By Lauren Heine • The Cardinal Contributing Writer
Summer is here in beautiful Bucks County. And if you’re looking to get out there and add some vitamin D to your dining experience, we’ve got glowing summer dining recommendations.
BYOB: Ready to enjoy your favorite bottle in an enchanted courtyard? Yes, please! Genevieve’s Kitchen in Doylestown and Vecchia Osteria in Newtown have European-style courtyards without the travel.
Water Views: The picturesque Delaware River is in your backyard. Snag a front-row seat on the riverfront at Stella of New Hope, Martine’s RiverHouse Restaurant, and the Playhouse Deck in New Hope.
Date Night: Fairy lights and greenery can transform evening outdoor dining into magic. Nektar Wine Bar’s patio is nestled in a curtain of trees along Aquetong Creek. A couple’s night out is sure to be lively and fun on the covered terrace and pavilion at La Stalla in Newtown. And the best kept secret is the secluded and romantic Zoubi in New Hope.
Lunch: Warm sunshine and weekend plans make al fresco lunch a sought-after option. The Garden at The Pineville Tavern is a gorgeous greenhouse designed straight out of a magazine. The open and spacious patio at The Grey Stone in Newtown is surrounded by gardens and green fields like a true country manor.
Localvores and People Watching: Sunglasses recommended (wink) for the sport of sidewalk side-eye. Not just some rickety tables on the sidewalk; these are the orchestra pit of people watching. State Street in Doylestown is lined with eateries, but Paganini’s Ristorante and Penn Taproom have the most real estate with their brick patios. Equally bustling State Street in Newtown boasts Rocco’s at The Brick’s open-air patio. See and be seen at Ferry + Main at Logan Inn and the classic Havana’s in New Hope.
Family Friendly: In search of a laid-back outdoor setting with space for the kids to be kids? Check out the grassy grounds of Lumberville General Store and the patio at Plumsteadville Inn. The Station in Dublin features an expansive patio and a modern food hall to satisfy all your picky eaters.
Weekend Warrior: The timeless outdoor spaces at Black Bass Hotel and Rieglesville Inn are definitely worth the drive. Cross over into Lambertville NJ where Lambertville Station offers sophisticated canal side tables and Under the Moon Café has breezy porch seating.
Lively Libations with Friends: Gather the gang and head to the stylish patio at The Garden Bar at Puck in Doylestown for an urban atmosphere. Many local breweries and wineries have dedicated outdoor areas with food trucks, live music, and events. Noteworthy places include Free Will Brewing in Perkasie, Bishop Estate Vineyard and Winery, and Wycombe Vineyards.
Lucky for us, there are numerous outdoor dining options in Bucks County. But there are only so many days in the summer season. Get out there and try them all!
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