2025 Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in the U.S.A.
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Make the most of the warm weather by enjoying a meal al fresco. Savor authentic French Creole fare in a courtyard garden in New Orleans, or fresh island fish at a beachfront restaurant in Hawaii.
Here, presented in alphabetical order, are GAYOT's Top 10 Outdoor Dining Restaurants in the U.S.
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Savor Hawaii Regional Cuisine, along with striking sunsets and great surfer-watching, at Beach House Restaurant. This is one of Kauai's few places to eat right on the water, featuring an eclectic menu with dishes like wasabi-buttered fresh Island fish. See More
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Broussard's patio is reminiscent of the storied New Orleans courtyard gardens of yesteryear. It's elegantly manicured and provides the ideal setting for authentic French Creole fine dining. See More
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Admire views of the majestic Camelback Mountain from a patio table at Christopher's at the Wrigley Mansion in Phoenix. Chef Christopher Gross presents a modern French cuisine experience.
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Grand Banks
During the warm weather months in New York, Grand Banks always feels like the place to be. Folks line up to snag seats on this docked-boat restaurant and drinking spot at Pier 25 in TriBeCa. See More
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The Grove
The Grove is nestled amid the tree- and sculpture-filled Discovery Green park in downtown Houston. Its modern Texas menu includes stir fried Gulf shrimp and Southern fried Texas quail. See More
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La Mar by Gaston Acurio boasts an expansive, tropically-planted patio on Miami's Biscayne Bay. The restaurant offers culinary excitement as well as views, thanks to the vision and recipes of La Mar's Peruvian celebrity chef Gastón Acurio. See More
Seats on the breezy patio are a hot commodity at Malibu Farm Restaurant & Bar on Malibu Pier. Take in views of the ocean waves while tucking into fresh, unfussy fare such as kale Caesar salad or roast chicken. See More
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Pier 6
Enjoy expansive views from the outdoor deck of dockside gastropub Pier 6 in Boston. Start with a baked crab cake or some Malaysian-style chicken wings before diving into a lobster roll. See More
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Prime
Chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten's Prime steakhouse in Las Vegas boasts a patio with ringside seats for the Fountains of Bellagio water and light show. See More
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River Roast
Outdoor riverside seating allows guests to savor summer days and river views at Chicago's River Roast. The entrée list is simple but sufficient, with whole roasted chicken, fish and roast beef carved tableside. See More
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