Outdoor Dining In And Around Hillsborough: Yelp's Top 5 Picks

With several days ahead of sunshine and spring-like temperatures, you may want to get outside and dine or drink al fresco. Friday and Saturday will be sunny, no rain in the forecast, and highs in the 60s. Sunday will be warmer, with sunshine and highs in the 70s.

You can even beat the Monday blues with an outdoor meal. Highs Monday are expected to be in the upper 70s.

Here are five picks for outdoor dining in and around Hillsborough, based on Yelp reviews:

Stage House Tavern 1719 Amwell Road in Somerset. Yelp user says: Don't miss their live music outside in the evenings and inside for late night rock and roll.

Pheasants Landing Restaurant 311 Amwell Road in Hillsborough. Yelp user says: They seem to offer something for everyone, a pleasant looking outdoor patio w/ live music, a pub-like restaurant, a cellar bar, and a catering room (or two).

Division Cafe 8 Division St. in Somerville. Yelp user says: Great food, reasonably priced, only been open a short period of time, and it's one of the best bistro's in the area. Great outdoor seating on nice days.

Cafe Picasso 81 West Main St. in Somerville. Yelp user says: My advice is to go to Cafe Picasso for lunch on a nice, lazy day to enjoy the outdoor seating area, large portions, relatively cheap specials and delicious food!

Verve 18 E Main St. in Somerville Yelp user says: It is pricey but the service and the food is well worth it. The wait staff is attentive and helpful without being snooty. They have outdoor dining if you like that and there is a nice little bar in the front of the building.