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OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕
Woodberry Kitchen is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

1. Woodberry Kitchen

9.0
2010 Clipper Park Rd (btwn Clipper & Parkdale), Baltimore, MD
New American Restaurant · Woodberry · 209 tips and reviews
The Daily Grind (aka The Fells Grind) is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

2. The Daily Grind (aka The Fells Grind)

7.4
1720 Thames St (btw Broadway & Ann), Baltimore, MD
Coffee Shop · Fells Point · 48 tips and reviews
Palihouse Courtyard Brasserie is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

3. Palihouse Courtyard Brasserie

7.5
8465 Holloway Dr (West Hollywood), Los Angeles, CA
French Restaurant · 2 tips and reviews
Beauty & Essex is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

4. Beauty & Essex

8.0
1615 N Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Lounge · Central Hollywood · 20 tips and reviews
Enid A. Haupt Conservatory is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

5. Enid A. Haupt Conservatory

9.2
2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY
Botanical Garden · Bronx Park · 17 tips and reviews
New York Botanical Garden is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

6. New York Botanical Garden

9.5
2900 Southern Blvd (at Bronx Park Rd), Bronx, NY
Botanical Garden · Bronx Park · 197 tips and reviews
PDT (Please Don't Tell) is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

7. PDT (Please Don't Tell)

8.2
113 Saint Marks Pl (btwn 1st Ave & Avenue A), New York, NY
Speakeasy · East Village · 439 tips and reviews
The Raines Law Room is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

8. The Raines Law Room

9.3
48 W 17th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Speakeasy · Union Square · 335 tips and reviews
John Finley Walk is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

9. John Finley Walk

8.7
FDR Dr (btwn E 63rd St & E 81 St), New York, NY
Park · Upper East Side · 17 tips and reviews

10. Uva

8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews

Zoey C.Zoey Córdova: Delicious wine and cheese selections. If you get there before 7 try the bubbly flight. Pan seared duck is my favorite. Finish with house moscato and nutella cake dessert,

11. Uva

8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews

Ana P.Ana Pav: So much truffle *drool* on the menu. Gnocchi was incredible. Try and get seated in the garden at the back if you can - feels like you're in West Village, not UES.

Uva is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

12. Uva

8.5
1486 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 238 tips and reviews

Kearney S.Kearney Sneath: Pesto sauce is amazing. Definitely try and get a seat in the back garden section.

Palma is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

13. Palma

9.0
28 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker St & W 4th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 133 tips and reviews

Eaters H.Eaters Heaven: Spinach Agnolotti, Crispy baby artichokes, Cauliflower Palma, and fried Calamari - all were fab - my favorite out of all of them was the crispy baby artichokes. OMG - they were beautiful and delish

Palma is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

14. Palma

9.0
28 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker St & W 4th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 133 tips and reviews

Morgan M.Morgan Morreale: The gnocchi is out of this world. The best I have EVER had. The atmosphere is stunningly beautiful. Everyone needs to go here, now

15. Palma

9.0
28 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker St & W 4th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 133 tips and reviews

What's Good HereWhat's Good Here: Wonderful Italian dining in a cozy rustic setting. Ask to tour the carriage house. You can keep it in mind for celebrations & special events.

16. Palma

9.0
28 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker St & W 4th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 133 tips and reviews

Rewan P.Rewan Parti: Sit in the back garden, order the calamari with mint leaves and cauliflower appetizer. Along with spinach and buffalo cheese ravioli! Do try the tiramisu.

17. Palma

9.0
28 Cornelia St (btwn Bleecker St & W 4th St), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · West Village · 133 tips and reviews

Justin B.Justin Breton: Ask to sit in the back garden. The ambiance is much better than the front.

Flora Bar is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

18. Flora Bar

945 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 31 tips and reviews

Paige C.Paige C: One of the most wonderful dining and culinary experiences I've had in Manhattan. I recommend everything, but particularly the tuna tartar & the lobster dumplings. The staff is lovely.

Flora Bar is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

19. Flora Bar

945 Madison Ave, New York, NY
Mediterranean Restaurant · Upper East Side · 31 tips and reviews

NarainNarain: The egg and cheese sandwich is insanely good. Deeply indulgent. Breaded raclette cheese , runny fried egg and tomato chutney between a brioche bun.

20. The Library at Hudson Hotel

356 W 58th St (at 9th Ave), New York, NY
Hotel Bar · Hell's Kitchen · 61 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Pricey & slow svc but ambiance is worth it! My fave retreat to grab cocktails, lounge & play pool during Spring or Summer afternoons. ❤️ Philippe Starck-designed garden, library & glowing floors.

Osprey's Dominion Vineyard is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

21. Osprey's Dominion Vineyard

8.2
44075 Route 25, Southold, NY
Vineyard · 28 tips and reviews

Carli D.Carli D: A la carte wine tasting - choose to try 3 or 5. Recommend the reserves and the rose. Good discounts when you buy multiple bottles. Great outdoor space.

Croteaux Vineyards is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

22. Croteaux Vineyards

8.8
1450 S Harbor Rd, Southold, NY
Vineyard · 34 tips and reviews

Susan C.Susan Claxton: Rosé! Sparkling cuvée. Gorgeous wine and outdoor space. Cute boutique with lots of colorful clothes from India. Go during the week to avoid the crowds.

23. Rose Hill Vineyards

8.2
2000 Oregon Rd, Mattituck, NY
Winery · 45 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: 1 of my fave vineyards on the N Fork. Unpretentious, chill ambiance w/ friendly staff & a dog named Panda. Love the Wild Boar Doe, Rosé, Coalescence, Chardonnay, & Pinot Blanc.

Sparkling Pointe Vineyards is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

24. Sparkling Pointe Vineyards

8.4
39750 CR-48, Southold, NY
Winery · 45 tips and reviews

Carli D.Carli D: Specializes in sparkling wine, which is good. Nice outdoor lounging area.

Little Creek Oyster Farm & Market is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

25. Little Creek Oyster Farm & Market

9.1
37 Front St (On the watefront), Greenport, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · 28 tips and reviews

VivViv: Get a dozen oysters and learn to shuck them yourself. Great fun way to spend the afternoon by the water.

Little Creek Oyster Farm & Market is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

26. Little Creek Oyster Farm & Market

9.1
37 Front St (On the watefront), Greenport, NY
Food and Beverage Retail · 28 tips and reviews

Aisling O.Aisling O'Toole: Shuck yourself oysters are amazing, great pintxos, good selection of the local wines and beer, and everyone that works there is super friendly. By far the best spot in Greenport.

The Modern is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

27. The Modern

8.3
9 W 53rd St, New York, NY
New American Restaurant · Midtown East · 197 tips and reviews

Andy H.Andy Halvorsen: Tasting menu!

Sant Ambroeus is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

28. Sant Ambroeus

8.7
1000 Madison Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St.), New York, NY
Italian Restaurant · Upper East Side · 94 tips and reviews

Meric A.Meric Akcay Dunn: We loved their gelato! Chocolate was intense so you may want to order one scoop for starters:) Cheesecake is also delicious🍰🍰

Shake Shack is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

29. Shake Shack

8.3
152 E 86th St (btwn Lexington & 3rd Ave), New York, NY
Burger Joint · Upper East Side · 377 tips and reviews

Jeff M.Jeff Mack: I love this Shake shack because it has the shortest line of them all. They also have indoor and outdoor seating.

Palihouse is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

30. Palihouse

8465 Holloway Dr (btwn La Cienega & Hacienda), West Hollywood, CA
Hotel · 36 tips and reviews

Vanity Fair AgendaVanity Fair Agenda: Cool daytime industry scene in the lobby/restaurant area.

31. Vero

1483 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St.), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Upper East Side · 24 tips and reviews

LaurenLauren: On Monday nights you get a free panini with any wine purchase. Great deal!

32. Vero

1483 2nd Ave (btwn 77th & 78th St.), New York, NY
Wine Bar · Upper East Side · 24 tips and reviews

Kathy O.Kathy O'Shea: Great place $5 sangria told 7 pm 1/2 price antipasti

33. The Kerbs Boathouse

8.6
74th St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
Snack Place · Central Park · 8 tips and reviews

Leslie N.Leslie North: There is a full bar in the snack bar. Italian Ice with vodka!

34. The Kerbs Boathouse

8.6
74th St (5th Avenue), New York, NY
Snack Place · Central Park · 8 tips and reviews

NYC ParksNYC Parks: For the best knish in town, stop by this snack bar, watch the miniature sail boats race around, and walk to the Alice in Wonderland statue, one of the park’s most popular monuments.

35. Novare Res Bier Cafe

9.0
4 Canal Plz (at Exchange St), Portland, ME
Beer Garden · Downtown Portland · 126 tips and reviews

Cutter H.Cutter Houck: Interesting crowd and knowledgable bartenders. Cellar like inside but large space. Impressive Belgian Beer/Local selection with appropriate glassware. Bites- cheeses, wild boar salami, lobster roll

BMA Sculpture Garden is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

36. BMA Sculpture Garden

7.5
10 Art Museum Dr (at the Baltimore Museum of Art), Baltimore, MD
Sculpture Garden · Johns-Hopkins - Homewood · 5 tips and reviews

The Baltimore SunThe Baltimore Sun: When strolling through three acres' worth of 34 sculptures, escaping to the Baltimore Museum of Art is like escaping to a country estate. Read more: http://bit.ly/NEM7TR

Boucherie is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

37. Boucherie

7.4
99 7th Ave S (at Grove St), New York, NY
French Restaurant · West Village · 40 tips and reviews

Chris V.Chris V: Amazing Christmas tree in Boucherie restaurant; the food is excellent like the staff!

Lobster Joint is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

38. Lobster Joint

1073 Manhattan Ave (btwn Eagle & Dupont St), Brooklyn, NY
Seafood Restaurant · Greenpoint · 152 tips and reviews

First We FeastFirst We Feast: Any of the lobster rolls, or the crispy oyster roll with a side of fried clam strips. Be sure to wash it all down with a Lobster Bloody Mary (or several), which comes with a whole lobster claw in it. Read more.

39. El Paso Restaurante Mexicano

1643 Lexington Ave (at E 104th St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Harlem · 98 tips and reviews

Shawn T.Shawn Thornton: Great brunch and bottomless drinks. Very friendly staff and always looking to accommodate. Love the margaritas and mexicana huevos.

El Paso Restaurante Mexicano is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

40. El Paso Restaurante Mexicano

1643 Lexington Ave (at E 104th St.), New York, NY
Mexican Restaurant · East Harlem · 98 tips and reviews

Mike H.Mike Hopkins: Very very good. Not Mexican street food, but really good for more upscale Mexican

Vella Wine Bar + Kitchen is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

41. Vella Wine Bar + Kitchen

1480 2nd Ave (77th St), New York, NY
Restaurant · Upper East Side · 36 tips and reviews

Vella Wine Bar+KitchenVella Wine Bar+Kitchen: Daily Happy Hour at the Bar 4-7pm. Wines $7. Half price oysters.

42. Vella Wine Bar + Kitchen

1480 2nd Ave (77th St), New York, NY
Restaurant · Upper East Side · 36 tips and reviews

Richard C.Richard Ciz: The food here is so delicious! Vella Wine Bar has amazing atmosphere and experienced services. We ordered cheese plate,mushroom fettuccine and steamed mussels.I can highly recommend to all my friends.

Vella Wine Bar + Kitchen is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

43. Vella Wine Bar + Kitchen

1480 2nd Ave (77th St), New York, NY
Restaurant · Upper East Side · 36 tips and reviews

Vella Wine Bar+KitchenVella Wine Bar+Kitchen: Every Monday 5.30pm-10.30pm 3 course pre-fix dinner with a bottle of house wine for 2 at $29 per person.

44. Vella Wine Bar + Kitchen

1480 2nd Ave (77th St), New York, NY
Restaurant · Upper East Side · 36 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: $25 Restaurant.com cert can only be used w/ min purchase of $50 dine-in only. Not valid on Thur-Sat.

45. Macari Vineyards

8.1
150 Bergen Ave (Sound Ave), Mattituck, NY
Vineyard · 29 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Friendly staff. Grab a bottle & sit out on their open deck w/ a vineyard vista. Enclosed back room also has nice views.

46. Griffith Observatory

9.4
2800 E Observatory Ave, Los Angeles, CA
Observatory · 644 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Yrs of lovely, romantic moments here :)...my #1 spot for the most spectacular views of LA! Go watch the sunset, visit Planetarium, & see the stars w/ the lawn telescopes instead of lining up 4 Zeiss.

47. The Grove

9.2
189 The Grove Dr (at W 3rd St), Los Angeles, CA
Shopping Mall · Mid-City West · 664 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: A touristy spot but I still love the Grove for the relaxed shopping atmosphere, tacos & aguas frescos at La Lotería in Farmers Mkt, & the star-sightings. Also, I get my parking validated in the Mkt.

48. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

9.4
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 322 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Best during Sakura fest (only ~April-May)..most beautiful cherry blossoms ever seen but gone in a flash! For daily blooms status, check out "Cherry Watch": http://www.bbg.org/exp/cherries/map.html

49. Brooklyn Botanic Garden

9.4
990 Washington Ave (btwn President St & Empire Blvd), Brooklyn, NY
Botanical Garden · Prospect Park · 322 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Free all-day Tues' and Sat's before 12pm.

50. Lock Yard

8.4
9221 5th Ave (92nd Street), Brooklyn, NY
Beer Garden · Bay Ridge · 42 tips and reviews

Brew YorkBrew York: Bay Ridge gets serious about craft beer at this colorful spot with 16 rotating tap lines, a big backyard, and more sausage and hot dog options than you could ever dream of.

Geoffrey's is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

51. Geoffrey's

8.3
27400 Pacific Coast Hwy (Pacific Highway), Malibu, CA
Seafood Restaurant · 110 tips and reviews

Odile R.Odile Roujol: If you are lucky, you'll have the paella while watching the daulphins

Madame Janette is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

52. Madame Janette

8.8
Cunucu Abou 37, Oranjestad
Caribbean Restaurant · 71 tips and reviews

Valentin G.Valentin Guerin: Great place with HUGE portions. Try the bang bang shrimps, schnitzel, and chocolate souffle. There is live music which is lovely for the evening.

53. Smokey Joe's

8.2
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 87, Palm Beach
BBQ Joint · Palm Beach · 54 tips and reviews

Scott R.Scott R: Some of the best ribs I've had anywhere. If you like spicy over sweet go with dry rub or Jamaican jerk. I had the four rib sampler and those were my favorite. If you like sweet, go for the original.

54. Smokey Joe's

8.2
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 87, Palm Beach
BBQ Joint · Palm Beach · 54 tips and reviews

Kate F.Kate Furman: AYCE ribs Tuesday night for $25

55. Smokey Joe's

8.2
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 87, Palm Beach
BBQ Joint · Palm Beach · 54 tips and reviews

Jerry D.Jerry Ding: Amazing pulled pork and great ribs. Very fast service and nice staff.

56. Smokey Joe's

8.2
J.E. Irausquin Blvd 87, Palm Beach
BBQ Joint · Palm Beach · 54 tips and reviews

Martha S.Martha Seijas: Best spareribs in Aruba. All-U-Can-Eat ribs on Tuesdays. Also, the best pulled-pork ever! Try the big Joe sandwich: 1/2 lb pulled-pork, 1/2 lb beef patty + 1/2 lb cole slaw on top of each other! :)

Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

57. Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars

8.2
9749 Middle Rd, Hammondsport, NY
Winery · 19 tips and reviews

58. Dr. Konstantin Frank Wine Cellars

8.2
9749 Middle Rd, Hammondsport, NY
Winery · 19 tips and reviews

ZenFoodsterZenFoodster: Best view of vineyards rolling down & Keuka Lake! Get a bottle of their dry Riesling, Hilda Chardonnay or Moscato. Pop it open & enjoy a glass on their deck.

Bread & Roses Bakery is one of OUTDOOR Greats🏝🏕.

59. Bread & Roses Bakery

8.4
246 Main St, Ogunquit, ME
Café · 45 tips and reviews

Nick W.Nick Woolf: Nice outdoor seating on patio to the right of shop, great coffee and pastries. Refrigerated sandwiches aren't the best but a decent snack if you're in a hurry. Overall, awesome spot for coffee in OGT

60. Bread & Roses Bakery

8.4
246 Main St, Ogunquit, ME
Café · 45 tips and reviews

Michael G.Michael Goff: Awesome apple turnovers!

61. Bread & Roses Bakery

8.4
246 Main St, Ogunquit, ME
Café · 45 tips and reviews

Sondra T.Sondra Tusa: Great pastries and coffee. Rasberry and cheese croissant is $$.