Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?
Catch some rays or laze in the shade at one of these 17 Portland patios. Pro tip: Don’t miss the shade rating we’ve included for each of these locations.
![Sunny's Pizza front patio features picnic tables of red, yellow, and blue.](https://6amcity.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/03ec5ca/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x608+0+742/resize/1000x563!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fk1-prod-sixam-city.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fca%2Fbf%2F7dec2ec94aa3b5315b3d14613250%2Fpdxtoday-sunnyspizzaoutdoordining.jpg)
Red, yellow, or blue — what do you do?
Photo by @sunnyspizzapdx
Restaurants
Sunny’s Pizza | 7738 SE 13th Ave. | Full sun
Park your behind on the primary-colored picnic tables and dig into delicious New York-style slices.
Montelupo Italian Market | 344 NE 28th Ave. | Fully covered
From the fettuccine to the mafaldine, you can’t go wrong indulging in fresh pasta and fresh air. Pro tip: Max party size inside the tent is six.
Takibi | 2275 NW Flanders St. | Fully covered
Behind the bamboo border you’ll find a serene oasis where you can enjoy Japanese-inspired cuisine from the comfort of a Snow Peak camp chair. Pro tip: Wine bottles are half-off on Thursday.
Phuket Cafe | 1818 NW 23rd Pl. | Fully covered
Embark on a culinary journey inside this Thai restaurant’s sidewalk seating designed to look like a train car.
![Pork belly tacos at Matt's BBQ Tacos](https://6amcity.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/8443f52/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1080x608+0+715/resize/1000x563!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fk1-prod-sixam-city.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fea%2F41%2F50bc94e1444fb3f8e3c6d5def1e3%2Fpdxtoday-mattsbbqtacosoutdoordining.jpeg)
Two hands are required for these tacos.
Photo by @mattsbbqtacos
Food truck pods
Hinterland Bar & Carts | 2216 SE 50th Ave. | Fully covered
Burger Stevens and Matt’s BBQ Tacos headline this collection of eateries, which offers permanent dishes and silverware to cut down on waste.
Midtown Beer Garden | 431 SW Harvey Milk St. | Partially covered
Portland’s oldest food cart pod’s been reimagined, offering seating for 300 folks as well as easy wheelchair access. Pro tip: Local music acts perform occasionally on the stage.
Lil’ America | 1015 SE Stark St. | Partially covered
While some tables are exposed, umbrellas and a large canopy provide an escape from sun or rain as you munch on lunch.
St. Johns Food & Beer Porch | 7316 N. Lombard St. | Partially covered
Pizza or sushi tickle your fancy? There are 16 independently owned and operated food carts that call this place home.
![People enjoy the rooftop bar at KEX Hotel in Portland](https://6amcity.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/16870f1/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1000x563+0+0/resize/1000x563!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fk1-prod-sixam-city.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fc6%2F1a%2Fc25dae104b2c92ab8cfbd7311a15%2Fpdxtoday-thesunsetroom.jpg)
Rooftop dining with a view.
Photo by @kexportland
Bars and breweries
The Sunset Room | 100 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Partially shaded
Imbibe a tropical cocktail (Jamaican daiquiri, anyone?) and snack on small plates like tuna crudo across from The Fair-Haired Dumbbell during golden hour. Pro tip: If you’re still hungry, try KEX Hotel’s other dining venue, Pacific Standard.
Portland Pub - Crux Fermentation Project | 2715 SE Eighth Ave., Ste. 175 | Partially shaded
Nestled in the shadow of Darigold, this outpost of the Bend brewery serves up sandwiches, burgers, and other hearty pub fare alongside their tasty beers.
Noble Rot | 1111 E. Burnside St., fourth floor | Partially shaded
Sipping vino and dining on entrees made with ingredients grown on the rooftop garden is certainly an elevated experience.
Bauman’s on Oak | 930 SE Oak St. | Partially shaded
Enjoy the spring menu curated by chef Daniel Green (formerly of Cafe Olli) on this award-winning cidery’s dog-friendly patio, which is also home to a pair of apple trees from the Bauman family farm in Gervais. Prepare yourself... cider slushies are coming this summer.
Dirty Pretty | 638 E. Burnside St. | Partially shaded
“Palm Springs in Portland” is the vibe that this cocktail bar brings to its new patio, coninciding with its one-year anniversary. Kick back under cabanas and enjoy a full food and drink menu, plus brunch (and a potential drag version). Sunday afternoon parties and movie nights are also on the summer agenda.
Fools and Horses + Pink Rabbit | 226 NW 12th Ave. + 232 NW 12th Ave. | Fully covered
These Uncommon Concepts spots are next to each other in the Pearl District, and although each one offers a distinct experience inside, the two are pairing up on the exterior to create a mega-patio with cozy picnic and coffee tables, disco balls, and QR code ordering for their respective kitchens. Expect to see DJ sets, a new weekend brunch menu, and Pride celebrations soon.
![A fire pit blazes in the foreground as people enjoy outdoor dining at Flying Fish in Portland.](https://6amcity.brightspotcdn.com/dims4/default/88bed33/2147483647/strip/true/crop/1440x811+0+257/resize/1000x563!/quality/90/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fk1-prod-sixam-city.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fbrightspot%2Fef%2Ff3%2Fe76a60b94309afde86a307ac4e88%2Fpdxtoday-flyingfishoutdoordining.jpg)
If the fire pit doesn’t warm you up, the clam chowder will.
Photo by Kara Stokes + @flyingfishpdx
Heated patios
Flying Fish | 3004 E. Burnside St. | Partially covered
The sustainably harvested seafood will have you hook, line, and sinker and ready to come back for more — especially when you’re cozied up next to the fire pit.
Rontoms | 600 E. Burnside St. | Partially shaded
This bar’s expansive patio out back is a great place to grab a drink and eat from a small-but-satisfying menu. Pro tip: Challenge your bestie to a round of table tennis.
Gado Gado | 1801 NE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. | Partially shaded
You gotta go to this Asian fusion restaurant that keeps its guests comfortable with propane heaters.
There are plenty more heated patio options to keep you toasty.