Read on for a curated list of some of the best decks, patios, rooftops and sidewalk spots where you can enjoy a good meal while maintaining your distance from fellow diners.
You can sort by neighborhood if you’re looking for something nearby or just scroll to see if your regular hang is on the list — we’ll be adding restaurants as they open for the season so stay tuned and definitely check back for updates.
Word to the wise: we’ll be adjusting the info below as needed so it’s still probably your best bet to give the restaurant a ring to make sure they can accommodate you.
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Lower Mills Tavern
2269 Dorchester Avenue Boston, MA 02124 857-267-4461
Dorchester’s Lower Mills Tavern has just unveiled its weekend beer garden. Find your way down Dot Ave on an upcoming Friday, Saturday or Sunday to grab a seat outside and enjoy selections from their new summer menu.
Yellow Door Taqueria – Lower Mills
2297 Dorchester Avenue Boston, MA 02124 857-267-4201
The fiesta spills out on the sidewalk at the Lower Mills location of Yellow Door Taqueria. The stylish little Mexican spot on Dot Ave has set up al fresco seating so you can spend the warm summer months noshing on tacos and sucking down margaritas.