Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Gramercy & Flatiron (10010)
10 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: January 2026
Our Top Pick
Cote Korean Steakhouse
Michelin-level Korean BBQ with steakhouse-grade cuts and pacing.
Essential Picks
9.1
Vibes:
Luxury Dining Elite
Trendy Table Hotspots
Group Dining Gatherings
Birthday & Celebration Central
A Michelin-starred Korean steakhouse that marries Korean BBQ ritual with serious steakhouse precision—immaculate cuts, tableside pacing, and a polished, high-energy room. It’s at its best when you commit to a curated set and let the staff drive the arc from banchan into the beef.
Must-Try Dishes:
Butcher’s Feast, Korean BBQ bacon (thick-cut pork belly), Dry-aged ribeye (seasonal selection)
What makes it special: Michelin-level Korean BBQ with steakhouse-grade cuts and pacing.
Notable Picks
#2
Novitá
8.6
A polished Gramercy Italian room that reads Mediterranean through bright antipasti, seafood-leaning pastas, and a confident grill cadence. It’s strongest when you order like a tight two-act meal: one crisp starter, one pasta anchor, then a shared main if you’re hungry. The vibe is date-friendly without feeling precious, and it holds up for repeat dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burrata with seasonal accompaniments, Spaghetti alle vongole, Branzino (whole or filet, if available)
What makes it special: A modern Italian-Mediterranean lineup with reliable seafood-and-pasta execution in a polished room.
#3
Upland
8.4
A polished Park Avenue South New American room that’s strongest when you order in a tight, shareable arc—one bright starter, one pasta, then a main that anchors the table. It’s a reliable “bring anyone” restaurant with enough energy for nights out and enough comfort for repeat dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e pepe, Little gem salad, Sausage and kale pizza
What makes it special: A crowd-pleasing New American menu that rewards tight, shareable ordering.
8.4
A classic-leaning Italian room where lasagna shows up as a composed, dinner-forward plate—béchamel-driven, meaty, and built for slow eating instead of quick bites. Keep the order disciplined: lasagne plus one clean starter, then stop before richness takes over the table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagne della Nonna, Rigatoni alla Buttera, Gnocchi alla Romagna
What makes it special: Old-school Italian cooking with a béchamel-forward house lasagne.
#5
Hillstone
8.3
A dark, clubby Flatiron classic built around dependable execution and a bar-first rhythm that makes it feel like a regulars’ restaurant even on a first visit. The menu hits best when you lean into the hits—one appetizer, one main, and a cocktail that’s treated with real seriousness.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spinach and artichoke dip with chips, French dip sandwich, Sushi roll (tuna-focused)
What makes it special: A cult-favorite American menu executed with unusually tight consistency.
8.3
A polished, crowd-pleasing Italian room that leans into pastas and easy-to-love plates in a bright, modern setting. It’s a reliable move when you want an Italian dinner that feels social and current, with a menu designed for broad appeal rather than deep-niche regional specificity.
Must-Try Dishes:
Cacio e pepe, Rigatoni vodka, Tiramisu
What makes it special: Modern Italian comfort with a menu built for shareable crowd wins.
#7
BLACKBARN
8.1
Vibes:
Trendy Table Hotspots
Business Lunch Power Players
Group Dining Gatherings
Instagram Worthy Wonders
A big, modern American room near Madison Square Park where ribs are a long-cook special: beef ribs with a sweet-heat rub and steakhouse-adjacent sides. The best experience is treating it like a composed entrée—ribs plus one crisp counterbalance—rather than stacking heavy add-ons.
Must-Try Dishes:
Eight-Hour BBQ Beef Ribs, BLACKBARN Burger, Mushroom Ravioli
What makes it special: Slow-cooked beef ribs with a chipotle-orange rub in a big-room setting.
8.1
A long-running Gramercy standby with generous portions and a throwback dining-room feel, where lasagna fits the menu’s comfort-first lane. It’s strongest when you order like a regular: one baked pasta, one simple starter, and let the portion size do the rest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lasagna, Campanelle alla vodka, Bread pudding
What makes it special: Portion-forward neighborhood Italian where lasagna is a safe bet.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A seasonal rooftop greenhouse that wins on visuals, not quiet intimacy—best for a playful, photo-forward romantic night. Treat it like a shared-plates date: one spritz-style drink each, one pasta, one protein, then call it.
Must-Try Dishes:
Seasonal pasta, Charred vegetables, Tiramisu (seasonal)
What makes it special: A rooftop greenhouse scene that turns dinner into an event.
#10
Chica & The Don
7.7
A Flatiron-area Latin-leaning spot that works best outdoors with a tequila-forward, shareable-plates rhythm. Keep the order focused—one standout starter, one main to split, and one round of cocktails—so the table stays fun instead of overloaded.
Must-Try Dishes:
Signature taco or starter plate, Shareable main platter, House margarita or tequila cocktail
What makes it special: Tequila-and-shareables energy that plays well outdoors.