Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Greenpoint
15 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Fandi Mata
Mediterranean‑inspired menu with lively patio seating
Essential Picks
#1
Fandi Mata
9.1
Vibes:
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Birthday & Celebration Central
Girls Night Out Approved
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Fandi Mata combines globally inspired plates with crafted cocktails in a verdant setting that includes outdoor patio tables and lively garden seating. Its Mediterranean‑leaning menu and mezcal‑forward drinks make it a standout destination for celebrations and evening gatherings. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Must-Try Dishes:
Braised Lamb Shank, Shrimp Ceviche, Craft Mezcal Cocktails
What Makes it Special: Mediterranean‑inspired menu with lively patio seating
Notable Picks
#2
Oxomoco
8.9
Oxomoco is a Michelin-starred Mexican restaurant (since 2018) where wood-fired tacos, blue-corn masa, and a serious agave program anchor one of Greenpoint’s most polished dining rooms. Tacos like pork carnitas and lamb barbacoa share the table with larger plates, but most locals still build their meal around the tortilla work and the patio-friendly cocktail list.
Must-Try Dishes:
Pork cheek carnitas tacos with avocado-tomatillo salsa and chicharrón, Lamb barbacoa tacos with salsa de pipicha, Chicken al pastor tacos with grilled pineapple and salsa morita
What Makes it Special: Michelin-starred wood-fired tacos served in a striking, plant-filled room.
#3
Glasserie
8.7
Glasserie is a Mediterranean restaurant in a former glass factory, serving mezze, grilled meats, and seasonal plates with clear Middle Eastern influence. Locals use it for date nights and long group dinners where hummus, labneh, and flatbreads anchor the table alongside cocktails.
Must-Try Dishes:
Mezze Feast, Hummus & Pita, Maple Baklava
What Makes it Special: Mediterranean–Middle Eastern cooking in a striking, converted factory space.
#4
Acre
8.7
A charming Japanese-inspired café with a bright backyard patio, offering bento boxes and light meals in a relaxed, sun-drenched setting.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Karaage Bento, Egg Sandwich, Curry Sando
What Makes it Special: A peaceful garden patio perfect for casual Japanese-inspired meals.
#5
Radio Star
8.6
Radio Star blends all‑day café comfort with robust dinner service and a standout private dining room (Neptune) that suits gatherings of 20–150 in an indoor/outdoor garden space. Its seasonal New American menu and lively atmosphere make it ideal for celebrations that don’t feel overly formal. Recent guest feedback highlights the space’s versatility and strong service throughout events. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
Must-Try Dishes:
Rotisserie Chicken, Seasonal Vegetable Plate, House‑made Pasta
What Makes it Special: Neptune private dining space with retractable roof and garden feel
Greenpoint Fish & Lobster Co. is a seafood market–restaurant hybrid where traceable, sustainably sourced fish becomes lobster rolls, broiled fillets, and a deep raw bar. Locals use it for oyster-heavy happy hours, casual dates, and patio dinners built around whatever looks best in the case that day.
Must-Try Dishes:
Connecticut-style lobster roll, East Coast oysters on the half shell, Green curry mussels with toast
What Makes it Special: A serious sustainable seafood counter that doubles as Greenpoint’s go-to raw bar.
#7
Le Gamin
8.3
Le Gamin is a long-running French café and crêperie, founded in the early 1990s, that brought Parisian sidewalk energy to Franklin Street. Locals lean on it for savory buckwheat galettes, moules-frites, and all-day coffee or wine in a narrow, plant-filled room with sidewalk tables.
Must-Try Dishes:
Moules-frites with house wine, Savory buckwheat galettes, Croque-monsieur
What Makes it Special: A veteran French café that helped define Greenpoint’s brunch culture with crêpes and café tables spilling onto Franklin Street.
#8
Milk & Roses
8.3
Set around a charming garden, Milk & Roses blends Italian and American influences with an intimate atmosphere that’s especially lovely in warm months. Locals often note the polenta and seasonal dishes as a highlight. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Must-Try Dishes:
Creamy Polenta with Poached Eggs, Seasonal Risotto, Grilled Octopus
What Makes it Special: Garden seating and seasonal Italian‑American cuisine.
#9
Five Leaves
8.2
Five Leaves is a long-running Australian-influenced American bistro where ricotta pancakes, burgers, and grain bowls fuel a nonstop brunch-and-all-day crowd. It’s as much a neighborhood hangout as a destination, with sidewalk tables and an all-purpose menu that works from first coffee to late-night burger.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ricotta pancakes, Five Leaves Burger, Kale Caesar salad
What Makes it Special: A veteran Greenpoint café-bar that helped define the neighborhood’s brunch culture.
#10
Sereneco
8.1
Sereneco is an Italian-influenced New American restaurant, bar, and café with an all-day menu that leans from pancakes and breakfast burritos by day to pastas, short rib, and cocktails at night. The airy space with outdoor seating makes it a flexible choice for brunch meetups, casual dates, and happy hour oysters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Breakfast Burrito, Shakshouka with sourdough, Short rib sandwich
What Makes it Special: An all-day neighborhood spot where brunch plates, pastas, and cocktails share equal billing.
#11
BK Backyard Bar
8.1
BK Backyard Bar’s laid‑back outdoor space pairs casual bar fare with beers and grills under string lights, offering a convivial al fresco environment. Its long hours and relaxed garden seating make it a neighborhood favorite for casual meetups and weekend hangouts.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Burgers, Loaded Fries, Beef Brisket Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Relaxed backyard garden vibe with bar classics
#12
Black Rabbit
8.1
A cozy, convivial pub with a back garden and a rotating happy hour drink special lineup, Black Rabbit is a favorite locals haunt for long talks over a cold lager or creative cocktail. Its welcoming interior and extended hours keep the vibe relaxed and social.
Must-Try Dishes:
Black Rabbit Lager & Shot Combo, Rotating Cocktail Du Jour, Bar Snacks
What Makes it Special: Extended happy hour with affordable classic drinks
Worthy Picks
7.7
Bedford Gardens hides behind a Bedford Avenue frontage and opens into a sunny back garden where Vietnamese soups share space with a full sushi menu. It’s less a pure sushi bar and more a flexible neighborhood spot where you can mix toro rolls, chirashi, and pho at one table.
Must-Try Dishes:
Toro Special Roll, Ribeye Pho, Chashu Pork Ramen
What Makes it Special: Dual Vietnamese-and-sushi menus served in a surprisingly lush back garden.
#14
Juicy Lucy
7.6
Greenpoint's homage to the Minneapolis stuffed burger tradition delivers cheese-oozing patties on a spacious patio that feels like a backyard escape. The 16-tap draft selection featuring local NY breweries (Montauk, Five Boroughs, Blue Point) pairs well with loaded fries and late-night sports viewing, though the 4oz patties run small for serious burger appetites.
Must-Try Dishes:
Juicy Lucy Stuffed Burger, Caliente Burger, Fully Loaded Chicken Tender Fries
What Makes it Special: Minnesota-style stuffed burgers with molten cheese cores paired with one of Greenpoint's largest patios
7.5
Holy Ground Barbecue is a small-scale smoke operation set in the backyard of a Greenpoint church, turning out New York–style barbecue with a homespun, BYOB feel. Ribs, brisket, and a praised chicken sandwich anchor a short menu that regulars treat as a casual neighborhood cookout rather than a formal restaurant.
Must-Try Dishes:
Smoked pork ribs with fennel-grape salad, BBQ chicken sandwich, Smoked brisket with subtly spiced sauce
What Makes it Special: A backyard church pop-up serving smoked meats with a low-key, DIY feel.