Diners at 180blu in the Ritz Carlton in Dana Point, CA, on Monday, June 17, 2024. 180blu has views of the ocean and beach from its outdoor terrace. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register ...

Any meal on Cecconi's outdoor terrace, with a clear view of the Manhattan skyline, is an absolute treat. 55 Water St, Brooklyn, NY, cecconisdumbo.com ...

The experience is even better on the restaurant’s outdoor terrace, perched on a cliff 40 feet above the Hudson and with panoramic views of the river and the Mid-Hudson Bridge.

For so many reasons — food, drink, views, atmosphere, service — it’s so exciting to have a rooftop like this in our city. I’m just hoping this is one of many more to come.