By: Amy Rosner By: Amy Rosner | December 22, 2021 | Food & Drink
With the rise in NYC Covid cases, and the fall of NYC temperatures, we've rounded up the best restaurants with heated outdoor dining.
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200 West 44th St, Manhattan/Website
Family-style Italian restaurant Carmine's offers outdoor seating with overhead heaters at both their iconic Times Square and original Upper West Side location. Enormous family-style servings of their signature dishes like Spaghetti and Meatballs, Penne Alla Vodka, and Lasagna are the perfect hearty fare for cold days.
420 Hudson St, Manhattan/Website
A West Village neighborhood favorite, The Clam allows diners to dig into the locale’s market-driven seafood offerings while cozied up indoors or out. Outside, the covered patio and street cafe feature radiant under-the-table heating, as well as overhead.
2454 Broadway, Manhattan/Website
At Dagon, on 91st Street and Broadway, guests are transported via a Mediterranean oasis. The restaurant offers outside heaters for both sidewalk seating and within the covered cafe, decorated with a plethora of plants and twinkle lights
1652 Second Ave, Manhattan/Website
Hütte’s outdoor tent-covered backyard takes inspiration from an Après ski lodge, serving up hearty Austrian comfort food like Venison Goulash, Cheese Fondue, and mugs of hot gluhwein. Guests are kept toasty with electric heaters overhead.
255 Smith Street, Brooklyn/Website
The ramen diner in Carroll Gardens has a surprisingly spacious backyard patio, tented with heaters overhead. Enjoy ramen, burgers and hearty Japanese small plates along with hot sake at this cozy and comfortable space tucked away from the busy streets.
621 Amsterdam Avenue, Manhattan/Website
Fine dining Italian restaurant Lucciola has 12 Alvantor bubble tents, which are heated, waterproof, and wind-resistant. They can comfortably seat up to eight guests for a cozy and comforting meal.
200 Church Street, Manhattan/Website
Tribeca’s new Greek bistro Marathi offers a regional and personal perspective by focusing on homestyle Crete cooking peppered with the technique and creativity of Chef Nicholas. Outdoor dining is offered in their covered and heated cabanas, comfortably seating 6 each.
630 Ninth Ave, Manhattan/Website
Hell's Kitchen favorite French brasserie Marseille, now in its 20th year, offers a warm haven to dine outside. Featuring a 50-seat, heated plexiglass partitioned sidewalk cafe (complete with greenery), they also offer curbside seating under a chic awning with heaters around the perimeter.
99 Bank Street, Manhattan/Website
West Village newcomer, The Mary Lane, features signature seasonal fare in a bright, airy dining room surrounded by floor-to-ceiling windows. For the colder weather and for those who prefer to eat al fresco, The Mary Lane offers both under-the-table and overhead heaters so guests can stay warm while dining.
54 Carmine Street, Manhattan/Website
Located on the corner of Carmine and Bedford Streets, Market Table offers an optimal view of village life. The restaurant’s covered outdoor seating provides heaters under the table as well as overhead for maximum comfort while guests enjoy seasonal American fare.
Multiple Locations/Website
Casual seafood restaurant The Mermaid Inn offers the perfect destination for everything from drinks and light bites, to a full meal of seafood favorites. Their Upper West Side and Greenwich Village locations offer covered outdoor seating featuring electric heaters.
201 West 79th Street, Manhattan/Website
Nice Matin is an Upper West Side staple and has been around for 18 years – proving that it’s more than worth the trip. The restaurant’s heaters are up and running, offering necessary warmth within two enclosed street-side cafes outside of the classic French bistro.
2452 Broadway, Manhattan/Website
Barbecue favorite Virgil's has covered outdoor seating with electric heaters at their Times Square restaurant, offering guests real-deal barbecue including brisket, ribs, and pulled pork along with hearty Southern-style side no matter the temperature.
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