By Karen Talbot

July 28, 2026:  Enjoy a delicious meal at one of your favorite local spots....and even enjoy it outdoors!

See below for more information about eight great local restaurants with outdoor dining!

Bronxville Diner

112 Kraft Ave in Bronxville; (914) 779-1777

Bronxville Diner is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this August as a local mainstay offering superb food, a warm vibe, and great music!  The 50s retro style continues to appeal to all ages, as the community has kept it a popular place to dine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Come in for their specialty milkshakes or perfect Summer menu items and enjoy our pet-friendly outdoor dining area! Conveniently located across the Metro North train station. 

 Patsy's Pizzeria

143 Parkway Road in Bronxville:;(914) 614-8920

In 1933, the historic coal-oven Patsy's Pizzeria was established in Harlem and recognized as one of the original pizzerias of New York for its traditional New York-style thin-crust pizza. 

Today, Gieto Nicaj and his son, Alec, longtime Bronxville residents, serve their famous pizzas (Original, Margherita, Biaco, Quatro Stagiono, Prosciutto & Arugula, and weekly creations). They also serve charcuterie boards, freshly made pastas, wild-caught fish, prime steak, three burgers, chicken and eggplant parmigiana, veal milanese, eight antipasto choices, and insalita with several toppings.

The restaurant's ambiance radiates old-world charm in a stylish, contemporary environment. Their attractive outdoor dining area is perfect for a Summer meal.

They are conveniently located across from the Metro North train station, and open daily from 11am to 10pm. We have Happy Hour Monday to Friday from 4:00pm to 7:00pm.

Il GUSTO, 97 Lake Avenue, Tuckahoe, NY, 914-779-7944, ilgustotuckahoe.com

Il Gusto was voted "Best Restaurant - Diner's Choice 2025."

It is a "newly renovated" restaurant with delicious Italian Cuisine and Award-winning wines with an extensive wine list from around the world.

Enjoy weekly Chef's specials, fresh Italian flavors, homemade pasta, signature apps and entrées, steaks, and seafood that will melt in your mouth with every bite.

Their bi-level restaurant is spacious and bright, with a large elegant bar and an outdoor patio, weather permitting. Stop by with friends after work to enjoy a quick bite, cold beer, crafted cocktails, and a delicious happy Hour. Join us for lunch or dinner, or grab a delicious pizza to go. Happy Hour is 2 to 6pm Tues. - Fri. with 20% off at the Bar. 

PETER'S STEAKHOUSE, 1 Mill Road, Eastchester, NY, 914-202-7740, peterssteakhouseny.com

This summer, come and enjoy Peter's Steakhouse's attractive outdoor dining area in the heart of Eastchester.

The restaurant features classic and specialty cocktails, as well as white and red wine and beer.

They offer a Happy Hour menu from 4 to 8pm daily, and for lunch.

Their regular menu offers steak, seafood, and other specialties of the house, along with craft cocktails, wine. and beer.

 Opa Opa Fresh Greek, 116 Pondfield Rd, Bronxville, NY 10708

, 914-600-8129

For the freshest and most delicious Greek food, come and see Opa Opa in Bronxville.Frank Berisha is the owner, and the restaurant offers both inside and outdoor dining. The restaurant's menu is extensive and features all of the Greek food that you could possibly want to eat.

Takeout is also available, and clients can order by phone and pick up their orders or have them delivered by Uber Eats, DoorDash, Grubhub, or ChowNow. You're sure to enjoy a delicious meal at Opa Opa!

Sapori Restaurant Scarsdale, 2 Chase Road, Scarsdale, NY, 914-874-5316,This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., facebook page

Sapori of Scarsdale serves delicious Mediterranean food consistent with its name, which means flavors in Italian. The restaurant offers a wonderful outdoor space for dining and an elegant indoor space.

Start your meal with a refreshing Scarsdale Mule, made with Figenza Fig Vodka, fresh lime, and pomegranate juice, topped with ginger beer.

Summer menu highlights are Charred Spanish Octopus with lemon olive oil, crispy salt capers, and raw sweet Vidalia onion; Tuna Tartar with avocado, soy, honey emulsion, and taro chips; Whole Roasted Branzino (Mediterranean sea bass) with sauteed spinach, sauce vierge; and Scarsdale Salad with mesclun, avocado, mango, tomato, shaved fennel with champagne dressing.

Sapori is open Mon. - Thurs from 5 to 10 pm, Fri. and Sat. from 5 to 11 pm, and Sun. from 3 to 9 pm.