When the weather gets warmer and the days go long, heading to one of the many restaurants in NYC with outdoor seating is the way to go. Tables and chairs spill out onto the sidewalk or in back courtyards and Aperol spritzes suddenly appear on every table.<\/p>\n

But you shouldn’t just plop down at any sidewalk table. Combining a great al fresco atmosphere and good food isn\u2019t as easy as it seems. We\u2019ve sought out the best outdoor\u00a0 restaurants in New York City. They don’t just have great food; these restaurants with outdoor seating also have sidewalk tables or a leafy courtyard.<\/p>\n