These 12 Boston restaurants ace outdoor dining
by Valerie Li Stack, Carley Thornell-Wade
Updated May 22, 2024
From cobblestoned alleys to breathtaking harbor views, Boston’s best outdoor dining setups offer many scenic perks. The city once just had a handful of alfresco dining options, but times have changed in this cultural capital.
An iconic seafood restaurant serves gorgeous Atlantic Ocean views. In Cambridge, a farm-to-table spot heats up its outdoor tables with a giant stone fireplace—this is New England, after all. Candy-colored wall art and lush greenery add to the wow factor at a popular izakaya.
The food at these restaurants is as inviting as the backdrop, including, of course, a few places specializing in every local’s warm-weather favorite: the lobster roll. Read on for a guide to 12 Boston restaurants that ace outdoor dining.
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