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The 11 best restaurants to dine outdoors in Philadelphia

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by Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme
Updated 30 May 2024

Outdoor dining options are popping up everywhere across the City of Brotherly Love: Philadelphia’s thriving open-air dining scene include massive patios, streetside setups, and rooftop escapes.

A beloved French restaurant draws crowds for its sidewalk tables and Rittenhouse Square Park views. The spacious outdoor lounge at a festive cantina was made for sipping Oaxacan old fashioneds. A historic ship doubles as a riverside restaurant, known for upscale seafood and steaks.

There’s not a more refreshing way to take a bite out of Philadelphia’s food culture. Read on for a guide to 11 restaurants that nail outdoor dining.

4.8 (1128)
$31 to $50
Italian
Center City

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Trattoria Carina might be the most idyllic place in Philadelphia for an Aperol spritz. For starters, it’s perched on a sunny corner of Fitler Square—one of Philly’s prettiest neighborhoods. In good weather, the Parisian bistro-style tables and chairs are packed with happy people (and their dogs) sipping spritzes and digging into housemade pastas and chopped salads topped with caciocavallo cheese.

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OpenTable Diner
Dined 7 days ago
Very nice and intimate, very glad we made the choice to go to this restaurant.

Trattoria Carina might be the most idyllic place in Philadelphia for an Aperol spritz. For starters, it’s perched on a sunny corner of Fitler Square—one of Philly’s prettiest neighborhoods. In good weather, the Parisian bistro-style tables and chairs are packed with happy people (and their dogs) sipping spritzes and digging into housemade pastas and chopped salads topped with caciocavallo cheese.

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OpenTable Diner
Dined 7 days ago
Very nice and intimate, very glad we made the choice to go to this restaurant.
4.8 (17700)
$31 to $50
French
Rittenhouse Square

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One of Philadelphia’s most adored French restaurants is also home to one of its most sought-after outdoor dining spaces. Parc reaches its atmospheric peak in the spring and summer, with the dining room windows flung open. The bustling sidewalk setup sits across Rittenhouse Square Park, and the restaurant takes full advantage of its setting. Book a seat here to enjoy a flawlessly cooked cheese Gruyère omelet or steak frites while people watching.

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Peter
Dined 1 day ago
Overall a nice place to eat with good environment. Recommend to all.

One of Philadelphia’s most adored French restaurants is also home to one of its most sought-after outdoor dining spaces. Parc reaches its atmospheric peak in the spring and summer, with the dining room windows flung open. The bustling sidewalk setup sits across Rittenhouse Square Park, and the restaurant takes full advantage of its setting. Book a seat here to enjoy a flawlessly cooked cheese Gruyère omelet or steak frites while people watching.

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Peter
Dined 1 day ago
Overall a nice place to eat with good environment. Recommend to all.
5 (199)
$30 and under
Mexican
South Philly

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La Llorona has an extra-wide pavement for a dining area adorned with lights, and there are enough plants to make it feel like a green escape in concrete-heavy Philly. The cantina-style menu offers standout tacos, nachos, and ceviche. Try the pollo en su mole (chicken breast with frito beans, red rice, and tortillas) for a taste of the housemade mole sauce, layered with complex flavors. Spirit fans, take note: The bar offers a few tequilas you won’t easily find elsewhere.

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 6 Mar 2025
Food was delicious,service was great! They let us hang out to talk long after we finished the meal even refilling our water glasses repeated

La Llorona has an extra-wide pavement for a dining area adorned with lights, and there are enough plants to make it feel like a green escape in concrete-heavy Philly. The cantina-style menu offers standout tacos, nachos, and ceviche. Try the pollo en su mole (chicken breast with frito beans, red rice, and tortillas) for a taste of the housemade mole sauce, layered with complex flavors. Spirit fans, take note: The bar offers a few tequilas you won’t easily find elsewhere.

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 6 Mar 2025
Food was delicious,service was great! They let us hang out to talk long after we finished the meal even refilling our water glasses repeated
4.6 (4002)
$30 and under
Italian
Old City

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Take a mini-break to the Amalfi Coast at this Old City gem, where the front and back patios are umbrella-shaded and decked out with tropical plants, flowers, and palm trees. The southern Italian food tastes even better when devoured outdoors, including spicy fried calamari, smoked salmon flatbread, and tuna tartare. If you’re looking for a buzzier vibe, come on the weekends when DJs set a party scene.

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AlexisVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was lovely. Martin and Nick took great care of us.

Take a mini-break to the Amalfi Coast at this Old City gem, where the front and back patios are umbrella-shaded and decked out with tropical plants, flowers, and palm trees. The southern Italian food tastes even better when devoured outdoors, including spicy fried calamari, smoked salmon flatbread, and tuna tartare. If you’re looking for a buzzier vibe, come on the weekends when DJs set a party scene.

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AlexisVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Everything was lovely. Martin and Nick took great care of us.
4.9 (13375)
$50 and over
American
Washington Square

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Semi-hidden behind a vine-tangled wrought iron fence across from Washington Square Park, the patio at Talula’s Garden feels like a secret garden. The atmosphere is particularly enchanting, lit by paper lanterns and many twinkly lights. Local ingredients feature heavily on the menu, so look for seriously seasonal treats like ricotta and goat cheese ravioli with arugula, Kennett Square mushrooms, and sage-scented breadcrumbs.

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EverettBVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food, terrific wait staff (Tatum was perfectly attentive), ambiance is wonderful

Semi-hidden behind a vine-tangled wrought iron fence across from Washington Square Park, the patio at Talula’s Garden feels like a secret garden. The atmosphere is particularly enchanting, lit by paper lanterns and many twinkly lights. Local ingredients feature heavily on the menu, so look for seriously seasonal treats like ricotta and goat cheese ravioli with arugula, Kennett Square mushrooms, and sage-scented breadcrumbs.

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EverettBVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Excellent food, terrific wait staff (Tatum was perfectly attentive), ambiance is wonderful
4.6 (8735)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Penn's Landing

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Nothing says “outdoor dining” quite like a meal on the river, and Moshulu is the only restaurant in the city that’s fully set in a boat. The historic ship was built in 1906 and has operated as a restaurant for more than two decades. On hot summer days, its waterside location makes it cooler and breezier than other outdoor spots, making for a transportive setting for seafood platters, rock shrimp Thai noodles, and more.

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Junny
Dined 5 days ago
Crab cake was awesome 👌🏿! The customer service was great, especially the server.. he was nice to my family.

Nothing says “outdoor dining” quite like a meal on the river, and Moshulu is the only restaurant in the city that’s fully set in a boat. The historic ship was built in 1906 and has operated as a restaurant for more than two decades. On hot summer days, its waterside location makes it cooler and breezier than other outdoor spots, making for a transportive setting for seafood platters, rock shrimp Thai noodles, and more.

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Junny
Dined 5 days ago
Crab cake was awesome 👌🏿! The customer service was great, especially the server.. he was nice to my family.
4.8 (8907)
$50 and over
Greek
Center City

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If there’s a cuisine that is best eaten outside, it’s island-inspired Greek food. Locust Street and Philadelphia’s bustling theater district are a long way from the Aegean Sea, but Estia takes you there with a glass of cold white wine, a platter of dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), and charcoal-grilled octopus. The restaurant’s spacious sidewalk tables are shaded by an inviting overhang that offers shade on sunny days, and colorful flower boxes give it a quaint and garden-like ambience.

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SueVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Superb experience! Beautiful dining room. Kind and attentive service. Hummus with bread for the table was silky smooth, refined and flavorful. We thoroughly enjoyed our first courses which included romaine salad, flaming saganaki (Opa!), and grilled octopus salad. Tsipoura and paidakia entrées were outstanding. We chose the grilled vegetable plate to accompany our main course—generous and beautifully prepared. Dessert included refreshing lemon sorbet and heavenly Greek cheesecake which was drizzled with honey and sprinkled with chopped pistachios. We regularly enjoy Greek food, and this meal was exceptional!

If there’s a cuisine that is best eaten outside, it’s island-inspired Greek food. Locust Street and Philadelphia’s bustling theater district are a long way from the Aegean Sea, but Estia takes you there with a glass of cold white wine, a platter of dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), and charcoal-grilled octopus. The restaurant’s spacious sidewalk tables are shaded by an inviting overhang that offers shade on sunny days, and colorful flower boxes give it a quaint and garden-like ambience.

Top review
SueVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Superb experience! Beautiful dining room. Kind and attentive service. Hummus with bread for the table was silky smooth, refined and flavorful. We thoroughly enjoyed our first courses which included romaine salad, flaming saganaki (Opa!), and grilled octopus salad. Tsipoura and paidakia entrées were outstanding. We chose the grilled vegetable plate to accompany our main course—generous and beautifully prepared. Dessert included refreshing lemon sorbet and heavenly Greek cheesecake which was drizzled with honey and sprinkled with chopped pistachios. We regularly enjoy Greek food, and this meal was exceptional!
4.6 (132)
$30 and under
Mexican
Northern Liberties

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Sor Ynez is an outdoor dining unicorn in Philadelphia, with a massive patio and roomy parking lot. In addition to lots of standard seating outside, there’s a lounge-like area for grabbing a drink or waiting for a table. Philadelphians come here for an excellent pan-Mexican menu with many tasty plant-based options. Don’t miss the sikil pak—a rich, spiced puree of pumpkin seeds served with raw vegetables.

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Dayton
Dined on 1 Dec 2022
O my! Fabulous food, drinks, and service!! Authentic experience in every way! Will be returning again and again and again!

Sor Ynez is an outdoor dining unicorn in Philadelphia, with a massive patio and roomy parking lot. In addition to lots of standard seating outside, there’s a lounge-like area for grabbing a drink or waiting for a table. Philadelphians come here for an excellent pan-Mexican menu with many tasty plant-based options. Don’t miss the sikil pak—a rich, spiced puree of pumpkin seeds served with raw vegetables.

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Dayton
Dined on 1 Dec 2022
O my! Fabulous food, drinks, and service!! Authentic experience in every way! Will be returning again and again and again!
4.8 (434)
$30 and under
Wine Bar
Rittenhouse Square

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Just a block from idyllic Rittenhouse Square, Tria is the kind of welcoming place you go for happy hour—and accidentally stay all night. Large windows open onto the street, and cafe tables line the bustling sidewalk. Local author and cheese expert Madame Fromage curates an ever-changing wine list, which comes with generous descriptions like “textured island vibes” or “deliciously classy and unfussy."

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OpenTable Diner
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
First time here!! Mom and I got lunch before a matinee show at the Academy of Music! Food was EXCELLENT, drinks were refreshing and the staff was pleasant and not overbearing! Will definitely recommend! Short walk to and from the Avenue of the Arts!

Just a block from idyllic Rittenhouse Square, Tria is the kind of welcoming place you go for happy hour—and accidentally stay all night. Large windows open onto the street, and cafe tables line the bustling sidewalk. Local author and cheese expert Madame Fromage curates an ever-changing wine list, which comes with generous descriptions like “textured island vibes” or “deliciously classy and unfussy."

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined on 1 Mar 2025
First time here!! Mom and I got lunch before a matinee show at the Academy of Music! Food was EXCELLENT, drinks were refreshing and the staff was pleasant and not overbearing! Will definitely recommend! Short walk to and from the Avenue of the Arts!
4.6 (1847)
$30 and under
French American
University City

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When you’re under the striped awning at Louie Louie, surrounded by greenery and sipping a hibiscus-flavored French 75, you’ll feel about as close to Paris as you can get. The restaurant’s front-facing windows can be thrown open on nice days to allow a breeze into the restaurant, but the best seats are on the outdoor patio. Here, you’ll be protected from the sun and can enjoy some quality people-watching while you feast on oysters, wedge salads, and Parisienne dumplings.

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JudithVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Service, price value relationship and great brunch choices. Love the whole experience. I could have ordered everything on the menu.

When you’re under the striped awning at Louie Louie, surrounded by greenery and sipping a hibiscus-flavored French 75, you’ll feel about as close to Paris as you can get. The restaurant’s front-facing windows can be thrown open on nice days to allow a breeze into the restaurant, but the best seats are on the outdoor patio. Here, you’ll be protected from the sun and can enjoy some quality people-watching while you feast on oysters, wedge salads, and Parisienne dumplings.

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JudithVIP
Dined 4 days ago
Service, price value relationship and great brunch choices. Love the whole experience. I could have ordered everything on the menu.
4.6 (2745)
$30 and under
American
Center City

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Set on busy Chestnut Street, it’s not obvious that Continental Midtown has an impressive outdoor space. But the top floor of the building is home to a spacious rooftop that’s sometimes protected by windows, but breezy and open in good weather. The restaurant’s mid-century vibes extend to its open-air space, decorated with freestanding fireplaces and sleek furniture. Go for the tapas-style dishes and martini lineup, which includes a frozen appletini and a version made with olive-oil washed vodka.

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OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
I picked this on open table based on reviews and proximity to my friend’s hotel in Philly. I hadn’t been there before. They place has a mid-century, retro vibe and a cool sunken section in the middle. Food is good with a digestible-sized menu with lots of options. I have a pretty serious food allergy that the server took very seriously. She took notes on what I can’t have and kept coming back with safe options after discussing with the kitchen. Above and beyond! This place has AMAZING hummus!! Like, best ever! We both had the pad Thai with shrimp which was good. Sorbet for dessert. A couple of glasses of wine. Overall, really good!! We didn’t feel rushed and the server’s attention was spot on!

Set on busy Chestnut Street, it’s not obvious that Continental Midtown has an impressive outdoor space. But the top floor of the building is home to a spacious rooftop that’s sometimes protected by windows, but breezy and open in good weather. The restaurant’s mid-century vibes extend to its open-air space, decorated with freestanding fireplaces and sleek furniture. Go for the tapas-style dishes and martini lineup, which includes a frozen appletini and a version made with olive-oil washed vodka.

Top review
OpenTable Diner
Dined 2 days ago
I picked this on open table based on reviews and proximity to my friend’s hotel in Philly. I hadn’t been there before. They place has a mid-century, retro vibe and a cool sunken section in the middle. Food is good with a digestible-sized menu with lots of options. I have a pretty serious food allergy that the server took very seriously. She took notes on what I can’t have and kept coming back with safe options after discussing with the kitchen. Above and beyond! This place has AMAZING hummus!! Like, best ever! We both had the pad Thai with shrimp which was good. Sorbet for dessert. A couple of glasses of wine. Overall, really good!! We didn’t feel rushed and the server’s attention was spot on!
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