Alcove

50 Lovejoy Wharf
Boston, MA 02114
617-248-0050

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Alcove

The patio at Alcove is ready for winter diners. They've added heaters and a selection of hot beverages (including a mulled cider, boozy hot cocoa and a tea-based rum drink). You can even bundle up with Alcove merch like blankets, winter hats and sweatshirts.

Branch Line

321 Arsenal Street
Watertown, MA 02472
617-420-1900

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Branch Line

Branch Line brings the fun outdoors with an expansive heated patio for al fresco dining - whatever the weather - in Watertown. The bar and restaurant has plenty of space, so you can spread out even when there's a chill in the air.

Buttermilk & Bourbon – Watertown

100 Arsenal Yard Boulevard
Watertown, MA 02472
857-760-7128

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Buttermilk & Bourbon Watertown

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.

Chickadee

21 Drydock Ave
Boston, MA 02210
617-531-5591

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Chickadee

You can enjoy chef John DaSilva's award-winning New England-born/Mediterranean-inspired fare rain or shine on Chickadee's outdoor dining area. Just head for the Seaport's Innovation and Design Building to snag a table — weather depending, they've got you covered (literally) on their sheltered patio where you can chill out in the shade during the summer or stay cozy by heaters when there's a chill in the air.

Harvest

44 Brattle Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-868-2255

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Harvest

The patio at Harvest offers fireplace dining and has a retractable awning so that outdoor dining, weather permitting, can be extended way into the late fall and early winter months. Habanero ceramic tile heaters are located directly overhead the tables providing plenty of heat on those chilly nights.

Henrietta’s Table

1 Bennett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-661-5005

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Henrietta's Table

Overlooking the plaza at the Charles Hotel, the spacious patio at Henrietta’s Table features heaters throwing off enough warmth to keep you cozy. Removed from the goings-on in Harvard Sq. it's a quiet and relaxing spot to enjoy farm fresh honest-to-goodness home cooking.

Hojoko

1271 Boylston Street
Boston, MA 02115
617-670-0507

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Hojoko

Hojoko extends outdoor dining season by adding heaters and a tent to their patio, so you can have all the fun and fanciful food and drink you'd expect from this award-winning team - even if there's a chill in the air.

il Casale Lexington

1727 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02420
781-538-5846

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il Casale Lexington

Relax over all your Italian favorites out in the fresh air on the expanded street-side patio at Il Casale Lexington. They've got heaters and blankets to keep you comfy and warm during the cooler weather.

il Casale Belmont

50 Leonard Street
Belmont, MA 02478
617-209-4942

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Il Casale Belmont

Take a trip beyond the city limits for al fresco Italian on Il Casale's expanded Belmont patio. They've got heaters, blankets and plenty of hearty fare to keep the whole family comfy and snug on cold winter nights.

Noir

1 Bennett Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-661-8010

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Noir

Noir, the stylish cocktail lounge located on the ground floor of the Charles Hotel, lets its whole chic Parisian vibe extend out onto the adjacent terrace throughout the winter. Diners can bundle up next to toasty heat lamps and chill out with craft cocktails and tasty snacks all the way through 'til spring.

Novara

556 Adams Street
Milton, MA 02186
617-696-8400

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Novara

Novara provides a suburban al fresco oasis—head to Milton to take your meal to a table outside at the restaurant’s well-equipped patio (complete with fire pits and heaters for chilly nights). You may have to order from the bar and bundle up to head outside if the weather gets super cold but it's a small price to pay to enjoy al fresco dining all year round.

Para Maria

70 Sleeper Street
Boston, MA 02210
617-530-1559

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The Envoy Hotel boasts two fabulous outdoor dining areas: Para Maria's greenery-laced streetside patio, perfect for summer sipping and snacking as well as their skyhigh rooftop bar, The Lookout, which boasts masterfully made drinks, spectacular views of the sparkling cityscape and Boston Harbor, and, come cold weather, cozy igloos so you can stay warm while you socialize (responsibly) with your peeps.

Russell House Tavern

14 JFK Street
Cambridge, MA 02138
617-500-3055

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Russell House Tavern

Lucky diners looking for a restful respite from the hustle and bustle of Harvard Square can snag one of the tables on Russell House Tavern’s brick-lined patio where heat lamps and glowing lights will keep you toasty and warm (and well lit) until spring arrives.

The Stones Common House & Kitchen

380 Main Street
Stoneham, MA 02180
781-435-1344

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The Stones

The Stones' fenced in patio, complete with standing heaters, gives off a backyard vibe that'll make everyone feel right at home. The lowkey delicious menu has something for everyone, too so you can get together with friends and family - safely - right through fall.

Toro

1704 Washington Street
Boston, MA 02118
617-536-4300

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Toro

The flavors of Spain spill out-of-doors onto Toro's quiet(er) back patio. Find your spot, sit back and relax surrounded by heaters and comfortably nestled in cozy blankets. There are plenty of hot beverages and sizzling plates of paella to keep you warm.

Town Meeting Bistro

2027 Massachusetts Avenue
Lexington, MA 02421
781-301-6655

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Town Meeting Bistro

You can dine in a fall or winter wonderland at the Inn at Hastings Park in Lexington, where they’ve brought back their glorious INNgloos for your cool weather dining pleasure. Available for lunch, dinner and brunch, each six-seat igloo features a charming faux-fireplace heater and mini speaker for some soothing background tunes.

The Wellington

75 Leonard Street
Belmont, MA 02478
617-932-1750

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The Wellington

Belmont diners have another idyllic perch for cool weather al fresco eats - The Wellington has outfitted their patio with heaters and blankets (available upon request), so you can join them for contemporary (yet classic) American fare whenever the mood strikes (whatever the weather).

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