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The 11 best restaurants to dine outdoors in Philadelphia

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by Maddy Sweitzer-Lamme
Updated May 30, 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.

A photo of Trattoria Carina restaurant
4.8
4.8 (1125)
$31 to $50
Italian
Center City
About the 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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DanielleVIP
Dined on Feb 25, 2025
The food was so delicious!  the service was excellent and the atmosphere was cozy. Definitely going back and trying the rest of the items on the menu.
A photo of Parc restaurant
4.8
4.8 (17678)
$31 to $50
French
Rittenhouse Square
About the restaurant

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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Jason
Dined 1 day ago
We sat outside for our anniversary dinner and the staff was so friendly and helpful the entire time. Our food came out in a decent time and was very good. The view from Parc’s outside dining is a beautiful view to have with your meal and I highly recommend it!
A photo of La Llorona Cantina Mexicana restaurant
5.0
5 (199)
$30 and under
Mexican
South Philly
About the restaurant

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 5 days ago
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
A photo of Positano Coast by Aldo Lamberti restaurant
4.6
4.6 (4000)
$30 and under
Italian
Old City
About the restaurant

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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SandraVIP
Dined 3 days ago
The food was excellent, the group have a great time. If we were to come back to Philadelphia again we would go back.
A photo of Talula’s Garden restaurant
4.9
4.9 (13365)
$50 and over
American
Washington Square
About the restaurant

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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JimVIP
Dined 1 day ago
A wonderful experience. Excellent and interresting food, universally friendly and attentive staff and beautiful setting.
A photo of Moshulu restaurant
4.6
4.6 (8735)
$30 and under
Contemporary American
Penn's Landing
About the restaurant

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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ThomasM
Dined 1 day ago
Amazing Everytime! The views are amazing! The Service is Top Notch!
A photo of Estia - Philadelphia restaurant
4.8
4.8 (8905)
$50 and over
Greek
Center City
About the restaurant

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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OpenTable Diner
Dined 3 days ago
Estia is always an amazing experience. Great food and wait staff, I love brining my friends and family here
A photo of Sor Ynez restaurant
4.6
4.6 (132)
$30 and under
Mexican
Northern Liberties
About the restaurant

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 Dec 1, 2022
O my! Fabulous food, drinks, and service!! Authentic experience in every way! Will be returning again and again and again!
A photo of Tria Rittenhouse restaurant
4.8
4.8 (434)
$30 and under
Wine Bar
Rittenhouse Square
About the restaurant

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 Mar 1, 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!
A photo of Louie Louie Bistro Bar restaurant
4.5
4.5 (1837)
$30 and under
French American
University City
About the restaurant

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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Gelea
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing aesthetics, super tasty food and amazing service. The perfect brunch spot!
A photo of Continental Midtown restaurant
4.6
4.6 (2741)
$30 and under
American
Center City
About the restaurant

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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Jillian
Dined 2 days ago
delicious, fun choices and great cocktails! love the rooftop
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