Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in South End

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1. Coppa

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4.8

Exceptional(1182)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • South End

Booked 30 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.

2. South End Buttery

4.5

Awesome(2402)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • South End

Booked 20 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!

3. Beehive

4.6

Exceptional(7142)

Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 42 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.

4. Frenchie

4.6

Exceptional(1399)

Price: Moderate

• French • South End

Booked 21 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.

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5. Banyan Bar + Refuge

4.7

Exceptional(1366)

Price: Expensive

• Asian • South End

Booked 25 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.

6. Marseille

4.1

Excellent(420)

Price: Expensive

• French • South End

Booked 18 times today

Modern French Cuisine Our offerings are influenced by the Mediterranean Basin's exotic flavors and diverse cultures, including Southern France, Greece, Italy, Jordan, North Africa, and Spain. Marseille is at the epicenter of it all.Chef Samuel Aizier created a menu with flavors inspired by the sea, mountains, and the region's colorful fruits and vegetables. He creates pictorial dishes playing with textures and bold contrasts with flavors that bring a new meaning to fine dining in Boston. We offer free validated parking in the adjacent lot for up to four hours.

7. Metropolis Cafe

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4.8

Exceptional(1570)

Price: Expensive

• American • South End

Booked 26 times today

Metropolis Café, nestled in Boston’s Historic South End with views of lively Tremont Street, combines fine dining and warm hospitality at casual prices. Our dinner menu features favorites like Rigatoni, Pan Roasted Natural Chicken with foraged mushroom crème and whipped garlic Yukon potatoes, Sriracha Glazed Brussels Sprouts served with house-made buttermilk ranch and celery salad, and our creamy Risottos. Join us for a beloved neighborhood brunch on weekends, where locals and visitors enjoy a relaxed, cozy atmosphere. Whether you’re stopping by for dinner or a weekend brunch, Metropolis Café offers an unforgettable dining experience in the heart of Boston’s South End.

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8. Vejigante Restaurant

4.8

Exceptional(897)

Price: Moderate

• Puerto Rican • South End

Booked 6 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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9. Terra - Eataly Boston

4.3

Awesome(3790)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 96 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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10. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(3448)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 90 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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Kat
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This space has such a great vibe! Will definitely need to come back for dinner!
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BeehivePrice: Expensive• American• South End
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4.6
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lara
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
everything was honestly 10/10. service was perfect, everyone was knowledgeable and extremely nice! food was sooooo yummy. i recommend the steak frites a million percent. overall, a lovely way to spend a saturday night and im so glad we went
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FrenchiePrice: Moderate• French• South End
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4.6
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Nancy
New York City •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
We’ve been to the Buttery two times—once for brunch and once for dinner— and each time we loved it. Highly recommend this wonderful restaurant.
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South End ButteryPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• South End
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4.5
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JulieVIP
Greater Boston •82 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Always a wonderful experience with yummy interesting food!
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Banyan Bar + RefugePrice: Expensive• Asian• South End
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4.7
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MadisonVIP
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 21 Dec 2024
We love coppa! Amazing food as always. The service was also impeccable.
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CoppaPrice: Expensive• Italian• South End
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4.8

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97 restaurants available nearby

1. Coppa

2. South End Buttery

3. Beehive

4. Frenchie

5. Banyan Bar + Refuge

6. Marseille

7. Metropolis Cafe

8. Vejigante Restaurant

9. Terra - Eataly Boston

10. Buttermilk & Bourbon

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