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Nestled in a copse of trees in stately Fort Tryon Park, the slate courtyard of New Leaf Café evokes the pleasures of al fresco dining at a hillside Tuscan inn. Inside the elegant, vaulted interior—a stone building from the thirties renovated by the New York Restoration Project, Bette Midler’s non-profit group—an imaginative menu is served with an emphasis on seafood, plus seasonal variations like soft-shell crabs in early summer or a minimalist choucroute garni in winter. Grilled sirloin is paired with bacon and a blue cheese potato gratin, a pleasurable sequence of taste sensations. Sunday brunch draws crowds for blueberry pancakes and wild mushroom omelets; daily, non-brunch clientele include visitors to the nearby Cloisters, couples out for a romantic repast, and Uptowners in the know, all of whom can take comfort in eating for a good cause: net profits are donated back to the park for its upkeep and maintenance. — Stephen Weiss

A limited menu is available at the bar, Tue.—Sun., 3 p.m. p.m.

Live Music
Jazz perfromances Thu.—Sun., 7 p.m.—7 p.m.

Note
Brunch reservations must be made at least one day in advance.

Weddings
This romantic little building is a planner favorite for small weddings. It boasts jaw-dropping views of the Hudson River and has a cozy, cottage-y feel. Catering is done in-house by the restaurant staff, who focus on organic, seasonal ingredients. The bar area accommodates 40 people; the dining room accommodates 50 for dinner. The spacious patio, which can be tented, holds up to 120 for dinner. Prices upon request.

Goat cheese croquette, $11; roasted salmon, $24; grilled sirloin, $30

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