Al Fresco Restaurants To Try Before Summer Ends

NEW YORK, NY — Summer is almost over, but don’t worry: Outdoor dining is still going strong in New York City. If you’re a fan of open-air fare, check out this list of local restaurants where you can still enjoy a meal al fresco.

Barbuto
Neighborhood: Greenwich Village
Where: Washington Street between West 12th and Jane streets
Details: This upscale Italian restaurant opens its outdoor space during the warm weather, providing diners with the perfect al fresco food experience.

Riverpark
Neighborhood: Kips Bay
Where: East 29th Street at FDR Drive
Details: This farm-to-table American restaurant may be known for its impressive dining room architecture, but that’s not all: It also features an outdoor patio.

Sauvage
Neighborhood: Greenpoint
Where: Lorimer Street at Nassau Avenue
Details: A neo-bistro serving cocktails and French-inspired American cuisine. Sidewalk dining is available.

Bricolage
Neighborhood: Park Slope
Where: Fifth Avenue where Lincoln Place becomes Degraw Street
Details: Enjoy modern Vietnamese food at this restaurant with back-patio dining.

Veranda
Neighborhood: Bayside
Where: Northern Boulevard at 208th Street
Details: Ample patio seating is available at this Mediterranean-American eatery. Dine on the veranda for an outdoor eating experience you’ll want to check out before the summer is over.

Dominie's Hoek
Neighborhood: Long Island City
Where: Vernon Boulevard at 49th Avenue
Details: A down-home tavern and barroom serving pub food with a garden patio in the rear.

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