Rumson-Fair Haven Outdoor Dining Guide: Here's Where To Eat

RUMSON, NJ - Looking for the best restaurants near Rumson and Fair Haven to enjoy a good meal outside? Luckily there are plenty of options, whether it's a casual dinner for two, brunch with the family or just a quick bite by yourself.

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, outdoor dining has been expanding — even during the colder months. Many eateries got creative during the winter, setting up indoor dining tents and even igloos.

But the days of needing shelter from the cold are waning, setting up the chance for even more opportunities to eat al fresco in the coming months.

Here are some spots for outdoor dining in and around Rumson and Fair Haven. If you know of a great spot we missed, share it in the comments or email nicole.rosenthal@patch.com.

Tommy’s Tavern and Tap (Sea Bright) - 1030 Ocean Avenue

Surf BBQ (Rumson) - 132 East River Road

Salt Creek Grille (Rumson) - 4 Bingham Avenue

Val’s Tavern (Rumson) - 123 East River Road

Woody’s Ocean Grille (Sea Bright) - 1 East Church Street

Raven & The Peach (Fair Haven) - 740 River Road

Anjelica’s Restaurant (Sea Bright) - 1070 Ocean Avenue

Fresh (Highlands) - 144 Bay Avenue

Bahrs Landing Seafood Restaurant (Highlands) - 2 Bay Avenue

Gabriella’s Italian Steakhouse (Red Bank) - 449 Route 35

Semolina Restaurant (Red Bank) - 13 White Street

Patrizia's (Red Bank) - 28 Broad Street

Cuzin’s Seafood Clam Bar (Marlboro) - 130 South Main Street

Osteria Cucina Rustica (Marlboro) - 91 Main Street

Huddy’s Inn (Colts Neck) - 20 County Road 537 East

Maloney’s Pub (Matawan) - 119 Main Street

Gas Light (Atlantic Highlands) - 33 1st Avenue

The Mosa Social (Aberdeen) - 1178 NJ 34