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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Moona
243 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA 02139 617-945-7448
There’s even more to love – and more space in which to do it – at Moona. The Inman Square restaurant adds a handful of tables outside so you can enjoy their eastern Mediterranean eats right on Hampshire Street or under twinkling string lights on the plant-lined patio that runs alongside the restaurant.
Oleana
134 Hampshire Street Cambridge, MA 02139 617-661-0505
Come warm weather, award-winning chef Ana Sortun serves her accolade-grabbing fare in one of Cambridge’s most beloved outdoor dining spaces. Oleana's lush, flower-filled patio is set back from busy Hampshire Street for a peaceful and relaxing al fresco experience.
Puritan & Company
1166 Cambridge Street Cambridge, MA 02139 617-615-6195
Chef-owner Will Gilson and his Inman Square team bring their a-game (and their sense of humor) out of doors for a season of al fresco dining. The patio at Puritan & Co. may be small but it is mighty - full of fresh air, copious amounts of food and drink, and plenty of farm-to-table/Cantabrigian charm.