Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Flushing (11355)
5 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Alley 41
Sichuan share-plates in a more polished, date-friendly room.
Notable Picks
#1
Alley 41
8.3
A slightly upscale Sichuan room with Chengdu-alley styling that works well for a low-key date when you want bold flavors without chaos. The menu’s strength is shareable, spice-forward staples (think cumin beef and house-style noodles) served in a cleaner, calmer dining room than most Flushing hot spots.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cumin beef (sizzling-style), House-made sweet-and-sour noodles, Pork belly & cucumber (garlic-chili style)
What makes it special: Sichuan share-plates in a more polished, date-friendly room.
8.3
A compact Murray Hill grill house where the move is Korean BBQ with a seafood-leaning edge, especially grilled eel alongside the usual beef-and-pork rotation. It’s strongest when you lean into the specialty items and let the banchan do the supporting work.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled eel, LA galbi, Seafood soft tofu stew (soondubu)
What makes it special: KBBQ that’s especially strong on grilled eel and seafood sides.
8.1
A full-service, date-friendly room where cocktails and a broader menu make it feel like an actual night out rather than a counter run. Fries land best as a shareable starter—use them as the crispy bridge between drinks and mains.
Must-Try Dishes:
Truffle Fries (when available), Signature cocktails, Seasonal small plates
What makes it special: A real sit-down night-out option in 11355 with shareable starters.
Worthy Picks
A Taiwanese kitchen built around bold, familiar staples—soups, braises, and fried snacks—served with a practical, repeatable rhythm. The outdoor seating works best for a tighter order: one noodle/soup anchor plus one snack or side.
Must-Try Dishes:
Beef noodle soup, Crispy stinky tofu, Braised pork rice
What makes it special: Taiwanese staples with enough range to build a perfect two-dish meal.
#5
Kelly's Pub
7.6
A classic Flushing dive with a real outdoor seating option—ideal as a low-stakes reset between meals or before a game. Food is straightforward pub infrastructure; the value is the unpretentious vibe, late hours, and easy patio hang.
Must-Try Dishes:
Kelly Burger, Chicken wings, Reuben
What makes it special: Old-school pub energy with a rare outdoor option in Flushing.