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.
25 Edwin H Land Boulevard
Cambridge, MA 02141
617-868-4444
Bambara
Bambara has two options for outdoor seating, dining and / or cocktailing - the first is Kimpton Marlowe Hotel's courtyard which is the perfect respite from the hustle and bustle of the city; the second is Bambara’s smaller, intimate patio which overlooks the Charles River basin. It’s the perfect spot to enjoy an al fresco meal just a stone’s throw from the banks of the Charles.
Evoo
Chef-owner Peter McCarthy’s farm-to-table menu tastes even better when enjoyed out-of-doors on Evoo’s patio, which they share with sister restaurant and next door neighbor, Za. Snag a spot in the shade during daylight hours or relax at one of the stylish wrought iron tables after the sun sets.
You can soak up some summer sunshine and some expertly prepared Italian fare on Geppetto's street-level terrace. The al fresco tables overlook looking out onto the green at Cambridge Crossing so you can enjoy the view, too.
Gufo
Gufo brings everything to the table with their expansive outdoor area that includes covered and uncovered sections as well as a bocce court. You can make a reservation for a table on the covered area or take your chances (they save space for walk-ins) at their uncovered portion and pop over to East Cambridge for pasta, pizza and plates of tasty Italian fare.
The Lexington
The dining room at The Lexington, one of Will Gilson's three concepts at Cambridge Crossing, features retractable doors that open up right onto a lovely rooftop terrace. Snag a spot once the weather warms to catch a breeze or soak up some sun over a menu of American comfort foods looking out on the Cambridge Common.
