Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in New York City by diners

The average person spends over 74 minutes eating and drinking on any given weekday. On weekends and holidays, that goes up to over 81 minutes. Where is a better place to spend that time than a restaurant?

Consumers agree. The National Restaurant Association states that 9 in 10 adults enjoy eating out at restaurants, which give people access to a world of great-tasting food that's often difficult to reproduce at home.

People choose restaurants to scope out the latest food trends, including deeper dives into Southeast Asian cuisines from Korea, Vietnam, and the Philippines, without trying to master these complex dishes at home. Chefs also have the resources to experiment with ingredients and bring new favorites like hot honey, spicy maple, matcha, and pickled foods to the table.

Dining out also offers unique, hyperlocal experiences featuring local farmers, food producers, brewers, winemakers, and distillers in a way that connects diners to the area.

When the weather's nice, diners flock to al fresco seating. At least 2 in 5 diners like eating outdoors and look for great ambience like skyline views, rooftop settings, and waterfront seating to enhance their dining experience.

Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants in the New York City area using data from Yelp. Data is as of Aug. 4, 2025. Only businesses marked as having outdoor seating on the Yelp website were included. Yelp's ranking system calculates an adjusted rating value that considers the number of ratings and the rating score itself. Only businesses with at least 20 reviews within a 10-kilometer radius of New York City were considered. Also, in an effort to highlight independent businesses and local chains, those with more than 10 locations nationally, based on our Yelp data, were not included. Read on to see if your favorite spot made the list.

Otis

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#30. Otis

- Rating: 4.7/5 (590 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 18 Harrison Place Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: New American, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Ambo

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#29. Ambo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (101 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 55C East 8th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Indian, fast food
- Read more on Yelp

Ras Plant Based

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#28. Ras Plant Based

- Rating: 4.8/5 (469 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 739 Franklin Ave. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Ethiopian, Vegan, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

Amuni

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#27. Amuni

- Rating: 4.8/5 (85 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 7217 3rd Ave. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Sicilian
- Read more on Yelp

Benyam Cuisine

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#26. Benyam Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 2795 Frederick Douglas Blvd. New York, New York
- Categories: Ethiopian
- Read more on Yelp

Al Noor Halal Deli

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#25. Al Noor Halal Deli

- Rating: 4.8/5 (82 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 710 4th Ave. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Halal, Delis, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Café Joyeux Lexington

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#24. Café Joyeux Lexington

- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 599 Lexington Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Alita Cafe

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#23. Alita Cafe

- Rating: 4.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 797 Grand St. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Cafes, Coffee & Tea, Bakeries
- Read more on Yelp

Curry In Handi

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#22. Curry In Handi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (61 reviews)
- Address: 443 Bushwick Ave. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Halal, Indian, Vegetarian
- Read more on Yelp

Jose Luis Mediterranean Cuisine

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#21. Jose Luis Mediterranean Cuisine

- Rating: 4.8/5 (262 reviews)
- Address: 186 Ave. B New York, New York
- Categories: Italian, Spanish, Mediterranean
- Read more on Yelp

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Serendipity BK

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#20. Serendipity BK

- Rating: 4.8/5 (57 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 229 South 3rd St. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Gelato, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Silver Light Tavern

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#19. Silver Light Tavern

- Rating: 4.8/5 (128 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 689 Lorimer St. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cocktail Bars, New American
- Read more on Yelp

The Shell Restaurant

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#18. The Shell Restaurant

- Rating: 4.8/5 (134 reviews)
- Address: 635 Amsterdam Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Seafood, Mediterranean, Cocktail Bars
- Read more on Yelp

Konoha Yakitori Ramen and Sushi House

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#17. Konoha Yakitori Ramen and Sushi House

- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 847B Union St. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen
- Read more on Yelp

Best Sicily Bottega

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#16. Best Sicily Bottega

- Rating: 4.8/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 85 Beaver St. New York, New York
- Categories: Olive Oil, Sicilian
- Read more on Yelp

Dog Day Afternoon

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#15. Dog Day Afternoon

- Rating: 4.8/5 (91 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 266 Prospect Park West Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Hot Dogs
- Read more on Yelp

Belo

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#14. Belo

- Rating: 4.8/5 (94 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 48-06 Skillman Ave. Sunnyside, New York
- Categories: Brazilian, Comfort Food, Breakfast & Brunch
- Read more on Yelp

Baked by Luigi

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#13. Baked by Luigi

- Rating: 4.8/5 (99 reviews)
- Address: 221 East 23rd St. New York, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Confectionery

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#12. Confectionery

- Rating: 4.8/5 (176 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 440 East 9th St. New York, New York
- Categories: Chocolatiers & Shops, Bakeries, Vegan
- Read more on Yelp

Pomp and Circumstance

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#11. Pomp and Circumstance

- Rating: 4.8/5 (201 reviews)
- Price level: $$$
- Address: 577 Lorimer St. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Italian, Mediterranean, Middle Eastern
- Read more on Yelp

Chez Messy

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#10. Chez Messy

- Rating: 4.8/5 (56 reviews)
- Address: 5 Edward M Morgan Place New York, New York
- Categories: Tapas Bars, French, Desserts
- Read more on Yelp

Sonbobs

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#9. Sonbobs

- Rating: 4.8/5 (74 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 34-15 28th Ave. Astoria, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Desserts, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

Casita

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#8. Casita

- Rating: 4.8/5 (59 reviews)
- Address: 318 11th St. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Wine Bars, Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Rome To Brooklyn Pizza

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#7. Rome To Brooklyn Pizza

- Rating: 4.8/5 (200 reviews)
- Address: 755 Grand St. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Pizza, Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Nomad Cafe & Eatery

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#6. Nomad Cafe & Eatery

- Rating: 4.9/5 (62 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 67-14 Forest Ave. Ridgewood, New York
- Categories: Cafes
- Read more on Yelp

Holy Pita

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#5. Holy Pita

- Rating: 4.9/5 (94 reviews)
- Address: 10 Clermont Ave. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Falafel, Beer Bar
- Read more on Yelp

Panzerotti Bites

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#4. Panzerotti Bites

- Rating: 4.9/5 (190 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 235 Smith St. Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Italian
- Read more on Yelp

Un Posto Italiano

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#3. Un Posto Italiano

- Rating: 4.9/5 (66 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 206 Garfield Place Brooklyn, New York
- Categories: Pasta Shops, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
- Read more on Yelp

Aura Bar & Kitchen

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#2. Aura Bar & Kitchen

- Rating: 4.9/5 (52 reviews)
- Address: 111 1st Ave. New York, New York
- Categories: Mediterranean, Cocktail Bars, Tapas/Small Plates
- Read more on Yelp

Sunday C&C Eatery

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#1. Sunday C&C Eatery

- Rating: 4.9/5 (78 reviews)
- Address: 348 Bowery New York, New York
- Categories: Food Trucks, Coffee & Tea, Sandwiches
- Read more on Yelp

This story features data reporting by Wade Zhou, writing by Jill Jaracz, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 327 metros.

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