Outdoor Restaurants in New Jersey

Outdoor Restaurants in New Jersey
New Jersey, the Garden state, offers lovers of the outdoors many enjoyable experiences. Whether camping at High Point State Park in Sussex or touring the Rankokus Indian Reservation in Westhampton, visitors to the state can easily find numerous ways to immerse themselves in activities. There are even a number of restaurants in New Jersey that feature outdoor dining. When you find yourself out and about enjoying the sights in New Jersey, consider one of these cutting-edge restaurants that offer you an original dining experience.

Deanna's Restaurant

Deanna's Restaurant has been serving patrons in Lambertville, NJ, since 1990. This inviting restaurant is renowned for its ricotta cheesecake and soft shell crabs. Check out the fried cheese and fruit appetizer or the pasta with prosciutto and peas in cream sauce entree. In mild weather, diners can take their meals in the garden.

Deanna's Restaurant
54 N. Franklin St
Lambertville, NJ 08530
(609) 397-8957
deannasrestaurant.com

The Frog and The Peach

Husband and wife Besty Alger and Jim Black founded The Frog and Peach in 1983. During its more than 20 years in operation, this restaurant has received rave reviews from guests and critics alike. Diners feast on fresh, original American cuisine including pumpkin gnocchi appetizers and a cider braised monkfish entrée while enjoying the clean, refreshing atmosphere. Lunch hours are from 11:30 to 2:30 on weekdays or for dinner starting at 5:30 every night except Sunday when they open at 4:30. Visitors can eat in the multi-level bistro or take their meal in the outdoor eating area. A staple in New Brunswick, this restaurant is also eco-friendly. Twenty five percent of all of the electricity used in the restaurant is generated by the sun. The proprietors of this restaurant are committed to producing quality food and decreasing its carbon footprint, making it a healthy choice for you and the environment.

The Frog and The Peach
29 Dennis St
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
(732) 846-3216
frogandpeach.com

Liberty House Restaurant

This restaurant located in Liberty Park is a must visit for nature lovers. The Liberty House has unparalleled views offering diners landscapes including Ellis Island, the Statue of Liberty and the Manhattan skyline. The restaurant's skylights allow natural lumination to filter into the room, and the natural stones, metals, and earth tones in the décor create a calm, soothing atmosphere. The food is as top quality as the surroundings with appetizers such as exotic mushroom napoleon setting the stage for entrees like the double-cut white marble pork chop. Visitors can take their meal in the outdoor eating area to fully immerse themselves in the world class atmosphere. With corporate meeting facilities and a banquet room, this restaurant is well equipped to handle any request.

The Liberty House Restaurant
76 Audrey Zapp Dr
Jersey City, NJ 07304
(201) 395-0300
libertyhouserestaurant.com

LUA Restaurant

LUA restaurant boasts a taste of Latin with Manhattan views. Featuring a selection of ceviches and other Latin favorites, visitors can enjoy Togarashi shrimp or give the Sofrito crabcake appetizer a try. Diners can choose from eating at the contemporary bar, in the VIP lounge or in the outdoor eating area where the views of Manhattan are accentuated by a cool breeze off the water. The restaurant hours vary as it is frequently booked for special events. If you plan to visit LUA, stop by its website where the easy online reservation systems makes it a breeze to ensure that there will be a table waiting for you.

LUA Restaurant
1300 Sintara Dr North
Hoboken, NJ 07030
(201)876-1900
luarestaurant.com

Article Written By Erin Schreiner

Erin Schreiner is a freelance writer and teacher who holds a bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University. She has been actively freelancing since 2008. Schreiner previously worked for a London-based freelance firm. Her work appears on eHow, Trails.com and RedEnvelope. She currently teaches writing to middle school students in Ohio and works on her writing craft regularly.

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