Patio Drive-In Restaurant & Ice Cream Parlor

06/08/2026

When friends message you after visiting The Patio and send something like this... you have to share it! 😊

"Finally made it to The Patio! Took these guys with us. Had some yummy Mac and Cheese bites, shrimp quesadillas, beef tacos, chicken tenders and fries, and chicken and cheese enchiladas! Pleasant and friendly staff! Thumbs up from us! See you soon! ❤️😊"

Thank you so much for the kind words! We truly appreciate you taking the time to send this message. Hearing that you enjoyed the food, had a great experience with our team, and plan to come back means the world to us.

We're so glad you finally made it in—and next time, don't forget the ice cream! 🍦😉

Thank you for your support and for helping spread the word about The Patio. We can't wait to see you again soon!❤️ The Patio Family

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06/07/2026

🐾 Who's joining us for Yappy Hour? 🐾

We're just ONE WEEK away from our very first Yappy Hour at The Patio, and we can't wait to meet all of your furry best friends! 🐶🍦

Bring your pup, grab your favorite ice cream, and enjoy some special Yappy Hour treats made just for our four-legged guests. It's the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon with fellow dog lovers and their adorable companions.

📅 Sunday, June 14th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

𝙋𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙢𝙚𝙢𝙗𝙚𝙧: 🐾 All pups must be on a leash 🐾 All pups must be friendly and social

We look forward to seeing familiar faces, making new friends, and giving lots of belly rubs and tail wags!

See you next Sunday at The Patio! 🐕❤️🍦

06/06/2026

⚽🏆 WATCH THE WORLD CUP WITH US AT THE PATIO! 🏆⚽

​Looking for the perfect spot to catch the games? We’ve got you covered! Bring your friends, your favorite drinks, and your team spirit down to The Patio Restaurant & Ice Cream Stand! 🥳

​📺 When we are open and the game is on...we will have it on our big screen, so bring a friend!

🍗 BYOB – Bring your favorite beverages to enjoy while you watch!

🍔 Delicious Food – Check out our menu and daily specials while you cheer on your team.

​Tag your soccer-loving friends in the comments and let's get ready for game day! 👇

⚽️ Games start on Thursday, June 11th

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06/04/2026

Peanut Butter Overload 🥜🍦

🥜 Employee Special of the Week! 🥜

Calling all peanut butter lovers…this one’s for YOU 😍

2 scoops vanilla peanut butter, peanut butter drizzle & Reese’s topping 🤤

✨ Creamy. Crunchy. Loaded with flavor. ✨
Just $6.40

Come get your fix at The Patio!

05/29/2026

🐾🍦 SAVE THE DATES! 🍦🐾

Calling all dog lovers and their four-legged best friends! Join us this summer for Yappy Hour at The Patio — a monthly social hour for our customers and their pups!

📅 June 14th
📅 July 12th
📅 August 9th
⏰ 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

Bring your favorite furry friend and enjoy some delicious ice cream while your pup enjoys a special dog-friendly treat too! We'll have special Yappy Hour pricing and plenty of tail wags, smiles, and summer fun.

🐶 𝘼𝙡𝙡 𝙥𝙪𝙥𝙨 𝙈𝙐𝙎𝙏 𝙗𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙖 𝙡𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙝 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙤𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙜𝙨 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙜𝙪𝙚𝙨𝙩𝙨.

Mark your calendars, invite your fellow dog lovers, and plan to spend a relaxing summer afternoon with us at The Patio!

📍 The Patio Restaurant & Ice Cream Stand New Gretna, NJ (Outside only)

We can't wait to meet all of your furry friends! 🐾❤️

05/28/2026

🍔 Introducing our National Hamburger Day Special at The Patio…

🔥 The HUNGRY MAN BURGER 🔥

A juicy cheeseburger topped with:
🥓 Bacon
🍳 Egg
🧀 Cheese
🥬 Lettuce
🍅 Tomato
🧅 Onion
Ketchup & Mayo
If you’re hungry…this burger was made for YOU 😎🍔

Celebrate National Hamburger Day with us and give our Hungry Man Burger a try!

05/26/2026

🍔 It’s basically a holiday…National Hamburger Day is Thursday, May 28th!

And at The Patio, we don’t mess around when it comes to burgers:

🔥 California Burger
🥓 Bacon Cheeseburger
🍄 Swiss Mushroom
🌶️ Jersey Devil
🐖 Stone Pony (Pork Roll) Cheeseburger

If there was ever a day to treat yourself…this is it!

We’ll see you at The Patio 😎🍔

05/25/2026

We’re scooping up something extra special and you’re going to want a taste of ALL of it! 😍

Say hello to your new favorites:

🍒 Cherry Vanilla – sweet, creamy with a fruity twist
🍓 Soy Strawberry – smooth, refreshing, and dairy-free delicious
🥜 Peanut Butter Ripple – rich, nutty goodness in every bite
🌰 Butter Pecan – a classic you know and love
🥤 Rootbeer Water Ice – icy, refreshing, and packed with that nostalgic rootbeer flavor

Whether you’re craving creamy, nutty, fruity, or ice-cold refreshing… we’ve got your perfect scoop waiting! 🙌

📍 Stop by The Patio and treat yourself today — because one flavor is never enough 😉

05/24/2026

Great article...Thank you!!!

We are open 7 days a week. Come on by we can’t wait to serve you!! 🍨🍦🍕🌮🍔🌭

At a small drive-in restaurant and ice cream parlor nestled between the Pine Barrens and the Bass River, one family hopes to revive the slower days of the region’s past with comfort food and summer nights complete with ice cream cones. “The town needs it,” owner George Kurtz said of The Patio,...

10/02/2025

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Thank you for a great 2025!!!
We reopen in March of 2026.