Spend Summer At These Ridiculously Hot & Hip Outdoor Restaurants In NYC
What is the point of spending summers in New York City if you are not dining outside? An al fresco spritz with fantastic views is exactly how we like to spend summer days and nights in the city. There is nothing like open air especially during the warmer months when hanging outdoors imbibing a cocktail and bites is the standard weekend ritual. To help you enjoy your outdoor dining experience, or if on the hunt for somewhere new, we suggest checking out below these Hip Outdoor Restaurants In NYC to grab a refreshing drink after work, or indulge in a glass of bubbly after a day of shopping.
From pop up exclusives from cult-faves, sipping frozen rum-cocktails poolside to wolfing down champagne infused burgers. But Act Fast, like most things, these unique and hot outdoor restaurants in NYC are only around for a limited time.
Hurry & Make A Resy At These Limited Hip Outdoor Restaurants In NYC This Summer
La Plaz
The Standard High Line has transformed their exterior plaza into La Plaz, a Mexico-City inspired food destination featuring an interactive installation by Mexican artist/designer Sofia Elias, with a Mexican menu involving special offerings from the cult-favorite Taqueria Ramirez and LaNewyorkina. Enjoy exclusives like Gordita de Chicharron Prensado or tacos and flavor forward cocktails at this summer pop up as well as traditional margaritas and palomas.
The Chester
If looking for hip outdoor restaurants in NYC near Chelsea or Meatpacking Distrrict, bask in the sun-filled collaboration between Gansevoort Meatpacking and Veuve Cliquot with their Road to the Sun pop up situated at the hotel’s patio restaurant, The Chester. Add a little sparkle and sophistication to your fresh air meetup. Indulge in a glass of Veuve Cliquot Yellow label and order the Chester or Ratatouille Burger highlighting Veuve Clicquot caramelized onions along with Veuve Cliquot tempura onion, the perfect harmony of gourmet gastronomy.
Resort Pass X Malibu
Want to spend the summer dining outdoors near a pool or beach? No problem. ResortPass and Malibu have teamed up to bring those vacation vibes anywhere, anytime without leaving NYC with this ridiculously hip and exclusive restaurants in NYC. Book a cabana experience complete with a Malibu cocktail, towel service, food and drink, and locker rooms/changing area.
Porchlight Summer Camp
Now through August 21, Union Square Hospitality Group’s Porchlight launched Summer Camp Porchlight, an adult spin on sleepaway camp adorned with paddles, lanterns and other open air camp staples while offering elevated spins on classic snacks and creative cocktails. Beat the high temps with snacks like Pimento Cheese alongside mixtures including Plum Tuckered, a boozy but refreshing sip featuring Roku Gin, Rittenhouse Rye, Ume Plum, Lustau Blanco, Framboise and orange bitters.
Cowy Burger x Blackbird Pop Up at The Standard
The founder of Eater and Resy, Ben Leventhal’s latest venture Blackbird is bringing Miami’s Best Smash Burgers , Cowy Burger to NYC. This three-day pop up located in the Meatpacking District from July 19 to July 21 will feature their renowned Angus beef smash burger with their signature bacon jam, grilled onions and American cheese, and waffle fries. Burgers are limited so get there quickly before they sell out. To gain entry, you will need your Blackbird x Cowy Burger access pass and a card on file in the Blackbird app.
Tacalle
Enjoy an open-air courtyard in midtown at Tacalle, a vibrantly vintage food tuck situated at the Grayson Hotel, steps away from Bryant Park. Serving street food favorites like tacos, Elotes, and Quesadillas along with spicy margaritas and Palomas, with an inviting setting is one of the hip new outdoor restaurants in NYC worth visiting for after-work hangouts and Taco Tuesdays.
Bar Harta
Climb the spiral staircase to this al fresco wine terrace located in the Grayson Hotel. This hip outdoor restaurant in NYC offers shareable small plates like Honey & Spice Glazed Wings and Salmon Crispy Rice, or for dinner Tamarind-Glazed Short Rib or Atlantic Salmon, along with more than 30 wines available by the glass, half-carafe, or bottle, and a menu of cocktails made for sipping.
Italicus at Eataly
Visit SERRA by Birreria and “Choose Your Italian Summer Adventure” for one of the best outdoor restaurants in NYC to explore this summer with their limited edition menu featuring Italian-inspired Italicus & Savoia signature aperitivo cocktails during their guest bartender series where local bartenders from various bars, countries and culture shake and stir their own spin on the Italian aperitivo concept.
The Summer Terrace @ Nordstrom
Take a break from shopping with an outdoor intermission at the limited time pop up partnership Nordstrom has with Aperol and Miraval rosé, redesigned at Bistro Verde. Enjoy an aperitivo oasis in Midtown Manhattan. All summer long guests are treated to an idyllic European retreat complete with a bocce ball court, specialty cocktails and bites served lounge side. From a dedicated spritz and rosé menu to nibbles including Crisp Calamari to Heirloom Tomatoes with Burrata illustrates excellence in every stylish dish at this ridiculously hip outdoor restaurant worth visiting this summer in NYC.