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14 Sun-Soaked Rooftops for Eating and Drinking in NYC

The best spots for making the most of rooftop season

by Eater Staff Updated
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Laser Wolf in Brooklyn.
| Alex Staniloff/Eater NY
by Eater Staff Updated

Keeping up with outdoor dining set-up laws can be a job, but rooftops in NYC are typically reliable. But for the few months of spring and summer that are unofficially known as rooftop season in New York, some of the best outdoor seats are found atop breweries, bars, and restaurants. Here are some of our favorite shaded spots.

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Zona De Cuba

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The rooftop at Zona de Cuba is lined with palm trees, colorful umbrellas, and outdoor furniture for a tropical, summertime vibe. This South Bronx Cuban restaurant is known for serving up Caribbean staples like oxtail stew and bite-sized “mofonguitos.” Reservations are encouraged, and plan well in advance as seats on the rooftop can book up fast.

558 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-1400
(718) 292-1400

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The Heights Bar & Grill

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The second-story rooftop bar at the Heights Bar & Grill can be partially enclosed, making it a solid bet for rain in the forecast. This Tex-Mex restaurant is ideal for throwing back a few frozen margaritas, which can be done up with an extra shot of tequila or an upside-down Corona. Bottomless brunch is available.

2867 Broadway, New York, NY
(212) 866-7035
(212) 866-7035

Nubeluz

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Located above his restaurant Zaytinya,  José Andrés’s upstairs cocktail bar has two outdoor roof areas. There’s caviar service, cocktails with smoke clouds, as well as several non-alcoholic drink options.

25 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001
(332) 249-8151
(332) 249-8151
One of the terraces at Nubeluz.
One of the terraces at Nubeluz.
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Market 57 by James Beard Foundation at Pier 57

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The James Beard Foundation opened the doors of its new food hall at Pier 57 this month with vendors like Mother Shuckers, Zaab Zaab, and Ammi (a new concept from the GupShup team). Get a plate of oysters or duck larb at bring your bites to the food hall’s upstairs rooftop, with views of the nearby Little Island.

25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011
(646) 588-1617
(646) 588-1617
A filled pancake with two sauces at the side.
The masala dosa from Ammi.
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Berry Park

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Live-streamed soccer games and flowing European beer options scream summer at Berry Park. This first-come, first-served beer bar is open year-round, pouring picklebacks, frozen pina coladas, and a handful of beers by the half-liter. The crowds here can be fierce, especially on warmer weekends, so plan accordingly or call ahead (or fill out a form on the website for a reservation if heading here with a group of 10 or more).

4 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 782-2829
(718) 782-2829
Lots of customers seated throughout a partially enclosed rooftop space, with views of the tops of buildings in the background.
The rooftop at Berry Park is open year round.
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Laser Wolf Brooklyn

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This Israeli restaurant is from Michael Solomonov, who’s brought one of his most popular Philadelphia establishments to the Hoxton Hotel in Williamsburg. The rooftop here is both indoor and outdoor, which makes it a good pick in case of rain.

97 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
(718) 215-7150
(718) 215-7150
Ten small bowls filled with dips and vegetables and salads are arranged around a larger hummus bowl on a shiny, round metal platter. Pita and fries are off to the right side.
Mezze at Laser Wolf in Brooklyn.
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Night of Joy

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This Williamsburg bar is a great next-best if waiting for a table at Llama Inn, located right across the street — and if what you’re looking for is floral drinks on a low-key roof, Night of Joy might just be the best. The beet-and-dill vodka-based cocktail is not to be missed, though the bartenders here will make most drinks on request.

667 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Honey's

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Rooftop bars in NYC can often be near-impossible to get into, but it’s a little-known fact that those stopping by the rooftop bar at fashion magnet, Honey’s, don’t need a reservation and can find a seat even in primetime hours. The all-wood bar upstairs is a quiet respite from the often-bustling club feel of establishments nearby, making it a solid bet to host a group hangout or birthday in the warmer months.

93 Scott Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
(347) 669-1473
(347) 669-1473

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Overstory

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The team behind Manhattan’s Michelin-starred Crown Shy opened this rooftop bar on the 64th floor of the same building. It’s connected to Saga, a fine dining restaurant located a floor below, but a tasting menu dinner isn’t required to enjoy the panoramic views and swanky, upscale vibe here. The cocktails will run you upwards of $20 each.

70 Pine St 64th Floor, New York, NY 10005
(212) 339-3963
(212) 339-3963
A sunny room with floor to ceiling windows and long drapes; and a central gold-counter bar with pink plush bar chairs.
Overstory, a 64th-floor cocktail bar in the Financial District.
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The Turk's Inn

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Turk’s Inn opened in 2019, known for its ornately decorated dining room, purchased from a Wisconsin supper club. This hybrid space, has both a restaurant, a music venue, the Sultan Room, as well as a doner kebab. Its rooftop is equally as lively and great for group hangs.

234 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 215-0025
(718) 215-0025

Cherry on Top

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This wine bar is known for its rooftop, adorned with white metal garden furniture, with plenty of space for big birthday parties. Happy hour here is until 7 p.m. daily, and a roving pop-up program allows for new bites upon each visit.

379 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
White chairs and tables are arranged on a rooftop deck slick with rain.
Rooftop at Cherry on Top.
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Rooftop Reds

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In addition to some stellar dining options, Brooklyn Navy Yard is home to rooftop winery Rooftop Reds, an open-air space that often includes corn hole, hammocks, and movie screenings. For now, there’s lots of picnic tables, views of the Manhattan skyline, and weekly wine tastings and tours available by reservation through Eventbrite.

Building 275, Brooklyn, NY
(703) 582-8609
(703) 582-8609

Brooklyn Crab

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Sure, Red Hook is more than a stone’s throw away from Cape Cod, but for a moment at Brooklyn Crab, customers might just feel that New England breeze. This beachy, multi-level bar has a little bit of everything to make it an ideal rooftop in the warm weather months: games, frozen drinks, and, yes, buckets of crab.

24 Reed St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 643-2722
(718) 643-2722
Brooklyn Crab
Not only is there seafood and drinks at Brooklyn Crab, but there’s group games, too.
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The Rockaway Hotel

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Located on the sixth floor of the Rockaway Hotel, the aptly named Rooftop offers views of Jamaica Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and, farther afield, the Manhattan skyline. The restaurant and bar are open for brunch and dinner, with small bites accompanied by a DJ on Saturdays. Reservations available online.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Dr, Queens, NY 11694
(718) 474-1216
(718) 474-1216
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The rooftop bar on the sixth floor of the Rockaway Hotel.
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Zona De Cuba

558 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, NY 10451

The rooftop at Zona de Cuba is lined with palm trees, colorful umbrellas, and outdoor furniture for a tropical, summertime vibe. This South Bronx Cuban restaurant is known for serving up Caribbean staples like oxtail stew and bite-sized “mofonguitos.” Reservations are encouraged, and plan well in advance as seats on the rooftop can book up fast.

558 Grand Concourse, The Bronx, NY 10451
(718) 292-1400
(718) 292-1400

The Heights Bar & Grill

2867 Broadway, New York, NY

The second-story rooftop bar at the Heights Bar & Grill can be partially enclosed, making it a solid bet for rain in the forecast. This Tex-Mex restaurant is ideal for throwing back a few frozen margaritas, which can be done up with an extra shot of tequila or an upside-down Corona. Bottomless brunch is available.

2867 Broadway, New York, NY
(212) 866-7035
(212) 866-7035

Nubeluz

25 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001

Located above his restaurant Zaytinya,  José Andrés’s upstairs cocktail bar has two outdoor roof areas. There’s caviar service, cocktails with smoke clouds, as well as several non-alcoholic drink options.

25 W 28th St, New York, NY 10001
(332) 249-8151
(332) 249-8151
One of the terraces at Nubeluz.
One of the terraces at Nubeluz.
Nubeluz

Market 57 by James Beard Foundation at Pier 57

25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011

The James Beard Foundation opened the doors of its new food hall at Pier 57 this month with vendors like Mother Shuckers, Zaab Zaab, and Ammi (a new concept from the GupShup team). Get a plate of oysters or duck larb at bring your bites to the food hall’s upstairs rooftop, with views of the nearby Little Island.

25 11th Ave, New York, NY 10011
(646) 588-1617
(646) 588-1617
A filled pancake with two sauces at the side.
The masala dosa from Ammi.
Robert Sietsema/Eater NY

Berry Park

4 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY

Live-streamed soccer games and flowing European beer options scream summer at Berry Park. This first-come, first-served beer bar is open year-round, pouring picklebacks, frozen pina coladas, and a handful of beers by the half-liter. The crowds here can be fierce, especially on warmer weekends, so plan accordingly or call ahead (or fill out a form on the website for a reservation if heading here with a group of 10 or more).

4 Berry St, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 782-2829
(718) 782-2829
Lots of customers seated throughout a partially enclosed rooftop space, with views of the tops of buildings in the background.
The rooftop at Berry Park is open year round.
Berry Park

Laser Wolf Brooklyn

97 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249

This Israeli restaurant is from Michael Solomonov, who’s brought one of his most popular Philadelphia establishments to the Hoxton Hotel in Williamsburg. The rooftop here is both indoor and outdoor, which makes it a good pick in case of rain.

97 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249
(718) 215-7150
(718) 215-7150
Ten small bowls filled with dips and vegetables and salads are arranged around a larger hummus bowl on a shiny, round metal platter. Pita and fries are off to the right side.
Mezze at Laser Wolf in Brooklyn.
Alex Staniloff/Eater NY

Night of Joy

667 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

This Williamsburg bar is a great next-best if waiting for a table at Llama Inn, located right across the street — and if what you’re looking for is floral drinks on a low-key roof, Night of Joy might just be the best. The beet-and-dill vodka-based cocktail is not to be missed, though the bartenders here will make most drinks on request.

667 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Honey's

93 Scott Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Rooftop bars in NYC can often be near-impossible to get into, but it’s a little-known fact that those stopping by the rooftop bar at fashion magnet, Honey’s, don’t need a reservation and can find a seat even in primetime hours. The all-wood bar upstairs is a quiet respite from the often-bustling club feel of establishments nearby, making it a solid bet to host a group hangout or birthday in the warmer months.

93 Scott Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
(347) 669-1473
(347) 669-1473

Overstory

70 Pine St 64th Floor, New York, NY 10005

The team behind Manhattan’s Michelin-starred Crown Shy opened this rooftop bar on the 64th floor of the same building. It’s connected to Saga, a fine dining restaurant located a floor below, but a tasting menu dinner isn’t required to enjoy the panoramic views and swanky, upscale vibe here. The cocktails will run you upwards of $20 each.

70 Pine St 64th Floor, New York, NY 10005
(212) 339-3963
(212) 339-3963
A sunny room with floor to ceiling windows and long drapes; and a central gold-counter bar with pink plush bar chairs.
Overstory, a 64th-floor cocktail bar in the Financial District.
Alex Staniloff/Eater NY

The Turk's Inn

234 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Turk’s Inn opened in 2019, known for its ornately decorated dining room, purchased from a Wisconsin supper club. This hybrid space, has both a restaurant, a music venue, the Sultan Room, as well as a doner kebab. Its rooftop is equally as lively and great for group hangs.

234 Starr St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
(718) 215-0025
(718) 215-0025

Cherry on Top

379 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY 11237

This wine bar is known for its rooftop, adorned with white metal garden furniture, with plenty of space for big birthday parties. Happy hour here is until 7 p.m. daily, and a roving pop-up program allows for new bites upon each visit.

379 Suydam St, Brooklyn, NY 11237
White chairs and tables are arranged on a rooftop deck slick with rain.
Rooftop at Cherry on Top.
Jeffrey Schroeder/Cherry On Top

Rooftop Reds

Building 275, Brooklyn, NY

In addition to some stellar dining options, Brooklyn Navy Yard is home to rooftop winery Rooftop Reds, an open-air space that often includes corn hole, hammocks, and movie screenings. For now, there’s lots of picnic tables, views of the Manhattan skyline, and weekly wine tastings and tours available by reservation through Eventbrite.

Building 275, Brooklyn, NY
(703) 582-8609
(703) 582-8609

Brooklyn Crab

24 Reed St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sure, Red Hook is more than a stone’s throw away from Cape Cod, but for a moment at Brooklyn Crab, customers might just feel that New England breeze. This beachy, multi-level bar has a little bit of everything to make it an ideal rooftop in the warm weather months: games, frozen drinks, and, yes, buckets of crab.

24 Reed St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
(718) 643-2722
(718) 643-2722
Brooklyn Crab
Not only is there seafood and drinks at Brooklyn Crab, but there’s group games, too.
Brooklyn Crab

The Rockaway Hotel

108-10 Rockaway Beach Dr, Queens, NY 11694

Located on the sixth floor of the Rockaway Hotel, the aptly named Rooftop offers views of Jamaica Bay, the Atlantic Ocean, and, farther afield, the Manhattan skyline. The restaurant and bar are open for brunch and dinner, with small bites accompanied by a DJ on Saturdays. Reservations available online.

108-10 Rockaway Beach Dr, Queens, NY 11694
(718) 474-1216
(718) 474-1216
A line of wooden chairs faces a window with a view of the Atlantic Ocean in a brightly lit bar with hanging plants
The rooftop bar on the sixth floor of the Rockaway Hotel.
The Rockaway Hotel

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