Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Greater Boston

OpenTable

Updated September 05, 2024

Looking for the best restaurants that are great for outdoor dining in Greater Boston? You’re in the right place. Each month, OpenTable analyzes nearly 2 million global diner reviews from the past four months. We sort the results by location and category to help you discover new favorite restaurants. It's a great partnership: you reserve, eat, and review. We listen...and deliver the results for all to benefit. Enjoy!

BLEND

4.9

4.9 (76)

$30 and under

Gastro Pub

Dorchester

About the restaurant

Blend is a gastro pub that combines the aspects of great food, music, lights and entertainment all into one. Blend "blends" up that neighborhood gastro pub feel where everyone is welcome. Gay owned and Operated, come check us out!

DRAG BRUNCHES ARE 1ST AND 3RD SUNDAYS UNLESS OTHERWISE POSTED
instagram handle : blendboston

Please note when booking for a drag brunch to not choose outside. All drag brunches will be held inside.

Top review

Stephen

Dined on Aug 11, 2024

Harlow & Kori gave a great show! Already booked for next month!

Greyhound Tavern

4.8

4.8 (320)

$30 and under

American

Bridgewater

About the restaurant

Greyhound Tavern serves quality and homemade interpretations of classic dishes while offering a relaxed atmosphere to grab a beverage, watch a game or enjoy live entertainment.

Top review

DebbieB

Dined 5 days ago

We love it here. The food is great and the ambiance is so fun. We always eat here when we visit our son at BSU.

Lily's Bar - Pizza - Patio

4.7

4.7 (157)

$30 and under

American

Financial District

About the restaurant

LILY'S
Bar Pizza Patio

Garden Oasis In The Heart Of Boston's Financial District

Top review

Paula

Dined on Aug 16, 2024

Great patio area. Delicious food and drinks. Service was friendly and quick. Will definitely go again.

The Fed at the Langham, Boston

4.6

4.6 (108)

$31 to $50

Cocktail Bar

Financial District

About the restaurant

Named #4 Best Hotel Bar in the US by USA Today's 2024 10Best Readers' Choice awards.

A charming destination bar, The Fed, is a British-inspired cocktail bar with a New England twist. Located at The Langham, Boston hotel, a sophisticated space with a large and animated central bar, surrounding seating for a more intimate experience and a seasonal outdoor Rose Garden terrace. Serving craft cocktails and beers and elevated pub fare, The Fed is the place to celebrate any of life's moments, big or small.

The Fed’s cocktail operations are helmed by Aliz Meszesi, a household name in Boston’s cocktail scene. Enjoy New England favorites such as a Maine Lobster Roll, Oysters, Boston Brown Bread, Smash Burger and Pork Belly Bites by Executive Chef Daniel Burger.

Top review

Puneetvip

Dined 2 days ago

Always a good time; definitely a go-to for post work drinks. Danny is great!

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The Fed Rose Garden

The Pool House at Pelham House Resort

4.5

4.5 (29)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Dennis Port

About the restaurant

Welcome back to the Pool House for your casual ocean front dining experience at The Pelham House Resort. This outlet provides a relaxed atmosphere to enjoy a summer night by the pool while overlooking spectacular Nantucket Sound. Featuring live music nightly, outdoor seating, a full bar & 3 fire-pits. Come sip you favorite cocktail enjoy a lobster roll, burger or one of our amazing fried chicken sandwiches. Where your flip flops and sunglasses to ensure you are in total relaxation mode!

Follow us on Instagram @pelhamhouseresort for upcoming entertainment and events or view our events calendar at https://www.pelhamhouseresort.com/live-music

Top review

Yvonnevip

Dined 6 days ago

Amazing food (way better than the roof top) Way better waitstaff …and way better cocktails!!

The Beach House at Chatham Bars Inn

4.2

4.2 (40)

$30 and under

Seafood

Chatham

About the restaurant

Located on the sands of Chatham Bars Inn’s beach, the Beach House is an indoor/outdoor open air restaurant that is the best spot on the Cape for fresh, local seafood and casual dining fare. The Beach House offers the classic sea side favorites, sunset clambakes, local craft beers, and specialty summer cocktails with a breathtaking view of the Atlantic Ocean. Lunch is served daily, first-come first-serve, and our dinner service offers walk-ins and reservations.

Top review

Mary Kate

Dined 5 days ago

Great service - friendly and attentive staff including bartender! Great food and beautiful ambiance

Cambridge Brewing Company

4.2

4.2 (637)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Cambridge

About the restaurant

Discover the craft beer and brewpub that put Boston on the brewing map at Cambridge Brewing Company. Since 1989, this wildly popular brewery and eatery showcases some of the city's best beers, including award-winning ales, ambers and porters. Beers are brewed on site, with seasonal varieties. Cambridge Brewing Company's menus are also seasonal, highlighting each season's unique tastes. The Cambridge Brewing Company menu spotlights the region's fresh seafood and bountiful produce, including daily fresh catch specials, garden-fresh salads, hearty soups and savory starters. The dining area offers lunch and dinner, as well as weekend brunches and weekly tasting specials.

Top review

DonaldB

Dined on Jul 4, 2024

Great fresh ingredient food. Good beer and wine choices, helpful friendly service. Brewpub atmosphere.

Torino Restaurant and Bar

4.2

4.2 (21)

$30 and under

Global, International

Hyannis

About the restaurant

Located in the Heart of historic Hyannis, on Main Street, Torino, named after our life size Bull
Mascot, has become the first choice for locals and visitors who want to dine outside. We are
the home of the largest outdoor patio and Italian marble flanked cabana bar on Main Street.
Enjoy cocktails and deliciously prepared dishes in a trendy, upbeat environment with live
music. Family owned and operated; our food is authentic and unparalleled due to our
northern Italian roots. Dining at Torino is truly a pleasurable and memorable experience as
you enjoy traditional Italian favorites, perfectly prepared steaks, the freshest seafood dishes,
all accompanied by a hand selected and extensive wine list. There is something for everyone at
Torino and we invite you to dine with us, where you are more than just a guest, you are family!

Top review

Steven

Dined on Aug 24, 2024

We've eaten here before so with the ability to get a reservation on Saturday evening we agreed to come back. Decided to eat inside (live music and very busy outside). We had 5 for dinner and were seated promptly. Water delivered and waiter visited us. Appetizers ordered and the main meal. Appetizers took at least 20 minutes to show up; 10 minutes later as we were all halfway thru appetizers, main meal showed up. Server apologized said something about kitchen. Waiter came by, saw the mess of plates and said he's speak to the manager. Never more was said, we paid the bill and left -- with leftovers. All meals were fine. I think this is shown as $$-$$$ as pricing guide. Unless you are having a personal pizza, assume $$$. Our group of 5 was split into two separate checks, but 20% gratuity was added (menu says parties of 6 or more will have gratuity included). No matter, just glad we checked as we typically leave 20% in cash when there is decent service. Will we come back, maybe next year (we visit the Cape annually)? As I said, food was good, even as leftovers. The place is rocking outside at the bar and with live music, much quieter inside if that's what you prefer.

Baramor

4.1

4.1 (288)

$30 and under

American

Newton

About the restaurant

Baramor is a warm and cozy American pub serving gastro cuisine. Baramor is built on the foundation that there is always something môr in all aspects of life.

Top review

BostonFoodLovervip

Dined on Jul 11, 2024

SO, SO good! YET, we went specifically for the duck poutine that was on the online menu. It was not on the menu when we were there. In fact our waitperson hadn't seen it for awhile! So, we wish it had been there!

Tia's on the Waterfront

3.9

3.9 (96)

$31 to $50

American

North End

About the restaurant

Widely considered being one of Boston's top waterfront restaurants, Tia's on the Waterfront is a casual restaurant that serves traditional and home-cooked Seafood and American cuisine. The patio overlooks Boston's beautiful waterfront and also offers great views of the many nearby parks, monuments and boardwalk. Tia's holds one of the larger outdoor patio's in the city. The dining room at Tia's on the Waterfront has an inviting and laid back feel and has been decorated with a large bar, dim lighting and ample seating.

It is not just the enjoyable atmosphere that draws people to Tia's on the Waterfront, the restaurant also serves a menu that consists of classic favorites, including Lobster Rolls, Fried Green Beans, New England Clam Chowder, Flatbreads, Delicious Fresh Salads, Frozen Cocktails, Craft and Local Beers and much much more.

Top review

fred

Dined on Aug 23, 2024

We were very happy with our experience at Tina’s. It was exactly what we were looking for. A good meal at a fair price at a great and convenient location. We will definitely go back.

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