South Orange Outdoor Dining Guide: Here's Where To Eat

SOUTH ORANGE, NJ — Looking for the best restaurants in South Orange 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 South Orange.

The Fox & Falcon, 19 Valley Street, 973-419-6773: Having recently gotten an honorable mention from the Downtown New Jersey Placemaking Awards for "for creating an attractive and engaging outdoor space that spurred more restaurants to follow suit," The Fox & Falcon offers a contemporary American menu. The hot soba noodles and the Nashville hot chicken sandwich are some of the options on the menu.

Bistro d'Azur, 14 Academy Street, 973-327-9725: You can choose to dine in or outside at Bistro d'Azur. Menu options at the artisanal French Mediterranean bistro, led by chef Richard Krug, range from duck confit salad to shakshuka and paella valenciana.

Miti Miti, 10 Sloan St, 973-763-3330: A fast-casual restaurant with Latin American street food, Miti Miti's menu consists of tacos, quesadillas, empanadas, and more. There's a breakfast and a lunch menu and plenty of outdoor space to enjoy your meal.

The Village Dinner, 1 Sloan Street, 973-761-6666: A small family-owned restaurant with a menu full of options. There are breakfast sandwiches, griddle specialties, burgers, paninis, eggs, and omelets, among others.

The Order, 50 W South Orange Ave, (973) 313-1333: You can enjoy the banana bomb bread with a matcha latte and other coffee drinks. If you're feeling adventurous, why not try "The Eleven," a cheddar cheese waffle accompanied by scrambled eggs, sausage or bacon, and cinnamon-bourbon infused maple syrup.

Giorgio's, 52 Vose Ave, 973-762-4440: There's plenty of space to dine al fresco at this Italian restaurant, with a patio and a second outdoor space. Menu options include classics like spaghetti carbonara, chicken caprese, and veal saltimbocca. You can also bring your own bottle of wine.

If you know of a great spot we missed, share it in the comments or email catarina.moura@patch.com.