Tasca
Vin Sur Vingt
Thyme & Tonic
About Coffee
Jacob's Pickles
Tiki Chick
French Roast
Barney Greengrass
Bodrum
Dagon
Arco Cafe
The Ellington
Nobody Told Me
Marlow Bistro
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
La Diagonal Agaveria
Clay
Dinosaur Bar-B-Que
The Porch
Lucille's
The Uptown Garrison
Saggio
Tryon Public House
The Hudson
Maxwell's Central Park
East Harlem Bottling Co
Alison
Lexington Pizza Parlour
Sojourn Social
Cafe D'Alsace
Jacques Brasserie
Madame Bonte
The Penrose
Emmy Squared
Jones Wood Foundry
The SisterYard
Via Quadronno
Ralph's Coffee
Poppi Cafe
The East Pole
Quality Bistro
Empire Rooftop
Bar Boulud
Old John’s Diner
Manny's Bistro
Felice
Lilly's
Covacha
Playa Betty's
Pier i Cafe
Cassava House

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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spanish

Tasca

latin spanish – latin

Welcoming Spanish-Caribbean restaurant with craft cocktails and the city's largest selection of rum.

  • Sidewalk

wine

Vin Sur Vingt

french wine – french

A heady selection of 250 wines alongside French bistro classics.

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

casual

Thyme & Tonic

vegan casual – vegan

Bright gluten-free and mostly-vegan dishes are the mainstays at this buzzy all-day dining spot.

  • Streetery

coffee

About Coffee

tea coffee – tea

Minimal coffee and tea outpost, tucked behind the American Natural History Museum.

  • Sidewalk

southern

Jacob's Pickles

casual southern – casual

UWS staple for Southern comfort food – don't miss the house-made pickles.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

chicken

Tiki Chick

cocktails chicken – cocktails

Retro tiki bar serving up frozen cocktails and satisfying sandwiches.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

bistro

French Roast

casual bistro – casual

Classic Parisian bistro food from an Upper West Side institution.

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

deli

Barney Greengrass

seafood deli – seafood

Award-winning Jewish deli founded in 1908 and famed for its smoked fish.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

mezze

Bodrum

pizza mezze – pizza

Sample every corner of the Mediterranean with mezze and wood-fired pizzas.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

modern

Dagon

mezze modern – mezze

Elegant Mediterranean mezze in a smart Upper East Side location.

  • Heated

  • Streetery

italian

Arco Cafe

pasta italian – pasta

Get a taste of Sardinia on the UWS with handmade pasta, salads, meats and seafoods.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

american

The Ellington

casual american – casual

Inviting restaurant with a New American-spin on bar dining and classic cocktails.

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

cocktails

Nobody Told Me

american cocktails – american

A relaxed setting for oysters, bar snacks and signature cocktails.

  • Sidewalk

modern

Marlow Bistro

bistro modern – bistro

Channelling contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on supporting local farms.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

The Hungarian Pastry Shop

pastries coffee – pastries

Cult pastry shop opened in 1976 and a local favourite for coffee and Eastern European pastries.

  • Sidewalk

mexican

La Diagonal Agaveria

cocktails mexican – cocktails

Agave spirits, rare tequillas, hand crafted cocktails and Mexican tapas are the name of the game.

  • Heated

  • Streetery

american

Clay

modern american – modern

Upscale dining in this intimate restaurant where sustainably-sourced New American cuisine enjoys the spotlight.

  • Sidewalk

american

Dinosaur Bar‑B‑Que

casual american – casual

Savour classic Southern cuisine at this casual BBQ joint.

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

casual

The Porch

comfort casual – comfort

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

  • Patio

coffee

Lucille's

cocktails coffee – cocktails

All day jazz-cafe for light bites and craft cocktails.

  • Sidewalk

coffee

The Uptown Garrison

cocktails coffee – cocktails

Rustic neighborhood haunt for all-day fare from breakfast and coffee to evening cocktails.

  • Streetery

italian

Saggio

pasta italian – pasta

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

  • Patio

  • Covered

cocktails

Tryon Public House

brunch cocktails – brunch

Easy going gastropub serving upscale American classics, craft cocktails and weekend brunch.

  • Sidewalk

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

american

Maxwell's Central Park

casual american – casual

Hole up in this casual bar for classic American dishes, draft beer and cocktails.

  • Sidewalk

beer

East Harlem Bottling Co

cocktails beer – cocktails

Easy-going bar and restaurant serving locally brewed beers, burgers and steak frites.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

american

Alison

modern american – modern

Bright and breezy New American joint with daily oysters and happy hours.

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

pizza

Lexington Pizza Parlour

pasta pizza – pasta

Charming Italian bistro serving the best of the old country's classics.

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

casual

Sojourn Social

global casual – global

Easy going eatery and bar with global inspired flavors.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

classic

Cafe D'Alsace

french classic – french

Smart French restaurant with a focus on the region of Alsace and an extensive beer selection.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

classic

Jacques Brasserie

french classic – french

Old-school French restaurant for moules frites, cheese plates and steak frites.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Madame Bonte

pastries coffee – pastries

Cafe and wine bar with attractive French sandwiches and pastries.

  • Garden

  • Patio

cocktails

The Penrose

beer cocktails – beer

Lively Irish-American bar with weekday happy hours, lunch, brunch and a late night menu.

  • Sidewalk

pizza

Emmy Squared

burgers pizza – burgers

Inventive Detroit-style pizzas, pretzel-bun burgers, waffle fries and frozen margs.

  • Sidewalk

british

Jones Wood Foundry

casual british – casual

British gastropub focused on classic pub food and large draft beer selection.

  • Garden

  • Heated

  • Streetery

coconut

The SisterYard

coffee coconut – coffee

Coconut cold brew coffee shop found in the lower level of Frick Madison.

  • Garden

italian

Via Quadronno

panini italian – panini

Italian classics on the Upper East Side including fresh-baked panini and famous cappuccinos.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

coffee

Ralph's Coffee

tea coffee – tea

Stylish concession with organic coffee, baked goods and light breakfast fare.

  • Sidewalk

  • Covered

coffee

Poppi Cafe

pastries coffee – pastries

Bijou Italian cafe with espresso and pastries by day, then foaccia, charcuterie and negronis by night.

  • Sidewalk

modern

The East Pole

american modern – american

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

  • Patio

  • Sidewalk

french

Quality Bistro

steak french – steak

Bustling steak-centric brasserie in the heart of Midtown serving up French classics with a twist.

  • Awning

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

wine

Empire Rooftop

cocktails wine – cocktails

A dramatic rooftop setting for brunch or sunset cocktails.

  • Covered

  • Rooftop

french

Bar Boulud

bistro french – bistro

Contemporary Parisian-style restaurant renowned for its charcuterie and wine selection.

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

diner

Old John’s Diner

all-day diner – all-day

Classic American diner with lightly updated classics like egg creams, meatloaf and pancakes.

  • Sidewalk

french

Manny's Bistro

bistro french – bistro

Soak up the best of New York and Paris in this retro restaurant with classic French dishes.

  • Sidewalk

italian

Felice

tuscan italian – tuscan

Classic Italian dishes inspired by the cuisine of the Tuscan countryside.

  • Sidewalk

cocktails

Lilly's

wine cocktails – wine

Laid-back cocktail and wine bar serving tapas-style Itaian fare.

  • Awning

  • Heated

  • Sidewalk

  • Streetery

mexican

Covacha

casual mexican – casual

Book in to this Western Mexico-inspired restaurant for covachas, sharing platos and a taco bar.

  • Heated

  • Streetery

cali

Playa Betty's

tacos cali – tacos

Casual California-style tacos and cocktail pitchers celebrating the best of the Golden State.

  • Heated

  • Streetery

casual

Pier i Cafe

american casual – american

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

  • Patio

healthy

Cassava House

casual healthy – casual

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

  • Patio