Where to Enjoy Outdoor Dining in NYC

Vanessa Coppes, Editor-In-Chief of BELLA Magazine, joins PIX 11 News to take a look at some restaurants with exciting outdoor dining experiences.

1. Virgin Hotels NYC’s Pool Club. Delight in an authentic experience at The Pool Club in NYC, where classic elements of modern Americana blend seamlessly with glamour, style, and excitement. The Pool Club is the perfect place to socialize within an upscale setting, both day and night. Perched approximately 60 feet above Broadway and just one floor above Everdene, Virgin Hotels NYC's own bar, this dramatic yet sophisticated wonderland delivers incredible food, drinks, and music, guaranteeing a memorable time.

2. The Rink at Rockefeller Center. Rockefeller Center's iconic ice rink, known for its wintertime skating under the famous Christmas tree, has transformed into a bustling outdoor dining space. Surrounding food trucks offer an array of delicious grab-and-go options, perfect for enjoying at one of the communal tables right in the heart of the rink. For a more refined experience, make a terrace reservation at 2 exquisite restaurants. 

3. Central Park Boathouse. They have beautifully updated the restaurant, reimagining the Boathouse’s iconic history and charm. Whether returning after the long-awaited reopening or visiting for the first time, guests will find something for everyone on the fully refreshed menu. Reservations are now open, offering the opportunity to be among the first to experience the Boathouse at its finest.

4. GITANO Island, located on Governors Island in NYC, is a vibrant tropical restaurant and beach club that has moved from SoHo to a stunning 27,000 square foot waterfront setting just a 5-minute ferry ride from Manhattan and Brooklyn. This lush oasis offers a taste of Tulum's bohemian charm with towering palm trees, tropical plants, and familiar elements like the black Bedouin Dining Tent, Twin Dining Pergolas, and an Open Fired Kitchen.

5. Burgerology NYC is an extraordinary spot that blends the best of both worlds - an indoor haven with an outdoor feel. When you crave and deserve nothing but the highest quality craft burgers this isn't just the place that serves them on the side; burgers are the main attraction here, and they are done to perfection.