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Salty's on the Columbia, Portland, OR

Salty's on the Columbia

4.7
4.7
6883 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

7:00 PM


Booked 43 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–8:00 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–7:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (503) 288-4444

  • 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.

  • 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 6,883 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

    Seafood

  • Portland

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Portland

    Great for scenic views

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  1. RJTurner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 1 day ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Thank you for helping us celebrate our 29th anniversary.
  2. HeatherAndErenLove2Eat

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We take my mom every time she visits. Beautiful view with great food!!
  3. JennyH

    Seattle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Fantastic everything!! Service, food and view were phenomenal!
  4. KennethW

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 2 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. Our waitress was courteous, informative and friendly. Our wait time for our food was less than ten minutes.
  5. PamelaS

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    I had an amazing view from the table, the service at every turn was impeccable. The food was good and the ambience was wonderful. I had a lovely brunch.
  6. JohnR

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Outstanding food, service and ambiance. Highly recommend the Lobster/Shrimp fettuccine dish!
  7. ScottM

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 3 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We went to Salty’s for our 6th anniversary. It was also where I proposed to my wife Gina Marie. The staff abundantly assisted me to set the stage for my proposal. I played 3 songs for Gina Marie to set the mood and the staff brought the glass of champagne for Gina Marie as I had requested. When the time came for me to kneel and ask her to marry me I did not realize many of the customers were paying close attention. When Gina Marie said yes the entire restaurant erupted in applause and cheers. It was an amazing experience which we cherish to this day. We love Salty’s!!!
  8. ArthurS

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Salty's has everything a good restaurant should have. Good food, good staff, great view.
  9. George

    Adelaide

    16 reviews

    4.0

    16 reviews

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall4food4service4ambience5
    Had a nice meal. Service may be too efficient. Needed more time to finish salad before the entree showed up.
  10. RandyS

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Waitress was nice and very helpful .Love the view
  11. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The steelhead salad was delicious and the fish moist and perfectly seasoned. Waitress Bree was very attentive. The view of the Columbia river is excellent.
  12. HeatherB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing food, staff, and views! Chelsea was the best waitress ever !! Our meals flavor was perfectly spiced!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Good stuff
  14. TonyaS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was anniversary. The table was decorated beautifully. Our appetizer was delicious, the main dishes were outstanding. They treated us to champagne and a delicious piece of cake. We loved every minute, highly recommend.
  15. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    vip
    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 12, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    My birthday food was less then good and no options
  16. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Salty’s made sure to ensure that myself and my birthday guests had an amazing time. Exceptional service! Loved the complementary valet. Must go to! The views are beautiful especially when the sun starts to set, it created a beautiful golden hour for dessert. Last but not least, the staff! Multiple people checked on our table, we were never with out anything we needed through out our entire meal. Polite, great conversationalists, and well dressed woman and men throughout the whole establishment. So glad I chose Salty’s for my 31st birthday.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience1
    Loud, no service, mediocre meal. Was celebrating my birthday. Only upside was they comped the meal because it was such a bad experience. Not returning.
  18. Trish

    Portland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Our server was outstanding, attentive, professional and friendly. Prices on the higher end but the food was superb as was the service and you definitely get a memorable experience for the money you spend which is priceless. It was very busy when we went so noise level seemed a bit higher than usual but still had a wonderful time.
  19. CarolineB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food2service5ambience5
    Wait staff was incredible and made sure we had a window seat for my birthday. They decorated the table and got me free cake! It was definitely an unforgettable birthday experience!!!!
  20. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 11, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    We had a great date. Food was great, jazz was great, we could hold a conversation even with the jazz going on.
  21. JohnB2

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 10, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Great food, service and view. Parking was adequate for a midweek dinner.
  22. TerryW

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    We went to Salty's for our 48th anniversary. The food was great. We'd like to have had a table next to the river...but the table was still good. Our waitress, Nancy was awesome. Was never so in a hurry that she couldn't talk with us. She took pictures with my phone for us. The food was very good. Overall a very good experience.
  23. JoanS

    Philadelphia

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We celebrated a friend’s birthday at Salty’s after a family member’s recommendation . It was a delightful night made special by the staff and excellent food. We sat on the second floor next to the window to get a great sunset view. 3 of us ordered their lemon marionberry/blue berry martinis, yummy! Also shared a plate of calamari which we all enjoyed. My husband had the chowder with crab, I had the steelhead trout, both delicious. A piece of chocolate mousse cake was the perfect ending to the meal.
  24. Chantelle

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 6, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our server was Kendal and he made our visit amazing! We had been sitting at the table for a while when we asked if he could find our waiter so we could order -he stepped right in and took care of us. He was responsive, friendly, and a true over achiever. Give that man a raise!! Greatest service ever!
  25. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience5
    If you are hosting out of towners, definitely bring them to lunch (or brunch) on Sundays and get a window view for the sailboats. That was a real treat to see so many sailboats on the water. But enough about the ambiance. The food was as expected (my 2nd time at Salty's) and my lunch companion thought the burger was fantastic. Service was great.
  26. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Great food and service!!
  27. KarlaB

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience3
    Our food and service were great. It was a bit too noisy. Great setting!
  28. LarryO

    Portland

    15 reviews

    5.0

    15 reviews

    Dined on March 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always the food was delicious and served in a sumptuous manner. the drinks we excellent as well and they seated me at a table where I had once mentioned I like that table. They had told me they would give me that table if it were available but I was delighted that they actually did.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on March 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Our waitress, Bre, was very attentive, and the entire staff took great care of us. Food was prompt, very well-presented, and tasted wonderful.
  30. LeslieB

    Fort Lauderdale

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anniversary.. best service and server ever.. Nancy made the evening really special and the whole staff was superb!
  31. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    All the employees were great!
  32. BrianS

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    Great service. Food was very good, just wanted more of it.
  33. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    Good experience
  34. OpenTable Diner

    Edmonton

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service were outstanding. A vegetarian option on the menu would have been nice.
  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Food was just ok. Coconut shrimp ver oily. Burger bun was cold and feeling a little old. Chowder was too thick. Fries weee just warm not hot. Bread in basket top Wa so hard you could barely chew it. Service people were very nice but should have come around more often. Wine was good.
  36. Yummy

    Portland

    48 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    48 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We had a very nice breakfast with a view of the water. Our food was yummy and our server was nice.
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall4food2service5ambience5
    Everything was pretty good my date had a steak and the potatoes were not good at all . We’re not into sending anything back if I was that would’ve been sent to the garbage.
  38. lindensg

    Portland

    40 reviews

    5.0

    40 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Birthday dinner. Friendly and helpful server. She made the dinner special. Food was excellent.
  39. ShelleyG

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The calamari was the best I ever had And the service was great
  40. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Fantastic as always and great food as well!

Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Extra space between tables
  • Protective equipment

    • Waitstaff wear masks
    • Diners must wear masks unless eating or drinking
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Salty's on the Columbia does offer delivery in partnership with Uber Eats. Salty's on the Columbia also 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 6883 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 43 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–8:00 pm Tue–Thu 3:00 pm–8:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–8:30 pm Sun 3:00 pm–7:00 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

  • 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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