14 Outdoor Boston Dining Experiences to Try in Winter 2023/24

Cold has never stopped Bostonians from doing anything. We still drink our iced coffee, we still yell out open windows at oncoming traffic, and we still want to eat dinner outside. Luckily there are lots of restaurants in Boston where you can cozy up under a heat lamp, gather in an igloo, or warm up next to a fire pit and enjoy outdoor dining all winter long. Prefer to stay indoors? Check out these <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/the-13-most-festive-bars-and-restaurants-in-boston-this-holiday-season/437283">festive bars and restaurants</a> decked out for the holiday season. by Celina Colby 1) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/bow-market-hub-for-local-restaurants-shops-and-happenings-somerville/411907">Bow Market</a> Where: Union Square Info: Cozy up by one of the fire pits in the courtyard to enjoy the food and beverage offerings of the market during the chilly winter months. 2) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/alpine-apres-popup-at-gufo/438535">Alpine Après Popup at Gufo</a> Where: East Cambridge Info: Warm up with festive vibes, delicious bites, and holiday beverages all December long at Gufo's Alpine Après pop-up patio. And don't miss the Holiday Market on December 14th from 5-9:30pm. 3) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/_branchline/">Branch Line</a> Where: Watertown Info: This warm and inviting Watertown hotspot has a covered and heated patio lined with twinkle lights and serves innovative comfort food. 4) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/yurts-at-the-bowery/399081">The Bowery Bar</a> Where: Dorchester Info: Your Instagram will thank you for visiting these vintage-style heated outdoor yurts decorated for the winter season. 5) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/lookout-rooftop-igloo-bar-the-envoy-hotel-boston/364964">Lookout Rooftop Igloo Bar</a> Where: Seaport Info: Escape to a glamorous winter haven overlooking the Boston skyline at the Lookout Rooftop igloos and enclosed “ice box” dining spots. 6) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/dineatharvest/">Harvest Restaurant</a> Where: Harvard Square Info: Harvest, a Cambridge classic, has been a go-to spot for Bostonians since 1975. They provide diners with a warm patio of fireplaces and a cozy ambiance. 7) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/russellhousetav/">Russell House Tavern</a> Where: Harvard Square Info: The lively Russell House Tavern in Harvard Square offers both a heated garden and heated street-side dining for Bostonians ready to brave the cold. 8) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/apres-deck-12/399169">Apres at Deck 12</a> Where: Seaport Info: Enjoy glorious views of Boston and a specially curated après-ski experience on Deck 12 this winter. 9) <a href="https://mareoysterbar.com/">Mare Oyster Bar</a>  Where: South Boston Info: In Boston's North End, Mare Oyster Bar, known for its seafood-centric offerings, boasts a heated outdoor patio featuring fire pits, providing an all-season al fresco dining experience complemented by scenic Greenway views. 10) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/the-holiday-market-at-snowport-2022/395741">The Lounge at the Seaport Holiday Market</a> Where: Seaport Info: At the food and beverage lounge at the Seaport Holiday Market you’ll find four holiday-themed bars, including the classic Jingle Bar, mixing up special holiday drinks, plus tons of local food vendors.  11) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/the-anchor-boston-in-charlestown-navy-yard-2022/378138">The Anchor</a> Where: Charlestown  Info: The vibrant atmosphere of The Anchor gathering space and performance venue only gets brighter during the winter with their bookable heated igloos. Take in the scenery and decorations, featuring more than 50 trees of varying sizes.  12) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/chill-over-the-charles/398862">Chill Over the Charles</a> Where: Cambridge Info: Dine in an igloo overlooking the City of Boston at Over the Charles on top of the DoubleTree Suites. For a formal meal book an igloo or grab a drink at the indoor bar and stroll along the patio to enjoy the views. 13) <a href="https://www.thebostoncalendar.com/events/inngloo-wonderland-at-inn-at-hastings-park/397424">INNgloo at Inn at Hastings Park</a> Where: Lexington Info: Class up your evening with one of the beautiful decorated outdoor igloos at Inn at Hastings Park, complete with a faux fireplace and decorated dinner table.  14) <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/ClKFDizAB5k/">dbar</a> Where: Dorchester Info: A little cold can’t stop the party at dbar. Enjoy delicious cocktails and vibrant nightlife under heat lamps on their outdoor patio.  -- We’ll continue updating this list as more information is available. Know of a good outdoor dining spot this winter? Let us know! <a href="mailto:celina@thebostoncalendar.com">celina@thebostoncalendar.com</a>

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