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Salty's on the Columbia, Portland, OR

Salty's on the Columbia

4.7
4.7
7940 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
A photo of Salty's on the Columbia restaurant

Salty's on the Columbia

4.7
$50 and over
Seafood
NE Portland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 64 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • Charming
Salty’s on the Columbia River serves award-winning Pacific Northwest Coastal Cuisine with astonishing waterfront views and endearing hospitality. For nearly four decades, Salty’s has proudly welcomed generations of locals and travelers celebrating vacations, engagements, business, or simply a lovely day on the water. Beautifully decorated to lift your spirits, we welcome you to take in the amazing waterfront and mountain views and fresh air of the Columbia River. Salty’s on the Columbia River is ranked as one of Portland’s best restaurants winning honors as one of the Top 100 Most Scenic Restaurants and Top 100 Best Brunches in America by OpenTable, and Eater’s #1 of the 15 Essential Portland Seafood Restaurants. Our Northwest wine menu has won the Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence since 2003. We are proudly independent, family owned and operated with woman ownership.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Regional American (Northwest), Steak
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 288-4444
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Thorburn
  • Catering
    Whether you are planning a quiet affair or a lavish celebration, Salty’s will make your next banquet, private dining or special event memorable. From our breathtaking view of the Columbia River and majestic Mt. Hood in the background, to our award-winning Northwest cuisine, to our impeccable service — Salty’s has everything you need to create the perfect party, wedding reception, anniversary, birthday, holiday party or corporate event. Please contact us at 503-282-2208. We look forward to serving you.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Event Space features panoramic views of the Columbia River and Mt Hood, perfect for casual to formal events. Our Catering Director works closely with you to create your picture-perfect event. We offer breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, buffets & more.
  • Neighbourhood
    NE Portland
  • Parking details
    Free private lot available.
  • Public transit
    Airport, James Gleason Boat Ramp <br />
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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What 7,940 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Great for brunch

  • Portland / Oregon

    Great for scenic views

  • Portland / Oregon

    Seafood

  • Portland / Oregon

    Most Booked

  • Portland

    Great for brunch

  • Portland

    Great for scenic views

  • Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salty's on the Columbia offers a "truly wonderful experience" with "perfect" food, cocktails, and ambiance. Guests rave about the "outstanding setting" and "beautiful views." The seafood chowder and Sunday brunch receive high praise, while the attentive staff make special occasions memorable. Some noise issues are noted, but overall, it's a top choice for celebrations.

7,940 Reviews
  1. Asami

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Our server Chelsea was awesome! So attentive, so delightful!

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  2. Dee

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    SALTY’S Sunday breakfast buffet is heavenly. The variety of offerings, quality of food, and attentive service always blows me away. Be warned: the price has almost doubled from pre-COVID prices to $90, but it is still worth it (to me) for special occasions.

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  3. Brittney

    Boise

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had reservations on a night that the Christmas ships were out. It was our 1st time to the restaurant and it was perfect. They were so busy but the staff were all professional and kind. Place was clean. Food was good. No complaints.

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  4. Carla

    Portland

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It's out 9th year going to Salty's for the Christmas ship parade and it never disappoints! My granddaughters look forward to it all year long!

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  5. Jeanne

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Friendly service and timely but they didn't rush us even though they asked everyone prior to seating if they could limit their time to one and a half hour due to both fleets of the Christmas ships the night we went. We both had Fish and Chips with Fries with an appetizer of brussel sprouts. Brussel Sprouts were served with pickled peppers and parmesan cheese. (we asked to omit the bacon). Fish was cooked perfect, not overly breaded. Fries were just OK. Kinda limp and not flavorful. Huckleberry Lemon Drop was delicious. A to Z Pinot Noir 2021 was good. The White Chocolate Mousse Cake was very tasty. Zack was our waiter and he was a delight!

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  6. Tom

    Greater Boston

    90 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    90 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    If you live in Portland/Vancouver or are visiting do not miss the opportunity to dine at one of my family's all time favorites, Salty's on the Columbia. Today, while visiting from Boston my mother and I had an outstanding experience, We cannot even begin to rave about the perfectly trained service, the incredible menu, the food presented and of course THE VIEW!! One never tires of river, the mountains, the boats on the water from the windows. She had the incredible Slab Salad (think wedge salad without the wedge). I started with a cup of the Salty's clam chowder with tiny bay shrimp (a Pacific Ocean speciality not found on our East Coast) and then the Dungeness Crab (an other Pacific delicacy) cheese melt. Washing it down with the Phelps Pinot Noir. Excellent. We wrapped up our lovely time together with a slice of the desert chef's holiday specialty of pumpkin cream pie! Try Salty's. You will never forget it.

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  7. Rosa

    Tahoe

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    A special place to enjoy the river view. Food and drinks were delicious with a wonderful variety. Would recommend Salty’s any time of the year and especially to watch the Christmas ships!

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  8. Steve

    Portland

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Salty's is an occasion restaurant, right on the Columbia River. It is quite expensive, like, majorly, for the food. But everybody liked their food and the expensive cocktails were good sized. I would go again.

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  9. RitaMarie

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 1, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    If you enjoy Dungeness Crab, this is the place to go. The Sunday brunch buffet has no limit to the amount of crab you can eat, and it is fresh and delicious. The buffet also serves traditional breakfast entrees, and at the carving station they had ham and prime rib. The dessert area was full of decadent selections, with the creme brulee stealing the show. Excellent place for special events as it is pricey, but that makes it even more special.

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  10. Caitlin

    San Francisco

    1 review

    vip
    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 30, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic restaurant! Beautiful views, live jazz, complimentary valet, and amazing food!

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FAQs

Salty's on the Columbia offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 288-4444.

Salty's on the Columbia is rated 4.7 stars by 7940 OpenTable diners.

Salty's on the Columbia does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

A photo of Salty's on the Columbia restaurant

Salty's on the Columbia

4.7
$50 and over
Seafood
NE Portland

Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 64 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Salty's on the Columbia

3839 NE Marine Dr., Portland, OR 97211

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Neighbourhood
    NE Portland
  • Hours of Operation
    Brunch Sun 9:00 am–1:30 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Sat 11:00 am–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–8:00 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 4:00 pm–7:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Regional American (Northwest), Steak
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free private lot available.
  • Public transit
    Airport, James Gleason Boat Ramp
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Josh Thorburn
  • Additional
    Banquet, Beer, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (503) 288-4444
  • Catering
    Whether you are planning a quiet affair or a lavish celebration, Salty’s will make your next banquet, private dining or special event memorable. From our breathtaking view of the Columbia River and majestic Mt. Hood in the background, to our award-winning Northwest cuisine, to our impeccable service — Salty’s has everything you need to create the perfect party, wedding reception, anniversary, birthday, holiday party or corporate event. Please contact us at 503-282-2208. We look forward to serving you.
  • Private party facilities
    Our Private Event Space features panoramic views of the Columbia River and Mt Hood, perfect for casual to formal events. Our Catering Director works closely with you to create your picture-perfect event. We offer breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner, buffets & more.
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