The Banks Fish House

406 Stuart Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-399-0015

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The Banks Fish House boasts fireplaces on two floors. Guests can eat ice cold, freshly-shucked by the floor-to-ceiling fireplace in the Three Sheets Bar on the first floor, or enjoy dinner and views of the city from a fireside perch on the second floor.

Bistro du Midi

272 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-426-7878

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The Public Garden looks just as pretty—perhaps prettier—from the warmth of a fireside table. Ditch the nighttime strolls in the cold this season and take in the view from Bistro du Midi’s dining room, where the hearth is lit and the food’s a hit.

Capo Restaurant

443 W Broadway
Boston, MA 02127
617-993-8080

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South Boston dwellers and diners don't have to venture too far to find a warm hearth when the cold weather hits. Capo's rustic, open-kitchen concept features a central stone fireplace that's an ideal spot by which to enjoy house-made pasta, wood-fired pizzas and classic Italian fare.

Catalyst

300 Technology Square
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-576-3000

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Don’t worry about running out of logs at Catalyst, where the electric fireplace comes to life at the flick of a switch. The lambent, linear installation lies adjacent to one of the tables whose lucky diners bask in its glow—play your cards right and you might be dining fireside.

Citizen

1310 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02215
617-450-9000

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If Citizen’s spirits don’t keep you warm enough, perhaps the fire will. The Fenway spot turns up the heat this winter with a fireplace lodged in the corner—grab a table on either side for maximum warmth, or double up on the whiskey and enjoy the view from afar.

Five Horses Tavern – Somerville

400 Highland Avenue
Somerville, MA 02155
617-764-1655

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When the weather outside is frightful, find your way to Davis Square’s Five Horses Tavern where cozy booths, classic American comfort food and a roaring fire will make you want to hunker down until spring arrives.

Grafton Street Pub & Grill

59 John F. Kennedy Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-714-5954

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Surrounded by plush chairs, warm lighting and overall homey vibes, the fireplace at Grafton Street is an ideal spot to take refuge from the hustle and bustle of Harvard Square. Choose a seat in the parlor room to be close to the fire while you snack on comfort foods like spinach and artichoke dip or warm up with an Irish coffee.

Grill 23 & Bar

161 Berkeley Street
Boston, MA 02116
617-542-2255

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Known as one of Boston's most beloved independent steakhouses, Grill 23 & Bar has been inviting patrons to dine by the fire for nearly four decades. Book a hearthside table at the venerable Back Bay fave to enjoy prime steaks and the freshest seafood with something from their award-winning wine list.

Harvest

44 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-868-2255

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The color scheme of yellows and browns fits well with the beautiful fireplace in Harvest’s Brattle Room. Call ahead to make sure fireside dining is available—they seat the room for normal dinner service as long as there are no private events.

Hunter’s Kitchen & Bar

110 Dorchester Street
South Boston, MA 02127
617-221-4200

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Hunter's Kitchen & Bar

Warm up with some Southern-inspired comfort food and a wintry cocktail by the fire at Hunter's. Plan a wintertime visit to the South Boston hang, where the decor is all hunting lodge chic, to enjoy live music (or catch the game on the TVs in the bar) while you bask in the cozy glow of the roaring fire.

The Lexington

100 North First Street
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-945-1349

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The Lexington at Cambridge Crossing, one of chef Will Gilson's three concepts at the East Cambridge development, features a cozy little fireplace lounge for guests to enjoy comfort food from Café Beatrice, Geppetto or The Lexington.

Menotomy Grill

25 Massachusetts Avenue
Arlington, MA 02474
781-648-1775

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Menotomy adds to the rustic tavern ambiance with the warmth of a roaring fireplace. Snag a table hearthside to enjoy a historic bite (and sip) of Arlington by the glow of the fire.

OAK Long Bar + Kitchen

138 St. James Avenue
Boston, MA 02116
617-585-7222

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Come winter, Copley Square is like an icy, windswept tundra. Shake the chill at Oak Long Bar where they’ve got a roaring fire and plenty of warming beverages that’ll bring the feeling back into your fingers and toes.

Oleana

134 Hampshire Street
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-661-0505

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Just because it’s known for its patio doesn’t mean Oleana is a summer-only destination. Give the Union Square spot a shot this winter—you might be lucky enough to score a banquette seat by its wood stove fireplace.

Pammy’s

928 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge, MA 02139
617-945-1761

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Pammy’s dual sided fireplace has all the warmth and coziness (double, even!) that you’d expect from a glowing hearth while the surrounding ceramic tile adds an extra dose of cool. Perched right between the dining room and bar, the flickering flames are visible from just about every vantage point for everyone to enjoy.

The Quarry

415 Whiting Street
Hingham, MA 02043
781-340-7300

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If you find yourself in Hingham this winter, stop by The Quarry for a comforting dining experience. Their rustic decor is charming and welcoming. Their fireplace is even more so, offering guests a chance to dine in what is no doubt a beautiful dining room that feels just like home.

Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar

Boston Landing, 96 Guest Street
Boston, MA 02135
617-254-0044

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It’s standing room only around the fire at Rail Stop Restaurant & Bar. You can request a table overlooking the decorative gas fireplace to enjoy the flickering glow while you enjoy a meal of classic American comfort food.

South End Buttery

314 Shawmut Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
617-482-1015

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After you've strolled up and down the South End's picturesque streets and ducked into your fill of stylish little boutiques, pop in for a cozy, fireside meal at South End Buttery. Comfortable banquettes and a crackling fire (not to mention the stellar menu) combine to make the perfect perch for the chilly winter months.

Toro

1704 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02118
617-536-4300

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There are three reasons to go to Toro this winter. First, they have incredible paella. Second, they have an extensive and intriguing wine list to pair it with. Even more alluring is the large fireplace at the center of the room (in case the food and spirits haven’t warmed you up enough already).

Town Meeting Bistro

2027 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02421
781-301-6655

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Town Meting Bistro is keeping things simple and traditional this winter with a lively fireplace right at the heart of their small but cozy restaurant in Lexington, MA. Take in the history surrounding you from the comforts of a fireside seat.

Tresca

233 Hanover Street
Boston, MA 02113
617-742-8240

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Milling around the North End this winter? Duck into Tresca, where they've got two fireplaces. Choose between the one in the ground floor dining room or the one upstairs in the Tuscan Room for a flickering backdrop for an authentic Italian meal.

Waverly Kitchen & Bar

231 Bunker Hill Street
Charlestown, MA 02129
617-380-6500

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Whether you're an early bird or a night owl, make a beeline for The Waverly. The Charlestown newcomer is open for brunch and dinner Monday through Sunday so when the temps drop you can post up in their cozy dining room (maybe after a wintry stroll around the Monument) and enjoy your pancakes or your steak frites by the fire.

Woods Hill Table

24 Commonwealth Avenue
Concord, MA 01742
978-254-1435

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It’s only appropriate that the paragon of all-natural country fare boasts a real stone fireplace to match its backwoods-y menu. Woods Hill Table offers a winter warmer-upper so cozy you'll want to stay there all night.

Yvonne’s

3 Winter Pl, Boston
Boston, MA 02108
617-267-0047

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Snag a table by the fireplace in the Library at Yvonne's where old timey elegance (styled bookshelves, herringbone wood floors and a hand-cut mahogany bar) and whimsical modern art (Charmaine Olivia's edgy, ethereal renditions of famous historical figures) combine to create a vibe that's classic, cozy and contemporary.

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