Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Financial District

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BostonBoston Metro South

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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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All dining options

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76 restaurants available nearby

1. Tiki Rock

4.3

Awesome(569)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Comfort Food • Financial District

Booked 1 time today

Established in 2018, Tiki Rock is nestled in the heart of downtown Boston on historic Broad Street, renowned for its ties to the Golden Age of Boston’s shipping industry and the 1837 Broad Street Riot. Guests are welcomed daily from 11:30 am for lunch and 4:30 pm for dinner, offering a variety of tiki cocktails, craft beer, wine, and brown spirits.Tiki Rock serves as an exceptional venue for events, accommodating gatherings from intimate affairs of 10 to larger functions for up to 200 guests. Check out our website for upcoming happy hours, live music & Boston's best DJs.

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2. Rowes Wharf Sea Grille

4.6

Exceptional(2122)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District

Booked 12 times today

Welcome to our nationally recognized Rowes Wharf Sea Grille restaurant sitting boldly on the Boston Harbor waterfront. We proudly prepare and present the finest breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert in the city where it all began. Let Executive Chef David Daniels paint you a picture with vivid, bold flavors plated like works of art. The freshest ingredients sourced daily from local markets provide an unparalleled dining experience while gorgeous harbor views set the tone. Tame the ocean, ignite your palette! For Current Menus - please visit us athttps://www.bostonharborhotel.com/culinary/rowes-wharf-sea-grille/For Afternoon Tea reservations at Rowes Wharf Sea Grille, please visit https://www.opentable.com/r/rowes-wharf-sea-grille-afternoon-tea-boston

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3. North 26 Bar & Restaurant

3.7

Very Good(48)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Faneuil Hall

Booked 1 time today

Enjoy a modern dining experience at our North 26 Restaurant and Bar. We specialize in taking your favorite classic dishes and adding our own modern twists to create dishes you are sure to enjoy. From our chicken parmesan egg rolls to our lobster roll or spicy shrimp pasta, we have something for everyone and invite you sit back, enjoy the view of Faneuil Hall and downtown Boston, and eat to your heart's delight at North 26! You can choose to enjoy it outdoor dining on the patio during the summer, or indoors with a view of Faneuil Hall. For breakfast, lunch, dinner, or evening cocktails and bar bites, look no further than North 26 Restaurant and Bar.

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4. Harborwalk Terrace

4.2

Awesome(196)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Financial District

The annual Summer in the City series returns for the 2024 season, kicking off a summer of first-class waterfront entertainment at the iconic Boston Harbor Hotel.Enjoy glistening views of the Atlantic Ocean while enjoying al fresco dining every Tuesday through Friday, from June 6th to August 29th. Each evening, a diverse array of bands takes the stage on the hotel’s floating barge, showcasing an eclectic blend of Jazz, Soul, Country, R&B, DJ beats, and more. Friday nights offer the perfect date night or location for larger gatherings with friends. The Harborwalk Terrance is also open for drinks Saturdays from 11am - 4pm. Enjoy creative cocktails, an extensive wine list, fresh seafood, and shareable dishes from the best vantage point in the city for a truly unique and lively dining experience.

5. Ciao Roma

4.8

Exceptional(1081)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Italian • North End

Booked 52 times today

Italian restaurant using the freshest ingredients and house-made pasta. Focusing on Southern Italian cuisine, we serve a full bar and curated wine list. Located on the historic Freedom Trail overlooking North Square.

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6. Terra - Eataly Boston

4.4

Awesome(3866)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Contemporary Italian • Back Bay

Booked 103 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.

7. ArtBar

4.3

Awesome(817)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Cambridge

Booked 4 times today

Dining Igloo seating now available with breathtaking views of the Charles River and Boston Skyline, make ArtBar a neighborhood destination. All igloo reservations will have a twenty (20) percent experience fee add to all food and beverage and also a Twenty (20) percent service charge. ArtBar is a warm, intimate retreat for food and art lovers located inside The Royal Sonesta Boston hotel in Cambridge, MA. The ArtBar boasts stellar selections from the hotel's world-class art collection while the restaurant features innovative, regional American cuisine, a well curated wine list and specialty cocktails. RESERVATIONS: Reservations are recommended. Due to our limited seating capacity, reservations for the outside patio can not be guaranteed.

8. Bistro du Midi

4.6

Exceptional(4641)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Back Bay

Booked 89 times today

Bistro du Midi's cuisine features French Cuisine inspired by Coastal New England influences. Our wine list represents the true soul of a bistro wine list. In a classic French bistro, wine is very much a part of every meal. As such, we offer a variety of experiences and wines at a tremendous value in a range of prices. Our elegant yet relaxed environment overlooks Boston's beautiful Public Garden with a spectacular view. A street level Bistro features floor-to-ceiling windows, and in the spring and summer our patio provides some of the most optimal al fresco dining in the city.

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9. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(3495)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Southern • Back Bay

Booked 84 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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10. Smith & Wollensky Boston – Atlantic Wharf

4.6

Exceptional(4021)

$$$$Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Seaport

Booked 50 times today

Steeped in history with breathtaking views of Boston Harbor. Join us for a classic steakhouse experience with modern flair. Perfect for business or personal occasions with five newly renovated dining rooms, outdoor patio, and bar areas.

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Christie
Austin •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We had an amazing meal at Ciao Roma. From the cocktails to appetizers, wine and meals everything was delicious.
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Ciao RomaPrice: Expensive• Italian• North End
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4.8
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NyasiaVIP
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We came for dinner at 10pm, the firecracker shrimp was amazing. Drinks are always good. Servers/ bartenders were all amazing we ended up staying until they closed. Definitely will be back.
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Tiki RockPrice: Moderate• Comfort Food• Financial District
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4.3
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Matthew
West Palm Beach •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Great food and service as well. Staying at the hotel and went to dinner with my 6 year old son and his friend. They’re more than accommodating and the kids loved their food!
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Rowes Wharf Sea GrillePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Financial District
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4.6
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LisaVIP
New York City •53 reviews
5.0
Dined on Oct 16, 2024
Accommodated our large party and provided excellent food and recommendations, and outstanding service.
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North 26 Bar & RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Faneuil Hall
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3.7
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Amy
Greater Boston •34 reviews
4.0
Dined on Aug 23, 2024
What a lovely spot on a summer evening! Music was fun--a wedding/cover band that had some very good musicians and singers. Menu was limited but food came out right away and was very good. Prices were, as expected, kinda high, but we thoroughly enjoyed it all.
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Harborwalk TerracePrice: Expensive• Seafood• Financial District
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4.2

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