30 Best Capital Region Outdoor Eateries To Visit Before The Tourist Rush

The weeks leading up to Memorial Day are the sweet spot to visit the best spots for al fresco dining.

Don't blink because before you know it summer will be in full swing, which means everyone from outside of Upstate New York will be converging on the region to enjoy all it has to offer.

Don't get me wrong, I think it's a good thing for our region to be such a tourism hotspot. The economic jolt visitors give to so many local businesses is super important! That said, the elevated summer population makes enjoying our favorite local outdoor dining hotspots a little more time-consuming.

But right now, we are in the outdoor dining sweet spot. Temperatures are warmer and comfortable enough to enjoy an outdoor meal or beverage, and you can do so before all the big crowds start arriving Memorial Day Weekend.

The Capital Regions 30 Best Outdoor Dining Spots

The only thing to do now is to decide where to eat over the next few weeks. Looking for a great spot on Lake George? Find one on this list. Want to enjoy Saratoga before the Belmont crowds arrive or maybe a great seasonal restaurant? Find a spot on this list below - the 30 best outdoor dining spots in the Capital Region!