An outdoor dining guide to Philadelphia

Updated June 18, 2023
Al is collecting the best places to eat and drink outdoors in Philadelphia. Discover lively patios, hidden backyards or the perfect rooftop bar for golden hour.
Bright and cheerful Mediterranean dishes! Plenty of vegetable options, mezze and kebabs of your choice.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Savor the flavors of France at this classic bistro serving onion soup, escargots and steak tartare.
Awning
Sidewalk
Chic bistro perfect for people watching serving updated American dishes.
Awning
Sidewalk
Sleek bistro serving seasonal French cuisine alongside an innovative natural wine list.
Streetery
Vibrant neighborhood restaurant featuring modern American cuisine.
Sidewalk
Eclectic English pub with seasonal takes on British classics. Don't miss the roast dinner on Sundays!
Heated
Sidewalk
Stylish 60s styled restaurant and bar with global inspired bites and plates.
Heated
Rooftop
Lively rooftop taqueria and bar serving Mexican dishes and drinks with a view.
Heated
Rooftop
Feast on flaky boreka or a creamy babka at this lively Israeli bakery and café.
Awning
Patio
Speciality coffee bar and roastery with fresh drinks and pastries.
Sidewalk
Seasonal Middle Eastern restaurant with a lively patio. Perfect smaller plates or large shareable platters.
Heated
Sidewalk
Well made American classics from locally sourced ingredients. Don't miss the cheesesteak.
Sidewalk
Sophisticated hole-in-the-wall wine bar with French inspired small plates.
Sidewalk
Fun and photogenic bar with extravagant burgers, pizza, boozy milkshakes and a full cocktail menu.
Sidewalk
Trendy rooftop lounge serving creative American dishes and drinks.
Rooftop
Homely red-sauce Italian dishes at this kitschy styled family-run restaurant.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Crisp roman-style pizzas and pastas are the stars at this stylist BYOB restaurant.
Sidewalk
Streetery
Inviting raw bar and seafood restaurant serving classic coastal favorites.
Awning
Sidewalk
Brasserie and raw bar putting an American spin on French classics. Expansive gin and cocktail menu!
Patio
Urban winery, restaurant and live music venue. Enjoy locally made wine and small plates.
Heated
Patio
Covered
Italian-American wood-fired fare is the star of this lively Center City spot with dishes to suit everyone.
Awning
Sidewalk
Trendy coffee roaster serving pour-overs, nitro drinks and freshly made espressos with sizeable plaza style seating.
Patio
Ritzy rooftop lounge with elevated bar bites, cocktails and live music.
Rooftop
A modern American restaurant that serves seasonal and contemporary cuisine and an eclectic wine list. Enjoy the views of historic Old City
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Spacious rooftop with Old City views serving tapas-style international cuisine and cocktails.
Awning
Rooftop
Sit back and relax at this homely Irish pub with a pint of Guiness and homestyle comfort food.
Sidewalk
Cafe nestled in community centred art space offering European dishes and drinks. Afternoon tea is served on Sundays!
Sidewalk
Authentic Neapolitan pizzeria with neighborhood style. Lots of options beyond the pie and an expansive drinks menu.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Casual yet refined hotspot where guests have been savoring American comfort classics since 1978.
Heated
Patio
Covered
BYOB buzzy counter service ramen spot. No reservations so get here early!
Garden
Friendly inde[endent coffee shop serving high-quality coffee, pastries and snacks.
Garden
Fun neighborhood spot with a French-inspired menu, classic cocktails and chalkboard specials.
Awning
Sidewalk
World-class handmade pastas in the heart of the Italian Market district. Simple well-executed menu with a buzzy bottle list.
Heated
Streetery
A beer lover’s paradise with a variety of bottles, cans, and drafts to choose from alongside hearty plates.
Heated
Sidewalk
Streetery
Southern comfort with a French spin! BYOB and enjoy a croque madame, duck confit or the ratatouille.
Sidewalk
All-American craft beers and comfort food in a casual, friendly pin-up themed bar and restaurant in Center City, Philadelphia.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Well-executed american dishes at this elegant and warm Washington Square eatery.
Garden
Mediterranean colorful cafe popular with the breakfast and brunch crowds. Don't miss the shakshuka!
Sidewalk
A specialty pastry shop with seasonal and daily rotating pastries, desserts, and a full service beverage bar.
Garden
American classics done well in the heart of Old City at this cozy bistro.
Sidewalk
Waterfront tavern serving small plates and sandwiches on the banks of the Delaware.
Patio
Charming small batch brewery making high quality beers. Hang out in the lively garden and grab a bite from the food truck!
Firepit
Patio
A contemporary take on Cantonese food with small plates and innovative cocktails.
Rooftop
Elegant lounge serving sophisticated cocktails and cheeseboards around cozy firepits.
Firepit
Rooftop
Modern farm-to-table steakhouse focusing on sustainability. Enjoy wagyu beef and a curated wine list.
Patio
Bustling local saloon offering a rotating tap selection, wine list and American pub grub.
Patio
Charming easy-going restaurant featuring a variety of classic Italian dishes and wines. BYOB available - no corkage fee.
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Trendy neighborhood resetaurant and bottle shop where wood-fired pizza and natural wine take center stage.
Heated
Streetery
Traditional drip coffee and a variety of espresso beverages at this speciality roaster. Grab a freshly made pastry or some truffles too!
Sidewalk
Award winning roaster celebrating the local comfort food of Philadelphia with some of the best coffee from around the world.
Sidewalk
Authentic neighborhood tavern with something for everyone! Elevated farm to table food sits alongside innovative drinks. Don't miss the smash burger!
Awning
Heated
Sidewalk
Sleek bar to explore wines from around the world, paired with delicious bites in a chilled out atmosphere.
Awning
Heated
Patio
Philly's first microbrewery serving award winning beers and wood-fired pizzas.
Patio