Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in East Boston

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Back BayBeacon HillBrightonBrooklineCambridgeCharlestown

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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All dining options

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75 restaurants available nearby

1. Pazza on Porter

4.8

Exceptional(254)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Boston

Pazza On Porter offers Italian-American cuisine with homemade pasta, dishes made from scratch with fresh ingredients, and a great cocktail program featuring all cocktails made in-house. Visit Pazza to experience social dining with an energetic atmosphere.

2. Ciao Roma

4.8

Exceptional(1081)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 43 times today

Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.

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3. Terra - Eataly Boston

4.4

Awesome(3866)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 104 times today

Located on the third floor of Eataly Boston, Terra is a unique restaurant inspired by earth and fire. The dining room centers around a wood-burning Italian grill, where the Terra culinary team cooks raw ingredients over burning flames, allowing the simple flavors to shine.In every earthy dish, the fire’s smoked warmth rekindles our fundamental connection to the elements. Plentiful and playful, the grilled plates are perfect to share around the restaurant's rustic tables, especially when paired with seasonal drinks.

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4. MIDA - East Boston

4.6

Exceptional(415)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • East Boston

Booked 44 times today

MIDA by Chef Douglass William's is now open on East Boston's waterfront. Our James Beard Nominated restaurant group is situated directly on the edge of the pier with panoramic views of the downtown Boston Skyline. The restaurant is surrounded by the water on three sides with a massive patio that is perfect for date night and large groups at all hours of the day. Vaulted ceilings, sprawling windows, and a gorgeous lighting profile make this location the perfect destination for all occasions. MIDA East Boston also features a 25 seat bar that is open for walk-ins seven days a week. We are thrilled to be a part of this neighborhood and cannot wait to welcome you into our home. XOXO MIDA

5. ArtBar

4.3

Awesome(818)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 5 times today

Dining Igloo seating now available with breathtaking views of the Charles River and Boston Skyline, make ArtBar a neighborhood destination. All igloo reservations will have a twenty (20) percent experience fee add to all food and beverage and also a Twenty (20) percent service charge. ArtBar is a warm, intimate retreat for food and art lovers located inside The Royal Sonesta Boston hotel in Cambridge, MA. The ArtBar boasts stellar selections from the hotel's world-class art collection while the restaurant features innovative, regional American cuisine, a well curated wine list and specialty cocktails. RESERVATIONS: Reservations are recommended. Due to our limited seating capacity, reservations for the outside patio can not be guaranteed.

6. Giulia Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(1824)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • Cambridge

Booked 28 times today

Giulia is a chef-owned regional Italian restaurant located between Harvard and Porter Squares in Cambridge. It is the first restaurant of award-winning Chef Michael Pagliarini. Its reputation has spread nationally with frequent out of town guests as well as Boston area locals.Giulia puts a particular emphasis on hand-crafted pastas, made each day on our custom-built chef’s table adjacent to the open kitchen.Best of Boston Italian Restaurant. All Italian wine list with unique Italian varietals. Local purveyors, dry aged local beef, burrata di andria, stone milled flours, vegetarian options.Giulia is currently open for indoor dining and limited outdoor dining. We accept reservations up to two weeks in advance. To reserve a patio table, please call us at 617-441-2800. All reservations made online are for indoors only. Kindly note that our patio is uncovered so reservations there are weather dependent and will be canceled in the event of inclement weather.

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7. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(3496)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 86 times today

Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

8. South End Buttery

4.4

Awesome(2437)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • South End

Booked 32 times today

South End Buttery is a neighborhood eat-in and take-away bakery/cafe by day and full bar/restaurant by night. The Buttery's award-winning food has a reputation for combining seasonal, local ingredients to create exceptional everyday food at everyday prices. The Buttery takes casual fine dining to new heights, with classic comfort food as well as dishes for the health and calorie conscious that pair beautifully with the affordable wine and beer selections. You'll feel like you're dining in your own home – but you won’t have to do the dishes!

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9. Monument Restaurant & Tavern

4.8

Exceptional(166)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Charlestown

Booked 68 times today

Welcome to MonumentMonument Restaurant & Tavern, a Charlestown staple, is a lively home base for guests to enjoy creative comfort food, rotating craft beer, a thoughtful wine list, and inventive, refreshing cocktails. As Charlestown’s neighborhood spot, Monument boasts a warm, rustic dining room and bar, a seasonal sidewalk patio, and takeout and delivery options seven days a week.The rustic yet chic interior complements their menu of the same caliber. Wood-fired pizza, lemon-rosemary chicken wings, kung pao Brussels sprouts, and gnocchi bolognese are just a few of the favorite options. Not to mention, our weekend brunch is a hit with Bostonians near and far, with featuring lemon and poppyseed buttermilk pancakes and our signature "Cinnamon Toast Brunch" cocktail.Monument serves brunch, lunch, dinner and is open late and has a lengthy draught beer, cocktail and wine menu.

10. Bistro du Midi

4.6

Exceptional(4646)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 85 times today

Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.

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Kari
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
I have eaten here many times and Francis, our server has always been a pleasure to be with. My guest had a bunch of food requests, and she handled it with grace and made my client feel welcome. The kitchen honored every request wonderfully. I enjoyed the crab cake, the view and the service. Will be back!
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ArtBarPrice: Moderate• American• Cambridge
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4.3
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JaneVIP
Greater Boston •40 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
A lovely two course lunch on the restaurant week menu. The Toni and burratta starters were exceptional. The service was quietly attentive
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Terra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay
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4.4
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Christie
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
We had an amazing meal at Ciao Roma. From the cocktails to appetizers, wine and meals everything was delicious.
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Ciao RomaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.8
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OpenTable Diner
New Orleans / Louisiana •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Mar 4, 2025
Such a wonderful evening the pizza, carbonara, and desert were excellent! Great service and the views are breathtaking!
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MIDA - East BostonPrice: Moderate• Italian• East Boston
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4.6
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AmerVIP
Greater Boston •16 reviews
4.0
Dined on Jan 23, 2025
I live in East, I go to Plaza about once a month and it’s a very consistent experience. The food is good, drinks are good, service is good. We had the caramel brownie dessert and it was phenomenal
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Pazza on PorterPrice: Moderate• Italian• East Boston
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4.8

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