With fall just around the corner, it's time to soak in the last days of warmth with long meals spent basking in the sun and sipping on something delicious. Celebrate the end of the season with these 11 restaurants with amazing outdoor dining spaces in NYC.
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100 Forsyth St. / 212.206.2500 / Website
With its name translating to “time” in Thai, take some time out of your day to dine at Wayla. At Wayla, they serve vibrant, wholesome homestyle Thai cuisine with a green market philosophy that was influenced by the markets in Bangkok, where chef Tom Naumsuwan grew up. Their outside eating area has patterned rugs and rattan chairs, giving it a bohemian feel. Complete with monstera plants and bushels of pampas grass, you’ll want to stay from dusk til dawn.
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89 South St. / 212.838.1200 / Website
Who doesn't love a waterfront view? Enjoy wild-caught seafood, delicious cocktails and the historic charm of the Fulton Fish Market while taking in the vistas. Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's first seafood restaurant, The Fulton brings the heat with delicious dishes such as a whole roasted turbot served with chili oil and shallot and delicious raw bar selections such as sashimi and Crudo.
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33 Hudson Yards 24th Floor / 212.812.9202 / Website
This Hudson Yards hot spot boasts one of the most enviable terraces in all of New York City. The definition of dinner with a view, Electric Lemon's terrace offers two ways to pick your poison: either cityscape views of Manhattan's westside or waterfront vistas of the Hudson River. Upscale farm-to-table fare such as beef tartare, sirloin steak and pasture-raised chicken is just the cherry on top.
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298 Bedford Ave., Brooklyn / 347.889.5710 / Website
This oyster bar feels more like a secret garden than a Brooklyn eatery thanks to its gorgeous outdoor patio. Inspired by the grand hotel lobbies of New York, Paris and New Orlenas, Maison Premiere offers more than thirty oyster varieties served up in a rustic French-feeling atmosphere. Everything at this unfussy restaurant is delicious, but we particularly love the oysters Rockefeller, Littleneck clam toast, braised beef cheek and lobster roll. Why books a trip to Paris when you can head to Williamsburg?
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581 Vanderbilt Ave. / 718.857.9463 / Website
Enjoy oyster happy hour outside of La Lou’s on Vanderbilt Avenue. As a part of Vanderbilt Avenue's Open Streets, every weekend through November 20, the street will be open for outdoor dining. Additionally, La Lou has a cozy backyard with string lights and luscious greenery.
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233 Butler St. / 347.529.4869 / Website
Enjoy dinner and a show at Public Records. This establishment offers refined cuisine combined with an endless variety of natural wines. The remodeled warehouse doubles as a bustling café during the day and an energetic discotheque at night. Before the dining space is transformed into a buzzing dance floor, it has intimate white tables with metal folding chairs.
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659 Vanderbilt Ave. / Website
Named after the architect who designed nearby Prospect Park, Frederick Law Olmsted, this restaurant has deep roots in the Brooklyn community. By dining at Olmsted, you’ll get to try flavorful seasonal dishes and be transported to the garden of your dreams. This garden isn’t just for show either, their ingredient-driven menu uses produce straight from their backyard garden. Visitors can enjoy the scenery by sitting on the wooden benches that line the garden's edge.
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117 W. 10th St. / 212.366.5455 / Website
The year-round heated and enclosed garden at Pinto Garden is one you don’t want to miss. The white-bricked walls are lined with beautiful pink and white roses that are perfect for your next Instagram pictures. Wooden tables fill the room's center, further accentuating the rustic chic vibe of the restaurant.
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Pier 25 Hudson River / 212.660.6312 / Website
Revel in the sights of the Jersey City skyline when dining at Grand Banks. Located on the Hudson River, this acclaimed oyster bar sits on a historic wooden schooner named Sherman Zwicker. Grand Banks offers responsibly caught oysters, cocktails with a nautical theme and breathtaking vistas. The restaurant was designed to resemble the floating "oyster barges" that dotted Manhattan's shoreline in the 18th and 19th centuries.
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398 W. Broadway / 646.392.7868 / Website
Escape the fast pace of NYC at Ladurée’s Soho location. While the inside is nothing short of adorable, the restaurant's outdoor seating is where the real magic happens. Renowned for high-end pastries, Ladurée offers a beloved secret garden in addition to delicious food and beverages. With a sage green color scheme and lofty trees, you’ll come for tea and stay for dessert.
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97 Wythe Ave. / 718.215.7150 / Website
On the roof of The Hoxton in Williamsburg, Laser Wolf serves award-winning Israeli food prepared over live coals and outstanding drinks. As if this restaurant couldn’t get any better, you can feast on signature Israeli dishes like babaganoush and chicken shishlik while taking in unobstructed views of the skyline of Manhattan.
Photography by: Michael Carbone
