Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Chatham

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EssexMorrisSomersetUnion

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Basking RidgeCaldwellCranfordFairfield, New JerseyLivingstonMillburn

Top Rated

CharmingDog-friendlyFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasions

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All dining options

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BarCounterStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

31 restaurants available nearby

1. La Pergola BYOB

4.6

Exceptional(1666)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Millburn

Booked 13 times today

Indoor and Outdoor dinning . BYOB *Outdoor dinning weather permitted.Nestled in the heart of Millburn, walking distance from Paper Mill Playhouse, La Pergola has curated a delightful outdoor garden dining experience in addition to our signature indoor space. Now whether you prefer to dine surrounded by the lush, flower-filled beauty of nature or in the candlelit elegance of our chic interior, we look forward to serving you the region's best Northern Italian cuisine in style! Please specify your choice with your reservation.To access the outdoor dinning go around to the back of Fidelity Bank. Follow LA PERGOLA GARDEN signs. Bring along your favorite bottle of wine or champagne. LA PERGOLA IS BYOB Open 7Days Lunch and Dinner: 11:30 am to 10pmOrders to go is Pick Up before 6pm!

2. Fiorino

4.8

Exceptional(1876)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • Summit

Booked 29 times today

A taste of Tuscany in downtown summit!!! The expertly prepared food at Fiorino is based on classic dishes of the Tuscany region. The atmosphere is relaxed-upscale, energetic, and friendly.

A photo of Providence Bar and Kitchen restaurant

3. Providence Bar and Kitchen

4.8

Exceptional(696)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Summit

Booked 1 time today

Eclectic Cuisine with a newly added full-service bar, the very first bar ever in New Providence, NJ.Named “Top 15 Best Outdoor Dining From Philadelphia to NYC” from OpenTable.Named “One of the Best Outdoor Seatings in NJ” from multiple magazines with overhead heaters and retractable awning.

4. Nero's Grille

4.8

Exceptional(717)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Livingston

Booked 25 times today

Now celebrating its 55th year, Nero's Grille continues to be one of north-Jersey's most popular dining scenes. We combine the highest quality, freshest ingredients with a comfortable, familiar atmosphere and service that makes you feel like one of the family. Nero's has become the area's place to see and be seen. Three separate dining rooms, and outdoor patio dining as climate permits, provide a warm, unpretentious intimacy in which to enjoy our high-quality, moderately-priced American and Italian fare, while the large bar area buzzes with the energy of friends gathering over a favorite martini or a glass of wine from Nero's award-winning list. Private rooms are also available, and our banquet staff is noted for making special events 'extra special.' After four decades, the entire Nero's family continues to take enormous pride in offering our guests, new and old, a gracious welcome, a terrific meal, and our sincere appreciation.

A photo of Moe's Bistro & Bar restaurant

5. Moe's Bistro & Bar

4.1

Excellent(222)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Summit

Booked 1 time today

Our food is our passion at Moe’s Bistro & Bar. We always strive to provide our customers with exceptional cuisine and excellent service all in a cozy atmosphere. Enjoy sitting at our beautiful antique bar serving classic cocktails, old and new world wines, locally brewed beer and an extensive Bourbon and Whiskey Collection. Soft piano music every Friday and Saturday night from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm.

A photo of Panevino Ristorante restaurant

6. Panevino Ristorante

4.4

Awesome(959)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Livingston

Booked 8 times today

Panevino comes from the Italian words “pane e vino”, bread and wine, the essentials of life. Our working herb garden, rustic décor, wood-burning pizza oven, and a beautiful outdoor patio are just part of what makes Panevino a special place to eat. Caputo flour imported from Italy, San Marzano tomatoes, handmade fior di latte mozzarella, and water from a local spring just like the ones in Italy's Campania region make our pizza as authentic and delicious as the pies found in Naples. Our Livingston restaurant also offers savory pastas (and gluten free pasta!), fresh seafood, delicious salads, sensational antipasti and pizza delivery. Our two outdoor bocce ball courts are also a great way to have fun in the sun! Serving the area for 30 years, we are proud to be known as one of the best Italian restaurants in NJ.

7. Mezza Livingston

4.7

Exceptional(653)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Livingston

Booked 2 times today

Mezza Mediterranean in Livingston, NJ prepares authentic Mediterranean cuisine with a modern touch, and our philosophy is to use the freshest ingredients at the right time to present the most incredible menu possible to our guests. We import our pita bread, and our hummus is like nothing you have ever tried here in the States, made fresh to order. Some local favorites on our menu include our Skirt Steak, Whole Grilled Bronzino, Lamb Shank & Short Rib Pappardelle, we are BYOB. We look forward to serving you the best, fresh Mediterranean lunch and dinner around in a gorgeous casual setting!

8. Stone House

4.6

Exceptional(2883)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Contemporary American • Warren

Booked 7 times today

A captivating blend of rustic cabin and city chic, Stone House at Stirling Ridge is located on 10 acres in the stunning Watchung Mountains of Warren, NJ. From the distressed steel, glass-enclosed two-story wine tower, and wood-burning fireplace, this artfully designed space sets an elegant yet cozy ambiance.Executive Chef David Drake has created a diverse menu, which focuses on unique combination of farm-fresh ingredients, flavorings and spectacular presentation. Stone House is part of the Landmark portfolio, a collection of distinctive restaurants, event spaces and boutique hotels. We also have our very own farms, one of them located on this property.Countless years of experience have taught us that the wow factor is in the details; from innovative menus and handcrafted cocktails to attentive service, your experience with us will be nothing short of extraordinary.à la carte | al fresco | private dining | events

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9. Sweet Waters Steak House

4.8

Exceptional(2012)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Westfield

Booked 26 times today

If you do not see the day/time you are looking for please call 908.317.2599Established in June of 2001, family owned Sweet Waters Steak House has been called the Crown Jewel of Westfield. Serving the highest quality meats and seafood, combined with excellent service, all in a cozy 60 seat atmosphere. Classic cocktails and a boutique wine list complete the adult dining experience.

A photo of The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn restaurant

10. The Grain House Restaurant at The Olde Mill Inn

4.5

Awesome(1399)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Basking Ridge

Booked 12 times today

The Grain House Restaurant is located on the picturesque 10-acre estate of the Olde Mill Inn in Basking Ridge, NJ. The Grain House structure was originally built as a barn in the 1760’s and was used to store grain for American Revolutionary soldiers. The barn was later moved to its current location and opened as a restaurant in the 1930’s. Today, the Grain House is a renowned restaurant in North/Central New Jersey, with a comfortable, casual ambiance. The restaurant serves innovative, traditional and contemporary interpretations of American cuisine with some added international accents, prepared under the direction of Executive Chef John Benjamin. Delicious homemade desserts complete the menus, which are revised several times a year. Outdoor patio dining and fireside dining are available in season.The restaurant offers lunch and dinner daily, as well as a special breakfast/lunch a la carte menu offered on Saturdays from 11 am to 4pm. Sunday 11am to 3 pm.

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Long
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
It’s our first time at this place, even though we’ve been seeing it for over two decades. In short, we were quite pleasantly surprised by the taste of the food, as it was light but very flavorful - not as salty as we thought we’d get from almost any Italian restaurant we’ve been to, some of which are very good in their own right. However, this lightness in taste stood out, be it the prosciutto in the salad or the clams in pasta. We’ll come back for sure.
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FiorinoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Summit
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4.8
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Charles
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Have dined here for years - never disappointed. Have introduced it to many of my friends and they have raved about it and returned on their own!
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La Pergola BYOBPrice: Expensive• Italian• Millburn
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4.6
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Roberta
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Excellent business lunch meeting Food & service were outstanding
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Nero's GrillePrice: Moderate• Steakhouse• Livingston
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4.8
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MarionVIP
New York City •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 1, 2025
Great food. Wonderful service. A bit loud in the bar area
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Providence Bar and KitchenPrice: Expensive• Italian• Summit
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4.8
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AndrewVIP
New York City •61 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 4, 2025
Always great food and ample portions. One of our favorite places to dine.
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Moe's Bistro & BarPrice: Moderate• Mediterranean• Summit
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4.1

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