Diners' Choice: Great for outdoor dining restaurants in Greater Boston

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Updated March 05, 2025

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Cisco Kitchen and Bar

4.8

4.8 (977)

$30 and under

American

New Bedford

About the restaurant

Cisco Kitchen + Bar New Bedford is the premier South Coast dining and lifestyle destination located on the Waterfront in New Bedford, MA. We are a live music, outdoor and indoor dining experience serving innovative coastal cuisine, sushi and creative Asian dishes.

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DebraVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Emily Campbell our server was the best!!!☘️☘️we hope to see again next time. Management was also wonderful and definitely remembers their patrons!

Mile Marker One Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (1863)

$31 to $50

Seafood

Gloucester

About the restaurant

Mile Marker One waterfront restaurant offers four season indoor dining and igloo dining on the marina with stunning views of fishing boats, some you'll recognize from television. We offer the freshest seafood, locally sourced direct from fishermen. The grass fed beef is amazing and you're never going to leave our restaurant hungry. We have fresh local clams, fresh local lobster, hake, halibut, and a stunning lobster grilled cheese sandwich with sage butter. We're about friends, family, fun and we even have music some Wednesdays. Local bartenders are always coming up with new drinks like our signature "Purple Rain." We host the Blue Fin Blowout each year in July.

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Jennifer

Dined on Mar 10, 2025

An absolutely beautiful evening with a lovely server! Raw oysters were delicious. The shrimp cocktail was delicious and the 4 shrimp were HUGE! We were served the wrong drink but they made it right when we asked about it. The shrimp and lobster scampi were amazing on a bed of fresh fettuccine. Extensive drink menu. We both decided to drink our dessert — Irish coffee and a pistachio martini that is one of the best drinks I’ve had in a long time!! The igloo was very comfortable, temperature was easily regulated and they had extra blankets for a wrap or lap, if you felt like it was needed. Not cheap but I think it was worth it for the quality, quantity and overall atmosphere. (I’ve dined here in the summer when it is very busy and this is a totally different vibe. Both are excellent.)

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Not Your Average Joe's Peabody

4.7

4.7 (599)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

Peabody

About the restaurant

From our famous focaccia and dipping oil, to our legendary pizza, salads, and sandwiches, we offer something for everyone at Not Your Average Joe's. Come in for fan favorites like our Mustard Crusted Chicken or Steak Tips, stay for the extended list of wines, craft beer, and crafted cocktails. We serve an extensive gluten free menu, happy hour, weekend brunch, and have full-service lunch and dinner 7 days a week in the dining room or bar area.

Not Your Average Joe's Peabody is a family-style restaurant that offers a bar area, main dining room, and wide array of seating options from high tops to booths to community tables. Our restaurant sits in the beautiful Northshore Mall near Sears, Legal Sea Foods, and the Sears Auto Center. Located just off Yankee Division Highway, it has easy access to Lahey Medical Center Peabody, the Salem Country Club, Bishop Fenwick High School, Endicott Square Shopping Center and more.

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OpenTable Diner

Dined on Mar 10, 2025

It was a fun night out. The food was good. The service was good and we had a nice table by the window.. Would love to go back soon.

Governor Bradford Restaurant

4.7

4.7 (42)

$30 and under

American

Provincetown

About the restaurant

Located in a building with a unique and telling history, we bring to the table classic dishes with a traditional Cape Cod feel and a new twist. Focusing on local, fresh, ingredients, our chef demonstrates how innovation can make old feel renewed. The bar room has been updated with a state of the art draught system. It is our privilege to be pouring craft beers from the most coveted breweries near and far. We hope you join us soon to enjoy our offerings.

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Christine

Dined on Feb 8, 2025

Loving the new Izakaya menu!! Sushi is delish, I enjoyed the Ima sake which pairs nicely with oysters and seafood. I also had the shishito peppers and gyoza. Their menu is fantastic and I can’t wait to go back. Service was amazing with Abby and my host Marty (Liza Lott) awesome night!!

The Bowery Bar

4.7

4.7 (1010)

$30 and under

American

Dorchester

About the restaurant

Located in historic Lower Mills in Dorchester, The Bowery Bar is a neighborhood tavern focusing creative modern comfort food, a whimsical cocktail program, and local craft beer offerings. We are committed to our guests’ experience and being an integral part of our local community. Our indoor dining space and bar is cozy and warm; the vintage décors hand-picked to encapsulate a space that makes you feel transported to simpler days. In the warmer months, come experience our spacious outdoor patio with an outdoor bar and lounge area for mingling, appetizers & cocktails. In the cooler months, watch our beautiful patio transform into a Winter Wonderland with our unique Yurts available to be booked for small private gatherings and group reservations.

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Katelyn

Dined 4 days ago

I always forget how much I love Bowery until I’m sitting there ordering. Everything is just so good. This is one place to NEVER SKIP apps. Just sooooo good.

Pinehills East Bay Grille

4.7

4.7 (206)

$31 to $50

American

Plymouth

About the restaurant

At East Bay Grille Pinehills, located at The Pinehills Golf Club in Plymouth, Massachusetts, we offer fine cuisine in a warm, yet casual environment. Our daily menu includes ocean fresh seafood, varietal pastas, and choice cut steaks, in addition to savory sandwiches and craft pizzettas. Get comfortable in our cozy Grille Room, relaxing veranda, or enjoy a cocktail around the fire pit. Whether you are just finishing a round of golf or enjoying a night out with family or friends, you can escape the everyday here at East Bay.

East Bay Grille at Pinehills Golf Club is a public restaurant. You do not need to be a member of the Golf Club or resident of the community to dine with us.

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JanVIP

Dined 5 days ago

I had the steak tips which were delicious.. Other guests had the salmon salad which was also very good . salmon piece was a good size as well as the salad. The squash ravioli was a good choice too.. The other person had the pizza which was good and had to take half of it home..

Yellow Door Taqueria - South End

4.6

4.6 (479)

$30 and under

Mexican

South End

About the restaurant

At Yellow Door Taqueria, we are serving up traditional & contemporary Mexican cuisine with a New England Spin. Our traditional tacos each have an individual twist and they're all served on the tortillas we make fresh every morning. We offer a full bar and have a stacked drink menu including several different kinds of Margaritas, an extensive tequila, and mezcal list, as well as carefully craft cocktails. If you're not into the hard stuff, no worries, we have mocktails, Mexican sodas, beer, wine, and more!

This location resides in Boston's South End at the InkBlock apartment community. In addition to being right off of Route 90 and 93, we are steps from SoWa Market, Peter's Park, and so much more! Our original location lives in the heart of Lower Mills, Dorchester.

We are open 7 days a week for dinner & for brunch on the weekends!

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Bridget

Dined 7 days ago

We sat way too long (so sorry, our fault for chatting so much) but your server was very gracious, friendly, and informative. Can’t wait to be back!

Cityside Tavern

4.6

4.6 (212)

$30 and under

American

Brighton

About the restaurant

Cityside Tavern has been a staple in Cleveland Circle since 1985. We underwent a renovation in January 2020, now our space is rustic and airy featuring beautiful brickwork and barn-board from Maine. Our bi-level space features two bars, a separate dining room and an awesome roof deck overlooking Cleveland Circle
Our dinner menu consists of elevated comfort food along hearty New England fare, killer burgers and sandwiches. We also feature a lunch menu during the weekdays and a weekend brunch program.
We feature a full bar with a draft beer program focusing on some of the best local Craft breweries as well a cocktail program with riffs on some classics, as well as our own unique creations.
Cityside Tavern is the perfect place for large groups, semi-private events, watching our local sporting teams or just a chill night at one of our bars with our awesome team. We host Trivia on Wednesdays and Brunch on Saturday & Sunday. See you soon!

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Skip

Dined on Mar 9, 2025

We had a wonderful family brunch today! The food was all delicious and the servers were attentive and helpful. We were very pleased with how well they accommodated our son’s motorized wheelchair. Overall an excellent experience!

Salena

4.5

4.5 (39)

$30 and under

Latin American

Plymouth

About the restaurant

Located on the historic Plymouth waterfront within walking distance to landmarks like the Mayflower and Plymouth Rock, the owners and operators of Salt Raw Bar bring you their newest creation. Chef Scott Curran brings the flavors of Latin America to life in our beautiful dining room and vibrant bar. Enjoy signature favorites from Peru, Argentina and Puerto Rico like the Arroz Chaufa, Chimichurri Marinated Hangar Steak and Jibarito Sliders. Expert mixologist Ashely Sullivan brings magic to the bar in the Maldiablo Margarita and the refreshing Cocojito. Choose from our curated wine list and wide selection of bottled and canned beers.

Relax in our dining room downstairs or enjoy the lively ambiance upstairs in the bar and lounge, or enjoy the unparalleled view of Plymouth Harbor from our elevated deck during good weather. Salena is the newest destination in Plymouth, make your reservation today!

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YazVIP

Dined 5 days ago

Great experience! We totally enjoyed. Our server was awesome and knew the menu well.!

YOTEL Roof Bar & Deck 12

4.4

4.4 (953)

$30 and under

American

Seaport

About the restaurant

Reserve a table on our rooftop, outdoor deck with its amazing view of the city, or at our upbeat indoor bar for hand crafted cocktails. This location is the place to be for sunset dinners. The views make it a perfect Instagram post. Brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and wine are the must when visiting and dining 12 stories above the seaport overlooking the beautiful Boston skyline.

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Mark

Dined 7 days ago

I enjoyed my experience there very much. The view of the city is incredible. The cocktails were very good and the food is delicious. The staff is also friendly. It is a great place to go and have a snack with a friend.

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