Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown

31 restaurants available nearby

A photo of Departure Restaurant and Lounge restaurant

1. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 31 times today

From street food-styled starters and meal-sized classics, to rice and noodle specialties to ethically-sourced sushi, Departure Portland embraces the bounty of the Pacific Northwest to deliver the fiery flavors of the Far East. Whether steamed or stir-fried, smoked or sautéed, each dish leads guests to another stage along Departure's culinary adventure.

2. Hal's Cafe

4.2

Awesome(163)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 1 time today

Our upscale yet comfortable Hal's Café welcomes you in, where the familiar touches of McMenamins’ signature art combine with natural light, phenomenal stained glass and an open kitchen with a view of chefs, for a sophisticated dining experience.Breakfast and brunch feature dishes ranging from chilaquiles to brioche french toast, and fresh bakery items and espresso. Meet up for lunch and enjoy the wood-fired pizza fresh from the custom oven, or a specialty salad or Nashville hot chicken sandwich.Dinner is a feast, with options such as roasted chicken, lamb and halibut. House-made desserts and the extensive spirits, wine, ale and craft cocktail list are pairings to any of these dining experiences. The Bloody Mary with house-pickled vegetables is highly sought-after, as is the Zeus Fizz—with house shrub syrup.

3. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5640)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 96 times today

Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day. We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

A photo of Mediterranean Exploration Company restaurant

4. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(185)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Northwest Portland

Booked 49 times today

Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor. Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.

A photo of Laurelhurst Market restaurant

5. Laurelhurst Market

4.8

Exceptional(942)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Northeast Portland

Booked 55 times today

Please note that all "Standard" reservations are for Indoor Dining. "Outdoor" is for our Covered Patio. "Bar" is at the Bar Top. If your desired type of seating is not available, please call the restaurant. (503)206-3097 Laurelhurst Market is an American restaurant, bar and butcher shop. Not too many places can do as many things well as this particular eatery. If guests just need some premium meat to bring home to cook, the butcher shop has its own entrance at the side of the building where guests can peruse all kinds of cuts of beef, lamb, pork and various kinds of house made sausages and pate. Naturally, Laurelhurst Market's menu focuses on the many fine cuts of meat that are cut on-site as well as farm fresh produce. Appetizers include the Charcuterie Board that features house made cured meats and pates with seasonal mostarda and house pickles. The most popular entrées include the Ribeye and the Olympia Provisions Pork Chop!

A photo of Screen Door - Eastside restaurant

6. Screen Door - Eastside

4.8

Exceptional(953)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Northeast Portland

Booked 81 times today

Walk-in's always welcome! Screen Door is a restaurant that presents itself as a love letter to the American South and the revival of regional cooking. Each day, the restaurant receives natural, local organic meats and produce from nearby vendors. The inclusion of regional Pacific Northwest ingredients into a menu of dishes developed in the south has created a unique flavor profile in Screen Door's menu. Many of Screen Doors dishes draw their inspiration from Louisiana and the Cajun cooking that's found there. These include our world-famous Fried Chicken, Lowcountry shrimp and grits, smoked andouille chicken gumbo and fried okra. Other items, like the house-smoked beef brisket and braised pork shoulder, come straight from the state of Texas. The rest of the South is well represented as well with a Carolina pulled pork sandwich, chicken and waffles, crispy fried oysters and a pimiento cheese & sausage biscuit sandwich with a fried egg and cheddar grits.

A photo of King Tide Fish & Shell restaurant

7. King Tide Fish & Shell

4.3

Awesome(723)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 3 times today

King Tide Fish & Shell, led by Executive Chef Alexander Diestra, is a riverfront seafood restaurant and bar inspired by the laid-back fishing lodges of family vacations gone by. With sparkling waterfront views of the Willamette, a welcoming energy and a menu that ranges from no-fuss to fancy, here at King Tide we serve fresh, inventive seafood dishes with local ingredients that are uniquely Portland.There aren't many places that command the vantage point we enjoy here at King Tide, so we like to make sure it lives up to Portland. We do that with a blend of the traditional and the non, the comfortable and the slightly twisted, the satisfying food and the swinging drink.As we like to say, King Tide is where food & drink & people always complement each other, and everything goes with the view.

8. Gado Gado

4.9

Exceptional(153)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Northeast Portland

Booked 44 times today

Nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the James Beard Awards, Gado Gado is an Indonesian-focused restaurant in Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood serving an eclectic menu that derives flavors from owners Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly’s cultural heritage, travels, and culinary backgrounds.In addition to an extensive à la carte food and drink menu, groups are invited to indulge in a bountiful family-style, chef’s choice Rice Table dinner — Gado Gado’s interpretation of the Dutch-Indonesian “Rijsttafel” feast.

9. Oma's Hideaway

4.7

Exceptional(145)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Southeast Portland

Booked 24 times today

Oma's Hideaway is a vibrant, maximalist restaurant inspired by the life and spirit of Chef Thomas Pisha Duffly's grandmother, Kiong Tien “Tina” Vandenberg. Her ability to adapt, to make the most out of limited resources, and to stay creative while projecting warmth and brightness is the guiding force behind Oma’s Hideaway.Born during the pandemic as a pop-up in the Gado Gado parking lot, Oma’s became a permanent beacon of iridescent light in Portland’s Richmond neighborhood in 2021. The menu draws from Tina’s life story, taking influence from the craveable, soul-satisfying hawker food of Singapore and Malaysia and “turning up the volume” with exaggerated yet balanced flavors in Chef Tom’s signature style. Oma’s serves dinner accompanied by a seasonal list of hand-crafted cocktails and zero-proof drinks.

10. Noble Rot

4.8

Exceptional(2298)

Price: Expensive

• American • Northeast Portland

Booked 12 times today

Restaurant Information Before Your Visit-Reserving a table and any seating requests, DOES NOT guarantee your table location upon arrival at the restaurant. However, we always do our best to honor requests when possible. -Be prepared to sit inside or outside, so hot, cold, sun, or shade. Also, we face west and can get hot during dining hours, hats and sunglasses may be necessary. We cannot block the setting sun. -Please ensure that your entire party is here for your reservation.-Please limit your stay to no more than 1.5 hours.

See what locals rave about

From verified diners like you

E
EllenVIP
Columbus •7 reviews
5.0
Dined today
Wonderful as always! LHM never disappoints- the food is excellent and the waitstaff are amazing. Hands down my favorite steakhouse in PDX.
More info
Laurelhurst MarketPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• Northeast Portland
•
4.8
L
Lizbeth
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Excellent food. Staff were welcoming and warm. Waitress was very helpful in marking the menu to show what foods were gluten free. Cider was super tasty. Lamb chops were delectable, highly recommend. 10/10 would visit again.
More info
Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• Northwest Portland
•
4.8
C
Cecilia
Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Departure in Portland offers a truly unforgettable dining experience. From the moment you step into its sleek and modern space, you're greeted with breathtaking views of the city and an atmosphere that perfectly balances sophistication with warmth. The menu is a masterpiece, blending bold flavors and creative presentation. Every dish we tried was an explosion of taste, particularly the beef skewers and amazing cocktails, which stood out as a highlight. The staff was attentive and knowledgeable, offering great recommendations and ensuring our experience was seamless from start to finish. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or just indulging in a night out, Departure is a must-visit. I can’t wait to return and explore more of their incredible menu!
More info
Departure Restaurant and LoungePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
•
4.4
K
Kurtis
Portland / Oregon •11 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
A perfect dinner (seated at counter) at Nostrana. Went on a Thursday - gnocchi night. I usually don’t choose gnocchi, but am now a convert - so pillowy and tender, and the clam sauce I chose was buttery, seasoned greatness. Our server was friendly, warm, and efficient and suggested an alternative wine by the glass that was from next door that was so good we bought a bottle to take home. Consistently amazing, and impressed my husband for date night.
More info
NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
•
4.7
JB
JulieB
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on 1 July 2024
Sunday dinner was tasty, our service was quite attentive. I’d go again
More info
Hal's CafePrice: Expensive• Contemporary American• Downtown
•
4.2

Explore OpenTable

Downtown

Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in Downtown

Price

Cuisine

Regions

Areas

Top Rated

Dining Options

Seating Options

Accessibility

31 restaurants available nearby

1. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

2. Hal's Cafe

3. Nostrana

4. Mediterranean Exploration Company

5. Laurelhurst Market

6. Screen Door - Eastside

7. King Tide Fish & Shell

8. Gado Gado

9. Oma's Hideaway

10. Noble Rot

See what locals rave about

Explore OpenTable