It’s gonna be a long winter! Not everyone is comfortable eating indoors at this time.
Here’s a guide to outdoor, heated dining options in Maplewood and South Orange, NJ…and beyond!
*Scroll down for spots in surrounding towns
*Listed in alphabetical order by restaurant name
*most igloo/bubbles require reservations and minimum purchase- inquire directly.
(This is NOT an ad and these are NOT reviews). Enjoy!
*graphics sourced from restaurants’ websites and social media
MAPLEWOOD + SOUTH ORANGE:
Ani Ramen in Maplewood, NJ….delicious ramen and more in the heart of Maplewood Village. BYOB. As they say….Sip. Slurp. Repeat. Outdoor heated structure right out front. 149 Maplewood Ave.
Coda Kitchen and Bar in Maplewood, NJ……locally sourced, crafted with love — including a full bar. Heated structure right out front, in the heart of Maplewood Village…177 Maplewood Ave.
Coda outdoor tent
The Fox and Falcon in South Orange, NJ….elevated American cuisine and a full bar with seasonal cocktails…and an outdoor heated section - find it at 19 Valley Street.
The Fox and Falcon outdoor section (part of it)
Luna Stella … unique new American cuisine with a full bar and creative cocktails, located in Maplewood Village - heated structure out front at 5 Highland Place.
Luna Stella outdoor area
Miti Miti in South Orange, NJ… Latin Street FooD….large heated tent in the back - enter through parking lot….BYOB…. 10 Sloan Street.
Miti Miti outdoor tent
Pickett’s Village Bar in Maplewood, NJ has a heated patio and tent. Modern Comfort Food At Its Best…full bar. find this spot at 2208 Millburn Ave in Maplewood.
Pickett’s Village Bar outdoor section
St James Gate is a traditional Irish pub with modern classics and a full bar in Maplewood, NJ. Located in the heart of Maplewood Village, there is an outdoor heated seating area in the front: 167 Maplewood Ave.
St James Gate outdoor area
SURROUNDING TOWNS:
Bloom in Verona, NJ has private heated igloos - French and Korean inspired New American cuisine…BYOB….648 Bloomfield Ave
Bloom outdoor area
Bloomfield Steakhouse in bloomfield, nj has private heated bubbles….American “comfort food”, seafood + steak. Find them at 409 Franklin Street.
Bloomfield Steakhouse outdoor area
fig & lily garden in morristown, nj has private heated igloos and an Eastern Mediterranean menu…byoB…located at 2 cattano avenue.
Fig & Lily garden
Kitchen Step in Jersey City is known for its private greenhouses that are fully heated throughout the winter season. Reservations required. Located in the Historic Van Vorst District of Jersey City: 500 Jersey Avenue.
Kitchen Step greenhouses
Marcus at NoHu Rooftop in Weehawken, NJ has a large rooftop space with heated private bubbles and more. Find this spot with full bar and NYC views at 550 Avenue at Port Imperial.
Marcus at NoHu Rooftop
La Pergola in Millburn, NJ has a heated section in their outdoor garden. Northern Italian cuisine and BYOB. Located at 120 Essex Street.
La Pergola garden
Millburn standard in the heart of downtown millburn, NJ has heated outdoor seating and a modern american menu with full bar. located at 42 main street.
Millburn Standard outdoors (not updated to reflect winter set up)
The Stirling Hotel has fire pits and heat lamps (and possibly igloos - waiting for confirmation from business). Craft beer, comfort food, and seasonal cocktails can be found at 227 Main Ave, Stirling, NJ.
The Stirling Hotel