B&G Oysters
In the summer months, oyster lovers and seafood fans spill out onto the picturesque little patio at B&G Oysters. Fresh seafood tastes best outside, so seats on the shaded, sunken terrace fill up quickly.
Boston's Best Outdoor Dining
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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Burro Bar South End
The Burro Bar's picturesque patio may be the South End's best kept al fresco secret. Tucked down a rustic walkway surrounded by brick buildings and adorned with flowering window boxes, it has a whole secret garden vibe - just with more tacos.
Coppa
The sidewalk patio at Coppa, which now includes an additional row of two-tops running down Milford Street, pretty much doubles the restaurant’s seating capacity – which might make it a touch easier to get a table. Score one and you can spend the afternoon or evening – whichever you prefer – snacking on Italian small plates, handmade pastas, charcuterie and wood-oven pizzas.
Marseille Outdoor Dining
Book a reservation and enjoy your favorite French dishes along with oysters, cocktails and more on Marseille's très chic SOWA patio. Fit with bistro tables, string lights, umbrellas and greenery, it's the escape you need from busy city life - plus they've got free parking so you won't have to worry about finding a spot.
MIDA
Make the most of the season on the sidewalk patio at MIDA at the corner of Tremont St. and Mass Ave in the South End. Chef-owner Douglass Williams' menu features specialties like arancini, porchetta and housemade pastas so you can mangia on the sun-baked bricks and pretend you’re on a piazza in Italia.
Myers + Chang
Given that the menu at Myers + Chang is inspired by the street foods of Southeast Asia, it seems only appropriate to enjoy your meal outside. Secure one of the tables on the petit patio overlooking the action at Peters Park.
Petit Robert Bistro
When the warm weather hits, grab your bestie and make a beeline for Petit Robert's charming sidewalk patio to enjoy a little slice of France in the South End. The menu has something for everyone with French classics and a lengthy wine list to brunchy specials and fun cocktails.
South End Buttery
Follow the red brick sidewalk along Union Park until you find this cozy café patio. Whether you’re waking up your brain with a morning espresso or braving a dinner date, you’re sure to make room in your heart for this place. Canine companions are encouraged here, so you can bring your little dog too.
SRV
SRV offers guests a secluded and serene courtyard space located in the rear of the restaurant. With a capacity of 40, the outdoor dining space at the Venetian-inspired bacaro and wine bar features a wooden deck surrounded by ivy covered brick walls.
Toro
The flavors of Spain spill outside onto Toro's sidewalk patio. Find your spot, sit back and relax with a glass of cava and an assortment of small plates from chef and restaurateur Ken Oringer who brings his own take on traditional tapas to the South End.
Yellow Door Taqueria – South End
354 Harrison Avenue
Boston, MA 02118
857-239-9276
Yellow Door Taqueria South End
The Yellow Door Taqueria folks have created an urban oasis right in the heart of the South End. Snag a seat at their patio bar and get some much-needed vitamin D while you enjoy inventive tacos and creative house-made margaritas - just be sure to bring your shades and your sunscreen and maybe a sweater (just to be safe).
