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Support your favorites 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! And wear a mask :-)

Outdoor Patios -- NORTH East

Amalfi's

GlüBar at Imperial on Alberta

GlüBar at Imperial on Alberta

Amalfi's cozy outdoor patio

Covered tent on their patio. Two tabletop fire pits and heat lamps, overhead string lights, music, funky plants, and drapes for color and softness.

Their Mercado has goodies to heat and eat later!

GlüBar at Imperial on Alberta

GlüBar at Imperial on Alberta

GlüBar at Imperial on Alberta

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They’re glüehing this crazy world back together with hot mulled wine, cider and beer :-) You can bring in take-out from neighboring restaurants.

Six covered picnic tables. 

Mississippi Pizza Pub

GlüBar at Imperial on Alberta

Mississippi Pizza Pub

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Roadside dining in their sidewalk hut. 

Take out pizza on-site or drive-up, or grab a frozen one to enjoy anytime! Market shop inside with snacks and treats.

Quaintrelle

Radio Room and Keys Lounge

Mississippi Pizza Pub

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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! And pssst... they have a Friday night prime rib special :-)

Prost

Radio Room and Keys Lounge

Radio Room and Keys Lounge

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A couple of big and cozy tented patios with a dozen  picnic tables and a table top 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

Radio Room and Keys Lounge

Radio Room and Keys Lounge

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The Radio Room has long been popular for it's patios all year long, and is especially much appreciated this season! It's sister bar, the Keys (Killingsworth) also has patio eats and drinks.

Salty's

Stormbreaker--Two locations North

Stormbreaker--Two locations North

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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. Lunch and dinner.

Stormbreaker--Two locations North

Stormbreaker--Two locations North

Stormbreaker--Two locations North

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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!


Tin Shed and Teote

Stormbreaker--Two locations North

Von Ebert Brewing Glendoveer

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These two are often mentioned as they have great patios, but Tin Shed is closed until the Spring and Teote is only doing take out and delivery.


Von Ebert Brewing Glendoveer

Von Ebert Brewing Glendoveer

Von Ebert Brewing Glendoveer

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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

Von Ebert Brewing Glendoveer

Hilt, McPeet's, NePo42

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So... 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 like they allow smoking, get too crowded, too enclosed, or you have to go inside too much. Google them and use your best judgement :-)


Best of southeast outdoor dining

3 Doors Down

Imperial Bottleshop & Taproom

3 Doors Down

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Lovely dining just off Hawthorne and this forever favorite Portland restaurant. Experience extra attention to detail and safety.

Chameleon

Imperial Bottleshop & Taproom

3 Doors Down

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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

Imperial Bottleshop & Taproom

Imperial Bottleshop & Taproom

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How cute are these teepees?!! This is their Division location. Reserve in advance online, and be sure to order take-out from neighbor Bollywood too! Their Alberta location also has covered tables. See GlüBar post...

OK Omens

Threshold Brewing

Imperial Bottleshop & Taproom

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Sister Wine Bar to Castagna Restaurant. Private little heated cabanas! Fine dining food and lots of incredible wines! Reserve soon! How cute is this?!

Spaceroom Lounge

Threshold Brewing

Threshold Brewing

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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

Threshold Brewing

Threshold Brewing

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This Montavilla neighborhood 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

Vino Veritas

Vino Veritas

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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!

General notes about outdoor dining cooperation...

Wear your mask while not imbibing, consider distance from nearest diner, sanitize hands, and tip extra BIG! Restaurants often require reservations and things change. Phone first! Also... bundle up and dress WARM! These places are still open air and can still be chilly even with heaters.

Best of the northwest outdoor dining

Cafe Nell

Ten Barrel Brewing

Ten Barrel Brewing

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Spectacular outdoor oasis that will be awesome this summer too! A favorite pick! Put this one at the top of your list. Lunch & dinner. RSVP.

Ten Barrel Brewing

Ten Barrel Brewing

Ten Barrel Brewing

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Offering outdoor seating on their enclosed rooftop and also sidewalk tables. Extra seating when it's not raining, and blankets for sale. Again -- keep in mind it gets chilly out there! :-)

Two Wrongs

Ten Barrel Brewing

Two Wrongs

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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!

Other notes

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Disclaimer

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 now help people find outdoor places to enjoy! And also help restaurants get word out about their various patios. Do your part to help keep them in business and get take out often too!


I'll get out there a bit, but I'm actually laying low for the most part and have not visited most of these places during this Covid craziness. Of note, please realize that while imbibing outside on patios is generally considered low-risk, do know that I am not commenting on, recommending, or making any guarantees about overall safety. Certainly you are safest just staying alone at home. But it's also quite a pleasure to meet up with a friend or two in an outdoor environment!

About that meeting up with a friend or two...

Bear in mind that if you are out with more than one person, it could be difficult to maintain a six foot distance when sharing a table. You'll be outside, though depending on exact air/wind flow and the direction of it, you may be exposed to other diners, whether they share your table or are sitting/standing nearby. Pay attention to your level of comfort. And keep your mask on to the degree possible.

Heat (Cold)

Bundle up! If it's cold outside, it may still be cold "inside" the tents too. Dress in layers! Wear warm socks and shoes! Even BYOB -- Bring Your Own Blanket :-)

Know of a Place? Tell me about it!

Let me know of any TOP FAVORITE places you know of to be added here, and add why they're awesome. Overhead protection and heat are requirements this time of year! Email cindy@thehappymermaid.com


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