Best Restaurants for Outdoor Dining in South Waterfront

33 restaurants available nearby

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1. King Tide Fish & Shell

4.3

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Downtown

Booked 12 times today

King Tide Fish & Shell, led by Executive Chef Alexander Diestra, is a riverfront seafood restaurant and bar inspired by the laid-back fishing lodges of family vacations gone by. With sparkling waterfront views of the Willamette, a welcoming energy and a menu that ranges from no-fuss to fancy, here at King Tide we serve fresh, inventive seafood dishes with local ingredients that are uniquely Portland.There aren't many places that command the vantage point we enjoy here at King Tide, so we like to make sure it lives up to Portland. We do that with a blend of the traditional and the non, the comfortable and the slightly twisted, the satisfying food and the swinging drink.As we like to say, King Tide is where food & drink & people always complement each other, and everything goes with the view.

2. Il Terrazzo

4.6

Exceptional(761)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Southwest Portland

Booked 9 times today

Incredible Italian Fare & An Amazing Wine Selection Il Terrazzo honors simplicity and history. With a beautiful view of Mt. Hood and the Willamette River diners enjoy an experience unlike any in Portland.

3. Nostrana

4.7

Exceptional(5624)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Southeast Portland

Booked 50 times today

Nostrana—literally ours—invokes local. Simple food from honest ingredients. Pure, regional, Italian. Opened in 2005, Nostrana is Chef/Owner Cathy Whims’ love letter to Italy. This is a restaurant built on relationships: with our amazing farmers and purveyors, our dedicated staff, and of course with you, our guest.We hope to offer something timeless and authentic in a beautiful space, the regional specialties of Italy deeply rooted in the Pacific Northwest. We strive to be better every day. We're currently reserving indoor tables and bar seating. When available, outdoor patio reservations may be subject to weather disruptions.A Service Charge of 22% is applied to all checks at Nostrana, providing a professional and equitable wage for all team members.

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4. Laurelhurst Market

4.8

Exceptional(928)

Price: Expensive

• Steakhouse • Northeast Portland

Booked 31 times today

Please note that all "Standard" reservations are for Indoor Dining. "Outdoor" is for our Covered Patio. "Bar" is at the Bar Top. If your desired type of seating is not available, please call the restaurant. (503)206-3097 Laurelhurst Market is an American restaurant, bar and butcher shop. Not too many places can do as many things well as this particular eatery. If guests just need some premium meat to bring home to cook, the butcher shop has its own entrance at the side of the building where guests can peruse all kinds of cuts of beef, lamb, pork and various kinds of house made sausages and pate. Naturally, Laurelhurst Market's menu focuses on the many fine cuts of meat that are cut on-site as well as farm fresh produce. Appetizers include the Charcuterie Board that features house made cured meats and pates with seasonal mostarda and house pickles. The most popular entrées include the Ribeye and the Olympia Provisions Pork Chop!

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5. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

4.4

Awesome(4426)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary Asian • Downtown

Booked 43 times today

From street food-styled starters and meal-sized classics, to rice and noodle specialties to ethically-sourced sushi, Departure Portland embraces the bounty of the Pacific Northwest to deliver the fiery flavors of the Far East. Whether steamed or stir-fried, smoked or sautéed, each dish leads guests to another stage along Departure's culinary adventure.

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6. Mediterranean Exploration Company

4.8

Exceptional(178)

Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • NW Portland

Booked 34 times today

Mediterranean Exploration is a restaurant located in Portland, Oregon that specializes in serving upscale Mediterranean and Middle Eastern cuisine. The restaurant features casual dining in an industrial setting with a chic décor. Mediterranean Exploration serves dinner nightly and offers a variety of raw, oven, mezza, piato and grilled options on the menu for diners to choose from. The restaurant features a seasonal, market driven menu that changes daily based on seasonal varieties and the local farmers' produce available.

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7. Screen Door - Eastside

4.9

Exceptional(940)

Price: Moderate

• Southern • Northeast Portland

Booked 41 times today

Walk-in's always welcome! Screen Door is a restaurant that presents itself as a love letter to the American South and the revival of regional cooking. Each day, the restaurant receives natural, local organic meats and produce from nearby vendors. The inclusion of regional Pacific Northwest ingredients into a menu of dishes developed in the south has created a unique flavor profile in Screen Door's menu. Many of Screen Doors dishes draw their inspiration from Louisiana and the Cajun cooking that's found there. These include our world-famous Fried Chicken, Lowcountry shrimp and grits, smoked andouille chicken gumbo and fried okra. Other items, like the house-smoked beef brisket and braised pork shoulder, come straight from the state of Texas. The rest of the South is well represented as well with a Carolina pulled pork sandwich, chicken and waffles, crispy fried oysters and a pimiento cheese & sausage biscuit sandwich with a fried egg and cheddar grits.

8. Oma's Hideaway

4.7

Exceptional(140)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Southeast Portland

Booked 18 times today

Oma's Hideaway is a vibrant, maximalist restaurant inspired by the life and spirit of Chef Thomas Pisha Duffly's grandmother, Kiong Tien “Tina” Vandenberg. Her ability to adapt, to make the most out of limited resources, and to stay creative while projecting warmth and brightness is the guiding force behind Oma’s Hideaway.Born during the pandemic as a pop-up in the Gado Gado parking lot, Oma’s became a permanent beacon of iridescent light in Portland’s Richmond neighborhood in 2021. The menu draws from Tina’s life story, taking influence from the craveable, soul-satisfying hawker food of Singapore and Malaysia and “turning up the volume” with exaggerated yet balanced flavors in Chef Tom’s signature style. Oma’s serves dinner accompanied by a seasonal list of hand-crafted cocktails and zero-proof drinks.

9. Gado Gado

4.9

Exceptional(144)

Price: Expensive

• Indonesian / Malaysian • Northeast Portland

Booked 33 times today

Nominated for Best New Restaurant and Best Chef in the James Beard Awards, Gado Gado is an Indonesian-focused restaurant in Portland’s Hollywood neighborhood serving an eclectic menu that derives flavors from owners Thomas and Mariah Pisha-Duffly’s cultural heritage, travels, and culinary backgrounds.In addition to an extensive à la carte food and drink menu, groups are invited to indulge in a bountiful family-style, chef’s choice Rice Table dinner — Gado Gado’s interpretation of the Dutch-Indonesian “Rijsttafel” feast.

10. Noble Rot

4.8

Exceptional(2292)

Price: Expensive

• American • Northeast Portland

Booked 17 times today

Restaurant Information Before Your Visit-Reserving a table and any seating requests, DOES NOT guarantee your table location upon arrival at the restaurant. However, we always do our best to honor requests when possible. -Be prepared to sit inside or outside, so hot, cold, sun, or shade. Also, we face west and can get hot during dining hours, hats and sunglasses may be necessary. We cannot block the setting sun. -Please ensure that your entire party is here for your reservation.-Please limit your stay to no more than 1.5 hours.

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Monica
San Francisco Bay Area •8 reviews
5.0
Dined today
We’ve always had a great experience at Nostrana, and love to celebrate special occasions there. Ensalata Nostrana and Pizza with extra fixings are a great standby; last night we got the Papardelle as well, so good! Excellent wine list and the Tiramisu is a perfect way to end the meal.
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NostranaPrice: Expensive• Italian• Southeast Portland
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4.7
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Amy
California Central Coast •29 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Loved our meal at LM. I had the steak and salad entree and the meat was tender and so flavorful. We also had the wedge salad, which was amazing. Very friendly staff , and our server was attentive and knowledgeable. Loved our evening at Laurelhurst Market.
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Laurelhurst MarketPrice: Expensive• Steakhouse• NE Portland
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4.8
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WilliamVIP
Portland / Oregon •86 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
The December Peking Duck meal is one of the best meals we’ve ever had in Portland and we look forward to December when it is always offered. They stopped doing this for a few years after COVID and we’re so glad it’s back and better than ever! The duck is amazing, so much so that we’re coming back later this week to have it again. A unique and wonderful experience that included exceptional service.
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Departure Restaurant and LoungePrice: Moderate• Contemporary Asian• Downtown
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4.4
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Steve
Portland / Oregon •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Salmon was out of this world. I NEVER eat salmon skin, but the way this was pan seared and then finished under broil, it left the skin delicately crispy and perfectly seasoned. Soooooo good.
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King Tide Fish & ShellPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
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4.3
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Eric
Portland / Oregon •8 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
The service was outstanding. Our meals were quite tasty and the perfect size portions that didn't leave us feeling like we had to overeat. We really enjoyed watching the Christmas ships preparing for their voyage that night.
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Il TerrazzoPrice: Moderate• Italian• Southwest Portland
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4.6

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33 restaurants available nearby

1. King Tide Fish & Shell

2. Il Terrazzo

3. Nostrana

4. Laurelhurst Market

5. Departure Restaurant and Lounge

6. Mediterranean Exploration Company

7. Screen Door - Eastside

8. Oma's Hideaway

9. Gado Gado

10. Noble Rot

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