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Salty's on the Columbia, Portland, OR

Salty's on the Columbia

4.6
4.6
7882 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 55 times today
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for outdoor dining
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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Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, 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.
  • Neighborhood
    Northeast 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 7,882 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Seafood

  • Portland / Oregon

    Most Booked

  • Portland

    Great for scenic views

  • Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salty's on the Columbia offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic views" of the river. Patrons rave about the "excellent service" and "amazing food," especially the seafood options. The ambiance is perfect for celebrations, with special touches like birthday confetti and complimentary desserts, making it a "Portland icon" for memorable occasions.

7,882 Reviews
  1. Ike

    Charlotte

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wow, what a great experience! Our meal was superb, our waiter (Josh) was “right on” during our visit! Try the salmon special-Delicious!

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  2. Carlos

    Portland

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Will recommend to family n friends. Must go and try

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  3. Millissa

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We celebrated our friends' anniversary & they put rose petals on the table with a handwritten card. Everyone was very attentive & so nice. The brunch buffet was top-notch. We'll definitely be back!!

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  4. Laura

    Portland

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice booth, loud but it’s a large space so not unexpected. Food took forever to come but was nice once we got it. Valet parking was nice. The location is beautiful but experience otherwise is not amazing.

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  5. Todd

    Atlanta Metro

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was our first stop when we arrived in Oregon and it did not disappoint! It is extremely close to the Portland airport . The food and service were excellent! We would love to go back there again!

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  6. Deborah

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, wonderful service, beautiful view!

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  7. Erin

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great service, wonderful food and we sat outside at a waterside seat. They brought out heat lamps for us. Wonderful place!

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  8. andrea

    Portland

    36 reviews

    5.0

    36 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Salty’s when we want a beautiful view. The food is reliably good, especially for fish lovers. (Very light on vegetarian options.) The service is great. Decor could use a little freshening up. But that view! Best dining deck in town.

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  9. Brent

    Charleston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Despite reservation there was no table as requested. Was not seated at window table for special occasion. With seating later than requested and closing at &:00 PM, our service and waiter were forced and rushed. The food and setting at the restaurant are fantastic. We were disappointed with the overall experience, and I was disappointed for my guests given the build up of expectations I had beforehand built for Salty’s. I would come again for lunch, but probably in the future choose another restaurant for a special occasion.

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  10. Edna

    Portland

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    From the start the service was very alert and responsive to our requests. My friend, who this celebratory dinner was for, had many questions and various alterations /special requests as her diet is a bit limited in what she should eat. Her requests were all fulfilled, and we all were pleased with out delicious seafood dishes. The menu has a good variety of seafoods, vegetables and appetizers...something for each of us. One thing I did not know was that the happy hour menu was not open to us because we had a reservation for dinner and were seated at the great windows with a view !! They said we could move over to the other side if we wanted to take advantage of the happy hour menu but we did not want to trade in the beautiful view. The other diners all appeared to be enjoying themselves and the conversation and laughter abounded. Great service and very comfortable place all around .

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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 4.6 stars by 7882 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.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 55 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

  • Neighborhood
    Northeast 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, 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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