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.
Citizen Public House
Whether the Sox are in town or on the road, the outdoor dining area at Citizen is one of the Fenway’s best spots for an al fresco bite to eat. The sidewalk patio provides an out-of-the-way spot from which to enjoy the bustle of Boylston Street and – on a good night – cheers from the ballpark, which is just a couple blocks away.
DW French
Enjoy Parisian vibes and classic French dishes right in Fenway on the covered patio at DW French. Whether you're grabbing a bite before a Sox game, or enjoying an apres-work snack, they've got all the bases covered, rain or shine.
Hojoko
Hojoko extends their colorful and quirky world to the outdoors with their pool-adjacent patio, where you can have all the fun and fanciful food and drink you'd expect from this award-winning team.
Sweet Cheeks Q
Some purists might say that barbecue is best enjoyed outside – luckily, Sweet Cheeks Q in the Fenway has not one but two outdoor dining areas in which to enjoy authentic Texas ‘cue. There’s the Boylston St. patio lined with picnic tables, and the adjacent Beer Garden with whiskey barrel tables, a retractable roof and a rotating selection of beers on tap.
Tenderoni's
The disco vibes and epic good times spill out onto Boylston Street at Tiffani Faison's 80's-inspired Fenway restaurant. Enjoy a pizza or house-made pasta on Tenderoni's sidewalk patio before (or after) catching a game at Fenway (or whenever you're in the mood for Italian eats and fun).
