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23 Portland Restaurants For Outdoor Dining

From patios to individual cabanas, here’s where to eat and drink al fresco

by Alex Frane Updated
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One of the outdoor dining booths at Oma’s Hideaway. Oma’s offers both individual dining pods, blocked off with partitions, and a larger back patio for outdoor seating.
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by Alex Frane Updated

Portland has always been proud of its patios, with restaurants and bars across the city sporting outdoor seating year round. During the pandemic, that flexibility has become a lifeline, and even as more and more places open their doors for full capacity indoor dining, the patios, plazas, and sidewalk seating areas remain. Some of them are holdovers from previous, pre-pandemic days. Others are newly constructed spaces where diners can enjoy a meal outdoors. While al fresco dining has always been a popular move in Portland, in 2022, it’s ubiquitous, even when it gets gray and rainy.

Because of that, there are dozens, if not hundreds, of restaurants around town offering a few seats outside where they can sit outside and eat something delicious, often along sidewalks or into the now-emptied parking areas. However, the ones on this map these offer an extra level of comfort to ward off the poor weather. This map focuses primarily on restaurants offering outdoor dining — those looking for bars, rooftops, picnic options, and food cart pods can find all of that at Eater Portland’s Guide to Eating Outside.

Note: Health experts consider dining out to be a high-risk activity for the unvaccinated; it may pose a risk for the vaccinated, especially in areas with substantial COVID transmission.

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BGs Food Cartel

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Beaverton’s sprawling food cart pod is one of the culinary hotspots in Beaverton, with various vendors serving things like po’boys, barbecue, and vegan fried chicken sandwiches. On nice days, the string-light-lit outdoor space is cozy and spacious, while rainy and gray days are best suited to the covered patio with its large heat lamps.

4250 SW Rose Biggi Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 605-9163
(503) 605-9163

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Gabagool

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One of the city’s top Italian restaurants for its heaping bowls of silky noodles and crispy polenta dishes, Gabagool offers takeout and has returned to indoor dining. But those wanting to remain outdoors have a few options: There’s the covered patio area with bench seating and free-standing tables, and there’s a few free-standing tables out on the sidewalk with umbrellas. When the sun beats down on warmer days it’s best to go for the covered patio, but on more temperate evenings there are plenty of choices.

7955 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203
(503) 894-9096
(503) 894-9096

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Yalla

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One branch of the Sesame Collective restaurant group, Multnomah Village’s Yalla features a menu of Mediterranean dishes like meze platters, pastrami, kebabs, and a pretty excellent fried chicken with harissa honey and pickled cauliflower. Opening in the summer of 2020 meant patio seating was essentially required, so the team went all out. In front, diners can find individual picnic pods, covered and partially walled, complete with cherry-red bussing trays. In back, a covered wooden deck with heat lamps and white metal seating provides for small groups. 

7850 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
(503) 206-4007
(503) 206-4007

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The Fireside

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A charming gastropub serving tavern staples like a smash burger, fried chicken sandwich, and pasta dishes alongside spirit-forward cocktails on the bustling NW 23rd Avenue, Fireside went all out with its COVID-era patio. The elaborate wooden seating area stretches halfway up the block, fully ventilated at the back but covered and lined with heaters to protect diners as they enjoy a fire-roasted brownie or whiskey drink. 

801 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
(503) 477-9505
(503) 477-9505

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Ringside Steakhouse

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Part of the appeal of this long-celebrated steakhouse is its moody, old-school interiors, with its table-side lamps and fireplaces. But as a pandemic necessity, Ringside decided to design its own outdoor dining space, and it’s a beauty. Tables draped in the same white tablecloths as the inside fill the secluded, tree-lined space, covered and accompanied by heat lamps. The restaurant takes reservations for dinners of dry-aged steaks and James Beard’s favorite onion rings.

2165 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97210
(503) 223-1513
(503) 223-1513

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G-Love New American Kitchen

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Portland’s eclectic vegetable-centric restaurant, G-Love, has put its ample front patio space to good use ever since the pandemic allowed. Like the dining room, the patio is bright and minimalist, with the white tables providing a stark contrast to G-Love’s vivid culinary creations and colorfully garnished mixed drinks. For the rainy weather the patio is still covered (with white tents, naturally), heated, and lighted.

1615 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(971) 229-1043
(971) 229-1043

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The Star

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One of the few dedicated deep-dish pizzerias in town, the sprawling Star in the Pearl has a spacious but cozy patio out front. A number of tables —including some standing room cocktail tables — are warmed by numerous heat lamps, while a roof keeps the rain out. It’s best enjoyed with a hot and cheesy deep dish pizza and a glass or two of red wine to drive off the last of the gray skies.

1309 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 300-7827
(503) 300-7827
Guests in masks sit on an industrial patio with a roof and heat lamps
Outdoor dining at the Star
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Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails

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The fabulous Thai barbecue restaurant Eem has gone through a number of pivots during the pandemic, offering everything from family meals for takeout to delivering cocktails. For outdoor dining it offers a number of booths made of wood and corrugate plastic for solo diners and small groups. Each has individual fire pits, allowing visitors to stay warm while enjoying items like the brisket burnt ends in white curry and wild and flowery cocktails.

3808 N Williams Ave st 127, Portland, OR 97227
(971) 295-1645
(971) 295-1645

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Normandie

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Bretonic seafood restaurant Normandie has accepted vaccinated diners inside for a while now, but those who still feel more safe dining al fresco will be comfortable on the erected wooden sidewalk patio. It’s now fully enclosed, save for one side, and decorated with assorted plants. Tables are heated by individual gas heaters, so even when the skies are gray and full of rain, it’s still a pleasant environment to enjoy some savory cocktails and charred octopus or gochujang pork lettuce wraps.

1005 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 233-4129
(503) 233-4129

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Double Dragon

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SE Division cocktail bar and restaurant Double Dragon has always had a nice patio. However, during the pandemic, the team has poured time, money, and effort into bolstering the sprawling sidewalk patio, adding roofs, low fences, heat lamps, and umbrellas for shade. Order a couple of the bar’s tropical cocktails and a thick pork belly or tofu sandwich, and help usher in spring.

1235 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
(503) 230-8340
(503) 230-8340

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Verdigris

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Chef Johnny Nunn has moved his cozy French restaurant up the street to his more casual cafe space, Daisy. On the covered, paved patio diners can find the same high quality three-course meals (and a la carte options), plus wine, beer, and cocktails. A cover keeps the sun out of diners’ faces while heaters keep things warm when temperatures dip. It’s a great spot to hit for happy hour when visitors can find $1 oysters and discounted wine and cocktails.

1465 NE Prescott St suite f, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 894-8125
(503) 894-8125

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Quaintrelle

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The elegant, local-obsessed fine dining restaurant Quaintrelle sports a back patio that’s nearly as stunning as its interior. Fully secluded from the street and surrounded by bamboo and other plants, it offers a charming respite where diners can dig into colorful plates of decoratively prepared scallops and herb-laden vegetable dishes. In hot weather, the warehouse-style glass doors at the entrance to the patio are brought up, creating a seamless passage from the interior out to the patio, so those sitting at the bar can have a refreshing breeze from outside while still staying shaded.

2032 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202
(503) 200-5787
(503) 200-5787

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Mirisata

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Vegan, worker-owned Sri Lankan restaurant Mirisata serves colorful dishes of aromatic, herb-laden dhal, curry, fried rice, and sambol alongside roti and fritters. All of it is transportive to warmer climes, especially under the covered, heated wooden patio out front on Belmont.

2420 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 233-4675
(503) 233-4675

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DarSalam

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This Alberta Iraqi restaurant is home to both a front and back patio, the building flanked by eye-catching a-frames under which diners devour lamb khema or crispy, doughnut-shaped falafel. On chillier, rainier days, it’s best to warm up with a cup of tea; on warmer days, snack on meze in the sunshine.

2921 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 206-6148
(503) 206-6148

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Gabbiano's

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The classic East Coast Italian-style restaurant Gabbiano’s moved into the space formerly home to Yakuza, which included taking over the spacious back patio. The exterior matches the interior with its red-and-white-checkered tables, red wooden patio roofing, and vintage wooden chairs. With a plate of chicken parmesan or the crab and squid ink “girlfriend pasta,” and a glass of Tuscan wine, the day’s troubles will seem a world away. 

5411 NE 30th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 719-4373
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Flying Fish Company

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Lyf Gildersleeve’s sustainable fish market and restaurant Flying Fish Co. has built a charming little patio where diners can enjoy the seafood and wine of the market in relative comfort. Short, bright-toned hardwood walls, blue umbrellas, and bamboo offer protection from the rain, while heaters keep things warm. Recently, it upgraded the space with Chef Shack, a food cart serving guest chef specials and hosting live music.

3004 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
(971) 806-6747
(971) 806-6747

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Oma's Hideaway

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From the team behind Gado Gado, Oma’s Hideaway has opened its spacious back patio for dining, arrayed with umbrella-shaded tables and heaters; toward the front, diners can sit in partitioned outdoor dining “booths” along the perimeter of the restaurant, festooned by brilliantly patterned tablecloths. In either space, diners can feast on the Malaysian and Chinese cooking, as well as an exceptional cheeseburger served with crinkle fries.

3131 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
(971) 754-4923
(971) 754-4923
A person in overalls drops off a plate of food at a table outside Oma’s Hideaway
Brittnee Kumre drops off food to Mickayla Dundeas, center, and Michaila Grant, left, at Oma’s Hideaway.
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Laurelhurst Market

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One of the earlier restaurants to convert to outdoor dining, lauded steakhouse and butcher counter Laurelhurst Market fully renovated its parking lot. Now, it has a sprawling wooden patio with tented tables in the summer and a full cover in the colder months, and offers table service to enjoy its high-quality steak dinners, cocktails, and wine.

3155 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 206-3097
(503) 206-3097

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Tacovore

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The popular taqueria on NE Fremont offers two kinds of winterized outdoor seating: the spacious tent out back offers full cover and heat, along with picnic tables for dining, while the covered wooden patio in front offers more stylish seating, also partially enclosed and heated. At both, diners can enjoy plates of tacos and enough margaritas to drive away the chill. 

3707 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212
(503) 719-4898
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Gado Gado

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Gado Gado was quick to set up outside dining on its parking lot in Hollywood after COVID-19 struck, and even after facing numerous crises including break-ins and snow storms, it’s still going strong. Plant-filled, covered, and heated with standing heat lanterns, it’s a lovely and cozy place to dine on the restaurant’s signature Indonesian and Chinese curries, dumplings, and salads.

1801 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97212
(503) 206-8778
(503) 206-8778

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Wajan

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This Burnside Indonesian cafe has extensive outdoor seating surrounding the restaurant, where visitors dip spoons into bubur ayam, a turmeric-scented rice porridge, or sayur nangka, a curried jackfruit soup. Lined with plants, the patio is warmed by heaters on cold days and breezy on hot days — with a few tables in the sun for those who wish to bask.

4611 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97215
(503) 206-5916
(503) 206-5916

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Bang Bang

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Thai drinking spot Bang Bang took over its nearby parking lot in the summer of 2020, with the owners building a stylish wooden planter system for walls and adding covers for inclement weather. On nicer days, the entire area is filled with seating so that diners can enjoy the rice bowls, Old Fashioneds, and crispy, shallot-coated chicken wings.

4727 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97213
(503) 287-3846
(503) 287-3846

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Valley Public House

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A new food hall in nearby Happy Valley, Valley Public House offers thick square slabs of Ranch pizza and enchiladas and moles from Tamale Boy. The bar keeps a slate of beverages on tap, from beers to cocktails to kombuchas, with two outdoor patios — one family-friendly and another 21+ — sporting stone fireplaces and cushioned chairs. Order takeout food from any of the businesses, grab a few drinks, and nab one of the outdoor seats for dinner or weekend brunch.

12960 SE 162nd Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086
(971) 271-2099
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BGs Food Cartel

4250 SW Rose Biggi Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005

Beaverton’s sprawling food cart pod is one of the culinary hotspots in Beaverton, with various vendors serving things like po’boys, barbecue, and vegan fried chicken sandwiches. On nice days, the string-light-lit outdoor space is cozy and spacious, while rainy and gray days are best suited to the covered patio with its large heat lamps.

4250 SW Rose Biggi Ave, Beaverton, OR 97005
(503) 605-9163
(503) 605-9163

Gabagool

7955 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203

One of the city’s top Italian restaurants for its heaping bowls of silky noodles and crispy polenta dishes, Gabagool offers takeout and has returned to indoor dining. But those wanting to remain outdoors have a few options: There’s the covered patio area with bench seating and free-standing tables, and there’s a few free-standing tables out on the sidewalk with umbrellas. When the sun beats down on warmer days it’s best to go for the covered patio, but on more temperate evenings there are plenty of choices.

7955 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97203
(503) 894-9096
(503) 894-9096

Yalla

7850 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219

One branch of the Sesame Collective restaurant group, Multnomah Village’s Yalla features a menu of Mediterranean dishes like meze platters, pastrami, kebabs, and a pretty excellent fried chicken with harissa honey and pickled cauliflower. Opening in the summer of 2020 meant patio seating was essentially required, so the team went all out. In front, diners can find individual picnic pods, covered and partially walled, complete with cherry-red bussing trays. In back, a covered wooden deck with heat lamps and white metal seating provides for small groups. 

7850 SW Capitol Hwy, Portland, OR 97219
(503) 206-4007
(503) 206-4007

The Fireside

801 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210

A charming gastropub serving tavern staples like a smash burger, fried chicken sandwich, and pasta dishes alongside spirit-forward cocktails on the bustling NW 23rd Avenue, Fireside went all out with its COVID-era patio. The elaborate wooden seating area stretches halfway up the block, fully ventilated at the back but covered and lined with heaters to protect diners as they enjoy a fire-roasted brownie or whiskey drink. 

801 NW 23rd Ave, Portland, OR 97210
(503) 477-9505
(503) 477-9505

Ringside Steakhouse

2165 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97210

Part of the appeal of this long-celebrated steakhouse is its moody, old-school interiors, with its table-side lamps and fireplaces. But as a pandemic necessity, Ringside decided to design its own outdoor dining space, and it’s a beauty. Tables draped in the same white tablecloths as the inside fill the secluded, tree-lined space, covered and accompanied by heat lamps. The restaurant takes reservations for dinners of dry-aged steaks and James Beard’s favorite onion rings.

2165 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97210
(503) 223-1513
(503) 223-1513

G-Love New American Kitchen

1615 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209

Portland’s eclectic vegetable-centric restaurant, G-Love, has put its ample front patio space to good use ever since the pandemic allowed. Like the dining room, the patio is bright and minimalist, with the white tables providing a stark contrast to G-Love’s vivid culinary creations and colorfully garnished mixed drinks. For the rainy weather the patio is still covered (with white tents, naturally), heated, and lighted.

1615 NW 21st Ave, Portland, OR 97209
(971) 229-1043
(971) 229-1043

The Star

1309 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209
Guests in masks sit on an industrial patio with a roof and heat lamps
Outdoor dining at the Star
The Star/Official

One of the few dedicated deep-dish pizzerias in town, the sprawling Star in the Pearl has a spacious but cozy patio out front. A number of tables —including some standing room cocktail tables — are warmed by numerous heat lamps, while a roof keeps the rain out. It’s best enjoyed with a hot and cheesy deep dish pizza and a glass or two of red wine to drive off the last of the gray skies.

1309 NW Hoyt St, Portland, OR 97209
(503) 300-7827
(503) 300-7827
Guests in masks sit on an industrial patio with a roof and heat lamps
Outdoor dining at the Star
The Star/Official

Eem - Thai BBQ & Cocktails

3808 N Williams Ave st 127, Portland, OR 97227

The fabulous Thai barbecue restaurant Eem has gone through a number of pivots during the pandemic, offering everything from family meals for takeout to delivering cocktails. For outdoor dining it offers a number of booths made of wood and corrugate plastic for solo diners and small groups. Each has individual fire pits, allowing visitors to stay warm while enjoying items like the brisket burnt ends in white curry and wild and flowery cocktails.

3808 N Williams Ave st 127, Portland, OR 97227
(971) 295-1645
(971) 295-1645

Normandie

1005 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214

Bretonic seafood restaurant Normandie has accepted vaccinated diners inside for a while now, but those who still feel more safe dining al fresco will be comfortable on the erected wooden sidewalk patio. It’s now fully enclosed, save for one side, and decorated with assorted plants. Tables are heated by individual gas heaters, so even when the skies are gray and full of rain, it’s still a pleasant environment to enjoy some savory cocktails and charred octopus or gochujang pork lettuce wraps.

1005 SE Ankeny St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 233-4129
(503) 233-4129

Double Dragon

1235 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202

SE Division cocktail bar and restaurant Double Dragon has always had a nice patio. However, during the pandemic, the team has poured time, money, and effort into bolstering the sprawling sidewalk patio, adding roofs, low fences, heat lamps, and umbrellas for shade. Order a couple of the bar’s tropical cocktails and a thick pork belly or tofu sandwich, and help usher in spring.

1235 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
(503) 230-8340
(503) 230-8340

Verdigris

1465 NE Prescott St suite f, Portland, OR 97211

Chef Johnny Nunn has moved his cozy French restaurant up the street to his more casual cafe space, Daisy. On the covered, paved patio diners can find the same high quality three-course meals (and a la carte options), plus wine, beer, and cocktails. A cover keeps the sun out of diners’ faces while heaters keep things warm when temperatures dip. It’s a great spot to hit for happy hour when visitors can find $1 oysters and discounted wine and cocktails.

1465 NE Prescott St suite f, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 894-8125
(503) 894-8125

Quaintrelle

2032 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202

The elegant, local-obsessed fine dining restaurant Quaintrelle sports a back patio that’s nearly as stunning as its interior. Fully secluded from the street and surrounded by bamboo and other plants, it offers a charming respite where diners can dig into colorful plates of decoratively prepared scallops and herb-laden vegetable dishes. In hot weather, the warehouse-style glass doors at the entrance to the patio are brought up, creating a seamless passage from the interior out to the patio, so those sitting at the bar can have a refreshing breeze from outside while still staying shaded.

2032 SE Clinton St, Portland, OR 97202
(503) 200-5787
(503) 200-5787

Mirisata

2420 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214

Vegan, worker-owned Sri Lankan restaurant Mirisata serves colorful dishes of aromatic, herb-laden dhal, curry, fried rice, and sambol alongside roti and fritters. All of it is transportive to warmer climes, especially under the covered, heated wooden patio out front on Belmont.

2420 SE Belmont St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 233-4675
(503) 233-4675

DarSalam

2921 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211

This Alberta Iraqi restaurant is home to both a front and back patio, the building flanked by eye-catching a-frames under which diners devour lamb khema or crispy, doughnut-shaped falafel. On chillier, rainier days, it’s best to warm up with a cup of tea; on warmer days, snack on meze in the sunshine.

2921 NE Alberta St, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 206-6148
(503) 206-6148

Gabbiano's

5411 NE 30th Ave, Portland, OR 97211

The classic East Coast Italian-style restaurant Gabbiano’s moved into the space formerly home to Yakuza, which included taking over the spacious back patio. The exterior matches the interior with its red-and-white-checkered tables, red wooden patio roofing, and vintage wooden chairs. With a plate of chicken parmesan or the crab and squid ink “girlfriend pasta,” and a glass of Tuscan wine, the day’s troubles will seem a world away. 

5411 NE 30th Ave, Portland, OR 97211
(503) 719-4373
(503) 719-4373

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Flying Fish Company

3004 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

Lyf Gildersleeve’s sustainable fish market and restaurant Flying Fish Co. has built a charming little patio where diners can enjoy the seafood and wine of the market in relative comfort. Short, bright-toned hardwood walls, blue umbrellas, and bamboo offer protection from the rain, while heaters keep things warm. Recently, it upgraded the space with Chef Shack, a food cart serving guest chef specials and hosting live music.

3004 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
(971) 806-6747
(971) 806-6747

Oma's Hideaway

3131 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
A person in overalls drops off a plate of food at a table outside Oma’s Hideaway
Brittnee Kumre drops off food to Mickayla Dundeas, center, and Michaila Grant, left, at Oma’s Hideaway.
Molly J. Smith / EPDX

From the team behind Gado Gado, Oma’s Hideaway has opened its spacious back patio for dining, arrayed with umbrella-shaded tables and heaters; toward the front, diners can sit in partitioned outdoor dining “booths” along the perimeter of the restaurant, festooned by brilliantly patterned tablecloths. In either space, diners can feast on the Malaysian and Chinese cooking, as well as an exceptional cheeseburger served with crinkle fries.

3131 SE Division St, Portland, OR 97202
(971) 754-4923
(971) 754-4923
A person in overalls drops off a plate of food at a table outside Oma’s Hideaway
Brittnee Kumre drops off food to Mickayla Dundeas, center, and Michaila Grant, left, at Oma’s Hideaway.
Molly J. Smith / EPDX

Laurelhurst Market

3155 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214

One of the earlier restaurants to convert to outdoor dining, lauded steakhouse and butcher counter Laurelhurst Market fully renovated its parking lot. Now, it has a sprawling wooden patio with tented tables in the summer and a full cover in the colder months, and offers table service to enjoy its high-quality steak dinners, cocktails, and wine.

3155 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97214
(503) 206-3097
(503) 206-3097

Tacovore

3707 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212

The popular taqueria on NE Fremont offers two kinds of winterized outdoor seating: the spacious tent out back offers full cover and heat, along with picnic tables for dining, while the covered wooden patio in front offers more stylish seating, also partially enclosed and heated. At both, diners can enjoy plates of tacos and enough margaritas to drive away the chill. 

3707 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97212
(503) 719-4898
(503) 719-4898

Gado Gado

1801 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

Gado Gado was quick to set up outside dining on its parking lot in Hollywood after COVID-19 struck, and even after facing numerous crises including break-ins and snow storms, it’s still going strong. Plant-filled, covered, and heated with standing heat lanterns, it’s a lovely and cozy place to dine on the restaurant’s signature Indonesian and Chinese curries, dumplings, and salads.

1801 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97212
(503) 206-8778
(503) 206-8778

Wajan

4611 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97215

This Burnside Indonesian cafe has extensive outdoor seating surrounding the restaurant, where visitors dip spoons into bubur ayam, a turmeric-scented rice porridge, or sayur nangka, a curried jackfruit soup. Lined with plants, the patio is warmed by heaters on cold days and breezy on hot days — with a few tables in the sun for those who wish to bask.

4611 E Burnside St, Portland, OR 97215
(503) 206-5916
(503) 206-5916

Bang Bang

4727 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97213

Thai drinking spot Bang Bang took over its nearby parking lot in the summer of 2020, with the owners building a stylish wooden planter system for walls and adding covers for inclement weather. On nicer days, the entire area is filled with seating so that diners can enjoy the rice bowls, Old Fashioneds, and crispy, shallot-coated chicken wings.

4727 NE Fremont St, Portland, OR 97213
(503) 287-3846
(503) 287-3846

Valley Public House

12960 SE 162nd Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086

A new food hall in nearby Happy Valley, Valley Public House offers thick square slabs of Ranch pizza and enchiladas and moles from Tamale Boy. The bar keeps a slate of beverages on tap, from beers to cocktails to kombuchas, with two outdoor patios — one family-friendly and another 21+ — sporting stone fireplaces and cushioned chairs. Order takeout food from any of the businesses, grab a few drinks, and nab one of the outdoor seats for dinner or weekend brunch.

12960 SE 162nd Ave, Happy Valley, OR 97086
(971) 271-2099
(971) 271-2099

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