a four-story townhouse or an oasis in the city? Globe-trotting menu and signature cocktails.
Heated
Streetery
Family-run Neapolitan restaurant well-known for its coal-fired pizzas.
Sidewalk
Modern mezze joint serving attractive Middle Eastern favourites.
Sidewalk
Sleek traditional Italian for date nights or special occasions.
Patio
Covered
Sustainable seafood served up in breezy & bright environment.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Swanky rooftop restaurant with lush greenery and skyline views serving American cuisine.
Rooftop
Modern homestyle Italian pizzas and pastas in a casual cool setting.
Heated
Patio
A confident mix of French and American classics.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Celebrating cuisine from Southern France, Spain and Italy with craft cocktails and live music by night.
Sidewalk
Casual American comfort food with pancake stacks, breakfast plates and burgers.
Awning
Sidewalk
Streetery
Contemporary baked goods, dessets and brunch with a floral setting.
Awning
Sidewalk
Stop by this lively bistro for French-American classics and a late night menu.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Rustic New American restaurant – don't miss the Sunday Suppers served family-style.
Streetery
Upmarket contemporary French bistro for natural wines by the glass, lobster and duck confit.
Awning
Sidewalk
Well-known handburger restaurant chain with a lively bar and seafood menu.
Awning
Patio
Casual East River restaurant for waterfront views, lobster rolls, cocktails and beer.
Patio
Lively waterfront restaurant overlooking the East River with a raw bar and seafood dishes.
Patio
Smart farm-to-table, market-driven cuisine from a New American kitchen.
Patio
Find hand-made pasta, seafood and modern day Italian favourites served in this chic restaurant.
Patio
Try seasonal New American delights in this relaxed restaurant on the Brooklyn waterfront
Garden
Modern seafood restaurant serving up classic dishes with a raw bar to boot.
Patio
Covered
Classic Italian dishes with a wood burning oven and grill.
Awning
Sidewalk
Michelin star-rated restaurant where New American dishes shine alongside craft cocktails.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Hip all-day spot for coffee, lunch, dinner and everything in between.
Patio
Authentic Mexican cantina-meets-Brooklyn-speakeasy.
Patio
Lively brunch and bistro spot for rosewater waffles, green shakshuka and chicken prego rolls.
Sidewalk
Soup dumplings, noodles and fruit iced teas at this fast casual Shanghainese spot.
Garden
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
Pared-back New American restraurant where premium steaks are the centre of the action.
Garden
Expansive modern space serving Italian inspired crowd favorites.
Heated
Rooftop
Sidewalk
Streetery
Vegan comfort food with a modern twist and flair.
Streetery
Persian small-plates, cocktails and underground DJs.
Garden
Charming neighborhood pizza spot with streetside patio.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Vibrant and airy all day cafe with backyard petanque.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Charming French kitchen renowned for its brunches.
Sidewalk
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
Quirky Antipodean restaurant serving an eclectic mix of Australian and American fare.
Patio
Mexican cuisine and cocktails with an updated, pared-back attitude.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Authentic French bistro with wines by the glass – don't miss the made-to-order crêpes.
Garden
Sidewalk
Streetery
Slick New American restaurant serving small plates and drinks in Greenpoint.
Sidewalk
Contemporary bistro with seasonal fare, pasta and a solid burger. Bring the whole crew!
Sidewalk
Enticing contemporary pizza joint with burrata, arancini and tiramisu.
Garden
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
Sustainable fish market and raw bar with renowned lobster rolls.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Contemporary Cantonese-American cooking with inventive specials.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Streetery
Friendly neighborhood spot offering meat-centric cozy plates.
Sidewalk
Streetery
A quintessential neighborhood bar with great burgers, wings and local beers.
Garden
Casual Thai restaurant with extensive menu and cocktails.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
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
Easy going neighborhood pub and kitchen with craft beers, frozen margs and a brunch menu.
Sidewalk
Innovate Taiwanese bakery and all-day cafe.
Porch
Covered
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
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
Groovy taproom with DJs, bar menu, renowned dancefloor and a spacious backyard.
Firepit
Garden
Wood-fired pizzas served in a secluded backyard setting.
Garden
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Convivial restaurant and bar with a focus on modernising Cuban classics.
Streetery
Cozy, neighborhood tavern with Mediterranean tapas and sangria.
Heated
Streetery
Contemporary trattoria with seasonal Mediterranean-Italian dishes.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Cozy garden and cocktail bar with Middle Eastern fare.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Casual french classics sit alongside a curated natural wine list.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Contemporary Mexican spot with agave focused drinks and cocktails.
Heated
Sidewalk
Contemporary Iranian restaurant with a carefully crafted, ingredients-led menu.
Garden
Heated
Patio
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
Innovative drinks and Thai classics in a suntrap patio spot.
Garden
Streetery
Fresh pasta and soft serve from a community restaurant where everything is made from scratch.
Awning
Sidewalk
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
Michelin recommended fast-casual rotisserie served in a picturesque back garden.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Upbeat neighborhood spot for ramen, steamed buns and sourdough bagels.
Covered
Sidewalk
Streetery
Classic Mexican cuisine made with handmade tortillas.
Garden
Find wood fired artisinal pizza and cocktails in this chic bar.
Garden
Covered
Cosy cafe for pared-back comfort food: wings, burgers and sandwiches.
Garden
Streetery
Upmarket neighborhood spot with on-site kitchen garden and heated outdoor seating.
Awning
Garden
Heated
Intimate spot for handmade pasta, natural wines and seasonal specials.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Bustling contemporary Korean restaurant with a soju and sake menu.
Awning
Sidewalk
All-day luncheonette with a playful American vibe serving burgers, meatloaf and shakes.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Laid back pizza place serving up drinks and slices.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Neighborhood all day cafe with Middle-Eastern goods.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Relaxed neighborhood bar and lounge serving beer, cocktails and hearty burgers.
Awning
Sidewalk
Streetery
Grab a slice at this innovative and highly acclaimed pizzeria.
Garden
Nothing but the hits: Homely Italian cooking served in an ivy-lined backyard garden.
Garden
Modern handmade egg pasta dishes and seasonal fare with heated patio.
Patio
Urban farm-to-table restaurant showcasing modern American fare.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Combining Middle Eastern ingredients with New American cuisine, the result is bright plates and punchy flavours.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Experience authentic and innovative Thai classics with a contemporary twist.
Streetery
Classic Italian dishes inspired by the cuisine of the Tuscan countryside.
Awning
Sidewalk
Expect elegant-yet-homely vibes from menu at this Sardinian outpost.
Sidewalk
Handcrafted pizzas baked on the woodfired roof oven, plus cocktails and ice cream sandwiches.
Patio
Champagne, oysters and elevated tavern classics on the Brooklyn waterfront
Heated
Streetery
Foodhall and supermarket for authentic Japanese cuisine and dishes – plus firepits and lanterns in the garden by night.
Firepit
Patio
Authentic Palestinian bistro serving hummus, shwarma and other classic dishes.
Rooftop
Sidewalk
Streetery
Soak up the best of Basque with a daily-changing menu of pintxos, mains and desserts.
Awning
Sidewalk
Super fresh and zingy homestyle Thai food and cocktails inspired by Bangkok markets.
Garden
Heated
Neighborhood Mediterranean restaurant and bar located in a former glass factory.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
A brick-lined garden is an elegant backdrop for an American menu with a Southern Italian flair.
Garden
Relaxed pizzeria for Sicilian slices, pasta and entrées.
Patio
Authentic Italian with modern flair located on the waterfront of Long Island City.
Awning
Patio
Understatedly-cool Neopolitan pizza and pasta with gluten-free options.
Garden
Former autobody shop with a Quebecois spin on steakhouse classics.
Patio
All-day Italian dining and New York original old school pizza pies.
Patio
Mexican cafe and agaveria bar with a Tulum-inspired vibe.
Patio
Sidewalk
BBQ restaurant serving up Southern specials including baby back ribs, brisket and smoked wings.
Patio
Bridge and tunnel themed restaurant for classic American cuisine, craft beers and cocktails.
Sidewalk
Pared-back seafood and raw bar with vegetarian options and cocktails.
Garden
Thai hawker-style food in a relaxed setting.
Garden
Relaxed neighborhood bistro for French and American inspired fare.
Sidewalk
Trendy spot for Latin American bites, cocktails and bottomless brunch.
Rooftop
Transport yourself to Havana at this vibrant rooftop oasis with authentic Cuban dishes and mojitos.
Rooftop
Savour classic Southern cuisine at this casual BBQ joint.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Bijou spot for Southern Italian dishes, craft cocktails and bottomless brunch.
Patio
Covered
A-train oasis on the banks of the Hudson river. Stop by this family-friendly spot for fresh seafood, BBQ and frozen drinks.
Patio
Vibrant restaurant and bar serving artisinal Mexican dishes.
Covered
Sidewalk
Streetery
Popular local burger spot with froyo and shakes.
Sidewalk
Classic Italian food in a casual yet lively setting.
Sidewalk
Minimally chic restaurant serving a Oaxacan inspired menu and mezcal based drinks.
Sidewalk
Enjoy Latin dishes, grilled meats and speciality cocktails.
Sidewalk
Farm to table restaurant focused on local produce nestled inside the New York Botanical Garden.
Patio
Enjoy an authentic taste of Italy at this relaxed Italian spot.
Awning
Sidewalk
Family owned old-school Italian restaurant serving red sauce classics and gluten free options.
Garden
Heated
Covered
Italian meets French meets Spanish at this welcoming Pelham Bay restaurant.
Awning
Sidewalk
Enjoy scenic waterfront dining at this popular City Island seafood spot.
Patio
Covered
Traditional Italian seafood, water views
Patio
City Island institution serving fresh seafood, pina coladas and water views.
Patio