Maximize Your Spring Dining Experience by Dining Al Fresco

The term "al fresco" comes from an Italian word meaning fresh or open air.  Dinner al fresco, therefore means dining outside. There are a number of benefits associated with eating dinner al fresco, and you can take advantage of these many benefits by trying a restaurant in our area that offers al fresco dining.  Here are a few with outdoor options.

BLOOMFIELD 
 

Stamna Greek Taverna  1045 North Broad Street    973- 338-5151
Authentic Greek Restaurant with home cooked traditional Greek fare.  BYOB, Late Night, Live Music, Outdoor Dining
 

Bloomfield Steak and Seafood House   409 Franklin Street 973-680-4500   
Italian American cuisine, Outdoor dining, full bar
 

Bar Cara   1099 Broad Street   973-893-3681  
Italian, Outdoor dining,  Full bar
 

Nevada Diner  293 Broad Street    973- 743-9393   
Family friendly environment & brand new Outdoor Patio

MONTCLAIR 

Ruthie's BBQ & Pizza, 64 1/2 Chestnut Street    973-509-1134  
BBQ, Pizza & Outdoor Dining
 

Raymond's,  28 Church Street    973-744-9263 
American  BYOB, Kid Friendly, Outdoor Dining
 

Four Seasons Kebab House, 594 Valley Road, Upper Montclair   973-707-7651
Fresh & Healthy Homemade food. Linger in the restaurant’s cozy courtyard, lulled by a gurgling fountain

Montclair Station - 275 Bellevue Station    973-337-5828  
Outdoor tables at the Montclair Stationbeckon commuters and local diners.

Osteria Giotto, 21-23 Midland Avenue    973-746-0111  
Italian Fare  BYOB  Outdoor table dining

Marzullo’s – Restaurant, Café & Caterer   117 Grove Street   973-744-6663  
BYOB, Casual, Outdoor dining available

Terra Tea Salon   50 S. Fullerton Avenue    973-744-6600 
Outdoor Dining available   Gluten-Free & Vegan Friendly  

Flatbread Grill, 204 Bellevue Ave,  Upper Montclair   973-509-2700
Casual atmosphere for the whole family!  BYOB, Vegan friendly, Outdoor dining available

Uptown 596,  596 Valley Road    973-744-0915
Brunch, Salads, Dinner  BYOB, Outdoor Dining  

Greek Taverna   292 Bloomfield Avenue   973-746-2280 
BYOB, Outdoor Dining, Romantic

Costanera  511 Bloomfield Avenue    973-337-8289
Latin American, Seafood, Peruvian -  BYOB, Outdoor Dining

Samba Montclair 7 Park Street      973-744-6764 
Brazilian, BYOB, Outdoor Dining

Sofra Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant   151 Valley Road   973- 746-1091 
Family owned Turkish restaurant, BYOB, Outdoor Dining

Mezza Lira Restaurant   537 Bloomfield Avenue  973-783-5009
Italian, BYOB, Outdoor Dining

CALDWELLS

Calandra's IL Vecchio Cafe  234 Bloomfield Avenue  973-226-8889   During the spring and summer months, they offer outdoor dining as well as an outdoor bar area.

Stephanie's     283 Bloomfield Avenue    973-226-2142
A newly renovated patio with music and exceptional gardens allows patrons to dine under the stars in a little piece of Italy   
 

Cloverleaf   395 Bloomfield Avenue      973-226-9812  
American cuisine served in a family-casual dining atmosphere. Patio dining available.  Full bar
 

Hog Wild   405 Bloomfield Avenue    973-210-8262  
BBQ-Creole-Cajun  BYOB, Kid Friendly, Outdoor Dining
 

Rose Mediterranean  435 Bloomfield Avenue   973-403-ROSE (7673) 
Mediterranean American Fusion.  Gluten-free menu available.  Patio dining
 

Rockin’ Joes  339 Bloomfield Avenue    973-226-1116  
Coffee bar, brunch & menu selections  Outdoor seating available 

NUTLEY

Chestnut Café & Eatery    338 Passaic Avenue  973-798-2226  
BYOB,  Outdoors eating on the private garden patio

Queen Margherita   246 Washington Avenue    973-662-0007  
Italian, Pizza, BYOB, Outdoor dining available

Terrazza Ristorante and Bar   507 Franklin Avenue    973-661-4300   
Creative Italian cuisine, Full bar, Outdoor dining

CEDAR GROVE

Delmonico Steak and Beyond   505 Pompton Avenue   973-433-0333   
Steak House, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining

VERONA

Ray’s Pizza  10 Pompton Ave, Verona, NJ   (973) 857-3434   
Kid Friendly, Outdoor Dining

Frank Anthony's 667 Bloomfield Avenue 973-239-1303
Italian deli and restaurant, BYOB, Outdoor Dining

Verona Inn 624 Bloomfield Avenue 973-239-0544
Full bar, large private patio in the back