This roof deck has a bar (with televisions) and live music. Dollar oysters from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesdays.

1,800-square-foot beer garden at Assembly Row with a huge collection of board games. Stroller-friendly; very family-friendly during the day. Dog-friendly; three leashed dogs allowed on the pavilion at a time. Heated; propane heaters throughout the pavilion. There's one television that's on for major sporting events. Group reservations available; contact reservations@slumbrew.com. The beer garden only closes for downpours; check Facebook for weather updates.

Located right by Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market, Anthem's 40-seat patio is open for lunch and dinner daily, as long as weather permits. There are some umbrellas to help with shade, and it's heated.

Popular Dorchester patio with dollar oysters, littlenecks, and shrimp cocktail on Thursdays from 5 p.m. until they run out. Fenced-in space with lots of greenery and decorations.

This uncovered patio is nestled behind the restaurant. While it doesn't accept normal reservations, it can be rented for private events. Televisions will be installed in May. Keep an eye on Instagram for patio events throughout the season, including occasional dollar oysters, wine tastings, brunches with patio games, and more.

This sunny, floral sidewalk patio is heated (heat lamps) and has umbrellas. Dog-friendly (they must stay on the outer boundary) and stroller-friendly. No official reservations, but they'll honor requests when possible. In addition to the front patio for dining, there's a small side patio on Traveler Street just for drinks (the "Spritz Corral"). Check social media for weather updates.

This sunny, heated patio is located in front of the restaurant. No room for strollers on the patio itself, but they can be stored.

The patio is covered, so it's an option even in the rain. It's also heated. It's not stroller-friendly, but your stroller can be stored inside the restaurant.

This dog-friendly, stroller-friendly patio features table games such as Jenga and checkers as well as cornhole. It's a popular spot for the after-work crowd. Reservations accepted for groups; email events@prestigewwhg.com. Televisions can be rented for events on the patio. When weather permits, Sunday reggae brunch takes place on the patio and includes a big build-your-own bloody mary bar.

Small patio (eight seats). Stroller-friendly. Reservations accepted online or by phone.

Sunken brick patio that gets sunny during the day and shady in the early evenings. Retractable awnings. Dog-friendly and stroller-friendly. Play "3 Blind Wines" on Mondays. Check Instagram for updates.

Covered sidewalk patio that looks onto Boston Common. Stroller-friendly.

Reservations accepted by phone for this stroller-friendly, shady patio. It's also dog-friendly, but check in with the manager upon arrival.

This sidewalk patio is stroller-friendly and dog-friendly, as long as the dog is kept on the outside of the gated area. The patio is covered by an awning and heated by permanent heating fixtures below the awning. Dollar oysters from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Sundays.

This dog-friendly, stroller-friendly patio is a sunny open space on "The Plaza" outside of BPM's Siena Farms and Bon Me entrance, across from the Greenway. It features 10 communal, colorful picnic tables that seat about eight people each. Dollar oysters from market vendor Red's Best on the first Sunday of each month (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.) — buy inside and enjoy outside.

Branch Line's shady 60-seat patio stays open most of the year as the bulk of it is heated and covered. (Sides can be rolled up or down depending on the weather.) The adjacent regulation bocce court is open when weather permits. When making a reservation, request the patio, and they'll accommodate when possible. Full buyouts are available for events. Somewhat dog-friendly; they must be tied to the outer edge of the patio, not on the actual patio. Stroller-friendly.

The 40-seat patio is a very sunny enclosed space set back from the street. Stroller-friendly. It's not heated yet, but it will be.

This patio is dog-friendly and stroller-friendly. Dollar oysters on Thursdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Dog-friendly, stroller-friendly patio with 25 seats. It will soon be covered by an awning and surrounded by sidewalk partitions.

Sunny patio tucked away in a corner of the One Kendall Square complex, surrounded by planters and bedecked with garden string lights. New this year, there's a beer garden separate from the regular patio tables for those who just want to have a drink. The patio can be covered in poor weather conditions. Check Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook for any changes due to weather. Dog-friendly, stroller-friendly, and heated (heat lamps). No reservations.

Sunny, dog-friendly patio on the front sidewalk of the restaurant. Check Twitter for weather updates.

Surrounded by greenery.

Located in the heart of Fenway, right by all the Fenway Park action. No dogs; no reservations; not heated. Stroller-friendly.

Large patio with lounge and table seating. It's stroller-friendly and heated (fire pit), and there are two televisions on the patio. Reservations accepted.

This cozy sidewalk patio accepts reservations and is dog-friendly and stroller-friendly. Dollar oysters from 4 p.m. until they're gone on Wednesdays.

The Cheers patio, located in the heart of the Faneuil Hall marketplace, is dog-friendly (they must be tied on the outer edge) and heated (heat lamps). There's no room for strollers on the patio, but they'll store them for you and provide high chairs. No televisions outside, but you can see ones inside from the patio. Mostly covered. Large, moveable umbrellas available for shade in the uncovered section. Check Facebook for updates.

Stroller-friendly, heated patio. Occasional wine tasting events. Check Facebook, Twitter, and the Chiara app for updates. Mention the patio when you make a reservation, and they'll try to accommodate.

Sunny, dog-friendly front sidewalk patio with umbrellas for shade. Check Twitter for weather updates.

36-seat shady patio in the Fenway neighborhood (popular during Sox games). No dogs; no room for strollers. Standing heaters available. Opens at 5 p.m. daily (11 a.m. for Sunday brunch); check for weather-related updates on Facebook or Twitter. Call ahead to inquire about availability, but no reservations taken.

This very sunny patio seats more than 60 and is decorated with twinkling lights and oversized umbrellas for shade. It's stroller-friendly and heated (there are four fire pits as well as free-standing heaters that can be moved around.) During special events, there are games to play.

Enclosed patio hidden behind the building. Stroller-friendly.

Stroller-friendly patio.

Coppersmith has two outdoor dining spaces, the Air Deck and the front porch. Both feature new furniture for 2017 (not pictured here). The Air Deck features a bar made from a vintage Airstream trailer. Look for Cheerwine slushies and new seasonal cocktails. Both spaces open at 5 p.m. on weekdays and 11 a.m. on weekends. Reservations accepted on the Air Deck only by pre-ordering a Radio Flyer wagon platter; front porch is walk-ins only. Stroller-friendly. Television and cornhole on the Air Deck.

Reservations accepted online or by phone for this dog-friendly, stroller-friendly patio. There's a television at the bar, and you can play Giant Jenga and Connect Four.

Fenced-in patio with plenty of greenery. Stroller-friendly.

An Allston hidden gem, the patio is a private back deck behind the restaurant, surrounded by plenty of greenery. No reservations.

This street-level Back Bay patio is stroller-friendly and dog-friendly, as long as the dog is kept on the outside of the gated area. It's heated (portable heaters).

This wide open, sunny patio accepts reservations (request patio seating via OpenTable) and is stroller-friendly. It's heated (electric heaters), and while it doesn't currently have televisions, it might soon.

This dog-friendly, stroller-friendly patio welcomes the whole family (and laptops). Drink beer while your kids play tons of board games. There's Cards Against Humanity, too, but maybe save that one for the adults. Also: cornhole, Giant Jenga, and more. There are typically food trucks onsite Friday through Sunday; check the website for the schedule and Facebook or Twitter for weather updates.

The covered patio, which features overhead heaters, can be completely enclosed when weather necessitates it. No reservations taken, but they'll accommodate requests when possible. Somewhat dog-friendly; they must be tied on the adjacent sidewalk, outside the dining area. Stroller-friendly to a limited extent.