Swirled soft serve and marionberry shakes so thick they render plastic straws futile are Mike’s big warm-weather draws. The newish Arbor Lodge location is a drive-in in name only, so order at the walk-up window and take over one of the bright red picnic tables that line the sidewalk.

Portland isn’t rife with decadent Vegas-style buffets, so the Sunday all-you-can-eat seafood brunch at Salty’s feels like a novelty in a city that prides itself on being down to earth. There’s limited outdoor seating, but the nautical-themed dining rooms with big windows still allow primo views of boats cruising by.

Next stop: Phuket Cafe’s enclosed patio seating that’s modeled after a train car in Thailand. There, you’ll bask in summer breezes, have fruity cocktails, and eat glazed pork belly bites garnished with crispy kale, all while staying protected from the sun.

This German deli and market is a local legend thanks to the hot dog grill set up on the sidewalk. Order an old-fashioned weiner in a bun, slather it with Beaver mustard, and commandeer a picnic table next to the majestic alpine murals on the side of the building.

The bar at Chelo, a Mexican restaurant focusing on vegetable-packed dishes, is made for midsummer dates. Kick the night off with mezcal cocktails and local oysters livened up with sangrita, add a fiery tuna and shrimp coctel to the mix, and wait for romance to blossom.

Summer in Portland means the fleeting marionberry finally comes into play, and Bipartisan Cafe does wonders with the fruit—their marionberry pie has a flaky crust filled to the brim with juicy berries. Grab a whole one and set out for a picnic at nearby Mt. Tabor Park.

Flying Fish Company’s covered patio with ample seating and fire pits is synonymous with eating tasty things that come from the sea. The move: Check the oyster board for a selection of Washington varieties and prized picks from the East Coast, order a dozen, then move on to fish and chips served with a side of jojos, the city’s de facto fried potato dish.

This family-friendly Lao spot pulls double duty as a sports bar and a place to wolf down fiery stir-fried ramen noodles, papaya salad, and Beer Laos on a tricked-out patio with hanging flowers and upside-down umbrellas. Prioritize a seat under the cooling misters, perfect for when Portland heats up like Southwest Asia (it happens).

Yes, you go to Basilisk for gargantuan fried chicken sandwiches overflowing with crackly, golden thighs. But take this as a sign to also go full dessert mode. The restaurant concocts fun, seasonal soft serve flavors like Kool-Aid and tangerine you should enjoy while chilling on the back patio.

This energetic Mexican-Caribbean bar and restaurant instantly shifts you into a vacation state of mind—thank that piña colada in a hollowed-out pineapple. Pair your frosty beverage with some fish tacos or made-to-order guacamole, and forget about the bumper-to-bumper traffic to Cannon Beach you endured last week as you stretch out on a picnic table.