Where to eat outside in Downtown Brooklyn

Unless it’s raining, why stay indoors?

May 13, 2019

With the weather warming up (soon!) and the extra daylight lifting our spirits, it’s only a matter of time before everyone’s clamoring for a seat outside! There’s nothing better than al fresco dining, and we’re lucky to have a some solid options for fun and food in the sun.

Circa Brewing Co.
141 Lawrence Street

Beer and pizza … outdoors! Get over to Lawrence Street, where Downtown Brooklyn’s favorite brewery sets up outdoor seating in the warmer months. Perfect for midday lunch, after-work drinks, or Sunday brunch, Circa is perfect any day of the week, and even better in the fresh downtown air.

Kimoto Rooftop (above)
216 Duffield Street

Grab a drink and go high above DTBK! Break taking views, cocktails, and nibbles abound at Kimoto Rooftop, situated above the Aloft and Sheraton hotels. You’ll want to get cozy and stay for the sunset, and maybe even dinner!

Bigeye Sushi
2 MetroTech Center

Made-to-order sushi, made to eat outside! Take your spicy tuna outside to a collection of bistro tables and chairs right on shady Lawrence Street. Featuring a bevy of freshly prepared bowls and rolls, get all your vitamins and omega-3s with a side of vitamin D.

Columbus Park | Borough Hall (above)
209 Joralemon Street

Whether enjoying coffee or a meal, take a seat at one of our bistro tables or on the grand steps of Borough Hall for a spot in the middle of it all. Indulge in some people-watching, relax to the sound of the fountain, or peruse the produce at the farmer’s market just steps away.

Chow down outside in one of our public plazas:

Albee Square (above)
Fulton and Bond Streets

Take a seat in the heart of the Fulton Mall, surrounded by flowers and other locals. Grab anything from a cappuccino to a salmon burger at Al B’s, or some delicacies from DeKalb Market Hall, and take it all in!

Willoughby Plaza (above)
Adams and Willoughby Streets

Grabbing goodies from Cava, Potbelly Sandwich Shop, Panera Bread, the Juice Shop, Willo B’s, or Shake Shack? Bring it outside and enjoy it at Willoughby Plaza. Get some sun or cool down in the shade under our snazzy blue umbrellas.

MetroTech Commons (above)

Serene MetroTech Commons offers a variety of seating options, whether on the lawn or outside one of the many eateries lining the square. Get some fresh air or even a nap in one of the coveted Adirondack chairs!