While the East Village itself remains cool, the weather is warming up, which means it's time to enjoy your meals alfresco. Take a look at our top restaurants for outdoor dining in the East Village.

#1 Cafe Mogador

Cafe Mogador sits at the forefront of Moroccan cuisine in Manhattan, and is a popular choice for outdoor dining in the East Village. The street side terrace allows for a cosmopolitan scene while enjoying traditional Moroccan dishes. The lighter fare includes the Herb Goat Cheese Salad with Organic Greens, Beets, Apple, and Maple Walnuts. The most popular options at Cafe Mogador are the unique Moroccan Tagines--long simmered stews seasoned with a traditional blend of herbs and spices and served with basmati rice or couscous. Fantastic food and an extensive wine list, what’s not to like about this East Village Cafe?

#2 The Mermaid Inn

The East Village’s Mermaid Inn is considered among the best seafood restaurants in Manhattan. Alfresco diners can sit alongside 2nd Avenue or in a backyard patio section, both offering their own charm. Many regulars start with an order of a half dozen littleneck clams while others opt for the Jonah Crab Cake with Lola Rosa, Pea Sprouts, Dijon, and Lemon Oil. The Mermaid Inn offers several fresh fish options, but the most popular has to be the Lobster Sandwich on a Griddled Brioche Bun and Old Bay Fries. The Mermaid Inn has a Monday happy hour from 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm, and is one of the top restaurants for outdoor dining in the East Village.

#3 Frank

Modeled after Italy’s trattorias and osterias, Frank offers classic homestyle dining options and outdoor dining in the East Village. Surrounded by a white picket fence with fresh basil growing about, patrons can take in the atmosphere while dining on authentic and tomato heavy Italian cuisine. Start with the Burrata Mozzerella, but make sure to leave room for an old fashioned bowl of Spaghetti and Meatballs. Frank understands the importance of wine, and boasts a list of over 750 different wine options.

#4 Tree Bistro

Tucked away in the East Village is a cozy family-owned bistro with an affinity for trees. The menu at Tree Bistro is thorough, with dishes ranging from the Tree Salad with Mesclun Greens, Plum Tomatoes, Blue Cheese, Croutons, and Bacon-Honey Mustard Dressing to the more robust entrees like Rabbit in Mustard Sauce with Carrots and Mashed Potatoes. Tree Bistro also offers various cheeses and wines, and the always popular Fried Oreo. This well-rounded menu is only eclipsed by their outdoor garden patio--a perfect place for outdoor dining in the East Village.

#5 7A

Not only is the extensive, yet casual, dining menu at 7A available 24 hours a day, but this Manhattan diner offers lively outdoor dining in the East Village. 7a is a step above your average diner, with a menu ranging from your basic Chicken Fingers and Fries with Honey Mustard Sauce to the less-than-common Lobster Macaroni and Cheese. If late-night dining isn’t your thing, their prix-fixe brunch with mimosas is a popular cinemchoice on those warm Manhattan mornings.

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