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Here are 10 places in Queens where you can
enjoy an outdoor dining experience this summer
BY EMILY DAVENPORT
edavenport@qns.com / @QNS
As the temperature heats up, many
restaurants are cranking up the air conditioning
to make their guests more
comfortable. While the cool air feels
nice, sometimes you want to enjoy the
warm breeze that comes with summer.
One of the best parts of summer is
getting to eat outside. Here are a few
spots around Queens where you can
experience great outdoor dining.
1. Bourbon Street, 40-12 Bell Blvd.,
Bayside
Located right on Bell Boulevard,
Bourbon Street will make you feel as if
you’ve been sent to New Orleans. Head
up to their rooftop seating for great
food and cocktails in a comfortable,
casual environment.
2. Nowadays, 56-06 Cooper Ave.,
Ridgewood
If you’re looking to enjoy a cold brew
in a place that has the comforts of home,
Nowadays is the place to be this summer.
On top of having a delicious food
and drink menu, they have a bocce ball
set, chess, checkers and backgammon sets
with the playing boards painted directly
onto the picnic tables and a ping-pong
table for customers to use.
3. A+ Roof Bar, 39-16 College Point
Blvd., Flushing
Drinks on the roof, anyone? A+ Roof
Bar sits on top of The Parc Hotel and
offers stunning views of the Manhattan
skyline while you sip on your favorite
summer cocktails.
4. Jägerhaus Gastropub & Biergarten,
15-16 149th St., Whitestone
Enjoy a contemporary twist on
German and American cuisine at
Jägerhaus Gastropub & Biergarten.
Their outdoor space with long picnic
tables allows you and your group to
have plenty of space while enjoying a
pretzel that’s the size of your face.
5. Anable Basin Sailing, 4-40 44th
Dr., Long Island City
Get a closeup view of the Manhattan
skyline and the East River while dining
at Anable Basin Sailing. With their specialty
menu and beautiful views, you’ll
find yourself coming here again and
again this summer.
6. Jack’s Fire Department, 39-46
Skillman Ave., Sunnyside
Sometimes you just want char-grilled
wings and loaded fries. At Jack’s Fire
Department, patrons can enjoy their
cozy outdoor space while enjoying classic
bar food menu and brews.
7. Nick’s Bistro, 104-20 Metropolitan
Ave., Forest Hills
Transport yourself to Italy and
Greece as you enjoy your meal at Nick’s
Bistro. Their outdoor seating is limited,
so be sure to get there early for a
good spot!
8. Bocaito Cafe & Wine Bar, 81-15
Northern Blvd., Jackson Heights
What could be better than enjoying
great food and wine outside? Whether
you’re coming for brunch, dinner or
happy hour, Bocaito Cafe & Wine
Bar offers a comfortable outdoor dining
experience complete with giant
umbrellas for shade.
9. Tu Casa Restaurant, 119-35
Metropolitan Ave., Kew Gardens
Looking for delicious Peruvian food
while enjoying the summer weather?
Tu Casa’s Kew Gardens location allows
customers to enjoy outdoor seating
while munching on Peruvian favorites
such as chalet fritas and carne guisada.
10. IL Bambino, 34-08 31st Ave.,
Astoria
Get a taste of hand-made meats,
cheeses and breads for a fresh meal this
summer at IL Bambino. Their rustic
outdoor space is shady, which is perfect
for those who want to enjoy the
weather but don’t want to be cooked
in the sun.
