Restaurants in NYC

New York City’s dining scene is world-famous for good reason—and no matter the circumstances, restaurants, bars and cafés always find a way to serve the five boroughs. While many venues are now open for outdoor dining—and, as of September 30, can open for indoor dining with capacity limits—others offer full menus (including drinks) for takeout, and even temporarily closed spots may offer gift cards.

NYC Hospitality Alliance

The New York City Hospitality Alliance team is working around the clock to support and advocate for restaurants and nightlife establishments impacted by COVID-19.

Open Restaurants and
NYC Gov Compliance

NYC’s Open Restaurant Program is an effort to implement a citywide multi-phase program to expand outdoor seating options for food establishments to promote open space, enhance social distancing, and help them rebound in these difficult economic times.

Department Of Buildings Bulletin

This bulletin describes when a DOB permit application is not required for the safe New York City Phase 2 reopening of restaurants and bars.

NY State Liquor Authority Guidance

New York State Liquor Authority Guidance on Outdoor Expansion of Licensed Premises in Response to COVID-19 Outbreak. guidance on a streamlined process for expansion of licensed premises for service of alcoholic beverages. This SLA Guidance shall continue until October 4, 2020 but may be extended or reduced depending upon the circumstances.

New York State Deptartment of Health

Interim Guidance for food services during the Covid-19 public health emergency

Center of Disease Control

The most up-to-date facts about Covid-19