5 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants by Allset
Nothing says summer like outdoor dining at restaurants. From New York City to San Francisco to Palo Alto, we have cherry picked the 5 best restaurants where you can gather in the open air to celebrate, enjoy great food, and keep it fun.
Pera Soho — New York City
Pera Soho is a Mediterranean restaurant in the heart of Soho. Inspired by Istanbul, this restaurant successfully marries Eastern Mediterranean flavors with New York City’s culture.
Pera Soho’s cuisine uses fresh and high-quality ingredients. The restaurant has indoor and outdoor open dining and private dining areas, as well as a seasonal winter garden to ensure guests can enjoy the outdoors.
We love Pera Soho’s Country Salad, Seared Greek Salmon, and Lahana Salata. SEE MENU
Boucherie — New York City
Boucherie prepares a menu of French classics and timeless bistro favorites. Located in the building that used to house the prominent Circle Repertory Theater, Boucherie is probably one of the most romantic restaurants you can go to in the summer.
We love hanging out on their outdoor cafe and enjoying their Poulet Rôti and Salade de Saumon Fumé. SEE MENU
Clinton Hall — New York City
Clinton Hall offers a gourmet spin on traditional beer hall cuisine and features an extensive menu of carefully crafted delights.
Other than featuring 20 draught beers and ciders on rotation from Germany, Belgium, and the U.S., Clinton Hall’s rustic décor is enhanced by its outdoor patio, where you can dine and enjoy the sunshine.
For an indulgent delight, you can try Western Burger with fries, and load up with toppings like truffle oil, chorizo, and pickled jalapeño. SEE MENU
B44 Catalan Bistro — San Francisco
Located on pedestrian-only Belden Place, B44 Catalan Bistro is renowned for its tapas, paella, and other Spanish classics. The restaurant offers a great outdoor seating in one of the most lively and fun districts of San Francisco.
We recommend their Paella, Seared Scallops Salad, and Tapas Piquillo Peppers. SEE MENU
Nola — Palo Alto
Nola is New Orleans-themed spot offering Creole Cajun ‘con’ Fusion fare — a fun and eclectic mix of cajun, creole, “southern contemporary” cuisine.
Located in a 3-floor space reminiscent of the French Quarter in downtown Palo Alto, Nola’s space encompasses three floors. Voted as the “Hottest Bar in Silicon Valley” by Fortune Magazine, Nola is a place not to be missed.
We like their Nola Burger and Frites, coupled with their secret sauce, and Nola’s Firecracker Cajun Pasta, made with fresh fusilli pasta, roma tomatoes, and a spicy chipotle-cream sauce. SEE MENU
by Nicole Lana and Dimitri Nikulin
