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Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Spotswood, New Jersey

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1. Mediterra
4.7
Exceptional(4510)
$$$$
• Mediterranean • Princeton
Booked 64 times today
Our culinary philosophy is simple yet inspired on our Spanish and Italian roots. We combine these influences with fresh, locally sourced ingredients and pair them with an ever-evolving selection of exceptional wines, both fine and approachable. Every dish, every pour, and every detail reflects our commitment to quality.
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2. A Salute
4.6
Exceptional(895)
$$$$
• Italian • Matawan
Booked 11 times today
VOTED #1 FOR BEST ITALIAN FOOD ON THE EAST COAST BY BAYCITIZEN.ORG!!!A Salute is an Italian restaurant & full service cocktail bar located in an 1850 Church on Main Street in Matawan, NJ (Three minute walk from train station). The 170 year old building has kept its character and warmth to provide a comfortable setting for families and friends to enjoy a great lunch or dinner. Outdoor dining with a full service bar and oversized patio.Karaoke every Friday Night!Lunch Available daily from 11:30-3:30pm. Happy Hour daily from 3:00pm-6:00pm featuring 1/2 off drinks and select appetizers. Dinner begins at 4:00pm.We are now offering a $60 pp Family Style Dinner, 7 Days a week, incl. holidays. Minimum 2 ppl required. Kids 10 and Under Eat Free!
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3. Metropolitan Cafe
4.7
Exceptional(1698)
$$$$
• American • Freehold
Booked 27 times today
Free Parking | Seasonal Outdoor DiningMetropolitan Café in downtown Freehold, NJ offers an upscale yet casual dining experience featuring New American cuisine with a Pacific Rim twist. Enjoy fresh sushi, flavorful small plates, or a full lunch or dinner in our lively dining room or lounge. Sip handcrafted cocktails at our martini bar or explore our Wine Spectator Award-winning wine list. In warmer months, relax with seasonal outdoor dining on our vibrant patio. Whether you're here for a romantic date night, a casual meal, or a celebration, Metropolitan Café delivers bold flavors, great ambiance, and exceptional service. Free parking available. For questions or reservations, please contact us—we look forward to serving you!
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4. American Hotel - The Standard
4.6
Exceptional(1341)
$$$$
• American • Freehold
Booked 12 times today
The Standard, an American Bistro Style Restaurant and Bar, located in the American Hotel right at the heart of Downtown Freehold. Open everyday for lunch and dinner until 9:00 pm, and offering an a la carte brunch on Sundays. The contemporary menu offers a tantalizing variety featuring steaks, seafood and bistro-style dishes. Enjoy our upscale menu with friends while sipping on one our specially crafted cocktails.Happy Hour is offered at the bar 7 days a week from 3:00-6:00. Additionally, we are now offering half priced bottles of wine every Wednesday and Sunday.Please note that all reservations are for Indoor Dining only. Outdoor dining is purely first come, first serve. However, if you have a reservation, and there is an outside table available at the time of your arrival, you will be welcomed to it. There is FREE parking in the Market Yard lot everyday but Thursday, Friday and Saturday after 4pm. The lot across Main St is free at all times. We are excited to serve you!
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5. Zinna's Bistro
4.2
Awesome(2102)
$$$$
• Italian • Cranbury
Booked 13 times today
WE HAVE MOVED! Visit us at 10 Cedarbrook Drive, Cranbury, NJ!Zinna's Bistro is a family-owned and operated Italian-American bistro that opened in January 2010. It is one of the hidden gems that make up the treasured Cranbury community. At Zinna's, we believe that your fine dining experience starts with quality. We showcase homemade pastas and produce grown on our premises as well as the freshest ingredients the Garden State has to offer. From food to service, we strive to provide a dining experience you will only find here.We do NOT allow outside desserts (there will be a $5 per person fee) Zinna's Bistro offers all cakes & desserts call to place an order for your upcoming event or party.20% gratuity will be added to parties of 6 or more. We are limited to splitting checks to 3 per table. An additional 3.38% is applied for all credit card transactions. Entree Sharing Fee of $10 per person applies.HOURS:Tuesday-Friday12PM-3PM5PM-9PMSaturday-Sunday12PM-3PM4PM-9PM
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6. Metro North
4.8
Exceptional(2547)
$$$$
• Italian • Princeton
Booked 30 times today
Metro North featuring Italian Entrees, Seafood, Grilled Meats, Salads, Appetizers. Along with your favorite cocktail, glass of wine or beer on tap there is something for everyone. Reasonable prices in a casual atmosphere. Located at 378 Alexander Road in Princeton, New Jersey with ample parking we also have seating for large parties up to 100 plus and outside dining on our patio.To view our menu visit us at www.metronorthnj.com
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7. Beach Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(1617)
$$$$
• American • Long Branch
Booked 37 times today
Waterfront restaurant serving steaks, seafood, raw bar, pizza & pasta. Located on the Shrewsbury River in the Channel Club Marina. For parties of 5 of more please call to check availability at (732)-870-8999. Sunday brunch will be coming soon!Happy hour is available Monday- Thursday 12pm-6pm bar and high top tables. Saturday 12pm-4pm and All day Sunday! Please note outdoor seating is limited and on weekends we do not take outdoor reservations, it is walk-in only. Outdoor dining cannot accommodate party sizes larger than 8. Reservations are for indoor dining ONLY.
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8. Focacceria Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(589)
$$$$
• Italian • Basking Ridge
Booked 28 times today
When choosing this location in 2005, we instantly fell in love with the charm and history that the building offered. Walking up the front steps you hear the creak of the original floor boards, and as you enter through the large Colonial doors you may find yourself twisting the old fashioned hand crank doorbell. Every detail of the building is historical, and every picture hanging on the wall gives you a glimpse of what life was like in the 1800’s.Along with our passion for keeping history alive, we also have an even greater passion for food. We only use the finest and freshest seasonal ingredients when crafting our dishes. Not only are we preserving the history of Liberty Corner, we are becoming part of the history too.Voted one of the Top 100 Al Fresco Dining Restaurants in the Country by OpenTable in 2015. Offering four separate dining rooms, you are sure to enjoy the atmosphere, along with your delicious meal. We look forward to being with you soon. We are a BYOB establishment.
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9. Limoncello at Piazza di Roma
4.8
Exceptional(83)
$$$$
• Italian • Matawan
Booked 6 times today
Located in Aberdeen, minutes from the PNC Arts Center, Limoncello is your premier destination for authentic Italian cuisine.Two Atmospheres:In warm months, dine al fresco under the stars in our Limoncello Garden—a lush outdoor oasis. When the weather cools or it rains, retreat to our elegant indoor dining room for a cozy, romantic experience year-round.Our Culinary Legacy:Built on 25 years of family hospitality, our menu features farm-to-table vegetables and premium imported ingredients. Indulge in our Double Bone Stuffed Pork Chop, classic Veal Spiedini, traditional Braciola, and Nonna’s legendary Sunday Sauce.Full-Service Bar:Enjoy our signature Limoncello Spritzer or a crafted Espresso Martini. Whether joining us for an intimate winter dinner indoors or a summer night in the garden, true Italian hospitality and La Dolce Vita await you!
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10. Rats Restaurant - Grounds for Sculpture
4.2
Awesome(8971)
$$$$
• Contemporary French • Princeton
Booked 122 times today
Rat’s Restaurant is the perfect dining destination. Named for the fabled entertaining character in Kenneth Graham’s children’s classic, The Wind in the Willows, Rat’s Restaurant is designed to give visitors the sense they have stepped into a village reminiscent of the impressionist painter Claude Monet’s beloved town of Giverny. Rustic fireplaces, country French cuisine, seasonal hand-crafted cocktails and an eclectic beer and wine list are just the beginning. Regarded as one of the most romantic and beautiful restaurants in our region, Rat’s was named Philadelphia Magazine’s “Most Romantic Restaurant. Rats Restaurant and catering is proudly managed by Constellation Culinary.

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  • MaryAnneGold
    New York City •29 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    Excellent & accommodating service staff! Food was great & we weren’t rushed. Wonderful dinning experience. Recommend & will return
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    Metro North$$$$• Italian• Princeton
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    4.8
  • SamanthaGold
    New York City •23 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 5 days ago
    Great dining experience, looking forward to returning in the near future. Our server Daniela was excellent per usual. Delicious food, I'd highly recommend it to friends & family!
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    A Salute$$$$• Italian• Matawan
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    4.6
  • kathy
    Philadelphia County •112 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 7 days ago
    Great tapas and entree selections. Cocktails were made perfectly and got to our table quick. Great service. Will return soon!
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    Mediterra$$$$• Mediterranean• Princeton
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    4.7
  • John
    New York City •41 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 10, 2026
    It was Mother's Dau so they had a few different seatings throughout the day. Ours was 3:00. The place was packed to get in and they did a great job of turning the tables. We waited maybe 10-15 minute and then went right in. Service was great and fast. Food as always excellent.
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    Zinna's Bistro$$$$• Italian• Cranbury
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    4.2
  • CristinaGold
    New York City •3 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 7, 2026
    Great food and service. First time going and will return.
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    Metropolitan Cafe$$$$• American• Freehold
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    4.7

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