Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in North Portland

30 restaurants available nearby

1. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5655)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • SE Portland

Booked 79 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.

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2. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(188)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • NW Portland

Booked 35 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.

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3. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

Awesome(4438)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 49 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.

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4. Screen Door - Eastside

4.8

Exceptional(963)

Price: Moderate

• Regional American (Southern) • NE Portland

Booked 61 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.

5. Gado Gado

4.8

Exceptional(156)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • NE Portland

Booked 26 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.

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6. Laurelhurst Market

4.8

Exceptional(948)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • NE Portland

Booked 39 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!

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7. Salty's on the Columbia

4.7

Exceptional(7980)

Price: Very Expensive

• Seafood • NE Portland

Booked 70 times today

Salty’s on the Columbia River serves award-winning Pacific Northwest Coastal Cuisine with astonishing waterfront views and endearing hospitality. For nearly four decades, Salty’s has proudly welcomed generations of locals and travelers celebrating vacations, engagements, business, or simply a lovely day on the water. Beautifully decorated to lift your spirits, we welcome you to take in the amazing waterfront and mountain views and fresh air of the Columbia River. Salty’s on the Columbia River is ranked as one of Portland’s best restaurants winning honors as one of the Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants and Top 100 Best Brunches in America by OpenTable, and Eater’s #1 of the 15 Essential Portland Seafood Restaurants. Our Northwest wine menu has won the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since 2003. We are proudly independent, family owned and operated with woman ownership.

8. Oma's Hideaway

4.7

Exceptional(148)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • SE Portland

Booked 20 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.

9. Noble Rot

4.8

Exceptional(2303)

Price: Expensive

• American • NE Portland

Booked 31 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.

10. Alpenrausch

4.5

Awesome(206)

Price: Expensive

• Contemporary European • SE Portland

Booked 20 times today

Named one of 20 Best New Restaurants in America for 2024 By Bon Appetit! In a distant European city, Fabian and Miriam vanished into the Alps, trading their city lives for mountain solitude. Once busy young professionals, their days were consumed by demanding careers, their rare weekends cherished for dining out and dancing, occasionally venturing into the mountains.But destiny intervened when Miriam inherited her grandfather's Alpine hut, nestled amidst the rustic charms of the mountains. They cut ties with the city, forsaking it for good. Days were spent farming, foraging, crafting cheese, and making wine. Nights brought cooking, baking, wine-drinking, and stargazing.Friends from the city visited, but Fabian and Miriam never looked back. They were drawn deeper into the mountains, caught in the Alpenrausch's dual meaning—the exhilaration of mountain air and the intoxication of good company, fine wine, and schnapps.Come experience Alpenrausch!

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Christian
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
This place was amazing. Food was top notch. We had great service and good atmosphere, great view. Wish the deck was open but it was still a very nice experience. I would recommend it to anyone.
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Departure Restaurant and LoungePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
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4.4
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Shannon
San Francisco Bay Area •1 review
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Incredible. We had the tasting menu and it was phenomenal. Service was attentive and positive. The beets were sensational. Will definitely go back.
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Mediterranean Exploration CompanyPrice: Expensive• Mediterranean• NW Portland
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4.8
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AddyVIP
Seattle / Eastern Washington •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
We had the radicchio salad, beef and pork gnocchi and tagliata. The salad was so fresh and delicious, the Caesar style dressing was absolutely to die for and it wasn’t overdressed (which is a usual problem for me). The beef and pork gnocchi was soft and tender, and the ragu was so flavorful. The tagliata was cooked to perfection and the chimichurri was the perfect compliment. I’m really glad I didn’t let the string of poor reviews impact my decision to dine here. Perfect atmosphere, impeccable service and some of the best Italian food I’ve had in a while. Brava Nostrana!
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• SE Portland
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4.7
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Pete
Las Vegas •28 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
Really enjoyed brunch. It's been awhile since I've visited, but I see the food is still as great as ever! Chicken and waffle combo was super good, service was very courteous and prompt. So glad they've implemented online reservations. All staff I encountered were really nice and they make you feel welcome.
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Screen Door - EastsidePrice: Moderate• Regional American (Southern)• NE Portland
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4.8
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Matthew
Portland / Oregon •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 5 days ago
Every dish was a surprising delight. We ordered the rice table. I wasn’t sure what to expect, and found a feast of delicious and very different foods. The chicken satay redefined that dish for me. The clams with some kind of chewy pork infused croutons was fantastic. The corn fritters were to die for, as was the apple cider donut for dessert. We left both completely stuffed and sure to come back. Our server was lovely and knowledgeable.
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Gado GadoPrice: Expensive• Indonesian / Malaysian• NE Portland
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4.8

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30 restaurants available nearby

1. Nostrana

2. Mediterranean Exploration Company

3. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4. Screen Door - Eastside

5. Gado Gado

6. Laurelhurst Market

7. Salty's on the Columbia

8. Oma's Hideaway

9. Noble Rot

10. Alpenrausch

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