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Rooftop dining at its finest.
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Where to Dine on Rooftops in and Around Boston

Don't just get outside — get up high and take in all the views Boston has to offer

by Eater Staff Updated
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Rooftop dining at its finest.
| Douglas Friedman/Contessa
by Eater Staff Updated

Outdoor dining season isn’t just about secret gardens and sidewalk dining. It’s for taking it high above the city’s sidewalks to soak in spectacular views at rooftop dining and drinking spots in and around Boston. From breweries with expansive patios to upscale lounges with birds-eye views, the Boston area has a lot on offer.

(Note that rooftop dining areas are typically weather-dependent and may close with little notice; it’s best to check directly with a restaurant for updates before heading over.)

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Felipe's Taqueria

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Get ready to dig into some tacos, burritos, and margaritas on the roof at one of Cambridge’s popular taquerias. Situated in the heart of Harvard Square, the Felipe’s rooftop is a summertime party fueled by tequila.

21 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 354-9944
(617) 354-9944

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Pier 6

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Charlestown’s Pier 6 offers full panoramic views of downtown Boston and plenty of deck space to enjoy a warm afternoon or an evening on the water. The restaurant’s raw bar brings oysters, scallop ceviche, and shrimp cocktail to the table, while bigger dishes like steak frites and fish and chips add heft to the menu.

1 8th St, Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 337-0054
(617) 337-0054

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The Lexington

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From the team behind Cambridge’s smash-hit restaurant Puritan & Company, the Lexington — several restaurants under one roof — includes an upper-level greenhouse-like bar and restaurant that spills out onto a roof deck; there’s also a cafe and an Italian restaurant downstairs. Whether you’re indoors or outdoors on the upper level, you can order from a comfort food-filled menu that includes dishes like a French onion grilled cheese sandwich, beer-battered fish tacos, and more.

100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 945-1349
(617) 945-1349

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Daedalus

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This 20-year-old Harvard Square mainstay attracts professors, students, and visitors to dine on its serene perch dotted with umbrellas. The menu has something for everyone — from veggie pasta to burgers and seafood risotto.

45 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-0071
(617) 349-0071

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TopDeck at Cunard Tavern

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In East Boston, Cunard Tavern’s cozy roof deck offers skyline views and can be rented for private events. Keep an eye on Instagram for food and drink specials and other updates.

24 Orleans St, Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-7609
(617) 567-7609

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Sam Adams Boston Taproom

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Sam Adams expanded its empire a couple years ago, opening a multi-level taproom — complete with roof deck — steps from Faneuil Hall. The bustling downtown spot is family-friendly.

60 State St, Boston, MA 02109
(617) 466-6418
(617) 466-6418

Lookout Rooftop at the Envoy Hotel

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Alongside stunning water and skyline views, the Envoy Hotel’s rooftop cocktail bar serves up chowder, churro fries, and little burger sliders with guacamole and pickled red onions.

70 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210
(617) 530-1538
(617) 530-1538

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Contessa

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Sink into the opulent Italian restaurant’s plush surroundings while basking in birds-eye views of Newbury Street. On days when the weather is nice, the team will retract the restaurant’s windows for breezy open-air dining.

3 Newbury St Rooftop, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 741-3404
(617) 741-3404

Trillium Brewing Company

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Trillium’s sprawling Fort Point brewery and restaurant features a large, sunny roof deck (as well as ground-level courtyard dining). On the roof, open Friday through Sunday when weather permits, enjoy a variety of draft pours.

50 Thomson Pl, Boston, MA 02210
(857) 449-0083
(857) 449-0083

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Legal Sea Foods

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With expansive waterfront views, Legal Harborside’s third floor offers rooftop dining, featuring sushi and other seafood dishes. Part of the space is open year-round, with glass walls and a fireplace keeping things cozy in the winter. The walls and retractable roof open up in the summer, along with additional patio space.

270 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
(617) 477-2900
(617) 477-2900

Dorchester Brewing Company

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Dorchester Brewing Company completed a big expansion recently, featuring — among other perks — a four-season rooftop greenhouse dubbed the Hopservatory, which has indoor and outdoor space. Drink beer, and grab some barbecue from in-house restaurant M&M BBQ.

1250 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02125
(617) 514-0900
(617) 514-0900

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Alba Restaurant and Zef Cicchetti & Raw Bar

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For rooftop dining in Quincy, head to the Mediterranean steakhouse Alba or its sibling and neighbor Zef Cicchetti & Raw Bar; they share a huge rooftop decorated with greenery (including a produce and herb garden), plenty of seating, and a bar.

1486 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 376-2522
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Felipe's Taqueria

21 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138

Get ready to dig into some tacos, burritos, and margaritas on the roof at one of Cambridge’s popular taquerias. Situated in the heart of Harvard Square, the Felipe’s rooftop is a summertime party fueled by tequila.

21 Brattle St, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 354-9944
(617) 354-9944

Pier 6

1 8th St, Charlestown, MA 02129

Charlestown’s Pier 6 offers full panoramic views of downtown Boston and plenty of deck space to enjoy a warm afternoon or an evening on the water. The restaurant’s raw bar brings oysters, scallop ceviche, and shrimp cocktail to the table, while bigger dishes like steak frites and fish and chips add heft to the menu.

1 8th St, Charlestown, MA 02129
(617) 337-0054
(617) 337-0054

The Lexington

100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141

From the team behind Cambridge’s smash-hit restaurant Puritan & Company, the Lexington — several restaurants under one roof — includes an upper-level greenhouse-like bar and restaurant that spills out onto a roof deck; there’s also a cafe and an Italian restaurant downstairs. Whether you’re indoors or outdoors on the upper level, you can order from a comfort food-filled menu that includes dishes like a French onion grilled cheese sandwich, beer-battered fish tacos, and more.

100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141
(617) 945-1349
(617) 945-1349

Daedalus

45 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138

This 20-year-old Harvard Square mainstay attracts professors, students, and visitors to dine on its serene perch dotted with umbrellas. The menu has something for everyone — from veggie pasta to burgers and seafood risotto.

45 Mount Auburn St, Cambridge, MA 02138
(617) 349-0071
(617) 349-0071

TopDeck at Cunard Tavern

24 Orleans St, Boston, MA 02128

In East Boston, Cunard Tavern’s cozy roof deck offers skyline views and can be rented for private events. Keep an eye on Instagram for food and drink specials and other updates.

24 Orleans St, Boston, MA 02128
(617) 567-7609
(617) 567-7609

Sam Adams Boston Taproom

60 State St, Boston, MA 02109

Sam Adams expanded its empire a couple years ago, opening a multi-level taproom — complete with roof deck — steps from Faneuil Hall. The bustling downtown spot is family-friendly.

60 State St, Boston, MA 02109
(617) 466-6418
(617) 466-6418

Lookout Rooftop at the Envoy Hotel

70 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210

Alongside stunning water and skyline views, the Envoy Hotel’s rooftop cocktail bar serves up chowder, churro fries, and little burger sliders with guacamole and pickled red onions.

70 Sleeper Street, Boston, MA 02210
(617) 530-1538
(617) 530-1538

Contessa

3 Newbury St Rooftop, Boston, MA 02116

Sink into the opulent Italian restaurant’s plush surroundings while basking in birds-eye views of Newbury Street. On days when the weather is nice, the team will retract the restaurant’s windows for breezy open-air dining.

3 Newbury St Rooftop, Boston, MA 02116
(617) 741-3404
(617) 741-3404

Trillium Brewing Company

50 Thomson Pl, Boston, MA 02210

Trillium’s sprawling Fort Point brewery and restaurant features a large, sunny roof deck (as well as ground-level courtyard dining). On the roof, open Friday through Sunday when weather permits, enjoy a variety of draft pours.

50 Thomson Pl, Boston, MA 02210
(857) 449-0083
(857) 449-0083

Legal Sea Foods

270 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210

With expansive waterfront views, Legal Harborside’s third floor offers rooftop dining, featuring sushi and other seafood dishes. Part of the space is open year-round, with glass walls and a fireplace keeping things cozy in the winter. The walls and retractable roof open up in the summer, along with additional patio space.

270 Northern Ave, Boston, MA 02210
(617) 477-2900
(617) 477-2900

Dorchester Brewing Company

1250 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02125

Dorchester Brewing Company completed a big expansion recently, featuring — among other perks — a four-season rooftop greenhouse dubbed the Hopservatory, which has indoor and outdoor space. Drink beer, and grab some barbecue from in-house restaurant M&M BBQ.

1250 Massachusetts Ave, Boston, MA 02125
(617) 514-0900
(617) 514-0900

Alba Restaurant and Zef Cicchetti & Raw Bar

1486 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169

For rooftop dining in Quincy, head to the Mediterranean steakhouse Alba or its sibling and neighbor Zef Cicchetti & Raw Bar; they share a huge rooftop decorated with greenery (including a produce and herb garden), plenty of seating, and a bar.

1486 Hancock St, Quincy, MA 02169
(617) 376-2522
(617) 376-2522

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