Outdoor Dining
NEW YORK

Enjoy dining al fresco?  Let yourself be romanced by the sidewalk sounds of a big city or pampered by the peacefulness of a patio garden. Flock to the terrace, deck or boulevard table and share a bite, under the sun, an oversized patio umbrella or the stars. Be it a brunch in the breeze, sunset supper or long lunch, all of it tastes best outside. Visit a few of these top airy hot spots for the best outdoor dining in New York.

Chelsea
East Village
Flatiron District
Gramercy Park
Greenwich Village

Meatpacking District
Midtown East

Midtown West
Murray Hill
SoHo
TriBeCa

West Village
W. 24th & W. 25th Sts.
Yorkville
Brooklyn
Queens


CHELSEA

La Bottega Italian
13/20
Maritime Hotel
363 W. 16th St.
New York, NY 10011
212-242-4300
A popular, casual dining destination anchored to the Maritime Hotel. More...

EAST VILLAGE

Aroma Kitchen & Winebar Italian
14/20
Dining Room at Aroma Kitchen & Winebar, New York, NY 36 E. Fourth St.
New York, NY 10003
212-375-0100
East Village Italian eatery as authentic as a trip to bella Italia. More...

Mercadito Mexican
13/20
179 Ave. B
New York, NY 10009
212-529-6490
Upscale East Village taqueria featuring the cuisine of southern Mexico. More...

FLATIRON DISTRICT

Borough Food & Drink American
13/20
Dining Room at Borough Food & Drink, New York, NY 12 E. 22nd St.
New York, NY 10010
212-260-0103
Artisanal ingredients from the five boroughs beget creative and tasty cuisine. More...

GRAMERCY PARK

GREENWICH VILLAGE

Bar Pitti Italian
12/20
268 Sixth Ave.
New York, NY 10014
212-982-3300
Good Italian, comfy surrounds, and a notable clientele. More...

Café Asean Pan-Asian
Quick Bite
117 W. Tenth St.
New York, NY 10011
212-633-0348
A West Village mélange of Vietnamese and Malaysian cuisines. More...

Da Silvano Restaurant Italian
14/20
260 Sixth Ave.
New York, NY 10014
212-982-2343
Enjoy cozy atmosphere and fine Italian delights at this long-lasting, celeb-packed trattoria. More...

Home American
13/20
20 Cornelia St.
New York, NY 10014
212-243-9579
A neighborhood restaurant with a year-round back garden and a farmhouse feel. More...

Pastis French
13/20
Dining Room at Pastis, New York, NY 9 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10014
212-929-4844
Classic French bistro fare in one of New York's liveliest neighborhoods. More...

MEATPACKING DISTRICT

5 Ninth Fusion
13/20
Dining Room at 5 Ninth, New York, NY 5 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10014
212-929-9460
5 Ninth offers a dining respite from the hipster nightlife of the Meatpacking District. More...

Ono Restaurant Japanese
14/20
Hotel Gansevoort
18 Ninth Ave.
New York, NY 10014
212-660-6766
Trendy and lively atmosphere, innovative Japanese cuisine and hip bar scene. More...

MIDTOWN EAST

Café St. Barts American
13/20
109 E. 50th St.
New York, NY 10022
212-888-2664
European café-bar atmosphere. More...

Patroon Contemporary
14/20
Dining Room at Patroon, New York, NY 160 E. 46th St.
New York, NY 10017
212-883-7373
This contemporary Midtown steakhouse shakes things up with specialty fish dishes. More...

MIDTOWN WEST

The Modern Modern American
17/20
Dining Room at The Modern, New York, NY The Museum of Modern Art
9 W. 53rd St.
New York, NY 10019
212-333-1220
Gabriel Kreuther is making culinary art at the refurbished Museum of Modern Art. More...

Osteria del Circo Italian
15/20
Dining Room at Osteria del Circo, New York, NY 120 W. 55th St.
New York, NY 10019
212-265-3636
This Maccioni family haunt is as entertaining on the eyes as it is the taste buds. More...

Sea Grill Seafood
13/20
Dining Room at Sea Grill, New York, NY Rockefeller Center
19 W. 49th St.
New York, NY 10020
212-332-7610
Fresh and creative seafood in one of the city's most romantic spots. More...

MURRAY HILL

The Water Club American
14/20
East River at 30th St.
New York, NY 10016
212-683-3333
Memorable classic American cuisine with incomparable river views from every table. More...

SOHO

Barolo Italian
13/20
398 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-226-1102
Elegant Italian fare for wine-lovers in a gorgeous garden. More...

Kittichai Thai
15/20
Dining Room at Kittichai, New York, NY 60 Thompson
60 Thompson St.
New York, NY 10012
212-219-2000
Kittichai brings authentic modern Thai cuisine to the 60 Thompson hotel in SoHo. More...

TRIBECA

Cercle Rouge French
14/20
241 W. Broadway
New York, NY 10013
212-226-6252
Elegant French bistro worthy of TriBeCa offering innovative interpretations of classic dishes. More...

WEST VILLAGE

Extra Virgin Mediterranean
13/20
259 W. Fourth St.
New York, NY 10014
212-691-9359
Hearty, familiar fare served in a charming, inexpensive Village setting. More...

Setacci Italian
14/20
420 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10014
212-675-0810
This West Village Italian restaurant is a standout in a sea of eateries. More...

SUSHISAMBA 7 Brazilian
13/20
87 Seventh Ave.
New York, NY 10014
212-691-7885
Festive ambience and Brazilian-Japanese fusion flavors. More...

Tartine French
12/20
253 W. 11th St.
New York, NY 10014
212-229-2611
BYOB and feel-good Gallic fare make this West Village eatery worth the wait. More...

Trattoria Toscana Italian
13/20
Dining Room at Trattoria Toscana, New York, NY 64 Carmine St.
New York, NY 10014
212-675-8736
This West Village Tuscan eatery is about as real as you'll find without getting on an airplane. More...

W. 24th & 25th Sts.

Bottino Italian
13/20
246 Tenth Ave.
New York, NY 10001
212-206-6766
This cozy staple in Chelsea offers a wide range of Italian favorites in understated casual elegance. More...

YORKVILLE

Le Refuge French
14/20
166 E. 82nd St.
New York, NY 10028
212-861-4505
Civility at its finest: bouillabaisse and roasted veal served in elegant, tranquil surroundings amid the hectic pace of city life. More...

BROOKLYN

Joya Thai
Quick Bite
215 Court St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-222-3484
Hip patrons flock to this upbeat eatery for affordable and zesty Thai dishes. More...

Moutarde French
12/20
239 Fifth Ave.
Brooklyn, NY 11215
718-623-3600
Bistro classics with a contemporary edge served to well-knowing Park Slopers. More...

The River Café Contemporary
15/20
Dining Room at The River Café, Brooklyn, NY 1 Water St.
Brooklyn, NY 11201
718-522-5200
An anomaly: food that's good enough to rival the view. More...

Sweetwater Eclectic
14/20
105 N. Sixth St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211
718-963-0608
Williamsburg's haute eatery for eclectic Continental fare. More...

QUEENS

Water's Edge New American
13/20
E. River 44th Dr.
Long Island City, NY 11101
718-482-0033
Spectacular Manhattan skyline views and chef Brian Konopka New American cuisine. More...

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