Giulio’s, Tappan
The picturesque Victorian-style veranda at Giulio’s in nearby Tappan, NY is outfitted with 15 tables for guests to enjoy their traditional Italian cuisine with a touch of Mediterranean flair. Must-try signature appetizers and entrées include asparagus parmigiana with a lemon white wine sauce, zucchini flowers in a light tomato sauce, hot Italian long peppers, seafood risotto, surf & turf, veal chop valdostano, and dover sole. Stuffed avocado with jumbo crabmeat cocktail, burrata with prosciutto di parma, roasted peppers, and figs, and bronzini with capers and artichokes in a lemon wine sauce are just a few of the tempting seasonal specials. To complement any meal, don’t miss the indulgent house-made desserts and curated selection of craft cocktails, wines, and spirits. The porch can also be reserved for private events.
154 Washington Street, Tappan, NY; (845) 359-3657 Website
Plank Pizza Company, Saddle Brook
Artisanal pizzas, spinach dip served in a house-made bread bowl, avocado eggrolls, and tacos are just a few menu favorites to share on the spacious patio at Plank Pizza Company in Saddle Brook. There is also an impressive selection of craft beers, many from NJ breweries, to choose from. Seating is first-come, first-served.
383 Market Street D., Saddle Brook, NJ; (201) 843-2426 Website
Harvest & Ale, Oakland
At Harvest & Ale in Oakland, the small outdoor area is a cozy spot to indulge in their farm-to-table fare. Must-try’s include the goat cheese fritters with blueberry compote, open fire chicken wings, charcuterie boards, bourbon-braised pork belly, and buttermilk baked scallops. Reservations are required.
588 Ramapo Valley Road, Okland, NJ; (201) 383-9916 Website
The Heights Bar And Grill
A Hasbrouck Heights staple, The Heights Bar And Grill boasts a large outdoor eating area. Dig into pub fare and elevated bites like the avocado and fresh-sliced mozzarella stack, traditional potato skins, bang bang shrimp, fish and chips, and marinated skirt steak. Pair it all with their extensive list of the craft beers, signature cocktails, and fine wines.
163 Boulevard, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ; (201) 288-9338 Website
RP Prime, Mahwah & Fair Lawn
RP Prime’s premium steaks, fresh seafood, and elevated sushi can all be enjoyed outdoors at Mahwah’s larger, lively patio and Fair Lawn’s smaller, intimate patio, which each offer a charming al fresco experience outfitted with palm trees and string lights. Indulge in seasonal specials like octopus carpaccio and pan-fried softshell crabs in a honey dijon sauce, as well as signatures like their prime porterhouse for two, branzino, and chilled seafood platter. Highlights from the sushi menu include their crudo (which can be topped with caviar), crispy nigiri, and sashimi, along with a range of hand rolls like their signature prime time roll of hamachi, thin-sliced prime filet, avocado, and cucumber. Both patios are also available for private celebrations (Mahwah/up to 150 guests, Fair Lawn/up to 30 guests).
209 Ramapo Valley Road, Mahwah, NJ; (201) 529-1111
41-11 Route 4 West, Fair Lawn, NJ; (201) 267-0702
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Hearth & Tap Co, Montvale
Popular Montvale gastro pub Hearth & Tap Co. has two outdoor spaces to dine al fresco. The spacious outdoor patio, which boasts a fireplace and retractable roof, is a great spot to enjoy lunch and dinner menu signatures like the Hatco burger, birria tacos, tempura cauliflower, ahi tuna, and steak frites. Just past the patio, the family-friendly yard (open Thursdays – Saturdays, weather permitting) offers everything from a bar trailer, tents, picnic tables, firepits, and corn hole, to casual finger foods like beef sliders, stuffed taters, wings, tacos, and nachos, to live music on the weekends (from noon on). Both the yard and patio are also available for private events.
125 N. Kinderkamack Road, Montvale, NJ; (201) 307-6300 Website
Sofia, Englewood
At Englewood hotspot Sofia, take a seat in the private, piazza-style outdoor dining space or in the airy garden room, complete with a retractable roof. Brunch, lunch, or dinner, each menu offers creative Italian steakhouse dishes and farm-to-table fare. Highlights include the raw bar and caviar selection, grilled octopus with heirloom cherry tomatoes, roasted bell peppers, and picked red onions, mediterranean branzino with seasonal vegetables, bone-in lollipop ribeye, and lobster spicy rigatoni.
36 Engle Street, Englewood, NJ; (201) 541-8530 Website
Biagios, Paramus
Though the terrace at Paramus go-to Biagio’s and The Terrace is reserved for dining and private events, guests can always enjoy the regular menu and service at four tables just outside the main restaurant. Look for the Biagio’s board of chef-selected charcuterie, fresh oysters, homemade lobster ravioli, seafood pescatore, frenched veal chop, and 48oz. black angus cowboy steak among the inventive menu of Italian classics and creative specials.
299 Paramus Road, Paramus, NJ; (201) 652-0201 Website
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