Vienna
Outdoor dining in Vienna ranges from a quiet garden table in Josefstadt to lively terraces beside the Danube and Donaukanal. This guide helps you compare places by setting, menu and occasion, whether you want pho for lunch, cocktails after work, a business meal or a relaxed waterfront brunch.
Check seasonal availability and reserve ahead when planning a popular evening or group gathering.
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#1Lovely garden seating
RueViet is a Vietnamese restaurant on Lederergasse 14, combining flavourful cooking with a warm, personal welcome. Pho is a natural choice, with small and large portions suited to a lighter lunch or a more filling bowl, while the friendly team keeps the experience easygoing.
The thoughtfully designed interior and lovely garden seating make it a comfortable pick for an unhurried meal in Vienna.
#2Sushi, noodles and rice dishes
Reiskorn Schellinggasse brings sushi and broader Asian cooking to Schellinggasse 6 in central Vienna. The menu spans sushi, noodles and rice dishes , with standout choices including the crispy duck bao, spicy tuna roll and bulgogi Reiskorn taco.
Fresh preparation and generous flavour make it suitable for a varied group meal, while the restaurant also offers a practical lunch-and-evening rhythm.
#3Pisqu at Große Pfarrgasse 5 pairs an eccentric kitchen with a refined beverage programme. It is a strong choice for diners who enjoy discovering distinctive dishes alongside carefully made drinks, with the food and cocktails given equal attention.
The setting remains inviting even during hot weather, making it a natural fit for an evening meal or drinks-led dinner in Vienna’s 2nd district.
#4Glasswing Bar & Bistro occupies a chic, intimate setting on Kärntner Ring, with impressionist paintings creating a dreamy backdrop. Its offer covers breakfast, business lunch, cocktails, snacks and a terrace, while DJs and live music shape the evening atmosphere.
The service is polished and attentive, making this a versatile address for a daytime meeting, pre-dinner drink or stylish night out in central Vienna.
#5Mocktails and a house speciality soup
The View Restaurant-Bar sits beside the Danube on Handelskai, offering riverfront scenery with a relaxed, stylish atmosphere. Its all-day rhythm moves from breakfast and lunch to afternoon treats, dinner and evening drinks, with mocktails and a house speciality soup among the appealing choices.
The setting suits casual daytime meals, sunset stops and celebrations that benefit from an open waterside backdrop.
#6Summer Stage brings open-air dining, drinks and cultural programming to the Donaukanal opposite Roßauer Lände. The riverside setting combines restaurants, cocktails and a broad drinks selection with concerts, readings, exhibitions, a sculpture garden and private events.
It is particularly suited to relaxed summer meet-ups , where a drink by the water can easily extend into an atmospheric evening.
#7OXBO Vienna Waterfront pairs a Danube outlook with regional, seasonal and nature-minded cooking at Handelskai 269. The restaurant is well suited to generous brunch occasions, including seafood-focused spreads with fish, prawns and oysters, while the daily schedule also covers breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Its broad format works for relaxed waterfront meals, group gatherings and private events.
Summary
| # | Business | Rating | Reviews | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | RueViet | 4.9 | 193 | Pho lunches and relaxed Vietnamese dining |
| #2 | Reiskorn Schellinggasse | 4.8 | 146 | Mixed Asian meals and sushi-focused lunches |
| #3 | Pisqu | 4.5 | 603 | Creative dining and cocktails |
| #4 | Glasswing Bar & Bistro | 4.7 | 131 | Business lunches |
| #5 | The View Restaurant-Bar | 4.2 | 2,573 | Waterside lunches |
| #6 | Summer Stage | 4.2 | 1,972 | Summer meet-ups |
| #7 | OXBO Vienna Waterfront | 4.2 | 251 | Waterfront brunches and group dining |
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Use the map to see how different outdoor settings fit your plans. Central addresses around Kärntner Ring and Schellinggasse work well for city visits and business lunches, while Handelskai and the Donaukanal offer more open waterfront surroundings. Comparing locations first can make the choice easier when distance, sunset views or a convenient meeting point matter.
The View Restaurant-Bar and OXBO Vienna Waterfront are both on Handelskai beside the Danube. Summer Stage sits along the Donaukanal opposite Roßauer Lände. These locations suit waterside lunches, brunches, drinks, sunset stops and group occasions.
RueViet is a natural choice for pho and a relaxed Vietnamese lunch, while Reiskorn Schellinggasse covers sushi, noodles and rice dishes. Glasswing Bar & Bistro is better suited to a business lunch or daytime meeting in a central setting.
Pisqu focuses on creative food with carefully made drinks, while Glasswing Bar & Bistro offers cocktails, snacks, terrace seating and an evening programme that may include DJs or live music. Summer Stage adds riverside drinks and cultural events.
Booking is sensible for popular evening venues, celebrations and larger groups, particularly at places with attractive terraces or waterfront views. Outdoor seating can also be seasonal, so confirm that the terrace or garden is operating before setting out.
OXBO Vienna Waterfront is designed for generous brunch occasions and offers a Danube outlook with seafood-focused choices such as fish, prawns and oysters. Its broader breakfast, lunch and dinner schedule can also suit groups with different plans.
