Alaska: Businesses opened to 100% capacity on May 22 including houses of worship and restaurants according to a May 19 proclamation from Gov. Mike Dunleavy. Self-serve buffets are allowed to remain self-serve. 

Arizona: As of Oct. 1, every county in Arizona qualified for reopening, meaning bars and movie theaters could reopen, in addition to gyms, which had been closed since July 27. Capacity restrictions apply.

Arkansas: On June 15, the state entered Phase 2. For restaurants and bars, that means indoor dining capacity is expanded to 66% total occupancy. Groups of more than 10 people are still prohibited.

California: The ban on outdoor dining has been lifted in most counties; however, indoor dining across the state is still forbidden. Gov. Gavin Newsom initially banned outdoor dining right before Thanksgiving and implemented stay-at-home orders in December. He lifted those restrictions as hospitalizations are at or below 15%.

Colorado: As of Nov. 30, counties in different color zones can sell alcohol until different times of night. For detailed restrictions, check here. Indoor dining is currently at 50% capacity in the counties with the lightest restrictions, and closed in others.

Connecticut: Gov. Ned Lamont announced Connecticut would enter Phase 2 on June 17 with a 50% capacity restriction at restaurants. Bars remain closed.

Delaware: The state released new guidelines on Jan. 8 that increased indoor dining capacity to 30%. Restaurants may sell alcohol past 10 p.m., the previous curfew.

District of Columbia: In preparation for the Jan. 20 presidential inauguration, the District closed indoor dining and implemented a curfew. As of Jan. 22 at 5 a.m., restaurants may operate at an indoor dining capacity of 25%, and alcohol may be sold until 12 a.m.

Florida: On Sept. 25, Gov. DeSantis lifted all remaining restrictions on restaurants and cities.

Georgia: On June 16, Gov. Brian Kemp signed an executive order that allowed restaurants to operate at 100% capacity with no party maximum while bars can have up to 50 people inside.

Atlanta has set Sept. 24 as the target for Phase 3 reopening but there has been no update from Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms. Georgia’s largest city entered Phase 2 in early September.

Hawaii: The state is in Phase 2 out of a four-phase plan. State officials didn’t release capacity restrictions for restaurants, but a Sept. 22 emergency order outlined the reopening guidelines. Restaurants can reopen at 50% capacity and tables of more than five people from the same household are forbidden. Diners must make reservations and provide contact information.

Idaho: The state entered Phase 4 re-opening on June 13 and has extended orders to remain in Phase 4 throughout the summer. Restaurants and bars can operate at 100% capacity as long as there is enough room to space patrons six feet apart.

Illinois: The city of Chicago is entering “stay-at-home” restrictions on Monday, but businesses will not be forced to close, just to cease operations at 11 p.m. Mayor Lori Lightfoot did not specify how long the lockdown would last but said the city was at a “critical point” in its containment of the disease.

Amid rising case counts, the city of Chicago temporarily closed indoor dining beginning Oct. 30. Restaurants are currently limited to takeout and delivery only, with outdoor seating open where available. This followed earlier measures by the state of Illinois, which began closing with rising case counts.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker said that the restrictions could be lifted after 14 days if the region’s positivity rate is 6.5% or lower for 3 days straight. If the rate grows beyond 8% after 14 days, the state could go into stricter lockdown measures.

Indiana: On Sept. 26, Indiana plans to move to Phase 5 of reopening across the state. All businesses will resume, and patrons will be required to wear masks outside of their homes, except when eating or drinking.

Iowa: Gov. Kim Reynolds instituted a statewide mask mandate — the first for the state since the pandemic began.

Kansas: Gov. Laura Kelly announced plans to remain in Phase 3 on July 6 across the state where restaurants can resume serving at full capacity, so long as tables remain six feet apart.

Kentucky: Gov. Andy Beshear reopened indoor dining at 50% capacity in the state in early December; however, restaurants are required to stop serving food at 11 p.m. and to close at 12 a.m.

Louisiana: Gov. John Bel Edwards announced in early January that the state would remain in Phase 2 until at least Feb. 10. Restaurants are limited to 50% capacity under Phase 2.

Maine: Patrons must wear masks when dining indoors except when physically eating food, according to the latest statement from Gov. Janet Mills.

On Oct. 7, Maine Gov. Janet Mills announced the reopening date for bars would be Nov. 2. On Oct. 13, capacity in restaurants will increase to 50% or 100 people, whichever is lower.

Maryland: Gov. Larry Hogan’s previous 10 p.m. curfew for restaurants has ceased as of Feb. 1. Hogan cited low positivity rates across several weeks in the state.

Massachusetts: The city of Boston will moved on to Phase 2 of the state’s reopening plan on Feb. 1, but most businesses will remain at 25% capacity. The rest of the state is in Phase 2 already.

Gov. Charlie D. Baker announced a restaurant curfew on Nov. 3 amid rising case counts in the state. Between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m., residents are advised to stay at home except to go on walks, go to work or go to the grocery store. Restaurants must stop serving seated patrons at 9:30 p.m. but can provide takeout after that time.

Michigan: The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services issued new guidance on Nov. 15 banning indoor dining in the state.

Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said “Right now, there are thousands of cases a day and hundreds of deaths a week in Michigan, and the number is growing. If we don’t act now, thousands more will die, and our hospitals will continue to be overwhelmed.”

Minnesota: As of Jan. 10, Gov. Tim Walz authorized restaurants to increase indoor dining capacity to 50% with a maximum of 150 people.

Mississippi: Restaurants and bars are limited to 75% capacity indoors.

Missouri: On June 2, the state entered Phase 2, meaning that everything was open at 100% capacity.

Montana:

The 10 p.m. curfew on restaurants and bars across the state was lifted by Gov. Greg Gianforte.

The curfew was initially put into place by his predecessor, former Gov. Steve Bullock. As of Jan. 15, no capacity limits are placed on businesses by the government; it is up to the business to determine capacity limits.

Nebraska: As of Dec. 28, all businesses can operate at 100% capacity; however, social distancing measures must stay in place.

Nevada: Indoor dining has been moved down to 25% capacity across the state. Restaurants cannot accept patrons without reservations anymore either except at quick-service restaurants or food courts, and tables are limited to four people each.

New Hampshire: Restaurant tables must be at least six feet apart with no more than six adults or 10 people in total at each table. Certain counties in New Hampshire must still remain at 50% capacity in restaurants depending on percent positive rate while most are allowed to operate at 100%.

New Jersey: New Jersey, like New York, has reopened slowly. The state is currently in Phase 2 which is 25% capacity at indoor dining and tables are allowed a maximum of eight people.

New Mexico: On Nov. 13, Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham announced a two-week lockdown in the state Nov. 16 through Nov. 30 at which point the coronavirus rates will be assessed. 

Restaurants and bars must move to takeout and delivery exclusively under these guidelines.

New York:

Gov. Cuomo announced that if positive rates remain steady or decrease, New York City restaurants will be able to open indoor dining at 25% capacity on Feb. 14.

Some upstate New York restaurants reopened after a court ruling deemed the indoor dining closures questionable.

North Carolina: Indoor dining capacity was raised to 50% on Dec. 8 by order of Gov. Roy Cooper.

North Dakota: Health metrics determine the rate at which businesses can return to operations. About half of restaurants are at 50% capacity while the other half is at 75% and a smattering of counties are able to fully open. For more detailed information click here.

Ohio: On Sept. 23, the state’s health director released reopening guidelines that allowed restaurants and bars to reopen at full capacity so long as they allow for six feet of space between tables.

Oklahoma: Gov. Kevin Stitt issued a curfew for restaurants and bars that they must cease service at 11 p.m.; however, a county judge overturned the order on Jan. 8 and allowed restaurants and bars to remain open past curfew. On Jan. 13, Gov. Stitt removed the curfew.

Oregon: Gov. Kate Brown announced new framework for capacity limits as counties reach lower infection rates and move up in the reopening tiers. For a detailed list of each tier, check here.

Pennsylvania: On Jan. 4, Gov. Tom Wolf opened indoor dining across the state at either 25% or 50% capacity, but said restaurants must close at 11 p.m.

Rhode Island: Indoor dining capacity increased from 33% to 50% on Dec. 21, but bar areas must remain closed.

South Carolina: Restaurants and bars cannot exceed 50% capacity across the state and on-premise alcohol sales must stop at 11 p.m.

South Dakota: Indoor dining is fully open in the state by orders of the governor, though many counties are deciding their own rules.

Tennessee: Nashville restaurants have been limited to 50% capacity beginning on Nov. 30, and at 10 p.m., restaurants and bars must give a “last call” notice to customers before closing at 11 p.m.

Texas: On Oct. 8, Gov. Greg Abbott announced bars could reopen for business.

On Sept. 21, Gov. Abbott announced Texas would be allowing restaurants to reopen at 75% capacity but would keep bars closed.

Utah: A new mask mandate has been issued by Utah Gov. Gary Herbert. Businesses that fail to comply with the mask mandate will face fines.

Tables must be six feet apart but there are no restaurant capacity restrictions. Restaurants are advised to use “extreme caution” with indoor dining in places of moderate infection risk.

Vermont: Bars were allowed to reopen on Sept. 18 so long as there are dividers between the patron and the bar, and each group is six feet apart. Restaurants will remain at 50% capacity.

Virginia: Restaurants are allowed to operate at full capacity, however they must ensure tables are six feet apart. Bars inside restaurants may not reopen and patrons may not congregate around the bar.

Washington: Gov. Jay Inslee announced that on Nov. 16, the entire state would enter a new set of stricter restrictions for the following four weeks, ending Dec. 14.

Restaurants and bars must close dine-in service and move to take-out and delivery only. Outdoor dining for tables of five are permitted so long as the outdoor dining complies with the Outdoor Dining Guidance set forth by the state.

West Virginia: As of July 24, restaurants have been allowed to operate at 50% capacity. There is no guidance from the state on any further measures.

Wisconsin: Gov. Tony Evers placed a 25% cap on dine in restrictions at the beginning of Oct. as cses in Wisconsin rose to new records. A judge blocked the order less than two weeks later after a group of bar owners sued.

After restrictions were put in place by the governor at the beginning of the pandemic, the state Supreme Court struck them down meaning that businesses had to navigate safety measures on their own. Local orders differ in each county and city.

Wyoming: On Sept. 30, restaurants are expected to increase seating, but the number hasn’t yet been released. As of now, tables are allowed to have six people. There is no capacity restriction at restaurants now but tables must be six feet apart.