New Jersey's diverse landscapes provide seemingly endless options for outdoor dining. You can eat outside in a rural, urban or beach setting this summer — perhaps all in one day if you're feeling adventurous (and if you love food as much as I do).

It would take me a very long time to list each and every restaurant that offers outdoor seating in New Jersey, but I will share with you the locations of my five favorite outdoor dining experiences.

Tell us yours, too! Hit me up at @JoeVotrube and @NJ1015 on Twitter, or leave a comment below.

SweetGrass Restaurant - Hopewell

My favorite menu item: The pulled pork


Iron Monkey — Jersey City

My favorite menu item: The Iron Monkey Burger


River Rock — Brick

My favorite menu item: The margherita pizza.


Watermark — Asbury Park

My favorite menu item: Passion Fruit Glazed Baby Back Ribs


My favorite menu item: Filet Mignon Medallions. Also, they have bacon instead of nuts or pretzels at the bar.



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