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

OpenTable

Updated October 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 (78)

$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 7 days ago

Harlow & Kori are the best. It’s always such a nice time at Blend. Thank you all!

Seaport Grille

4.8

4.8 (580)

$30 and under

Seafood

Gloucester

About the restaurant

Seaport Grille at Cruiseport Gloucester is located directly on the harbor with two decks for classic waterview dining. Our menu offers a wide range of delectable cuisines made with the freshest ingredients -including traditional New England seafood, surf & turf options, classic American plates, world-famous desserts and much more. Within the backyard of our restaurant lies the inner harbors of Gloucester, home to the oldest working waterfront in America. During the warmer months, you and your guests may want to experience dining on our outdoor deck or even our covered deck where you’ll feel the warm breeze and soak in the summer sounds of the harbor. Come for the menu, stay for the vibe!

*ORDER TAKEOUT HERE: https://eat.chownow.com/discover/restaurant/31809 *

Top review

Melinda

Dined 2 days ago

Brought my mom to dinner and she loved the atmosphere and everything we ordered. Win, win!!!

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4.7

4.7 (244)

$30 and under

American

Salem

About the restaurant

*WE WILL NOT BE TAKING RESERVATION THROUGH NOVEMBER 3RD. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY DISAPPOINTMENT
Located within walking distance to Salem Old Town Hall & Witch History Museum right in the heart of downtown Salem, The Derby is scratch restaurant focused on unique, locally sourced, American fare with great and unique cocktails and a vast selection of Draft Beer! We have large televisions throughout the restaurant, windows from ceiling to floor, and a beautiful patio for those warm days! Whether you are out to watch the game, catch up with old friends, or just enjoy a nice night out on the town, The Derby is here to meet all of your needs. Feel free to ask our team for recommendations if you are visiting form out of town... Salem is not just about the witches.
*Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm
*We do apologize but we do not take reservations for outdoor seating. The patio is sat on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for understanding.

Top review

James

Dined on Aug 25, 2024

The Derby is an amazing restaurant! Service and food is soooo damn good :)

The Playwright

4.7

4.7 (164)

$31 to $50

American

South Boston

About the restaurant

From the minds behind the original Playwright Bar and situated on its familiar grounds, emerges the reimagined Playwright of 2024, epitomizing the ever-changing South Boston scene.

Step into a new era as The Playwright undergoes a transformation, embracing the spirit of a classic pub while infusing it with contemporary flair. We seamlessly blend the charm of traditional hospitality with the sophistication of upscale comfort cuisine.

Immerse yourself in our live music scene every Wednesday through Sunday. Experience emerging artists on Wednesdays, a cover band on Thursdays, DJs on Fridays and Saturdays, and unwind with country music on Sundays.

Join us as we raise our glasses to the next chapter of The Playwright.

Top review

Maggie

Dined on Sep 27, 2024

We made a reservation to see live music on Thursday night and called to confirm the band's start time two days before. When we got there, they had canceled the live music for Thursday night football (non-Patriots game). Understandable, but just frustrating that they didn't update their website accordingly or tell us this over the phone.

or, The Whale

4.7

4.7 (598)

$31 to $50

Contemporary American

Nantucket

About the restaurant

With a prime location in a storied Main Street building, or, The Whale, bistro, bar & patio will be serving dinner nightly and weekend brunch in summer season. The spacious outdoor patio is the perfect spot to enjoy Chef Manny's inspired menu. Indoor and outdoor dining reservations are accepted 2 weeks in advance - bar seating is first come first serve.

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OpenTable Dinervip

Dined 1 day ago

Host and bar were very accommodating as we arrived early for our reservation and were able to enjoy drinks out on the beautiful patio before heading inside for our reservation .

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4.6

4.6 (413)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Walpole

About the restaurant

BEACONS – WHERE CLASSIC MEETS MODERN
Beacons, located in Walpole on Route 1, is a reinvention of the original Beacon Restaurant from 1986. Here you will find a modern atmosphere with classic undertones. We offer a comfortable atmosphere, scratch kitchen, and our famous craft cocktails. So stop by for some food and drinks and relax.

Top review

Helena

Dined 1 day ago

I enjoyed the food and service was excellent! Menu could use some more comfort food choices but what I had was excellent. Eggplant parmigiana

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Popular dish

Grilled Salmon

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 on Sep 1, 2024

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

Cambridge Brewing Company

4.4

4.4 (640)

$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

Steve

Dined 5 days ago

This was our first visit to CBC on a Tuesday evening. Good convenient location and we were able to get a reservation on short notice. We were seated quickly. Our server was overloaded, but she did a great job. Food was excellent. Not sure if Tuesdays are normally this busy, management could provide another server or two. If we return to Cambridge in the future, we would definitely return to CBC.

Hillside Tavern & Tiki at the Tavern

4.4

4.4 (314)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Rehoboth

About the restaurant

The Hillside Tavern and outdoor Tiki at the Tavern at Hillside Country Club in Rehoboth, MA, are both open to the public. Membership is NOT required to enjoy all of the amenities we offer. Hillside Country Club is a great place for friends and family to gather and enjoy great food, great service and great views!

Our kitchen is open on Sundays from 12 to 7pm and Monday through Saturday from 12 to 9pm .
Our menu has something for everyone...as well as several desserts. Our signature Sangria flights and Certified Black and Blue Burger with hand cut fries are a must!

We offer live music throughout the week. Be sure to check our website at www.hillsidecountryclub.com to see our live music lineup, our calendar of events, and our upcoming promotions!

Top review

Jeff

Dined on Sep 28, 2024

We really like hillside the staff is great and the food is always good

Cityside Tavern

4.4

4.4 (206)

$30 and under

American

Brighton

About the restaurant

Cityside Tavern has been a staple in Cleveland Circle since 1985. We underwent a renovation in January 2020, now our space is rustic and airy featuring beautiful brickwork and barn-board from Maine. Our bi-level space features two bars, a separate dining room and an awesome roof deck overlooking Cleveland Circle
Our dinner menu consists of elevated comfort food along hearty New England fare, killer burgers and sandwiches. We also feature a lunch menu during the weekdays and a weekend brunch program.
We feature a full bar with a draft beer program focusing on some of the best local Craft breweries as well a cocktail program with riffs on some classics, as well as our own unique creations.
Cityside Tavern is the perfect place for large groups, semi-private events, watching our local sporting teams or just a chill night at one of our bars with our awesome team. We host Trivia on Wednesdays and Brunch on Saturday & Sunday. See you soon!

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ChristyK

Dined on Sep 20, 2024

Loved our server- can’t remember her name but had blond hair and from cape cod! Excellent service!!

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