Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Back Bay

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1. Terra - Eataly Boston

4.3

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 97 times today

Located on the third floor of Eataly Boston, Terra is a unique restaurant inspired by earth and fire. The dining room centers around a wood-burning Italian grill, where the Terra culinary team cooks raw ingredients over burning flames, allowing the simple flavors to shine.In every earthy dish, the fire’s smoked warmth rekindles our fundamental connection to the elements. Plentiful and playful, the grilled plates are perfect to share around the restaurant's rustic tables, especially when paired with seasonal drinks.

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2. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(3437)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Back Bay

Booked 59 times today

Takeout and delivery services are available via our website and Uber Eats. There are three options for seating: Standard (Indoors), High-Top (Indoors), and Outdoors. If one of these options does not appear, it is because we are currently booked for that type of seating during the date and time you are seeking. We offer a fifteen-minute grace period and ask that you call us if you will be running late or your reservation may be canceled. We allow an hour and a half for a reservation of 2 guests and 2 hours for reservations consisting of 3 or more guests. All outdoor patio reservations are subject to being canceled in the event of inclement weather. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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3. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential Center

4.5

Awesome(3479)

Price: Expensive

• American • Back Bay

Booked 151 times today

Welcome to Earls Prudential, located in Boston's vibrant Back Bay area in the iconic Prudential Center. Just steps from the Hynes Convention Center and Fenway Park, we offer an upscale casual experience with an energetic atmosphere, two big lively bars and an epic year-round rooftop patio.Our modern American menu is inspired by global flavours and crafted with premium ingredients, paired with expertly crafted cocktails and confidently charming service. Earls Prudential is the perfect destination for all occasions: lunch, dinner, Happy Hour, late-night eats, or weekend brunch.Earls Prudential is an ideal venue for hosting your next event. From intimate gatherings and corporate events to large-scale social celebrations, our versatile dining spaces can accommodate groups of all sizes.Your table is ready—we can’t wait to welcome you!

4. Porto

4.8

Exceptional(1857)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 9 times today

Porto boasts a large and beautiful heated patio space with a retractable awning and sides in the middle of Boston's Back Bay neighborhood. The menu is inspired by Coastal Mediterranean selections with a focus on Italy's coast. Porto is located on Ring Road in Boston's Bay Bay, steps from the Prudential Center and Copley, next door to Saks Fifth Avenue. Enjoy a lively meal in either of Porto's well appointed dining rooms, or indulge in a casual meal at the bar or kitchen counter seating, overlooking the oyster bar and open kitchen. Porto's one-of-a-kind outdoor patio and bar overlooks Ring Road with Boylston Street views, and serves as a Mediterranean oasis, right in the heart of Back Bay.

5. Select Oyster Bar

4.9

Exceptional(2520)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Back Bay

Booked 15 times today

Select Oyster Bar, the first solo venture from chef Michael Serpa, is a neighborhood oyster bar & seafood restaurant in the heart of Back Bay. Select offers fresh, local seafood with Mediterranean influences in a cozy brownstone space. A carefully curated raw bar, creative crudo, and thoughtful fish entrees round out the menu. A seafood centric wine program feature classic pairings as well as off the beaten path selections is the center of the beverage program, alongside artisan cocktails and craft beer. Food & Wine America's Best New Wine Bars, Boston Mag Best New Restaurant & Best Wine Program, Improper Bostonian Best Seafood.After 15 minutes past reservation time, we may seat your table. Please call us if you are running a bit late.If you do not find the time slot you are looking for, give us a ring 857-239-8064. Visit our website for more information on our reservations.

6. La Voile

4.7

Exceptional(5494)

Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 36 times today

La Voile is an authentic French brasserie, opened in Cannes in 1947. After a few years under a new ownership, it relocated to Boston in 2007.

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7. Il Patio di Eataly Boston

4.2

Awesome(440)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Back Bay

Ready to enjoy the best of Eataly outdoors? Soak up summer in the city at Il Patio di Eataly!Our outdoor restaurant is open for the summer season, come to experience authentic Eataly Boston favorites as you bask in the comfort of our Boylston Street patio all season long. Fill your table and feast on everything from Neapolitan-style pizzas and classic pasta dishes, to seasonal salads, aperitivo plates, refreshing cocktails, regional Italian wine, and more.

8. Coppa

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4.8

Exceptional(1182)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • South End

Booked 29 times today

A neighborhood favorite known for its cozy atmosphere and inventive Italian small plates, Coppa is an intimate enoteca tucked away on a quiet street in Boston's South End. At Coppa, Chef Ken Oringer's innovative touch shines through in every dish, offering a delightful fusion of traditional Italian flavors with a modern twist. As a James Beard Award-winning chef, Chef Oringer's expertise is evident in the carefully curated seasonal menu that showcases the best of local and regional ingredients.Our beverage menu changes continuously. From seasonal craft beers to expertly crafted cocktails, each sip perfectly complements the culinary creations. Wine enthusiasts will delight in Coppa's dedication to featuring small producer, natural, and minimal intervention wines, providing a unique and diverse selection that elevates the dining experience.

9. MIDA - South End

4.7

Exceptional(2747)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • South End

Booked 39 times today

MIDA is a South End neighborhood restaurant, inspired by the simplicity of classic Italian dishes . Our menu focuses on many regions of traditional Italian food and culture, using fresh, seasonal ingredients.Dinner is served Monday - Thursday, and Sundays from 4:00 PM - 10:00 PM and Friday and Saturday from 4:00 PM - 11:00 PM. Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM. Patio reservations are available on a same day first come basis only. Please call the restaurant to secure patio seating. Patio availability is dependent on weather. Walk-ins are always welcome.

10. South End Buttery

4.5

Awesome(2399)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • South End

Booked 26 times today

South End Buttery is a neighborhood eat-in and take-away bakery/cafe by day and full bar/restaurant by night. The Buttery's award-winning food has a reputation for combining seasonal, local ingredients to create exceptional everyday food at everyday prices. The Buttery takes casual fine dining to new heights, with classic comfort food as well as dishes for the health and calorie conscious that pair beautifully with the affordable wine and beer selections. You'll feel like you're dining in your own home – but you won’t have to do the dishes!

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Meg
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Fantastic. Ate at our own pace, everything was delicious, cocktails and wine included. Service was great, not intrusive, have what we wanted when we wanted it. Loved it, will be back soon.
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Terra - Eataly BostonPrice: Expensive• Contemporary Italian• Back Bay
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4.3
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Kyle
Maine •22 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Family lunch after the Pops and it was wonderful. We’re a family of 6 and the food was inventive, filling, and so tasty.
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Buttermilk & BourbonPrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• Back Bay
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4.6
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SheilaVIP
Greater Boston •21 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Fist time visitor to Select Oyster. So impressed! We loved our night! Sat by the window complete with snowy backdrop. Our server was eelcoming and had brilliant suggestions. Our meals were all fabulous. Shared the yellowtail crudo. So fresh and flavorful. Everyone was raving about the entreès. My only wish is for a less expensive white by the glass. Thank you for a great experience!!!
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Select Oyster BarPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Back Bay
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4.9
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Lisa
Greater Boston •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Amazing in every way!! We took a table on the patio.. It was festive and super warm!! I had chicken tacos and they were excellent! Many flavors. They serve you 2, but they are large!! I did a red wine -Paso Robles, very mellow for a winter night!! A great experience all around!! Highly recommend!
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Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential CenterPrice: Expensive• American• Back Bay
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4.5
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Dave
Greater Boston •6 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We booked for 4 couples and everyone was happy with the food quality and good service. Waitstaff is obviously trained to upsell the drinks and add ons but I think that’s par for the course these days. The location near the Prudential center makes it a perfect place fora dinner out before theatre or Symphony. Prices are a bit high but where isn’t that true these days. Nice experience overall.
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PortoPrice: Expensive• Italian• Back Bay
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4.8

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99 restaurants available nearby

1. Terra - Eataly Boston

2. Buttermilk & Bourbon

3. Earls Kitchen + Bar - Boston - Prudential Center

4. Porto

5. Select Oyster Bar

6. La Voile

7. Il Patio di Eataly Boston

8. Coppa

9. MIDA - South End

10. South End Buttery

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