Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in New Brunswick

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1. Fat Cactus

4.2

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • New Brunswick

Booked 11 times today

Located in the heart of the lively George Street area of New Brunswick, Fat Cactus Mexican Cantina, is the number one destination for both authentic and American-style Mexican food. Enjoy table-side guacamole or a variety of tacos made fresh before your eyes at our very own taco truck! Our frozen margarita menu and tequila and rum cocktails are sure to transport you to the agave fields of Central Mexico. Enjoy your favorite meal while listening to our various mariachi bands or our guest DJs on Fridays and Saturdays. Our kitchen is open late everyday and all day, so there will be plenty of opportunities to come see what we are all about!

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2. Harvest Moon Brewery/Cafe

4.3

Awesome(229)

Price: Moderate

• American • New Brunswick

Booked 2 times today

From handcrafted beers to our unique and flavorful American eclectic menu, Harvest Moon Brewery and Cafe located right in Downtown New Brunswick affords diners the chance to escape from the stresses of daily life. Harvest Moon features a delectable menu along with hand-crafted beer brewed on site all served in a fun & exciting atmosphere that is perfect for the young and old alike.

3. Stage Left Steak

4.8

Exceptional(1454)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Brunswick

Booked 7 times today

A contemporary steakhouse in the heart of New Brunswick's theater district with a wood-burning grill serving delicious dry-aged steaks and locally sourced dishes since 1992. The wine list is extensive and features estate-bottled wines from small producers. A variety of hand-crafted cocktails are offered on the nationally-recognized cocktail menu. Winner of many accolades including Best of the Best, Best Steak, Best Burger, "Best of Award of Excellence", Coziest Restaurant and more.We are currently open Monday - Thursday : 4:30-9 and Friday - Saturday : 4:30-9:30. In cooperation with our sister restaurant, Catherine Lombardi, guests have the option of ordering from both of our menus on the days that we're open.

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4. Meximodo - Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar

4.5

Awesome(822)

Price: Moderate

• Mexican • Colonia

Booked 117 times today

Official Guinness World Record Title Holder for Most Tequilas/Mezcals at a bar-restaurant in the world!Meximodo is where the roots of classic Mexican cooking are always respected and our modern twists blossom into a fresh, new culinary experience. Located centrally within Metuchen’s plaza, we’re the beating corazón of fun and flavor in town. We’re excited to welcome you into our casa!Most of our ingredients are locally sourced right here in the Garden State. Combining traditional techniques and powerful bold flavors, every dish brings you on a journey through Mexico.We had to go big or go home. Boasting the world's largest tequila selection, our expert mixologists have every tool to craft cocteles made to savor.Whether it’s a fun date night, drinks with friends, or a meal out with the family, Meximodo’s vibrant and warm atmosphere is here to welcome all.

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5. Orchard Park by David Burke

4.7

Exceptional(1752)

Price: Very Expensive

• American • New Brunswick

Booked 33 times today

Award winning Celebrity Chef David Burke brings his whimsical approach to American cuisine and classic dishes. Join us in this stunning venue to enjoy his specialty Clothesline Bacon, Pretzel Crab Cakes and his patented Himalayan Salt-Aged Beef. Save room for dessert, with staples items on Chef Burke dessert menu such as Tin Cake in a Can and the Cheesecake Lollipop Tree. Offering a stellar Brunch on Sundays, sure to be a family hit! Planning an intimate gathering? Our Wine Room built with 2500 Himalayan salt brick wall, European glass globe lighting fixtures suspended above, we can accommodate up to 22 guests, offering a sophisticated and welcoming atmosphere.** Our restaurants are generally not the best environment for young children. We welcome families, but we ask parents to keep children at the table and calm vocal infants or youngsters outside of the dining room. We do not allow strollers in the dining room, however we do offer child seating in our "Lounge Area".

6. Nauti Cajun Crab

4.6

Exceptional(600)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Metuchen

Booked 11 times today

We now accepting reservation for outdoor and indoor dining.We take great pride in providing a friendly and vibrant atmosphere for our guests to enjoy our delicious seafood, live crawfish, crispy wings and our popular seafood fried rice and garlic noodles. We take the "traditional Creole seafood boil" to the next level. We boil our crawfish and seafood with classic Louisiana style spices along with our own secret blend of spices then top it off with your choice of one of our mouth-watering flavors. After establishing a popular seafood boil in New Jersey since 2016, we are excited to bring our concept to Metuchen with even better seasonings and guest experience.

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7. Kona Grill - Woodbridge

4.1

Excellent(1425)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Iselin

Booked 16 times today

Kona Grill restaurant offers an experience unrivaled in Woodbridge. Kona Grill is a classic American Grill with great steak and seafood - complemented by the best choice of sushi and margaritas at any grill in America. Kona Grill features a global menu of contemporary American favorites, award-winning sushi, and specialty craft cocktails in a polished, casual atmosphere. From brunch & lunch to dinner & happy hour, the restaurant offers a range of freshly prepared dishes from the grill, seasonal menu items and fan-favorite dishes across all dayparts. Kona Grill offers both indoor and outdoor patio dining at all its locations, $3, $6, $9 happy hour offered weekdays & NEW weekend brunch, guided by a passion for quality food and exceptional service.

8. Metuchen Inn

4.7

Exceptional(1774)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Metuchen

Booked 14 times today

The historic Metuchen Inn has elegant new decor, same fantastic food and service with a creative new menu. Come see some old friends and make some new. Enjoy our Happy Hour with your hosts Constantine and Victor

9. Ovations

4.9

Exceptional(283)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • New Brunswick

Outdoor dining available!In the heart of South Bound Brook, Ovations serves a unique culinary fusion featuring sumptuous American and Italian cuisines in its relaxing and friendly eatery. For starters, enjoy the jumbo coconut shrimp with sesame garlic sauce and the homemade rice balls, which display Ovations inventive aesthetic. Some of the house specialties include the pan seared scallops and shrimp with white wine sauce served over risotto, the braised boneless short ribs baked with port wine and plum tomatoes and the chicken Giardiniera with arugula, mozzarella, tomato, red onion and balsamic vinaigrette..

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10. Lukas's Seafood & Grille

4.4

Awesome(911)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Warren

Booked 3 times today

Lukas' Seafood-Steak-Bar is truly a family establishment - three brothers and a close family friend came together to bring Central New Jersey the freshest seafood and finest meats. Lukas' is the fourth restaurant Sonny and Roberto have opened together, both sharing the philosophy that only a truly authentic taste of Mediterranean cooking and culture would provide guests with an incomparable dining experience. Come join us for lunch, brunch, dinner, or happy hour at our full bar to see what delectable options we have to offer!

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Cristian
New York City •1 review
5.0
Dined today
Our server George was amazing! Very knowledgeable about the menu and drinks were well made. I’d come back again and definitely will. The food was delicious I would say my favorite was the clothesline bacon!
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Orchard Park by David BurkePrice: Very Expensive• American• New Brunswick
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4.7
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George
New York City •14 reviews
4.0
Dined 5 days ago
Food was very tasty. Value is pretty good, still a good # of plates under $20. It was a Saturday night so quite loud. Staff was all courteous but they were really running to keep up with demand. Reservations a must on the weekends.
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Harvest Moon Brewery/CafePrice: Moderate• American• New Brunswick
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4.3
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Lauren
New York City •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
This was my second time at this restaurant and it did not disappoint! The ambiance is always A1 but this time they decorated for Christmas and it was so nice. I will say this is a very lively loud restaurant so if you’re looking for something quiet, this might not be the place for you. The service is always great & the food and drinks are also very delicious.
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Meximodo - Cocina Mexicana & Tequila BarPrice: Moderate• Mexican• Colonia
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4.5
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Maxine
New York City •13 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 19, 2024
We had a delicious salad and lasagna. The service was great. The dining room is beautiful and there was a fireplace .
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Stage Left SteakPrice: Very Expensive• Steakhouse• New Brunswick
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4.8
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Anshumi
New York City •12 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 5, 2024
really nice food & drinks enjoy going there taking friends & family visiting us out of state as well as out of country they also love the restaurant
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Fat CactusPrice: Moderate• Mexican• New Brunswick
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4.2

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12 restaurants available nearby

1. Fat Cactus

2. Harvest Moon Brewery/Cafe

3. Stage Left Steak

4. Meximodo - Cocina Mexicana & Tequila Bar

5. Orchard Park by David Burke

6. Nauti Cajun Crab

7. Kona Grill - Woodbridge

8. Metuchen Inn

9. Ovations

10. Lukas's Seafood & Grille

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