Enjoy ‘Picnic Style’ Dining at Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro

Photo by Steven DePolo on Flickr

What could top al fresco dining at one of Boston’s premier restaurant patios? How about a sprawling feast under the blooming foliage at Public Garden. That’s exactly what Beacon Hill Hotel & Bistro will be offering throughout the summer with its popular “Picnic Style” amenity. Patrons need only call one hour ahead of time and place an order from executive chef Lucas Sousa’s special picnic-style lunch or Beacon Hill Bistro’s regular dinner menu. Located just steps from the Boston Common and the Public Garden, Beacon Hill will pack your choice of items in a rustic basket along with a blanket for leisurely outdoor dining. Midday options include a Connecticut-style crab roll, a croque madame, a goat cheese omelet, and steak frites.

Picnic Style Lunch Menu (*Menu Subject to Change)

Grilled sirloin burger, kosher dill pickle – $15

Roast chicken B.L.T., onion and herb mayonnaise – $12

Baked croque madame, smoked ham, béchamel, soft cooked egg – * $13

Connecticut-style crab roll, Butter, Lemon – $15

Maine salmon, black lentils, celery root puree, spiced red wine – $15

Moules frites, leeks, white wine and herbs – $16

Fresh chèvre omelet, herbs, local greens – $12

Bacon, leeks and goat cheese quiche, local greens – $13

Carnaroli risotto, roasted squash and mushrooms, parmesan, arugula – $15

Steak frites, prime bavette steak, watercress, madeira butter – * $18

Picnic Style is available Monday through Friday 11:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and during dinner service from 5:30 to 10 p.m. There is no additional cost for the service, but customers they must leave a form of identification as a deposit until basket and blanket are returned.

25 Charles St., Boston; 617-723-7575 or beaconhillhotel.com.