Best Outdoor Dining Oasis Restaurants in Astoria (East)-Woodside (North)
4 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Off The Hook Raw Bar & Grill
Raw bar plus Caribbean-leaning seafood comfort plates.
Notable Picks
8.3
A seafood-and-cocktails spot where the raw bar and comfort-forward Caribbean-leaning plates are the safest reads, especially when you order with restraint. Build the meal around oysters or a chowder/bisque opener and one saucy main so it doesn’t drift into menu sprawl.
Must-Try Dishes:
Raw oysters (dozen), Shrimp mofongo, Lobster bisque
What makes it special: Raw bar plus Caribbean-leaning seafood comfort plates.
Worthy Picks
7.9
A new, skyline-facing Mediterranean rooftop built around cocktails, late hours, and a menu that leans into grilled seafood and rich mains. It’s at its best when you treat it like a view-first dinner: start with one coastal appetizer, pick one grilled centerpiece, then let the night stretch.
Must-Try Dishes:
Whole grilled branzino, Mussels appetizer, Braised short rib
What makes it special: A true rooftop dining room with skyline views and Mediterranean grills.
#3
La Vecina
7.7
A Latin-leaning spot that works best as cocktails plus a tight set of snackable plates on the patio. Build the meal around one starchy anchor and one fried/crispy lane, then stop before the menu sprawl takes over.
Must-Try Dishes:
Arepa Paisa con queso, Croquetas de Yuca, Crispy calamari
What makes it special: A patio-ready cocktails-and-bites plan with Latin comfort lanes.
#4
Crave
7.5
A fast-casual Greek option that’s most effective as a quick outdoor fuel stop. Keep it simple with one baked starter and one bowl or sandwich, and it plays well as a low-commitment, dog-friendly bite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Spanakopita, Greek Bowl, Falafel Sandwich
What makes it special: A quick Greek bowl-and-pita lane with outdoor dog-friendly seating.