10 Best Outdoors Restaurants Now Open In New York
After over three months of eating takeout in cramped New York apartments, New Yorkers are finally opening their doors to outdoor eating. On Monday, NYC entered Phase 2 of easing the restrictions of the coronavirus lockdown. The new era has reopened restaurants for outdoor service. I have listed below ten restaurants that you can enjoy for date night, girls’ night out, or family night.
The Waterfront NYC Â
Airy, modern outpost serving elevated New American seafood, steaks & flatbreads plus wine & beers.
Jones Woods Foundry
 Located on the 76th Street in Upper East Side is a fantastic British gastropub serving amazing Brit and Irish food along with a prolific wine and beer menu. Apart from the regular pub grub, the menu has an entire section dedicated to toasts adorned with various toppings
City Island Lobster House
City Island Lobster House is the premier destination for Seafood on City Island. We are located at the first left after the City Island bridge. Enjoy our famous Lobster Dishes, delicious Crab Legs, and our superb Jumbo Shrimp.
Cantina Taqueria & Tequila Bar
best happy hour serving $2.95 tacos and $6 margaritas, $4 Beers, plus more! Our menu is full of your favorite Mexican dishes fused with a modern twist. We’re sure you’ll love our tacos, salads, rice bowls and burritos. Plus try our great appetizers and get refreshed with the best cocktails uptown. On a weekend stroll through Central Park North.
Melba’s
Welcome to Harlem’s top restaurant featuring the elegant simplicity of America’s best comfort-style cuisine in a delightfully romantic and family setting. Every Tuesday enjoy our open-mic, hosted by Peta Wane and Fred McFarlane. Monday thru Friday from 5-7 we feature the best happy hour in the city.
The Ribbon
Happy Hour Delivery, July 4th Delivery, Weekend Brunch Delivery, Family Dinner Delivery
White Oak Tavern
White Oak Tavern comes to you from restauranteur Mark Fox who has had great success in his Murray Hill location Cask bar & kitchen.
Havana Central
Walking into Havana Central transports you to the golden era of Havana, Cuba filled with tropical drinks like Mojitos & Sangria, classic Cuban dishes like Vaca Frita, Cuban Sandwiches and Pernil and live music 5 days a week. Stop in during the week for a $12.95 lunch special or Happy Hour featuring drinks like our Mojito & Margaritas plus wine, beer & bar bites. We are known for our homemade Latin food including empanadas as well as our boozy brunch on Sundays.
Pastis
Keith McNally’s famed brasserie in the Meatpacking District, run by Starr Restaurants, has reopened its sunny outdoor cafe for dine-in service. The kitchen is serving all of its usual classics: garlicky escargots, rich croque monsieur sandwiches, filet au poivre, and a giant lobster frites for two.
City Vineyard
Year-round riverfront dining, live music, wine on tap, incredible views, and a rooftop bar & Lounge. City Vineyard is City Winery’s elevated culinary outpost, complete with a rooftop wine garden and house-made wines on tap. Located on Pier 26 in Hudson River Park, City Vineyard offers unobstructed views of the One World Trade Center and Tribeca on one side, and full river views on the other. City Vineyard features extensive wine offerings including our own winery-produced selection of tap wine and a great cellar culled from the best vineyards around the globe, as well as a full menu and raw bar.