Outdoor dining in southeastern MA: Restaurants with patios, waterfront views, beer garden
Summertime and outdoor dining go hand in hand.
Warmer days and nights are just inviting us outside for dinner and drinks.
Luckily, Greater Fall River residents have lots of options when it comes to dining al fresco.
From patios, to garden views, and even waterfront dining, there’s plenty to tempt local diners outdoors this summer, and even into the fall.
We’ve put together a guide of just some of the places offering outdoor dining experiences this season, and there are sure to be more as we progress into summer.
Whatever culinary delights you’re in the mood for, here is a list of restaurants from around the Fall River area where you can enjoy some outdoor dining experiences:
Pier 52, Fall River
Address: 52 Ferry St.
Hours: Monday to Saturday, from noon to 11 p.m.; Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Water views await while dining on fresh seafood.
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The Cove Restaurant, Fall River
Address: 392 Davol St.
Hours: Monday to Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Enjoy The Cove’s outdoor patio while sampling the offerings on their spring and summer menu.
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Mesa 21, Fall River
Address: 21 Lindsey St.
Hours: Monday to Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Grab dinner on the patio, like one of Mesa 21’s Portuguese-style entrees.
Barrett’s Waterfront, Fall River
Address: 1082 Davol St.
Hours: Monday to Thursday, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 11 a.m. to midnight; Sunday, from 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Why not check out the waterfront deck while you’re there for a Soundtrack Sunday Brunch?
The Tipsy Seagull Dockside Pub, Fall River
Address: 1 Ferry St.
Hours: Seven days a week, from noon to 11 p.m.
Sail on over to The Tipsy Seagull for drinks, appetizers, sandwiches, pizza, and more.
Shorty’s Pub, Fall River
Address: 87 Aetna St.
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, from 3 to 11 p.m.; Friday, from 3 p.m. to midnight; Saturday, from noon to midnight; Sunday, from noon to 9 p.m.; Closed Monday and Tuesday
Diners can check out “the backyard” at Shorty’s Pub, while enjoying a variety of live performances from musical guests.
Duke’s Bakery, Fall River
Address: 1082 Davol St.
Hours: Tuesday to Saturday, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sunday, from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.; Closed Monday
Grab some breakfast and a sweet treat while dining on the patio.
New Boston Bakery, Fall River
Address: 279 New Boston Rd.
Hours: Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.; Closed Saturday and Sunday
Try something different every day at New Boston Bakery, while having breakfast or lunch in their garden.
Troy City Brewing, Fall River
Address: 16 Anawan St.
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, from 3:30 to 9 p.m.; Friday, from 3:30 to 10 p.m.; Saturday, from noon to 10 p.m.; Sunday, from noon to 6 p.m.; Closed Monday and Tuesday
Sip on a brew and snack on something from the menu in the bier garten.
Missing Link BBQ, Somerset
Address: 938 Lees River Ave.
Hours: Wednesday, from 4 to 9 p.m.; Thursday, from noon to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Closed Monday and Tuesday
You can fill up on bbq while playing some games at Missing Link’s outdoor dining area.
The Rookery Pub, Swansea
Address: 2219 Grand Army of the Republic Hwy.
Hours: Tuesday to Thursday, from 3 to 9 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday, from noon to 8 p.m.; Closed Monday
Outdoor diners at The Rookery Pub can sip on selections from their new cocktail list, while enjoying a wide variety of pub fare.
Boat House Waterfront Dining, Tiverton
Address: 227 Schooner Dr.
Hours: Sunday to Tuesday, and Thursday, from 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Wednesday, from 11:30 a.m. to midnight; Friday and Saturday, from 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fresh seafood entrees are accompanied by waterfront dining and dinner with a view.
Macray’s Seafood, Tiverton
Address: 115 Stafford Rd.
Hours: Thursday and Saturday, from noon to 8 p.m.; Friday, from noon to 9 p.m.; Sunday, from noon to 7 p.m.; Closed Monday to Wednesday
Fresh seafood and Del’s lemonade taste even better while enjoying some outdoor dining.
Evelyn’s Drive-In, Tiverton
Address: 2335 Main Rd.
Hours: Seven days a week, from noon to 8 p.m.
Indulge in all of your favorites at Evelyn’s while enjoying the view from their back patio.
Black Goose Café, Tiverton
Address: 2160 Main Rd.
Hours: Seven days a week, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Breakfast sandwiches, bowls, coffee, bubble tea and cocktails all seem a little better dining outside on the patio.
The Back Eddy, Westport
Address: 1 Bridge Rd.
Hours: Wednesday to Friday, from 5 to 9 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, from noon to 9 p.m.; Closed Monday and Tuesday
Grab drinks and dinner, with The Back Eddy’s outdoor bar and outdoor seating.
The Bayside Restaurant, Westport
Address: 1253 Horseneck Rd.
Hours: Wednesday to Sunday, from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Closed Monday and Tuesday
Whether you’re in the mood for tacos, quesadillas, or seafood, you can partake of all of it in their outdoor dining space.
The Westporter, Westport
Address: 1031 Main Rd.
Hours: Wednesday and Thursday, from 4 to 8:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday, from 4 to 9 p.m.; Sunday, from 4 to 8 p.m.; Closed Monday and Tuesday
Dine on the porch, while seeing what The Westporter has to offer that day, as they update their menu daily.
Herald News/Taunton Daily Gazette copy editor and digital producer Kristina Fontes can be reached at kfontes@heraldnews.com. Support local journalism by purchasing a digital or print subscription to The Herald News and Taunton Daily Gazette today.
This article originally appeared on The Herald News: Outdoor dining around Greater Fall River for summer 2024
