What’s better than beautiful weather? Dining on delicious food while enjoying it. New Jersey has so many amazing outdoor dining opportunities, the following restaurants are wonderful places to start, listed in no particular order.
- Peter Shields Inn, Cape May
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Facebook/Peter Sheilds Inn While this beachfront restaurant isn’t known for its outdoor dining, it offers a truly unique experience. For a whopping $350, guests can enjoy the “Chef’s Table” special. You will be treated to seven spectacular, custom-made courses and scenic views from a private patio.
- Hamilton’s Grill Room, Lambertville
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Facebook/Hamilton’s Grill Room Surround yourself with gorgeous greenery in Hamilton’s garden. The garden is located right along the D & R Canal and offers seating for 40. Enjoy flavorful Mediterranean dishes or modern American cuisine and rotating seasonal menus.
- Highlawn Pavilion, West Orange
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Facebook/Highlawn Pavilion Located in the beautiful Eagle Rock Reservation, visitors can enjoy sprawling hilltop views with the New York City skyline in the distance.
- Shipwreck Grill, Brielle
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Facebook/Shipwreck Grill While the outdoor dining area is lovely, you’ll really want to head here for the food. Enjoy mouthwatering seafood and traditional American cuisine along with spectacular service.
- Varka Estiatorio, Ramsey
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Facebook/Varka Estiatorio This North Jersey gem offers a spacious outdoor eating area and unique Greek dishes like this deconstructed baklava, pictured.
- Indeblue, Collingswood
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Facebook/Indeblue This fun BYOB spot offers a fantastic brunch featuring live music and flavorful Indian cuisine. Snatch up an outdoor table and enjoy monthly specials and events including the upcoming Father’s Day “Beer & BBQ Brunch.”
- The Sussex Inn, Sussex
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Facebook/The Sussex Inn Enjoy American favorites in a relaxed atmosphere with a bar, billiards table and seasonal patio. Housed in a historic building, many retro and vintage items are incorporated into the decor.
- Liberty House, Jersey City
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Facebook/Liberty House Restaurant A reader favorite, Liberty House is an outdoor dining haven. Guests can dine on the patio, enjoy the fire pit, rent a private cabana, or grab a drink at the outdoor bar. You’ll love the mouthwatering cuisine and NYC views.
- Harbor View, Cape May
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Facebook/Harbor View Restaurant This waterfront favorite offers a deck with exceptional views and special sushi menu along with seafood and comfort food classics. Try the crab cake sandwich or any of the other affordable options.
- Brielle River House, Brielle
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Facebook/Brielle River House This restaurant, banquet hall and waterfront wedding venue is located on the Manasquan River and Inlet. Enjoy the famous raw bar and delicious desserts.
- Villari’s Lakeside, Sicklerville
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Yelp/Kevin B. Choose from scenic lakefront dining or a festive outdoor tiki bar. Definitely do not miss the Luau party this Sunday, May 29th. $30 will grant you access to an all-you-can-eat buffet, unlimited soft drinks and live entertainment. Tax and tip included! The Mahi Mahi and Maui Teriyaki Ribs are sure to be big hits.
- Jack Baker’s Wharfside, Point Pleasant
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Facebook/The Wharfside Restaurant Jack Baker’s Wharfside has been serving up sublime seafood since 1965. The outdoor patio is incredibly spacious and offers beautiful waterfront views.
- Top Of The Green At Apple Mountain, Belvidere
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Facebook/Apple Mountain Golf Enjoy green, hilly views and specials like “Wine Down Wednesday” and “Prime Rib Thursdays.”
- Sofia Restaurant, Margate
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Facebook/Sofia Margate Sofia’s has the most magical patio. Dine on an eclectic mix of Mediterranean, Greek and Continental cuisine and don’t miss Thursday nights, offering live music and discounts on wine.
Have you been to any of these restaurants before? What is your favorite restaurant in New Jersey that offers outdoor dining? If you notice that your pick is not on this list, it may be featured in one of my previous articles: 13 Restaurants With Incredible Rooftop Dining In New Jersey or 16 Incredible Waterfront Restaurants Everyone In New Jersey Must Visit.
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While this beachfront restaurant isn’t known for its outdoor dining, it offers a truly unique experience. For a whopping $350, guests can enjoy the “Chef’s Table” special. You will be treated to seven spectacular, custom-made courses and scenic views from a private patio.
Facebook/Hamilton’s Grill Room
Surround yourself with gorgeous greenery in Hamilton’s garden. The garden is located right along the D & R Canal and offers seating for 40. Enjoy flavorful Mediterranean dishes or modern American cuisine and rotating seasonal menus.
Facebook/Highlawn Pavilion
Located in the beautiful Eagle Rock Reservation, visitors can enjoy sprawling hilltop views with the New York City skyline in the distance.
Facebook/Shipwreck Grill
While the outdoor dining area is lovely, you’ll really want to head here for the food. Enjoy mouthwatering seafood and traditional American cuisine along with spectacular service.
Facebook/Varka Estiatorio
This North Jersey gem offers a spacious outdoor eating area and unique Greek dishes like this deconstructed baklava, pictured.
Facebook/IndeBlue
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This fun BYOB spot offers a fantastic brunch featuring live music and flavorful Indian cuisine. Snatch up an outdoor table and enjoy monthly specials and events including the upcoming Father’s Day “Beer & BBQ Brunch.”
Facebook/The Sussex Inn
Enjoy American favorites in a relaxed atmosphere with a bar, billiards table and seasonal patio. Housed in a historic building, many retro and vintage items are incorporated into the decor.
Facebook/Liberty House Restaurant
A reader favorite, Liberty House is an outdoor dining haven. Guests can dine on the patio, enjoy the fire pit, rent a private cabana, or grab a drink at the outdoor bar. You’ll love the mouthwatering cuisine and NYC views.
Facebook/Harbor View
Facebook/Harbor View Restaurant
This waterfront favorite offers a deck with exceptional views and special sushi menu along with seafood and comfort food classics. Try the crab cake sandwich or any of the other affordable options.
Facebook/Brielle River House
This restaurant, banquet hall and waterfront wedding venue is located on the Manasquan River and Inlet. Enjoy the famous raw bar and delicious desserts.
Facebook/Villari’s Lakeside
Yelp/Kevin B.
Choose from scenic lakefront dining or a festive outdoor tiki bar. Definitely do not miss the Luau party this Sunday, May 29th. $30 will grant you access to an all-you-can-eat buffet, unlimited soft drinks and live entertainment. Tax and tip included! The Mahi Mahi and Maui Teriyaki Ribs are sure to be big hits.
Facebook/The Wharfside Restaurant
Jack Baker’s Wharfside has been serving up sublime seafood since 1965. The outdoor patio is incredibly spacious and offers beautiful waterfront views.
Facebook/Apple Mountain Golf
Enjoy green, hilly views and specials like “Wine Down Wednesday” and “Prime Rib Thursdays.”
Facebook/Sofia Margate
Sofia’s has the most magical patio. Dine on an eclectic mix of Mediterranean, Greek and Continental cuisine and don’t miss Thursday nights, offering live music and discounts on wine.
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