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1. Ondus on the Waterfront
4.1
Excellent(164)
Price: Expensive
• American • Vancouver
Booked 15 times today
The AC Lounge at AC Hotel Vancouver Waterfront is indeed a waterfront restaurant. It offers outdoor seating with a commanding view of the river as mentioned in one review. Another review praises the dining area's wonderful in-door/outdoor tables with a river view. The restaurant's location couldn't be more perfect for a view of the Columbia around sunset, as another reviewer pointed out.
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2. King Tide Fish & Shell
4.0
Excellent(753)
Price: Moderate
• Contemporary American • Downtown
Booked 9 times today
King Tide Fish & Shell, led by Executive Chef Alexander Diestra, is a riverfront seafood restaurant and bar inspired by the laid-back fishing lodges of family vacations gone by. With sparkling waterfront views of the Willamette, a welcoming energy and a menu that ranges from no-fuss to fancy, here at King Tide we serve fresh, inventive seafood dishes with local ingredients that are uniquely Portland.There aren't many places that command the vantage point we enjoy here at King Tide, so we like to make sure it lives up to Portland. We do that with a blend of the traditional and the non, the comfortable and the slightly twisted, the satisfying food and the swinging drink.As we like to say, King Tide is where food & drink & people always complement each other, and everything goes with the view.
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3. Chart House Restaurant - Portland
4.6
Exceptional(6842)
Price: Moderate
• Seafood • Downtown
Booked 54 times today
Chart House Restaurant in Portland is a waterfront restaurant as it overlooks the Willamette River. Many reviews mention the beautiful views of the river and the city skyline, with one review stating it's 'the best in a restaurant in Portland'. The restaurant's description also highlights its waterfront location, stating it has '27 waterfront and showcase locations' across the US.
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4. Caro Amico Italian Cafe
4.6
Exceptional(504)
Price: Moderate
• Italian • Southwest Portland
Booked 5 times today
Caro Amico Italian Cafe is located in a venerable mid-century building on Barbur Boulevard, just 20 blocks south of downtown Portland. We are open for both dine-in and take-out, Tuesday through Thursday, plus Sunday, 4:00pm-8:00pm, and Friday and Saturday 4:00pm-9:00pm.Full of history, memories, & Frank Sinatra songs from the 60's, Caro Amico qualifies for 'traditional' in the City's treasured old family restaurants. Situated just below 'Pill Hill,' Caro offers a view of Portland's burgeoning high rise waterfront and, of course, the 21st Century Aerial Tram as it makes its way from the waterfront below to the University Hospitals and Offices above. Our Deck is open during the spring and summer months for Outdoor Dining . Enjoy Happy Hour in our Cozy Bar, 4:00-6:00PM (Happy Hour not offered Valentines Day, Mother's Day, and New Years Eve).
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5. Salty's on the Columbia
4.7
Exceptional(8097)
Price: Very Expensive
• Seafood • Northeast Portland
Booked 74 times today
Salty's on the Columbia River is a waterfront restaurant offering stunning views of the Columbia River, as highlighted in reviews. Guests often mention the restaurant's 'beautiful waterfront and mountain views' and 'far reaching views of the Columbia River'. The restaurant's description itself mentions its 'amazing waterfront and mountain views'.
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6. DOSALAS latin kitchen + tequila bar
4.4
Awesome(2113)
Price: Expensive
• Mexican • Vancouver
Booked 30 times today
DOSALAS Latin kitchen + tequila bar is located right on the Vancouver waterfront. Customers often mention the beautiful river views, and one review even mentioned a 'prime waterfront location' with a second story sightline. It's a vibrant spot with a dynamic dining experience, offering an authentic taste of Latin America.
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7. Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar - Vancouver
4.6
Exceptional(2191)
Price: Moderate
• Bar / Lounge / Bottle Service • Vancouver
Booked 40 times today
Twigs Bistro and Martini Bar is definitely a waterfront restaurant. It's located right on the shores of the Columbia River in downtown Vancouver. Customers love the fantastic views of the river and the riverfront walkway. It's a great spot to enjoy local cuisine, cocktails, and watch the river activity while taking in the beautiful sights and sounds of the bustling river park.
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8. Grays at the Park - Hilton Vancouver
4.6
Exceptional(484)
Price: Moderate
• Northwest • Vancouver
Booked 1 time today
Breakfast Service - 6:30AM - 11:00AM DAILY Lunch Service - 11:15AM - 1:15PM DAILY Dinner Service - 5:00PM - 9:30PM DAILY Bar Service - 11:00AM - 11:00PM DAILY
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9. Shinsen Sushi
4.6
Exceptional(47)
Price: Very Expensive
• Sushi • Vancouver
Booked 3 times today
Located along the beautiful Vancouver Waterfront, Shinsen Sushi & Lounge is taking Japanese cuisine to new heights. Our Chef's curate seasonal signature rolls with emphasis on bringing together traditional Japanese cooking techniques, with a twist, to create a unique experience for every guest. Our bar features some of Japans finest Japanese Whiskey and Sake along highlighting signature cocktails like the Smoked Shinsen Old Fashion. Come relax and enjoy some fresh Japanese cuisine by making your reservation today!
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  • Sarah
    Denver / Colorado •18 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 1 day ago
    Food was scrumptious. Ahmed was a great, gracious attentive server. The Brussel sprouts were excellent and so were the coconut prawns.
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    Salty's on the ColumbiaPrice: Very Expensive• Seafood• Northeast Portland
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    4.7
  • Jamie
    Portland / Oregon •8 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 3 days ago
    The staff were wonderful and helped us celebrate my wife’s birthday. The food was amazing and the presentation of the crab stuffed cod in flaming whisky was amazing and tasted even better! The lava cake is worth the wait!!!
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    Chart House Restaurant - PortlandPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Downtown
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    4.6
  • Julie Goss
    Sacramento / Sacramento Valley •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Great dinner experience—beautiful place, nice view, terrific service, amazing menu, delicious food, and lovely live music.
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    Ondus on the WaterfrontPrice: Expensive• American• Vancouver
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    4.1
  • Suzanne
    New York City •4 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on Jun 18, 2025
    Our party of six enjoyed a perfect almost-summer evening on the patio. We celebrated our daughter being 21 with a round of cocktails - a few grapefruit drops, a Vesper, and a Negroni. All tasty! We followed the cocktails with the best-in-town gamberetti, shrimp in a white wine, butter, and garlic sauce + garlic bread for apps. Our main course, agli oglio and Carbonara pasta and a few gf pizzas and salads made for a delicious feast! Anji, our server, was gracious and on point. What a wonderful evening at Caro Amico!
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    Caro Amico Italian CafePrice: Moderate• Italian• Southwest Portland
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    4.6
  • Polly
    Portland / Oregon •7 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on May 20, 2025
    Got there before our reservation but they very gracious and accommodated us right away, the food was great, salmon was done perfectly - not at all dry. Our server was so professional and set a great tone for our meal. The noise made it hard to converse as the tables filled up, but everything else was really nice.
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    King Tide Fish & ShellPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Downtown
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