Jersey City outdoor dining restaurants and bars

Jersey City outdoor dining is back! Now that spring is upon us, restaurants are expanding their outdoor dining areas. In downtown alone there are over 50 Jersey City outdoor dining spots, many located along the extended Jersey City Pedestrian Plaza. So we’re creating a guide to the best Jersey City outdoor dining spots for 2021. Our list is frequently updated with new restaurants as they announce their outdoor dining plans for the summer of 2021. If there’s a restaurant that we’ve missed, please let us know in the comments or shoot us a DM on Instagram. (Special thanks to the HDSID for providing us with a list of downtown restaurants).

Editor’s note: NJ indoor dining is now at 50% max capacity, per Governor Phil Murphy’s executive order.

Jersey City outdoor dining restaurants and bars — Downtown

9 Bar Cafe: 18 Erie Street (Instagram)
In addition to opening on Mondays, 9 Bar Cafe on Erie is also offering limited outdoor dining.

Amelia’s Bistro: 187 Warren (Instagram)
We’ve dined at Amelia’s numerous times and their outdoor seating is generously spaced out. A new parklet was also added.

Ani Ramen: 218 Newark Avenue (website)
Ani Ramen Jersey City is still offering takeout. In addition, they have small outdoor pods/igloos where diners can enjoy their meal al fresco.

Barcade: 163 Newark Avenue (website)

Beechwood Cafe & Market: 290 Grove Street (website)

Bistro La Source: 85 Morris Street (website)

Broa Cafe: 297 Grove Street (website)
Currently closed as they prepare to open their new space.

Buddy’s JC: 247 Washington Street (website)

Cafe Esme: 485 Marin Boulevard (Instagram)

Cafe Madelaine: 34 Coles Street (Instagram)

Cellar 335: 335 Newark Avenue (Instagram)
The tiki bar/lounge is now offering outdoor dining along with a new food and cocktail menu.

Choc O Pain: 530 Jersey Avenue (website)

Cocoa Bakery: 275 Grand & 475 Central (Instagram)
Cocoa Bakery’s two locations (downtown JC and the Heights) are now offering outdoor dining.

Corgi Spirits: 1 Distillery Drive (website)
The patio is open for cocktails or cocktails to go: Friday 5pm to 10pm, Saturday 2pm to 10pm, and Sunday 2pm to 6pm.

Crepe Guru: 110 Bright Street (Instagram)

Departed Soles: 150 Bay Street (Instagram)
You can now enjoy your beers directly outside the brewery.

Diesel & Duke: 389 Monmouth (Instagram)
Outdoor dining now available via new patio.

District Kitchen: 210 Hudson Street (website)
Outdoor dining available on Hudson street entrance. Online ordering is available for Modcup, Baonanas, Waffle It & Co., and Ani Ramen.

DomoDomo JC: 399 Greene Street (Instagram)
Outdoor dining available. Reservations recommended.

Downtown Yogurt: 126 Newark Avenue (website)

Dullboy: 364 Grove Street (website)
Patio is open for cocktails and outdoor dining.

East Hana: 103 Montgomery (website)
Newly opened Japanese restaurant East Hana is offering limited outdoor dining and takeout.

Ed & Mary’s: 174 Coles Street (Instagram)
Patio is open 12pm to 10pm everyday. New parklet is also available for outdoor dining and open the same hours.

Edward’s Steakhouse: 239 Marin Boulevard (website)
Edward’s is offering outdoor dining via the parking lot located across the street from the restaurant. Reservations are strongly recommended.

El Sazon De Las Americas: 305 Grove Street (Seamless)

Frankie: 264 Grove Street (website)
Open with Jersey City outdoor dining.

Franklin Social: 292 Barrow (Instagram)
Reservations recommended for outdoor dining. The restaurant offers tables, a parklet, or courtyard.

Gringo’s: 12 Coles Street (Instagram)
Outdoor seating available for over 100 guests spaced out along Maxwell Alley, Coles Street, and the Gringo’s front patio.

Gypsy Grill: 187 Newark Avenue (website)

Hamilton Pork: 247 10th Street (website)

Hard Grove Restaurant: 284 First Street (website)
Outdoor dining available via extended pedestrian plaza located outside the restaurant.

Helen’s Pizza: 183 Newark Avenue (website)
Tables have been added outside the restaurant.

Honshu: 95 Greene Street (Instagram)
Ten outdoor tables total and reservations recommended.

Hudson & Co.: 3 Second Street (Instagram)
Waterfront terrace is first come, first served.

Ibby’s Falafel: 303 Grove Street (website)

Jersey Social: 837 Jersey Avenue (Instagram)
The patio at Jersey Social is now open for outdoor dining. The restaurant just debuted a new menu with a focus on locally sourced ingredients. Brunch is also now being served on weekends.

Just Beclaws: 280 1st Street (website)

Koro Koro Rice Ball Cafe: 538 Jersey Avenue (website)

Krispy Pizza: 33 Hudson (Instagram)

Lackawanna Coffee: 295 Grove Street (website)

Latham House: 299 Marin (Instagram)
The outdoor patio is once again open at Latham House. Reservations are recommended and brunch is first come, first served.

Left Bank Burger Bar: 194 Newark Avenue (website)
Left Bank has not added outdoor dining yet, but they did have tables outside the extended pedestrian plaza last summer.

Liberty House: 76 Audrey Zapp Drive (Instagram)
Reservations are required for outdoor dining. They’re open Thursdays and Fridays from 5pm to 11pm (bar opens at 4pm); Saturdays from 12pm to 3pm & 5pm to 11pm; Sunday from 12pm to 3pm & 5pm to 9pm.

Liberty Prime Steakhouse: 111 Montgomery (website)
Outdoor dining available.

Lighthorse Tavern: 199 Washington (Instagram)
Now expanded as The Lobster Garage with outdoor dining.

Lokal: 2 Second Street (Instagram)
For a different take on Jersey City outdoor dining, head to Lokal. The waterfront restaurant has setup an outdoor dining are just outside the restaurant with unblocked views of the New York skyline. Lokal is currently open for pickup, takeout, and outdoor dining. Their hours are Wednesdays through Sundays from 4pm to 9pm.

Lucky 7 Tavern: 322 Second Street (website)
Now open with outdoor seating.

Luna Restaurant & Bar: 279 Grove Street (Instagram)

Madame Claude Bis: 390 Fourth Street (Instagram)
Reservations highly recommended.

Maggie’s Farm Espresso: 88 Morgan Street (Instagram)
Outdoor dining available right outside the coffee shop/eatery.

Mathews: 351 Grove Street (website)
Jersey City outdoor dining is available directly outside Mathews restaurant.

Milk & Cream Bar: 175 Newark Avenue (Instagram)
Milk and Cream Jersey City has expanded its hours and usually has a small table outside its shop for outdoor ice cream dining.

Miso Ramen: 189 Newark Avenue (website)

More Express: 281 Grove Street (website)

New Thanh Hoai: 234 10th Street (Seamless)
Vietnamese restaurant New Thanh Hoai is offering delivery, pickup, and outdoor dining. Located on a low traffic section of Hamilton Park, their tables are nicely spread apart from each other.

Nicole’s Caribbean: 521 Jersey Avenue (Seamless)

O Kafe: 230 Pavonia Avenue (Instagram)
Located in Hamilton Park, O Kafe offers a nice respite from the crowded streets of downtown Jersey City. Plus, they recently revamped their menu.

Orale Mexican Kitchen: 341 Grove Street (website)

Pasta Dal Cuore: 527 Jersey Avenue (website)
Outdoor dining is available Thursdays through Sundays from 4pm to 9pm. The pasta counter is open Thursdays through Sundays from 2pm to 8pm. The restaurant just expanded its outdoor dining area with a new parklet.

Pet Shop: 193 Newark Avenue (website)

Porta Pizza: 135 Newark Avenue (website)

Porto Leggero: 185 Hudson Street (website)
Outdoor dining available outside the restaurant.

Prato Bakery: 371 Fourth Street (Instagram)
Outdoor dining in Jersey City and Hoboken locations.

Razza Pizza: 275 Grove Street (menu)
Outdoor dining at Razza is now available as first come, first served.

Rooftop at Exchange: 1 Exchange Place (Instagram)
The Rooftop at Exchange Place is offering Jersey City outdoor dining. It’s open Tuesdays through Saturdays by reservation only.

Roman Nose: 125 Newark Avenue (website)

Rumba Cubana: 235 Pavonia Avenue (website)
Now offering Jersey City outdoor dining. It’s usually very busy, so expect a slight wait for your table.

Saigon Cafe: 188 Newark Avenue (website)

Sage Eats: 485 Marin Boulevard (Instagram)
New pizzeria Sage Eats offers Jersey City outdoor dining at 485 Marin.

Satis Bistro: 212 Washington Street (website)
Satis offers multiple socially distanced tables for outdoor dining. The restaurant recently added a parklet, which can be used for private parties of up to 16 people. Reservations are required for Jersey City outdoor dining.

Shadman Restaurant: 293 Grove Street (website)

Short Grain: 183 Montgomery Street (website)

Six26 Lounge: 128 Columbus Drive (Instagram)
First come, first served. Two-hour seating limit. Masks required.

Skinner’s Loft: 146 Newark Avenue (website)

Stella’s Pizzeria: 315 Grove Street (website)
Seating available outside the pizzeria.

Sub Culture: 260 Newark Avenue (website)
The sub shop offers Jersey City outdoor dining via its parklet.

Subia’s Vegan Cafe: 506 Jersey Avenue (Seamless)

Sweetberry Bowls: 179 Newark Avenue (website)
Sweetberry Bowls has permanently closed its Newark Avenue storefront. However, their location inside Newport Tower (525 Washington Boulevard) remains open for pickup and delivery.

Tamborim: 130 Newark Avenue (Instagram)
Newly opened Brazilian restaurant Tamborim now offers Jersey City outdoor dining area.

Taqueria Downtown: 354 Grove Street (website)

Tea NJ: 262 Newark Avenue (website)

The Archer: 176 Newark Avenue (Instagram)
The Archer “Swim Club” is open with outdoor seating. They’re offering frozen cocktails, snacks, and bottled drinks.

The Ashford: 145 Newark Avenue (Instagram)

The Boil: 8 Erie Street (Instagram)
Limited reservations on OpenTable. First come, first served. The Boil has also added a parklet outside its restaurant for Jersey City outdoor dining.

The Hamilton Inn: 708 Jersey Avenue (Instagram)
The restaurant just expanded their outdoor dining with the addition of Camp Hamilton. The outdoor patio offers a full food menu and limited drink menu.

The Keyhole Bar: 242 Bay Street (Instagram)
Outdoor seating now available.

The Kitchen Step: 500 Jersey Avenue (Instagram)
The restaurant offers outdoor dining via tables and a parklet.

The Little Sandwich Shop: ‎ 333 Grove Street (website)

Torico Ice Cream: 20 Erie Street (website)

Tony Boloney’s: 363 Grove Street (website)

Two Boots Pizza: 133 Newark Avenue (website)

Two Crepes: 276 First Street (website)
Two Crepes Jersey City is now open for business. The cafe offers a mix of savory and sweet crepes. They have a dedicated outdoor dining area located outside the cafe.

Uncle Momo: 289 Grove Street (website)

Van Hook Cheese: 528 Jersey Avenue (website)

White Star Bar: 230 Brunswick & 179 Warren (Instagram)

Würstbar: 516 Jersey Avenue (website)

Jersey City outdoor dining restaurants and bars — Greenville, Bergen Lafayette, & West Side

902 Brewing: 101 Pacific Avenue (Instagram)
Rooftop deck is now open.

Harry’s Daughter: 339 Communipaw Avenue (Instagram)
Sidewalk and garden seating.

Jersey & Co. Gelato: 55 Mallory Avenue (Instagram)

Laico’s: 67 Terhune Avenue (Instagram)
Outdoor dining and takeout. Reservations strongly recommended. You can checkout their menu here.

Light Rail Cafe: 237 Randolph Avenue (Instagram)

Martha’s: 308 Pacific Avenue (Instagram)

Mordi’s Sandwich Shop: 320 Communipaw Avenue (website)

O’Leary’s Publik House: 788 Garfield Avenue (Instagram)

Pinwheel Garden: 318 Communipaw Avenue (Instagram)
Outdoor dining is now available with plans to add more outdoor tables.

Tree House Coffee Shop: 434A West Side Avenue (Instagram)
Treehouse has added a parklet for outdoor dining.

Jersey City outdoor dining restaurants and bars — The Heights

Baldwin Pizzeria: 457 Baldwin Avenue (Instagram)

Central Bistro: 403 Central Avenue (Instagram)

Corkscrew Bar: 61 Congress (website)

Corto: 507 Palisade Avenue (Instagram)
One of the best Jersey City outdoor dining experiences you’ll have. Reservations highly recommended.

Dark Side of the Moo: 52 Bowers (Instagram)

Firehouse Blazing Pizza: 488 Central Avenue (Instagram)

Fox & Crow: 594 Palisade Avenue (Instagram)
Jersey City outdoor dining available Wednesdays through Sundays.

Green Pear Heights: 93 Franklin Street (Instagram)
The parklet at Green Pear Heights is now available for outdoor dining.

Hybrid Coffee & Kitchen: 110 Cambridge (Instagram)

Lil’ Dove Cafe: 589 Palisade Avenue (website)
Open Thursday through Sunday for online ordering and pickup.

Paulie’s Brickhouse: 264 Central Avenue (Instagram)

Renato’s Pizza Masters: 278 Central Avenue (Instagram)
Patio is open from 1pm to 8pm.

Sabor Mixteca: 496 Communipaw Avenue (Instagram)

The Franklin: 159 New York Avenue (Instagram)
Reservations recommended.

The Hutton: 225 Hutton Street (Instagram)
Back patio and sidewalk seating now available.

Vegan AF: 291 Central Avenue (Instagram)
Limited outdoor dining available.

Jersey City outdoor dining restaurants and bars — Journal Square & McGinley Square

15 Fox Place: 15 Fox Place (Instagram)
Jersey City outdoor dining is now available at 15 Fox Place. Reservations are required and limited. (If your party consists of 10 or more, you’ll have the entire patio to yourselves).

Astor Bar & Grill: 725 Montgomery Street (Instagram)

Baonanas: 181 Monticello Avenue (Instagram)
Newly opened Baonanas HQ is now offering outdoor dining in addition to pickup and delivery.

Burger IM: 2 Journal Square (Instagram)

Cafe Peanut: 586 Newark Avenue (Instagram)
Cafe Peanut is offering outdoor dining. Reservations recommended.

The Cottage: 136 Monticello Avenue (website)
Artisanal eatery The Cottage offers Jersey City outdoor dining via their backyard. On weekends, the Cottage also offers live jazz performances.

Emma’s JC: 4 PATH Plaza (Instagram)
Emma’s JC is sister restaurant to downtown’s Latham House. The new restaurant offers outdoor dining via its patio. Emma’s is also now serving brunch.

Freetown Road Project: 640 Newark Avenue (Instagram)
Freetown Road offers outdoor dining and now has a brunch menu served weekends from 12pm to 5pm.

Guerrero Restaurant: 6 Jordan Avenue (Instagram)
Mexican restaurant Guerrero recently added a parklet for outdoor dining. The BYOB eatery will also provide mixers for your favorite drink. (You must bring your base/alcohol).

ITA Italian Kitchen: 682 Bergen Avenue (Instagram)
Limited outdoor dining available at ITA Italian Kitchen. Open 4pm to 10pm Tuesdays through Sundays.

JSQ Lounge: 50 Journal Square Plaza (Instagram)
JSQ Lounge has announced that it’s temporarily closing.

Max’s Jersey City: 687 Newark Avenue (Instagram)
Now offering outdoor dining.

Mezcal Kitchen: 665 Newark Avenue (Instagram)
BYOB.

Rosita’s Yah: 203 Academy Street (Instagram)
Vegan cafe Rosita’s Yah is now offering outdoor dining via its new parklet.

Jersey City outdoor dining restaurants and bars — Newport

Battello: 502 Washington Boulevard (Instagram)
Outdoor dining available via the pier.

Chef Tan: 558 Washington Boulevard (Seamless)
Chef Tan offers outdoor dining, but they have no website or social media account.

Fire & Oak: 485 Washington Boulevard (website)

Los Cuernos: 499 Washington Boulevard (Instagram)
Over 1,000 square feet of Jersey City outdoor dining now available. Open 7 days a week from 11am to 1am with outdoor margarita bar.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House: 499 Washington Boulevard (website)