If standing over a hot grill isn't your idea of a good time, there are plenty of other ways to celebrate Independence Day. Here are a few restaurants that will be open this Wednesday, July 4th, 2012.

We will continue to update as information comes in. If there is a particular restaurant you are curious about, ask in comments and we'll do the leg work.

Albert's, (973) 233-0300

32 Church St.

Montclair, NJ 07042

Albert's is offering a southern style brunch on July 4th from 11am to 3. Discounts on are available on Patch, Yelp! and for anyone who signs up on the website.

Brick Lane, (973) 509-2100

540 Valley Road

Montclair, NJ 07043

Toast, (973) 509-8099

700 Bloomfield Avenue

Montclair, NJ 07042

Blu, (973) 509-2202

554 Bloomfield Avenue

Montclair, NJ 07042

*Dinner only

Next Door, (973) 744-3600

556 Bloomfield Avenue

Montclair, NJ 07042

*Dinner only

daryl, (732)253-7780

302 George Street

New Brunswick, NJ 08901

daryl will be hosting a beer party, with outdoor bbq and according to chef and owner, Zod Arifai, FREE FOOD!

Indigo Kitchen Montclair, (973) 707-2950

615 Bloomfield Avenue

Montclair, NJ 07042

Highlawn Pavilion, (973) 731-3463

381 Eagle Rock Avenue

West Orange, NJ 07052

The late seating in the dining room is booked but there is availability for the early seating, as well as first come first served on the patio and bar area. May I also add that Highlawn is a spectacular place to watch the fireworks!