When exactly does summer begin?

Technically, it's June 21. But with the Pacific Northwest facing down a 10-day forecast of sun, sun and more sun with almost no rain in sight, we're almost ready to call it.

In other words, it's time to dust off those sunglasses, hunt down some sunscreen and catch a few rays. To help you plan your next happy hour or weekend excursion, we've gathered up our favorite sun-drenched patios, hidden beer gardens and stunning rooftop bars.

Below, find the 45 best places to eat and drink outdoors throughout the Portland metro area.

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10 Barrel

Next time you're in the Pearl District, check out the rooftop patio at 10 Barrel's Portland location, though be forewarned: You might have to wait. 1411 N.W. Flanders St.

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Altabira City Tavern

Restaurateur David Machado's rooftop restaurant features a decent beer list and urban views back toward downtown Portland. 1021 N.E. Grand Ave.

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Apex

Bikes, motorbikes, pinball and craft beer are the hallmarks of this cash-only bar, home to one of Southeast Portland's largest patios. 1216 S.E. Division St.

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Backyard Social

Backyard Social, which took over the former Hop & Vine space in 2016, has one of North Portland's most pleasant back patios. 1914 N. Killingsworth St.

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Bar Bar

The bar side of Mississippi Studio's has beer, burgers and a wide open patio where you might find movies being projected on the wall. 3939 N. Mississippi Ave.

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Bit House Saloon

This close-in Southeast Portland beer bar keeps its patio game tight all year round, with a fire pit in winter and sunny drinking in summer. 727 S.E. Grand Ave.

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Burnside Brewing

This East Burnside brewery spills out onto its parking lot with picnic tables and large umbrellas. 701 E. Burnside St.

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The Bye and Bye

This vegan-friendly bar has al fresco drinking opportunities both facing Northeast Alberta Street and around back. 1011 N.E. Alberta St.

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Century

This 300+ seat sports bar from the red-hot Lightning Bar Collective opened in 2016 and already draws occasional lines for its street-side and rooftop patios. 930 S.E. Sandy Blvd.

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Coquine

The patio at The Oregonian's 2016 Restaurant of the Year is modest in size, but the views up toward Mt. Tabor make it one of our favorite places to dine outdoors. Look for dinner service to start here around June 1. 6839 S.E. Belmont St.

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Departure

Great views, sleek design and food from "Top Chef" finalist Gregory Gourdet are the order of the day at this restaurant above the Nines Hotel. 525 S.W. Morrison St.

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Helvetia Tavern

This Washington County gem has great cheeseburgers, baseball on TV and plenty of outdoor seating. 10275 N.W. Helvetia Rd., Hillsboro

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Highland Stillhouse

Round back at Oregon City's traditional Scottish pub is a grassy knoll out back where you can sometimes see the mist off Willamette Falls. 201 S. Second St., Oregon City

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Landmark Saloon

Solid patio drinking and good barbecue courtesy of Leroy's Familiar Vittles food cart make this Southeast Portland honky-tonk a destination. 4847 S.E. Division St.

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Lardo East

The original brick-and-mortar location of Portland's top sandwich chain is front-loaded with a passel of picnic tables, perfect for soaking up some sun. 1212 S.E. Hawthorne Blvd.

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McMenamins Edgefield

With outdoor seating around a number of restaurants and bars, including the Loading Dock Grill, Distillery Bar and Little Red Shed, this McMenamins property has the patio life down pat. 2126 S.W. Halsey St., Troutdale

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Laurelwood Brewing Northeast

Even regulars don't necessarily know about the verdant patio at Laurelwood Brewing's Northeast Portland pub. 5115 N.E. Sandy Blvd.

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Migration Brewing

If you visit at the right time, you might find this Northeast Portland pouring their seasonal Patio Pale Ale to the crowd gathered at sunny picnic tables out front. 2828 N.E. Glisan St.

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Nel Centro

With fire pits and plenty of outdoor seats, this restaurant at the Hotel Modera draws a consistent crowd for its afternoon happy hour. 1408 S.W. Sixth Ave.

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Noble Rot

Wine, food (from chef Leather Storrs) and views toward the city skyline rule the day at this rooftop restaurant on East Burnside Street. 111 E. Burnside St.

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Occidental Wursthaus

This second-story restaurant pours Occidental beers alongside Urban German food with patio views of the St. Johns Bridge. 6635 N. Baltimore Ave., #201

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O.P. Wurst

Fire pits, cornhole, beer and creative sausages from the team at Olympia Provisions combine for a top patio experience at this Southeast Portland restaurant. 3384 S.E. Division St.

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Oregon City Brewing

Speaking of O.P. Wurst, the sausage chain also serves food from a window overlooking the patio at this Oregon City brewpub. 1401 Washington St., Oregon City

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Pizza Jerk

Pizza Jerk didn't stop after rebuilding from their 2016 fire. Visit now and you'll find the backyard open with picnic tables and criss-crossing patio lights overhead. 5028 N.E. 42nd ave.

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Produce Row Cafe

This venerable craft beer bar has changed owners a few times over the past decade, but the back patio is still among our favorites in town. 204 S.E. Oak St.

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Prost!

North Portland's always jammed German beer bar has a pleasant patio surrounded by food carts, with its own bar and a flat-screen TV. 4237 N. Mississippi Ave.

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Radio Room

Not far from the Bye and Bye, Northeast Alberta Street's Radio Room offers a couple of outdoor seating options, including an upstairs area perfect for people watching. 1101 N.E. Alberta St.

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Renata

One of Portland's best Italian restaurants -- and The Oregonian's 2015 Restaurant of the Year -- has a charming, west-facing patio always kept open for walk-ins. 626 S.E. Main St.

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Revolution Hall rooftop deck

Cocktails, craft beer and 360° views await you at the top of Revolution Hall, the concert venue inside the former Washington High School. Make sure to check the roof deck's website for open hours. 1300 S.E. Stark St.

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Rock Creek Tavern

In the summer, Rock Creek's patio opens for beautiful views of the forested countryside north of Hillsboro. Don't worry if the patio looks full, there's a second-floor porch off the back. 10000 N.W. Old Cornelius Pass Rd., Hillsboro

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Rontoms

This hip East Burnside bar has a secret: One of the city's best patios hides in the back. Just head toward the restrooms and keep going. 600 E. Burnside St.

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Rosswood

Willamette River views and a Pacific Northwest menu are the orders of the day at this new restaurant near the River's Edge Hotel.

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Schilling Cider House

This goat blocks bar claims to be the "world's largest cider taproom." We'll take their word for it. The patio has a fire pit and urban views. 930 S.E. 10th Ave.

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Skyline Tavern

Welcome to the new/old home of Skyline Tavern, a hidden oasis with circular wooden tables in its expansive back yard. 8031 N.W. Skyline Blvd.

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Stammtisch

The outdoor dining isn't quite as expansive as sister bar Prost!, but the food is more ambitious (and better) and the beer list is longer (and more interesting). 401 N.E. 28th Ave.

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Stickmen Brewing

Check out the lake-side views and sour beers at this Lake Oswego brewery. 40 N. State St., Lake Oswego

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Stormbreaker Brewing

In inheriting Amnesia Brewing's old space, StormBreaker also took over its chill North Mississippi Avenue patio. 832 N. Beech St.

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Tamale Boy

Posole, tepache and a large side patio are reasons enough to visit this Northeast Portland tamale spot. 1764 N.E. Dekum St.

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Teote

This former Venezuelan food cart loves its patios both at this original brick-and-mortar location and at its new outpost on Northeast Alberta Street. 1615 S.E. 12th Ave.

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Tusk

Bright and airy inside, this très-Portland Middle Eastern restaurant also has a lovely patio off the side. 2448 E. Burnside St.

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White Owl Social Club

From Acme to Plan B to its current iteration, this inner Southeast Portland bar has long had one of the city's most expansive back patios. 1305 S.E. Eighth Ave.

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Wayfinder Beer

The house beer is flowing and the patio at this Produce Row-area brewpub is ready for any sun worshipers this summer. 304 S.E. Second Ave.

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Xico

One of Southeast Portland's most charming patios is found at the back of this modern Mexican restaurant from mezcal afficianado Elizabeth Davis and former Nostrana chef Kelly Myers. 3715 S.E. Division St.

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Xport at the Porter Hotel

The latest addition to Portland's outdoor dining scene, this 16th floor lounge features an eclectic menu and city views. 1355 S.W. Second Ave.

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The Zipper

Home to Basilisk's fried-chicken sandwiches and ChickPeaDX's falafel, this modern food court also has a breezy patio. 2705 N.E. Sandy Blvd.

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And when the sun goes down?

Don't miss our guide to Portland's best late-night restaurants.