Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Park Slope
16 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
al di là Trattoria
26+ year neighborhood institution with Slow Food Snail of Approval and Michelin recognition
Notable Picks
8.9
This women-owned Northern Italian landmark has defined Park Slope dining since 1998, serving seasonal pastas and braised meats in an intimate dining room with pressed tin ceilings and mismatched chandeliers. Chef Anna Klinger's ricotta cavatelli, black squid ink spaghetti with octopus confit, and pear chocolate cake have earned Michelin recognition and devoted regulars for over 25 years.
Must-Try Dishes:
Tagliatelle with Lamb Ragu, Spaghetti Neri with Octopus Confit, Pear Chocolate Cake
What Makes it Special: 26+ year neighborhood institution with Slow Food Snail of Approval and Michelin recognition
#2
Haenyeo
8.9
Haenyeo is chef Jenny Kwak’s Korean seafood restaurant where rice cake fundido, grilled oysters with seaweed butter, and a spicy seafood bouillabaisse anchor a menu that’s earned Michelin Bib Gourmand status and James Beard attention. Locals treat it as Park Slope’s go-to for inventive, seafood-leaning Korean plates, cocktails, and polished but relaxed service.
Must-Try Dishes:
Saucy and Spicy Rice Cake Fundido, Grilled oysters with seaweed butter, Haenyeo’s Spicy Winter Bouillabaisse
What Makes it Special: Modern Korean seafood cooking with signature rice cake fundido and bouillabaisse.
8.8
Opened in 2004 by chefs Josh Grinker and Josh Foster, Stone Park Cafe is Park Slope’s benchmark New American bistro for serious brunch and seasonal, market-driven dinners. Locals lean on it for reliably polished plates, a strong wine list, and a neighborhood-institution feel just off Prospect Park.
Must-Try Dishes:
Short rib hash with poached eggs, Buttermilk fried chicken, Stone Park burger with fries
What Makes it Special: Long-running New American bistro marrying chef-driven cooking with a true neighborhood-institution feel.
8.8
Medusa The Greek is a modern Park Slope taverna from Mil Gustos Hospitality Group, opened in late 2019, serving elevated takes on classic Greek dishes with an energetic bar scene. Locals use it for everything from late-night gyros and grilled octopus to full dinners before or after Barclays events, helped by long hours and a robust cocktail program.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Octopus, Moussaka, Lamb Chops with Lemon Potatoes
What Makes it Special: A late-night-friendly Greek taverna pairing polished mezze and mains with a lively bar on Fifth Avenue.
#5
Flora
8.7
This Michelin Bib Gourmand winner from Italian-born owners Emiliano and Rossella imports ingredients directly from the Amalfi Coast, crafting bell-shaped ricotta di bufala ravioli, truffle gnocchi, and a delizia al limone that Michelin calls a bite of sunshine. Intimate and unhurried, it's authentic Southern Italian at its finest.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lemon Ricotta Ravioli with Bottarga, Truffle Gnocchi, Delizia al Limone
What Makes it Special: Michelin Bib Gourmand with direct Amalfi Coast imports
8.5
Fonda Park Slope is a festive South Slope Mexican spot known for polished enchiladas, serious margaritas, and a busy bar-focused happy hour. Locals use it for date nights and small groups, especially in the backyard or at the bar when discounted drinks and snacks are running.
Must-Try Dishes:
Enchiladas de mole poblano, Chile relleno, Guacamole de la casa
What Makes it Special: Elevated Mexican plates and strong margaritas anchored by a lively bar-centric happy hour.
#7
Bricolage
8.5
Bricolage is a Vietnamese-French gastropub where cocktails, an art-filled dining room, and a leafy back garden frame a menu that stretches from caramelized shrimp pots to "unshaking" beef and brunch-friendly plates. It functions as Park Slope’s more polished Vietnamese option, used for date nights, small celebrations, and relaxed gatherings that still want thoughtful cooking.
Must-Try Dishes:
Unshaking Beef & Eggs, Caramelized Shrimp Pot, Slow Cooked Lamb Buns
What Makes it Special: A Vietnamese-French gastropub with serious cocktails and one of the neighborhood’s better back gardens.
8.4
Bison & Bourbon is a large kosher steakhouse on the Gowanus–Park Slope border where bourbon-glazed ribs and short rib specials share the menu with big-format steaks and cocktails. With a dramatic warehouse-style dining room and highly photographed outdoor patio, it’s become a go-to for celebrations where kosher diners still want serious smoke, sear, and showpiece rib platters.
Must-Try Dishes:
Bourbon BBQ ribs, Tomahawk short rib, Short rib tortellini
What Makes it Special: A sprawling kosher steakhouse where bourbon-lacquered ribs, short rib creations, and a dramatic courtyard make it a destination.
#9
Palo Santo
8.3
Operating since 2006 in a Park Slope brownstone, Palo Santo is Chef Jacques Gautier’s pan-Latin dining room, known for a nightly changing three-course prix fixe and a cozy counter that functions like an informal chef’s table. Seasonal Greenmarket sourcing, rustic plating, and a strong taco and ceviche program keep locals returning for small, chef-driven dinners.
Must-Try Dishes:
Ceviche, Lamb Tacos, Pato en Mole Poblano
What Makes it Special: A long-running brownstone spot where a daily-changing pan-Latin prix fixe and counter seating give dinners a relaxed chef’s-table feel.
#10
Simply Greek
8.3
On busy 5th Avenue, Simply Greek is a newer, polished taverna built around whole grilled fish, mezze, and a full bar, backed by strong delivery and reservation-driven dine-in traffic. Guests come for seafood-focused plates, warm hospitality, and a surprisingly tranquil backyard patio in the middle of Park Slope.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled calamari, Whole grilled branzino, Spanakopita
What Makes it Special: Polished Greek restaurant with a backyard patio and whole-fish focus.
#11
Vato
8.1
Vato is a new daytime tortilleria and bakery from the Michelin-lauded Corima team, built around sourdough flour tortillas, Chihuahuan-style burritos, and an evolving pastry program. The compact Park Slope space opens onto a backyard patio, turning coffee-and-burrito runs into surprisingly pleasant outdoor hangs.
Must-Try Dishes:
Burnt Ends Egg & Cheese burrito, Pollo en Mole burrito, Filled conchas
What Makes it Special: A tortilleria-driven burrito and pastry shop with a backyard patio from the team behind Michelin-starred Corima.
#12
Mariella
8.1
This rustic rowhouse trattoria serves refined Italian dishes with strong gluten-free options, including gnocchi with rabbit ragu, short ribs, and veal piccata. The cozy dining room and sidewalk patio create an intimate setting for brunch classics with Italian twists like lemon ricotta pancakes and crabmeat eggs benedict.
Must-Try Dishes:
Short Ribs, Gnocchi with Rabbit Ragu, Lemon Ricotta Pancakes
What Makes it Special: Extensive gluten-free menu with celiac-safe preparation
8.1
This local mini-group’s Park Slope outpost offers a long, North Indian–leaning menu in a cozy room with a backyard patio and steady takeout trade. It’s a flexible choice for anything from quiet dates to casual dinners built around crowd-pleasers like chicken tikka masala and lamb korma.
Must-Try Dishes:
Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Korma, Aloo Gobi Samosa
What Makes it Special: Backyard seating and a broad, reliably executed North Indian menu.
#14
Runner Up
8
From the team behind Winner, Runner Up is an outdoor-focused wine bar and small-plates restaurant where the food reads more chef’s counter than casual bar. Michelin’s Bib Gourmand nod and a tight, evolving menu of creative snacks and mains make it one of South Slope’s more adventurous fine-dining-adjacent experiences.
Must-Try Dishes:
Salt cod and smoked trout croquettes, Scallop crudo, Rotisserie chicken with market sides
What Makes it Special: Bib Gourmand wine bar from the Winner team with an all-outdoor, small-plates format.
Worthy Picks
#15
Yamato
7.9
Yamato is a longtime Seventh Avenue Japanese restaurant with a broad menu that mixes sushi, dim sum, and noodles in a casually elegant room. Locals use it for comfortable dates where roll platters, hot dishes, and an easy wine and sake list matter as much as pristine nigiri.
Must-Try Dishes:
Yamato Roll, Brooklyn Roll, Chef’s Special Rolls Assortment
What Makes it Special: A roomy, classic Park Slope Japanese spot where sushi shares the table with dim sum and noodles.
7.7
Prospect Bar & Grill is a relaxed South Slope bar and grill with a backyard and a menu of American comfort plates, including classic wings. Brunch, live bluegrass sessions, and a pet-friendly patio help it double as both a casual hangout and a neighborhood wing stop.
Must-Try Dishes:
Buffalo wings, Brunch burrito, Mac and cheese
What Makes it Special: Neighborhood bar and grill with wings, a roomy backyard, and live-music nights.