8. Monika’s Café Bar
Café by day, bar at night, Monika’s
Café Bar (cafebarastoria.com, 32-
90 36th St.) is a great spot to enjoy
outdoor brunch or a refreshing
cocktail (check out their cocktail of
the day) for those warm summer
evenings. Their outdoor seating
consists of smaller tables in front,
but their large windows remain open
in the summer to give the illusion
of being outdoors even from the
lounge-y interior.
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Photo via Instagram/@monikas_cafe_bar
10. Mar's
Take a trip to Mar's
( l i f eatmars.com,
34-21 34th Ave.) in
your own backyard
to experience some
specialty cocktails
and oysters at
this sleek seafood
joint. Their outdoor
front patio is the
perfect spot to take
advantage of their
oyster happy hour
with co-workers.
Photo via mojaveny.com
Photo via Instagram/@life_at_mars
11. Sweet Afton
For some classic American bites and craft cocktails, head over
to Sweet Afton (sweetaftonbar.com, 30-09 34th St.). Boasting
a front patio and modest outdoor garden in back, this is the
place where you can enjoy that burger guilt-free in an ambient
environment — and take in some live music Monday nights while
you’re at it.
Photo via Instagram/@sweetaftonbar
9. Mojave
If Mexican is more your speed, check out Mojave (mojaveny.
com, 22-36 31st St.). Enjoy your favorite Mexican dishes or a
refreshing tequila cocktail in their spacious back patio. The space
is generously decorated with desert plants and its own fully
stocked outdoor bar. String lights illuminate the patio at night,
transporting you to a Mexican paradise.