Riffle NWGreat in all ways but uncomfortableThe food and service are great but the chairs are actually quite uncomfortable. Booth seats seem to be fine.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMContinues to be deliciousRiffle really is a high-end restaurant with less pretense. The service is top notch and the food is delicious. You can also order several courses, as nothing is particularly large. So, you can create your own tasting menu. Plus, the bar is inventive and talented. My spouse started with a simple salad, and I had the dockside chowder. The chowder is truly magnificent; a must order. I had the branzino with cauliflower steak, and my spouse had the risotto. Both were very good.5/11/2013 12:00:00 AMInteresting FoodWe were impressed by the variety of fish preparations. We had the strawberry salad with baby octopus and it was outstanding. I had rockfish with tapenade and the flavors were perfect and the fish cooked just right. My husband had halibut with crusted marrow and asparagus and he raved about it. Another member of our party had the halibut cheeks which were good but one part was overcooked and dry. They serve French press coffee which was good except a bit bitter. I would definitely go back.5/10/2013 12:00:00 AMGreat seafoodSeafood os all fresh and cooked exactly right. Great staff. We will be back4/26/2013 12:00:00 AMSo good we were sharing!My 5th visit... Riffle offers unique versions of classic seafood fit for foodies. The four of us shared two starters, a salad and the octopus. We each ordered a unique main dish, mine the scollops, done to perfection with a perfect seer. You know the food is exceptional when everyone starts sharing a bites. If it's going to be your first visit.. my favorite table is right at the roll-up doors, especially on a sunny day.4/19/2013 12:00:00 AMVery nice, almost new, spotVery nice, almost new, spot in the Pearl. The fish was amazingly fresh and the creativity of the chef is excellent. Wine list is eclectic and delicious.4/14/2013 12:00:00 AMThe service was really good.The service was really good. And the dishes... owo... amazing.4/9/2013 12:00:00 AMSomehow I had not heard ofSomehow I had not heard of Rifle before but now that I have I will be back. Everyone's food was excellent, I especially liked the salmon tartar appetizer. The service was prompt and helpful but never pushy, even when we sat and talked for a while after diner. We had a wonderful experience.3/29/2013 12:00:00 AMDrinks were great, especiallyDrinks were great, especially the Hovercraft. Ambience was nice, get a seat next to the windows if can. Servers were friendly, as had two younger kids with us. Clam chowder was great, monkfish wrapped in bacon and Chef Ken's recognized scallops were all delicious. Don't recommend for younger kids but had no choice and really wanted to try out. On the higher price side for Portland's great food, but worth a special occasion. Would like to try the bar and happy hour sometime.3/16/2013 12:00:00 AMTruly amazingThis was my second visit, and I was even more impressed. I did have the chowder again, which is about as good as I've ever had. I also tried the barrel-aged Bijou cocktail . . . inspired and well-crafted. For the main course, my spouse had the sole (looked and tasted great), and I had the perfectly-prepared sturgeon. We also shared the polenta, which was remarkably delicious. Riffle has surpassed all other seafood-centic restaurants in our view.3/10/2013 12:00:00 AM