Nurture Realty’s “Best Outdoor Patio Dining in Portland”

Bollywood Theater

3010 SE Division St

Kitchy Bollywood decor on the inside, cozy string lights on the patio. Bollywood’s patio is one of our ten most favorite places to spend a hot summer night. Try the Kati Roll and the Bhel Puri. 

Photo Credit: 
http://www.bollywoodtheaterpdx.com/


Departure

525 SW Morrison St.
http://departureportland.com/

If you want to talk outdoor dining with a view, Departure has held the top slot since it opened five years ago. Fifteen stories above downtown Portland, Top Chef star Gregory Gourdet serves up his brand of modern Asian cooking to panoramic stretches of Forest Park and endless blue sky. The restaurant’s 9,000-square-foot patio is best visited just before sunset. Perfect for Girls’ Night Out! 

Photo credit:
http://departureportland.com/


Ecliptic

825 N Cook St
http://eclipticbrewing.com/

The name Ecliptic Brewing unites John Harrison’s two passions:  brewing and astronomy.  The ecliptic is earth’s yearly path around the sun.  The centerpiece of our pub, a massive light fixture in the shape of the Analemma, represents our path through the seasons; we celebrate this journey with beer and food menus in constant change and rotation throughout the year.  Our seasonal menu rotates every 6 weeks on the old world calendar:  Samhain, Winter Solstice, Brighid, Spring Equinox, Beltaine, Summer Solstice, Lammas and the Autumnal Equinox.


Noble Rot

1111 E Burnside St
http://www.noblerotpdx.com

Another well-loved destination for sunsets, Noble Rot has magnificent views of the city’s west side from just across the river. Grab a bottle from the wine bar’s 300-bottle list, order an extra-sharp mac and cheese with a spike of Dijon mustard and a crunch of bread crumbs, and watch downtown Portland’s glimmering buildings come alive at night.

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http://www.noblerotpdx.com


Clayton’s casa 

When asked with the impossible task to name Clayton’s favorite patio his reply was simple “Home patio? Lots of plants, shade, and a competitive game of corn hole. And berry picking, sunshine, sprinkler to run through, baby time, hot tub and serving up margaritas…..!” Hmmmm…Welcome to casa Peirce-Pettit


Mariwether’s

2601 NW Vaughn ST.
https://www.meriwethersnw.com/

Meriwether's lush gardens are the perfect setting for everything from outdoor dining to special occasions large and small. Three distinct garden areas designed by Margaret de Haas van Dorsser, a renowned local designer specializing in all-season gardens, including a sunken patio, a meandering circular garden and a gazebo with a fire pit. 

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https://www.meriwethersnw.com/


Sudra

2333 NE Glisan
http://www.thesudra.com/

Perfect for an 80F summer night. Sit under the orange awning and order some of our favorites, the Peacock salad and the Kofta plate. This is neither your typical vegan fare, nor your average indian food. Simply yummy…..

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https://www.facebook.com/sudraforever/


Aalto Lounge

3356 SE Belmont ST
http://www.aaltolounge.com/

Aalto Lounge is a neighborhood bar proudly serving the Belmont area since 2000. Named for Finnish designer, Alvar Aalto, the space features mid-century/modern decor throughout the bar, adjoining back room, and outdoor patio.  The cocktail list is spirit-forward, with an emphasis on classics, quality ingredients, and preparation. Come for Aalto’s famous $2 Happy Hour

Portland market action report

June Residential Highlights                        

The Portland metro area saw an uptick in new listings this June. The 4,501 new listings were a 5.2% increase over June 2015 and a 8.6% increase over last month in May 2016. It was the strongest June for new listings since June 2008, when 5,213 were offered for the month. 

Closed sales (3,158) outpaced May 2016 (2,896) by 9.0%, but showed a 4.4% decrease compared to last year in June 2015 (3,302). 

Pending sales (3,390) were cooler in June, falling 6.0% short of June 2015 (3,605) and 4.9% short of May 2016 (3,563). Inventory edged higher in June to 1.5 months. Total market time decreased to 33 days. There were 4,762 active residential listings in the Portland metro area this June.

Year to date summary

Activity has been mixed in 2016 compared to 2015. Closed sales (15,468) are up 2.2%. New listings (21,903) are down 0.3% and pending sales (17,857) are down 2.2% for the year thus far.

Average / Median Sales Price                

Prices continue to rise in the Portland metro area. Comparing 2016 to 2015 through June, the average sale price rose 11.8% from $347,900 to $388,800. In the same comparison, the median sale price rose 13.3% from $300,000 to $339,900.

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