Dining Al Fresco: Restaurant Options

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—especially now that the weather is getting warmer. Here are a few with outdoor options.

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 Station beckon 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 Avenue, Upper Montclair, 973-509-2700
Casual atmosphere for the whole family! BYOB, Vegan friendly, Outdoor dining available

Uptown 596, 596 Valley Road, Upper Montclair, 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

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

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

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 Avenue, 973-857-3434   
Kid Friendly, Outdoor Dining

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

Ray’s Pizza, 10 Pompton Avenue, 973-857-3434    
Kid Friendly, Outdoor Dining

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

Do you have any other favorites? Let us know in the comments section below!