Best Outdoor Dining Oasis Restaurants in Fort Greene
3 hand-picked restaurants, critic-reviewed and ranked
Last Updated: February 2026
Our Top Pick
Habana Outpost
A sprawling, high-energy outdoor courtyard built for corn, frozen drinks, and casual Cuban-Mexican plates.
Notable Picks
8.7
Habana Outpost anchors Fort Greene’s outdoor scene with a huge, mural-lined courtyard where frozen drinks, grilled corn, and Cuban-Mexican plates land under rainbow umbrellas. The space feels closer to a block party than a restaurant, drawing families, big groups, and late-afternoon drinkers all season.
Must-Try Dishes:
Grilled Mexican-style corn, Cuban sandwich, Fish tacos
What Makes it Special: A sprawling, high-energy outdoor courtyard built for corn, frozen drinks, and casual Cuban-Mexican plates.
8.4
Vibes:
Outdoor Dining Oasis
Brewery & Beer Garden Republic
Group Dining Gatherings
Sports Bar Central
Black Forest Brooklyn’s Fort Greene location pairs German comfort food and steins of beer with a wide Fulton Street sidewalk patio shaded by big umbrellas. It’s a reliable call before BAM or Barclays, especially for groups who want schnitzel, sausages, and drafts in the open air.
Must-Try Dishes:
Jägerschnitzel with mushroom gravy, House bratwurst platter, Giant soft pretzel with obatzda
What Makes it Special: A German beer hall–style menu served on a busy, umbrella-lined Fulton Street patio near BAM.
#3
Baba Cool
8.1
All-day Fort Greene cafe and restaurant with a vegetable-forward menu, brunch plates, and a small lineup of sandwiches like brisket and pulled spiced chicken. The bright room and backyard patio make it a flexible choice for a lighter sandwich lunch, coffee, or pre-BAM bite.
Must-Try Dishes:
Brisket Sandwich, Pulled Spiced Chicken Sandwich, B.E.C. Breakfast Sandwich
What Makes it Special: Cafe-style sandwiches and bowls served in a design-forward space with a hidden garden patio.