Outdoor dining on a budget in NYC

Bobo

The outdoor scoop: The fab French-American menu here is matched by the restaurant’s stunning brownstone locale and serene backyard. In the trellis-adorned garden, lush lemon trees bloom and vintage daybeds await diners looking to take a load off. Even during these cash-strapped times, such a pastoral setting is in high demand, so remember to make reservations before dreaming of dining outside.

Alfresco steal: To find a deal at Bobo, look toward brunch, when the menu is loaded with luxe bargains, like the $8 potato pancakes. Crisp tater discs are served with tree-fresh apple puree and a decadent dollop of crème fraiche.

Bobo
181 W. 10th St. at Seventh Ave.
212-488-2626