Hey there, my fellow foodies and nature enthusiasts! Mark your calendars for August 31 because it's National Eat Outside Day! Want ideas on where to go? Read on for Macaroni KID {Town}'s favorite local restaurants with outdoor dining, to our favorite spots for picnics:
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{Town} eateries with outdoor seating
{Town} is lucky to have a variety of restaurants and cafes that provide charming patio spaces where we can savor our favorite meals outdoors. Here are three of my family's favorite {town} restaurants with outdoor seating:
🍽️ Andover
Plenty of outdoor dining options here—try Oak & Iron Brewing Co. for craft brews and picnic-style outdoor fun, or settle in at the popular Autograph American Tavern downtown with its family-friendly courtyard seating
Other favorites include La Rosa’s, Elm Square Oyster Co., La Fina, Crack’d Kitchen, and 99 Restaurant for breezy evening dining . A more upscale setting awaits at 34 Park, with a sleek patio and modern Italian cuisine.
🍹 North Andover
Soak up the sun at Tavern On High, offering craft beer, martinis, and a dog-friendly patio in the historic West Mill
Burtons Grill offers a shaded outdoor patio ideal for weekend brunch and cocktails in the Eaglewood Shops . For a relaxed neighborhood vibe, check out Brix Grille on Salem Street.
🌤️ Methuen
Dine in the sky at Parlay Restaurant atop Merrimack Valley Golf Club, where meals come with sweeping views . Pica’s Pub & Grill delivers classic pub fare and live music with outdoor seating . The Sandtrap Bar & Grille also offers a scenic patio at the golf club, perfect for sunsets and neighborly vibes . Casual eats await at Irish Cottage Pub with outdoor tables in a laid-back setting 🌳 Haverhill & Lawrence
While fewer outdoor dining spots are featured online, both towns have growing casual eateries and pubs with patios—worth exploring locally.
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🌄 Groveland, Georgetown, Middleton, Boxford
These smaller towns don't have many formal patio spots, but their scenic charm makes them perfect for:
- Farm stands and BYO picnic meals at local farms
- Takeout enjoyed riverside or forestside, like in Groveland or Boxford’s Stiles Pond .
✅ Outdoor Dining Essentials
- Reserve ahead: Many popular patios fill quickly on weekends—call ahead.
- Check dog-friendliness: Tavern On High welcomes pups in North Andover.
- Plan evening visits: Sunset-sipping is stunning at Parlay or Sandtrap with golf course views.
- Combine with activities: Dine out after a hike in Harold Parker State Forest or a stroll along the Shawsheen River Reservation
Whether you're craving a casual burger under the sky or an elevated sunset dinner with a view, this guide has something for every patio lover. Bon appétit and cheers to alfresco dining!
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