The Reef Restaurant

The Reef outdoor restaurant

Open 11:30 am - 10 pm daily, seasonally

Situated on the Aquarium Plaza with views of the harbor and the city, The Reef has some of the best outdoor seating in town and an exquisite seasonal menu designed by Boston’s well-known celebrity chef Barbara Lynch.

Chef Lynch's fresh, new local menu offerings for The Reef include a tempting variety of regional favorites, refreshing snacks and gourmet takes on crowd favorites. Selections include luscious, meaty B&G lobster roll served with housemade pickles and slaw; New England-style Reef clam chowder made from sustainable clams; and farm tomato salad served with Maplebrook mozzarella and white balsamic vinegar.

Enjoy sea breezes, a fresh seasonal menu and live entertainment at this open-air restaurant and bar. The combination of the Central Wharf location and Chef Lynch's menu promises to make The Reef the best place to enjoy summer in the city.

Live Music

Thursdays, 5 pm - 8 pm; Saturdays, 3 pm - 6 pm

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

6/2 Carl Ayotte
6/7 AJ Edwards
6/9 Mike Moore
6/14 AJ Edwards
6/16 Andy Cummings
6/21 AJ Edwards
6/23 Scott Babineau
6/28 AJ Edwards
6/30 PD Rogers
7/5 AJ Edwards
7/7 Carl Ayotte
7/12 AJ Edwards
7/14 Scott Babineau
7/19 AJ Edwards
7/21 TBD
7/26 AJ Edwards
7/28 Andy Cummings
8/2 AJ Edwards
8/4 PD Rogers
8/9 AJ Edwards
8/11 Andy Cummings
8/16 AJ Edwards
8/18 Scott Babineau
8/23 AJ Edwards
8/25 Carl Ayotte
8/30 AJ Edwards

I Knew That! Team Trivia
Every Friday night, 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The facts are in your brain … you just need to remember where you stored them. A new game every 30 minutes. Great prizes and surprises!


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.