620837 Mon May 18 13:15:07 -0700 2009 8 18 Manhattan 0 4694813 Once the warm weather decides to stay, I know I'll want to start enjoying my meals outside. So what is your all time favorite dinner spot for al fresco dining? My requirements - good food and outdoor seating, preferably not expensive. Thanks. Mon May 18 13:15:07 -0700 2009 135131 fooodie 1 4694855 Any specific cuisine?? I like: Markt Marseille (damn, they make a KILLER burger!) Bowery Bar & Grill (I understand that the food isn't worthy of writing home about, but I just adore the amazing outdoor space) good Almond La Lanterna Caffe www.thelunchbelle.com Mon May 18 13:27:12 -0700 2009 4694813 110996 LeahBaila 2 4703416 Thanks for the suggestiosn so far. No cuisines in particular, but prefer a casual setting. And good for sharing is always a plus :) Thu May 21 08:42:41 -0700 2009 4694855 135131 fooodie 3 4703529 Thanks to RGR, I went to Marseille for the first time this past weekend. The restaurant is lovely and the al-fresco dining cannot be beat. Plus, I'm convinced that they have one of the city's TOP 3 burgers. www.thelunchbelle.com Thu May 21 09:11:07 -0700 2009 4703416 110996 LeahBaila 4 4705026 Glad to hear you enjoyed Marseille, Leah. We haven't been recently, so it's especially good to know that it hasn't slipped. I really do like the very attractive interior space, but I never sit outside because I don't like sidewalk seating. Thu May 21 17:24:57 -0700 2009 4703529 13867 RGR 1 4694943 a couple of recent threads: http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/615369 http://chowhound.chow.com/topics/612596 you'll find more if you search for "patio" or "garden" Mon May 18 13:45:34 -0700 2009 4694813 103920 goodhealthgourmet 1 4695118 Gascogne - http://www.gascognenyc.com Convivio - http://www.convivionyc.com I Coppi - http://www.icoppinyc.com I Trulli - http://www.itrulli.com Mon May 18 14:36:07 -0700 2009 4694813 13867 RGR 1 4704712 Actually I think Mercadito Grove in the West Village is nice - outdoor seating (lots of restaurants around there have it) and the tacos and guac are perfect for sharing. Another choice in the West Village is Bar Pitt. www.yummyinthecity.com Thu May 21 14:59:51 -0700 2009 4694813 301812 YummyInTheCity 1 4704719 Sorry - also NY Magazine did a nice posting on this as well. http://nymag.com/daily/food/2008/08/the_great_grub_street_map_of_s.html Thu May 21 15:00:51 -0700 2009 4694813 301812 YummyInTheCity