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RingSide Fish House - Fox Tower - Permanently Closed, Portland, OR

RingSide Fish House - Fox Tower - Permanently Closed

4.7
4.7
1940 Reviews
$31 to $50
Seafood
A contemporary Northwest fish house with a modern accent. Expect the finest service as experienced servers guide you through the menu. The RingSide Fish House is the sibling of the Iconic RingSide SteakHouse and is honored to be chosen as one of Tom Horan's Top Ten Fish Houses in North America. The menu sources only the freshest seafood from local fish mongers and oysterman - but still has steaks and our "Famous Onion Rings"for those who want the classic RingSide experience.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Northwest, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Mon- Sat: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bar Hours: Mon - Sat: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (503) 227-3900
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Jonathan Gill
  • Private party facilities
    The Park Avenue Room is a private room that can accommodate up to 32 guests for meetings, parties, receptions or a sit down lunch or dinner.
  • Private party contact
    Emily Olsen: (888) 808-5205
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Cross street
    SW Taylor
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Self-Parking is available in the Fox Tower Garage validated with the purchases of entrees. On-street parking is also available at posted rates. <br /><br />
  • Public transit
    Located adjacent to the Pioneer Square MAX Station.
  • Entertainment
    A perfect stop before the Theater, whether it be on the Big Screen or on the Stage. Many diners find the ambiance of the restaurant overlooking Director Park as entertainment in itself.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 1,940 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.2Value

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1,802 Reviews
  1. HayleyD

    Portland

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I will truly miss the Ringside Fish House! It was such a special place, and I hope it comes back!

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  2. KenF

    Pittsburgh

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on August 13, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great meal on unfortunately the last night the restaurant will be open.

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  3. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    A great experience. Everything was top notch. Couldn’t have asked for a better evening. The Fish House will be missed.

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  4. RJarrett

    Portland

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    better go quick... last day they are open is on the 12th.

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  5. eatndrink

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 9, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So sad they're closing! Dinner was delightful, service impeccable and the salmon incredibly good. Plus the wine - our server recommended a bottle that was top notch. We so enjoyed our evening.

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  6. AlexD

    New York Area

    36 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    36 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    First time / the onion rings were worth it. Food was very good - bisque was delicious. Worth trying.

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  7. whatever4now

    Portland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on August 8, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had to wait several minutes even though I had Open Table reservation, but the food and server were outstanding!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Baltimore

    136 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    136 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food and wine combined with excellent service equals an outstanding experience!

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  9. MarybethS

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 6, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Nancy is the best, she made the evening perfect! Her grace & sophistication is immeasurable.

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  10. RonF

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The occasion was for a first date and I could not be happier. Excellent service and food. The wine was a treat as well. Unfortunate that you are closing as we would have been happy to come back often.,

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  11. LukeB

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 5, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent experience all around. The food was amazing and the service was excellent. It's to bad it will be closing soon.

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  12. FanFan

    Portland

    18 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    18 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    So sad to see Ringside Fish House going away! My wife and I love it, and will be saddened as it'll leave a hole in the Portland restaurant scene.

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  13. Grouch1

    Portland

    118 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    118 reviews

    Dined on August 5, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Terrible shame that this excellent fish restaurant is being closed. We have enjoyed their food and service many times.

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  14. HeatherG

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The attention to details in seating, table presentation and especially food made this dinner wonderful. The lobster bisque is fabulous. I love that they have a 3 course pre-theater menu to choose from. The food never disappoints and the atmosphere is enjoyable.

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  15. EricaD

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Location is closing in a couple weeks and they are offering 50% off all bottled wines.

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  16. Cbokc

    Portland

    93 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    93 reviews

    Dined on August 3, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great food, great service, and half off wine! Nice views. So sorry to see it go.

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  17. Csaba

    Portland

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Sad that they are closing in a month. Had several fine meal there.

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  18. Redspecfish

    Houston

    10 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 2, 2018

    overall4food3service3ambience4
    Food was not up to Ringside’s normal high quality.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 1, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It is s shame this restaurant is closing.

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  20. John

    Portland

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on August 1, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    One of our favorite Portland restaurants. We are bummed that it's closing in mid-August. We'll miss it!

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  21. SarahJ

    London

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food and service at Ringside were amazing! In our top 10 meals of all time. It is up there with Le Manoir aux quat’Saisons and Pollen Street Social in the UK and Pot Luck Club in Cape Town, South Africa

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 29, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Family dinner with kids. Excellent service and great seafood.

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  23. SPatel

    Portland

    17 reviews

    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Had a great experience and our server Nancy was amazing. Thank you

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  24. AndyS

    New York Area

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2018

    overall2food1service3ambience3
    overpriced, very salty, brought food out in the wrong sequence even after specifically discussed . ran out of a specific type of oyster because of the error in bringing out oysters first. Ate at Southpark Seafood the night before and it was great.

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  25. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 28, 2018

    overall3food3service3ambience3
    Friendly staff but not very attentive. Food was good but over cooked.

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  26. GianH

    Orlando

    7 reviews

    4.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Highly rated but overrated in our opinion. The only thing truly outstanding was the service. Gazpacho was a delicious creamy carrot soup, but not gazpacho. Sweet gems greens was romaine. Octopus was just a bit overdone. To be fair, halibut was excellent. Overpriced for what we got.

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  27. FredJ

    Key West

    11 reviews

    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 24, 2018

    overall3food3service4ambience3
    There are so many great restaurants in Portland this would not be one I would recommend. I had crab cakes they were so so. Being in Portland these crab cakes should have been outstanding. They were small and deep fried. I had mushroom risotto and it was so salty.

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  28. ChesterH

    Portland

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best meal out I’ve had all year. Got a medium rare filet mignon. The meat was well prepared. The oysters were delicious and I really enjoyed my whiskey cocktail. Can’t wait for my next special occasion so I can dine again.

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  29. GabbyS

    Portland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent meal. A bit on the pricey end but well worth the money. The lobster soup was to die for

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  30. Kealapua

    Tucson

    23 reviews

    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 22, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful food excellent service Nancy was a fantastic waitress

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  31. Scooter

    Portland

    20 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    20 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2018

    overall5food5service4ambience5
    This was the ideal place to entertain out-of-town friends. Great food, very attentive and accommodating staff, lovely ambience with noise level low enough for our hearing-challenged ears to converse easily.

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  32. myscoot2003

    Portland

    21 reviews

    5.0

    21 reviews

    Dined on July 21, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    We always enjoy the fresh seafood! And our waiter Miguel was fantastic 😀

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 20, 2018

    overall3food4service3ambience4
    Service was really bad our table was constantly ignored.. food was good.

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  34. SisterS

    Portland

    8 reviews

    5.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on July 17, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food was out of this world wonderful and fresh. The service was perfect--he checked in with us at just the right times. We had a perfect evening.

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  35. SteveK

    Portland

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Love ringside fish house! Always great service and awesome food!

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  36. morrislaz

    New York Area

    32 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on July 13, 2018

    overall4food4service5ambience3
    A very good restaurant. Service was excellent, ambiance was good. Food was very very good. We were recommended to ringside while we were visiting Portland and it did not disappoint

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  37. JSW2

    Alabama

    3 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2018

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    Our waiter, Nick, had great recommendations.

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  38. HankO

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on June 30, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    The pace of the service was exceptional: nothing was rushed. Thankfully, no one asked how the food was; the waiter knew. The sommelier took the time to chat a bit. Nice.

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  39. Oenophiles

    Portland

    44 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    44 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Excellent food and service.

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  40. nancyb

    Portland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on June 27, 2018

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I brought some friends from out of town in for dinner, we had an amazing experience at RingSide Fish House. From the moment we walked in we were treated like old friends. The host staff was very welcoming and professional. And well dressed, I appreciate that. Our server, Nick did a wonderful job. He was very knowledgeable about the menu, very helpful with wine choices, and very handsome. It's apparent that the staff here works well as a team, four staff members brought out our entrees, very impressive. This way we could all eat together and not be uncomfortable waiting for the rest of the food to come. The food was amazing. We had a salmon collar, octopus, and a whole, fried Oregon perch, to name a few of our choices. We could tell a lot of thought and care went into our dining experience. Thank you Ringside Fishhouse for a great time and great food.

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FAQs

RingSide Fish House - Fox Tower - Permanently Closed is rated 4.7 stars by 1940 OpenTable diners.

Permanently Closed

This restaurant is permanently closed.

Google Map for RingSide Fish House - Fox Tower - Permanently Closed

838 SW Park Ave, Portland, OR 97205

Additional information

  • Cross street
    SW Taylor
  • Neighborhood
    Downtown
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner: Mon- Sat: 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm Sunday: 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm Bar Hours: Mon - Sat: 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm Sunday: 3:00 pm - 10:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Seafood, Northwest, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Complimentary Self-Parking is available in the Fox Tower Garage validated with the purchases of entrees. On-street parking is also available at posted rates. <br /><br />
  • Public transit
    Located adjacent to the Pioneer Square MAX Station.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Pay with OpenTable, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Jonathan Gill
  • Entertainment
    A perfect stop before the Theater, whether it be on the Big Screen or on the Stage. Many diners find the ambiance of the restaurant overlooking Director Park as entertainment in itself.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (503) 227-3900
  • Private party facilities
    The Park Avenue Room is a private room that can accommodate up to 32 guests for meetings, parties, receptions or a sit down lunch or dinner.
  • Private party contact
    Emily Olsen: (888) 808-5205
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