Outdoor Seating in Brooklyn worth going out for.

Williamsburg stopped being the answer a while ago, and Bed-Stuy and Ridgewood have been picking up the slack.

I keep track of outdoor seating in Brooklyn and only keep the ones worth going to. Ask me what you're after.

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Happy Hour at Gertrude’s

Happy Hour at Gertrude’s Great Terrace

Wed, Sep 16 · 5:00 PM

Prospect Heights • $$

Oysters & jewish soul food

Food Pop-Up: Empanada Papa

Food Pop-Up: Empanada Papa One-time only

Fri, Sep 18 · 2:00 PM

Red Hook • $$

Empanadas & harbor pints

Food Truck: El Toro Rojo

Food Truck: El Toro Rojo One-time only

Sat, Sep 19 · 12:00 PM

Red Hook • $$

Waterfront brewery & Mexican bites

Food Pop-Up: Chaat Dog

Food Pop-Up: Chaat Dog One-time only

Sun, Sep 20 · 12:00 PM

Red Hook • $$

Desi-american hot dog mashup

Food Truck: Red Hook Lobster Pound

Food Truck: Red Hook Lobster Pound One-time only

Sun, Sep 20 · 12:00 PM

Red Hook • $$

Lobster rolls & harbor views

Food Pop-Up: Jerry Pepper’s — Strong Rope Brewery

Food Pop-Up: Jerry Pepper’s — Strong Rope Brewery One-time only

Fri, Sep 25 · 12:00 PM

Red Hook • $$

Smash burgers by the water

Creole Festival

Creole Festival

Sun, Sep 27 · 3:00 PM

Fulton Ferry District

Caribbean & Creole flavors

Brooklyn Night Market

Brooklyn Night Market

Mon, Sep 28 · 4:00 PM

Sunset Park

Monthly waterfront food festival

Smoked Spice BBQ Event

Smoked Spice BBQ Event One-time only

Mon, Oct 5 · 3:00 PM

Red Hook • $$

Texas-caribbean bbq & craft beer

Afternoon Tea

Afternoon Tea Great Terrace

Sun, Sep 20 · 12:00 PM

Williamsburg • $$

Rooftop tea service with skyline views

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Outdoor Dining at Popina

Outdoor Dining at Popina Great Terrace

Wed, Sep 16 · 5:00 PM

Columbia Street Waterfront District • $$

Roman pasta & negronis al fresco

Sunset Hour

Sunset Hour Great Terrace

Wed, Sep 16 · 5:00 PM

Williamsburg • $$

Skyline views & happy hour

Brunch

Brunch Great Terrace

Sat, Sep 19 · 10:30 AM

Greenpoint

Japanese-American comfort brunch

Smorgasburg

Smorgasburg

Sun, Sep 20 · 11:00 AM

Brooklyn

Global street food feast

Afternoon Tea Service

Afternoon Tea Service Great Terrace

Sun, Sep 20 · 12:00 PM

Williamsburg • $$

Savory rooftop tea service

boubouki {souvlaki}

boubouki {souvlaki} One-time only

Thu, Sep 24 · 6:00 PM

Clinton Hill • $

Greek skewers & drafts

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Frequently asked questions

How are these outdoor seating in Brooklyn chosen?

I go through what's actually on nearby and keep only the ones worth the trip. Nobody pays to be on this list.

Is everything here still happening?

Yes. If it's on the list, it's still on — anything that's finished drops off by itself.

How do I find something that suits me?

Open the map and tell me what you're after — a good terrace, somewhere that works with kids, something on tonight. I'll answer and narrow it down with you.

Do I need an account?

No, everything here is browsable without one. An account is how I learn your taste, your people and your saves, so what I show you keeps getting closer to what you'd actually go to. You can also have ideas sent to you by email or message if you want them.

Is it free?

Yes, completely.

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