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Salty's on the Columbia, Portland, OR

Salty's on the Columbia

4.7 (8060)
$50 and over
Seafood
3839 NE Marine Dr., Portland, OR 97211

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 61 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
  • 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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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
  • 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
  • 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 8,060 people are saying

Salty's on the Columbia reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

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
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • 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 "wonderful views" and exceptional seafood, with standout dishes like "the best chowder" and "amazing seafood platter." Guests praise "attentive staff" and "excellent service," making it an ideal spot for celebrations and special occasions. The "Sunday brunch is outstanding," featuring fresh seafood and a delightful atmosphere.

8,060 Reviews
  1. Kerri

    Portland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    As always, Salty’s is an excellent venue for amazing food and a great view. We came to celebrate a birthday and I can’t imagine a better place to be. Attentive service, a table overlooking the marina and river—it was just lovely all around!

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  2. Annie

    Dallas12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Exceptional beautiful Sunday Brunch on 2 levels- So many choices - Prime rib - seafood chowder - fresh oysters in the half shell -fresh dugenous crab - shrimp- wonderful made to order omelets - steelhead - eggs Benedict - fresh fruit deserts ( best bread pudding ever!) Fabulous views of the water and marina- So satisfying. The staff are incredibly kind and knowledgable- Laura was a fabulous server attending to everything- warm towels- extra butter- great drink service. Go - make your reservation so worth the price.

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  3. Heather

    Portland3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    My son and I both ordered steaks. After an extremely long wait for our food, my steak was well done and I had specified medium rare. Everything else on the plate was cold. They tried again and it was so rare it was cold on the inside. I gave up. They comped the steak and 2 desserts, but I never got the steak I ordered. The manager apologized explaining there were new employees, but for the cost of our meal I would think they could get it right the second time! They should have comped the whole meal. Won’t be eating there again.

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  4. Natalie

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything was great from the time we walked in the door until we left the building. Will be back again.

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  5. Patrick

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had an amazing time! ❤️ The food was excellent! 👍👍 The Mel Brown Trio was fantastic! 😍 The staff and chefs were spectacular! A special thank you to Meghan, Lauren and Juan!! 🤩 It was another wonderful and memorable birthday celebration!! 🎂🥳

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  6. Denise

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Jazz on Friday evenings, was lovely. Mel Brown is amazing- like he's having a conversation with you and telling a story through his drumming

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  7. ConnieF

    Chicago2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful view directly on the Columbia. Attentive staff able to make adjustments to menu items. The chowder is the best I have ever had. The grilled halibut which was outstanding- fresh, white and flackery. Would have preferred less seasoning ingredients the vegetables. The presentation was wonderful and the quality of the produce was good-:unfortunately they were too spicy for my taste. The seasoning overwhelmed the vegetable taste.. the deserts were decadent and delicious. We had the white chocolate mousse cake and the fabulous chocolate banana luau cake. We’ll be back!

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  8. Eric VIP

    Portland3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was very good. Very noisy though.

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  9. Brent

    Seattle2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    My family and I attended the Easter brunch, and we had a wonderful experience. The food was delicious, and the service provided by Matt and the rest of the team was exceptional. Although it was a bit noisy due to the presence of many small children and inattentive parents, overall, everything was fantastic!

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  10. michone

    Portland7 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Easter Brunch at Salty's has been a family tradition for many years, but after the significant price hike, we started going elsewhere. Returned this year as a treat. We love the location, the staff, and the offering. I would give a 5 star review, but the price is too high to not include bottomless mimosas, like they used to before the pandemic. I no longer drink alcohol, but $120 for an adult, for brunch, is ridiculous without entertainment, or some sort of take home gift. Even if I fasted all week, I wouldn't be able to eat enough crab legs to justify the price.

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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 8060 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.

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  3. Portland / Oregon
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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 61 times today
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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
  • 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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