Spend Summer Evenings at Kids-Friendly Outdoor Restaurants in New Jersey for a Delicious Dine-In Experience
Soaking Up the Sun: Outdoor Dining for Families in The Garden State
Craving some fresh air, good food, and a bit of fun for the little ones? Here's a roundup of family-friendly outdoor dining hotspots in New Jersey.
- Nomad Pizza - Princeton and Hopewell
- A summer evening delight features wood-fired pizza on a spacious, shaded patio. Enjoy locally sourced toppings alongside Sonoma wines or BYO beverages. Kids will love the kid-friendly service.
- Elysian Cafe - Hoboken
- Savor bistro fare or weekend brunch at this sun-drenched corner sidewalk cafe. Little ones can play inside the fenced-in area, stacking pebbles from the tree beds or exploring the small, stone garden walls.
- Oh'Brian's on the Green - Clark
- Overlooking the Hyatt Hills Golf Complex, this scenic restaurant offers a kid-friendly menu of burgers, pizzas, salads, and sandwiches. Weekends might include live music, and there's mini-golf to enjoy as well.
- Pier 13 - Hoboken
- An eclectic food truck collection by the Hudson River boasts a menu ranging from Thai and falafel to gourmet pizza and street tacos. Spread out a blanket in nearby Maxwell Park for an al fresco meal while the kids play.
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- Porta Pizza - Asbury Park and Jersey City
- Enjoy Neapolitan pizzas with house-made ricotta and mozzarella on a beachy patio at this summer treat favorite. Reservations are recommended due to the high demand.
- Parkside Social - Verona
- Sip on Happy Hour specials under an umbrella on the patio while the kids savor the kids' menu. The best part? You can enjoy games like cornhole on the side.
- River and Rail Cantina - Cranford
- Classic Mexican fare combined with a fairy-lit patio and a grassy yard for playtime makes this cantina a hit for the family.
- Rusty Nail - Cape May
- Gather 'round a sandy fire pit at this surfer's hangout, complete with live music, a kids' menu, and adult-friendly beverages.
- Stage House Tavern - Scotch Plains, Mountainside, & Somerset
- Gather the family for early dinners and top picks like homemade ravioli, tacos, pizza, and salads on the broad, shady patio. The extensive cocktail menu and live music make this a favorite for Sunday brunches.
- Stirling Hotel - Stirling
- Kick back with craft beer and comfort food while kids enjoy lawn games like bocce and cornhole. Live music on weekends makes for a chill weekend afternoon.
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Learn more about this list by checking out our enrichment insights on Family-Friendly Outdoor Dining Spots in New Jersey.
Unless noted, photos courtesy of the restaurants
After a fun family meal, unwind on the lawn for games like bocce and cornhole at Kick Back Tavern in Stirling. (home-and-garden, lifestyle)
On sunny weekends, children can play amidst stone garden walls while parents sample European-inspired meals at Elysian Cafe in Hoboken. (food-and-drink, home-and-garden, lifestyle)
