New Jersey’s 31 best waterfront restaurants for summer 2025

Halifax

Black sea bass tartar at Halifax in HobokenMST Creative

We love that time of year when restaurants start preparing their patios and al fresco seating for outdoor dining. Kicking it up a notch, adding a waterside element to the equation makes for elite seasonal dining.

Let’s be honest. Dining indoors can be cozy, but when compared to the epic views and gentle breeze off the water that outdoor dining offers during the warmer months, it’s a no brainer. Since New Jersey summers seem to fly by faster and faster as the years go by, dining al fresco is one of the best ways to savor those precious months of beautiful weather. After all, what better way than to enjoy a fresh catch than at a table as close as physically possible to the source?

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