Dining outdoors can make any meal extra special, especially at a restaurant that pays extra attention to its outdoor space.
The folks at OpenTable agree, recognizing nearly 100 restaurants across the country as the most popular for outdoor dining.
“Summer is here and it’s time to dine outdoors,” reads the website. “Our list of the most popular restaurants for outdoor dining highlights spots offering delicious food, beautiful views, and above all, incredible outdoor dining experiences. The list spans restaurants coast-to-coast and is determined by verified diner reviews.”
This year’s rankings include three restaurants in Monmouth and Cape May counties. Together, they have more than 15,000 reviews, and each has 4½ stars on OpenTable:
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This isn’t the first time restaurants in the Garden State have received national recognition:
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Sarah Griesemer joined the USA TODAY NETWORK New Jersey in 2003 and has been writing all things food since 2014. Send restaurant tips to sgriesemer@gannettnj.com.