"Since its 1915 opening, this historic elementary school has been a beloved fixture of its Northeast Portland neighborhood. McMenamins renovated the once-abandoned scholastic gem and turned it into Portland's most unique hotel. Here you'll find 57 comfy guestrooms with private baths and telephones (some fashioned from … [Read more...] about McMenamins Kennedy School
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A Roadside Attraction
A large, mostly shaded garden patio, mostly hidden from the street, some tables are covered. Lots of overhanging vines make it a lush, cool place to hang out. It's an odd mishmash of lumber next to a thrift store. Cash only, but they have an ATM on premises. Happy hour daily from 3pm - 6pm. Partially covered. Smoking … [Read more...] about A Roadside Attraction
Chameleon Restaurant and Bar
Large, maybe even huge, patio area, covered with sackcloth to provide shade. Heated. Lots of greenery. "Thai-influenced American" - I don't know what that means either. Parking lot. Closed Sunday - Tuesday. … [Read more...] about Chameleon Restaurant and Bar
FiveSpice Seafood & Wine Bar
Big covered deck with a nice view. This is upstairs above St. Honore and Pizzeria sul Lago. Half-off bottles every Sunday night. Welcome to Five Spice Seafood + Wine Bar, featuring fresh, local seafood, Asian-inspired dishes, and a stunning Northwest-centric wine list that turns patio dining by the lake into a sublime … [Read more...] about FiveSpice Seafood & Wine Bar
Tamale Boy
Fresh tamales, Tamales, Tamales. Large deck with an overhang and umbrellas to provide shade. It's a nice space. Never tried the food here - maybe you can fill us in? Very dog friendly. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 3pm - 6pm. $2 off cocktails, $1 off beers. Closed Monday. Tamale Boy is a delicious, healthy, and affordable … [Read more...] about Tamale Boy
EastBurn
All season patio with removable roof for warm sunny days Pleasant shaded patio, surrounded by brick walls and lots of plants. Overhead trellis. Tables have an odd fire pit build into each one. Check out the swinging chairs. Dart board. The menu is more expansive than most. Very popular. Happy Hour Daily 3-6pm, and a … [Read more...] about EastBurn
Skyline Tavern
Getting here is a bit of a treck - it may be in NW Portland, but it is all the way up on Skyline Blvd. It's worth the trip, especially if you take a relaxing hike in Forest Park - there are many trails near the bar - they have a map on their website. But the place itself is great - open and closed outdoor deck areas, … [Read more...] about Skyline Tavern
McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern
Rock Creek Tavern is off the beaten path, and on more than one occasion I have agreed to meet friends here, and they've gotten confused and gone to Cornelius Pass Roadhouse. Though the food is typical McMenamins, this is one of the nicest escapes around, and I go here now and then when I need a nice drive. There is a … [Read more...] about McMenamins Rock Creek Tavern