Some of our favorite New York restaurants are now open for outdoor dining on sidewalks, rooftops and in backyards and these are our top picks.
Le Crocodile at Wythe Hotel
A French-inspired brasserie run by Aidan O’Neal and Jake Leiber, co-chef-owners of Greenpoint’s popular French-Canadian bistro Chez Ma Tante.
Lilia
Missy Robbins, occasional chef to the Obamas who earned a Michelin star as head chef at both A Voce and A Voce Columbus, has opened her own restaurant in Williamsburg.
Shuko
Former Masa chefs Nick Kim and Jimmy Lau's indulgent and inspired tasting menu make Shuko stand out from the many other high-end Japanese offerings in the city.
Atera
Before closing, Atera earned two Michelin stars under chef Matthew Lightner, and was one of New York's most high-profile fine-dining destinations. Now, it has reopened with Danish Ronny Emborg at the helm, and a brand new tasting menu.
La Pecora Bianca
Known for the utterly charming Claudette, restaurateur Mark Barak has opened another bright and breezy restaurant, this time with a focus on light and wholesome Italian cuisine.
Pastis
Keith McNally's highly atmospheric French bistro Pastis, makes a return to the Meatpacking District.
Cafe Altro Paradiso
James Beard nominated duo behind Nolita favourite Estela has expanded into SoHo with a grand space with rustic Italian fare and an epic winelist.
Miznon
This is an Israeli restaurant with a Parisian twist in the cuisine and an Israeli relaxed feeling in the dining room.
Frenchette
Acclaimed chef duo Lee Hanson and Riad Nasr - the longtime chefs at Keith McNally's restaurants - have opened their first solo restaurant in TribeCa.
Oxalis
After taking Brooklyn by storm with its hugely popular pop-up dinners, Oxalis has found a permanent home for its constantly evolving six-course menu in Prospect Heights.
Crown Shy
A restaurant and bar from fine dining duo James Kent and Jeff Katz in a landmark Art Deco tower in the Financial District.
Llama San
A Peruvian izakaya tucked away in Greenwich, from chef Erik Ramirez of acclaimed Williamsburg restaurant Llama Inn.
Wayan by Cedric Vongerichten
An Indonesian restaurant with a “modern French flair” headed up by Cédric Vongerichten.
Ernesto’s by Ryan Bartlow
A Basque restaurant from chef Ryan Bartlow, formerly of restaurants such as Quality Eats and Alinea.
Thai Diner by Uncle Boons
The Per Se vets behind Thai stunner (and Michelin-starred restaurant) Uncle Boons has followed-up with this more casual, diner-like restaurant with a playful Thai-American menu.
Cathédrale by Tao Group
A French-Mediterranean restaurant, from Tao Group, with show-stopping interiors in New York's East Village.
Nowon
A standalone restaurant from Jae Lee, the chef behind the popular Korean-leaning pop-up at Black Emperor.
Cote New York
Channeling the conviviality of Korean BBQ with the quality of classic American steakhouse.
Ideal For
Socially distant outdoor dining
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Where to Dine Outside in New York City
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