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.
Head to Brookline Village and snag an outdoor table at the Garrison House for lunch, brunch or dinner. There are lots of food options no matter what you like, so just bring your sunnies and leave the cooking up to the pros.
Prairie Fire
242 Harvard Street Brookline, MA 02446 617-396-8199
Skip the trip to Munich and make for Coolidge Corner to post up on the patio at Prairie Fire. The wood-fired Brookline spot takes over an adjacent parking lot during the summer months and turns it into a casual urban beer garden complete with shaded picnic tables and a full a la carte menu of food and drink (and beer - lots of beer).