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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Chopps Italian Steakhouse & Bar
1 Burlington Mall Road Burlington, MA 01803 781-221-6643
Take in the breeze and a bite to eat out on the terrace at Chopps at the Boston Marriott. Whether you're grabbing a drink and apps, a mid-day meal or fueling up for a busy day with a delicious breakfast, the outdoor dining area at the Burlington hotel is in idyllic spot to enjoy a meal.
Mooo…Burlington
86 Cambridge Street Burlington, MA 01803 781-270-0100
Mooo Burlington brings their sophisticated steakhouse vibe out onto their patio once the warmer weather hits so you can enjoy the best of both worlds - sunshine and summer breezes at perfectly appointed, white clothed tables. It's the ideal suburban locale for an elegant al fresco meal.
Row 34 – Burlington
300 District Avenue Burlington, MA 01803 781-761-6500
Eat all the oysters (and lobster rolls, and fried clams and crab cakes...you get the idea) out on the expanded patio at Row 34 Burlington. You can indulge all your seafood-y cravings out in the open air at their first-come, first served tables.