There’s nothing quite like getting to enjoy a delicious meal on a warm summer day, surrounded by unique and lovely scenery. Oregon is full to the brim with amazing restaurants, many of which are especailly magical in the summertime. From restaurants with secluded garden patios to (literally) a restaurant on a boat, here are 14 incredible eateries to add to your summer bucket list:
- Redfish, Port Orford
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facebook/ Redfish The food at Redfish is positively mouthwatering – when you combine that with their stunning beachfront patio, you’ve got a match made in heaven. Address: 517 Jefferson St, Port Orford, Oregon
- Stone Cliff Inn, Carver
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facebook/ Stone Cliff Inn Located on a selcuded stretch of the Clackamas River in the small town of Carver, Stone Cliff Inn is a wonderful log cabin-style restaurant with amazing views and delicious food. Address: 17900 S Clackamas River Dr, Oregon City, Oregon
- Departure, Portland
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facebook/ Departure Portland Located on the 15th floor of The Nines in the heart of downtown Portland, Departure is a chic rooftop restaurant that serves tasty Asian fusion food in a one of a kind setting. Address: 525 SW Morrison St, Portland, Oregon
- Cowboy Dinner Tree, Silver Lake
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yelp/ Christy D. There’s nowhere else quite like the Cowboy Dinner Tree, located in the high desert of Central Oregon near Silver Lake. This old fashioned buckaroo restaurant serves simple, enormous, made-from-scratch meals from an secluded little ranch house. The restaurant’s owners also rent out a small on-site cabin to guests who’d like to stay overnight. Address: 50962 E Bay Rd, Silver Lake, OR
- Unger’s Bay Fish and Chips, Winchester Bay
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yelp/ Michael G. Tucked away on a dock in Winchester Bay, Unger’s Bay Fish and Chips is a true hidden gem. Step right up onto this charming boat to get yourself fresh, mouthwatering seafood classics including fish and chips, clam chowder, grilled oysters, and more. Address: 100 Port Dock Rd, Reedsport, OR 97467
- Joel Palmer House Restaurant, Dayton
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facebook/ The Joel Palmer House Restaurant For a unique, inspiring dining experience, head to the Joel Palmer House Restaurant in Dayton. This elegant New American restaurant serves exquisite made-from scratch dishes paired with local wines in a simply magical environment. Address: 600 Ferry St, Dayton, Oregon
- Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails, Bend
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facebook/ Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails is a wonderful restaurant located in Bend where you’ll find amazing food, drinks, and a gorgeous rooftop patio. Address: 919 NW Bond St, Bend, Oregon
- The Open Door, Sisters
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facebook/ The Open Door Located in Sisters, The Open Door is a delicious restaurant serving tasty food and wine in a welcoming, atmospheric setting. The outdoor patio is a dreamy summertime destination. Address: 303 W Hood Ave, Sisters, Oregon
- Bowpicker Fish & Chips, Astoria
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yelp/ L. D. Bowpicker is a unique, beloved eatery in Astoria where you can enjoy fresh-caught fish and chips, served from the deck of a beautiful little boat. Address: 1634 Duane St, Astoria, OR
- River’s Edge, Grants Pass
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facebook/ The River’s Edge Restaurant This beautiful 2-story restaurant in Grants Pass is perfectly located at the edge of the Rogue River. Address: 1936 Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR
- Bridgewater Bistro, Astoria
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facebook/ Bridgewater Bistro Perched on the edge of the Columbia River in Astoria, Bridgewater Bistro is an amazing restaurant serving fresh seafood, tapas, brunch, and more. This unique restaurant is home to what must be one of the most scenic patios in Oregon. Address: 20 Basin St, Astoria, Oregon, OR
- Old Town Cafe, Joseph
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yelp/ Karen C. Tucked away in the small town of Joseph, Old Town Cafe is a casual hidden gem restaurant with a charming outdoor patio. Address: 8 S Main St, Joseph, Oregon, OR
- Greenleaf Restaurant, Ashland
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facebook/ Greenleaf Restaurant Greenleaf Restaurant is a wonderful eatery located in downtown Ashland. Here, you can enjoy a delicious, healthy meal (the restaurant highlights vegetarian, organic, and gluten free dishes) on a beautiful outdoor patio perched right above Ashland Creek. Address: 49 N Main St Ashland, Oregon
- Morning Glory, Ashland
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yelp/ Vivian C. Located in Ashland, Morning Glory is a fantastic brunch spot located in a lovely, renovated house with beautiful indoor and garden seating. Address: 1149 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR
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facebook/ Redfish
The food at Redfish is positively mouthwatering – when you combine that with their stunning beachfront patio, you’ve got a match made in heaven. Address: 517 Jefferson St, Port Orford, Oregon
facebook/ Stone Cliff Inn
Located on a selcuded stretch of the Clackamas River in the small town of Carver, Stone Cliff Inn is a wonderful log cabin-style restaurant with amazing views and delicious food. Address: 17900 S Clackamas River Dr, Oregon City, Oregon
facebook/ Departure Portland
Located on the 15th floor of The Nines in the heart of downtown Portland, Departure is a chic rooftop restaurant that serves tasty Asian fusion food in a one of a kind setting. Address: 525 SW Morrison St, Portland, Oregon
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yelp/ Christy D.
There’s nowhere else quite like the Cowboy Dinner Tree, located in the high desert of Central Oregon near Silver Lake. This old fashioned buckaroo restaurant serves simple, enormous, made-from-scratch meals from an secluded little ranch house. The restaurant’s owners also rent out a small on-site cabin to guests who’d like to stay overnight. Address: 50962 E Bay Rd, Silver Lake, OR
yelp/ Michael G.
Tucked away on a dock in Winchester Bay, Unger’s Bay Fish and Chips is a true hidden gem. Step right up onto this charming boat to get yourself fresh, mouthwatering seafood classics including fish and chips, clam chowder, grilled oysters, and more. Address: 100 Port Dock Rd, Reedsport, OR 97467
facebook/ The Joel Palmer House Restaurant
For a unique, inspiring dining experience, head to the Joel Palmer House Restaurant in Dayton. This elegant New American restaurant serves exquisite made-from scratch dishes paired with local wines in a simply magical environment. Address: 600 Ferry St, Dayton, Oregon
facebook/ Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails
Zydeco Kitchen and Cocktails is a wonderful restaurant located in Bend where you’ll find amazing food, drinks, and a gorgeous rooftop patio. Address: 919 NW Bond St, Bend, Oregon
facebook/ The Open Door
Located in Sisters, The Open Door is a delicious restaurant serving tasty food and wine in a welcoming, atmospheric setting. The outdoor patio is a dreamy summertime destination. Address: 303 W Hood Ave, Sisters, Oregon
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yelp/ L. D.
Bowpicker is a unique, beloved eatery in Astoria where you can enjoy fresh-caught fish and chips, served from the deck of a beautiful little boat. Address: 1634 Duane St, Astoria, OR
facebook/ The River’s Edge Restaurant
This beautiful 2-story restaurant in Grants Pass is perfectly located at the edge of the Rogue River. Address: 1936 Rogue River Hwy, Grants Pass, OR
facebook/ Bridgewater Bistro
Perched on the edge of the Columbia River in Astoria, Bridgewater Bistro is an amazing restaurant serving fresh seafood, tapas, brunch, and more. This unique restaurant is home to what must be one of the most scenic patios in Oregon. Address: 20 Basin St, Astoria, Oregon, OR
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Tucked away in the small town of Joseph, Old Town Cafe is a casual hidden gem restaurant with a charming outdoor patio. Address: 8 S Main St, Joseph, Oregon, OR
facebook/ Greenleaf Restaurant
Greenleaf Restaurant is a wonderful eatery located in downtown Ashland. Here, you can enjoy a delicious, healthy meal (the restaurant highlights vegetarian, organic, and gluten free dishes) on a beautiful outdoor patio perched right above Ashland Creek. Address: 49 N Main St Ashland, Oregon
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Located in Ashland, Morning Glory is a fantastic brunch spot located in a lovely, renovated house with beautiful indoor and garden seating. Address: 1149 Siskiyou Blvd, Ashland, OR
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