Restaurants & Bars
Berkeley Outdoor Dining Guide: Here's Where To Eat
Now that the weather is getting nice, what better way to enjoy it than eating outside at a local restaurant in Berkeley.
BERKELEY, NJ — Looking for the best restaurants in the Berkeley area to enjoy a good meal outside? Luckily there are plenty of options, whether it's a casual dinner for two 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.
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Here are some spots for outdoor dining around Berkeley. If you know of a great spot we missed, share it in the comments or email Kimberlee.Bongard@patch.com.
Martell's Waters Edge, 125 Bayview Ave, Bayville; 732-269-3000: For nearly 10 years, Martell's Waters Edge has been inviting patrons to both dock and dine. Their outdoor deck offers expansive views of the Barnegat Bay and weekly live music.
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Shady Rest Restaurant, 796 Atlantic City Blvd, Bayville; 732-269-0847: Shady Rest Restaurant invites people to dine in the serenity of their garden. The family-owned restaurant specializes in pizza, comfort foods and cocktails.
Bum Rogers Crabhouse & Tavern, 2207 Central Ave, Seaside Park; 732-830-2770: The Seaside Park restaurant has been serving seafood classics since 1969. The restaurant offers blue craw crabs, slow-cooked prime rib, oysters, lobster, burgers and more.
MJ's Restaurant Bar & Grill, 905 Bay Boulevard, Bayville; 732-269-7764: MJ's Restaurant Bar & Grill in Bayville features beachy outdoor seating with a wide menu selection from pizza to sushi.
Check out the restaurant's live music schedule for May down below.
Birdies Bar & Grill, 5025 Bill Zimmerman Jr. Way, Bayville; 732-608-0178: Birdies Bar & Grill's outdoor patio seats diners on the edge of the Cedar Creek Golf Course. The restaurant serves an array of classic bar food, including burgers, wings and pork roll, egg and cheese sandwiches on brioche rolls.
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