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.
Read More/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/46194302/eater0415_novare_res_patio_allagash.0.0.jpg)
Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Portland, Maine: 15 Great Spots
Don't waste Maine's few days of sunshine eating indoors.

1. Amato's
Portland, ME 04101
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465610/eater0415_amatos_patio.0.0.0.jpeg)
Also Featured in:
2. Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room
Portland, ME 04101
[Photo: Courtesy of Boone's]
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465611/eater0415_boones_fish_house_patio_fb.0.0.0.jpg)
3. Caiola's
Portland, ME 04102
[Photo: dogeared/Flickr]
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465612/eater0415_caiolas_patio_flickr_dogeared.0.0.0.jpg)
4. Gilbert's Chowder House
Portland, ME 04101
[Photo: Courtesy of Gilbert's Chowder House]
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465613/eater0415_gilberts_chowder_house_patio_fb.0.0.0.jpg)
5. Novare Res Bier Cafe
ME, 04101
[Photo: Courtesy of Allagash Brewing Company]
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465614/eater0415_novare_res_patio_allagash.0.0.0.jpg)
Also Featured in:
6. Silly's Restaurant
Portland, ME 04101
[Photo: Courtesy of Silly's]
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465615/eater0415_sillys_patio_fb.0.0.0.jpg)
7. Slab Sicilian Street Food
Portland, ME 04101
[Photo: Courtesy of Slab]
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465616/eater0415_slab_patio_fb.0.0.0.jpg)
Also Featured in:
8. The Porthole Restaurant and Pub
Portland, ME 04101
[Photo: Courtesy of The Porthole]
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465617/eater0415_the_porthole_patio_fb.0.0.0.jpg)
9. The Thirsty Pig
Portland, ME 04101
[Photo: Courtesy of The Thirsty Pig]
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465618/eater0415_the_thirsty_pig_deck_fb.0.0.0.jpg)
10. Yosaku
Portland, ME 04101
[Photo: Courtesy of Yosaku]
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465619/eater0415_yosaku_patio_fb.0.0.0.jpg)
11. Elevation Burger
Portland, ME 04101
[Photo: Courtesy of Elevation Burger]
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465620/eater0515_elevation_burger_deck_fb.0.0.0.jpg)
Also Featured in:
12. Isa
Portland, ME 04101
[Photo: Courtesy of Isa]
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465621/eater0515_isa_patio_fb.0.0.0.jpg)
13. Portland Lobster Company
Portland, ME 04101
[Photo: Courtesy of Portland Lobster Company]
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465622/eater0515_portland_lobster_company_fb.0.0.0.jpg)
Also Featured in:
14. The Treehouse
Portland, ME 04103
[Photo: Courtesy of The Treehouse]
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465623/treehouse_moon.0.0.0.jpg)
15. TIQA
Portland, ME 04101
[Photo: Courtesy of TIQA]
:no_upscale()/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/62465624/eater0515_tiqa_patio_fb.0.0.0.jpg)
Also Featured in: