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.
Welcoming Spanish-Caribbean restaurant with craft cocktails and the city's largest selection of rum.
Sidewalk
A heady selection of 250 wines alongside French bistro classics.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Bright gluten-free and mostly-vegan dishes are the mainstays at this buzzy all-day dining spot.
Streetery
Minimal coffee and tea outpost, tucked behind the American Natural History Museum.
Sidewalk
UWS staple for Southern comfort food – don't miss the house-made pickles.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Retro tiki bar serving up frozen cocktails and satisfying sandwiches.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Classic Parisian bistro food from an Upper West Side institution.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Award-winning Jewish deli founded in 1908 and famed for its smoked fish.
Awning
Sidewalk
Sample every corner of the Mediterranean with mezze and wood-fired pizzas.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Elegant Mediterranean mezze in a smart Upper East Side location.
Heated
Streetery
Get a taste of Sardinia on the UWS with handmade pasta, salads, meats and seafoods.
Heated
Sidewalk
Inviting restaurant with a New American-spin on bar dining and classic cocktails.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
A relaxed setting for oysters, bar snacks and signature cocktails.
Sidewalk
Channelling contemporary Mediterranean cuisine with a focus on supporting local farms.
Sidewalk
Cult pastry shop opened in 1976 and a local favourite for coffee and Eastern European pastries.
Sidewalk
Agave spirits, rare tequillas, hand crafted cocktails and Mexican tapas are the name of the game.
Heated
Streetery
Upscale dining in this intimate restaurant where sustainably-sourced New American cuisine enjoys the spotlight.
Sidewalk
Savour classic Southern cuisine at this casual BBQ joint.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Artist owned music venue, restaurant and bar with nighly entertainment, brunch and happy hour.
Patio
All day jazz-cafe for light bites and craft cocktails.
Sidewalk
Rustic neighborhood haunt for all-day fare from breakfast and coffee to evening cocktails.
Streetery
Bijou spot for Southern Italian dishes, craft cocktails and bottomless brunch.
Patio
Covered
Easy going gastropub serving upscale American classics, craft cocktails and weekend brunch.
Sidewalk
A-train oasis on the banks of the Hudson river. Stop by this family-friendly spot for fresh seafood, BBQ and frozen drinks.
Patio
Hole up in this casual bar for classic American dishes, draft beer and cocktails.
Sidewalk
Easy-going bar and restaurant serving locally brewed beers, burgers and steak frites.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Bright and breezy New American joint with daily oysters and happy hours.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Charming Italian bistro serving the best of the old country's classics.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Easy going eatery and bar with global inspired flavors.
Awning
Sidewalk
Smart French restaurant with a focus on the region of Alsace and an extensive beer selection.
Awning
Sidewalk
Old-school French restaurant for moules frites, cheese plates and steak frites.
Awning
Sidewalk
Cafe and wine bar with attractive French sandwiches and pastries.
Garden
Patio
Lively Irish-American bar with weekday happy hours, lunch, brunch and a late night menu.
Sidewalk
Inventive Detroit-style pizzas, pretzel-bun burgers, waffle fries and frozen margs.
Sidewalk
British gastropub focused on classic pub food and large draft beer selection.
Garden
Heated
Streetery
Coconut cold brew coffee shop found in the lower level of Frick Madison.
Garden
Italian classics on the Upper East Side including fresh-baked panini and famous cappuccinos.
Awning
Sidewalk
Stylish concession with organic coffee, baked goods and light breakfast fare.
Sidewalk
Covered
Bijou Italian cafe with espresso and pastries by day, then foaccia, charcuterie and negronis by night.
Sidewalk
Elegant farm-to-table dining in an Upper East Brownstone.
Patio
Sidewalk
Bustling steak-centric brasserie in the heart of Midtown serving up French classics with a twist.
Awning
Sidewalk
Streetery
A dramatic rooftop setting for brunch or sunset cocktails.
Covered
Rooftop
Contemporary Parisian-style restaurant renowned for its charcuterie and wine selection.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Classic American diner with lightly updated classics like egg creams, meatloaf and pancakes.
Sidewalk
Soak up the best of New York and Paris in this retro restaurant with classic French dishes.
Sidewalk
Classic Italian dishes inspired by the cuisine of the Tuscan countryside.
Sidewalk
Laid-back cocktail and wine bar serving tapas-style Itaian fare.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
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
Head to this casual cafe and bar for unsmissable skyline panoramas.
Patio
Fresh juices, smoothies and lunches are the focus at this quirky all-day cafe.
Patio