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NYC alfresco
Salinas is one of NYC alfresco.

1. Salinas

8.4
136 9th Ave (btwn 18th & 19th St), New York, NY
Tapas Restaurant · Chelsea · 79 tips and reviews
Gemma is one of NYC alfresco.

2. Gemma

8.3
335 Bowery (btwn E 2nd & E 3rd St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Village · 191 tips and reviews
Cafe Gitane at The Jane Hotel is one of NYC alfresco.

3. Cafe Gitane at The Jane Hotel

113 Jane St (at The Jane Hotel), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 169 tips and reviews
Harefield Road is one of NYC alfresco.

4. Harefield Road

8.4
769 Metropolitan Ave (btwn Graham Ave & Humboldt St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 118 tips and reviews
Fitzcarraldo is one of NYC alfresco.

5. Fitzcarraldo

195 Morgan Ave (Stagg St.), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 23 tips and reviews
Battery Harris is one of NYC alfresco.

6. Battery Harris

64 Frost St (btwn Lorimer St & Meeker Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 158 tips and reviews

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “You might not realize, until you explore the expansive back patio, just how close it is to the B.Q.E. (It used to be a gas station.)” Read more.

The Rookery is one of NYC alfresco.

7. The Rookery

425 Troutman St (btwn Wyckoff & St Nicholas Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Bushwick · 55 tips and reviews

Jessica L.Jessica Lokaj: Outdoor patio, yellow bloody mary, food,

PT is one of NYC alfresco.

8. PT

331 Bedford Ave (at S 3rd St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 63 tips and reviews

Lakshmi R.Lakshmi Reddy: great service, very cute garden patio in the back! My food was good but nothing omg. Friend had pork shank that he said was excellent

Nita Nita is one of NYC alfresco.

9. Nita Nita

146 Wythe Ave (N 8th St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 69 tips and reviews

Francois L.Francois Lame: Williamsburg's best kept secret. Amazing garden

Cafe Colette is one of NYC alfresco.

10. Cafe Colette

8.5
79 Berry St (at N 9th St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 188 tips and reviews

Michael J.Michael Jones: South Fork cocktail is insane. Dangerously drinkable :) Makes for a top brunch. Really tasty coffee too. The garden is covered and really toasty warm, so nice sitting inside looking out at the cold.

St. Balmain is one of NYC alfresco.

11. St. Balmain

178 N 8th St (btwn Bedford & Driggs), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Williamsburg · 34 tips and reviews

Andie D.Andie Donovan: Great outdoor seating area, feel free to sit and work (there are outlets outside!) You have to try the almond milk latte, acai bowl, and the breakfast bowl.

Station is one of NYC alfresco.

12. Station

166 N 7th St (at Bedford Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 63 tips and reviews

Kosha S.Kosha Shah: A perfect Brooklyn brunch. People watching, sipping on mimosas, outdoor seating, hot and piping freshly made chocolate chip cookies for everyone! You honestly can't ask for more!

13. The Graham

7.3
151 Meserole St (at Graham Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · East Williamsburg · 50 tips and reviews

Nathaniel J.Nathaniel Johnson: Awesome happy hour and outdoor seating!

Diner is one of NYC alfresco.

14. Diner

8.9
85 Broadway (at Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
Diner · Williamsburg · 286 tips and reviews

Paula B.Paula Bendfeldt-Diaz: Best place to eat at In Williamsburg. Menu changes constantly. Food is fresh and its a great spot to people watch. Sun in the patio.

15. Mominette

8.3
221 Knickerbocker Ave (btwn Starr & Troutman St), Brooklyn, NY
French Restaurant · Bushwick · 81 tips and reviews

Melanie B.Melanie Bouley: As a gal who has spent a fair amount of time in France, it is wonderful to see that most of their servers can speak French! Decent and inexpensive bloody, cute outdoor seating, and cash only.

16. Forrest Point

970 Flushing Ave (Forrest St), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Bushwick · 81 tips and reviews

GothamistGothamist: In addition to its seriously dope outdoor space, it also boasts incredible cocktails, including some made with curdled milk. Order the Fancy Pants ($9), it's the dairy cocktail you should be drinking. Read more.

Mulberry Project is one of NYC alfresco.

17. Mulberry Project

149 Mulberry St (btwn Grand & Hester St), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Little Italy · 225 tips and reviews

AskMenAskMen: We're back for the opening of their patio + garden, 900 square-feet & 50 seats of outdoor casual. Dont to try something off their brand new menu of frozen cocktails.

18. Bonnie Vee

8.6
17 Stanton St (btwn Bowery & Chrystie St), New York, NY
Cocktail Bar · Lower East Side · 60 tips and reviews

Jason S.Jason Schulweis: Cool spot in LES - must check out their outdoor garden area in the back when it's nice out!

19. The Peacock

24 E 39th St (btwn Park and Madison), New York, NY
Restaurant · Murray Hill · 20 tips and reviews

Alicia C.Alicia Case: Quaint, quiet outdoor seating. Super relaxing. Yummy prix fixe brunch.

Gran Eléctrica is one of NYC alfresco.

20. Gran Eléctrica

8.6
5 Front St (at Old Fulton St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · DUMBO · 203 tips and reviews

HollyHolly: The best outdoor seating under the Brooklyn bridge.

Good Company is one of NYC alfresco.

21. Good Company

10 Hope St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Williamsburg · 74 tips and reviews
Left Hand Path is one of NYC alfresco.

22. Left Hand Path

9.0
89 Wyckoff Ave (Suydam), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Bushwick · 22 tips and reviews

Tani Y.Tani Yee: Usb plugs and outlets under the bar! Also huge back room and backyard

Lock Yard is one of NYC alfresco.

23. Lock Yard

8.2
9221 5th Ave (92nd Street), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Bay Ridge · 42 tips and reviews

Kim F.Kim F: a welcome addition to the neighborhood -- great beer and wine selection, hot dogs and artisanal sausages, large heated outdoor area. I can see this becoming a local favorite.

Brooklyn Ice House is one of NYC alfresco.

24. Brooklyn Ice House

8.7
318 Van Brunt St (btwn Pioneer St & King St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Red Hook · 81 tips and reviews

Matty E.Matty Enderlin: Food until midnight, and great outdoor patio in the back. What more do you need?

St. Balmain is one of NYC alfresco.

25. St. Balmain

178 N 8th St (btwn Bedford & Driggs), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Williamsburg · 34 tips and reviews

Nina Y.Nina Yiamsamatha: Great outdoor seating (backyard has several picnic tables!)

Crown Victoria is one of NYC alfresco.

26. Crown Victoria

60 S 2nd St (btwn Wythe & Kent Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 147 tips and reviews

Leah M.Leah Malone: Come for the plentiful outdoor seating and if you don't mind waiting for mediocre bar food

Sea Witch is one of NYC alfresco.

27. Sea Witch

8.8
703 5th Ave (btwn 21st & 22nd St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Greenwood Heights · 103 tips and reviews

Danielle D.Danielle Davis: Incredible burger, friendliest chefs and a gorgeous outside space to enjoy it all 😊

Santos Anne is one of NYC alfresco.

28. Santos Anne

366 Union Ave (at Powers St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 81 tips and reviews

SarahSarah: Delicious brunch! Go on a nice day so you can enjoy the beautiful patio area.

Milk & Roses is one of NYC alfresco.

29. Milk & Roses

8.4
1140 Box Street (btwn Clay & Dupont St), Brooklyn, NY
Wine Bar · Greenpoint · 134 tips and reviews
Project Parlor is one of NYC alfresco.

30. Project Parlor

742 Myrtle Ave (btwn Sandford St & Nostrand Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 54 tips and reviews

That G.That Girl: Great people on both sides of the bar. A good weeknight spot to relax, have a drink and make a few friends. Don't miss the backyard or the Sunday summer cook offs.

Doris is one of NYC alfresco.

31. Doris

9.1
1088 Fulton St (btwn Classon & Franklin Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cocktail Bar · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 68 tips and reviews

Anna P.Anna Potter: Gorgeous, minimalist, mid-century-ish interior with low lighting. Great outdoor space, good music (sometimes there's a DJ but never too loud). Beer is on point!

Mesa Azteca is one of NYC alfresco.

32. Mesa Azteca

7.6
91 Wyckoff Ave (btwn Suydam St & Hart St), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Bushwick · 48 tips and reviews
Three Diamond Door is one of NYC alfresco.

33. Three Diamond Door

8.7
211 Knickerbocker Ave (btwn Jefferson & Troutman St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Bushwick · 74 tips and reviews
Taqueria Cocoyoc is one of NYC alfresco.

34. Taqueria Cocoyoc

7.9
211 Wyckoff Ave (Greene), Brooklyn, NY
Mexican Restaurant · Bushwick · 38 tips and reviews
Bizarre is one of NYC alfresco.

35. Bizarre

12 Jefferson St., Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY
Comedy Club · Bushwick · 41 tips and reviews

al b.al bedell: This is like a musical theater person bar but it's really nice and big and there's a backyard the bartenders r nice a lot of truly Bizarre things happen here

Fair Weather Bushwick is one of NYC alfresco.

36. Fair Weather Bushwick

274 Wyckoff Ave (btwn Gates Ave & Linden St), Brooklyn, NY
Coffee Shop · Bushwick · 20 tips and reviews

Mary M.Mary M: Best coffee in Bushwick. The iced Americano is amazing. Nice patio to sit and eat. Friendly staff and owner set this place above the rest.

Fritzl's Lunch Box is one of NYC alfresco.

37. Fritzl's Lunch Box

173 Irving Ave (at Stockholm St), Brooklyn, NY
Sandwich Spot · Bushwick · 66 tips and reviews

Sandy A.Sandy Albert: Come for brunch, sit on the sunny back patio and get the breakfast sandwich with eggs and a sausage patty. It's a party

Sycamore Flower Shop + Bar is one of NYC alfresco.

38. Sycamore Flower Shop + Bar

8.7
1118 Cortelyou Rd (btwn Stratford & Westminster Rd), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Flatbush · 95 tips and reviews

Scott I.Scott Ingles: Knowledgeable bartenders, nice patio, local food on weekends in the summer

Brooklyn Ice House is one of NYC alfresco.

39. Brooklyn Ice House

8.7
318 Van Brunt St (btwn Pioneer St & King St), Brooklyn, NY
Dive Bar · Red Hook · 81 tips and reviews

David G.David Greenberger: The backyard rules on a summers eve

Sweet and Vicious is one of NYC alfresco.

40. Sweet and Vicious

7.4
5 Spring St (btwn Bowery & Elizabeth St), New York, NY
Lounge · NoLita · 303 tips and reviews

Chris E.Chris Evans: Jargaritas after work in the outside seating area comes highly recommended. Although, the later it gets the worse the vibe is- -- but that's why you started early right?

Nostrand Avenue Pub is one of NYC alfresco.

41. Nostrand Avenue Pub

8.1
658 Nostrand Ave (Bergen St.), Brooklyn, NY
Pub · Crown Heights · 47 tips and reviews

alissa s.alissa s: wonderful outdoor area. happy hour until 8 on saturday!

Lavender Lake is one of NYC alfresco.

42. Lavender Lake

383 Carroll St (at Bond St), Brooklyn, NY
Bar · Gowanus · 163 tips and reviews

Justin B.Justin Breton: One of my new favorites for summer! The back patio is amazing (and spacious!), which makes the trip to Brooklyn well worth it. The fried Brussels Sprouts are a must! #nycadventures #nyceats #brooklyn

LIC Bar is one of NYC alfresco.

43. LIC Bar

8.7
45-58 Vernon Blvd (at 46th Ave), Queens, NY
Beer Garden · Hunters Point · 80 tips and reviews

Nora G.Nora Gomez: Fireplace AND outdoor space. Great Queens bar for all seasons.

LIC Bar is one of NYC alfresco.

44. LIC Bar

8.7
45-58 Vernon Blvd (at 46th Ave), Queens, NY
Beer Garden · Hunters Point · 80 tips and reviews

CompassCompass: The woodsy, tin-ceilinged community watering hole gives way to a shaded, brick patio for mingling (or private partying) under the shade trees out back.

Spuyten Duyvil is one of NYC alfresco.

45. Spuyten Duyvil

359 Metropolitan Ave (at Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Williamsburg · 177 tips and reviews

Alexandra I.Alexandra I.: Cool crowd, even better beer selection. The patio in the back is great for a big group!

Mission Dolores is one of NYC alfresco.

46. Mission Dolores

249 4th Ave (at Carroll St), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Bar · North Slope · 176 tips and reviews

Taylor G.Taylor Gerard: Beer outdoor seating

Boat Basin Cafe is one of NYC alfresco.

47. Boat Basin Cafe

W 79th St (at Riverside Park), New York, NY
Café · Upper West Side · 210 tips and reviews

Red Sea P.Red Sea Pedestrian: Great place to grab a few drinks by the river. Keep in mind you all need to get food in order to get a table outside overseeing the water, but contrary to what most say the food is OK.

Sweet Afton is one of NYC alfresco.

48. Sweet Afton

8.7
3009 34th St (btwn 30th & 31st Ave), Astoria, NY
Pub · 257 tips and reviews

Michael E.Michael Edison: Backyard #Garden Is pretty sweet...small but sweet. Seems like there's always a breeze back there, even when there isn't a breeze anywhere else.

Northern Territory is one of NYC alfresco.

49. Northern Territory

12 Franklin St (at Meserole Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Australian Restaurant · Greenpoint · 143 tips and reviews
Juliette is one of NYC alfresco.

50. Juliette

8.2
135 N 5th St (at Bedford Ave.), Brooklyn, NY
French Restaurant · Williamsburg · 279 tips and reviews
The Gorbals is one of NYC alfresco.

51. The Gorbals

98 N 6th St (btwn Wythe Ave & Berry St), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 64 tips and reviews
Fornino is one of NYC alfresco.

52. Fornino

8.8
Pier 6, Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Brooklyn Heights · 82 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Ball Factory is one of NYC alfresco.

53. Brooklyn Ball Factory

9.2
95 Montrose Ave (btwn Leonard St & Manhattan Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Japanese Restaurant · East Williamsburg · 90 tips and reviews
OAK Restaurant & Wine Bar is one of NYC alfresco.

54. OAK Restaurant & Wine Bar

361 Graham Ave (btwn Conselyea St & Skillman Ave), Brooklyn, NY
American Restaurant · Williamsburg · 51 tips and reviews
Flatbush Farm & Bar(n) is one of NYC alfresco.

55. Flatbush Farm & Bar(n)

76 Saint Marks Ave (at Flatbush Ave), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · North Slope · 169 tips and reviews
Ogliastro Pizza Bar is one of NYC alfresco.

56. Ogliastro Pizza Bar

8.8
784 Washington Ave (Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Prospect Heights · 46 tips and reviews
Caracas Arepa Bar is one of NYC alfresco.

57. Caracas Arepa Bar

291 Grand St (btwn Roebling & Havemeyer St), Brooklyn, NY
Arepa Restaurant · Williamsburg · 218 tips and reviews
Habana Outpost is one of NYC alfresco.

58. Habana Outpost

8.7
757 Fulton St (at S Portland Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Cuban Restaurant · Fort Greene · 247 tips and reviews
BÚÐIN is one of NYC alfresco.

59. BÚÐIN

114 Greenpoint Ave (btwn Manhattan Ave & Franklin St), Brooklyn, NY
Café · Greenpoint · 126 tips and reviews
Lobster Joint is one of NYC alfresco.

60. Lobster Joint

1073 Manhattan Ave (btwn Eagle & Dupont St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Greenpoint · 152 tips and reviews
Cent'Anni is one of NYC alfresco.

61. Cent'Anni

8.1
742 Franklin Ave (at Sterling Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Crown Heights · 96 tips and reviews
Aurora is one of NYC alfresco.

62. Aurora

8.8
70 Grand St (btwn Kent & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Williamsburg · 130 tips and reviews
Cheryl's Global Soul is one of NYC alfresco.

63. Cheryl's Global Soul

8.5
236 Underhill Ave (at Lincoln Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Southern Food Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 138 tips and reviews
Saraghina is one of NYC alfresco.

64. Saraghina

9.3
435 Halsey St (at Lewis Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Bedford-Stuyvesant · 208 tips and reviews
Sweetwater Restaurant is one of NYC alfresco.

65. Sweetwater Restaurant

8.8
105 N 6th St (btwn Berry St & Wythe Ave), Brooklyn, NY
Gastropub · Williamsburg · 131 tips and reviews
Cafe Luluc is one of NYC alfresco.

66. Cafe Luluc

8.2
214 Smith St (btwn Butler St & Baltic St), Brooklyn, NY
Breakfast Spot · Boerum Hill · 228 tips and reviews
The Farm on Adderley is one of NYC alfresco.

67. The Farm on Adderley

1108 Cortelyou Rd (btwn Stratford Rd. & Westminster Rd.), Brooklyn, NY
New American Restaurant · Ditmas Park · 192 tips and reviews
Bricolage is one of NYC alfresco.

68. Bricolage

8.8
162 5th Ave (btwn Douglass & Degraw St), Brooklyn, NY
Vietnamese Restaurant · North Slope · 61 tips and reviews
Bar Corvo is one of NYC alfresco.

69. Bar Corvo

791 Washington Ave (btwn St. Johns Pl. and Lincoln Pl.), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Prospect Heights · 104 tips and reviews
Frankies 457 Spuntino is one of NYC alfresco.

70. Frankies 457 Spuntino

9.2
457 Court St (btwn 4th Pl & Luquer St), Brooklyn, NY
Italian Restaurant · Carroll Gardens · 237 tips and reviews
Colonia Verde is one of NYC alfresco.

71. Colonia Verde

9.1
219 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Latin American Restaurant · Fort Greene · 87 tips and reviews
Brooklyn Crab is one of NYC alfresco.

72. Brooklyn Crab

8.1
24 Reed St (btwn Van Brunt & Conover St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Red Hook · 272 tips and reviews
Barboncino is one of NYC alfresco.

73. Barboncino

9.2
781 Franklin Ave (btwn St Johns & Lincoln Pl), Brooklyn, NY
Pizzeria · Crown Heights · 225 tips and reviews