In the Mood for Dining al Fresco?

The term "al fresco" comes from the Italian word meaning fresh or open air. Dinner al fresco, therefore means dining outside. Here are a few restaurants with outdoor options in our area:

CALDWELLS
Calandra's Il Vecchio Cafe  234 Bloomfield Avenue    973-226-8889  
During the spring and summer months, they offer outdoor dining as well as an outdoor bar area. 
Stephanie's Italian Restaurant    283 Bloomfield Avenue   973-226-2142
A newly renovated patio with music and exceptional gardens allows patrons to dine under the stars in a little piece of Italy.    
Cloverleaf Tavern   395 Bloomfield Avenue      973-226-9812 
American cuisine served in a family-casual dining atmosphere. Patio dining available.  Full bar.
Hog Wild BBQ   405 Bloomfield Avenue    973-210-8262  
BBQ-Creole-Cajun, BYOB, Kid Friendly, Outdoor Dining
Rose Mediterranean  435 Bloomfield Avenue   973-403-ROSE (7673)
Mediterranean American Fusion. Gluten-free menu available. Patio dining.

VERONA
Frank Anthony's 667 Bloomfield Avenue 973-239-1303
Italian deli and restaurant, BYOB, Outdoor Dining
Ray’s Pizza  10 Pompton Avenue 973-857-3434    
Kid Friendly, Outdoor Dining
Verona Inn 624 Bloomfield Avenue 973-239-0544 
Full bar, large private patio in the back 

MONTCLAIR 
Ruthie's BBQ & Pizza, 64 1/2 Chestnut Street    973-509-1134  
BBQ, Pizza & Outdoor Dining
Raymond's,  28 Church Street    973-744-9263 
American, BYOB, Kid Friendly, Outdoor Dining
Four Seasons Kebab House, 594 Valley Road, Upper Montclair   973-707-7651
Linger in the restaurant’s cozy courtyard, lulled by a gurgling fountain.
Montclair Station - 275 Bellevue Station    973-337-5828  
Outdoor tables at the Montclair Station beckon commuters and local diners.
Osteria Giotto, 21-23 Midland Avenue    973-746-0111  
Italian Fare,  BYOB,  Outdoor table dining
Marzullo’s Restaurant, Café & Caterer   117 Grove Street   973-744-6663  
BYOB, Casual, Outdoor dining available
Terra Tea Salon   50 S. Fullerton Avenue    973-744-6600 
Outdoor Dining available, Gluten-Free & Vegan Friendly  
Flatbread Grill, 204 Bellevue Avenue   973-509-2700
Casual atmosphere for the whole family!  BYOB, Vegan friendly, Outdoor dining available
Uptown 596,  596 Valley Road    973-744-0915
Brunch, Salads, Dinner,  BYOB, Outdoor Dining  
Greek Taverna   292 Bloomfield Avenue   973-746-2280 
BYOB, Outdoor Dining, Romantic
Costanera  511 Bloomfield Avenue    973-337-8289
Latin American, Seafood, Peruvian,  BYOB, Outdoor Dining
Samba Montclair 7 Park Street      973-744-6764 
Brazilian, BYOB, Outdoor Dining
Sofra Turkish & Mediterranean Restaurant   151 Valley Road   973- 746-1091 
Family owned Turkish restaurant, BYOB, Outdoor Dining
Mezza Lira Restaurant   537 Bloomfield Avenue  973-783-5009
Italian, BYOB, Outdoor Dining

BLOOMFIELD 
Stamna Greek Taverna   1045 North Broad Street    973-338-5151 
Authentic Greek Restaurant with home cooked traditional Greek fare. BYOB, Late Night, Live Music, Outdoor Dining
Bloomfield Steak and Seafood House   409 Franklin Street 973-680-4500   
Italian American cuisine, Outdoor dining, full bar
Bar Cara   1099 Broad Street   973-893-3681  
Italian, Outdoor dining,  Full bar
Nevada Diner  293 Broad Street    973- 743-9393   
Family friendly environment & brand new Outdoor Patio

NUTLEY
Chestnut Café & Eatery    338 Passaic Avenue  973-798-2226  
BYOB,  Outdoors eating on the private garden patio
Queen Margherita   246 Washington Avenue    973-662-0007  
Italian, Pizza, BYOB, Outdoor dining available
Terrazza Ristorante and Bar   507 Franklin Avenue    973-661-4300   
Creative Italian cuisine, Full bar, Outdoor dining

CEDAR GROVE
Delmonico Steak and Beyond   505 Pompton Avenue   973-433-0333   
Steak House, Happy Hour, Outdoor Dining