Is it just us, or does eating outside make food taste better?

Catch some rays or laze in the shade at one of these 20 Portland patios. Pro tip: Don’t miss the shade rating we’ve included for each of these locations.

Red, yellow, or blue — what do you do? | Photo by @sunnyspizzapdx

Restaurants

Sunny's Pizza | 7738 SE 13th Ave. | Full sun
Park your behind on the primary-colored picnic tables and dig into delicious New York-style slices.

Montelupo Italian Market | 344 NE 28th Ave. | Fully covered
From the fettuccine to the mafaldine, you can't go wrong indulging in fresh pasta and fresh air. Pro tip: Max party size inside the tent is six.

Phuket Cafe | 1818 NW 23rd Pl. | Fully covered
Embark on a culinary journey inside this Thai restaurant's sidewalk seating designed to look like a train car.

Warsugai | 727 SE Washington St. | Partially covered
Dive into nostalgic Asian-American dishes like sizzling ribeye bulgogi and take advantage of happy hour drinks like $5 draft Asahi and $6 yuzu mimosas (3-6 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday).

Two hands are required for these tacos. | Photo by @mattsbbqtacos

Food truck pods

Hinterland Bar & Carts | 2216 SE 50th Ave. | Fully covered
Burger Stevens and Matt's BBQ Tacos headline this collection of eateries, which offers permanent dishes and silverware to cut down on waste.

Midtown Beer Garden | 431 SW Harvey Milk St. | Partially covered
Portland's oldest food cart pod's been reimagined, offering seating for 300 folks as well as easy wheelchair access. Pro tip: Local music acts perform occasionally on the stage.

Lil' America | 1015 SE Stark St. | Partially covered
While some tables are exposed, umbrellas and a large canopy provide an escape from sun or rain as you munch on lunch.

St. Johns Food & Beer Porch | 7316 N. Lombard St. | Partially covered
Pizza or sushi tickle your fancy? There are 16 independently owned and operated food carts that call this place home.

August was hot off the press. | Photo by @kexportland

Bars and breweries

The Sunset Room | 100 NE Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. | Partially shaded
Imbibe a tropical cocktail (Jamaican daiquiri, anyone?) and snack on small plates like tuna crudo across from The Fair-Haired Dumbbell during golden hour. Pro tip: If you're still hungry, try KEX Hotel's other dining venue, Pacific Standard.

Portland Pub - Crux Fermentation Project | 2715 SE Eighth Ave., Ste. 175 | Partially shaded
Nestled in the shadow of Darigold, this outpost of the Bend brewery serves up sandwiches, burgers, and other hearty pub fare alongside their tasty beers.

Noble Rot | 1111 E. Burnside St., fourth floor | Partially shaded
Sipping vino and dining on entrees made with ingredients grown on the rooftop garden is certainly an elevated experience.

Bauman’s on Oak | 930 SE Oak St. | Partially shaded
Enjoy the spring menu curated by chef Daniel Green (formerly of Cafe Olli) on this award-winning cidery's dog-friendly patio, which is also home to a pair of apple trees from the Bauman family farm in Gervais. Prepare yourself... cider slushies are coming this summer.

Dirty Pretty | 638 E. Burnside St. | Partially shaded
"Palm Springs in Portland" is the vibe that this cocktail bar brings to its new patio, coninciding with its one-year anniversary. Kick back under cabanas and enjoy a full food and drink menu, plus brunch (and a potential drag version). Sunday afternoon parties and movie nights are also on the summer agenda.

Fools and Horses + Pink Rabbit | 226 NW 12th Ave. + 232 NW 12th Ave. | Fully covered
These Uncommon Concepts spots are next to each other in the Pearl District, and although each one offers a distinct experience inside, the two are pairing up on the exterior to create a mega-patio with cozy picnic and coffee tables, disco balls, and QR code ordering for their respective kitchens. Expect to see DJ sets, a new weekend brunch menu, and Pride celebrations soon.

If the fire pit doesn't warm you up, the clam chowder will. | Photo by Kara Stokes + @flyingfishpdx

Heated patios

Flying Fish | 3004 E. Burnside St. | Partially covered
The sustainably harvested seafood will have you hook, line, and sinker and ready to come back for more — especially when you're cozied up next to the fire pit.

Rontoms | 600 E. Burnside St. | Partially shaded
This bar's expansive patio out back is a great place to grab a drink and eat from a small-but-satisfying menu. Pro tip: Challenge your bestie to a round of table tennis.

Gado Gado | 1801 NE Cesar E. Chavez Blvd. | Partially shaded
You gotta go to this Asian fusion restaurant that keeps its guests comfortable with propane heaters.

Andina en la Calle | 1314 NW Glisan St. | Fully covered
Starting Thursday, Aug. 1 through October, this Peruvian restaurant will take its small plates and cocktails to the street. Live fire cooking (4-8 p.m.) and specials like non-alcoholic Pisco Punch, picarones (fried sweet potato doughnuts), anticuchos (meat + vegetable skewers), and grilled corn are only available on Thursdays, but outdoor dining is open Tuesday-Saturday.

There are plenty more heated patio options to keep you toasty.