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Best Greenwich, CT Outdoor Dining


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 Greenwich, CT.


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Asiana Café Pan-Asian
12/20
Dining Room at Asiana Café, Greenwich, CT 130 E. Putnam Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-622-6833
The eatery delivers what we’ve come to expect from Jing and Alan Lee, who have redefined Asian cuisine for Greenwich. More...

Avenida Mexican
13/20
Dining Room at Avenida , Greenwich, CT 339 Greenwich Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-622-1400
Chandeliers replace piñatas at Avenida, a rather elegant departure from the Mexican norm. More...

Beach House Café Seafood
12/20
220 Sound Beach Ave.
Old Greenwich, CT 06870
203-637-0367
Spend a summer’s eve at the shore---even on a winter’s night in Old Greenwich---when you hit this breezy getaway. More...

Centro at The Mill Italian
14/20
328 Pemberwick Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06831
203-531-5514
Italian eatery with an impressive view. More...

Le Figaro Bistro French
13/20
372 Greenwich Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-622-0018
An authentic Parisian bistro on Greenwich Avenue. More...

L'Escale Provençal
14/20
Dining Room at L Delamar
500 Steamboat Rd.
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-661-4600
A romantic gastronomic getaway on Greenwich’s waterfront. More...

Mediterraneo Italian
13/20
366 Greenwich Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-629-4747
Mediterraneo lives up to its nautical theme and evokes the sea from which it takes its name. More...

Polpo Italian
14/20
554 Old Post Rd., #3
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-629-1999
Polpo weaves together all the elements that make for a special dining experience: atmosphere, food, drinks and solicitous service. More...

Splash Restaurant & Bar American
16/20
Dining Room at Splash Restaurant & Bar, Westport, CT The Inn at Longshore
260 Compo Rd. S.
Westport, CT 06880
203-454-7798
At this premier waterfront dining spot, classic American fare is accented with Asian and Latin American flavors. More...

Thataway Café Contemporary
13/20
409 Greenwich Ave.
Greenwich, CT 06830
203-622-0947
Thataway's lure is honest-to-goodness, easy food, always with pleasant service and fair prices in a casual atmosphere. More...

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