South End restaurants come and go, but not Aquitaine, thanks in large part to their cozy outdoor setup: Enjoy rosé, steak frites, and street scenes on their patio.

A dog-friendly, 150-seat patio, live music on Tuesdays, and Hawaiian cocktail flights? This Newton hangout has it all.

Relax on the rooftop high above the Seaport; just be sure to make reservations. Feeling amorous? They even offer an al fresco proposal package, complete with rose petals, bespoke music, and a “marry me” sign.

A quick jaunt from Kendall Square, Glass House offers an outdoor bar and patio, with a fire pit and comfy Adirondack chairs.

Chef Will Gilson’s rooftop patio opened for cocktails and dinner on Tuesday, April 15, overlooking Cambridge Crossing.

Fire pits, couches, a skyline view, and a crudo bar, a tiny bit removed from the North End fray: What’s not to like? Visit for dinner nightly; the patio is open now.

Jody Adams’s coastal Italian spot at the Pru opens its covered, lush garden patio on Tuesday, May 13, with seats for 100 people, plus an outdoor bar.

Seafood towers, champagne, tinned fish, and good vibes: Saltie Girl’s got it all, plus a sunken patio ideal for Back Bay people-watching, overlooking Newbury Street. Visit for lunch, dinner, and weekend brunch.

This North End classic has a fully covered patio, so it’s a safe choice even when it rains. Get the homemade rigatoni.

Starting in May, Urban Hearth reopens its patio and outdoor bar, with room for 26 people (make a reservation). Chef Erin Miller is fresh off a James Beard best chef nomination.