Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in South End

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Back BayBeacon HillBrightonBrooklineCambridgeCharlestown

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CharmingFancyGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunch

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93 restaurants available nearby

1. South End Buttery

4.4

Awesome(2418)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • South End

Booked 39 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!

2. Beehive

4.6

Exceptional(7174)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 53 times today

The Beehive is an underground Bohemian eatery and bar featuring fabulous cuisine, libations, artwork and world class live music. Nestled below the Boston Center for the Art’s historic Cyclorama in Boston’s South End, we are conveniently located to local theaters, the Calderwood Pavilion as well as Boston's Theater district. The Beehive serves the eclectic fare of Chef Ryan Skeen - rustic comfort food infused with American and Mediterranean influences. Join us for dinner, weekend brunch, patio dining, great cocktails at our bars and next level live music. If you like the Beehive you'll love our sister restaurant Cosmica Mexican Food & Bar for elevated Mexican cuisine and cocktails located two blocks away.

3. Coppa

4.8

Exceptional(1204)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • South End

Booked 43 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.

4. Frenchie

4.5

Awesome(1416)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• French • South End

Booked 18 times today

Frenchie is a sit down, easy-going neighborhood wine bar accompanying people in their everyday lives all day long. It is a space to meet, share and savor life, designed for people to relax while enjoying a French inspired menu.

A photo of Banyan Bar + Refuge restaurant

5. Banyan Bar + Refuge

4.6

Exceptional(1382)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Asian • South End

Booked 37 times today

Indulge in a captivating culinary journey at Banyan Bar + Refuge, a fusion of Southeast Asian and New England flavors. Our menu boasts a tantalizing array of sweet, salty, sour, and spicy creations that promise to delight your palate. Immerse yourself in a delightful atmosphere filled with great music and a relaxed ambiance as you enjoy the historic South End.

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6. Vejigante Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(898)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Puerto Rican • South End

Booked 5 times today

With experience of over 20 years in the culinary industry to present us with emotion and put your new project disposicnuestro "Vejigantes Restaurant". This restaurant brings the best of the traditional food of the beautiful island of Puerto Rico, carefully prepared and presented by craftsmen to fill a void in the community of Villa Victoria bastion of the fight of our community.Unique in its kind in the city of Boston, has been carefully designed with an island environment and atmosphere. Inviting them in bright colors to arouse curiosity and cheer the soul as a delicious food delights. Located in the heart of Villa Victoria representative and testament to the struggle of the Puerto Rican community in Boston.We invite you to live this experience with us and feel welcome right from their site of preference Vejigantes when you want to take that trip back to the authentic flavors settled with the Puerto Rican sofrito and adobo-6 person Reservation maximum-Dining time limit is 90min

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7. Terra - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(3840)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 87 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.

8. MIDA - South End

4.7

Exceptional(2793)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Italian • South End

Booked 56 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.

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9. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(3484)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • Back Bay

Booked 83 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!

10. Bar Mezzana

4.8

Exceptional(1449)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Italian • South End

Booked 27 times today

Bar Mezzana is a coastal Italian restaurant by Chef Colin Lynch at Ink Block in Boston’s South End, specializing in crudo and hand-made pasta. Signature dishes like Chicken Under a Brick, Grilled Octopus and Orecchiette with Sausage have become instant classics. Seasonal menu updates incorporate flavors from local farmers and purveyors. The crudo menu changes daily - think Nantucket bay scallops and razor clams along with Japanese and European delicacies like shima aji and lubina. All are expertly prepared with bright touches of citrus, oils and salts. Reserve in the dining room for a family dinner or date night. Enjoy the bar and lounge for bar snacks and a great burger. A private dining room is available for a business event or intimate party for up to 12. Any night of the week, Bar Mezzana welcomes with a thoughtful wine list, delightful cocktails, delicious food and friendly staff!

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Monica
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Cool ambiance, delicious food. A hidden gem in the South End. We were there for brunch and will definitely be back!
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South End ButteryPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• South End
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4.4
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Tom
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Lovely dining experience. I will be back 4 sho. Poloma was like the first day of spring. Except there was a snow storm outside! Carbonara was to DIE for. Pizza was perfection. 10/10
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CoppaPrice: Expensive• Italian• South End
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4.8
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Giulio
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We had a wonderful meal! Every single bite was delicious and transformative. Manuel, our server, was very attentive and always brought our food and drink out quickly.
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Banyan Bar + RefugePrice: Expensive• Asian• South End
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4.6
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Maiyah-Li
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Not only was the food and atmosphere phenomenal, the staff were amazing. Extremely accommodating. Whitney was also an amazing performer and her bands was just as amazing. I would highly recommend this place, everything went perfect. I can confidently say I will be coming back. Thank you to the beehive for such an amazing time!
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BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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4.6
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PatriciaVIP
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
We went for a Valentine’s dinner. I was a little nervous about it since it was also a Friday night. I usually steer clear of restaurants on the big holidays since it’s not always the best experience. But Frenchie knocked it out of the park. Everything was perfectly executed from the decor to the service to the food. Speaking of the food, the truffle risotto is Amazing!
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FrenchiePrice: Moderate• French• South End
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4.5

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