Support your favourites or try a new place near an old friend!
Enjoy this list of outdoor patios to get OUT this winter — and beyond! Things can change — phone first. And always check your surroundings and be safe!
As the former researcher/author/publisher of the Portland Happy Hour Guidebook (and currently the owner of The Happy Mermaid Gift Shop floating next to the Island Cafe), I want to help people find outdoor places to enjoy! And also help restaurants get word out about their various patios.
General Notes & Tips
- ✦Wear your mask while not imbibing
- ✦Consider distance from nearest diner
- ✦Sanitize hands and tip extra BIG!
- ✦Restaurants often require reservations — phone first!
- ✦Bundle up and dress WARM — these places are still open air and can still be chilly even with heaters
- ✦Bring Your Own Blanket :-)
Amalfi's
A North Portland favourite with a great outdoor patio experience.
GlüBar at Imperial on Alberta
They're glüehing this crazy world back together with hot mulled wine, cider and beer :-) You can bring in take-out from neighbouring restaurants. Six covered picnic tables.
DarSalam on Alberta
Covered tent on their patio. Two tabletop fire pits and heat lamps, overhead string lights, music, funky plants, and drapes for colour and softness. Their Mercado has goodies to heat and eat later! Pleasant and most delicious dining on both front and back patios! May I recommend a bit of everything with their Chicken Kabob Mezza Platter — hummus, baba ghanoush, tahziki and your choice of flatbread or raw veggie sticks.
Quaintrelle
In the mood for a delicious al fresco fancy feast? They have take out or dine in their covered and heated vented tents. RSVP first!
Prost
A couple of big and cozy tented patios with a dozen picnic tables and a tabletop fire pit. Open for lunch and dinner every day! Large array of German beers and several food carts nearby too.
Radio Room and Keys Lounge
The Radio Room has long been popular for its patioS all year long, and is especially much appreciated this season! Its sister bar, the Keys (Killingsworth) also has patio eats and drinks.
Salty's
Glass-like, covered heated patio and beautiful views of the Columbia River! Fine dining and a lovely treat. Open for lunch and take out too. Phone first for reservations.
Stormbreaker — Two Locations North
Both locations (Mississippi and St. Johns) have plenty of covered and heated seating areas — plus a wide array of delicious, locally crafted brews and food — with full service too!
Von Ebert Brewing Glendoveer
Lovely grounds overlooking the golf course (formerly Ringside) with a permanent overhead structure, lots of heat lamps, and even more patio space outside when the weather gets nicer!
Hilt, McPeet's, NePo42
I do have to mention that I have a strong preference for restaurants and breweries over bars in general. I've listed these FYI, but technically they're not the 'cutest' go-tos and may have other issues. Google them and use your best judgement :-)
3 Doors Down
Lovely dining just off Hawthorne and this forever favourite Portland restaurant. Experience extra attention to detail and safety.
Chameleon
They know how to adapt to their environment, change their look, and make everything gorgeous here! What a beautiful patio dining experience! Phone first.
Imperial Bottleshop & Taproom
How cute are these teepees?!! This is their Division location. Reserve in advance online, and be sure to order take-out from neighbour Bollywood too! Their Alberta location also has covered tables.
OK Omens
Sister Wine Bar to Castagna Restaurant. Private little heated cabanas! Fine dining food and lots of incredible wines! Reserve soon! How cute is this?!
Ranger Station
Private tabletop heaters help keep you nice and warm, while big picnic tables give you some space. Convenient order online take-out window.
Spaceroom Lounge
Here's a big place that is highly regarded and often mentioned as one of the best outdoor venues! And delicious soups of the week too!
Threshold Brewing
This Montavilla neighbourhood has a number of outdoor pop-up patios! Threshold has awesome beer (do some tasting). They also have the best heaters and you can order food.
Vino Veritas
Another of several covered/heated pop-ups on Stark (also check out Tinker Tavern and Roscoe's), they have an excellent wine list, tasty go-with nibbles, and occasional live music!
Cafe Nell
A Northwest Portland gem with a lovely outdoor setting.
Goose Hollow
Spectacular outdoor oasis that will be awesome this summer too! A favourite pick! Put this one at the top of your list. Lunch & dinner. RSVP. They covered their famous front porch! And still serve the city's best reubens :-) Also open for lunch!
M Bar
They've done a lot with a little — and you do NOT have to go inside the tiny bar to order! Also open early for tea and coffee and breakfast snackies — pick up window service too.
North 45
Their year-round giant back patio area REALLY comes in handy now! There's even TVs for watching sports too — a rare find!
Southpark
Step up your outdoor game at this beloved downtown classic! Delicious seafood, bowls, salads, and sides. Reserve your space soon!
Ten Barrel Brewing
Offering outdoor seating on their enclosed rooftop and also sidewalk tables. Extra seating when it's not raining, and blankets for sale. Keep in mind it gets chilly out there! :-)
Two Wrongs / Papi Chulo's
Cocktail specialists with Mexican food from Papi Chulo's. Lots of plants on the patio give it a lovely warm atmosphere. The heat lamps help with that too!
Tell me about it! Let me know of any TOP FAVOURITE places you know of to be added here, and add why they're awesome. Overhead protection and heat are requirements this time of year!
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