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Salty's on the Columbia, Portland, OR

Salty's on the Columbia

4.8
4.8
8035 Reviews
$50 and over
Seafood

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2 people
11:30 PM
Booked 62 times today
  • Good for special occasions
  • Great for scenic views
  • 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

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free private lot available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josh Thorburn
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What 8,035 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Portland / Oregon

    Great for scenic views

  • Portland / Oregon

    Seafood

  • Portland

    Great for brunch

  • Portland

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Portland

    Great for scenic views

  • Portland

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Salty's on the Columbia offers "fantastic service," "delicious food," and "beautiful views" of the Columbia River, making it a popular choice for special occasions. Diners praise its seafood buffet brunch, attentive staff, and celebratory atmosphere. While some find it pricey, many consider it "worth it" for the experience.

8,035 Reviews
  1. Shey VIP

    Austin20 reviews

    4.0

    Dined today

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was terrific! Service was not as good - our server forgot our salads and seemed to forget about us a couple of times - asking for extra sauce for a dish took an inordinate amount of time.

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  2. Ted

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was honestly floored. I was so impressed with the staff, the service, the ambience, and of course the food was top tier! I would put you guys up against any 5 star restaurant in the NW. Don't change a thing. I absolutely plan on coming back with the family soon.

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  3. MarkP

    Phoenix6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Visiting from Arizona. Amazing food! Stellar staff and great jazz! It doesn’t get any better!!!

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  4. LouisM

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My friends and I went to dinner on axediny night in Portland. The food was awesome! Calamari n oysters to start and then ciopino, king salmon, scallops n shrimp, steak. Service level great! Even on a rainy night, watching the oldies fly in was super relaxing. Crème brûlée for dessert - great finish.

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  5. Kurt

    San Diego6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 5 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Salty’s has it all. Amazing food, great drinks, perfect service, reasonable prices for what you get, and a view of the Columbia River.

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  6. Juliet

    Austin3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our server was really great, he checked on us multiple times. The food and drinks were delicious! I’d highly recommended this place. Being right on the Colombian River, watching the planes land and take off at the airport and overall coziness inside is amazing! Check it out!

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  7. Serhii

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Nice place with very tasty food and excellent service. Will definitely come back to you!

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  8. OpenTable Diner

    Grand Rapids1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We loved everything about this. Our final night in town did not disappoint. We loved watching the water for animals. Our server was so personable pleasant and genuine-sorry I can’t remember a name. Of course the food was amazing!!! Crab stuffed mushrooms, prawn penne just the best. thank you so much for making 2 girls from Michigan so happy!

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  9. Kevin

    Phoenix3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful cozy place nestled on the harbor/Marina. Service was top notch and the food was Devine. Due yourself a favor and try the ceasor salad topped with the blackened steelhead, what a delight!!

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  10. mizmardy VIP

    Portland6 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 8, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful meal, fabulous service.! Looking forward to a return visit.

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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 4.8 stars by 8035 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
11:30 PM
Booked 62 times today
Google Map for Salty's on the Columbia

3839 NE Marine Dr., Portland, OR 97211

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Phone number
  • 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
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Free private lot available.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Josh Thorburn
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