(WWLP) – Governor Charlie Baker announced Massachusetts restaurants are permitted to open for outdoor dining services on Monday, June 8.
The state has mandated safety standards for restaurant staff and customers to follow while outdoor service is provided.
Indoor dining will be announced at a later date during step two of the Massachusetts phase two reopening plan if public health data continues to show a positive trend.
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22News is Working For You with a look at outdoor dining services available in western Massachusetts. Some restaurants are still in the process of being reviewed by the city or town and will be added to the list below once they are approved. Check with your local restaurant for call ahead seating information.
Amherst:
- The Hangar: 10 University Drive
- Bistro 63 Monkey Bar: 63 N Pleasant Street
- Johnny’s Tavern: 30 Boltwood Walk
- IYA Sushi and Noodle Kitchen: 1 E Pleasant Street
- The Harp Irish Pub: 163 Sunderland Road
- Jake’s at the Mill: 68 Cowls Road (outdoor seating coming soon)
- Mission Cantina: 485 West Street (outdoor seating coming soon)
Amherst temporary outdoor dining guide & application >>
Agawam:
- Auntie Cathie’s Kitchen: 159 Main Street
- Partners Restaurant: 485 Springfield Street
- Take 5 Restaurant (coming soon): 944 Springfield Street
Chicopee:
- Moose Lodge: 244 Fuller Road
- Atlas Pub: 299 Carew Street
- Buffalo Wild Wings: 530 Memorial Drive
- Chief’s Lounge: 371 Chicopee Street
- Collegian Court: 89 Park Street
- Jocko’s Place: 535 East Street
- K of C Elder: 462 Granby Road
- Munich Haus: 13 Center Street
- My Brother’s Place: 185 Grove Street
- Patti’s 4-10 Lounge: 32 Quincy Avenue
- RumbleSeat: 482 Springfield Street
- View Street Tavern: 92 View Street
- Country Club Grill: 1290 Burnett Road
- 99 Restaurant: 555 Memorial Drive
- Frontera Grill: 1625 Memorial Drive
- Panera Bread: 601 Memorial Drive
- Red Fez: 70 Exchange Street
- Patti’s 4-10 Lounge: 32 Quincy Avenue
Chicopee temporary outdoor dining guide & application >>
Easthampton:
- Nini’s: 124 Cottage Street
- Mission Taco: 58 Cottage Street
- Union St Bistro & Bakery: 35 Union Street
- Easthampton Diner: 117 Union Street
East Longmeadow:
- Center Square Grille: 84 Center Square
- Villa Napoletana: 666 North Main Street
- 99 Restaurant: 390 North Main Street
East Longmeadow temporary outdoor dining guide & application >>
Great Barrington:
- Rio Cafe: 403 Stockbridge Road
Greenfield:
Restaurants with current permit for outdoor dining can serve. Any restaurant that would like to serve outdoor dining can contact the licensing division at 413-772-1580.
Hadley:
- The Stables: 326 Russell Street
- 110 Grill: 355 Russell Street
- Applebee’s: 100 Westgate Center Drive
- Arizona Pizza: Hampshire Mall
- Texas Roadhouse: 280 Russell Street
- Esselon Cafe: 99 Russell Street
- Wildwood Barbeque (pending inspection July 11): 235 Russell Street
- Barstow Dairy and Bakery: 172 Hockanum Road
Hadley temporary outdoor dining guide & application >>
Holyoke:
- The Dam Cafe: 2014 Northampton Street
- Rusty’s Place: 930 Hampden Street
- Delaney House: 3 Country Club Road
- JP’s Restaurant: 200 Whiting Farms Road (open June 12 at 4PM)
- Pic’s Pub: 910 Hampden Street
- Wyckoff Country Club: 233 Easthampton Road
Holyoke temporary outdoor dining guide & application >>
Lenox:
- The Olde Heritage Tavern: 12 Housatonic Street
- Alta Restaurant & Wine Bar: 34 Church Street
- Frankie’s Ristorante: 80 Main Street
- Prime Italian Steakhouse & Bar: 15 Franklin Street (as of June 19)
Ludlow:
- Brookside Café: 6-8 Fuller Street
- Villa Rose: 1428 Center Street
- Primavera Café: 257 East Street (opening June 17)
- Vanished Valley: 782 Center Street
- Polish American Citizens Club: 355 East Street
- Ludlow Country Club: 1 Tony Lema Drive
- Iron Duke Brewing: 100 State Street
- Gremio Lusitano Club: 385 Winsor Street
Northampton:
- Freckled Fox Café: 1 N Main Street, Florence
- JJ’s Tavern: 99 Main Street
- HighBrow Wood Fired Kitchen: 12 Crafts Ave #1
Northampton temporary outdoor dining guide & application >>
Orange:
- Herrick’s Tavern: 207 Daniel Shays Highway
- White Cloud Diner: 627 East River Street
Otis:
- Knox Trail Inn: 1898 E Otis Road
Palmer:
- Russo’s Lakeside Seafood & Steakhouse: 702 River Street
- Steaming Tender: 28 Depot Street
- R3volutionary Nutrition: 1418 N Main Street
Southwick:
- Tucker’s Restaurant: 625 College Highway
Southwick temporary outdoor dining guide & application >>
Springfield:
- Brickhouse Tavern: 537 Main Street, Indian Orchard
- Nadim’s Mediterranean Grill: 1390 Main Street
- The Student Prince & The Fort: 8 Fort Street
- Nathan Bill’s Bar & Restaurant: 110 Island Pond Road
Springfield temporary outdoor dining guide & application >>
Sunderland:
- Bridgeside Grille: 9 Amherst Road
Turners Falls:
- Shady Glen Diner: 7 Avenue A
Westfield:
- Shaker Farms County Club: 866 Shaker Road
- Shortstop Bar & Grill: 99 Springfield Road
- Sox’s Runway: 110 Airport Road
- Hangar Pub & Grill: 29 School Street
- Tavern: 2 Broad Street (as of June 13)
- 99 Restaurant: 342 E Main Street
- 7B’s Bar & Grill: 1152 Southampton Road
- Skyline Beer Company: 98 Southwick Road
West Springfield:
- The Crest Room: 706 Westfield Street
- Cal’s Woodfired Grill and Bar: 1068 Riverdale Street
- Little George’s: 2648 Westfield Street
- Crepes Tea House: 261 Union Street
- 99 Restaurant: 1053 Riverdale Street
- IHOP: 640 Riverdale Street
- Collins Tavern: 997 Westfield Street
- Two Weeks Notice Brewing: 110 Bosworth Street
- Memo’s: 1272 Memorial Avenue
- Charlie’s Diner: 218 Union Street
- Calabrese Market & Deli: 54 Park Street
- Hooters: 1290 Riverdale Street
- Pintu’s Indian Palace: 25 Park Ave
- B’Napoli Italian: 185 Elm Street
West Springfield temporary outdoor dining guide & application >>
Wales:
Lake George Tavern: 2 Main Street
Williamstown:
- Pera Mediterranean Bistro: 60 Spring Street
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Safety Standards and Checklist: Restaurants
Reopening Phase II mandatory safety standards, recommended best practices and a checklist for restaurants. Permitted to open for outdoor table service: Phase II, Step 1, June 8th.
Restaurants: Outdoor dining will begin at the start of Phase II. Indoor dining will begin later within Phase II, subject to public health data. Even when indoor seating is permitted, use of outdoor space will be encouraged for all restaurants.
Social distancing guidance includes spacing tables six feet apart with a maximum party size of six people. The use of bars, except for spaced table seating, will not be permitted. For hygiene protocols, utensils and menus should be kept clean through single use or with strict sanitation guidelines, reservations or call ahead seating is recommended and contactless payment, mobile ordering or text on arrival for seating will also be encouraged.
Restaurants will be expected to follow cleaning and disinfecting guidelines, in accordance with CDC guidance. This includes closing an establishment temporarily if there is a case of COVID-19 in an establishment.
For full restaurant guidance, click here.
