Southie is getting a major summer addition with the debut of The Grove at the Lawn on D, a new outdoor destination designed to bring together food, entertainment, and community in a lush, botanical setting.
Opening June 6, 2026, The Grove transforms the popular Lawn on D into what organizers describe as an “urban botanical oasis,” complete with ivy-wrapped entrances, wisteria-draped seating, sculptural swings, and pergolas designed for gathering. The project is a collaboration between the Massachusetts Convention Center Authority and Rebel Restaurants, with design by Floratorium, a studio known for immersive floral installations.
The space leans heavily into its garden-inspired identity, with greenery woven throughout seating areas and shipping containers outfitted to serve food. The layout is intentionally social, offering cabanas, open seating, and live entertainment spaces throughout the venue.
Food plays a central role in the experience, with a menu focused on fresh, shareable options and casual favorites. Guests can expect items like poke bowls, fire-grilled skewers, shrimp lettuce wraps, and tajín fruit cups, alongside heartier picks such as burgers, wraps, grilled cheese, fried seafood, wings, and lobster rolls.
A summer hub for music, movies, and more
Beyond dining, The Grove is positioning itself as a go-to summer hangout, anchored by a packed schedule of live music and one of the largest LED screens in the Boston area. The screen will host everything from sports watch parties to outdoor movie nights, adding to the venue’s all-day appeal.
“We are ecstatic for this next iteration of the Lawn on D and can’t wait to welcome guests to The Grove this summer,” said Kristen Bonish, general manager for Rebel Restaurants at the Lawn on D. “Reconnecting Bostonians in a fresh, beautiful, and innovative way with a space that has become synonymous with community is an honor.”
Bonish added, “The Grove at the Lawn on D will be THE place to be in Boston this summer.”
The opening weekend sets the tone for the season ahead, with a free kickoff event featuring live music and a full slate of programming. Organizers say the goal is to create an accessible “third place” in the city—somewhere people can gather casually, whether for a meal, a show, or a night out with friends.
