It’s been a harrowing year for restaurants in Massachusetts. Due to a surge in COVID-19 infections, many restaurants had no choice but to shutter temporarily during the winter. But as the warm weather arrives — and after Gov. Charlie Baker lifted capacity caps on indoor dining — many restaurants are beginning to open back up again.
Reopening dates, dining options, reservation requirements, and hours of operation vary widely. The level of service each restaurant is offering is provided in this post, where possible. While not comprehensive (by all means, reach out with updates), here is a list of restaurants that have reopened recently, or have announced specific plans to reopen.
This roundup was initially published on April 7, 2021; it is updated as new information becomes available.
4th Wall Restaurant & Bar
228 Tremont St., Theater District, Boston
4th Wall reopened on February 2, according to an Instagram post. They’re open for indoor dining, takeout, and delivery seven days a week, until 2 a.m.
A&B Kitchen & Bar
101 Beverly St., West End, Boston
A&B reopened on March 23, and according to a Facebook post, they are installing patio heaters, adding back sidewalk dining, and have three large garage doors to create an open air dining space.
Atlántico, Grand Tour, and Select Oyster Bar
Atlántico, 600 Harrison Ave., South End, Boston; Grand Tour, 314 Newbury St., Back Bay, Boston; Select Oyster Bar, 50 Gloucester St., Back Bay, Boston
Atlántico, Grand Tour, and Select Oyster Bar all reopened on April 1. Atlantico’s cafe is open, and the main restaurant is serving dinner seven nights a week, and brunch on the weekends. Grand Tour’s Newbury Street patio is now open, according to its Instagram. Select Oyster Bar is open for lunch and dinner seven days a week, and reservations can be made on OpenTable; it has a brand new street patio, as well.
Audubon
838 Beacon St., Fenway, Boston
Audubon has reopened for indoor dining, outdoor dining, and takeout.
Bar Mezzana, Black Lamb, and Shore Leave
Bar Mezzana, 360 Harrison Ave., South End, Boston; Black Lamb, 571 Tremont St., South End, Boston; Shore Leave, 11 William E. Mullins Way, South End, Boston
Bar Mezzana and Black Lamb both reopened on April 1. Reservations for Bar Mezzana can be made here; reservations for Black Lamb can be made here. Shore Leave remains closed at this time, but a post on its Instagram indicates it’s “planning a comeback for spring.”
Barra
23a Bow St., Somerville
Barra reopened on February 24th. It is open for (heated) patio dining, limited indoor dining, takeout, and delivery, according to its website.
Bistro Du Midi
272 Boylston St., Back Bay, Boston
Bistro Du Midi reopened on March 17, and is open Wednesday through Sunday for brunch, lunch, and dinner. Indoor dining is available.
The Blue Ox, Tonno Gloucester and Wakefield, and Prezza
The Blue Ox, 191 Oxford St., Lynn; Tonno, 2 Main St., Gloucester, and 175 North Ave., Wakefield; Prezza, 24 Fleet St., Boston
The Blue Ox, Tonno Gloucester and Wakefield, and Prezza have all reopened for indoor dining and takeout. Each expects to open for outdoor patio dining in April as well.
Brewer’s Tap & Table
256 Moody St., Waltham
This Moody Street haunt recently reopened, according to Instagram. Diners can reserve a table online through Zomato. Patio dining is also available.
Burro Bar Brookline, Burro Bar South End, the Painted Burro, and Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar
Burro Bar Brookline, 1665 Beacon St., Brookline; Burro Bar South End, 1357 Washington St., Boston; the Painted Burro, 219 Elm St., Somerville; Rosebud American Kitchen & Bar, 381 Summer St., Somerville
Burro Bar in Brookline and the South End reopened on March 4, and the Painted Burro and Rosebud reopened on April 1. See each restaurant’s social media pages for information about indoor and outdoor seating options.
Canary Square
435 South Huntington Ave., Jamaica Plain, Boston
Canary Square reopened for takeout and limited delivery on March 25. Orders can be placed on the restaurant’s website. Canary Square is not yet open for indoor dining or outdoor dining.
Cambridge Brewing Company
1 Kendall Square Bldg. 100, Cambridge
Cambridge Brewing Company reopened on February 18, and is open for indoor dining, outdoor dining, and takeout.
Cask n’ Flagon
62 Brookline Ave., Fenway, Boston
Cask n’ Flagon reopened its doors on March 19. It’s currently open for indoor dining and outdoor dining (specifically on its “mega patio,” in preparation for Fenway crowds).
Catalyst
300 Technology Sq., Kendall Square, Cambridge
Catalyst announced its reopening for May 3.
Ciao Bella
5 North Square, North End, Boston
Ciao Bella will reopen on April 8, according to its website, just in time for spring and summer patio season.
Cityside Tavern
1960 Beacon St., Brighton, MA 02135
Cityside Tavern reopened on February 5, and is offering indoor dining, outdoor dining, and takeout.
Coppersmith
40 West 3rd St., South Boston, Boston
Coppersmith reopened on March 11. Indoor dining is available, and it will be bringing back its pop-up outdoor area on the ground level, as well as its rooftop lounge. Takeout and delivery are available.
Cunard Tavern
24 Orleans St., Boston, MA 02128
Cunard Tavern has reopened for indoor dining, rooftop dining, takeout, and delivery.
Daddy Jones
525 Medford St., Magoun Square, Somerville
Outdoor dining is now open at Daddy Jones, according to its website. The restaurant is also taking same day reservations for its backyard patio. Not currently offering indoor dining.
Daedalus
45 Mt. Auburn St., Harvard Square, Cambridge
Daedalus is coming out of hibernation on April 7. Both indoor and outdoor dining will be available.
Dali
415 Washington St., Somerville
Dali posted a reopening announcement on its website, which states: “Welcome back, as of Wednesday, April 7, to indoor/outdoor patio dining, Wednesday – Sunday, from 5:30 p.m. – 10 p.m. Please view details on the information page. Reservations will open as of April 1.”
Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen
604 Columbus Ave., South End, Boston
Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen reopened for dinner service, Wednesday through Sunday. See its website for more details on live music, entertainment, and reservation/fee requirements.
Delux Cafe
100 Chandler St., South End, Boston
This perfect neighborhood joint reopened for indoor dining and takeout on March 17.
The Derby
189 Washington St., Salem
The Derby reopened on March 8, and is available for indoor dining and takeout.
Dorchester Brewing Co.
1250 Massachusetts Ave., Boston, MA 02125
Dorchester Brewing Co. returned on March 1, and is open for indoor and outdoor service, along with takeout options. M&M BBQ is also open inside the brewery.
Dos Diablos and Two Saints Tavern
52 Gainsborough St., Fenway/Symphony, Boston
Two Saints Tavern reopened on March 8, while Dos Diablos remains closed. According to its Instagram, the Two Saints Tavern patio is open, and available on a first come, first served basis.
Fenway Johnnie’s and West End Johnnie’s
Fenway Johnnies, 96 Brookline Ave., Fenway, Boston; West End Johnnie’s, 138 Portland St., West End, Boston
Fenway Johnnie’s is set to reopen on April 15, though there is no update on the reopening plans for West End Johnnie’s.
Flora’s Wine Bar
1284 Washington St., West Newton
Flora’s Wine Bar reopened on March 17, and is offering indoor and outdoor seating, along with takeout.
Galway House
720 Centre St., Jamaica Plain, Boston
Galway House recently reopened, and is offering takeout, as well as in-house delivery services, according to its Facebook page. Order here.
Game On
82 Lansdowne St., Fenway, Boston
Game On reopened on March 13 for indoor dining, and outdoor dining on its patio.
Ghost Pepper Taco + Taqueria
120 Savin Hill Ave., Dorchester, MA 02125
Ghost Pepper reopened on March 22, and is open daily for indoor dining and takeout.
The Greatest Bar
262 Friend St., West End, Boston
The Greatest Bar reopened on March 12 for indoor dining and takeout.
Gulu–Gulu Cafe
247 Essex St., Salem
Gulu-Gulu Cafe plans to reopen on April 13.
Guy Fieri’s Tequila Cocina and Versus
Guy Fieri’s Tequila Cocina, 110 Causeway St., West End, Boston; Versus, 42 Province St., Downtown Boston
Guy Fieri’s Tequila Cocina and Versus both reopened, on March 23 and January 27, respectively.
Haley Henry and Nathálie
Haley Henry, 45 Province St., Downtown Crossing, Boston; Nathálie, 186 Brookline Ave., Fenway, Boston
Nathalie reopened on April 2, and details about reservations and walk-in options can be found on their social media and Resy. Haley Henry reopened on April 5 with an updated wine and food menu; reservations can be made here, and patio seating will be available.
Ivory Pearl
1704 Beacon St., Brookline, MA 02445
Ivory Pearl reopened on March 25. It is open for indoor dining, outdoor dining, and takeout (including cocktails to go). Reserve here.
Kickstand Cafe
594 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington
Kickstand Cafe reopened on April 1. Current options include takeout and outdoor seating; indoor dining is not currently available.
The Lansdowne Pub
9 Lansdowne St., Fenway, Boston
Landsdowne Pub has reopened. Find more details about outdoor seating and live music via its Instagram.
Lobstah On a Roll
537 Columbus Ave., South End, Boston; 254 Newbury St., Back Bay, Boston
Lobstah On a Roll reopened on March 23 for indoor dining and patio dining, as well as takeout and delivery.
Night Shift Brewing at Lovejoy Wharf
1 Lovejoy Wharf #101, North End, Boston
Nightshift’s Lovejoy Wharf location is reopening in May, according to its website.
Oak Long Bar & Kitchen
138 Saint James Ave., Boston
Oak Long Bar & Kitchen reopened on April 1 for indoor and outdoor dining, along with limited bar seating. Reserve here.
Oak + Rowan
321 A St., Fort Point, Boston
Oak + Rowan reopened on March 10 for indoor dining and takeout.
Olde Main Street Pub
121 Essex St., Salem
Olde Maine Street Pub reopened on March 11 for indoor dining and takeout.
Pennypacker’s
514 Medford St., Somerville
Pennypacker’s — home to the Boston area’s best porchetta sandwich — reopened on January 27 for takeout and delivery.
Porto
Ring Road, Boston
Porto reopened on April 1, and is available for takeout, indoor dining, and outdoor seating on its gorgeous patio. Visit its website for more information on reservations.
The Poynt
31 Water St., Newburyport
The Poynt reopened on April 2, and is currently open for indoor dining and takeout.
Puritan & Company
1166 Cambridge St., Cambridge
Puritan & Company reopened on April 1 for indoor dining and patio service. Takeout and delivery are still available.
Rail Stop
96 Guest St., Brighton, Boston
Rail Stop reopened on April 1, and is available for indoor dining (reserve here), takeout, as well as outdoor dining on its patio.
Reel House
6 New St., East Boston, Boston
Reel House reopened on April 1 and is available for indoor dining, outdoor dining, and takeout. Reserve here.
Reign Drink Lab
1370 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester, Boston
Reign Drink Lab reopened on February 20, and may have some plans in the work for a patio. Its current temporary hours are Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. till 6 p.m. Online orders can be placed on its website.
River Bar
661 Assembly Row, Somerville
River Bar announced its reopening on Instagram several weeks ago. Seating is first come, first served, and takeout is available.
Rooted Armory Cafe & Farmstand
191 Highland Ave., Somerville
Rooted Armory Cafe & Farmstand reopened on March 2. It’s currently open for takeout, with a new menu, grocery products, and more.
Row 34
383 Congress St., Fort Point, Boston
Row 34 reopened on April 1, and is offering indoor dining (reserve here), takeout, and delivery.
Shay’s Pub & Wine Bar
58 JFK St., Harvard Square, Cambridge
Shay’s Pub & Wine Bar reopened on March 25, and is currently offering indoor high top seating, patio dining, and takeout.
Samuel Adams Boston Taproom
60 State St., Downtown, Boston
The downtown Samuel Adams Boston Taproom reopened on March 24. The rooftop deck is open, and seating is first come, first served, with limited reservations available. Additionally, the to-go window continues to be open for 4-packs, and more.
Silhouette Lounge
200 Brighton Ave., Allston, Boston
Allston rats rejoice: the Silhouette Lounge reopened on March 17.
SRV
569 Columbus Ave., South End, Boston
SRV reopened on March 18, and is currently open for indoor dining and takeout. Reserve here.
State Street Provisions
255 State St., Waterfront, Boston
Indoor dining, outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery are available at State Street Provisions, which reopened on March 25. Reserve here.
Sullivan’s Castle Restaurant
2080 William J Day Blvd., South Boston, Boston
Sullivan’s reopened for the season on February 27. Head to Southie for some fried clams.
Summer Shack
50 Dalton St., Back Bay, Boston
The Back Bay location of Summer Shack reopened on March 25 for indoor dining, takeout, and delivery. Outdoor dining is also available at the Cambridge location, and a new food truck is coming soon.
Taberna de Haro
999 Beacon St., Brookline
Taberna de Haro reopened, and is offering indoor dining, outdoor dining, takeout, and delivery. Reserve here.
Tambo 22
22 Adams St., Chelsea
Tambo 22 reopened on April 1, and is currently offering indoor dining, patio dining, and takeout.
Terramia Ristorante
98 Salem St., North End, Boston
Terramia reopened on February 11, and is open for indoor dining, outdoor dining, and takeout. Reserve here.
Trillium
401 Park Dr., Fenway, Boston; 110 Shawmut Rd., Canton MA 02021; 50 Thomson Pl., Fort Point, Boston
The Trillium locations in Fenway, Canton, and Fort Point have all reopened. Trillium Greenway expects to reopen in early May. Check its social media for more information about food ordering requirements, reservations, and more.
Trina’s Starlite Lounge
3 Beacon St., Somerville
Trina’s Starlite Lounge reopened on March 21, and according to its website, it’s open for patio service, takeout, and delivery only. Order here.
Warehouse Bar & Grille
40 Broad St., Downtown, Boston
Warehouse Bar & Grille reopened on March 4. It’s currently offering indoor and outdoor dining, as well as takeout and delivery. See its website for more details about reservations.
Ward 8
90 N Washington St., North End, Boston
Ward 8 reopened on February 18, and is offering indoor dining, takeout, and delivery. Check its website for information on reservations and online ordering.
