The al fresco dining season in Portland is short, so take advantage with this guide to some of the best decks and patios downtown. Where else do you go for fresh food and fresh air in the area? Note: map points are listed alphabetically.
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Amato's
Enjoy some real fresh air with your "Real Italian" at the India Street location's surprisingly swanky, underutilized patio.
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Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room
Boone's has plenty of outdoor seating and, like most of the Rooms restaurants, a solid happy hour during the week.
Caiola's
This West End classic has a hidden courtyard in the back, perfect if you arrive early for brunch.
Gilbert's Chowder House
Smell the briny sea breeze as you enjoy a bowl of hearty chowder with a view.
Novare Res Bier Cafe
Novare's large patio is an oasis, and while the bar is known for its beer, its concise food menu is worthy of your attention as well.
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Silly's Restaurant
This East End favorite's outdoor dining area is as sprawling as its menu.
Slab Sicilian Street Food
With authentic German biergarten tables and a stage for live music, the huge patio at Slab is hard to beat in the summer.
The Porthole Restaurant and Pub
Enjoy your Lobsterman's Breakfast with a view of the local lobstermen.
The Thirsty Pig
The Thirsty Pig will meet your needs for beer, house-made sausages, and summer breezes.
Yosaku
This Asian-inspired patio will transport you for the length of your meal, despite the restaurant's location at a five-way intersection.
Elevation Burger
Whether you prefer the burgers here or at nearby competitors Five Guys or b. Good, it's hard to argue with Elevation Burger's second floor deck overlooking Commercial Street.
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Isa
Enjoy this new bistro's eclectic menu on a cozy patio hidden alongside the building.
Portland Lobster Company
Portland Lobster Company makes the most of its short season with lobster rolls and daily live music directly on the working waterfront.
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The Treehouse
The interior of this off-peninsula spot is dreamy, but the two-tiered deck is the place to be in summer. With any luck, the owner will build the rooftop treehouse he's hinted at, too.
TIQA
The pan-Mediterranean cuisine here was designed to be eaten in the sun — now a possibility, thanks to TIQA's patio alongside the Marriott Courtyard Hotel.
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