Restaurant: Cafe LULUc
Address: 214 Smith Street
Zip Code: 11201
Details: Famous for their buttery pancakes that somehow manage to be both fluffy and crispy. Hours: 8 a.m. to midnight daily. (718) 626-3815
latitude: 40.6845
longitude: -73.992246
Restaurant: Bar Corvo
Address: 791 Washington Avenue
Zip Code: 11238
Details: Italian restaurant with a lush, verdant garden area and a bright atrium that is open all year round, rain or shine. Hours: Monday through Thursday 6 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., Friday 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., Saturday and Sunday brunch 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., Satuday dinner 5:30 to 11 p.m. and Sunday dinner 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. www.barcorvo.com (718) 230-0940
latitude: 40.672922
longitude: -73.962563
Restaurant: Mominette
Address: 221 Knickerbocker Avenue
Zip Code: 11237
Details: French bistro and oyster bar that purports to have the best mussels in town. Garden has scattered rustic wood tables with delicate wrought-iron antique chairs surrounded by greenery and tea lights. Hours: 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. daily. http://mominette.com/ (929) 234-2941.
latitude: 40.703249
longitude: -73.925810
Restaurant: Molly Blooms
Address: 43-13 Queens Boulevard
Zip Code: 11104
Details: Pretty beer garden out back has bright red mod chairs and is adorned with lights. Take advantage of the frozen cocktail options while the summer heat persists. Hours: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. http://mollyblooms.tumblr.com/ (718) 433-1916
latitude: 40.743764
longitude: -73.920834
Restaurant: Dino
Address: 222 Dekalb Avenue
Zip Code: 11205
Details: Simple Italian fare and a sweet backyard girded by a white picket fence. Brunch and Dinner. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to midnight; Friday 11 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. to 1 a.m.; Sunday 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. http://dinorestaurantny.com/ (718) 222-1999.
latitude: 40.689357
longitude: -73.970494
Restaurant: Maison Premiere
Address: 298 Bedford Avenue
Zip Code: 11211
Details: Oysters and cocktails, with a $1 oyster happy hour Monday through Friday from 4 p.m. until 7 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Romantic, picturesque garden. masonpremiere.com (347) 335-0446.
latitude: 40.714208
longitude: -73.961500
Restaurant: Dillinger's
Address: 146 Evergreen Avenue
Zip Code: 11206
Details: From their Facebook page: "Russian themed coffee shop with authentic russian food options. Named after one of the owners' 3-year-old son, Dillinger. It is run by two legit Russian ladies who are bringing authentic Russian to the neighborhood. So swing on by for some great grub and awesome coffee." Serves breakfast, lunch and coffee, with a little garden with picnic tables. Hours: weekdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., weekends, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. https://www.facebook.com/dillingersnyc/info (718) 484-3222.
latitude: 40.699144
longitude: -73.931579
Restaurant: Tortilleria Nixtamal
Address: 104-05 47th Avenue
Zip Code: 11368
Details: Exceptional corn tortillas made in house, and best enjoyed in the outdoor seating off the side of the restaurant. Hours: Monday through Wednesday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Thursday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. http://www.tortillerianixtamal.com/ (718) 699-2434
latitude: 40.745935
longitude: -73.859248
Restaurant: Louie and Ernie's
Address: 1300 Crosby Ave.
Zip Code: 10461
Details: The circa 1987 pizzeria has a small indoor seating area and a few spots in the backyard, weather permitting. Hours: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. (718) 829-6230.
latitude: 40.838284
longitude: -73.828569
Restaurant: Baker & Co.
Address: 259 Bleecker Street
Zip Code: 10014
Details: Italian food, with wine, beer, and wine-based cocktails. Narrow garden in the back seats 20-25 people. Hours: Lunch Monday through Friday noon to 3:45 p.m., Brunch Saturdays and Sundays 11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m., Dinner Sunday through Wednesday 4 p.m. through 10:45 p.m., Thursday through Saturday 4 p.m. to 11 :45 p.m. http://bakernco.com/ (212) 255-1234.
latitude: 40.731342
longitude: -74.002900
Restaurant: Charlotte Patisserie
Address: 596 Manhattan Avenue
Zip Code: 11222
Details: French pastry shop that serves counter culture coffee brewed by a French press, as well as espresso drinks and beer and wine. Outdoor patio open from April through October. Hours: Monday through Friday 7 a.m. to 10 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Sunday 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. http://www.charlottepatisserie.com/ (718) 383-8318.
latitude: 40.723118
longitude: -73.950179
Restaurant: De Santos
Address: 139 West 10th Street
Zip Code: 10014
Details: Dinner dishes range from $12 to $32, and brunch from $12 to $21, with a brunch prix fixe that includes one entree and unlimited drinks for $38. Full bar. Hours: Brunch, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays. Dinner, 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily. http://desantosnyc.com/ (212) 206-9229
latitude: 40.734770
longitude: -74.000789
Restaurant: SriPraPhai
Address: 64-13 39th Avenue
Zip Code: 11377
Details: Legendary Thai restauant in Woodside with a nice garden in the back. Hours: 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. sripraphairestaurant.com (718) 899-9599.
latitude: 40.746520
longitude: -73.899195
Restaurant: Leo's Latticini (Mama's of Corona)
Address: 46-02 104th St.
Zip Code: 11368
Details: Deli and bakery famous for their sandwiches, which can be enjoyed in their beautiful garden. Hours: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily. (718) 898-6069.
latitude: 40.746223
longitude: -73.860069
Restaurant: Pine Tree Cafe
Address: New York Botanical Garden, 2900 Southern Blvd.
Zip Code: 10458
Details: Some outdoor tables amid the tall trees, as well as tables in the interior sun-drenched dining room under an arched wood ceiling. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. year round. http://www.nybg.org/visit/dining.php (718) 817-8700. Grounds admission for adults is $13.
latitude: 40.866555
longitude: -73.883109
Restaurant: Il Bambino
Address: 34-08 31st Avenue
Zip Code: 11106
Details: Paninis, tapas and reasonably priced wine. Hours: 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 a.m. daily. http://ilbambinonyc.com/ (718) 626-0087.
latitude: 40.762860
longitude: -73.920891
Restaurant: Cheri
Address: 231 Lenox Avenue
Zip Code: 10024
Details: New gem nestled on Lenox Avenue between 121st and 122nd Street along with favorites like Sylvia's and Red Rooster. Former hair salon, looks more like a giant comfortable living room than a restaurant, with a long table off the garden. Hours: Dinner, Tuesday through Sunday, 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. Brunch, Saturdays and Sundays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. http://www.cheriharlem.com/ 212-66-CHERI.
latitude: 40.805612
longitude: -73.947183
Restaurant: Chez Lola
Address: 387 Myrtle Avenue
Zip Code: 11205
Details: French bistro with a cute backyard garden, including a partially covered patio. Much lauded brunch, free wi-fi, and an outdoor movie night every Sunday. Hours: Lunch and Dinner daily from noon to 2 a.m., Bar open until 3 a.m. Opens at 11 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays for brunch. http://chezlolabrooklyn.net/ (718) 858-1484
latitude: 40.693370
longitude: -73.970356
Restaurant: Zest
Address: 977 Bay Street
Zip Code: 10305
Details: French restaurant. Hours: Tuesday to Saturday from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m., Sunday 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. http://zestaurant.com/ (718) 390-8477.
latitude: 40.618849
longitude: -74.069320
Restaurant: Bustan
Address: 487 Amsterdam Avenue
Zip Code: 10024
Details: Recently opened Mediterranean restaurant with a rustic clay oven and a nice backyard. Hours: 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. daily. bustannyc.com (212) 595-5050.
latitude: 40.785888
longitude: -73.975906
Restaurant: Martha
Address: 184 Dekalb Avenue
Zip Code: 11205
Details: Just celebrated their one-year anniversary. Wine and beer only, but with interesting wine- and beer-based cocktails. No strollers (limited space) and no kids menu, but kids welcome. Hours: Tuesday through Sunday 6 p.m. to 11 p.m., opens for brunch Saturday and Sunday at 11 a.m., serves brunch menu until 4 p.m. Open til midnight Friday and Saturday. marthabrooklyn.com (718) 596-4147.
latitude: 40.689436
longitude: -73.972365
Restaurant: Craft House
Address: 60 Vanduzer Street
Zip Code: 10301
Details: BBQ and red velvet ice cream sandwiches, picnic tables out back. No website. (718) 442-3433.
latitude: 40.636373
longitude: -74.077543
Restaurant: Yaffa Cafe
Address: 97 Saint Mark's Place
Zip Code: 10009
Details: Hipster garden in the East Village. Good mostly healthful food, including vegetarian and vegan, with some decadent dessert options. Hours: Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. yaffacafe.com (212) 677-9001.
latitude: 40.727516
longitude: -73.984562
Restaurant: Killmeyer's
Address: 4254 Arthur Kill Road
Zip Code: 10309
Details: Spacious beer garden, vast beer selection to match. Hours: Monday through Thursday 11 a.m. to midnight. Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., Sunday noon to midnight. http://www.killmeyers.com/ (718)-984-1202.
latitude: 40.538474
longitude: -74.236997
Restaurant: Bohemian Beer Garden
Address: 29-19 24th Ave.
Zip Code: 11102
Details: An Astoria favorite, recommended by DNAinfo.com New York reader Mary Ann Georgantopoulos: The oldest beer garden in the city. Hours: Monday through Thursday, 5 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday 5 p.m. to 3 a.m. Saturday noon to 3 a.m. Sunday noon to 1 a.m. http://www.bohemianhall.com/en/Index.php (718) 274-4925.
latitude: 40.772838
longitude: -73.915595
Restaurant: Fonda
Address: 434 7th Avenue
Zip Code: 11215
Details: Recommended by Twitter user @ComfortablySmug. www.fondarestaurant.com/brooklyn/ (718) 369-3144.
latitude: 40.663626
longitude: -73.984614
Restaurant: Shi
Address: 4720 Center Blvd.
Zip Code: 11109
Details: Recommended by S. Mitra Kalita, Ideas Editor at Quartz. eatdrinkshi.com (347) 242-2450.
latitude: 40.745811
longitude: -73.956985
Restaurant: Skylark Bar
Address: 477 5th Ave.
Zip Code: 11215
Details: Recommended by Twitter user @ComfortablySmug. skylarkbarbrooklyn.com (347) 227-8196.
latitude: 40.667757
longitude: -73.987107
Restaurant: Agnanti
Address: 19-23 Ditmars Blvd.
Zip Code: 11105
Details: Recommended by S. Mitra Kalita, Ideas Editor at Quartz. agnantimeze.com, Astoria, (718) 606-1391.
latitude: 40.780980
longitude: -73.916939
Restaurant: Creek and the Cave
Address: 10-93 Jackson Ave.
Zip Code: 11101
Details: Beautiful backyard garden. Hours: 11 a.m. to midnight. creeklic.com (718) 706-8783.
latitude: 40.743246
longitude: -73.951704
Restaurant: The Strand Smokehouse
Address: 25-27 Broadway
Zip Code: 11106
Details: Recommended by S. Mitra Kalita, Ideas Editor at Quartz. thestrandsmokehouse.com, Astoria, (718) 440-3231.
latitude: 40.763210
longitude: -73.927282
Restaurant: Gianni's
Address: 81-13 Northern Blvd.
Zip Code: 11372
Details: Recommended by S. Mitra Kalita, Ideas Editor at Quartz. giannispizzany.com, Jackson Heights, (718) 478-4783.
latitude: 40.755758
longitude: -73.885756
Restaurant: El Cantinero
Address: 86 University Place
Zip Code: 10003
Details: Recommended by reader Ian Garvey: Mexican restaurant that serves dinner until 2 a.m. and reportedly "frequently" gives free margaritas to late diners. Check out the outdoor patio in the back. elcantineronyc.com, (212) 255-9378.
latitude: 40.733641
longitude: -73.993239
Restaurant: Battery Harris
Address: 64 Frost St.
Zip Code: 11211
Details: Pretty backyard with both sun and shade in Williamsburg, recommended by Anh-Thu Huynh. www.batteryharris.com (718) 384-8900.
latitude: 40.717471
longitude: -73.949337
Restaurant: Stone Park Cafe
Address: 324 Fifth Ave.
Zip Code: 11215
Details: Sunny backyard in Park Slope, recommended by Twitter user @ComfortablySmug. stoneparkcafe.com, (718) 369-0082.
latitude: 40.673007
longitude: -73.983387
Restaurant: Tree Bistro
Address: 190 1st Ave.
Zip Code: 10009
Details: Picturesque outdoor garden in the East Village, recommended by reader Kyra Schwartzberg. treebistro.com, (212) 358-7171.
latitude: 40.729623
longitude: -73.983507
Restaurant: Qathra Cafe
Address: 1112 Cortelyou Rd.
Zip Code: 11218
Details: Restaurant in Flatbush, Brooklyn, with a nice deck out back. Recommended by Twitter user @ComfortablySmug. No website, (718) 484-3322.
latitude: 40.639611
longitude: -73.967347
Restaurant: Washington Commons
Address: 748 Washington Ave.
Zip Code: 11238
Details: Large back patio on the border of Prospect Heights and Crown Heights, recommended by Mark Osborne. No website, (718) 230-3666.
latitude: 40.675275
longitude: -73.963304
Restaurant: Commonwealth
Address: 497 Fifth Ave.
Zip Code: 11215
Details: Spacious patio in South Slope, only open in warmer months. Recommended by Twitter user @ComfortablySmug. commonwealthbar.com (718) 768-2040.
latitude: 40.667192
longitude: -73.987692