Wayne Outdoor Dining Guide: Here's Where To Eat

WAYNE, NJ — Spring has sprung, and that means better weather for outdoor dining. Luckily there are plenty of local options, whether it's a casual dinner for two, brunch with the family or just a quick bite by yourself.

Outdoor dining has become popular in the past two years in Wayne. The expansion of outdoor options in the township began when New Jersey prohibited and then limited eating and drinking inside restaurants because of COVID-19.

But even without the pandemic restrictions, the restaurant setup remains popular, and township officials are looking to facilitate it permanently. Read more: Outdoor Dining In Wayne Could Be Here To Stay

Sure, the pandemic has launched innovations that allow patrons to dine outside in the winter, with eateries 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 with outdoor-dining setups in Wayne. If you know of a great spot we missed, share it in the comments or email josh.bakan@patch.com.

• Double Ai, 107 Terhune Dr., Wayne
• The Taphouse, 344 French Hill Rd., Wayne
• Bahama Breeze Island Grille, 101 Route 23 S, Wayne
• In The Drink Bar and Restaurant, 209 Totowa Rd., Wayne
• Cava, 84 Willowbrook Blvd., Wayne
• TGI Fridays, 71 Route 23 S, Wayne
• Maggies Town Tavern, 1082 Hamburg Tpke., Wayne
• McCobb's Family Restaurant, 2391 Hamburg Tpke, Wayne
• Vila Verde Restaurant, 120 Terhune Dr., Wayne
• Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza, 1600 Route 23, North Wayne
• Grasshopper Too Irish Pub & Restaurant, 26 Erie Ave., Wayne

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