LynnfieldBali Hai in Lynnfield serves Polynesian and Cantonese cuisine. One of the most popular dishes is the  PuPu Platter which comes with an assortment of choices. Bali Hai steak is also a preferred choice, it's served in a type of brown sauce, management said. If you're in the mood for seafood, they also have the seafood platter and lobster specials. The restaurant does take out and has a dining area with a bar where bartender Lester Yee serves up exotic cocktails. A crowd favorite, he said, is the Mai Tai scorpion bowl. A small is 22 ounces and the bigger size is 64 ounces. After …

The Cheesecake Factory in Peabody offers outside seating for about 100 people. It's seasonal, so make sure the snow has melted before heading over. If the temperature cools there are heaters to make sure customers are comfortable, said Andrea Campbell, manager. Joe's American Bar and Grill also has an outside patio that seats sic to eight tables. To keep cool from the sun, there's an awning. At Sylvan Street Grille there's a patio with a waterfall and a small garden. "It's a more relaxed atmosphere," said manager Terri. "They tend to sit outside for longer." There's also for those nights …