These Boston-Area Patios Are the Perfect Summer Refuge

Here are some of the best restaurant patios around the Boston area.

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Hidden Boston
Atwood's Tavern in Cambridge has a "hidden" outdoor patio and the food and drink of an upscale gastropub.
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Matadora
Matadora, a Spanish restaurant at the Hilton Boston/Woburn hotel, not only serves flavorful tapas but provides an outdoor experience with a comfy lounge area.
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Oak long Bar+Kitchen
Sit back and enjoy the homemade boozy popsicle at The Oak Long Bar + Kitchen patio at the Fairmont Copley Plaza in Boston.
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Uni
Uni, a Japanese restaurant in Boston, has a variety of seafood options and lively scenery at their 18-seat patio.
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Southern Proper
Enjoy southern food at the 32-seat patio of Southern Proper in Boston.
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The Hourly Oyster House
The patio at the Hourly Oyster House in Cambridge, Mass. has a romantic atmosphere perfect for dates.
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Brian Samuels
Near Fenway Park in Boston, Eventide has outdoor seating and acclaimed lobster rolls.
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Our Fathers in Boston serves a variety of Jewish cuisine and has a mellow outdoor patio.
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Hidden Boston
The 88 Wharf in Milton has a good-sized outdoor patio with a river view and leans toward Italian and New American fare.
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Hidden Boston
Ashmont Grill in Dorchester has a cozy and private-feeling patio in the back, complete with a fire pit, trees, and strings of lights.
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Hidden Boston
Bay Pointe Waterfront Restaurant in Quincy has an outdoor deck with a bar and outstanding views of the water.
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Hidden Boston
Jake's Seafood Restaurant in Hull overlooks the water near Nantasket Beach and has tremendous baked scallops, fried clams and clam strips.
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Hidden Boston
Moonshine 152 in South Boston has a spacious outdoor patio and a menu with New American, classic American, Latin American, and Asian influences.
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Hidden Boston
Twigs Café at Tower Hill Botanic Garden in Boylston offers this view.
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Lolita
The Lolita is a chic modern Mexican restaurant with great margaritas and a beautiful outlook of Fort Point Channel.
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Benedetto
The Benedetto is an Italian restaurant with a vibrant setting decorated in red and bright string lights.
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