The portable microwave oven with protective frame is a microwave oven adapted for use in rugged environments, such as a construction site. The portable oven includes a microwave oven and an outer protective frame mounted to the microwave housing. A plurality of connector members are provided, with each connector being mounted on a respective corner of the microwave housing. Each connector is formed from a shock absorbing material. A plurality of support members are further provided, with each support member being mounted to, and joining, a respective adjacent pair of connectors. The support members form the protective frame about the microwave oven and provide a shock-absorbing shield for the microwave oven housing.