Best New York Outdoor Dining |
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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
West Village
W. 24th & W. 25th Sts.
Yorkville
Brooklyn
Queens
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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242 Tenth Ave.
New York,
NY 10001
212-645-5659
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Hearty fare with Swiss and French influences. More... |
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36 E. Fourth St.
New York,
NY 10003
212-375-0100
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East Village Italian eatery as authentic as a trip to bella Italia. 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... |
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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... |
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... |
20 Cornelia St.
New York,
NY 10014
212-243-9579
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A farmhouse-style eatery oozing cozy comfort and modern American fare. 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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5 Ninth offers 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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Tudor City
45 Tudor City Pl.
New York,
NY 10017
212-599-5045
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Michael White transforms the old L'Impero space into a casual Italian eatery. More... |
109 E. 50th St.
New York,
NY 10022
212-593-3333
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Dinner in a church? This restaurant deserves lots of Hail Marys for its super-fresh cuisine. 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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The Museum of Modern Art
9 W. 53rd St.
New York,
NY 10019
212-333-1220
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Gabriel Kreuther's cuisine can encompass many different and sometimes opposite realities just like the MoMA itself. More... |
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120 W. 55th St.
New York,
NY 10019
212-265-3636
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This Maccioni family haunt is as entertaining on the eyes as it is the taste buds. 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... |
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... |
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475 W. Broadway
New York,
NY 10012
212-277-4300
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Tableside-made guacamole and 150 tequilas, all served on an 80-seat outdoor patio. More... |
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60 Thompson
60 Thompson St.
New York,
NY 10012
212-219-2000
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Kittichai brings authentic modern Thai cuisine to the 60 Thompson hotel in SoHo. 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... |
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... |
259 W. Fourth St.
New York,
NY 10014
212-691-9359
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Hearty, familiar fare served in a charming, inexpensive Village setting. More... |
87 Seventh Ave.
New York,
NY 10014
212-691-7885
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Festive ambience and Brazilian-Japanese fusion flavors. 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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64 Carmine St.
New York,
NY 10014
212-675-8736
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This West Village Tuscan eatery is about as real as you'll find without getting on an airplane. 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... |
166 E. 82nd St.
New York,
NY 10028
212-861-4505
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Civility at its finest: bouillabaisse and roasted veal served in elegant, tranquil surroundings amid the hectic pace of city life. 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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