La Mangeoire is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

1. La Mangeoire

1008 2nd Ave (btwn 53rd & 54th St.), New York, NY
French Restaurant · Midtown East · 24 tips and reviews

Amy C.Amy Carothers: New York City Restaurants are springing for alfresco dining this summer http://exm.nr/KNRb1R Read more.

Renato T.Renato Treves: If you like omelletes this is the place to go. Great prix fixe with mimosa, coffee and mini muffins included!!

CoverCover: Delicious rustic french cuisine. The french onion soup and seasoned french fries alone will keep you coming back time and time again! Pay with Cover and skip waiting for the check!

The Pod Hotel's Rooftop Terrace is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

2. The Pod Hotel's Rooftop Terrace

8.5
230 E 51st St (Between 2nd & 3rd), New York, NY
Roof Deck · Turtle Bay · 5 tips and reviews

Amy C.Amy Carothers: New York City Restaurants are springing for alfresco dining this summer http://exm.nr/KNRb1R Read more.

KatyaKatya: This private-but-open-to-the-public rooftop terrace is one of the the best-kept secrets in midtown east! Take the elevator to the 14th flr and walk up to the 15th. BYOB.

Margaret H.Margaret Hurt: good place to take photos, great view

El Jalapeño is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

3. El Jalapeño

7.7
204 W 4th St (Grove St), New York, NY
Food Truck · West Village · 18 tips and reviews

jake f.jake furst: 2 Al Pastor tacos (spicy pork w pineapple) with all the fixins and a Mexican Coke is a fantastic al fresco meal for $8

Mauricio G.Mauricio Galvan: Go with the basics: Chicken, beef and Pork tacos.

FoodtoEatFoodtoEat: Some of NYC's best tacos! Order from Jalapeno online at foodtoeat.com

Inside Park at St Bart's is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

4. Inside Park at St Bart's

7.2
109 E 50th St (Park Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 33 tips and reviews

paipai: Don't order the sweet Malbec if ya don't want little bugs continuously kamikazing straight into the wine. The richer woodsier pinot noir faired much better against those pests!!! Al fresco dining...

Gianluca G.Gianluca Girard: Heaven. Eat outside, get an iced tea or a pot of sangria, with a fresh salad...what do u want more?

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Grab an outside table during the warmer months and enjoy a pitcher of sangria with a Beef Burger or Steak and Eggs. Relax, it’s the weekend, who cares if the service is slow.

Brasserie Ruhlmann is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

5. Brasserie Ruhlmann

45 Rockefeller Plz, New York, NY
French Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 43 tips and reviews

Leah L.Leah La Marca: You cannot go wrong with the lobster Cobb salad- it is always amazing! If you want outdoor seating, be sure to request it when making your reservation or they will seat you inside.

Rob F.Rob Fishman: Lobster bisque was insipid.

nantini r.nantini rauch: Tourist area but my fav for steak tartare

Bryant Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

6. Bryant Park

9.5
W 42nd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Park · Midtown · 1229 tips and reviews

MetroFocusMetroFocus: Enjoy films al fresco this summer for free at the Bryant Park Film Festival. Don't forget to bring a blanket & some goodies to munch on. Find out when to go on MetroFocus. Read more.

Becka S.Becka Simon: Cleanest public bathroom EVER. The games, library, and outdoor concerts in the summer and shops in the winter make this one of the best parks in NYC

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: “Many of the midday strollers in the park are office workers; they have the subdued mood of prison inmates released into the yard for their daily hour of sunshine and exercise.” —Victor Chen, 1974 Read more.

L'OR Porch at Bryant Park is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

7. L'OR Porch at Bryant Park

7.2
11 W 40th St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Lounge · Midtown East · 70 tips and reviews

Samantha O.Samantha Owen: Super laid back. Guacamole is amazing, watermelonade is out of this world. A little pricey but the drinks are strong and the good is quality.

Katie C.Katie Cubes: Come here when the Bryant Park Grille is over crowded it's 10K times better and the beer on tap is great!

Samara B.Samara Bliss: They have available power outlets on the north side of the building right next to a bunch of comfortable chairs. That combined with the park's free wifi makes for a great spot to do some work.

Bryant Park Grill is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

8. Bryant Park Grill

6.6
25 W 40th St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 156 tips and reviews

Miriam K.Miriam Kali-rai: Lamb Burgers and Crab Cakes. Order as your entree. TI DIE FOR

Sarah S.Sarah Snider: This place is a total meat market of corporate guys in suits after 5pm

Robert G.Robert Gaeta: Great hang out for happpy hour in summer

Rock Center Cafe is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

9. Rock Center Cafe

20 W 50th St (Rockefeller Center), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Rockefeller Center · 112 tips and reviews

dara lynnedara lynne: For lunch, the chop salad is delicious (minus shrimp, plus cheese for vegetarians). Always great service and they're on OpenTable!

Dalal A.Dalal Al H: My favourite place in New York.

NBC Nightly NewsNBC Nightly News: In the winter grab a meal here for a good view of the famous Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree.

Sarabeth's is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

10. Sarabeth's

8.4
40 Central Park S (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
American Restaurant · Midtown East · 558 tips and reviews

John K.John Karrel: Al fresco summer breakfast

Marisa E.Marisa Erin: Whatever the seasonal waffle is--get it. (My favorites are the potato waffle and the toasted coconut waffle with mango.)

Alya N.Alya Nasser: The cream of tomato is the best in the city.

Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

11. Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)

9.2
11 W 53rd St (btwn 5th & 6th Ave), New York, NY
Art Museum · 1874 tips and reviews

Katie S.Katie Schloss: Home to arguably the best modern art collection in the world, be sure to spend some time in the garden on a warm summer evening.

Time Out New YorkTime Out New York: The best museum to spend the day in boasts unparalleled holdings in 20th- and 21st-century art, the Sette MoMA restaurant, a plush movie theater and the MoMA Design Store. Read more.

MoMAMoMA: Amazing views of the Sculpture Garden from Terrace 5, the fifth-floor café, a great spot to relax and get a something to eat or drink.

Radio City Music Hall is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

12. Radio City Music Hall

9.3
1260 Avenue of the Americas (at W 50th St), New York, NY
Concert Hall · Rockefeller Center · 390 tips and reviews

JessicaJessica: Wonderful experience, so many talented performers..a must!

TODAY ShowTODAY Show: Largest indoor theatre in the world with a marquee that is one whole city-block long.

The New YorkerThe New Yorker: When Radio City first opened in 1932, it was the world’s largest enclosed theatre. John D. Rockefeller, Jr. once remarked to a New Yorker reporter, “Don’t you think that it’s a lovely room?” Read more.

Grand Central Terminal is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

13. Grand Central Terminal

8.9
87 E 42nd St (btwn Vanderbilt & Park Ave), New York, NY
Rail Station · Midtown East · 1469 tips and reviews

Nate B.Nate Bennett: Impossibly large. Come to see the architecture, the constellation murals inside, and the statues and gargoyles outside. Bring a wide angle lens :D

Gossip GirlGossip Girl: This is where it all begins. Or ends. Where S returned from boarding school, where B headed to Yale, and where D and S struck up an unlikely romance. (I Will Always Love You) Read more.

TOOTIT.com O.TOOTIT.com Online Magazine: Spot someone that looks good and then don't talk to them because that's what you were going to do anyway!

New York Public Library Terrace is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

14. New York Public Library Terrace

9.2
476 5th Ave (btwn W 40th & W 42nd St), New York, NY
Plaza · Midtown East · 46 tips and reviews

Betty D.Betty Dankas: Nicest public bathroom I've ever seen!

SunLoveit A.SunLoveit Ali: It's so beautiful. Here is the place where motivation kicks in.

SashSash: I love this place! One of those few places in the world where I feel the need to stop and enjoy the moment!

The Halal Guys is one of The 15 Best Places for Al Fresco in Midtown East, New York.

15. The Halal Guys

8.6
W 53rd St (at 6th Ave), New York, NY
Halal Restaurant · Theater District · 891 tips and reviews

Bana A.Bana A: Awesome foooood love this place .. Order the half chicken half beef plate with extra white sauce..

Dave S.Dave S: order the combo over rice with white sauce and a little bit of the red sauce

The Corcoran GroupThe Corcoran Group: Known for the best halal in the city, we love to come here for the chicken and gyro combo with white sauce. The portions are huge, so don't feel obligated to finish the whole thing!