From plush patios to tranquil terraces, these Boston restaurants elevate dining alfresco.
People-watching on Eva’s patio is the perfect Saturday afternoon activity.
EVA
With one of Back Bay’s largest patios, Eva offers alfresco dining with Mediterranean bites like brick oven Neopolitan pizza. Pair with a refreshing white sangria from their extensive cocktail and wine list. 279A Newbury St.,evaboston.com
Coppa’s patio in South End
COPPA
Dine alfresco at this cozy South End enoteca featuring James Beard Award-winning chef Ken Oringer’s Italian small plates. Savor olive marinate and funghi in salamoia while sipping an Aperol spritz. 253 Shawmut Ave.,coppaboston.com
Dine on the stone veranda at Harvest.
HARVEST
Harvest’s elegant stone veranda offers a charming garden setting for alfresco dining. Savor the Florida Gulf Coast shrimp cocktail and mushroom marsala paired with the Port In A Storm cocktail. 44 Brattle St.,harvestcambridge.com
The Lexington’s rooftop deck is best paired with one of their tasty cocktails like the margarita.
THE LEXINGTON
The Lexington’s rooftop deck offers alfresco dining with views of the Commons at Cambridge Crossing. Bites like the wild mushroom gnocchi paired with a rosé gamay will surely make you swoon. 100 N. First St.,thelexingtoncx.com
Satisfy your sushi cravings with a view at LoLa 42.
LOLA 42
LoLa 42’s patio boasts over 1,000 square feet of outdoor dining with stunning ocean views—with sushi and bistro bites to boot. Enjoy the dynamite roll or braised short ribs before finishing with a pretzel parfait. 22 Liberty Drive,lola42.com
Mare’s patio is a secluded oasis off of Hanover Street
MARE OYSTER BAR
Mare’s sleek patio features firepits and a crudo bar for the perfect alfresco evening. Bites like the Mare shellfish tower and tableside cacio e pepe are sure to wow. 223 Hanover St.,mareoysterbar.com
Try Oleana’s Sultan’s Delight with tamarind beef, smoky eggplant purée and basil.
OLEANA
Oleana’s serene garden patio offers a peaceful spring escape, made even more divine with chef Ana Sortun’s Eastern Mediterranean dishes. Treat yourself to spinach falafel and lamb with sweet potato moussaka, which are made with produce from their family farm. 134 Hampshire St.,oleanarestaurant.com
Petit Robert Bistro’s scenic South End patio.
PETIT ROBERT BISTRO
Petit Robert’s South End patio, surrounded by lush greenery and sparkling twinkle lights, offers the most romantic setting. People watch while enjoying classic French dishes like escargots de Bourgogne and moules frites. 480 Columbus Ave.,petitrobertbistro.com
SRV
SRV offers a hidden rear patio for an intimate dining experience away from the street’s hustle and bustle. Dishes like homemade pasta, cicchetti and risotto are best enjoyed while soaking in the warm spring weather. 569 Columbus Ave.,srvboston.com
WOODS HILL PIER 4
With stunning harbor views, Woods Hill Pier 4 offers dishes like grass-fed steak tartare and butter-poached lobster. Enjoy the sea breeze and sustainable, fresh ingredients from The Farm at Woods Hill. 300 Pier 4 Blvd.,woodshillpier4.com
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