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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
Harlem
Lower East Side
Meatpacking District
Midtown East
Midtown West
Murray Hill
SoHo
TriBeCa
Upper East Side
Upper West Side
West Village
W. 24th & W. 25th Sts.
Brooklyn
Queens
156 Tenth Ave.
New York,
NY 10011
212-924-4440
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This Chelsea eatery's fusion-free Yankee fare will win over the most cosmopolitan taste buds. More... |
Maritime Hotel
363 W. 16th St.
New York,
NY 10011
212-242-4300
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Cruise into this old-country Italian brasserie at the Maritime Hotel. More... |
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The Bowery Hotel
335 Bowery
New York,
NY 10003
212-505-9100
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Once seedy, the Bowery is now scene-y---especially this farmhouse-styled eatery serving trendy Tuscan fare. More... |
179 Ave. B
New York,
NY 10009
212-529-6490
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Swank taqueria serves up southern Mexican specialties. More... |
96 Second Ave.
New York,
NY 10003
212-674-5870
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This splashy East Village eatery serves international seafood. More... |
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230 Fifth Ave.
New York,
NY 10001
212-725-4300
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Snack on Malaysian treats twenty floors above Manhattan. More... |
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Madison Square Park
New York,
NY 10010
212-889-6600
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Danny Meyer's Madison Square Park snack center serves up arguably the best low-brow haute cuisine any kiosk could muster. More... |
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41 Madison Ave.
New York,
NY 10010
212-545-8555
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A rustic and refined haunt on Madison Square Park. More... |
77 Irving Pl.
New York,
NY 10003
212-477-2188
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Green Acres, or this faux-New England facsimile of it, is the place to be for a fab weekend brunch. More... |
268 Sixth Ave.
New York,
NY 10014
212-982-3300
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Good Italian, comfy surrounds, and a notable clientele. More... |
260 Sixth Ave.
New York,
NY 10014
212-982-2343
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Enjoy cozy atmosphere and fine Italian delights at this long-lasting, celeb-packed trattoria. More... |
697 W. 133rd St.
New York,
NY 10027
212-491-9111
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A sassy yet surprisingly refined uptown dining spot with a lively outdoor bar and music scene. More... |
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49 Clinton St.
New York,
NY 10002
212-614-3234
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A whole lotta Britain at this Lower East Side gastropub. More... |
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5 Ninth Ave.
New York,
NY 10014
212-929-9460
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A dining respite from the hipster nightlife of the Meatpacking District. More... |
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9 Ninth Ave.
New York,
NY 10014
212-929-4844
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Locals crowd this classic Parisian brasserie in the swanky Meatpacking District. More... |
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160 E. 46th St.
New York,
NY 10017
212-883-7373
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This contemporary Midtown steakhouse shakes things up with specialty fish dishes. More... |
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Eventi
839 Sixth Ave.
New York,
NY 10001
646-600-7150
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Basque country cuisine set amid a sexy space-age design. More... |
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Pier 84
557 12th Ave.
New York,
NY 10036
212-643-6233
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A dog-friendly outdoor café on Pier 84. More... |
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Rockefeller Center
19 W. 49th St.
New York,
NY 10020
212-332-7610
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Fresh and creative seafood in one of the city's most romantic spots. More... |
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East River at 30th St.
New York,
NY 10016
212-683-3333
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Memorable classic American cuisine with incomparable river views from every table. More... |
398 W. Broadway
New York,
NY 10013
212-226-1102
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Elegant Italian fare for wine-lovers in a gorgeous garden. More... |
376 W. Broadway
New York,
NY 10012
212-343-0999
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Dine with the cool set at this downtown Italian hot spot. More... |
241 W. Broadway
New York,
NY 10013
212-226-6252
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Elegant French bistro worthy of TriBeCa offering innovative interpretations of classic dishes. More... |
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The Greenwich Hotel
377 Greenwich St.
New York,
NY 10013
212-925-3797
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It's rustic meets chic at this happening TriBeCa Italian eatery. More... |
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1477 Second Ave.
New York,
NY 10075
212-249-5300
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Sophisticated Italian cuisine at a trendy Upper East Side trattoria. More... |
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1695 Second Ave.
New York,
NY 10128
212-996-1706; 212-722-5133
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Upper East Side gastronomic homage to Alsace. More... |
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Riverside Blvd.
New York,
NY 10023
212-362-4450
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A casual, umbrella-laden Hudson River café that serves savory American fare and sweet sangria. More... |
181 W. Tenth St.
New York,
NY 10014
212-488-2626
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West Village brownstone-cum-eatery serving up Continental cuisine. More... |
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117 W. Tenth St.
New York,
NY 10011
212-633-0348
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A West Village mélange of Vietnamese and Malaysian cuisines. More... |
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139 W. 10th St.
New York,
NY 10014
212-206-9229
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Quasi-creative Italian via Puglia and Mexico. More... |
259 W. Fourth St.
New York,
NY 10014
212-691-9359
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Hearty, familiar fare served in a charming Village setting. More... |
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211 Waverly Pl.
New York,
NY 10014
212-627-7575
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Keith McNally and chef Tony Liu team up to create a hip West Village outpost of authentic Italian cuisine. More... |
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3 Greenwich Ave.
New York,
NY 10014
212-243-6546
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"Real" Neapolitan pies in the West Village. More... |
253 W. 11th St.
New York,
NY 10014
212-229-2611
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BYOB and feel-good Gallic fare make this West Village eatery worth the wait. More... |
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10 Downing St.
New York,
NY 10014
212-255-0300
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Seasonal American fare hits 10 Downing in the West Village. More... |
246 Tenth Ave.
New York,
NY 10001
212-206-6766
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This cozy staple in Chelsea offers a wide range of Italian favorites in understated casual elegance. More... |
215 Court St.
Brooklyn,
NY 11201
718-222-3484
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Refreshing Thai cuisine attracts a hip crowd of Cobble Hill locals. More... |
239 Fifth Ave.
Brooklyn,
NY 11215
718-623-3600
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Savvy Park Slopers frequent this modern French bistro. More... |
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1 Water St.
Brooklyn,
NY 11201
718-522-5200
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An anomaly: food that's good enough to rival the view. More... |
105 N. Sixth St.
Brooklyn,
NY 11211
718-963-0608
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Williamsburg's haute eatery for eclectic Continental fare. More... |
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E. River 44th Dr.
Long Island City,
NY 11101
718-482-0033
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Spectacular Manhattan skyline views and New American cuisine. More... |
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