Portland Spoke – The Official Blog of Travel Portland

Summer is finally here! For the majority of Portlanders, that means one thing: getting a table at an outdoor patio or grabbing sidewalk seating at a favorite bar or restaurant. Summer is a glorious three- to four-month stretch when we enjoy our world-famous microbrews, spirits and food outside without the fear of getting rained on.

When downtown, I enjoy taking a seat with fellow beer enthusiasts on the sidewalks outside of Rogue Distillery & Public House and Deschutes Brewery or lounging on the patios of BridgePort Brewpub or Henry’s 12th Street Tavern. The outdoor scene isn’t limited to beer; great dining options abound at The Heathman Restaurant & Bar, Nel Centro or Jake’s Famous Crawfish. If you’re looking for a view to go along with your food or drink, but still want to feel the breeze blowing through your hair, try Departure’s 15th floor open air patio.

For a complete list of outdoor options, Portland Food and Drink has put together a wonderful list of Portland Area Outdoor Dining.

Portland chef Gabe Rucker mines Oregon’s bounty in this fun video created by our friends at Travel Oregon, whose new foodie website highlights culinary experiences in Portland and around the state.

Feeling peckish? Enter to win an Oregon Bounty Wanderfeast (the four-day, three-night getaway includes a five-course meal at Gabe’s restaurant, Le Pigeon), or check out our Portland Perks hotel package, which includes discounts at The Heathman, Nel Centro and other favorite spots.