Best Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Upper East Side-Carnegie Hill
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Perrine
Hotel-restaurant polish with a Central Park-adjacent dining room and terrace.
Notable Picks
#1
Perrine
8.1
Perrine is the Pierre Hotel’s seasonal American restaurant overlooking Central Park, known for bistro-style plates, a strong pre-theater following, and a mix of hotel guests and neighborhood regulars. The menu leans on polished takes on roast chicken, steak frites, and market-driven specials rather than showy tasting menus.
Must-Try Dishes:
Steak frites, Roast chicken Perrine, Seasonal vegetable plate
What Makes it Special: Hotel-restaurant polish with a Central Park-adjacent dining room and terrace.
Worthy Picks
7.8
Seamore’s brings a casual, beach‑inspired seafood menu to the Upper East Side with sustainably sourced fish, lobster rolls, and East Coast oysters. The airy, bright space and approachable menu create a breezy, all‑seasons vibe. Portions are generous and the seafood straightforward and fresh.
Must-Try Dishes:
Lobster Roll, Tuna Poke Bowl, East Coast Oysters
What Makes it Special: Casual, sustainably sourced seafood with East Coast flair.
7.8
Amaranth is a long-running Upper East Side bistro with a Mediterranean-leaning menu that blends Italian and French staples with seafood and salads. It’s used as a standby for terrace lunches, business-adjacent meals, and dinners where the atmosphere matters as much as the food.
Must-Try Dishes:
Focaccia with olive oil to start, Whole Mediterranean branzino, Lobster ravioli
What Makes it Special: Longstanding bistro with a Mediterranean-leaning menu and a well-situated Upper East Side terrace.