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If you live in Massachusetts, you know that dining outdoors right now isn't an easy task.
With snow everywhere and the air temperatures below freezing, the thought of sitting outdoors to enjoy a meal sounds nothing short of dreadful. Normally this time of year my husband and I move our date nights from the outdoor al fresco patios of our favorite restaurants to inside where it is warm and cozy. But, with COVID restrictions in place around restaurant capacity, length of time at a table, mask wearing, and party size limitations, even eating indoors has become a challenge this season.
I recently found myself staring longingly at a friend's photos online of her night out in Boston where she and her guests got to sit inside a private heated igloo and dine outdoors without the worries of the cold weather and without having to share air space with strangers. If only the drive from the south shore of Massachusetts to Boston weren't such a time commitment then I would be finding myself in a dining igloo every weekend!
Yet, fret not! Once again local restaurants have found a way to be creative and bring increased dining options to their patrons. Even right here on the south shore and the south coast you can find many restaurants that are now providing their guests with heated, sanitized, and private igloos for their winter dining experience.
So, round up a few of your friends, your family, or even just your partner and make a reservation to check out some of the local igloo dining options available to us right now - all the exciting benefits of city igloo dining without the commute!
FALL RIVER
Restaurant: Tipsy Toboggan
Website: https://www.thetipsytoboggan.com/
Location: 75 Ferry Street, Fall River, MA 02721
Phone: 508-567-0550
Hours: Sunday: 10:00am-9:00pm (Brunch 10:00am-1pm), Monday: 12:00pm–9:00pm, Tuesday: 12:00pm–9:00pm, Wednesday: 12:00pm–9:00pm, Thursday: 12:00pm–9:00pm, Friday: 1:00pm-12am (late night menu only 9:00pm-12:00am), Saturday: 10:00am-9:00pm (Brunch 10:00am-1pm, late night menu only 9:00pm-12:00am )
Igloo Details: Call to make a reservation or book online. Igloos are available for 2 hours (1.5 hours for brunch). Minimum spend of $35 per person is required. Igloos can seat 2-8 people. $5 deposit per person.
(Photo by Tipsy Toboggan)
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FOXBORO
Restaurant: Six String Grill & Stage
Website: https://www.sixstringfoxborough.com/
Location: 275 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA 02035
Phone: 774-215-7911
Hours: Sunday: 11:30am-8:00pm, Monday: 12:00pm–7:00pm, Tuesday: 12:00pm–7:00pm, Wednesday: 12:00pm–8:00pm, Thursday: 12:00pm–9:00pm, Friday: 12:00pm–12:30am, Saturday: 11:30am–12:30am
Igloo Details: Rservations by phone only. Call for details and availability. Igloos available for 90 minute time slots: 12pm–1:30pm, 2pm–3:30pm, 4pm–5:30pm, 6pm–7:30pm, 8pm–9:30pm.
(Photo by Six String Grill & Stage) ______________________________________________________________________________________
Restaurant Name: Skipjacks
Website: https://www.skipjacks.com/
Location: 226 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA 02035
Phone: 508-543-2200
Hours: Everyday: 12:00pm-9:00pm (Sushi menu only available 12:00pm-2:30pm and 5:00pm-9:00pm)
Igloo Details: Reservations by phone only. Call for details and availability.
(Photo by Skipjacks)
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Restaurant Name: Tavolino
Website: http://foxborough.tavolinorestaurant.us/
Location: 274 Patriot Place, Foxboro, MA 02035
Phone: 508-543-6543
Hours: Sunday: 10:00am-9:00pm, Monday: 11:30am–9:00pm, Tuesday: 11:30am–9:00pm, Wednesday: 11:30am–9:00pm, Thursday: 11:30am–9:00pm, Friday: 11:30am–9:30pm, Saturday: 11:30am–9:30pm
Igloo Details: Reservations by phone only. Maximum party size of 6 people and 90 minute limit per party. Call for details and availability.
(Photo by Tavolino)
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QUINCY
Restaurant: The Pour Yard
Website: https://thepouryard.com
Location: 210 Washington Street, Quincy, MA 02169
Phone: 617-481-9667
Hours: Sunday: 12:00pm-1:00am, Monday: 4:00pm–1:00am, Tuesday: 4:00pm–1:00am, Wednesday: 4:00pm–1:00am, Thursday: 4:00pm–1:00am, Friday: 4:00pm–1:00am, Saturday: 11:30am–1:00am
Igloo Details: Call or email igloosatthepouryard@gmail.com for details and availability. Igloos available for 90 minute time slots for 4 to 6 people. Friday and Saturday: 5pm–6:30pm, 7pm–8:30pm, 9pm–10:30pm, Sunday: 12:00pm-1:30pm, 2:00pm-3:30pm, and 4:00pm-5:30pm
(Photo by The Poud Yard)
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TAUNTON
Restaurant Name: Riverhouse
Website: https://www.riverhouseweirvillage.com/
Location: 260 W Water Street, Taunton, MA 02780
Phone: 774-501-2003 or 774-501-2074
Hours: Sunday: 10:00am-10:00pm, Monday: 4:30pm–10:00pm, Tuesday: 4:30pm–10:00pm, Wednesday: 11:30am–10:00pm, Thursday: 11:30am–10:00pm, Friday: 11:30am–11:00pm, Saturday: 10:00am–11:00pm
Igloo Reservation Details: Reservations by phone only. Call for details and availability.
(Photo by Riverhouse)
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WEYMOUTH
Restaurant Name: Weathervane
Website: https://www.weathervaneweymouth.com
Location: 117 Clubhouse Drive, Weymouth, MA 02190
Phone: 781-812-1723
Hours: Sunday: 10:00am-9pm (Brunch available 10am-2pm), Monday: 11:30am–9:00pm, Tuesday: 11:30am–9:00pm, Wednesday: 11:30am–9:00pm, Thursday: 11:30am–9:00pm, Friday: 11:30am–9:00pm, Saturday: 11:30am–9:00pm
Igloo Details: Reservations by phone only. Call for details and availability.
(Photo by Weathervane)
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