Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Portland, Maine: 15 Great Spots

Don't waste Maine's few days of sunshine eating indoors.

by Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan Apr 23, 2015, 10:28am EDT

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by Adam H. Callaghan@AHCallaghan Apr 23, 2015, 10:28am EDT

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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.

1. Amato's

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71 India St
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 773-1682

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Enjoy some real fresh air with your "Real Italian" at the India Street location's surprisingly swanky, underutilized patio.

2. Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room

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86 Commercial St
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 774-5725

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Boone's has plenty of outdoor seating and, like most of the Rooms restaurants, a solid happy hour during the week.

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3. Caiola's

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58 Pine St
Portland, ME 04102

(207) 772-1110

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This West End classic has a hidden courtyard in the back, perfect if you arrive early for brunch.

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4. Gilbert's Chowder House

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92 Commercial St
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 871-5897

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Smell the briny sea breeze as you enjoy a bowl of hearty chowder with a view.

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5. Novare Res Bier Cafe

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4 Canal Plz, Portland
ME, 04101

(207) 761-2437

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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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6. Silly's Restaurant

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40 Washington Ave
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 772-0360

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This East End favorite's outdoor dining area is as sprawling as its menu.

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7. Slab Sicilian Street Food

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25 Preble St
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 245-3088

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With authentic German biergarten tables and a stage for live music, the huge patio at Slab is hard to beat in the summer.

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8. The Porthole Restaurant and Pub

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20 Custom House Wharf
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 773-4653

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Enjoy your Lobsterman's Breakfast with a view of the local lobstermen.

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9. The Thirsty Pig

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37 Exchange St
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 773-2469

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The Thirsty Pig will meet your needs for beer, house-made sausages, and summer breezes.

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10. Yosaku

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1 Danforth St
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 780-0880

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This Asian-inspired patio will transport you for the length of your meal, despite the restaurant's location at a five-way intersection.

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11. Elevation Burger

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205 Commercial St
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 775-6800

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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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12. Isa

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79 Portland Street
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 808-8533

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Enjoy this new bistro's eclectic menu on a cozy patio hidden alongside the building.

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13. Portland Lobster Company

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180 Commercial St
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 775-2112

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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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14. The Treehouse

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484 Stevens Avenue
Portland, ME 04103

(207) 874-0706

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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.

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15. TIQA

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327 Commercial St
Portland, ME 04101

(207) 808-8840

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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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1. Amato's

2. Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room

3. Caiola's

4. Gilbert's Chowder House

5. Novare Res Bier Cafe

6. Silly's Restaurant

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7. Slab Sicilian Street Food

8. The Porthole Restaurant and Pub

9. The Thirsty Pig

10. Yosaku

11. Elevation Burger

12. Isa

13. Portland Lobster Company

14. The Treehouse

15. TIQA

1. Amato's

2. Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room

3. Caiola's

4. Gilbert's Chowder House

5. Novare Res Bier Cafe

6. Silly's Restaurant

7. Slab Sicilian Street Food

8. The Porthole Restaurant and Pub

9. The Thirsty Pig

10. Yosaku

11. Elevation Burger

12. Isa

13. Portland Lobster Company

14. The Treehouse

15. TIQA

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