The sun is shining and the weather is warm. There’s not much better than enjoying a delicious meal and a cold drink outside. In the Merrimack Valley, there are many great restaurants that offer outdoor (or al fresco) dining in the area. Today, let’s spotlight a few of these restaurants.
Cobblestones Restaurant
Address: 91 Dutton Street, Lowell, MA
The Cobblestones Restaurant resides within the historic Yorick building. Here, guests can order incredible steaks, burgers, and locally-sourced seafood, including oysters. The restaurant also offers classic American cocktails and a great selection of local craft beers. Cobblestones Restaurant also features outdoor seating and hosts live music and other special events.
Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus
Address: 61 Market Street, Lowell, MA
Brew’d Awakening Coffeehaus is one of Lowell’s must-stop cafes. The friendly, welcoming atmosphere offers diverse iced and hot coffee beverages, smoothies, and various breakfast and lunch items, such as sandwiches and acai bowls. They even have coffee cocktails for those 21+. The coffee shop also offers outdoor seating during the spring, summer, and fall seasons.
Heritage Farm Ice Cream & Restaurant
Address: 163 Pawtucket Blvd, Lowell, MA
Are you in the mood for a sweet treat? Heritage Farm Ice Cream & Restaurant’s menu has everything you need to satisfy your cravings – whether sweet or savory! The ice cream stand offers a vast selection of delicious ice creams, frappes, and sundaes with all your favorite toppings. And the restaurant offers its own share of great food items, such as fried foods, burgers, sandwiches, soups, and salads. Best of all, you can munch all of this on their outdoor grounds – and be on the lookout for their upcoming concert series.
Fuse Bistro
Address: 45 Palmer Street, Lowell, MA
Fuse Bistro is a local favorite located in the heart of downtown Lowell. The bistro is only a few minutes walking distance from the Tsongas Arena, making the restaurant a great spot for pre or post-concerts and sports events. Fuse’s menu includes perfect-for-sharing appetizers, salads, and delicious entrees, such as Korean steak & cheese, spicy burgers, lamb burgers, and grilled steak tips. There’s also an exceptional selection of beer, cocktails, wine, and champagne. All of this can be enjoyed on their seasonal outdoor patio seating – especially on warm summer nights.
Wamesit Lanes Family Entertainment Center
Address: 434 Main Street, Tewksbury, MA
Wamesit Lanes Family Entertainment Center sits a short drive outside of Lowell, MA. Here, you can find a lively, fun experience and atmosphere that the whole family can enjoy. The entertainment center offers tenpin and candlepin bowling (including glow bowling on select nights), state-of-the-art gold simulators, state-of-the-art golf simulators, an arcade, and a great on-site restaurant, the Firewater Tavern.
The Firewater Tavern’s menu features all your favorite tavern food, such as burgers, steak tips, flatbreads, and great-for-sharing appetizers. The tavern also offers a generous selection of local craft beer, cocktails, and wine. And you can enjoy all of this from their outdoor patio most of the year. In the winter, Firewater Tavern features outdoor igloo reservations.
