There's nothing like dining with a view, and these restaurants deliver delicious meals with a side of the most incredible scenery around.
Dinner over a waterfall? Lunch on a mountainside? Dessert right on the ocean? These places deliver all that and more.
1. Bleacher Bar, Boston
You don't have to pay top-dollar for the best views in Fenway Park – you can have the most incredible view of the field for the price of a basket of nachos and a beer. Bleacher Bar is located within Fenway Park, and features a massive window into the park. The best part? You don't even have to have tickets to the game to get in here. (82A Lansdowne Street, Boston)
2. Wellfleet Beachcomber, Wellfleet
The Beachcomber is tucked away on a sand cliff overlooking Cahoon Hollow beach. The live music and delicious seafood have made it a hotspot for locals and visitors alike since the 1970s. (1120 Cahoon Hollow Road, Wellfleet)
3. The Back Eddy, Westport
This place may offer one of the best sunset views on the South Coast. The delicious seafood rivals the spectacular ocean vista, but only just. The Back Eddy is definitely the the place to go for a dramatic and romantic evening meal. (1 Bridge Road, Westport)
4. Plane Jane’s Place, Plymouth
An airport might not be one of the places you expect to find an incredible dining experience, but this eatery in Plymouth provides one of the coolest views in town. You can watch planes take off while sipping coffee and eating rich, buttery waffles. (Plymouth Municipal Airport, 246 S Meadow Road, Plymouth)
5. The Rapids Bar & Grill, Huntington
The Rapids Bar & Grill serves yummy American fare over a gorgeous river. The sound and sight of the water is enough to make you drool, which is all the more reason to indulge in one of their fresh and flavorful burgers. (200 Worthington Road, Huntington)
6. The Beach House at Chatham Bars Inn, Chatham
Chatham Bars Inn is one of the most exclusive and luxurious resorts in the country, but their Beach House restaurant is open to non-guests every day during the warmer months. This is definitely not a destination for a casual dinner for most people, but it's somewhere to keep in mind for a special occasion. The seafood tacos are absolutely delightful. (297 Shore Road, Chatham)
7. The Barnacle, Marblehead
This North Shore gem might be called The Barnacle, but it could be further from ugly. Perched over the water, this eatery serves classic seafood dishes that will satisfy your cravings while you enjoy the ocean vista. (141 Front Street, Marblehead)
8. 1761 Old Mill Restaurant, Westminster
Situated on a historic mill dam from the 1700s, this restaurant lets you dine on delicious and hearty New England comfort food while gazing out at a waterfall and duck pond. The gurgling of the river is so soothing, and the country-style fare is to die for. (69 State Road E, Westminster)
9. The Montague Book Mill, Montague
Though technically a book shop, the Montague Book Mill houses the Lady Killigrew Cafe, where browsers can settle in for a delicious coffee (or adult beverage) and snack overlooking a beautiful river and rapids. It's one of the coziest places in the county, and definitely a great spot for bookworms. (440 Greenfield Road, Montague)
10. Rooftop @ Revere, Boston
Grab a drink and a tasty snack at this rooftop bar and restaurant. Located atop the beautiful Revere Hotel Boston Common, you can indulge in treats after swimming in their glass enclosed pool, or gazing out across the Bay Village and the South End neighborhoods. (Revere Hotel Boston Common, Stuart Street, Boston)
11. Atlantic Beer Garden, Boston
This place offers the best of both worlds: sweeping views of Boston harbor, and glittering panoramas of the urban skyline. They have plenty of TVs to watch the game on, though you'll probably be too distracted by the awesome views to focus on the score. (146 Pier Four Blvd, Boston)
12. Gibbet Hill Grill, Groton
This place used to be a simple cattle farm, but it has blossomed into one of the best farm to table restaurants in the state. Lush, rolling fields surround the estate, and the fresh food on your plate is grown right on the farm. (61 Lowell Road, Groton)
For more amazing spots to grab a bite, check out the 14 restaurants in Massachusetts you have to visit before you die.
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