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.