Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Manchester-by-the-Sea

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Back BayBrooklineBurlingtonCambridgeEast BostonEssex

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A photo of The Farm Bar and Grille - Essex restaurant

1. The Farm Bar and Grille - Essex

4.4

Awesome(272)

££££

• American • Essex

Booked 2 times today

Located on Western Avenue (Route 22) in Essex, The Farm Bar & Grille serves traditional American comfort food, barbecue dishes, extensive spirits and a large selection of wines and beers. The restaurant is open for lunch and dinner and has an outdoor dining area for those who prefer a more lively casual dining experience.

A photo of Mile Marker One Restaurant restaurant

2. Mile Marker One Restaurant

4.7

Exceptional(2051)

££££

• Seafood • Gloucester

Booked 39 times today

Mile Marker One waterfront restaurant offers four season deck, indoor dining and igloo dining at The Hotel at Cape Ann Marina with stunning views of boats, some you'll recognize from Wicked Tuna. We offer the freshest seafood, locally sourced direct from our fishermen. We have fresh local clams, fresh lobster, halibut, and a stunning Lobster Bruschetta or how about a Haddock Rueben sandwich. The grass fed beef is amazing and you're never going to leave our restaurant hungry. Breakfast on the weekends & Sunday Brunch! Our Igloo Village Nov-April is beautiful, enchanting and a must. We're about friends, family, fun and we even have live music. Host a fun cocktail reception on our decks or in our Big Igloo. Local bartenders are always coming up with new drinks like our signature "Purple Rain." We host the Bluefin Blowout fishing tournament each year and can also accommodate events, celebrations, large parties, and corporate outings with lodgings too. Welcome to life on the water!

A photo of Buttermilk & Bourbon restaurant

3. Buttermilk & Bourbon

4.6

Exceptional(3805)

££££

• American • 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!

4. Josephine

4.3

Awesome(507)

££££

• Italian • Somerville

Booked 21 times today

An homage to the variety in Italian food with a focus on wood fired pizza...Josephine is the latest concept from James Beard nominated Chef Michael Scelfo of smash hits Alden & Harlow, Waypoint, and The Longfellow Bar. Josephine is a celebration of family and food, focused on Italian favorites and simple pleasures.Josephine features deep dish & thin wood fired pizzas and whimsical riffs on classic Italian foods, all set in a lively space. A massive marble bar with craft cocktails, ice cold martinis on tap, and a huge out door space that's dog friendly with an outdoor bar and fire pit will bring you back again and again.

5. Finz Salem

4.6

Exceptional(2754)

££££

• Seafood • Salem

Booked 41 times today

Surrounded by windows overlooking the Salem Harbor, Finz offers guests lively waterfront scenery in a comfortable open concept interior. Of particular note is the 40 seat bar which flows from dining room to lounge, floor to ceiling nautical wall, hand painted lobster octopus mural, open style kitchen and built-in raw and sushi bars. In warmer months, the outdoor patio dining along the water is superb, with spots in the shade or the sun to enjoy a libation or light bites. With events centered around local arts, Finz is the place to experience Salem.

6. Porto

4.8

Exceptional(2168)

££££

• Italian • Back Bay

Booked 15 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.

7. Forcella

4.5

Awesome(1160)

££££

• Italian • North End

Booked 21 times today

Forcella is bringing old-world Italian food to the North End of Boston.Nino Trotta — who owns Forcella alongside his girlfriend, general manager and co-owner Shannon MacGowan, and his brother, wine director Christian Trotta — say that the cozy, candlelit vibe of the restaurant sets Forcella apart in a sea of massive North End restaurants.“It’s tiny, 30 seats,” he said. “It’s perfect for a date.” The space includes a 10 people Private Dining room, and a 20 seats Cocktail & Wine Bar.The kitchen team has designed a menu that includes dishes from all over Italy, with a slight lean toward Naples, where the Trotta family is from. Primi dishes include meatballs, crispy quail, while pastas range from linguine alle vongole and risotto to gnocchi with braised rabbit. Salmon, and Ribeye..

A photo of Deck 12 Rooftop Bar at YOTEL Boston restaurant

8. Deck 12 Rooftop Bar at YOTEL Boston

4.1

Excellent(1059)

££££

• American • Seaport

Booked 42 times today

Reserve a table on our rooftop, outdoor deck with its amazing view of the city, or at our upbeat indoor bar for hand crafted cocktails. This location is the place to be for sunset dinners. The views make it a perfect Instagram post. Brunch, lunch, dinner, cocktails, and wine are the must when visiting and dining 12 stories above the seaport overlooking the beautiful Boston skyline.

A photo of Hotel Salem - The Roof restaurant

9. Hotel Salem - The Roof

4.1

Excellent(82)

££££

• Tex-Mex • Salem

Booked 8 times today

Unique among Salem restaurants, The Roof offers Salem’s only open-air rooftop bar and restaurant serving the necessities—strong drinks and simple food. Located at the top of The Hotel Salem, this seasonal dining space features an outdoor kitchen and expansive views of Salem’s cobblestone streets and bustling harbor. Expect to find some of the best-crafted cocktails in the area, as well as tacos, rice bowls, and more.

10. South End Buttery

4.6

Exceptional(2479)

££££

• Contemporary American • South End

Booked 43 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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From verified diners like you

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Steve
Greater Boston •4 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
For some reason I thought it would be average but the fish was outstanding. It was fresh and cooked to perfection with a good size portion. A a comfortable atmosphere we are looking forward to going back.
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Mile Marker One Restaurant$$$$• Seafood• Gloucester
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4.7
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Wes
Maine •7 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
It's nice to go to a restaurant with such great food that is not charging astronomical prices. Dinner for 2 here was $115, and that included 3 cocktails. Our first time at Josephine, and we will be back. The pizza was phenomenal.
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Josephine$$$$• Italian• Somerville
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4.3
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Ciara
Houston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Such a great view! Sushi was delicious! Service was quick, everyone was friendly
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Finz Salem$$$$• Seafood• Salem
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4.6
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Mike
Las Vegas •19 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 May 2026
Fantastic all around dining experience! Staff was 5 star and one of the best meals we’ve had North End!
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Forcella$$$$• Italian• North End
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4.5
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RichardGold
Greater Boston •49 reviews
5.0
Dined on 19 May 2026
Taco Tuesday.excellent. Fish Taco can be baked if, desired. Servers Suzie and Denise always make everyone feel at home. Great laid back atmosphere.
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The Farm Bar and Grille - Essex$$$$• American• Essex
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4.4

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