60 Best Outdoor Spots in New Orleans, LA (2026)
Looking for outdoor spots in New Orleans, LA? We've tracked 60 outdoor spots. Browse the list below — or let our AI trip planner build a New Orleans itinerary around them.
Top picks
Our highest-rated outdoor spots in New Orleans
All Outdoor Spots in New Orleans
Ranked by visitor ratings and reviews
4.5.6.7.8.9.10.11.12.13.14.15.16.17.18.19.20.21.22.23.24.25.26.27.28.29.30.31.32.33.34.35.36.37.38.39.40.41.42.43.44.45.46.47.48.49.50.
Mammoth Espresso
Bearcat Cafe
Rosalita's Backyard Tacos
Tonti's Hand
Fat Boy’s Pizza
Vals
the flagpole
The Station
Botanicals Nola
Joey K's
Bourrée
Cowbell
Midori Sushi and Hibachi Express
Petite Closet Cafe
Zasu
Sukho Thai
Pizza Delicious
Plum Street Snowballs
The Bell
Gasa Gasa
Habana Outpost
Markey's Bar
Boucherie
Nomiya
Wonderland & Sea
IHOP
The Joint
Tout De Suite
Gris-Gris
Friendly Bar
Palm and Pine
Hivolt Coffee
Cafe Beignet
HEY Coffee Co.
The Daily Beet
Tacos & Beer
Don Villavaso on the Bayou
Wishing Town Bakery Cafe
Satsuma Maple
Parkway Bakery & Tavern
The Orange Couch
Galaxie Tacos
Who Dat Coffee Cafe
The Club Ms Mae’s
PJ's Coffee House
World Famous Corporation Bar & Grill
Munch Factory
Frequently asked questions
Where are the best outdoor spots in New Orleans?
We track 60 outdoor-friendly spots in New Orleans, LA — patios, beer gardens, parks, riverside venues, and open-air restaurants. top-rated picks is one of the most-visited. Outdoor seating is first-come at most spots; the larger venues take reservations for groups.
Whats the best season for outdoor dining in New Orleans?
In New Orleans, LA, the prime outdoor window runs spring through late fall, with heat lamps and umbrellas extending the shoulder seasons. Summer middays can be brutal — most regulars target morning brunch or evening happy hour for the comfortable temps.
Are the outdoor spots in New Orleans pet-friendly?
Many of the 60 outdoor venues on this list welcome leashed dogs on the patio — LA health code allows it at the operators discretion. Check the business page or call ahead at upscale spots; policies vary even within the same neighborhood.
Do outdoor venues in New Orleans have heaters or shade?
Most of the patios and beer gardens here have at least some shade (umbrellas, awnings, mature trees) and a portion run heat lamps fall through spring. The amenities section on each business page calls out heaters, fans, and misters when available.
More in New Orleans
Plan Your Visit to New Orleans
Use our AI trip planner to build the perfect itinerary for New Orleans, LA.