When spring and summer roll around, diners and drinkers around the world love to indulge outdoors. (And if you’re in a destination that enjoys temperate climes year-round, you can even do so in the winter!) Since we’re big fans of hotels, we’ve taken a look at properties across the United States, from cities to the countryside, that offer great outdoor restaurant and bars. Read on to inspire your wanderlust -- and entice your stomach!
1. Hilton Waikoloa Village, Hawaii
It’s little surprise thatHawaiiis home to many hotels that offer plenty of alfresco dining, as stunning views — and great weather — abound. To catch a great sunset at dinner, you’ll want to considerHilton Waikoloa Village’sKamuela Provision Company, which offers farm-to-table (or sea-to-table) dishes on a large lanai. KPC, as the eatery is nicknamed, is just one of seven restaurants on the property.
2. The James New York
In the summertime, New Yorkers flock to alfresco dining and drinking spots, and theJames HotelinSoHois a perennial favorite, with two outdoor options to choose from. There’s the rooftop bar, Jimmy, which has a pool and an indoor/outdoor lounge, and there’s also the Garden at David Burke, the outdoor portion of the on-site restaurant, shown here.
3. Calistoga Ranch, an Auberge Resort
When inNapa Valley, there are truly only three things that need to be on your to-do list: eat, drink, and be merry. Luckily at the secludedCalistoga Ranch, you can check off all three, particularly if you snag a dinner reservation at the on-site Lakehouse Restaurant. It has both indoor and outdoor spaces that both overlook Lake Lommel for picturesque views. For a more casual affair, try the Pool Terrace for lunch.
4. The Freehand Miami
If you need a break from the raucous scene onSouth Beach, head a little north to theFreehand Miami, a rather chic hostel with one of the best low-key bars in the area — Broken Shaker. Grab a cocktail at the bar and head for the patio, filled with mismatched lawn furniture strewn about the foliage. And of course there’s a pool. This isMiami, after all!
5. Montage Laguna Beach, California
Sunny SouthernCaliforniais a prime locale for dining under the sun or stars. We recommend dropping by theMontage Laguna Beach有一个休闲餐在马赛克酒吧和格栅,which serves classically beachy California fare, from ceviche to surf and turf. The restaurant sits atop a bluff, so it’s got one of the best views of the Pacific in town.
6. Ace Hotel New Orleans
Come summer, it gets hot inNola. And we mean HOT. So what better way to spend the day than hanging poolside at theAce Hotel’srooftop garden and lounge, Alto? You can nibble on tasty bites all day long, sip frozen cocktails, and take a dip in the pool when the humidity gets a bit overwhelming.
7. Hotel Del Coronado, San Diego
Westward views over the Pacific never get old, and neither does enjoying them at an outdoor bar. EnterHotel Del Coronado’saptly named Sunset Bar, where guests can indulge in a tipple or two around a fire pit at dusk. It’s a great way to end a day of sightseeing inSan Diego— or to kickstart your night out
8. Spring Creek Ranch, Jackson Hole, Wyoming
Rather than offering a city view from a rooftop or an ocean view from a cliffside spot,Spring Creek Ranch’supscale Granary Restaurant gives diners unobstructed views of the Grand Teton Mountains from its terrace. The menu features local cuisine, from elk to trout. If you’re not staying at the hotel, you can arrange for a shuttle to pick you up from downtownJackson.
9. The Beverly Hills Hotel, Los Angeles
The Beverly Hills Hotel’sPolo Lounge is aLos Angelesstaple, serving all sorts of celebrity clientele over the course of its history. The iconic indoor/outdoor restaurant is bedecked in pink and green hues. In the summer, live jazz is played on the patio in the evenings, making for a relaxing evening. We also recommend dining here for breakfast — or you can catch jazz at Sunday brunch.
10. The Godfrey Hotel Chicago
The weather inChicagodoesn’t always favor an outdoor restaurant or bar, but for a few glorious months each summer, it holds up just fine. For a swanky rooftop lounge in Chicago, there’s no better pick than theGodfrey Hotel’sIO Godfrey (the IO actually stands for indoor/outdoor). The 15,000-square-foot-space has a section with a retractable roof to offer even more outdoor space when the weather permits it.
11. Auberge du Soleil, Napa Valley, California
Another Auberge resort inNapa Valley,this hotelhas a Michelin-starred eatery, The Restaurant at Auberge du Soleil. It perfects theCaliforniaindoor-outdoor vibe, with sprawling windows allowing diners on the interior to experience the grand views of the valley. But there is, of course a terrace to dine on as well. You’ll likely want to take your time here to savor one or two of the restaurant’s 15,000 bottles of wine.
12. Pod 39, New York
Though outdoor space comes at a premium inNew York City, it’s not only luxury hotels that have alfresco dining and drinking spaces.Pod 39,a pod hotel in theGramercy/Murray Hillarea, has a fun and funky rooftop bar surrounded by brick walls and red columns. The spot on the 17th floor has views of the East River and the Empire State Building.
13. 1 Hotel South Beach, Miami
What better name for aSouth Beach比砂箱的露天酒吧?这就是世界卫生大会t you’ll find at1 Hotel South Beach. Here, visitors can relax under pergolas on white sofas and sip and dine on items from a menu by Tom Colicchio during the day. And if you need to cool down, you can jump right into the pool.
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