As Boston temperatures climb, it’s time to embrace patio season, bringing outdoor dining and socializing to the forefront of leisure. Here are some great patio spots in Boston.
Abe & Louie’s
Located along Boylston Street in Boston’s Back Bay neighborhood, venerable steakhouse concept Abe & Louie’s boasts a patio area ideal for people-watching. Enveloped in lush topiaries with perfectly manicured topiaries, the Abe & Louie’s patio is lined with heat lamps ideal for chilly nights and awnings for sun-filled leisurely lunches or weekend brunches. For the best tastes of the season, opt for the lobster club sandwich or slurp some local oysters while enjoying a crisp rosé from their award-winning wine list.
Atlantic Fish Co
Serving Boston’s freshest catch since 1978, Atlantic Fish Co. is an institution in Boston when it comes to New England seafood. Atlantic Fish Co.’s interior doors open to a stylish patio along the Boylston Street sidewalk. Its pristine floral and vegetative arrangements set the stage for a day or night on the town accompanied by towering seafood displays that pair perfectly with an extensive list of bubbly.
City Tap House
Beer paradise City Tap House’s outdoor area provides an imbibing retreat in the heart of Fort Point. Seating 60, City Tap’s outdoor oasis comes lined with four granite fire pits, beautiful topiaries, and portable heaters for chilly nights. Twinkling lights hang above and oversized umbrellas provide shade from the sunniest of days. City Tap House serves weekday lunch, weekend brunch and nightly dinner and during patio season, the venue is known to host special event like luaus and cookouts, and more.
Joe’s Waterfront
Located atop Boston Harbor, the expansive patio at Joe’s Waterfront in the North End spans two sides of the restaurant with unobstructed water views. New this season, Joe’s Waterfront has dedicated a section of its patio to create a lounge-like atmosphere that is decked with custom-made lawn furniture in its signature shades of blue and red. Joe’s Waterfront also is a great family spot boasting a dedicated kids’ menu, located steps from the New England Aquarium and Faneuil Hall.
