Antonio’s Bacaro in Hyde Park is both a restaurant and a Venetian-style wine bar that boasts a made-from-scratch menu. Elizabeth B. from Hyde Park described the outdoor patio as a “city oasis.”

B&G Oysters takes the classic oyster bar and elevates it with delicious menu items and its great outdoor setup. The restaurant is located in Boston’s South End and has an al fresco patio that’s tucked away from the street. Reader Sarah N. spoke highly of how the restaurant combines “friendly service with classic New England seafood dishes including fresh oysters, a celebrated lobster roll, and a food-friendly wine list.”

If you want to have fun while you enjoy your meal, head to Beehive, where you get specialized brunch, cocktails, and live music with your patio dining.

Brighton Bodega (328 Washington St., Brighton) and Devlin’s Bistro & Bar (332 Washington St, Brighton) are two separate eateries that share a patio space in Brighton. Visit Brighton Bodega for its Asian-inspired small plates and Devlin’s for the drinks menu. While you’re there, you may get to experience some live jazz.

Chart House has served hungry patrons in the Boston area for more than 60 years and continues to do so with its patio dining experience and “perfect views.”

Outdoor dining is becoming more popular in Boston, but there’s something about it that feels very European, especially at this South End spot. Sit out on the patio for its modern French menu and wide selection of wines.

Harp + Bard is the Savin Hill restaurant for a good time watching a game, hosting a party, or just grabbing a quick bite to eat. Readers praised the menu for serving everything fresh. Whether it’s “steak tips, seafood, salads, burgers, clubs, soups, breakfast, or pizza” you can’t go wrong, according to Malcolm G. from Dorchester.

Horse Thieves Tavern is located in historic Dedham Square and serves classic New England dishes with a modern twist. Readers said the food never disappoints and the view outside can’t be beaten.

Readers say they love the Italian food served at IL Capriccio, but the Waltham restaurant also boasts an extensive wine list that can be best enjoyed on its new outdoor patio.

You can’t talk about outdoor dining in Boston without talking about the North End, and readers say Lucia Ristorante gives one of the best patio dining experiences in a neighborhood with pretty stiff competition.

Mamma Maria is a North End establishment located in a charming 19th-century row house. At this Italian restaurant, you’ll find fresh, locally-sourced ingredients and a great ambiance to enjoy them.

If French-Mediterranean cuisine speaks to you, readers say you should try Mistral. This South End restaurant which opened in 1997 is run by chef Jamie Mammano, a long-time expert in the Boston dining scene, with seven restaurants in the city.

Another taste of Europe in the city comes from Petit Robert Bistro, where Parisian and Gallic dishes have been served in a patio setting long before the pandemic.

ReelHouse is a harborside restaurant with locations in East Boston and Quincy that serves New England fare “with powerful flavors from around the world.” If you want to walk off your meal afterward, both restaurants offer patios located along the waterfronts of East Boston and Marina Bay.

At Sophia’s Grotto, the cobblestone patio is tucked away inside a courtyard so you can enjoy your Italian meal removed from the hustle and bustle of any main streets.

Stephanie’s on Newbury is located on one of Boston’s most popular streets, which makes it a great place to grab a meal during a day of shopping. The restaurant specializes in New American patio dining. Reader Preston R. from Back Bay said he appreciates that they don’t use up resident parking spaces to give a great outdoor dining experience.

The patio at this Boston mainstay was among the most recommended by readers who said they loved getting classic New England fare and taking in some historic Boston sights.

Viale serves seasonal Mediterranean dishes as well as wood-fired pizzas and pasta. The restaurant is currently raising funds for Ukrainian relief to support the family of one of its servers so you can come by and order a drink to support the cause.

At Washington Square Tavern, the beers and wine are free flowing, which makes it a perfect spot for a bite to eat with friends on a warm evening.

Dinner with a view is guaranteed when you visit the patio at Woods Hill Pier 4, where readers say you can enjoy a great meal alongside a spectacular view of the city.