Mimosa at Riverpark
Finally summer. Time for the Frying Pan, Long Beach, the Hamptons, Fire Island and outdoor dining at brunch! In no particular order, Mimosa Maven brings you 30 of NYC’s Outdoor Brunch Spots for your dining and drinking pleasure. Cheers blushes:
- Dos Caminos: Nearly every location has an outside dining area. (SoHo, Midtown East, Meatpacking..) So enjoy a Prickly Pear margarita with your meal (about $15 for meal and includes 1 drink) while enjoying the sun!
- Dukes: Murray Hill: Want to enjoy the weather outside without the sunburn? Enjoy the shade with Duke’s Country Brunch. Just $10 added to your meal for an unlimited liquid brunch!
- Riverpark: Gramercy: Enjoy the view of the East River and Brooklyn at this Tom Colicchio Restaurant. Don’t forget their delicious mimosas.. Check out the beirgarden after your meal!
- Boathouse: Central Park: Sit Lakeside at this NYC staple restaurant for an elegant brunch. Then.. enjoy a walk in the park, or even take out a kayak right on the lake. (We recommend the Lump Crabcakes)
- Paradou: Meatpacking District: Paradou means Paradise, and the view truly is amazing! Enjoy the a la carte menu or the $29 limitless cocktail brunch cocktail at this Meatpacking gem, right in a beautiful garden! Go ahead.. smell the Hydrangeas
- Pastis: Meatpacking District: Enjoy a lovely French brunch right on the cobblestone streets of Meatpacking. And don’t worry, we also have a chuckle when we some girls falling on the street while trying to walk in their heels..
- The Park: (Cusp of Meatpacking and Chelsea): The Garden at The Park seats almost 325 people (wow!). Try their brunch while sitting right beneath their Japanese Maple Trees. Want to “feel” like you’re dining outdoors, ask to be seated in The Atrium or The Penthouse. MOMs: Are you looking to bring your kids? Great! There’s a kids brunch menu too!
- 230 Fifth: Gramercy: Looking for a rooftop brunch? Try 230 Fifth! The brunch menu is full and plenty, and even has a “Skinny” list for those on a diet still wanting brunch. Brunch items range from $9-$16 with bloody’s at $10 with a bottle service menu running up to nearly $200.
- Waterstone Grill: Financial District (FiDi): Try any brunch item with unlimited mimosas and brunch cocktails (for just ten bucks added to your bill) while sitting on the famous Stone Street!
- Fiddlesticks: West Village: Although outdoor dining may be limited to a few tables, the $10 brunch menu (that includes 2 complimentary brunch cocktails) shouldn’t be missed! Want the Traditional Irish Breakfast or Steak and Eggs? Just $12 with your 2 complimentary drinks!
- Beckett’s: FiDi: Continue down Stone Street for more outdoor dining and stumble in for $15 brunch that includes your food and choice of one mimosa, bloody mary, glass of wine or pint of beer!
- Ulysses: FiDi: Think this place is only good for happy hour, Wall Street types and beer? Well, now enjoy some Saturday Brunch on Stone Street! Brunch comes with complimentary croissant and muffin basket (yum)!
- Harry’s Italian: FiDi: A little walk away from the always fun Stone Street, Harry’s Italian has some wonderful outdoor seating for brunch in the shade. Enjoy your pizette and unlimited cocktails (or any brunch item) for just $15.95!
- B-Bar: East Village/NoHo: Bowery Bar’s garden and outdoor seating is great for evening cocktails and dinner, but also for a great brunch. Brunch is available Saturday-Monday ($10 per brunch cocktail and about $10 for your meal)
- Calle Ocho: Columbus Circle: Enjoy outdoor seating AND limitless Sangria at brunch! Drinks are included with your meal (about $14-$18).
- Pier 84: Midtown West/Hell’s Kitchen: The menu may be small but the view is amazing. Enjoy a view of the Hudson right on the pier
- Serafina: Midtown West: Going to an afternoon Broadway show and looking for outdoor dining at brunch beforehand? Site right on Broadway for just $19.95! Includes brunch item and 1 complimentary brunch cocktail.
- Doc Watson’s: Upper East Side: $11.95 gets you 2 complimentary brunch drinks and a brunch item.. while enjoying the UES view to people watch. What gets better?
- Agozar: East Village: Enjoy this lovely Cuban restaurant for Brunch right on the Bowery. Cafe con leche anyone?
- Rio Grande: Murray Hill: Your choice.. Mexico or Texas side for one of the best outdoor seating spots in NYC. For just $19.95 one drink will be included with your meal. But be advised.. it only takes one margarita to get sloppy here!
- Cafe Orlin: East Village: Enjoy the lovely summer weather without the sunburn under the shade outside at Cafe Orlin. The menu is great and prices are even better!
- Sullivan Bistro: Greenwich Village: Try this cozy restaurant and extra spicy bloody marys.. If you like early brunch, try the sidewalk seating right on Sullivan Street!
- Felix: SoHo: Although you’re not quite outside, all of the walls are open right to the city-streets of SoHo. This brunch gets crazy and fun!
- Agave: West Village: Arguably one of the best margaritas in NYC.. Agave offers West Village outdoor dining and a complimentary margarita (or choice of any brunch cocktail) with your meal!
- Kittichai: SoHo: $20 includes appetizer, entrée and dessert. Otherwise, try the a la carte menu with an average cocktail about $12. We recommend the pleasant outdoor dining…
- 1 Dominick: West Village: Sidewalk seating, perfect for people watching! Brunch items range about $8 with cocktails about $6.
- Loreley: Brooklyn (Williamsburg) : Finally! A beer garden with a brunch menu! Rid your hangover with hair of the dog and many many a German beer and meal. You’ll never realize you’re right under the BQE (Brooklyn Queens Expressway). Don’t forget.. brunch is ALL DAY (yes ALL DAY BRUNCH) at this German biergarten.
- Harefield Road: Brooklyn (Williamsburg): This pub turns into a great morning-after hangover cure with Harefield Eggs or the Breakfast burrito. Enjoy outdoor seating and an incredible Bloody Mary while you’re at it!
- Perch Cafe: Brooklyn (Park Slope): The bi-level outdoor dining area is fantastic, and even has umbrellas blocking the sun for some protection! Daydream about living in one of the beautiful brownstones while enjoying your very wallet-friendly meal (brunch items range from $3 – $11)
- Back Forty: East Village (Alphabet City): This restaurant only buys locally-grown ingredients.. and it is all delicious! Enjoy the New York local ingredients and outdoor dining for brunch all weekend long.
