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A running list of Boston-area restaurants that are reopening for outdoor dining this week

Diners ate on the patio at Buttermilk & Bourbon in the Back Bay on Monday, the first day of Phase 2 of reopening in Massachusetts.Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

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As Massachusetts enters Phase 2 of its four-phase coronavirus reopening plan on Monday, restaurants in the state will be able to reopen — albeit, for outdoor dining only. (Indoor dining can resume later on in Phase 2, with a long list of restrictions.)

With this week’s weather generally calling for dry, sunny days with temperatures in the 70s and 80s, some Boston-area restaurants have already said that they’re planning on reopening their patios ASAP. Here’s a look at some that have announced plans to do so.

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Back Bay

Buttermilk & Bourbon

The patio will be open daily from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., according to a restaurant representative.

Del Frisco’s

Del Frisco’s Double Eagle Steak House at the Prudential Center is open for patio seating, a restaurant representative said Wednesday night. The patio is open weekdays from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and noon to 9 p.m. on weekends. Reservations are encouraged through OpenTable or by calling 617-259-1568.

La Voile

Diners on the patio at La Voile on Newbury Street on Monday.Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff

The charming French restaurant reopened its patios Monday on Newbury Street and in Brookline’s Washington Square. The restaurant will be serving customers from noon to 2:45 p.m., and 5 to 9:45 p.m., according to a Facebook post.

Maggiano’s

The family-style Italian chain will open on Monday, and will be able to host guests daily from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Met Back Bay/Stephanie’s on Newbury

The sibling restaurants will combine comfort-food menus; diners can visit Stephanie’s patio beginning Thursday at 5 p.m.

Saltie Girl

Enjoy al fresco seafood beginning Wednesday at 5 p.m.

Uni

The sushi restaurant wrote on Instagram that it is now accepting reservations for patio dining and takeout beginning Thursday. To make a reservation, visit the restaurant’s website or e-mail info@uni-boston.com.

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Beacon Hill

The Hill Tavern

The pub opened Monday for outdoor dining on its patio. Reservations are encouraged, but walk-ins will also be accepted “during the day and slower times,” a restaurant representative said in an e-mail Tuesday. Hours will be Sundays through Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Thursdays through Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Brighton

Brato Brewhouse + Kitchen

The local brewery will debut its patio on Wednesday, according to its website. Customers can make 90-minute time slot reservations online; there is a maximum of 6 people per party. The patio will be open weekdays from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.

Cafe Landwer

Both the Beacon St. and Chestnut Hill Ave. locations of the Israeli cafe offer patio seating from 9 a.m. until 8 p.m. for up to four people.

Rail Stop Restaurant and Bar

The restaurant at Boston Landing is now open, and has expanded its patio to allow for more capacity, according to an e-mail from a representative on Wednesday. The restaurant will feature half-priced appetizers from 4 to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday, and is also offering deals like $5 tacos on Tuesdays and $15 lobster rolls on Thursdays. Reservations are required. Customers can book online or by phone at 617-254-0044.

The Stockyard

The iconic steakhouse will open for outdoor dining on Wednesday. Hours of operation will be Monday through Friday from 3 p.m. to 9 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 9 p.m. Guests will be seated on a reservation-only basis. Reservations can be made at 617-782-4700 starting Wednesday.

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Charlestown

Pier 6

The popular waterfront seafood spot reopened for outdoor dining on Monday, according to the restaurant’s website. Online reservations are strongly encouraged.

The restaurant’s website notes that a pre-tax 22 percent service fee will be added to all checks during this phase of re-opening to “support staff with a comfortable wage,” and also says that customers should plan to limit their dining times to 1.5 to 2 hours.

Sorelle Bakery & Cafe

The bakery is now open for outdoor dining in Charlestown, the Seaport, and downtown Boston locations, according to a Facebook post.

Dorchester

The Blarney Stone

The restaurant in Fields Corner wrote on Instagram Sunday afternoon that its patio would be open starting Monday.

“We are ready to go with phase 2,” the post said. “Open 12p-9p, call for reservations.”

Dorchester Brewing

Dorchester Brewing will be reopening its outdoor patio on Wednesday at 11:30 a.m., according to an Instagram post. “We cannot wait to welcome you back to the brewery to enjoy fresh beer and M & M BBQ together again,” the post says, adding that M&M BBQ will be closed Monday and Tuesday, and will be reopening as well on Wednesday.

Downtown

Bostonia Public House

The Financial District restaurant is accepting reservations for patio dining as of Monday, and will be open daily from noon to 9 p.m., according to a Facebook post. Customers can make a reservation online; dining parties will be limited to one-and-a-half hours.

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Chart House

Chart House Boston.Handout/Chart House Boston

The waterfront patio at the Chart House Boston is now open, a restaurant representative said in an e-mail Monday night. It will be open Sundays through Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. until 9:30 p.m., and Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. until 10:30 p.m.

haley.henry

The popular wine bar will be opening for patio dining on Thursday, owner Haley Fortier told the Globe on Tuesday. Hours of operation will be Tuesdays through Fridays, 3 p.m. to 11 p.m., and Saturdays noon to 11 p.m.

Fortier said the restaurant received approval from both its building and the city to host outdoor dining. She said there will be six tables outside the entrance seating four people each, and is encouraging pairs to “double date” with other restaurant-goers “so we can service as many people as possible.”

She said the restaurant will begin taking reservations Wednesday at noon, and they will only take reservations three days out.

Lily’s Bar & Garden

Located at 33 Batterymarch Street in the Financial District in the space that formerly housed Battery Park, Lily’s will open with new owners and a new chef, and will boast “the biggest garden patio in downtown Boston,” according to restaurant representatives. Lily’s will be open Monday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Ned Devine’s

The Irish pub at Faneuil Hall will reopen Thursday at 3 p.m. Hours of operation are Sundays through Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursdays, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Fridays and Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Online reservations are strongly encouraged.

Stillwater

Stillwater in Boston.Stillwater

According to a representative, Stillwater’s patio is now open daily from 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m., with special menu items and frozen rosé.

East Boston

Cunard Tavern

The upscale pub will reopen for outdoor dining Monday at 4:30 p.m., according to a Facebook post. Reservations can be made by messaging the restaurant on Instagram and Facebook, and diners will be seated in 90 minute blocks.

ReelHouse

The waterfront spot opens its patio on Monday, according to its website. Similar to its sister restaurant Pier 6, the eatery’s website notes that a pre-tax 22 percent service fee will be added to all checks during this phase of re-opening, and also asks customers to limit their dining times to 1.5 to 2 hours.

Fenway

Oath Pizza

The pizzeria will now have limited outdoor dining (50 percent occupancy) at their Fenway location, as well as the one in Chestnut Hill, according to a restaurant representative. “Local pizza lovers can place their orders in the restaurant (following all safety guidelines), at order.oathpizza.com, or on the Oath Pizza app to enjoy on the outdoor patio,” the representative said.

The Fenway location will be open Thursdays through Saturdays from noon to 8 p.m., and Sunday through Monday from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. It will be closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.

The Chestnut Hill location will be open Mondays 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Tuesdays noon to 8 p.m., Wednesdays and Thursdays 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Friday through Sundays from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Tasty Burger

Tasty Burger Fenway.Handout via Tasty Burger

The burger joint opened its patio in the Fenway on Monday, and is offering its full menu outside, including beer and wine. The patio is first-come, first-served. Hours of operation are 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sundays through Thursdays and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays.

North End

Mare Oyster Bar

The patio will be open daily from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m., according to a restaurant representative.

Trattoria il Panino

The restaurant’s patio will be open daily from 4 p.m. until 11 p.m., according to a restaurant representative.

Roslindale

753 South Restaurant

753 South Restaurant's patio area.Bob Guerriero/753 South Restaurant

The restaurant will open for outside dining on Tuesday, a restaurant representative said in an e-mail to the Globe Sunday night. The hours of operation will be Tuesday through Sunday, 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.

Seaport

Barking Crab

The restaurant said on Instagram that it would be opening its patio for the season on Thursday.

“We’re waiting until Thursday so we can be 100% sure we’re doing every safely,” the post says. “There will be no reservations, and we will be following all rules and regulations to provide our guests with the best experience possible!”

The restaurant’s temporary operating hours will be Mondays through Sundays, noon to 4 p.m., a restaurant representative said in an e-mail on Tuesday. Seating will be on a first come, first served basis, with no parties greater than six per table. There will also be a newly expanded menu. The restaurant’s waterfront tent will reopen for service at a later date.

Barlow’s

The restaurant’s patio will open on Monday, according to an employee, and will be welcoming diners from noon to 10 p.m.

Chickadee

The acclaimed restaurant is open as of Tuesday for reservations and walk-ins, according to an Instagram post. Lunch is available between noon and 2 p.m., and dinner will be served between 4 and 8 p.m.

Empire

The Asian restaurant and lounge’s patio is now open from Wednesday through Sunday from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Gather

The restaurant will reopen Friday at 11:30 a.m. Hours of operation are Sundays through Wednesdays, 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Thursdays through Saturdays, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations online are highly recommended.

Lola Burger and Lola 42

Both restaurants will be open for al fresco lunch and dinner daily from 11:30 a.m. until 9 p.m.

Lolita Fort Point

The outdoor seating area on the water will be open as of 11 a.m. Monday, according to an Instagram post. The popular Mexican joint will be seating people on a first come, first served basis, according to a comment on the post.

Paris Seaport Bar & Creperie

The restaurant, which offers crepes, omelettes, small plates, canapes, soups, and a French cocktail and wine list, will open Tuesday from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.

“The tables will be properly distanced between guests, and we will be following all proper safety protocols,” a restaurant representative said.

Scorpion Bar

The patio opens on Friday from 3 p.m. daily.

Trillium Fort Point

The popular craft brewer will reopen its Fort Point location in a “soft reopening” from Friday to Sunday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., according to an Instagram post.

“This will include to-go orders of cans and bottles, as well as contactless outdoor draft pours and packaged snacks on our expanded front patio and roof deck,” the post said. “All of the details regarding capacity, reservations, online ordering, draft list, and more will be posted on Thursday.”

South Boston

Coppersmith

The restaurant will open its rooftop and ground-level patio on Tuesday, according to a representative. It also hopes to expand outdoor seating to its parking lot to allow for more socially distant table setups. This will be Coppersmith’s final summer before the owners closes its doors for good late in late 2020, as the building is being redeveloped.

Six West Restaurant & Bar

The restaurant at the Cambria Hotel will open its roofdeck beginning Wednesday at 4 p.m., according to a worker there. “Enjoy scenic views of the Boston skyline, weather permitting,” the employee wrote in an e-mail. “Reservations are strongly encouraged and can be made through Resy.”

South End

The Beehive

Their patio debuts on Monday, June 15, with dinner from 4:30 p.m. and on weekends from 9:30 a.m.

Coppa Boston

The restaurant said on Instagram that it would begin accepting reservations for patio seating starting Monday at 4 p.m.

“Things are going to look a little different, so please be kind as we get our footing,” restaurant officials wrote in the post.

Cosmica

Cosmica will open their new patio at the Revolution Hotel on Saturday; it’s open weekdays from 4 p.m. and weekends from 12 p.m.

Petit Robert

The French bistro’s patio is now open, according to a post on its website Tuesday. Reservations can be made online.

Toro

The popular tapas restaurant opens its patio seating Monday, and will be open seven days a week from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m., according to a restaurant representative. For reservations, visit the restaurant’s website or Resy page.

Yellow Door Taqueria

The lively taco bar will serve parties of two on their street-facing patio beginning Tuesday at 4 p.m.

West End

Alcove

A look at Alcove's patio on Lovejoy Wharf.Alcove

The much-celebrated restaurant will open for dinner service on Tuesday at the now-expanded patio at Lovejoy Wharf, where diners can enjoy their meal with a view of the water, according to a restaurant representative. Hours of operation will be Mondays through Wednesdays from 5 to 9 p.m., Thursdays through Saturdays from 5 to 10 p.m., and Sundays from 4 to 8 p.m. Interested parties can call 617-248-0050 to make a reservation.

Guy Fieri’s Tequila Cocina

The celebrity chef’s Boston outpost unveils a patio on Friday, with service Tuesday through Saturday from 3 p.m. until 10 p.m.

Brookline

Publick House

The mainstay in Washington Square reopened for outdoor dining on Wednesday, according to an e-mail from its owner, and will be open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Reservations can be made online.

Cambridge

Cambridge Brewing Company

The restaurant will open its patio Monday at 4 p.m., according to its website.

Cambridge Common

Cambridge Common opens its sidewalk patio on Tuesday; hours of operation are Monday through Thursday, 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, noon to 9 p.m.; and Sunday, noon to 8 p.m.

La Fabrica Central

The Latin Caribbean restaurant will host a soft opening of its patios on Friday from 5 p.m. to midnight with a limited menu, restaurant owner Dennis Benzan said in an e-mail. Following that, La Fabrica will be open Wednesdays through Saturdays from 5 p.m. to midnight and Sundays from noon to 8 p.m., and will be closed Mondays and Tuesdays. For reservations, send an email to info@lafabricacentral.com or call 857-706-1125. The restaurant will also accommodate a limited number of walk-ins, depending on availability.

Oggi Gourmet

The Harvard Square mainstay opened for outdoor dining on Monday, according to its owner.

Russell House Tavern

Restaurant officials wrote on Instagram: “We’re excited to welcome everyone back for dine in service starting this Monday at 4pm.”

The Smoke Shop

The barbecue joint in Kendall Square is opening its patio for service Monday, and will be hosting customers from noon to 8 p.m., according to an e-mail. The restaurant is urging diners to make reservations by calling 617-577-7427 or going through Resy online.

Belmont

Il Casale

The restaurant will open its outposts in Belmont and Lexington starting Wednesday, according to its website.

“Starting June 10th we’ll be open for outdoor dining, reservations only, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. daily,” restaurant officials wrote. “Some aspects of our hospitality will seem a little different but they remain with your health and happiness as our top priority. We’re employing various strategies to execute a minimal contact dining service.”

Beverly

FRANK

FRANK in Beverly.Handout via FRANK

Chef Frank McClelland will be debuting his patio dining area for the first time since opening in November, according to a restaurant representative. The patio will be open for dinner this week at 5 p.m. from Thursday to Sunday. Next Thursday, the restaurant will host lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., as well as dinner, according to the representative.

Bourne

Chart Room

Anyone craving a mudslide can get one on the Chart Room’s patio starting Wednesday, according to the restaurant’s website.

The Lobster Trap

The popular Cape Cod seafood shack will have its patio open daily from 11 a.m. until 9 p.m., a restaurant representative said.

Burlington

Tuscan Kitchen

The restaurant will be serving its full menu on its patio starting Monday. It will be open weekdays from 3 to 9 p.m., and weekends from noon to 9 p.m.; guests can call ahead to be added to the seating list, and walk-ins will be accepted based on availability, a representative said. The restaurant is also hoping to expand its al fresco seating to its front and back lawns to accommodate more guests, the representative said.

Meanwhile, in Boston, the restaurant’s Seaport location “hopes to receive approval under Mayor Walsh’s emergency outdoor seating order to be permitted for a space along Seaport Boulevard as they do not currently have outdoor seating.”

Chelmsford

110 Grill

The American-style restaurant chain will open its patios in Athol, Berlin, Braintree, Chelmsford, Fall River, Hadley, Haverhill, Hopkinton, Leominster, Marlborough, Millbury, Plymouth, Saugus, South Bay, Wayland, Woburn, Worcester, and Wrentham, according to a posting on its website.

Foxborough

Patriot Place

Several restaurants at Patriot Place are reopening for outdoor dining, according to representatives for the shopping plaza. Starting Monday, Tavolino will offer patio dining Mondays through Fridays from 4 p.m. until 9 p.m., and on weekends from 1 p.m. until 9 p.m. Skipjack’s will also be opening for patio service beginning Tuesday from 3 p.m. until 9 p.m.

CBS Sporting Club, Scorpion Bar, Six String Grill & Stage, and Wormtown Brewery will also all be starting to offer outdoor dining later this week, representatives said.

Milton

Novara

The Italian restaurant in East Milton Square now offers outdoor seatings at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. nightly.

Newton

Farm Grill & Rotisserie

The Greek restaurant is now offering both lunch and dinner service outside, according to a restaurant representative. The restaurant will be open from noon to 8 p.m., Mondays through Saturdays. Customers are encouraged to make advance reservations at 617-964-7766.

Moldova Restaurant

The restaurant’s patio is now open, a representative said in an e-mail on Wednesday. Hours of operation will be Tuesdays through Sundays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Online reservations are encouraged.

Plymouth

East Bay Grille

The restaurant with water views opened its patio on Monday, and will be open daily from 11 a.m. until 1 a.m., although the kitchen closes at 11 p.m., according to its website. The restaurant will not accept reservations for patio seating.

Reading

Bunratty Tavern

The restaurant will be open starting Monday at 4 p.m., according to a Facebook post. Starting Tuesday, hours of operation will be noon to 9 p.m., with the last reservation at 8:30 p.m. Reservations will be required, and will be limited to 1 hours and 45 minutes “to give us ample time to sanitize between parties.” Reservations can be made at 781-779-8245, Contact@BunrattyTavern.com, or by Facebook message.

Revere

Dryft

Dryft's patio and ocean view in Revere.Dryft

The Italian- and seafood-inspired restaurant, which overlooks Revere Beach and the ocean, will open at 3 p.m. Monday, and will be able to accommodate 100 diners with tables spaced eight feet apart on its nearly half-acre terrace at 500 Ocean Avenue. An outdoor bar area is slated to open later this summer, subject to state guidelines and restrictions.

Restaurateur Michael Aldi said he believes his restaurant is “way ahead in our planning and preparation” to keep customers safe. “I don’t think restaurants are going to be anything like they used to be, so we all have to adapt and get better at doing these necessary things,” Aldi said in a statement. “Our main focus right now is creating a spacious area outside for beachfront dining, where people will feel comfortable.”

Sudbury

Bullfinchs Restaurant

Beginning Wednesday, the restaurant will be open for dinner on the patio from 5 to 9 p.m., seven nights a week. Bullfinchs also aims to begin serving brunch “in the following week or two.”

“We are looking forward to opening up the patio, and seeing people sitting in our chairs taking advantage of being outside and enjoying fine food and some delicious beverages,” restaurant officials said in an e-mail to customers.

Longfellow’s Wayside Inn

The restaurant is open for outdoor dining starting Monday, June 8, according to its website. Lunch will be served between 11:30 a.m. and 3 p.m., while dinner service will take place between 4 and 7:30 p.m. Reservations are recommended, and can be made by calling 978-443-1776.

Woburn

Bertucci’s

The Massachusetts-based Italian chain will reopen for outdoor dining starting Monday in Woburn, Hingham, West Roxbury, Andover, Lexington, Plymouth, Mansfield, and Reading, according to a representative.

Chain restaurants with various locations

Burtons Grill & Bar

Patio dining is now open in Hingham, North Andover, Burlington, Westford, and Shrewsbury, a representative said.

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub

The Ninety Nine restaurant in Charlestown.David Hayman of Regan Communications

The chain restaurant reopens for outdoor dining this week in dozens of locations across Massachusetts, with some locations opening on Monday, including Charlestown. Other locations open as of Monday include the branches in Quincy, Centerville, Mashpee, West Springfield, Greenfield, Billerica, and Fall River, according to a restaurant spokesperson.

During the outdoor dining phase, the chain will have happy hour offerings between 2 and 5 p.m. that include $5.99 appetizers and seasonal drink specials.

The restaurants will be open 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week.

Panera Bread

Several Panera locations throughout Massachusetts — including Boston, Braintree, Framingham, Lexington, Newton, Waltham, and Worcester, among others — are opening patios for outdoor dining, according to a company representative.

Red Heat Tavern

Patio dining is now open in Wilmington, Bedford, Milford, and Westborough.

Smith & Wollensky

Smith & Wollensky Atlantic Wharf and Smith & Wollensky Wellesley are slated to reopen Wednesday for outdoor table service. Reservations are recommended.

The Atlantic Wharf location will be open Mondays through Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Fridays and Saturdays from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.; and Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. The Wellesley branch will be open Mondays through Sundays from 11:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Wahlburgers

The Wahlburgers’ Fenway and Hingham locations are currently open for patio dining from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. in Lynnfield, a restaurant representative said on Tuesday. The Dorchester location will also open Wednesday for outdoor dining from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m.


Jaclyn Reiss can be reached at jaclyn.reiss@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter: @JaclynReiss Janelle Nanos can be reached at janelle.nanos@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @janellenanos. Kara Baskin can be reached at kara.baskin@globe.com. Follow her on Twitter @kcbaskin.