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Salty's on the Columbia, Portland, OR

Salty's on the Columbia

4.7 (8065)
$50 and over
Seafood
3839 NE Marine Dr., Portland, OR 97211

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 83 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 8,065 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.

8,065 Reviews
  1. stacy

    Portland2 reviews

    3.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 5
    It’s been six years since I’ve been here. Decided to try it out again even with the crazy price hike. The food variety and quality does not seem to be there anymore. The customer service of the staff was very questionable. Beyond the hostess staff i wonder how they are later in the day. When we were there at opening and they already were not ready to be there.

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  2. MaryBeth

    Denver1 review

    5.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We celebrated our 28th anniversary at Salty’s. When we arrived, they asked if we were celebrating anything special and when we said it was our anniversary, they quickly created a wonderful personalized experience at our table, with rose petals and an anniversary card . The food was amazing. A little pricey, but well worth it A great server truly makes a great experience at any restaurant . Our server, Matt, was amazing, super personable and knowledgeable. We even brought home a complementary dessert to share for later ! My husband is working in Happy Valley, Oregon for about eight months, and we will definitely return to Salty’s!

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  3. Penny

    Kansas City8 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Pretty view. My husband had Halibut and it was delicious. I had Best Friends. Scallops and Pork Belly. Two of my favorites. It was more than disappointing. Served on a single skewer , not even a bed of rice. Three small scallops and 3 pieces of pork belly. It tasted just ok. Luckily the wine and my husband’s dinner was good. Overall, our Anniversary celebration dinner could have been better.

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  4. David

    San Francisco3 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salty's has, in our opinion, the best view in town. I just wished the food was reliably good. Today I had oysters as an appetizer, the wedge salad and the prim rib sandwich. Everything was good. However, my wife had the warm seafood salad and the steelhead was raw (we cook a lot of fish and there really is no excuse for a fish house to serve raw, not sushi grade, fish. The server took the raw fish and brought two prawns as a substitute - but the meal experience for her was already set to disappointing and, sadly, we have been disappointed by the food more times than not (and we've been going there for years). The coffee was excellent and the servicer was first rate. All things considered, today I would give it 4.5 stars for service and 2 stars for food quality/value. We will likely go back but it will be primarily for the view, and hope we get lucky with the food quality. I told my wife on the drive home, if Salty's could get there kitchen's act together it would be a top destination restaurant.

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  5. Lucia Hensel

    Portland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great food, great service but extremely noisy! So if your wearing hearing aides or are hard of hearing beware.

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  6. Kerri

    Portland10 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 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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  7. Annie

    Dallas12 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 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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  8. Heather

    Portland3 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 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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  9. Natalie

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    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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  10. Patrick

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    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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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 8065 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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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 83 times today
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
  • 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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