East Rutherford, NJ — Next weekend, Friday (June 19) & Saturday (June 20) the Meadowlands Racetrack will open up outdoor dining on the West Deck to NJRC licensed horse owners and patrons looking to dine al fresco.

The dining menu will include hamburgers, hotdogs, grilled chicken and sliced steak along with salads and dessert. The price is $29.95 plus tax and gratuity and includes soft drinks. Items will be cooked to order on the grill and served by our waitresses. A service bar will also be available offering beer, wine, hard seltzer and mixed drinks served in to-go containers.

Reservations are a must and can be made by calling 201-842-5059 or emailing Marianne Rotella at MRotella@playmeadowlands.com. A credit card and phone number will be taken to guarantee the reservation. Walk-ups will not be allowed. Credit card payments only, no cash allowed.

Reservations must be made by Wednesday (June 1. There will need to be 100 people per night in order to offer dining.

All recommended COVID-19 protocols will be followed with handwashing stations available and 6-foot distancing strictly enforced. Also, smoking is prohibited in the dining areas per NJ Executive Order 150.

Wagering is still prohibited on site but we are hopeful that if all goes well, wagering may be allowed the following weekend of June 26 and 27.

Post time for next weekend (June 19 & 20) will also be moved up to 6 p.m. to accommodate the 18-race cards anticipated for the next few weekends to get more horses in racing.