Check out these 11 South Jersey restaurants, bars and wineries that bring the heat

Celeste E. Whittaker, Cherry Hill Courier-Post
·5 min read

The weather outside is not yet frightful, but that could be soon to come.

But the good news is, there are restaurants, breweries and wineries that have heated outdoor seating, including heat lamps and fire pits, willing to serve you even when it’s really cold.

So you can enjoy the outdoors and stay warm and cozy. Sure, you can always stay inside if that’s your choice, but having plenty of options is a great thing.

Here are some places to consider:

Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery, Pilesgrove

Sip on local wine while bundled up in a borrowed blanket beside fire pits at Auburn Road Vineyard & Winery.

There is cozy, covered outdoor seating where guests can enjoy live entertainment.

You can also make a reservation for wine and chocolate tastings.

While guests can bring their own blankets, outside foods, beverages, chairs, table decorations or balloons are not allowed.

Go: 117 Sharptown-Auburn Road, 856-769-9463; auburnroadvineyards.com

blueplate, Mullica Hill

The Mullica Hill restaurant has a gazebo-like structure, with a rustic barn look that seats about 70 people. Guests can enjoy their farm-to-table fare outdoors while staying cozy.

Heaters are scattered throughout to combat the cold weather. A special heating system allows heat to radiate down from the ceiling of the covered space.

Blueplate's new outdoor dining area with an integrated heating system in Mullica Hill, NJ.
Blueplate's new outdoor dining area with an integrated heating system in Mullica Hill, NJ.

The outdoor seating with heat is located behind the restaurant and is open when weather is permitting. It is decorated for the holidays.

Owner Jim Malaby expanded his outdoor dining set up a few years ago.

Go: 47 South Main Street, 856-478-2112; blueplatenj.com

Carlucci’s Waterfront Grill, Mount Laurel

A large outdoor dining area and tent features heat lamps and cool lighting. The area can seat about 150 people.

It makes for a comfortable, festive evening for restaurant-goers.

Carlucci's Waterfront Grill in Mount Laurel has heat lamps inside of its outdoor seating area.
Carlucci's Waterfront Grill in Mount Laurel has heat lamps inside of its outdoor seating area.

The outdoor space offers views of the Rancocas Creek as it sits right at the edge of the waterway.

Carlucci’s offers fine Italian dining.

Go: 876 Centerton Road, 856-235-5737; carlucciswaterfront.com/cw-Home.cfm

Glasstown Brewing Co., Millville

Located at The Millville Airport within the Army Airfield Historic District, the brewing company opened in 2013.

The large outside area is open year-round and features at least six table fire pits, a central, larger fire pit and a heat lamp.

Glasstown Brewing Co. in Millville has an outdoor patio area with the firepits and heat lamps The brewing company is located at Millville Airport.
Glasstown Brewing Co. in Millville has an outdoor patio area with the firepits and heat lamps The brewing company is located at Millville Airport.

Get comfortable and bring a blanket and cuddle up, like some customers do.

There is plenty of outdoor lighting, too.

Go: 10 Peterson St., 856-327-7770; glasstownbrewery.com/

Keg & Kitchen, Westmont

Fire pits, scratch kitchen, craft beers.

Need we say more?

Cocktails and fireplaces go hand in hand in the winter months and you can get both at Keg & Kitchen in Westmont.
Cocktails and fireplaces go hand in hand in the winter months and you can get both at Keg & Kitchen in Westmont.

Special events, a night out with your friends and family, Keg & Kitchen can do it all.

A Beyond burger, fish and chips, rib-eye steak, tacos, salads, soups, a specialty cocktails, local craft spirits, a children’s menu and more.

Go: 90 Haddon Avenue, 856-833-9800; kegnkitchen.com/

Merryman's Pub, Pitman

Located in the former Pitman National Bank in the heart of the downtown, guests can dine outdoors year-round.

Heaters keep guests warm and cozy while they dine and people watch at Merriman's Pub in Pitman.
Heaters keep guests warm and cozy while they dine and people watch at Merriman's Pub in Pitman.

The sidewalk dining area features heat lamps and patio tables with umbrellas.

The menu offers everything from cheesesteak eggrolls to fried calamari to roasted Brussels to fried pickle chips. The main menu offers burgers, flatbreads, salads, sandwiches, nachos, tacos and more. How about a fish and chips platter or a steak and Guinness pie?

Go: 106 S. Broadway, 856-270-2253; merrymanspub.com/

Ott’s Tavern, Delran, Voorhees

Onion rings, cheddar cheese balls, cheesesteak egg rolls, parmesan shrimp and crab dip are definitely comfort foods. Sounds good, right?

Ott's Tavern in Delran has an enclosed deck with heat lamps and nice, bright lighting and plenty of televisions.
Ott's Tavern in Delran has an enclosed deck with heat lamps and nice, bright lighting and plenty of televisions.

The Ott’s Delran location on Bridgeboro Road has plenty of televisions, seating and heat lamps throughout its enclosed deck to keep that comfort going. There is also general heating on the deck bar. Customers will stay nice and warm.

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The Voorhees location has high-top tables outside with tower heaters on its back deck. There is also a firepit out front, which offers a covered area with a rain-proof awning and more tower heaters.

Go: 3112 Bridgeboro Road, 856-764-8100; 890 Haddonfield Berlin Road, 856-282-6309; ottstaverns.com/

Renault Winery, Egg Harbor City

The winery offers fire pits located near the outdoor stage.

There also are garden fire pits a little further away from the stage area and ideal for larger groups.

Renault Winery in Egg Harbor City has stage firepits and garden firepits available. The outdoor dining areas also have heaters.
Renault Winery in Egg Harbor City has stage firepits and garden firepits available. The outdoor dining areas also have heaters.

Renault offers an indoor tasting room and an outdoor Champagne Patio Garden where guests can enjoy food and beverage offerings year-round.

Guests can book tables or reserve the VIP fire pits. Heaters also are scattered throughout the regular outdoor dining area.

Go: 72 North Bremen Ave., 609-965-2111; renaultwinery.com/

Riverview, Burlington City

The nearby Delaware River offers opportunities for some scenic views or nice walks along the riverfront.

There will be some chilly nights, but for those who want to sit outside, there’s plenty of warmth with the fire pits to keep you extra cozy.

Riverview restaurant in Burlington City has a cozy outdoor setting with firepits to keep customers warm.
Riverview restaurant in Burlington City has a cozy outdoor setting with firepits to keep customers warm.

They can accommodate dozens of guests outdoors.

The menu offers soups, salads personal pizzas, signature sandwiches, seasonal entrees such as butternut squash and sage ravioli and beef Wellington, vegan stuffed peppers and more.

Seasonal cocktails, wine and draft beers also are offered.

Go: 219 High Street, 609-614-6624; riverviewnj.com/

Sapori Trattoria, Collingswood

The award-winning Italian restaurant features authentic cuisine and a nice outdoor patio.

The heated and enclosed outdoor space offers privacy and a view of Haddon Avenue’s fountain and downtown scene.

Sapori offers traditional Italian dishes through the winter season.

There is a selection of antipasti from various regions of Italy. There are also generous “primi’’ and “segundi’’ menus of pasta, meat and seafood dishes.

There is gelato, tartufo, panna cotta or espresso.

Go: 601 Haddon Ave., 856-858-2288; sapori.info/

Tisha’s, Cape May

The quaint restaurant has been around for more than 30 years and is located on the Washington Street mall.

There is outdoor dining that is not completely enclosed but there are heat lamps to keep you warm during those cold days.

Some of the menu items include: short rib Bolognese, pork chops, chicken Milanese, sausage and broccoli rabe, peppered shrimp and crab cake, Thai salmon and shrimp and much more.

Go: 322 Washington Street, 609-884-9119; tishasfinedining.com/

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This article originally appeared on Cherry Hill Courier-Post: 11 South Jersey restaurants and bars with heated seating