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Philadelphia's full of al fresco dining. Here are just a few. You can discover your own spot. Explore. There are small parks & benches across Philadelphia just waiting for you!
Eat Drink & Be Philly: The barn doors open to the street bringing the indoors out to the tables on the sidewalk. Interesting view of the Ben Franklin bridge and NJ transit line going by.
261 S 21st St (at Rittenhouse Sq), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Center City · 36 tips and reviews
Eat Drink & Be Philly: Cozy outdoor dining for two! "a loaf of bread a jug of wine and thou beside me..." The wine list is very reasonably priced at just $10 over cost!
236 South Street (btwn 2nd & 3rd St), Philadelphia, PA
Indian Restaurant · Center City East · 16 tips and reviews
Eat Drink & Be Philly: Perfect if your date happens to be a vegetarian or vegan. A couple of tables for two outside make it romantic, even on South Street. Ask questions, they love to help you select.
American Restaurant · Manayunk · 40 tips and reviews
Eat Drink & Be Philly: There outside dining is a great spot to catch the buzz and crowds of Manayunk. An awning helps to keep direct sun off your back.
Eat Drink & Be Philly: Ample outside seating on Main St. in Manayunk with a barrier up to protect you from the sidewalk traffic while you dine. Awning and south side of the street keep you shaded.
4266 Main St (at Roxborough Ave), Philadelphia, PA
American Restaurant · Manayunk · 48 tips and reviews
Eat Drink & Be Philly: Sidewalk dining can feel removed from the ambiance of the restaurant, but Winnie has managed to bring the character of the indoors out. Maybe it's those cafe curtains. :-)
Diner · Fairmount - Art Museum · 35 tips and reviews
Eat Drink & Be Philly: This is a favorite outdoor spot any time of the day or night. The furnishings are nothing to write home about, but the wide open space is fantastic. There's usually tables both in and out of the sun.
Greek Restaurant · Fairmount - Art Museum · 21 tips and reviews
Eat Drink & Be Philly: Is there anything better than sitting outside with a bottle of wine and a greek meal to help you get away from it all? Didn't think so. Olives, baba ganoush, feta... yum! FYI: BYOB.
529 N 20th St (at Spring Garden St.), Philadelphia, PA
Bar · Fairmount - Art Museum · 44 tips and reviews
Eat Drink & Be Philly: The new facade includes a nice awning for shade. The two-tops along the side are nicely tucked away for more private dining for two.
1700 Benjamin Franklin Pkwy (at 17th St), Philadelphia, PA
Pub · Logan Square · 44 tips and reviews
Eat Drink & Be Philly: A surprisingly large outdoor dining patio provides a great view of the Benjamin Franklin Parkway and City Hall. Shade comes mostly from the highrise and is better in the afternoon.
Italian Restaurant · Center City · 12 tips and reviews
Eat Drink & Be Philly: Dining al fresco with white table cloths is such a treat. You don't miss out on level of service or the table setting here when you dine outside.
Italian Restaurant · Center City East · 16 tips and reviews
Eat Drink & Be Philly: What is it about al fresco and Italian cuisine. Like bread and butter, right? There's only a couple of tables, so call ahead. Nicely shaded in the afternoon.
Eat Drink & Be Philly: The front of the restaurant opens up onto the sidewalk so you feel like you're still in the restaurant. Perfect for grabbing a slice or a full meal.
319 Market St (btwn 3rd & 4th St.), Philadelphia, PA
Sandwich Spot · Center City East · 52 tips and reviews
Eat Drink & Be Philly: One of the largest outdoor dining areas in Old City. If you don't care for dining along a sidewalk, ask for a table on the terrace along the side of the restaurant.
312 Race St (btwn 3rd St & 4th St), Philadelphia, PA
Seafood Restaurant · Center City East · 33 tips and reviews
Eat Drink & Be Philly: Bet you didn't know they had a patio in the back. We didn't either! It's perfect if you want to get down and dirty with a pile of crabs.