This Enchanting Garden Restaurant In New York Will Transport You To Another World

As winter moves its way into spring, we all start thinking about outdoor dining. It’s true that nothing beats dining al fresco, and that is especially true if there is a garden involved. Something about being around plants while eating is just so satisfying. For residents and visitors to New York City, The Garden at The Standard Hotel, East Village is a delightful way to spend the afternoon or evening. It’s some of the best garden dining in New York, and though it is closed in the winter, it opens any day now in April! To learn more about this restaurant, keep reading, below.

The Garden at The Standard Hotel, East Village calls itself a “lush haven for outdoor dining, complete with topiaries and whimsical furniture,” and we couldn’t agree with that description more.

When it comes to the combination of outdoor dining and elevated food, it’s hard to beat The Garden.

Food at The Garden is just as sunny and delightful as the space itself. How about some chilled oysters? Maybe a mushroom terrine with truffled mustard? Or maybe the market risotto, which comes with summer corn, chanterelles, cherries and chili? Diners really can’t go wrong with this light and airy menu.

Then there are the sweets. There’s nothing like enjoying a bit of gelato or sorbet during a breezy spring or summer evening.

Looking for an outdoor cocktail? The Garden has a great menu just for that. Diners are going to want to drink the All Summer Long all summer long. It comes with rum, coconut, falernum, amaro, orange bitters, and lime.

For those who don’t feel like drinking, there is the Dr. Feelgood, which is made out of kombucha, cucumber, and mint.

Clearly, The Garden at The Standard Hotel, East Village is one of the best spots for garden dining in New York —not just in New York City, but dare we say, the entire state of New York? While in New York City, there are plenty of other fun activities to take part in. We suggest checking out Top of the Rock, which we think is a classic tourist destination for a simple reason: All of the amazing views of the skyline it provides! And for those looking for a place to stay, we must say that the very hotel that The Garden is featured in, The Standard, East Village, is an excellent choice. And for those heading through New York City as part of a larger road trip, we made a handy packing list to make sure that trip is as good as possible.