Dine Out Boston Summer 2021 | Participating Restaurants

Dine Out Boston Summer 2021 gives you the opportunity to sample the creations of the city's best chefs at special prices during two "restaurant weeks" in August.

Dates this year are August 8-21.

Interested? Make your reservations and get ready to enjoy the best of summer dining in Boston.

Here's how it works: During Dine Out Boston, restaurants offer special fixed price lunch and dinner menus to tempt us away from the beach and showcase their summer fare.

You will find a number of excellent choices. Whether you choose outdoor dining on a terrace or patio, or the comfort of air conditioning at an inside table, it's a wonderful way to savor this last month of summer.

Look for updates about which restaurants are participating and the menus on offer starting about a month before Summer Dine Out Boston kicks off.

Looking for the Winter edition of Dine Out Boston? You'll find it here

Top Photo: Outdoor dining on Newbury Street in Boston's Back Bay neighborhood

What to Expect during Dine Out Boston

Each chef chooses one of three price options for each meal - $15, $20, or $25 for lunch, and $28, $33, or $38 for dinner - and prepares a delicious menu their chosen price point.

Sometimes, for a small supplemental cost, you can add on extras like a dollop of caviar, a sprinkling of truffles, or a slice of fois gras. Some restaurants also offer wine pairings or beer flights, and these can often be a great deal. Prices do not include beverages, taxes, and tips.

With a wide range of participating Boston and Cambridge restaurants on offer, you can choose your Dine Out selections based on your favorite chef, cuisine, location, and price point.

Some restaurants also offer the special menus on the Saturday between the two weeks. A few make their special menus - and prices - available throughout August.

Although drinks, tax, and tip are additional and a few selections even require supplemental charges, Dine Out Boston still serves up a sweet deal.

Some participating restaurants also offer wine pairings, typically for about $20-$25 more. Since not everyone loves wine, a few restaurants have started offering beer flights - watch for this trend to grow!

Take a look at what's on offer for Summer 2021:

Participating Boston restaurants
Participating Cambridge restaurants
Reservations needed? Yes - find out why

Participating Dine Out Restaurants in Boston

Here is the updated list of participating Dine Out Boston restaurants for this August:

Find by neighborhood:

Downtown (including Chinatown, Theatre District)
Back Bay
Waterfront
Fenway
Beacon Hill
Faneuil Hall
North End
Seaport
Fort Point
South End
South Boston
Cambridge

Not sure where all these neighborhoods are located? Check out the neighborhood map in our Boston Sightseeing Guide

Patio dining on Newbury Street — Patio dining at La Voile on Newbury Street

Downtown Boston/Chinatown/Theatre District/Financial District Restaurants

Artisan Bistro (Theatre District) @ The Ritz-Carlton, Contemporary American; D $38
Back Deck, 2 West Street, 617-670-0320, New England Cuisine; D $38; takeout/delivery; menu
Koy, 16 North Street, 857-991-1483, Fusion; D $33; outdoor/takeout/delivery
Oceanaire Seafood Room, 40 Court Street, 617-742-2277, Seafood; L $25; D $38
Palm Restaurant, One International Place, 617-867-9292, Steakhouse; D $38
Q Restaurant, 660 Washington Street; 857-350-3968, Asian; L $25; D $38; menu
Ruth's Chris Steak House, 617-742-8401, Steakhouse; L $25; D $38; takeout/delivery option; menu
Union Oyster House, 41 Union Street, 617-227-2750, Seafood, L $25 (3 courses), D $38; menu; takeout/delivery

Not yet confirmed for August:

*Avenue One @ Hyatt Regency, 617-422-5579, American; L $20; D $38
*Blu, 4 Avery Street, 617-375-8550, American; L $25; D $38
*Boston Chops, 52 Temple Place, 617-982-7130; L $25; D $38
*Bostonia Public House, 131 State Street, 617-948-9800, American; L $20; D $38; takeout/delivery option
*The Gallery @ The W Boston, 100 Stuart Street, 617-948-9800, International; D $33
*Goodlife, 22 Kingston Street, American; L $15; D $33
*Legal Seafood Downtown Crossing, 558 Washington Street, 617-692-8888, Seafood; L $20; D $38; takeout/delivery
*Marliave, 10 Bosworth Street, 617-422-0004, French; L $20 for 2 courses, $25 for 3 courses, D $38; menu
*McCormick & Schmick's @ Faneuil Marketplace, Seafood; L $20
*The Merchant Kitchen & Drinks, 60 Franklin Street, 617-482-6060, American; D $33
*No. 9 Park - 9 Park Street, 617-742-9991, French, Italian; D $38 ($69 for 5 courses)
*Ostra, 1 Charles Street South, 617-421-1200; Seafood; D $38; takeout/delivery only; menu
*Pabu, 3 Franklin Street, 857-327-7228, Japanese; D $38
*Parker's @ Boston Omni Parker House Hotel, 60 Schools Street, New England cuisine; L $25; D $38
*Rebel's Guild, 200 Stuart Street, 617-482-1800, American; L $20, D $33
*Serafina Boston, 10 High Street, Italian, D $38
*Smith & Wollensky, 294 Congress Street, 617-778-2200, Steakhouse, L $25, D $38; menu; takeout/delivery option
*State Street Provisions, 617-863-8363, American; D $38