Seafood cuisine: the best places to taste it in Portland

Linne Linder

Roe

"We had the four course meal with traditional caviar. The service was friendly and fast and the food was fresh and delicious. Every dish was packed..."

Phi d

"excellent dining service. casual cool vibe with no pretentious airs though the open kitchen looked very serious. quality ingredients, amazing sauces..."

MO

"Really fantastic food. Had the fixed menu with pairing and everything was amazing except the timing. The waitress was bringing out dishes well before..."

Joe Fitzpatrick

"The best dining experience I have had in Portland. After eating the salmon I thought "this is it, that's the best fish I've ever had" but then they..."

Morgan Lutz

"The food is good, price is fair, but the service pacing needs major improvement. The time between serving each course is too long and varies to much...."

cm

"Seriously tho, this place was so far above any expectations that I might have had. The service was exceptional and the wine pairings were spot on...."

K RG

"I highly recommend the chef's menu. The food was spectacular and plated with such creativity and beauty. The service was also top notch. Thanks for..."

Mary Sticha

"I've been Roe twice, tried both tasting menu and chef menu, foods and services there are soooooooooo good! I've been a lot of good restaurants here..."

mingyue jiang

"I came here a couple of times last year for special occasions and again this year for the Portland dining month. They never dissapoint. I recommend..."

MagickaMidNight2

"The food was SO delicious. One of the best places I've been to in Portland. We went for our anniversary dinner and were very satisfied with the..."

J Pena-Nichols

Michelle MacKinnon

Chris Emond

Hana Jacobi

Acadia

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Lunch

Mid-range

"What a great place hidden in plain sight! Uncomplicated and delicious in every way. The cocktails are a cut above, balanced and enticing. It's..."

Julian Ratcliffe

"One of the better values for craft cocktails in town (and mocktails worth the $ and calories too!). I haven't interacted with a staff member who..."

Kristina Hsu

"The gentleman that helped us was informative and friendly. The food was fantastic! And the pork belly was superb. I recommend the fried plantains,..."

Christine Hill

"This place is amazing! The staff is always so nice and friendly. I grew up eating feijoada in Brazil, and this place has the most authentic feijoada..."

Ana Wilcox

"An absolute gem of a place. When driving park on 13th (off Fremont), it’s right on the corner. You’ll see a few tables outside with red..."

irina dmitrieva

"I’ve been here twice. Both times I wondered why I don’t come here more. Great food, never packed. Menu has options for anyone. Service is always..."

Chris Hollen

"Found this restaurant on google and decided to come eat here for my mothers birthday. There seems to be only street parking but not too hard to find..."

Diane Prado

"It is probably my fourth time here and it never disappoints! I had the cubano sandwich, vaca frita, yuka hash but my favorite is the Feijoada! The..."

Carla Chen

"Get your car keys in your walking shoes and go there now .... it will brighten your day and your belly! I got their Ceviche, chicken hearts, and a..."

Julie Adrianna Olsen

"I've been to En Vida about 4 or 5 times now, and it has not disappointed. The selection of wines from South America is very good, and I have enjoyed..."

Marissa Henry

Poke Mon

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Mid-range

"This place was the only place in Portland I planned ahead of time to eat. We loved it so much we went there twice in the 5 days we were there. The..."

Kelsie Breitkreutz

"Love their food. It's so fresh and tasty! I highly recommend this place. I could eat there every day. The staff is always nice as..."

Jenny Haevischer

"Always consistently amazing! I love a good poke bowl and this place makes them very well. Great for a tasty meal that won't weigh you..."

Nick Marshall

"I had the ahi bowl the first time I went and I thought about it all week! I came back and had the salmon and garlic bowl...I didn't think it could..."

David Van De Veere

"I'm from Maui and I had their Kimchi Tako bowl. It was the closest thing to home that I've had here in Oregon! ❤️ My fiancé got the Ahi Bowl,..."

Crisian Baguyo Chelsky

"This place is the real deal- fast fresh delicious and with a solid option to customize .... purely Portland delicious and as poke goes as good as it..."

Laura Bischoff-Warfield

"Absolutely amazing! Great staff even better food! Will be our new regular..."

Debra Phillips

"Superb food, portions decent, little spendy, but quality is exceptional. Fish melted in our mouths, both the Haw'n Ahi and the Spicy Tuna bowls...."

Ted Norris

"Delicious food. Our 10 year old was introduced to poke and his comment was "this is phenomenal". Good portion sizes. Fresh fish. Speedy service. ..."

Kristen Gebhardt Shaffer

"Fresh and delicious!!! My favorite poke..."

Jaimi Marie Ybarra

"Yum! Winning concept of sushi, but as a bowl..."

Rebecca Andersson

"Fantastic flavor! The Hawaiian on a bed of greens wasn't enough to tide me over until dinner, but why would it be? Quinoa would be a nice alternative..."

Alyssa Starelli

"Delicious! Favorite poke bowl in Portland! Super cute atmosphere..."

Blakely Thomas

"We went there looking for a yummy bowl and found what we wanted. The staff was pleasant and we could see the chef make our food. The menu has house..."

RK Glass

"02/17/17: 4.5 out of 5 - Definitely an improvement in service, and the bowls are prepared well. The fish are cut quite nicely. Worth the..."

Therdsak Suthanaviroj

"Really great flavors and combinations. My husband and I always split one of the spicy bowls with *extra protein and a side of kimchi; it's plenty of..."

Cassandra Rosenthal

"The ahi bowls (both) were pretty awesome. Only complaint is the portion size could be a bit bigger. Other than that the flavors were great and the..."

Michael Fox

"Great poke! Located on Hawthorne Street in inner eastside of Portland. We tried three of their Signature Bowls and not one of them disappointed...."

Slavik Dezhnyuk

"The Spicy donburi was delicious and there's a relaxed atmosphere. Our customer service was friendly and we received our food quickly...."

Rain McKenzie

"I always like going to poke mon because I've yet to have a bad experience. The food looks and tastes great. The water is always cold. The staff is..."

David Mitchell

"The food i ordered was korean style dish. My friend ordered japanese style dish. I like the one my friend ordered (yuzu shoyu..."

Tomoko Nakajima

"Loved the Salmon, tried the ‘Make your own bowl’ on the menu. Nice clean..."

Keiana Chhay

"One of, if not the best, poke bowl I've ever had. The staff was really friendly. Nice vibe. Good prices. Great..."

Jordan Wild

Olympia Oyster Bar

Wheelchair Accessible

"Very rustic chic marina vibe here. Their prices are fair for happy hour. We were planning on trying their Portland dining month menu but realized the..."

MagickaMidNight2

"This place was at the top of my list when visiting Portland. And I have to tell you, it was so worth it! We enjoyed every single item that we..."

Vana Ali

"Nice atmosphere, friendly service. Very eco conscious. Reused sardine tins to serve appetizing snacks. Great presentation on food. The food was..."

Susan Kuchman

"The food is amazing! Love the pan seared and crisp oysters. The shrimp is wonderful too. Really good flavours overall. Highly..."

Ruam S.

"Stopped by for Valentine's - truly casual chic, excellent oysters, very smartly interpreted seafood, versatile wine list from small production in..."

Ekaterina Beliakova

"Was here with my brother and sister for their happy hour specials. Great service from the friendly and knowledgeable staff. They recommended a wine..."

Hyon Jin Jang

"Casual oyster bar with other familiar seafood offerings. Happy hour oysters are a good deal @$18/doz. The wine special was good but not enough to..."

Rick Yao

"My boyfriend and I had another great date night here just last night. Not only is their oyster selection impressive, they also have excellent other..."

Noel O'Donnell

"This place is so good. If you love oysters, this is your spot. They have inventive preparations, traditional raw, and are sustainably..."

David Olsen

"Wow this was delicious. We looked up best places to get oysters in Portland, and they did not disappoint. Service was wonderful, atentive, and..."

Kaitlin Kelly

"Went with a group of friends to their special Mexican Christmas Posada Feast and it was amazing! We wanted to try everything on the a la carte menu..."

Kristin Cordz

"Dishea are very nicely decorated. You got plenty choices of..."

Jia Chen

"Could use a more robust happy hour offering, but had the $20 Bonita oyster pairing with flavors. Oh my. Best oysters I maybe ever..."

Hudson Hornick

"The Oregon Rockfish ceviche was the highlight of the meal. Oysters were delicious and accompanied with fresh spicy relish. I will definitely be back..."

Sarh Max

"Awsome experience and meal. The staff there are friendly and knowledgeable about the foods they prepare and..."

Brian Ong

"Came here for my birthday and I have a lot of mixed feelings. I really wanted to like this place and there were a couple things I did really enjoy...."

Liam Kamp

"They have delicious and fresh oysters and a very interesting and tasty selection of..."

Amanda Taz

Blyth & Burrows

"Love the vibe, atmosphere, and the menu! Not just the perfection of the cocktail menu-- we ordered 4 -5 small plates as our meal (3 of us), they were..."

Rebekah Messer

"Amazing place! Chill vibe, great cocktails and music. This place is a blend of classy and trendy. Right up there with some of Boston's finest. Highly..."

Erika K. Madeiros

"Love the cool vibe and hidden hide-aways at this bar. Only had drinks and although they are a little pricier than what I usually pay it was well..."

Lynda Adams

"Great beer list and some very inventive drinks are an A+ here. Stopped in and a Saturday afternoon and the place was hopping and the staff was very..."

Brian Burgoyne

"Oysters and homemade hot sauce were phenomenal. Only my second time having oysters and I am now addicted. Also had the bone marrow - my first time..."

Laura Beth Searle

"Great concept and beautiful space. More importantly an amazing team behind it all. A must add to any Portland "to do" list for..."

Shawn Mclaughlin

"Wow!! What a hidden gem!!! Dynamite experience! Gigi and the team were friendly, approachable and true artists. We were lucky enough to grab seats at..."

Heather Semones Devereaux

"Amazing place with all the details in place, craziest cheese plate and incredible..."

Yulia Aleksandrovna

"First, this place is so well designed and decorated. From the subtle signage outside to the cherubs in the bathroom sinks, it really does feel like..."

Liz Waters

"What an amazing place! Hands down the nicest bar in Portland. Unbelievable job with everything. Cocktails and oysters last night were top..."

Greg Cole

"I’ve now had the opportunity to experience Blyth & Burrows a couple times here recently..... Fabulous little joint.... very welcoming....beautiful..."

Tammy Tanner

"I’ve been here on multiple occasions, but last year during the Old Port Festival was my favorite bar experience thus far. Gigi made us all..."

Kristina Ashley

"We came here for 1 drink. Wanted to grab a drink before we went back to the hotel at the next bar we saw...happened to be this one by chance....2..."

David M. Ferreira

"Amazing drinks like no other place in Portland...MAGICAL...highly recommend..."

Bridgette Dow

"It is rare to love the food, atmosphere, hospitality and feel of a place... but I have been here twice now, both on busy nights, and have experienced..."

Melissa Selvon

"I'm greeted instantly the second I walk through the door by the most hospitable staff. Josh Miranda is an entrepreneurial genius who's focus is..."

Rochelle Albert

"Found this gem on my Quick tour of Portland restaurant hopping. Quaint and charming with a high-end essence yet wonderfully friendly and charming..."

Jon Petz

"Very unique drinks made by talented folks! Great oysters especially when it is “buck a shuck”! Busy spot and drinks aren’t cheap but good..."

Meggan Mullock

"You have to go. Even if you're a "don't wait in line" person (like me), it was totally worth the (not too long) wait in line. The drinks were so..."

Jen Ganson

"This bar is a must must visit. Everything from the drinks to the food to the service was on point. We went for my wife's birthday eve and let the..."

Devdav Newar

"Fantastic hidden gem! Classy setting, great bartender and great drinks. Love it and will be back soon. Can’t wait to see the “hidden bar” next..."

Drew C

"We had the Chicken Curry, the Mushroom Toast, and the half dozen Oysters. All were exceptional. Ashley was super helpful and a very friendly server...."

Shawn Smith

"The seasonal signature cocktails and warm old English ambiance are a welcome delight on a weekend with last minute Christmas shopping and a..."

Anderson Harp

"The best cocktails I've had in Portland (maybe anywhere!) - creative, beautiful, and delicious. Great ambiance, both inside and outside. Update:..."

Lori B.

Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro

Wheelchair Accessible

"Highly recommend! We were in the Portland area for the first time and found this place on our walk by the waterfront. They were able to accommodate..."

Samantha Dwan

"Wow wow wow. Just got takeout (graciously accommodated our request) and got the haddock and the clam/mussels (they were so plump!) dish and blown..."

Bella Wang

"Had an absolutely amazing evening out at Helm the food was delicious! Having worked in the industry for years the fact they add a kitchen wage to..."

Felicia Barbour

"We had a fantastic experience at Helm. So impressed with food, flavors, and service. Best sea food we had in Maine during our week long stay. Highly..."

Katia Strong

"Treated myself to a celebratory dinner at Helm Oyster Bar & Bistro . Omg, aside from the exceptional meal and service, every once in a while, I..."

Justin St. Louis

"I was blown away by our meal at Helm Oyster Bar. I didn't know what to expect when I made the reservation, but was hoping it would be pretty good-..."

Michael Hussey

"I was impressed with my experience at Helm. The courses were absolutely delicious and were all perfectly timed out. I loved the concept of the..."

Shana Rose

"Had a wonderful dinner, great food and atmosphere, just wish the weather cooperated so I could have sat on the..."

Evan Nord

Tapalaya

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Can Font - Spanish Restaurant & Tapas

90/100 (1073 ratings)

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"I went on a splurge of a night with my son we had made reservations on the way but we arrived 30 minutes prior to that. The wonderful hostess was..."

Guadalupe Araujo

"Great Spanish cuisine in downtown Portland, specializing in tapas, made to order paella and great drink menu. Noticed the consistency of Paella is..."

Wilson Lee

"We had a fabulous meal at Can Font. Every sauce was fantastic, from the patatas bravas to the romesco sauce on the veggies, the sauce for the..."

Marieke Desmond

"Went on a Wednesday night for dinner. Seem like they where short staff because it took a while for someone to come seat us, they weren't even busy...."

amanda dong

"Hill steak bites were phenomenal. Paella was way too salty and more like..."

Harrison Lee

"It was a nice vegan Spanish restaurant experience. Service was outstanding. Our patatas bravas were a bit salty and the vegan paella could have had..."

Erick Nagy

"I like how they specialize in making Spanish dishes and provides multiple options of paella in the menu entree page, we had the classic seafood..."

Yandong Li

"A great place in the Pearl area that offers some tasty food that also includes paella. We ordered a couple of the paella - Pollo & chorizo and the..."

Charlie Te

"10/10 experience dinning at Can Font, the service and the food were amazing!! Paella was one of the best I’ve ever had in the west coast! Pastata..."

Amanda Chang

"Delicious and gorgeously presented unique menu. Freshness and flavors are outstanding. You can’t go wrong. Service is top notch and while it’s a..."

Jake Parham

"The food was good. To start I had fried smelts, they were delicious, but pricey. We make them every Xmas, so I know the cost. He had the..."

Lisa T

"Had a good experience here, good portions of food for the price though some items were a little under seasoned. Our server was ok, but it was a..."

Jade

"A chic and soothing ambience with an adequate vegetarian options in modern Spanish cuisine! Their service was quick and responsive. The vegan paella..."

Varma Penumetcha

"Impressed with taste and quality of food. It’s nice to have 5 people at the table. Everyone orders something different and you can try so many..."

Maxx G

"Spendy but delicious! I recommend getting a reservation, if you don’t they seat you in the seats by the door. They were definitely short staffed..."

Torrancejane

"Excellent Paella! Great service and..."

John F

"Interior is a bit warm on a hot day but the food is quite good if you're looking for tapas/paella. Tried the PULPO A LA PLANCHA which seared..."

Penny Rusty Sophie

"A beautifully little restaurant to enjoy a wide variety of tapas. Our group of 14 was taken care of. We ordered some of everything and it was all..."

Andrew Bolek

"The service was great by our amazing waitress Rachel and so was the food. The paella (especially the squid ink one), the octopus and of course the..."

Dirk Reckerman

Island Cafe

90/100 (2765 ratings)

"Nice place on the river. You almost feel like you are on a beach resort. Food was great, service was great. Had a slight wait to enter, but we were..."

Javier Chavez

"FYI: if you cannot Handel steep downgrades or steep upgrades or have heart or cardiovascular issues then you should not go here as the ramp is very..."

Ed Arnold

"Excellent place , service was 5 + amazing how a experience change so much when someone is cordial and nice, views of the river and walk in the bay..."

cristian gonzales

"Maybe the best clam chowder I’ve ever had, and that says a lot. The atmosphere is really neat as well but like other reviewers have mentioned, the..."

Cav

"We had an extra day in Portland after I finished my work and just wanted to see the area. My wife found Island Cafe in one of her searches, and we..."

Robert Baxter

"This location is incredible! It's a little island/paradise vibe close to home. We were not overly impressed by the food - hence the 4 stars. However,..."

Sierra McNeil

"Really, this needs about 12 stars for atmosphere. Ask for Devon. She's a great server! For is as good as the..."

Glenn Blinckmann

"This was a new experience for us. We have never dined on a floating cafe. The wait was a bit long, but it was a sunny beautiful Saturday evening...."

C Bulotti

"We loved this place! Outdoor seating near the water with good vibes. There was a 20 minute wait, but we could order and consume drinks during the..."

Bert Gaide

"Great place floating on the Columbia River. Delicious food And tasty drinks. The atmosphere is amazing with boats docking along side and much..."

Paul Skier

Scales Restaurant

90/100 (6596 ratings)

Accepts American Express

Wheelchair Accessible

"This was the best seafood meal that I have had in a long time. We really enjoyed everything but the grilled octopus appetizer was one of the best..."

Ransey Boyd

"Had a fabulous evening, it’s a lively buzzy place, great service from Crystal, delicious lobster, highly..."

Fiona Reddick

"The most amazing mussels ! A beautiful spot and great wine selection! Definitely..."

Lauren Beneduci Travis

"This place was amazing, my husband took me for my birthday last night and it was so delicious! We got half a dozen oysters, the octopus with chorizo..."

Morgan Britto

"There aren't enough stars or words to describe the magnificent dining experience at Scales Restaurant...I have dined there on several occasions...the..."

Lisa Barry

"Wonderful service, beautifully presented raw bar, delicious fresh fish entrees. Our group of 6 had 2 dozen assorted oysters and scallops as well as..."

Steve Amaro

"This was our first time here and won’t be the last. Awesome raw bar! Great staff! Beautiful setting! Oysters and mussels were delicious. ..."

Ellen Ramsey

"Bar service was great Andrew was very helpful and the rest of the staff all said hello with a smile... just got the chilled crab claws and wine but..."

Joe Murphy

"Excellent!! I would definitely recommend. Service was very good. Loved the presentation of the..."

Janet Schmidt

"The food was not to be beat! Service was amazing, and the atmosphere was wonderful. A little pricy, but food was worth the..."

John Kenealy

"Unbelievable comes to mind. I own the Inn At Park Spring B&B here in Portland. We send a lot of our guests to eat at Scales. We finally had the..."

Buddy Marcum

"Excellent dinner, wonderful server. What more can I say? The oysters were perfect. Halibut was great. Go there and enjoy a memorable dining..."

Peter Daigle

"OMG if you're ever in the area, it's a must!!! Great lobster, great mussels, great Halibut. Everything was..."

Donna Goff Cobb

"From the food to the service everything was top notch. Can't wait for our next trip up to Portland for another dinner..."

Mike Dalena

"Excellent experience! It was my boyfriend's birthday and I wanted to treat him to a special dinner. From the moment we were greeted, they made sure..."

Ashlina Chin

"Fantastic food. Excellent service. Great atmosphere. Our recent visit to Scales happened on a Wednesday between Christmas and New Years. The place..."

Jason Kichline

"On a scale to 1-10…Scales scores an 11. The Halibut was to die for, although I would prefer to survive and have it again. The cornbread was a..."

Rock Star Today

"Incredible experience. Everything we ordered, special thanks to waiter Leo for guidance, was top notch. Highly recommend the octopus appetizer and..."

Lisa Tilson

"Our 1 year anniversary trip to Portland started with this amazing restaurant! All of the staff were so kind and courteous! Lee was especially a..."

Josh Egan

"Great place in Portland. Super fresh seafood/oysters - and great drinks/service. What more could one ask for? Definitely try the butterscotch w..."

Brian Foster

Barrel Fine Wine + Tasting Bar

"The proprietor is friendly, knowledgeable, and maintains a great wine selection. It doesn't matter what major region or varietal you're interested..."

Kean Stump

"Mark is knowledgeable and always has unique wines to pour. Some of the best prices I have seen for great tasting wine everyone can enjoy. Stop going..."

Kari Roraback

"Great place to find just the right wine and the food is good too. And don't forget to stop in for a Friday night wine tasting. It is a fun way to..."

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