About The Reef at the Aquarium Plaza

Open 11:30 am - 10 pm daily, seasonally

Enjoy family-friendly fare and refreshing beverages on Boston's historic waterfront. The Reef is an open-air restaurant on the Aquarium plaza offering a relaxing dining opportunity to Harborwalk visitors during summer months.

Live Music

Thursdays, 5 pm - 8 pm

Saturdays, 3 pm - 6 pm

Enjoy the sounds of summer at The Reef with these upcoming artists!

PD Rogers: 5/28, 6/4, 7/7, 7/16, 7/21,

Tommy Sheehan, 6/2, 6/16

Michelle Lewis: 6/9

Andy Cummings: 6/11, 6/23, 7/9

Katrin: 7/2, 9/1, 9/3

AJ Edwards: 6/18, 7/28, 8/18

Close to Home: 6/30, 8/6

Hugh McGowan: 6/25, 8/20

Out With the Cat: Tuesday, 7/5 (5:30 pm)

Carl Ayotte: 7/14, 8/11, 8/27

Scott Babineau: 7/23, 8/4

Eric Lilljequist: 7/30

Patrick DeCoste w/Shane Dunne: 8/13

Stump! Trivia Night

Fridays, 6 pm - 8 pm

From anatomy to literature and movies to history--test your trivia skills and impress your friends in this fun, fast-paced contest. By playing, you'll have a chance to win gift certificates to the Aquarium, the Simons IMAX Theatre or The Reef.

Information and Directions

The Reef is located immediately adjacent to the New England Aquarium on Central Wharf. Follow directions and parking instructions for the Aquarium. Contact by phone at 617-973-5200.