Massachusetts restaurants got the green light to reopen with outdoor table service this week. With it came a checklist of safety guidelines from the state — including mask requirements, distanced tables, and required reservations — to help keep the spread of COVID-19 down.

Below are some Boston-area restaurants that are officially open, implementing new guidelines to keep everyone safe, and ready to see you for patio season.

Alcove, Downtown

Alcove extended their Lovejoy Wharf patio for reopening on June 8. You can make a reservation for waterfront dining by calling or visiting their website.
50 Lovejoy Wharf, Boston, 617-248-0050, alcoveboston.com

Brato Brewhouse + Kitchen, Brighton

Brato unveiled a new patio to accommodate socially distant dining. They opened June 10, and dining hours are 4-10pm on weekdays, and 11am - 10pm on weekends. Reservations are required and can be made on their website.
190 N. Beacon St. Brighton, 617-903-3766, bratobk.com

Buttermilk and Bourbon, Back Bay

If you’re looking for some Southern hospitality, the patio at Buttermilk and Bourbon is open, and reservations are required.
160 Commonwealth Ave., Boston, 617-266-1122, buttermilkbourbon.com

La Fabrica Central, Cambridge

On June 12, this Latin Caribbean restaurant will host a soft launch for outdoor patio dining and will be open Wednesday through Sunday. Reservations can be made by emailing info@lafabricacentral.com or calling.
450 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, 857-706-1125, lafabricacentral.com

Lolita, Seaport

Get your margarita fix with harbor views at Lolita’s Fort Point location, now open for outdoor dining. Seating is first-come, first-serve.
253 Summer St., Boston, 617-369-0931, lolitamexican.com

Lulu’s, Allston

This quirky Allston spot re-opened their patio on June 9. Due to high demand, dining is first-come, first-serve.
421 Cambridge St., Allston, 617-787-1117, lulusallston.com

M&M Barbecue, Dorchester

If eating barbecue inside of a brewery is your idea of the perfect summer activity, visit M&M BBQ. The family-owned restaurant — located at Dorchester Brewing Company — opened their patio on June 10.
1250 Massachusetts Ave., Dorchester, 617-307-7674, mandmribs.com

Mother Anna’s, North End

Savor Italian food in the heart of the North End at Mother Anna’s, whose patio is now open for lunch and dinner. Make your reservations online before arriving.
211 Hanover St., Boston, 617-523-8496, motheranna.com

Pier 6, Charlestown

The patio with one of the best views in Charlestown re-opened on June 8. A pre-tax 22% service charge will be added to bills to support the hard-working kitchen and wait staff. Reservations are encouraged.
1 8th St., Charlestown, 617-337-0054, pier6boston.com

Posto, Somerville

The Davis Square spot is firing up its wood fire grill and reopening its sidewalk patio this week. Reservations can be made through Resy. A 3% charge will be added to each bill to offset the cost of protective gear for staff.
187 Elm St., Somerville, 617-625-0600, postoboston.com

ReelHouse, East Boston

This waterfront patio re-opened for outdoor dining on June 8. Like its sister restaurant Pier 6, a 22% service charge will be added to bills to support the kitchen and wait staff.
6 New St., East Boston, 617-895-4075, reelhouseboston.com

Saltie Girl, Back Bay

Starting June 7, this favorite seafood spot will take over the corner of Newbury and Dartmouth St. to offer outdoor dining on an expanded patio. Seating is by reservation only, with walk-ins being accommodated if space allows.
281 Dartmouth St., Boston, 617-267-0691, saltiegirl.com

The Barking Crab, Seaport

This colorful waterfront spot re-opened its open-air dining space on June 10. They're not accepting reservations - all seating is first-come, first, serve.
88 Sleeper St., Boston, 617-426-2722, barkingcrab.com

The Chart House, Downtown

It's hard to beat the patio at The Chart House, steps away from Boston Harbor. It's open now, and seating is first-come, first-serve.
60 Long Wharf, Boston, 617-227-1576, chart-house.com

The Porch Southern Fare & Juke Joint, Medford

The newly-opened Southern spot re-opened their patio this week and are also making plans to bring back live music as soon as possible. Reservations can be made online.
175 Rivers Edge Drive, Medford, 781-874-9357, theporchsouthern.com

The Smoke Shop BBQ, Cambridge

This Kendall Square destination has re-opened its patio and is ready to serve delicious barbecue. Reservations can be made on Resy. Outdoor dining at the Somerville location is expected to start soon.
1 Kendall Square, Cambridge, 617-577-7427, thesmokeshopbbq.com

Toro, South End

This popular South End restaurant’s patio is open and ready to serve you tapas. You can make reservations through Resy.
1704 Washington St., Boston, 617-536-4300, toro-restaurant.com

Uni, Back Bay

Starting June 11, Uni is welcoming diners back to their Back Bay patio, with new safety guidelines and social distancing rules. Reservations are required and can be made through their website.
370A Commonwealth Ave., Boston, 617-536-7200, uni-boston.com

Yellow Door Taqueria, South End

Yellow Door Taqueria embraced Taco Tuesday and re-opened their patio on June 9. Reservations can be made online.
354 Harrison Ave, Boston, 857-239-9276, yellowdoortaqueria.com

Note: Re-opening plans are subject to change and we suggest checking with the restaurant directly before you visit.