We're here to help with a list of awesome outdoor rooftops, patios and backyards serving up food and drinks to keep your taste buds tingling.
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636 Degraw St., Gowanus
Photo: Parklife Facebook
Tucked away in the quaint Brooklyn neighborhood of Gowanus, Parklife crafts up tasty margaritas, tacos and more. When you finish eating, play a round of shuffleboard to work off all that food. Go eat and play.
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599 Johnson Avenue, Bushwick
PHOTO COURTESY OF ELSEWHERE
The multi-room Bushwick venue Elsewhere always comes to play. Now you can head to their roof beginning on 6/27 for outdoor drinks and eats with a view and enough space to stay a safe distance from other guests.
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856 E 136th Street, Mott Haven
PHOTO: @THEBRONXBREWERY
Not only does The Bronx Brewery serve great beer (with great names) they do their part to keep the community strong. They have donated their time, money and beer to essential workers during the pandemic and now they have finally opened up their backyard to bring the community back together. Find out more about their beer and backyard.
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234 Starr Street, Bushwick
Photo: @JeffBrownJeffBrown via @TurksNYC
The Turk's Inn is a one-of-a-kind Bushwick treasure that encompasses a bar, a concert venue (The Sultan Room) and a take-out window (Döner Kebab). One of the best features is their secluded rooftop, which is open for reservations on resy.
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207 12th Avenue, Chelsea
Photo: Frying Pan
Bars are great. Boats are great. Combine that bar on a boat with some historic importance and you have The Frying Pan. The permanently docked former Coast Guard ship actually sunk several years ago before being recovered and steered into her home on the Hudson today. Take a look at their menu and hop aboard.
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4 Berry Street, Williamsburg
Photo: Berry Park
Berry Park is an ideal partially covered rooftop space with some awesome beers on tap and tasty sausage options. After you order, head over to the foosball tables for some friendly competition with friends. No stress if the rooftop's full, there's a backyard space available!
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525 Greenwich Street, SoHo
Photo azulrooftop.com
Be transported to Havana at this cantina-style warm-weather spot that offers a 360-degree view of the city. Need we say more?
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605 W 48th Street, Hell’s Kitchen
Photo: Cantina Rooftop Facebook
This bar and restaurant atop Stage 48 specializes in upscale Mexican fare and great cocktails; happy hour specials make this your most scenic post-work option. Head there now for a prime viewing spot.
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500 W 70th Street, Upper West Side
Photo: @piericafe
Unwind by the water and order up some fresh food at Pier I Cafe. This is the perfect spot to watch the sun go down.
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145 E 50th Street, Midtown
Photo: upstairsnyc.com
The Upstairs at Kimberly Lounge offers an upscale oasis where you can get breakfast, brunch, small plates and amazing cocktails like the Corazon Ahumado (Mezcal With A Blend Of Fresh Peppers, Cucumber, Jalapeño, Lime, Agave And Pineapple Juice).
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50 Withers Street, Williamsburg
Photo: LLama Inn Facebook
The rooftop at the Llama Inn brings an authentic taste of Peru in a hip setting. Their relatively new outdoor area in addition to the rooftop that maximizes the amount of fresh air you can take in.
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Domino Park, Williamsburg
Photo: Tacocina Facebook
Tacocina stands right along the East River in Domino Park serving up classic Mexican bites. Order a Paloma and watch the ferries cruise by.
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261 Moore St, Bushwick
Photo: @robertaspizza
Arguably one of the best pizza joints in Brooklyn, Roberta's has a huge outdoor tiki garden where you can enjoy their fresh and flavorful pizza under the cover of palm trees. Go grab a slice.
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Pier 25 Hudson River Park, Tribeca
Photo: grandbanks.nyc
You are the captain now. Step aboard the Grand Banks ship on the Hudson River for the perfect setting to indulge in fresh oysters and other selections of fresh seafood. Check out their menu and enjoy, sailor.
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558 Grand Concourse, Concourse Village
Photo: zonadecuba.com
Zona de Cuba picks you up and drops you in a little slice of island life. Dive into delicious modern takes on Cuban cuisine while taking in the amazing view of the East River and Upper Manhattan. Secure your reservation here.
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45 S 3rd St., Williamsburg
Photo: @thefreehold
Freehold's enclosed patio offers the perfect escape to hang out and day drink (at a distance) with friends. Plus they just recently added pizza to their menu along with their popular cocktails, coffee and more. Check out their menu and learn more here.
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224 Franklin St., Greenpoint
Photo: thesprings-bk.com
With pops of color, refreshingly cold Aperol seltzer slushies and ample seating to stay socially distant from other guests, The Springs is well worth a trip to Greenpoint on a hot summer day. Check them out here.
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56-06 Cooper Avenue, Ridgewood
Photo: Nowadays
Looking for the best backyard to sip on cocktails and hear a selection of the best house and techno on the speakers? Look no further than the outdoor space at Nowadays. They will open on July 1st with social distancing guidelines and some new measures in place including an online reservation-only system at this time.
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132 W 47th St., Midtown
Photo via Sushi Lab
Sitting just above Times Square, Sushi Lab offers a beautiful rooftop for guests to come and try its chef's creative takes on the Japanese classic. While you're there, order the new Strawberry Geisha cocktail to pair with your meal.
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100 Broad St., FiDi
Photo via Ampia
The Ampia Rooftop is a cute yet spacious escape from the crowded Financial District. Their drinks are as tasty as they are unique (try the street supreme mezcalita). Plus, they have equipped the roof with cozy greenhouses perfect for intimate conversations with your date or catching up with a friend.
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667 Lorimer St., Williamsburg
Photo: @nightofjoy
The rooftop patio and sidewalk area at Night of Joy are now open! The bar, known for hosting late-night DJ sets and serving amazing frozen margaritas is perfect for a post-work hang if you're strolling through Williamsburg in search of a spot to drink and watch the sunset.
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49 W 20th Street, Chelsea
Photo: JueLanClub
Though some folks will always mourn Limelight, the Jue Lan Club is the perfect pastel phoenix to rise from its ashes. With ample outdoor seating and food & bevs as aesthetically pleasing as their decor, make sure to pop in before braving the mile-long line at Trader's Joe across the street.
89 South St Pier 16 | FiDi
Great vibes, fresh seafood and summer cocktails await you at this seasonally-opened destination. serving up amazing seafood, summer cocktails and great vibes. The al fresco restaurant and bar strives to provide a hometown feel complemented by everything we loved about old-school NYC. Meet new friends as you dine on a delicious lobster club, cold cocktails and water views. Did we mention it's pet friendly?
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