Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Hillsborough

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. Cafe Graziella

4.8

Exceptional(416)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Hillsborough

Booked 1 time today

Welcome to Cafe Graziella Cucina Italiana, located in Hillsborough, New Jersey. Family owned and operated since 1995.Our restaurant is open six days a week, and features a beautiful main dining room, two private event rooms and a diverse menu to cater to a wide variety of tastes and tradition.We also offer both catering packages and party packages to help you plan your next event. If you have any questions or comments, please do not hesitate to Contact Us.

2. Cafe Emilia

4.8

Exceptional(681)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • Bridgewater

Booked 7 times today

Cafe Emilia is conveniently located on Route 202 in Bridgewater New Jersey. Our cuisine represents the best of Italian dining, using fresh ingredients and preparing all dishes in our own kitchen daily. We pride ourselves in providing our many repeat customers a consistent quality dining experience. Whether coming in for a light refreshing lunch between business appointments or dining with family or friends in one of our private areas, Cafe Emilia will ensure every visit is a satisfying occasion.

3. The Pluckemin Inn

4.9

Exceptional(2065)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Bedminster

Booked 11 times today

The Pluckemin Inn features contemporary American cuisine, with a "World Class" wine list of over a thousand labels featuring New World, European, Domestic, Grand Cru, Premier Cru and rare vintages. The Pluckemin Inn has a full bar and private dining rooms in a reconstructed Federalist-styled setting.

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4. Luca's Ristorante of Somerset

4.8

Exceptional(1188)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • New Brunswick

Booked 12 times today

If you are seeking not just a great meal, but a great dining experience, you need look no further than Luca’s Ristorante Somerset. Tucked away on Rt. 27 between Princeton and New Brunswick, Luca’s Somerset is an oasis of authentic regional Italian cuisine. Offering modern adaptations of traditional dishes from Ischia, here you can enjoy hand-cut ravioli stuffed with Chef Andrea’s latest mouth-watering combinations, a selection of fish entrees so fresh that they evoke the Mediterranean Sea, or a filet of such quality that it is paralleled only by the accoutrement that accompany it. Our dining room décor is uniquely Ischitana, and goes to show that here at Luca’s Somerset, we understand that the difference is in the details. When you are done with it all, take in the cozy setting with a delicious dessert made from scratch, and the perfect cup of locally micro-roasted espresso or cappuccino. So please, be our guest.

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5. Redstone American Grill - Bridgewater

4.6

Exceptional(1729)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Bridgewater

Booked 17 times today

From the moment you walk into Redstone, you know you’re in for a truly special experience. Each guest is warmly greeted at the door with a genuine smile. The people here are glad to see you and it shows. As you pass the cozy fireplace and take in the view of the bustling bar, you know you’ve arrived.Online ordering now available at www.redstonegrill.com!Dining at Redstone is so much more than a delicious meal; it’s a memorable experience – from the carefully selected music to the first class service.Redstone features a wood-burning grill, rotisserie and an open exhibition kitchen where our signature steaks, chops, chicken and the freshest seafood available are creatively prepared.The rugged yet romantic atmosphere is perfect for any occasion, an intimate dinner, a business lunch or Sunday brunch.Adventurous and uncompromising, Redstone’s attention to detail is evident in our commitment to making everything from scratch and to our relentless pursuit of total guest satisfaction.

6. Eno Terra

4.8

Exceptional(3981)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Princeton

Booked 19 times today

Call for availability and reservations! (609) 497-1777

7. The Ryland Inn

4.4

Awesome(1129)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Branchburg

Booked 6 times today

We are thrilled to announce the long-anticipated reopening of our restaurant! Step into the newly reimagined Landmark Tavern at The Ryland Inn, where the charm of a classic tavern meets the sophistication of modern dining. At the heart of our kitchen is Executive Chef Daniel Brunina, whose passion for local, fresh ingredients shines through in every dish. While the Tavern menu takes center stage, our culinary creativity extends far beyond. From cult wines and rare spirits to classic cocktails, the details are crafted to create an unforgettable dining experience. Set against a backdrop of unpretentious charm, with equestrian décor that reflects our rich history and playful spirit, The Ryland Inn is more than just a place to eat—it's again a destination for those who seek the joys of exceptional food, great company, and an atmosphere that feels like home. Welcome back to the Ryland, welcome home.

8. Ovations

4.8

Exceptional(285)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • New Brunswick

Outdoor dining available!In the heart of South Bound Brook, Ovations serves a unique culinary fusion featuring sumptuous American and Italian cuisines in its relaxing and friendly eatery. For starters, enjoy the jumbo coconut shrimp with sesame garlic sauce and the homemade rice balls, which display Ovations inventive aesthetic. Some of the house specialties include the pan seared scallops and shrimp with white wine sauce served over risotto, the braised boneless short ribs baked with port wine and plum tomatoes and the chicken Giardiniera with arugula, mozzarella, tomato, red onion and balsamic vinaigrette..

9. Stage Left Steak

4.7

Exceptional(1479)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • New Brunswick

Booked 4 times today

A contemporary steakhouse in the heart of New Brunswick's theater district with a wood-burning grill serving delicious dry-aged steaks and locally sourced dishes since 1992. The wine list is extensive and features estate-bottled wines from small producers. A variety of hand-crafted cocktails are offered on the nationally-recognized cocktail menu. Winner of many accolades including Best of the Best, Best Steak, Best Burger, "Best of Award of Excellence", Coziest Restaurant and more.We are currently open Monday - Thursday : 4:30-9 and Friday - Saturday : 4:30-9:30. In cooperation with our sister restaurant, Catherine Lombardi, guests have the option of ordering from both of our menus on the days that we're open.

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10. Stoney Brook Grille

4.6

Exceptional(688)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Branchburg

Booked 4 times today

At Stoney Brook Grille we raise the bar for American cuisine. We encourage our guests to relax at what has been called one of the most modern Somerset County restaurants. Our carefully crafted menu features all of your favorite appetizers, drinks, entrees, and desserts all at an affordable cost to you. We find that our array of options and fun design give us an upbeat edge among restaurants in Somerset County NJ. Whether you are having a drink with a friend or dinner with the whole family we invite you to dine in style. In Somerset County restaurants are held to a higher standard by our neighbors. That's is why we step up our game with a chic atmosphere and a menu you're sure to enjoy.

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doria
Philadelphia County •54 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
First time there! The service was excellent and the food was perfect! We ordered paella and enjoyed it so much! My only complaint was sitting down close to others I felt like we couldn’t talk. Seating was just too close for me.
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MediterraPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Princeton
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4.7
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Foodcritic
New York City •9 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Great place. Way better than we expected. Ambience was good. Food awesome.
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Ninety AcresPrice: Very Expensive• Contemporary American• Bedminster
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4.5
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Eve
Philadelphia County •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Cafe Emilia is a class act!! The food and service were superb!! We truly enjoyed our meal! The pasta was obviously homemade and the dishes we had (ravioli with vodka sauce and fusili bolognese) were mouthwateringly delicious.
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Cafe EmiliaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Bridgewater
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4.8
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Long
New York City •15 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
It’s our first time at this place, even though we’ve been seeing it for over two decades. In short, we were quite pleasantly surprised by the taste of the food, as it was light but very flavorful - not as salty as we thought we’d get from almost any Italian restaurant we’ve been to, some of which are very good in their own right. However, this lightness in taste stood out, be it the prosciutto in the salad or the clams in pasta. We’ll come back for sure.
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FiorinoPrice: Very Expensive• Italian• Summit
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4.8
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EdwardVIP
New Jersey •43 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jan 23, 2025
Service and food are always outstanding at Cafe Grazella’s
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Cafe GraziellaPrice: Moderate• Italian• Hillsborough
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4.8

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