Food Service Operators

Outdoor Dining Now Allowed

As of Monday, June 22, New York City restaurants can now open for table service in outdoor seating areas.

Before opening for outdoor table service, you must:

• Read and affirm Interim Guidance for Food Services During the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency (PDF).


• Read the Outdoor and Take-out/Delivery Food Services Guidelines (PDF) and incorporate these guidelines into your daily operations.
  • Review the Outdoor and Take-Out and Delivery Food Services FAQs (PDF). Not all questions will be relevant to restaurants, but this can help you implement new requirements.


• Prepare a reopening safety plan and conspicuously post it on site.
  • The Business Reopening Safety Plan Template (PDF) can help you prepare a plan.

You can also get more resources for businesses during COVID-19, and learn about the City’s Open Restaurant Program.

• COVID-19: Prevent the Spread Poster for Restaurants (PDF)

In accordance with Emergency Executive Order #107 (PDF), all NYC Health Department licenses and permits that will expire or require renewal during the State of Emergency are extended for the duration of the emergency. Renewal notices are not being mailed at this time.

• COVID-19: Guidance for Businesses