Flatiron & NoMad Outdoor Dining Guide
May 3, 2023
Updated 5/8/2025
In the warmer months, take the opportunity to dine outside in the neighborhood! Enjoy a sunshine-filled meal at one of these Flatiron & NoMad restaurants.
Fast Casual
Avo, 245 Fifth Avenue, @orderavo
Enjoy flavorful options at Avo, from salads and bowls to avo toasts and smoothies. Bring your meal outside to enjoy along Fifth Avenue.
Carrot Express, 18 West 23rd Street, (917) 261-7871, @carrotexpress
Carrot Express has a variety of choices from salads, bowls, wraps, burgers, and platters. Bring your meal outside to enjoy patio seating.
maman, 22 West 25th Street, (646) 476-7660, @_mamannyc_
Savor an outdoor breakfast or lunch at the French-American bakery and cafe in NoMad. The menu features soups, salads, sandwiches, a variety of pastries, and coffee & tea.
Mangia NYC, 22 West 23rd Street, (212) 647-0200, @mangia_nyc_official
For breakfast or lunch, stop by Mangia NYC to choose from a range of gourmet options from salads to sandwiches, baked goods and drinks. Enjoy patio seating under their signature red umbrellas.
NAYA, 1129 Broadway, (212) 597-9160, @eatnaya
Head to Lebanese fast-casual restaurant NAYA for an outdoor lunch or dinner. Enjoy a menu featuring appetizers and customizable rolls, bowls, and salads.
PLNT Burger, 1147 Broadway, (212) 210-2975, @plntburger
Have an outdoor lunch or dinner along Broadway in NoMad from fast casual restaurant PLNT Burger serving up plant-based American classic eats such as burgers, fries, and soft serve.
Pura Vida Miami, 1151 Broadway, (305) 535-4142, @puravidamiami
Stop by the all-day cafe Pura Vida Miami and enjoy an outdoor meal. Choose from a range of healthy eats, from sandwiches and wraps to salads and bowls.
Shake Shack, Madison Square Park, (212) 889-6600, @shakeshack
Head to the original Shake Shack in Madison Square Park for classic shack burgers, crinkle fries, and shakes.
Skinny Louie, 1145 Broadway, (646) 422-7068, @skinnylouie.burgers
For your next outdoor lunch, dinner or late night bite, enjoy tasty smash burgers, fries and milkshakes at Skinny Louie.
Sit Down Options
Barbounia, 250 Park Avenue South, (212) 995-0242, Reservations, @barbounianyc
Join Mediterranean restaurant Barbounia for an outdoor lunch or dinner featuring appetizers & salads, mains, and mezze.
Barn Joo NoMad, 816 Sixth Avenue, (917) 409-1637, Reservations, @barnjoo_nomad
Korean restaurant Barn Joo NoMad serves up creative dishes including Lunch Specials from 12 – 4 pm that you can enjoy while dining outside.
Bazár Tapas Bar & Restaurant, 31 West 26th Street, (212) 510-8155, Reservations, @bazartapasnyc
Savor eclectic tapas, entrees, wine and cocktails for a leisurely outdoor lunch or dinner at Bazár Tapas.
BLACKBARN, 19 East 26th Street, (212) 265-5959, Reservations, @blackbarnrestaurant
Farm-to-table restaurant BLACKBARN offers lunch and dinner featuring locally-sourced ingredients including starters, mains, and dessert that you can enjoy while overlooking Madison Square Park.
The Grey Dog, 55 West 26th Street, (212) 229-2345, Reservations, @thegreydognyc
Enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of an outdoor lunch or dinner at American restaurant The Grey Dog.
Hole in the Wall, 37 West 24th Street, (646) 726-4277, Reservations, @holeinthewall
Join Australian restaurant Hole in the Wall for an outdoor lunch or dinner on their patio. Enjoy Aussie favorites and seasonal dishes on the menu.
ilili, 236 Fifth Avenue, (212) 683-2929, Reservations, @ililirestaurants
ilili serves flavorful Lebanese cuisine great for an outdoor lunch or dinner on Fifth Avenue. The menu features mezza, salads, sandwiches, mains, sides, and dessert.
John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen, 253 Fifth Avenue, (646) 882-4007, @johndoenyc
Have lunch or dinner outside on Fifth Avenue at John Doe Craft Bar & Kitchen. Enjoy daily specials, bar snacks, appetizers, sandwiches, salads, entrees, and sides.
L’Amico, 849 Sixth Avenue, (212) 201-4065, Reservations, @lamiconyc
Dine on L’Amico’s patio for an afternoon lunch or dinner. Highlights from the menu include Warm Mushroom Bruschetta, Artichoke Pizza, and Branzino.
La Pecora Bianca, 1133 Broadway, (212) 498-9696, Reservations, @lapecorabianca
Italian restaurant La Pecora Bianca offers market-driven dishes. For lunch or dinner, dine outdoors on Broadway with views of the iconic Flatiron Building.
Mamazul, 1155 Broadway, (212) 500-6988, Reservations, @mamazulnyc
Mexican restaurant Mamazul serves up a variety of delicious eats on their lunch or dinner menu from tacos to fajitas. Enjoy outdoor dining on Broadway.
Mark’s Off Madison, 41 Madison Avenue, (646) 838-8300, Reservations, @marksoffmadison
The upscale restaurant and bagel bakery offers lunch and dinner featuring Italian fare and classic favorites, including pastas, salads, mains, and pizzas.
MEXiCUE, 225 Fifth Avenue, (646) 922-7289, Reservations, @mexicue
MEXiCUE fuses Mexican cuisine with American barbecue to bring the best mashup of flavors. Enjoy lunch, dinner, and brunch.
Sarabeth’s, 381 Park Avenue South, (212) 335-0093, Reservations, @sarabethsnyc
Enjoy a classic lunch or dinner at Sarabeth’s and dine on the patio along Park Avenue South to take in the iconic city skyline.
The Smith, 1150 Broadway, (212) 685-4500, Reservations, @thesmithrestaurant
The Smith offers American favorites from burgers to salads and sandwiches great for lunch or dinner. Enjoy dining outdoors on Broadway.
Tappo Thin Crust, 49 West 24th Street, (212) 807-9200, Reservations, @tappothincrust
Offering super thin crust pizza and Italian classics, enjoy your lunch or dinner on Tappo’s patio.
Tarallucci e Vino NoMad, 44 East 28th Street, (212) 779-1100, Reservations, @taralluccinyc
Located in the heart of NoMad Tarallucci e Vino serves delicious Italian dishes. Pair your lunch or dinner with an Aperol Spritz as you dine on the sun-filled patio.
Time and Tide, 48 East 26th Street, (212) 257-7677, Reservations, @timeandtidenyc
Serving a range of seafood dishes with a focus on sustainability, Time and Tide is led by the late Chef Jamal James Kent’s collaborator and friend Executive Chef Danny Garcia. Enjoy a delicious outdoor lunch or dinner.
Vin Sur Vingt, 1140 Broadway, (646) 922-7700, @vsv_winebars
Vin Sur Vingt is an intimate, neighborhood wine bar serving a rotating selection of French wines and bistro fare. Enjoy an outdoor ambiance along Broadway. No reservations. First come, first served only.
Zaytinya, 1185 Broadway, (332) 249-8160, Reservations, @zaytinya
Dine al fresco on Broadway at the Mediterranean restaurant Zaytinya within The Ritz-Carlton New York, NoMad.
Public Spaces
Flatiron Public Plazas, 23rd Street, Fifth Avenue & Broadway, (212) 741-2323, @flatironny
Located at the iconic intersection of 23rd Street, Fifth Avenue, & Broadway, the Flatiron Public Plazas are great space to enjoy your meal in the sunshine while taking in the hustle and bustle of the neighborhood.
NoMad Piazza, Broadway between 25th – 27th Streets, (212) 741-2323, @flatironny
Bring your lunch or dinner outdoors and enjoy public seating on the NoMad Piazza, a car-free stretch of Broadway.
Header & Thumbnail Photo Credit: Tarallucci e Vino NoMad via Eater New York