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Outdoor Dining Restaurants in Portland, Maine: 15 Great Spots

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

by Adam H. Callaghan
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by Adam H. Callaghan
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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.

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Amato's

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Enjoy some real fresh air with your "Real Italian" at the India Street location's surprisingly swanky, underutilized patio.
71 India St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 773-1682
(207) 773-1682

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Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room

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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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86 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-5725
(207) 774-5725

Caiola's

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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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58 Pine St, Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-1110
(207) 772-1110

Gilbert's Chowder House

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

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92 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-5897
(207) 871-5897

Novare Res Bier Cafe

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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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4 Canal Plz, Portland, ME, 04101
(207) 761-2437
(207) 761-2437

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Silly's Restaurant

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

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40 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 772-0360
(207) 772-0360

Slab Sicilian Street Food

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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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25 Preble St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 245-3088
(207) 245-3088

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The Porthole Restaurant and Pub

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

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20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 773-4653
(207) 773-4653

The Thirsty Pig

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

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37 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 773-2469
(207) 773-2469

Yosaku

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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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1 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 780-0880
(207) 780-0880

Elevation Burger

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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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205 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-6800
(207) 775-6800

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Isa

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

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79 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 808-8533
(207) 808-8533

Portland Lobster Company

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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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180 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-2112
(207) 775-2112

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The Treehouse

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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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484 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-0706
(207) 874-0706

TIQA

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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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327 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 808-8840
(207) 808-8840

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Amato's

71 India St, Portland, ME 04101
Enjoy some real fresh air with your "Real Italian" at the India Street location's surprisingly swanky, underutilized patio.
71 India St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 773-1682
(207) 773-1682

Boone's Fish House & Oyster Room

86 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
Boone's has plenty of outdoor seating and, like most of the Rooms restaurants, a solid happy hour during the week.

[Photo: Courtesy of Boone's]

86 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 774-5725
(207) 774-5725

Caiola's

58 Pine St, Portland, ME 04102
This West End classic has a hidden courtyard in the back, perfect if you arrive early for brunch.

[Photo: dogeared/Flickr]

58 Pine St, Portland, ME 04102
(207) 772-1110
(207) 772-1110

Gilbert's Chowder House

92 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
Smell the briny sea breeze as you enjoy a bowl of hearty chowder with a view.

[Photo: Courtesy of Gilbert's Chowder House]

92 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 871-5897
(207) 871-5897

Novare Res Bier Cafe

4 Canal Plz, Portland, ME, 04101
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.

[Photo: Courtesy of Allagash Brewing Company]

4 Canal Plz, Portland, ME, 04101
(207) 761-2437
(207) 761-2437

Silly's Restaurant

40 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101
This East End favorite's outdoor dining area is as sprawling as its menu.

[Photo: Courtesy of Silly's]

40 Washington Ave, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 772-0360
(207) 772-0360

Slab Sicilian Street Food

25 Preble St, Portland, ME 04101
With authentic German biergarten tables and a stage for live music, the huge patio at Slab is hard to beat in the summer.

[Photo: Courtesy of Slab]

25 Preble St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 245-3088
(207) 245-3088

The Porthole Restaurant and Pub

20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101
Enjoy your Lobsterman's Breakfast with a view of the local lobstermen.

[Photo: Courtesy of The Porthole]

20 Custom House Wharf, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 773-4653
(207) 773-4653

The Thirsty Pig

37 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
The Thirsty Pig will meet your needs for beer, house-made sausages, and summer breezes.

[Photo: Courtesy of The Thirsty Pig]

37 Exchange St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 773-2469
(207) 773-2469

Yosaku

1 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101
This Asian-inspired patio will transport you for the length of your meal, despite the restaurant's location at a five-way intersection.

[Photo: Courtesy of Yosaku]

1 Danforth St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 780-0880
(207) 780-0880

Elevation Burger

205 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
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.

[Photo: Courtesy of Elevation Burger]

205 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-6800
(207) 775-6800

Isa

79 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101
Enjoy this new bistro's eclectic menu on a cozy patio hidden alongside the building.

[Photo: Courtesy of Isa]

79 Portland Street, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 808-8533
(207) 808-8533

Portland Lobster Company

180 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
Portland Lobster Company makes the most of its short season with lobster rolls and daily live music directly on the working waterfront.

[Photo: Courtesy of Portland Lobster Company]

180 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 775-2112
(207) 775-2112

The Treehouse

484 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
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.

[Photo: Courtesy of The Treehouse]

484 Stevens Avenue, Portland, ME 04103
(207) 874-0706
(207) 874-0706

TIQA

327 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
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.

[Photo: Courtesy of TIQA]

327 Commercial St, Portland, ME 04101
(207) 808-8840
(207) 808-8840