5 Restaurants with Outdoor Seating in Nungambakkam, Chennai
Updated 05 October 2026 · 7 restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai that Google marks as having outdoor seating. It suits anyone planning a meal or evening out who prefers to sit outside. Each business was filtered on that Google attribute and then ranked by rating. Seven qualifying businesses were considered, and the five below made the list. Opening hours and menus can change, so check before you go.
#1
Hard Rock Cafe Chennai
★ 4.4 (1,163 Google reviews)American restaurant₹2,000+ per person
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Hard Rock Cafe Chennai is an American restaurant on Sterling Rd with a listed price range of ₹2,000+. It is open from 12 pm until 11 or 11:30 pm and offers outdoor seating, live music, cocktails and late-night food. Reviewers mention good food, with the Asian beef singled out, and a place to meet friends for drinks. One says it is too loud for kids. A happy hour dispute is also reported.
Best for: Live music, drinks and American food
- Address
- 144, Sterling Rd, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- Fri 12–11 pm; Mon 12–11:30 pm; Sat 12–11:30 pm; Sun 12–11:30 pm; Thu 12–11:30 pm; Tue 12–11:30 pm; Wed 12–11:30 pm
#2
Bao Bao – KNK Road, Nungambakkam
★ 4.5 (104 Google reviews)Asian fusion restaurant₹200–400 per person
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Reviewers mention soft bao, crispy chicken stuffing and spicy mushroom bao, but also limited seating, standee tables and no dedicated parking. Delivery, takeaway, vegetarian options and a kids' menu are listed.
Best for: Quick bao and late-night bites
- Address
- OLD NO.29, Bao Bao – KNK Road, Nungambakkam, NEW NO.10, PLOT NO.3, Khader Nawaz Khan Rd, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006
- Hours
- daily 12 pm–3 am
#3
Down Sterling - Restaurant & Lounge Bar
★ 4.3 (457 Google reviews)Fine dining restaurant
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Down Sterling is a fine dining restaurant and lounge bar on Sterling Ave, open daily from 12 to 11 pm. Google lists outdoor seating, live music, cocktails, a private dining room and a women-owned identity. Reviewers mention a quiet, aesthetic setting, helpful staff and its use for family events and ceremonies. One reviewer notes smoking is allowed on the premises, and another reports a confusing experience about holiday opening.
Best for: Family events and private dining
- Address
- 17A, Sterling Ave, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 12–11 pm
#4
Lord of the Drinks Chennai
★ 4.2 (2,483 Google reviews)Bar
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Lord of the Drinks is a bar on Nungambakkam High Rd, open daily from 12 to 11:30 pm. Google lists outdoor and rooftop seating, live music, dancing, a great beer selection and happy-hour drinks and food. Reviewers mention good cocktails, a ladies night, a Tamil live band evening and a lively atmosphere, while one finds the food and service uneven. It has more than 2,400 Google reviews.
Best for: Cocktails, rooftop seating and live bands
- Address
- 103, Nungambakkam High Rd, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 12–11:30 pm
#5
PAPAYA
★ 4.2 (610 Google reviews)Asian restaurant
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PAPAYA is an Asian restaurant on Nungambakkam High Rd, open daily from 12 to 11 pm. Google lists outdoor seating, delivery, takeaway, cocktails, desserts and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention sushi, dim sum, rock shrimp tempura and noodles, along with attentive staff, a well-lit ambience and both indoor and outdoor seating. Wheelchair-accessible parking, entrance and seating are listed.
Best for: Asian dinners with sushi and dim sum
- Address
- shop No, PAPAYA, 144, Nungambakkam High Rd, Thousand Lights West, Thousand Lights, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 12–11 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 7 restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then listed on Google as “Outdoor seating”, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 05 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Book ahead at Down Sterling - Restaurant & Lounge Bar, Lord of the Drinks Chennai and PAPAYA: Google lists reservations as required.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Hard Rock Cafe Chennai ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.4 from 1,163 reviews. Bao Bao – KNK Road, Nungambakkam is second at 4.5 from 104 reviews.
Which restaurants in Nungambakkam, Chennai are open late?
Bao Bao – KNK Road, Nungambakkam stays open until 3 am.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: Hard Rock Cafe Chennai ₹2,000+; Bao Bao – KNK Road, Nungambakkam ₹200–400. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Hard Rock Cafe Chennai, Bao Bao – KNK Road, Nungambakkam, Down Sterling - Restaurant & Lounge Bar, Lord of the Drinks Chennai and PAPAYA.
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