Best outdoor restaurants

The Farm on Adderley
This lush, rustic space tucked away in Ditmas Park is a fitting setting for chef Tom Kearney’s seasonal American comfort food.

Clemente’s Crab House
Enjoy Clemente’s $30 all-you-can-eat blue-crab special (opt for a simple dusting of Old Bay rather than the garlic-and-oil treatment) on a deck overlooking Sheepshead Bay.

Barolo
With a leafy garden this pretty, the regional Italian dishes and serious wine list don't have to be so good (but they are).

Le Jardin Bistro
Hiding amid the gray landscape of Cleveland Place is this breathtaking cobblestone garden with grapevine-covered trellises.

Home
Look for Home’s herb garden in the verdant and intimate backyard.

Shake Shack
Few restaurants can boast a city park as their outdoor space, and even fewer can boast of a better burger. The view of the Empire State Building is a welcome distraction from the queue.

Hudson River Café
The cuisine is so-so, but the dramatic, urban outdoor space is not. Settle in for a drink, a simple snack and a spectacular view of the arched underpass of Riverside Drive.

Lounge 47
Queens’ pebble-strewn, bamboo-lined sanctuary is the perfect place to relax on a sunny afternoon, munching on crisp french fries and a juicy, chipotle-mayo-slicked burger.

Gnocco Cucina & Tradizione
A peaceful haven blossoms in the East Village.

Alma
Up on the roof of Cobble Hill’s upscale regional-Mexican restaurant, you’ll find an inviting patio and gorgeous view of the Manhattan skyline.

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