Best Outdoor Dining In New Jersey To Enjoy This Summer

Why do so many people love outdoor dining? Honestly, it just makes a meal more fun. There's something about sitting outside on a beautiful day, feeling the fresh air, and enjoying the sights and sounds around you that makes everything taste a little better. Whether you're grabbing lunch by the water, having dinner on a patio, or enjoying a meal at the Shore, eating outdoors feels more relaxed and gives you a chance to really enjoy the moment, not just the food.

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Here in New Jersey, outdoor dining is one of those simple pleasures people look forward to every year.

I will be honest, I do like outdoor dining, but in summer, if it's 90 degrees out, I don't want to be outdoors. If the weather is comfortable, then I am all in. Let's eat outside.

In a recent NJ.com article, they selected some of their choices for the best outdoor dining in the Garden State. "From lakeside patios and docks on the Jersey Shore to city street courtyards, we scoured the entire Garden State for the best outdoor dining experiences. Ambiance and scenery were taken into account as well as tasty food."

Palmetto Southern Kitchen + Bar, Asbury Park

Son Cubano, West New York

Porta, Asbury Park

Bell’s Mansion, Stanhope

Andre’s Lakeside Dining, Sparta

Teak, Red Bank

CatBird, Asbury Park

The Bradford, Bridgewater

Witherspoon Grill, Princeton

The Barge, Perth Amboy

Cafe Bubamara, Clifton

Zinna’s Bistro, Cranbury

River & Rail Cantina, Cranford

Ninety Acres, Peapack and Gladstone

Robin’s Nest Restaurant, Mount Holly

Erini, Ewing

Rat’s Restaurant, Hamilton

Faubourg, Montclair

La Pergola, Millburn

D’Boathaus, Hewitt

One Willow, Highlands

Corner Slice, Maplewood

Sunset Pub & Grill, Lincoln Park

Lola’s Waterfront Cocina Latina, Hopatcong

Battello, Jersey City

Spanish Pavilion, Harrison

Do you have a favorite outdoor dining spot? Let us know your choice.....