Here’s a roundup of some outdoor dining spots in NYC that welcome you to enjoy incredible culinary delights, ice-cold cocktails, and the warm weather that the spring and summer have in store.
The Springs
The Springs is a Palm Springs-inspired retro bar, lounge, and massive patio located in Greenpoint at 224 Franklin St.
Guests can come chill, soak up the sun, and drink frozen Aperol Spritz cocktails on Monday – Friday beginning at 4 pm and Saturdays and Sundays beginning at 2 pm.
And the spot is dog friendly as long as you keep a leash on your furry friend.
Cobble Fish
Cobble Fish, located on Pier 16 at the South Street Seaport, is a seasonally-opened dining and drinking destination serving up amazing seafood, summer cocktails, and great vibes.
The al fresco spot on the East River provides a hometown vibe complemented by everything we loved about NYC in the 90’s including the music.
It’s a spot to meet friends over a delicious lobster roll, cold cocktail, and water views.
Hidden Lane
Hidden Lane (129 E 15th) is a true hidden gem in Gramercy.
It’s known as a great after-work hangout spot complete with a picturesque garden, which is now open weather permitting, illuminated by beautifully lit trees and old New York City charm.
The indoor space is accented with an ornate brass ceiling and an upstairs lounge with lounge seating, a cozy fireplace, and a separate bar area.
Steps away from Gramercy Park, Hidden Lane are open from 4 pm to 2 am during weekdays and from 2 pm to 3 am on weekends.
Fornino
Fornino, which has been an institution in NYC for nearly two decades in Brooklyn, has reopened its seasonal rooftop at Pier 6 in Brooklyn Bridge Park on weekends to start with expanded days and hours of operations coming soon.
You can also grab one of Chef Michael Ayoub’s wood-fired Neapolitan pies at this stunning spot for sunset or from its flagship location in Greenpoint or on the rooftop of Time Out Market in DUMBO.
Slate Rooftop
Slate Rooftop (247 Metropolitan Ave) is a glorious outdoor oasis atop the POD Hotel Williamsburg reopening on Thursday, April 13th.
With an amazing menu of shareable bites, frozen drinks, and signature games including a Plinko Wall, Sub Soccer, and Giant Jenga to play, there’s no shortage of fun in sight.
Join in on the fun this month Thursday through Sunday, weather permitting, before days and hours are expanded in May with a Cinco de Mayo grand re-opening planned.
Ten Hope
Ten Hope (10 Hope Street) in Williamsburg is a beautiful dining destination you don’t want to miss, and it will reopen the season with refreshed menus, decor, and more on the week of April 17th.
The 2,500-square-foot vine-laced open-air patio has ample socially distanced seating in a green environment.
This stunning spot serves Mediterranean dishes complimented by a fantastic menu of cocktails perfect for the coming season.
The secret Gigawatt Garden at Clinton Hall’s 230 E. 51st St. location inside the POD 51 Hotel has reopened to bring the fun to Midtown East with a buzzing Happy Hour scene and custom games like a beer-themed Word Wall and Bubble Hockey.
Life Rooftop
Life Rooftop is an alluring lounge and outdoor terrace perched 29 stories above Le Meridien New York that will reopen on Friday, April 14th, and offers guests the perfect vantage point to take in the city’s energy and soaring views of Central Park.
The rooftop lounge is the perfect gathering place offering a variety of drinks and culinary delights. Life Rooftop was designed to be the ultimate escape above it all, where you can relax, unwind and enjoy your day outdoors rain or shine.
Mollusca
Mollusca, the lively seafood restaurant with Italian influence located in the Meatpacking District, is now offering outdoor seating for visitors to enjoy the warmth during the spring and summer months. Guests are encouraged to sit outside on the beautifully designed patio, which features marble tabletops and accents of gold, creating a warm and inviting ambiance. The sleek awning provides practical shade to shield guests from the sun’s rays while adding a modern and stylish touch to the patio’s decor. Once seated, guests can indulge in oceanic-themed cocktails by Beverage Director Kate Uglova, formerly of The Aviary, part of the Alinea Group.
While sipping on refreshing cocktails, diners can enjoy a seafood-focused menu designed by Executive Chef Christian Bonilla. The menu includes and extensive raw bar selections, with sashimi, crudo selections like salmon with pear and passionfruit chutney, mango, citrus aji Amarillo gel, squid ink Tuile Chips, Kimchi Tofu Cream, Coriander Oil Drizzle, and ceviche selections, as well as seafood towers. Additionally, diners can indulge in the restaurant’s signature mussels by ordering a selection of the 35 and counting unique mussel sauces, which are sure to satisfy any seafood lover’s palate. Also, there options for vegetarians, vegans, and meat lovers. Mollusca also offers Happy Hour Monday through Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm. The outdoor dining area at Mollusca seats 18 and is now officially open to diners.
Duomo 51
Duomo 51, Italian for “Cathedral,” is a recently opened Tuscan restaurant from owner Sammy V. Gashi and the Ramerino Italian Prime team in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The restaurant is tucked away on the seventh floor of the DoubleTree Hotel directly across the street from Rockefeller Center. For dining al fresco, Duomo 51 features an outdoor terrace with a retractable roof, which during spring and summer months ahead, will transform into a green oasis reminiscent of Tuscany. The unique combination of modern terrace architecture, Mediterranean cuisine, dense greenery and the scent of fresh herbs expresses a true Italian attitude to life. With a view of the most beautiful landmarks of Manhattan including St. Patrick’s Cathedral and Rockefeller Center below, guests can bask in a feeling of peace away from the busyness of Manhattan, all while enjoying small bites and cocktails, or lunch and dinner.
The Tuscan-Italian menu by Executive Chef Vilfrid Hodoj (Ramerino Italian Prime and La Giostra in Florence) showcases a modern interpretation of Tuscan dishes and highlights signature handmade pastas, emphasizing seasonal ingredients, and showcases traditional dishes inspired by land and sea.
Hortus NYC
Michelin-recognized Hortus NYC is a stylish, modern Asian restaurant that emphasizes a design-forward atmosphere. At the rear of its bi-level dining room is a glass-enclosed hidden garden oasis complete with a live wall, beautiful floral arrangements, and lights hanging above for a warm and intimate glow in the evening, where diners can take in the spring season.
In the hidden garden, diners can enjoy a just launched spring menu from newly-appointed Executive Geo Park, who most recently worked at Michelin-starred Jua. Chef Park seamlessly blends the flavors of China, Japan, Korea, and Southeast Asia with subtle European twists to take diners on an eclectic culinary adventure while highlighting diverse seasonal ingredients.