AOA's Capital Region Outdoor Dining Map
Zoom, click, chill out.
A few weeks back we desperately wanted to go someplace, get something to eat and sit outside. Alas, the weather was a little ahead of local dining establishments that day. But the hunt got us thinking.
And here's the result: AOA's Capital Regional Outdoor Dining Map. It's a listing (and map!) of places you can have a drink or get something to eat -- and sit outside at the same time. There are about 40 establishments on the list right now and we'd very much like to add more (along with pictures and descriptions). If you can think of a few not listed (we know we've missed a bunch), post about it in the comments and we'll add it.
Now all we need is the return of warm weather.
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Comments
El Mariachi on Hamilton has a fabulous back patio.
Justin's, Totem Sushi, Tess' Lark Tavern, Provence and Beff's in Delmar all have some outdoor seating.
If you extend it to bars and cafes, you could also include Debbie's Kitchen, Scratch, the Daily Grind, the Lionheart and the Ultraviolet Cafe.
... said jess on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:15 AM | link
Ooops. You already had Provence. Sorry!
... said jess on Apr 30, 2008 at 10:16 AM | link
This is great!! My friends and I always have the hardest time remembering who has outdoor dining. Yay, AOA!
... said kathie on Apr 30, 2008 at 11:10 AM | link
The Black Cat in Cohoes (White St.) has a very cute, courtyardish area for drinks (food is decent too!!)
... said CMA on Apr 30, 2008 at 1:16 PM | link
I see you have Nicole's Bistro in Quackenbush Square listed, but not Nicole’s Restaurant on Delaware Ave. in Albany. The latter has a nice back patio (and good food, too).
... said KJS on Apr 30, 2008 at 2:34 PM | link
Great idea, by the way . . . thanks for doing this. It'll come in handy . . .
... said KJS on Apr 30, 2008 at 2:37 PM | link
Graney's on New Scotland Avenue has outdoor seating. Also, Recovery Room at the New Hilton Garden Inn on New Scotland has a large outdoor patio.
... said MN on Apr 30, 2008 at 4:34 PM | link
Thank you for doing this! Last Saturday, my husband and I sat around for an hour thinking of somewhere we could go for dinner and sit outside......once we finally ventured out, the place that we thought might have outdoor seating, didn't!
... said Krystyna on Apr 30, 2008 at 8:17 PM | link
Pinto and Hobbes has outdoor dining too, underneath an awning along Dove.
... said jess on May 1, 2008 at 9:25 AM | link
The Water's Edge Lighthouse in Glenville...just over the Freeman's Bridge...patio is built overlooking the Mohawk...gorgeous!
www.thewatersedgelighthouse.com
... said DL on May 1, 2008 at 3:05 PM | link
Amigo's in Schuylerville. Amazing food!
www.amigoscantina.net
42 Ferry St
Schuylerville, NY 12871
(518) 695-9595
... said Marcy on May 1, 2008 at 4:56 PM | link
You forgot My Lihn's, which has a lovely back deck and amazing food.
... said JC on May 2, 2008 at 9:07 AM | link
The Orchard has a large patio/ as well as a covered tent. It is in midtown Albany. Use the website for directions ( off Everett Rd and Central Ave) since most GPS programs seem to be wrong! Live summer music as well.
... said karen noonan on May 2, 2008 at 10:34 AM | link
The Cat's Meow is incorrectly listed on Google Maps as:
14 Karner Rd
Albany, NY 12205
I updated the Google Map to the correct:
14 New Karner Rd
Guilderland, NY 12084
Per Google, it will take a few hours for the update to be published.
... said Sandor on May 2, 2008 at 12:03 PM | link
Please add Mangia Slingerlands (soon to be the last one standing :( , we're not going anywhere !) located at 1562 New Scotland Road. A nice itimate patio with fantastic food, drink and service! We look forward to seeing you soon.
... said PETER on May 2, 2008 at 2:59 PM | link
Here's a few more:
The Wine Bar & Bistro on Lark St. has a great courtyard seating area.
Beff's on Everett Road also has a small patio in the back.
BFS on Western Avenue has a side patio.
... said Michele on May 3, 2008 at 2:33 PM | link
The Riverfront Bar and Grill located in Albany's Corning Perserve and The Rusty Anchor located in Watervliet's Hudson Shores Park, are the areas only 2 stationary floating restaurants. All dining at both locations is located outdoors on the Hudson River. The Riverfron will open on May 9th, and The Rusty Anchor opens May 16th
... said Carol Ann on May 4, 2008 at 9:03 AM | link
I have a couple more to add:
Jumping Jack's in Scotia
Clinton's Ditch in Schenectady (outdoor patio)
... said Copperpot on May 4, 2008 at 11:25 AM | link
Please add La Serre Restaurant, 14 Green St. Downtown Albany.
... said Linda on May 6, 2008 at 10:52 AM | link
Appletini's Cafe
Central Avenue
Albany
... said DD on Jun 8, 2008 at 5:48 PM | link
Hudson Harbor Steak & Seafood right across from Franklin's Tower has a nice outdoor deck and effing awesome steak
... said guitarzan on Jun 12, 2008 at 4:11 PM | link
Cafe Hollywood on Lark has a great deck
... said Spencer on May 29, 2009 at 2:58 PM | link
Lanie's Cafe! They have good food and a great patio!
... said Jaime on May 29, 2009 at 4:00 PM | link
Couple of places that come to mind that don't seem to be on the list:
Bread and Jam in Cohoes has added a few outdoor tables.
Trader Ed's up in Lansingburgh has a few tables out front and a "patio" out back...though that is sort of enclosed.
... said Bob F. on May 30, 2009 at 1:33 PM | link
Angelo's 677 Prime has a covered patio.
677 Broadway, Albany
518.427.7463
http://677prime.com
http://twitpic.com/58dho
Prime at Saratoga National has a covered veranda and large patio.
458 Union Ave., Saratoga Springs
518.583.4653
http://www.golfsaratoga.com
http://twitpic.com/7kdbm
... said KC on Jun 16, 2009 at 4:07 PM | link
Please include what I believe is the most spectacular outside dining in our area, The Hofbrau at Warners Lake. They've recently gone thru (yet another) change in owners and having dined there twice, I feel ready to endorse them.
Absolutely the outside area can't be beat for scenery and that Euro/Alpina feel. The food is great, tho standard German fare, the beer as well altho you won't find any on tap, just bottled.
We've also found the service to be very friendly and competent. We have no relation to this business other than satisfied customers and feel they need more business to help get the place off the ground. It really is a jewel in the Hilltowns.
C.
... said ChuckD on Jun 26, 2009 at 10:41 AM | link
Guys, seriously--the Biergarten's not on there? Not only do they have (some) outdoor dining, their interior looks like you're outside, too! It's outdoor dining inside--the best of both worlds!
... said Siobhan on Jun 26, 2009 at 11:59 AM | link
Was checking the map and:
- Cafe Hollywood on Lark St. in Albany has a patio where you can eat,
- Mezzo is gone (crying inside),
... said -S on Jul 12, 2009 at 12:44 PM | link
Also, the patio at New World is officially open.
... said B on Jul 13, 2009 at 2:24 AM | link
Garden Bistro 24
1839 Central Ave
Colonie, NY 12205
(518) 456-4655
Katie O'Byrne's
121 Wall Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 395-5999
Manhattan Exchange
607 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 374-5930
Cafe Nola
617 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12305
(518) 357-8628
Scotti's Restaurant
1730 Union Street
Schenectady, NY 12309
(518) 393-7440
... said J on Aug 13, 2010 at 3:51 PM | link
Beff's Delmar no longer exists, but Swifty's Restaurant and Pub (home of Daniel B.'s "eat this" reviewed Buffalo Burger - and the restaurant now located in the old Beff's location), has a great patio outside on the Four Corners. They have live music many nights and move their Thursday Night Trivia outside for the summer!
... said Mike R on May 6, 2011 at 1:58 PM | link
Dinosaur BBQ in Troy should probably be listed. I don't know what the atmosphere is there but the deck is on a premium space along the riverfront.
... said Sean on Jun 3, 2011 at 3:01 PM | link
More Perecca's (Breakfast & Italian lunch/dinner)
31 N Jay St
Schenectady, NY 12305
... said Francesca on Jun 4, 2011 at 7:04 PM | link
Paolo Lombardi's Ristorante
104 West Sand Lake Rd
Wynantskill, New York 12198
They have an amazingly large new covered patio (great even when it's raining!) plus amazing frozen drinks (think - Italian Margarita!). Atmosphere is more casual than the inside restaurant - great for happy hour!
... said Linda Verde on Jul 31, 2012 at 10:52 AM | link
On your list: Beff's, Delmar-367 Delaware Ave--Changed owners and name a while back. It is called Swifty's. Still has outdoor dining.
... said Amy on May 9, 2013 at 11:53 AM | link
Just moved to Albany & encountered your list. To add to it:
Old English Pub & Pantry
http://www.theoldeenglish.com
... said Laura on Jun 17, 2013 at 9:52 PM | link