Peanut butter and jelly, porkchops and applesauce, milk and cookies: all of these are dynamic food pairings, but none quite match up to the ultimate pairing of dinner and wine {or beer — you choose your vice}. Luckily, both Hoboken and Jersey City have many BYOB restaurants with the option to “bring your own bottle” to score the perfect combination. Keep on reading for a list of Hoboken and Jersey City restaurants where you can bring your own booze, and then thank us later:

Hoboken

Ali Baba {912 Washington Street}

Grab your fave booze and enjoy some Mediterranean fare at this Hoboken-staple that has been around for over 30 years. Wine + fresh hummus — there is nothing better.

Apulia {1319 Washington Street}

Bring your favorite bottle of wine to enjoy as you dine outdoors in Apulia’s quaint + well-lit tented backyard.

Anthony David’s {953 Bloomfield Street, Hoboken}

This spot is fine dining at its absolute, well, finest. A healthy mix of gourmet specialties including lobster gnocchi, wild boar ragu, or pumpkin tortellini make Anthony David’s the perfect dinner date. If you are catching up with your S.O. earlier in the day, brunch is served daily from 9-3pm.

Cafe Michelina {423 Bloomfield Street}

A casual go-to for Italian fare, Cafe Michelina offers outdoor seating and delicious Italian dishes for you to enjoy with your own sips.

Dozzino {534 Adams Street, Hoboken}

Head on over to Dozzino for some delicious pizza topped with delicious surprises. Be sure to ask your…