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Salty's on the Columbia, Portland, OR

Salty's on the Columbia

4.7
4.7
7025 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood
Salty’s on the Columbia River serves award-winning Pacific Northwest Coastal Cuisine with astonishing waterfront views, service and smiles. 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. In addition to our beautiful dining room, we offer year round outdoor seating on our covered heated patio. Salty’s on the Columbia River is considered one of Portland’s best restaurants. 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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2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 66 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Seafood, Northwest, Steak

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–7:30 pm

  • Phone number

    (503) 288-4444

  • Payment options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress code

    Smart Casual

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Christine Attwood: (503) 282-2205 ext. 4108

  • 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 7,025 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 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 outdoor dining

  • Portland

    Romantic

  • Portland

    Great for scenic views

  • Portland

    Most Booked

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  1. Shelly

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall3food2service2ambience3
    Salty's is slipping. One person ordered salmon dinner ($50) and it was completely underwhelming. The salmon was fairly small and looked like it came from a bag you'd get from the freezer at Costco. The mashed potatoes were full of chunks and the pile of Brussels sprouts was not appealing, only slightly better looking than typically steamed Brussels. Bleh. This long time fan of Salty's is not excited about returning.
  2. ShaneC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    Breakfast was best French toast I’ve get had. Hands down.
  3. Vicki

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    King salmon and the halibut moist and great flavor. Followed by chocolate peanut butter pie. YUMMY!
  4. Pjllan

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server Danielle was amazing. Food was delicious.
  5. Sylvie

    Los Angeles

    75 reviews

    vip
    1.0

    75 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall1food2service3ambience3
    Charged for bread without knowing we should be because waiter never mentioned after he offered it; Tuna Ahi so-so have had better for less; ordered the Halibut after being told the Salmon on the menu was not fresh but off menu was $70. All in all not worth the money, except did enjoy the view. Won't be going back.
  6. JimmyM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This was a great place to take my son for dinner on his 18th birthday, the food was great, the view was amazing, and the staff were pleasurable and accommodating... Thank you for a great dinner and a great memory!
  7. Meemaw

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful dinner, great service. We will definitely be back.
  8. KevinM

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    WHEN WE FIRST ARRIVE, THE SERVER WAS NOT VERY RESPONSIVE. WE WERE THEN MOVED UPSTAIRS AND OUR SERVER WAS FANTASTIC. IF WE HAD NOT BEEN MOVED, I DONT KNOW IF I WOULD HAVE RETURNED. CLAM CHOWDER WAS MARGINAL. PARKING GREAT. VIEW OUTSTANDING.
  9. BruceT

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food. Welcomed with champagne and well taken care of by our exceptional waiter Andrew. Highly recommend Salty’s!!
  10. KIMBERLYC

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was absolutely delicious!! Great portions and presentation very nice. Our waitress Whitney was AMAZING!! The other staff very nice and helpful. We can't wait to visit again!!!
  11. MimiB

    Anchorage

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We had a fun meal on a summer evening, watching the river and chatting with my husband's cousins. Food and service were great. A little noisy but overall a great time.
  12. ROBERTG

    Tampa

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely great experience. Food service ambiance. A little pricey but worth it
  13. KevinF

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Everyone made our 22nd anniversary very special. This was our first time and defiantly will be back. Razor Claims, Chowder was superb.
  14. CaseyS

    Austin

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Danielle was great! And the birthday confetti was awesome !
  15. ErikaF

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was amazing and our server, Holly, was so friendly and attentive. One of the best views in Portland!
  16. DAVIDG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 27, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Unbeatable view, delicious food and excellent service, but expensive.
  17. Barb

    Houston

    29 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    29 reviews

    Dined on May 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated our 50th anniversary. They decorated our table with rose petals and gave us a card. The calamari and shrimp cocktail were delicious. The homemade clam chowder was out of this world. We had the salmon and lobster tail as our mains and they were so good. We highly recommend Salty’s on the Columbia and will go back.
  18. admpdx

    Portland

    16 reviews

    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    We have a lovely birthday celebration lunch. Our entrees were delicious as was the white chocolate raspberry cake. The Brussels sprouts were ok, just not as tender as previously ordered. Bre, our server, was very friendly and had everything under control. This is a wonderful restaurant for a celebration or just any time.
  19. GMaHart1955

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We've been to Salty's for many family events, birthdays, anniversaries, engagements and military depolyments. They have always had outstanding food, service and obviously fantastic views of the Columbia River. We highly recommend them to everyone!
  20. NEEDTOGETOUTMORE

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a fantastic experience. A great place to spend a special day, b-day, anniversary etc. A little pricey but worth the experience!
  21. Paulie

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a fantastic window table and watched the water fowl and sailboats on the Columbia River. Food and beverage was delicious! Our server was excellent and checked in often to ensure our best experience. We highly recommend especially for special occasions!
  22. ChrisH

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great service, and amazingly delicious food! Definitely be back for more!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    12 reviews

    5.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We dined outside on the deck and were seated at a table that was right along the Columbia River. Our view of the sunset was magnificent as was our entire experience. The service was terrific and Michael, our server, did a wonderful job taking care of us. Our meal was exceptionally delicious - a fabulous dinner at Salty’s on the Columbia!
  24. Markt97213

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    My wife's Birthday and Saltys is one of her favorite places. Quiet place, impeccable service, great food, good view. Josh was our server and He did an outstanding job!
  25. TedS

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on May 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Shady spot on second floor porch. Outstanding server and excellent professional service. Drinks were very good with a nice selection. The food was well prepared and arrived quickly after we ordered. We enjoyed each of our selections and are still talking about how much we enjoyed the flourless chocolate cake! We’ll be back!
  26. JohnR

    Portland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic lunch, wine and oysters, open face crab sandwich. Don't forget dessert. Great time with great food.
  27. LarryO

    Portland

    18 reviews

    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, ambiance terrific, some music on Friday, a very nice experience. We'll go again.
  28. ShelleyK

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Dinner! Location on a beautiful spring evening can’t be beat!
  29. ShelleyR

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We really enjoyed Sally’s! The day was beautiful and we ate outside and enjoyed the view of the Columbia River! Our waitress was kind of efficient! Our food was great! We had a wonderful, relaxing experience! We were staying at an airport hotel close by. We will look forward to going back to Sally’s the next time we come to stay!
  30. DianeB

    Portland

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food3service5ambience5
    Window table request was granted. Great service, Linguine/mussels special was excellent. Fish taco's average. Fish and Chips was mixed--fries were excellent, quality of fish was very good but breading was too heavy and not thoroughly done.
  31. christopheri

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall3food3service5ambience5
    Have you ever been to tads on the sandy? Sadly it burned down but it was talked uo so much we had to try it. Saltys gave us the same underwhelming feeling as well. Honestly my wife and agreed that it was worth a shot once but probably not again. We had a appetizers main entree and desert....desert was probably the best.
  32. Heather

    Portland

    8 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I have really enjoyed Salty’s for special meals and our out of town guests for the ambience and the food. Lately, I have noticed the food to be more generic….but still tasty. We will still continue to patron Salty’s with out of town guests and for our own love of seafood and the Columbia river.
  33. Suzanne

    Portland

    17 reviews

    4.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on May 17, 2023

    overall4food3service4ambience4
    Birthday celebration, very nice. Wonderful views, great seating table, service from waiter was good, but, it took at least 20 minutes upon seating to get water or any service.
  34. JamesF

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    In 2018 and 2019 my fought a very successful battle against breast cancer and beat it only to be forced to stay home for all the Covid years. It was the cost of staying safe. Our trip to Salty’s yesterday was our 1st trip to a restaurant in 5 years! We couldn’t have had a better time or meal. It was perfect and good for the soul.
  35. TonyF

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    booked a table for a Birthday. Service was awesome and so friendly. Great food of course! Although not Peruvian style, the Ceviche was very tasty, a great appetizer. The staff went the extra mile to provide us with a great dining experience.
  36. ScottM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Arrived 5 mins early seated right away. Great service, thanks for the excellent Mother’s Day.
  37. DaveM

    Portland

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The wait staff was great, lots of delicious food at the buffet, but expensive
  38. WarrenG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Pretty expensive; however the food and service were top notch.
  39. RaphaelL

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waiter was very respectful and very knowledgeable
  40. DeniseG

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We walked and was greeted with upbeat welcoming and after giving our name wished us a happy anniversary! Then gave us an option outside or in and the inside was a window table as I had requested. Our server was a sweet young lady who during the entire time was so accommodating. The meal was one of the best dinners we had ( halibut and a shrimp and crab salad and the focaccia bread) we shared and was more than enough. Then to top it off a complimentary dessert of a white chocolate mousse cake that was irresistible! I'd come back just for that! We will be going back soon!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace

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 7025 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

11:30 PM


Booked 66 times today
Google Map for Salty's on the Columbia

3839 NE Marine Dr., Portland, OR 97211

Additional information

  • Neighborhood

    Northeast Portland

  • Hours of operation

    Brunch Sat, Sun 10:00 am–3:00 pm Lunch Tue–Fri 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Mon 4:00 pm–8:30 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–9:00 pm Sun 3:00 pm–7:30 pm

  • 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

  • Owned/operated by

    Women

  • 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.

  • Private party contact

    Christine Attwood: (503) 282-2205 ext. 4108

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