The 16 Best Outdoor Restaurants in Frankfurt

Gaststätte Atschel keeps to traditional German cooking, with tables outside for warmer days alongside the dining room. Beer and wine are on the list, organic dishes appear on the menu, and takeaway is available for a quick meal. It suits anyone who wants a classic Frankfurt meal in the open air.

Main Tower Restaurant & Lounge is the choice here for a dressed-up evening with the city laid out below. The kitchen focuses on creative dishes in an upmarket room, with a list of wines and cocktails to match. It suits celebrations and business dinners more than a casual stop.

Zu den 12 Aposteln serves traditional German food with its own home-brewed beer, in a cosy setting with outdoor seating. The Argentine steak and the pork knuckle are the dishes people mention, and prices are fair for the portions. It suits visitors who want a hearty meal and a local brew in one place.

Main Terrasse sits on Schaumainkai with river views, and works as a beer garden with steaks, wine and vegetarian dishes. Live music, sports screenings and a Christmas market setting give it a social feel, and the terrace is wheelchair-accessible. Reservations are possible, debit cards are accepted and it stays open until 11 pm.

Frankfurter Botschaft at Westhafenplatz stands out for its night-time views and a refined kitchen with interesting variations on its dishes. Wine pairings and sparkling wine are part of the offer, and a bar is on site. The bright dining room and outdoor seating make it a good pick for a romantic dinner or a special occasion.

Seven Swans is a vegan restaurant on Mainkai with a menu that changes with the seasons and leans on regional ingredients. Dishes are inventive and thoughtfully presented, and wine pairings are available. The room is small, which gives it a personal feel for guests looking for a plant-based tasting evening.

BonVivant on Rosenbergerstraße is a cosy, romantic restaurant for intimate dinners and special occasions. Outdoor seating, dine-in and takeaway are all offered, and the homemade cheesecake is the dessert people mention. The warm welcome and attentive service suit couples, and the takeaway option helps when the evening is more relaxed than planned.

Oosten on Mayfarthstraße is a trendy spot with a view of the Frankfurt skyline, and its outside seating is at its best on sunny days. Breakfast is a strong point, the tea selection is good, and vegetarian and organic dishes are on the menu. The entrance is wheelchair-accessible and takeaway is available.

Cron am Hafen on Speicherstraße covers the whole day, from breakfast and brunch to lunch, dinner and dessert. The cooking is Italian, with tagliatelle with truffles and parmigiano the dish most often named. The atmosphere is casual and cosy, and the staff are friendly, so it works equally for a late breakfast by the harbour or a full evening meal.

Emma Metzler on Schaumainkai offers Modern European cooking, presented with care, in a casual but upmarket setting. It serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert, and the menu changes often enough to reward repeat visits. Outdoor seating and a wheelchair-accessible entrance are available, and a drinks list with beer, wine and spirits rounds out the visit.

MARGARETE on Braubachstraße is known for creative dishes with Asian influences, such as a pulled rib with sauerkraut and Parmesan polenta. The wine list and cocktails are well regarded, and a bar on site, free Wi-Fi and a wheelchair-accessible entrance add convenience. Outdoor seating, takeaway and a good tea selection widen the choice.

Immer Satt on Robert-Mayer-Straße serves traditional German food in generous portions, with the mixed grilled platter and the schnitzel as the favourites. The beer list is wide and the atmosphere cosy. It is a practical choice for a hungry group that wants simple, filling food and a few rounds of drinks without a formal setting.

LugInsLand sits at Eschenheimer Tor with rooftop seating and one of the best views of the Frankfurt skyline. The menu covers seafood, meat and vegetarian dishes, with starters such as gazpacho and carpaccio, and the bar offers cocktails, wine and a good tea selection. The ambience is relaxed and classy.

Bootshaus Frau Rauscher auf dem Main is a restaurant on the river at Schaumainkai, with outdoor and rooftop seating that look over the Main and the skyline. The kitchen serves German cooking, and the casual, cosy atmosphere works for families, groups and solo diners. Takeaway is also available.

Oceans Restaurant Bar & Lounge is built around seafood, served in a cosy, romantic room with a bar and lounge. It suits couples and small groups, and has been a choice for occasions such as Valentine’s Day. Attentive service and a relaxed pace make it better for a long evening than a quick bite.

Schmidt-Peccolo am Goetheturm sits in the Goetheturm area, with outdoor seating among the trees. German dishes such as Frankfurter schnitzel and kaiserschmarrn are served in generous portions, and takeaway is possible as well as dine-in. The cosy atmosphere suits an afternoon outing, whether the plan is a long lunch or a stop for something sweet after exploring the area.