Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Portland, Maine, according to Yelp
Highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Portland, Maine, according to Yelp
Theres something special about taking in a meal while enjoying the air outside, and it could even contribute to your happiness, particularly if there are plants around. During the pandemic, having outdoor seating was a lifeline for many restaurants, allowing them to operate both takeaway and dine-in services.
Many also used the opportunity to show off their personality with decor and furniture that fit their vibe. Are you partial to a luxurious fake garden? Or are you more into lawn chairs and tiki vibes?
Globally, many people may have associated the outdoor dining experience with the cafes of European cities or street food stalls in Asia. Travelers and locals alike often spend hours sipping coffee and eating delicious and cheap food. In the U.S., outdoor seating can take the form of small tables, semi-private nooks, or communal-style seating for the masses, like at a beer garden. Key to a good outdoor table is shade from the sun and, in urban settings, walls or barriers that can cut down on fumes and noise from nearby car traffic.
Restaurants may also play up other perks—like having a great view. The coronavirus pandemic also increased demand for outdoor heaters so restaurants could keep serving meals outside in the colder seasons. All these adjustments have led to more Americans rediscovering the pleasures of dining al fresco, away from the noise inside.
While a good chunk of pandemic-era outside seating may have shrunk back since the return to "normal," many restaurants still have their prized patio tables ready for patrons. Stacker compiled a list of the highest-rated restaurants with outdoor seating in Portland using data from Yelp. Rankings factor in the average rating and number of reviews. Keep reading to see if your favorite spot made the list.
#30. Papi
- Rating: 5.0/5 (17 reviews)
- Address: 18 Exchange St Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Cocktail Bars, Puerto Rican
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#29. Coffee ME Up
- Rating: 5.0/5 (249 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 221 Cumberland Ave Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch
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#28. Il Leone
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 2 Garden Pl Portland, ME 04108
- Categories: Pizza
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#27. Soul Food Paradise
- Rating: 5.0/5 (23 reviews)
- Address: 364 Maine Mall Rd South Portland, ME 04106
- Categories: Soul Food
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#26. The Cheese Shop Of Portland
- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Address: 107 Washington Ave Unit 1 Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Cheese Shops, Sandwiches, Beer, Wine & Spirits
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#25. Wayside Tavern
- Rating: 5.0/5 (39 reviews)
- Address: 747 Congress St Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: American (New)
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#24. Crunchy Poké
- Rating: 5.0/5 (174 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 426 Fore St Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Ramen, Poke
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#23. Ocean House Market
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 512 Ocean St South Portland, ME 04106
- Categories: Grocery, Seafood, Sandwiches
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#22. Tacos La Poblanita
- Rating: 5.0/5 (12 reviews)
- Address: 364 Maine Mall Rd South Portland, ME 04106
- Categories: Food Trucks, Mexican
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#21. The Grateful Cup
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 46 Veranda St Portland, ME 04103
- Categories: Juice Bars & Smoothies, Salad, Coffee & Tea
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#20. Tacos Del Seoul
- Rating: 5.0/5 (25 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Food Trucks, Korean, Mexican
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#19. Maine Oyster Company
- Rating: 5.0/5 (115 reviews)
- Address: 38 Portland St Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Seafood
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#18. CERA
- Rating: 5.0/5 (45 reviews)
- Address: 1 Monument Square Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Salad, Sandwiches, American (New)
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#17. Great Wave Sushi
- Rating: 5.0/5 (13 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 115 Fox St Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Sushi Bars, Food Trucks
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#16. Paella seafood
- Rating: 5.0/5 (41 reviews)
- Address: 849 Forest Ave Portland, ME 04103
- Categories: Seafood
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#15. Nom Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (14 reviews)
- Address: 23 Forest Ave Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Modern European, Breakfast & Brunch
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#14. Mazzat Restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (30 reviews)
- Address: 11 Bishop St Portland, ME 04103
- Categories: Mediterranean
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#13. Cote's Portland Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 1 Portland Sq Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Cafes, Sandwiches, Breakfast & Brunch
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#12. Casita Corazon
- Rating: 5.0/5 (16 reviews)
- Address: 158 Benjamin W Pickett St South Portland, ME 04106
- Categories: Mexican
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#11. Foodie friends grocery & restaurant
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 630 Forest Ave Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Middle Eastern, Falafel, International Grocery
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#10. Eighty 8 Donuts Cafe
- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Address: 225 Federal St Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Donuts, Cafes
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#9. SoPo Seafood Market & Raw Bar
- Rating: 5.0/5 (27 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 171 Ocean St South Portland, ME 04106
- Categories: Seafood, Live/Raw Food
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#8. Knitting Nook
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 124 Sawyer St South Portland, ME 04106
- Categories: Knitting Supplies, Sandwiches, Coffee & Tea
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#7. The Maker's Galley
- Rating: 5.0/5 (18 reviews)
- Price level: $$
- Address: 5 Commercial St Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Breakfast & Brunch, Cafes, Wine Bars
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#6. Foodworks
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Price level: $
- Address: 59 India St Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Desserts, Sandwiches
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#5. O' Oysters
- Rating: 5.0/5 (6 reviews)
- Address: 29 Spring St South Portland, ME 04106
- Categories: Caterers, Seafood, Street Vendors
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#4. Burke's Perks
- Rating: 5.0/5 (9 reviews)
- Address: 22 Monument Square Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Coffee & Tea, Breakfast & Brunch, Sandwiches
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#3. Ugly Duckling
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 246 Danforth St Portland, ME 04102
- Categories: Bakeries, Breakfast & Brunch
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#2. Babas
- Rating: 5.0/5 (5 reviews)
- Address: 79 Island Ave Portland, ME 04108
- Categories: Sandwiches, Cafes, Coffee & Tea
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#1. Rebel Cheesesteaks
- Rating: 5.0/5 (7 reviews)
- Address: Portland, ME 04101
- Categories: Food Trucks, Street Vendors, Food Stands
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