Eating outside is of my favorite things about summer in Philadelphia. Outdoor dining and drinking opportunities are available across the city, from coffee-shop backyards to restaurant roofdecks. Below, I've compiled a list of the restaurants I've reviewed that offer the opportunity to dine under the sky (or at least under the restaurant's awning).
1. El Camino Real
Photo: Meg Favreau
El Camino Real has several picnic-bench-style tables along 2nd Street and Liberties Walk.
1040 N. 2nd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-925-1110
2. Fond
Photo: Meg Favreau
This new American BYOB from former Le Bec-Fin chefs has a small number of outside tables.
1617 E. Passyunk Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19148
215-551-5000
3. Honey's Sit-N-Eat
Photo: Meg Favreau
Honey's awning and umbrellas make it a great outdoor option even when it looks like it might rain.
800 N. 4th St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-925-1150
4. PYT
Photo: Meg Favreau
Not only does PYT offer several outdoor tables, but some of them are in view of the Piazza's big TV screen, making it a good place to grab a burger and beer while watching the Phillies.
1050 N. Hancock St.
Philadelphia, PA 19123
215-268-7825
5. Village Whiskey
Photo: Meg Favreau
Jose Garces' burger joint has outdoor tables tucked on Sansom Street.
118 S. 20th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19103
215-665-1088
