New York's secret restaurant gardens

Le Jardin

This classic French bistro has an expansive outdoor area, paved with stones and covered in grape vines. French menu staples like tuna tartare, bouillabaisse and a croque monsieur are reproduced faithfully, alongside a selection of regional wines. And then there are profiteroles or crème brulee for dessert, although the cute French waiters might proffer all the sweetness you need.

Le Jardin
25 Cleveland Place
Between Spring and Lafayette Sts.
212-343-9599