The Italian seafood-centric restaurant Marea (240 Central Park S., midtown) is known for bringing dramatic decor to its outdoor seating overlooking Central Park. In the winter, it was après ski-themed and now it's simply full of vibrant blooms, vines and leaves.
NYC's concrete jungle surprisingly has its fair share of gardens to walk in, but actually dining in one is a special treat. This past year, so many restaurants and bars have incorporated that secret-garden vibe into their décor by adding hundreds of flowers, vines and lush canopies.
Several are drop-dead gorgeous enough that we've listed them as the best outdoor dining spots in NYC; others are so beautifully tucked away that they made our guide to the best hidden backyards, gardens and patios for outdoor dining in NYC.
But each of the following restaurants, bars and rooftops are top-notch if you're looking for a floral escape or garden getaway while you imbibe and dine in NYC.
