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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Branch Line
321 Arsenal Street Watertown, MA 02472 617-420-1900
Branch Line brings the fun outdoors with an expansive patio for enjoying the warm weather in Waterown. The bar and restaurant boasts plenty of outdoor seating to satiate the masses, plus a Bocce court and garden to supplement the eats.
Buttermilk & Bourbon – Watertown
100 Arsenal Yard Boulevard Watertown, MA 02472 857-760-7128
Jason Santos's second Buttermilk & Bourbon location at Arsenal Yards in Watertown can help you enjoy the taste of NOLA outside all year long with their four-season patio. The spot is decked out with a fancy retractable roof so there's plenty of shade in the summer months, and heat lamps, fire pits and fairy lights for cooler fall and winter days.
Ravello Italian Kitchen
136 Belmont Street Watertown, MA 02472 617-393-1568
You don't have to go too far to get a taste of the Amalfi Coast. Just snag a seat on Ravello's sidewalk patio in Watertown to enjoy Chef Jeffrey Cincotta's take on Italian classics, including everything from bruschetta and meatballs to chicken parm and carbonara.