12 Bergen County Restaurants Perfect for Al Fresco Dining

Bergen County Outdoor Dining

There are many restaurants in Bergen County perfect for sitting outside and enjoying the weather. Take a look at some great options for al fresco dining, and be sure to comment if you have another suggestion! Visit previous blog posts to learn more about Northern New Jersey dining and entertainment, and visit http://www.anamonizrealestate.com/ to start your home search.

Cafe Matisse
167 Park Ave, Rutherford, NJ 07070
(201) 935-2995
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“A simply magical space, Café Matisse’s colorful impressionist-style paintings and chandeliers create a playful, inviting atmosphere of simple elegance. The European style garden also adds a certain je ne sais quoi to the dining experience. The restaurant’s stunning atmosphere makes it the perfect place to celebrate special occasions and host private events.”

Varka Restaurant
30 N Spruce St, Ramsey, NJ 07446
(201) 995-9333
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“Varka Menus the taste of sunshine and salt air, and a freshness rarely found more than steps from the Aegean. From tender grilled octopus to Ouzo-steamed mussels to charcoal-grilled whole fish, every bite is a taste of the finest the sea has to offer.”

Oceanos Restaurant
2-27 Saddle River Rd, Fair Lawn, NJ 07410
(201) 796-0546
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“To create the menu, the restaurant’s owners, the Panteleakis family, have drawn on their Mediterranean heritage for cuisine that is centered on the sea. Top-quality ingredients are treated to time-honored cooking techniques, yet presentations are modern and flavors are fresh and light. Fish is hand-selected each morning at the market, the olives and olive oil are from the family’s own groves in Greece and the wonderfully rustic bread is baked fresh each day in the restaurant’s kitchen.”

Haven Riverfront Restaurant and Bar
2 Main St, Edgewater, NJ 07020
(201) 943-1900
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“If you savor the flavor of Manhattan-style dining without crossing the river, welcome to HAVEN, an exciting new waterfront culinary experience. Located on the banks of the Hudson River in Edgewater, New Jersey, just minutes from the George Washington Bridge, HAVEN provides you with a breathtaking view of the Manhattan skyline both indoors and outdoors coupled with a romantic ambiance for everything from cocktails at sunset to the finest 5 star epicurean delights for lunch, brunch or dinner”

Harvest Bistro and Bar
252 Schraalenburgh Rd, Closter, NJ 07624
(201) 750-9966
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“Harvest Bistro & Bar, a modern french bistro, strives to provide its clientele with an overall sense of well-being; wonderful, comfort food served by a hospitable, attentive wait staff in an extraordinary atmosphere that ultimately generates lasting, warm memories. With owner Russ Stern at the helm, this culinary destination has emerged as one of Bergen County’s top restaurants. Its hearty menu is executed with innovative enthusiasm, while the space itself is a fresh, warm delight.”

Pier 115 Bar & Grill
115 River Rd, Edgewater, NJ 07020
(201) 313-2155
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“In optimizing every angle of this tremendous space, the innovative bar and grill offers a full array of indoor/outdoor entertaining options—from the 200-seat dining room to the breathtaking 60-seat outdoor “Pier Deck,” and from the impressively stocked gastro pub to the 150-person “Q Dock” lounge.”

Locale Cafe & Bar
208 Piermont Rd, Closter, NJ 07624
(201) 750-3233
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“At Locale we feature prime steaks and chops, excellent pastas, as well as fresh daily seafood prepared to your liking. Enjoy our signature martinis, cocktails and cognacs in our relaxing bar.”

MK Valencia
228 Main St, Ridgefield Park, NJ 07660
(201) 373-0228
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“This newly transformed space offers Manhattan style dining in Ridgefield Park, New Jersey. This contemporary restaurant is composed of modern architectural elements that creates a high end dining experience with a lounge-like atmosphere.”

Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern
1 E Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ 07423
(201) 445-4115
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“A local landmark and beloved culinary institution, the historic Ho-Ho-Kus Inn & Tavern offers a progressive New American seasonal menu featuring locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.”

4 West Diner
412 S Van Brunt St, Englewood, NJ 07631
(201) 567-0017
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“Hearty American fare served all day in a classic diner setting with a spacious patio & outdoor bar.”

Biddy O’Malley’s Irish Bistro and Bar
191 Paris Ave, Northvale, NJ 07647
(201) 564-7893
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SearHouse
411 Piermont Rd, Closter, NJ 07624
(201) 292-4612
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“Together Kenny & Chef Gino have created excellent steakhouse and seafood cuisine that truly is an incredible dining experience. The Searhouse is an ultra modern restaurant with 2 floors. Once inside you will notice all the glass that surrounds the restaurant. They are one of a kind with a back lit honey onyx bar.”

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