Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Mountain Lakes

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Cuisine

AmericanItalianSteakhouseSeafoodPizzeriaGreek

Regions

EssexMorris

Neighborhoods

CaldwellDenvilleFairfield, New JerseyLivingstonMorristownMountain Lakes

Top Rated

CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

Dining Options

All dining options

Delivery only

Takeout only

Seating Options

BarStandardHigh TopOutdoor

Accessibility

Gender-neutral restroomWheelchair access

12 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Hapgoods Resturant restaurant

1. Hapgoods Resturant

4.6

Exceptional(160)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Mountain Lakes

Open And Airy Eatery, BYOB Serving American comfort fare, Located in the Serene & Historic Town of Mountain Lakes.

2. Casa Bella

4.8

Exceptional(948)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Denville

Booked 7 times today

Casa Bella is an Italian restaurant in Denville that provides for a rich, authentic experience. In addition to a luxurious atmosphere indoors, there is also a deck with a view of Arrowhead Lake for al fresco dining. Even the deck has a luxurious feel with subtle white lights and flowering plants for a welcoming feeling. The Casa Bella menu includes cold and hot antipasti, soups, salads, pasta, meat dishes and vegetarian options. There are also light fare menu options. The wine list includes house wines by the glass, half carafe, carafe or 1.5 liter, as well as special wines by the glass or bottle and some half bottle wine options as well. Casa Bella also offers off-site catering services and can cater both corporate and social events.

3. Nero's Grille

4.8

Exceptional(717)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Livingston

Booked 16 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.

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4. Calandra's Mediterranean Grill

4.7

Exceptional(607)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Fairfield, New Jersey

Booked 4 times today

We are a family friendly restaurant featuring an open kitchen with a wood burning stone pizza deck oven. Our Dining room is a attached to Outdoor Mediterranean style dining patio plus a fully stocked lobby bar with beautiful fireplace. We are famous for our pasta, seafood and fish dishes. Enjoy !!

5. Portofino's

4.6

Exceptional(563)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Morristown

Booked 10 times today

Portofino’s has been serving the community of Morristown for more than 30 years, providing a welcoming eatery for family and friends to get together. At Portofino’s, diners will find a variety of Italian fare with a special focus on seafood. Some of the popular options on the menu include grilled salmon, risotto pescatore, stuffed flounder, shrimp scampi, spinach ravioli and penne alla vodka. The restaurant also offers an assortment of sandwiches including sausage, peppers and onions, meatball parmigiana and chicken parmigiana, to name a few. Portofino’s can provide onsite and offsite catering as well for those who are holding an event.

A photo of THAVMA Mediterranean Grill restaurant

6. THAVMA Mediterranean Grill

4.7

Exceptional(700)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Mediterranean • Livingston

Booked 4 times today

Drawing from across the Mediterranean with strong Greek influence, THAVMA specializes in fresh Seafood, Kabobs, and specialty dishes. Past Winner - Best BYO, Best Ethnic Restaurant. THAVMA Mediterranean Grill centrally located in the Livingston Town Center offers the very best of the Mediterranean by combining Greek and Middle Eastern Specialties to create an unforgettable dining experience. All preparations and cooking are done daily on the premises to give our patrons the freshest seafood and grilled meat selections.

A photo of Panevino Ristorante restaurant

7. Panevino Ristorante

4.5

Awesome(959)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Livingston

Booked 9 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.

8. Mezza Livingston

4.7

Exceptional(653)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Livingston

Booked 10 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!

9. The Corner Bistro

4.8

Exceptional(465)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Randolph

Booked 2 times today

Continental cuisine (with a little love for Latin) has come to College Plaza, Randolph. The Vargas family (brothers Harold and Oscar and cousin Willy) combine decades of restaurant expertise to present the freshest, healthiest, highest quality selections available. Fine diners in Randolph and beyond appreciate the Vargas family'sfocus on the food. Warm woods, intimate booths and interesting decor create a welcoming, serene ambiance. A ceramic-tiled waterfall adds soothing sounds and an outdoor patio offers an alternative atmosphere for guests. Diners are welcome to bring their own wine; kept chilled by the table or for reds, within reach of the wait staff. The menu includes an array of perfectly grilled steaks, fresh seafood, Italian-inspired pastas, interesting appetizers, soups, salads and warm homemade bread. Gluten free, whole wheat and whole grain pastas are available. Open for brunch, lunch and dinner, The Corner Bistro is ready to serve and delight.

10. Assado Steakhouse

4.6

Exceptional(501)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Steakhouse • Livingston

Booked 1 time today

Assado Steakhouse is a BYOB welcoming our patrons to pair their desired wine with our traditional dishes. Our rustic yet modern decor provides the perfect setting for a Portuguese steakhouse experience. But ultimately what’s on the plate is what sets us apart. We look forward to seeing you.

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Emily
New York City •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Came for Valentine’s Day, our resy was for 9:15pm and we arrived at 8:30pm but we got seated in less than 5 minutes which was nice. The best thing we did was order multiple appetizers rather than 2 main entrees. It was nice to sample the menu and the food was AMAZING. (the drinks too!)
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Catch New YorkPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Meatpacking District
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4.4
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Richard
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
The food as usual was amazing the service was on point.
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Casa BellaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Denville
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4.8
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Foodcritic
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great place. Way better than we expected. Ambience was good. Food awesome.
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Ninety AcresPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Bedminster
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4.5
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Long
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 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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Steven
New York City •23 reviews
5.0
Dined on Feb 8, 2025
Limited but very nice menu selections. Group had burgers , dinners, salads and all were delicious. Attentive service and comfortable atmosphere.
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Hapgoods ResturantPrice: Moderate• American• Mountain Lakes
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4.6

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