Kwan Thai Cuisine

We came in for the Social Hour and got a table by the windows in the bar. The view across the river…read morewas perfect to watch while we ate. The duo of bartenders covering the area did an awesome job (thank you guys!). I tried a draft cider and we got an order of coconut prawns to start. Not only were the prawns delicious, the slaw they came on was soooo tasty. We both tried the social hour burgers. We got them with double patties and fries. The burgers were cooked beautifully and the seasoning really worked well. The fries were a perfect crisp golden brown and they were salted well. I got some garlic aioli, so so so good! Great service, great venue, great food!

Stopped in for our 4th or 5th visit to celebrate my wife's birthday last Friday night April 17th…read more.. The Cove has always been a great choice in the past for special dinners/occasions. Unfortunately this time, we left very disappointed. My wife has a sensitivity to spicy foods. Upon ordering appetizers for the table, we asked if any of them (that had a spicy description on the menu) had the option to have the sauce on the side. She proceeded to ask how the scallops were and went ahead with that order. There was absolutely no description of having any spicy component on the menu nor any mention by the server. Upon her first bite of the risotto, she went into a severe coughing fit :( I tasted it and acknowledged how spicy it was. She proceeded to just eat the scallops. We were mostly done when the waiter came to check on us ... My wife asked if the dish is typically spicy. Response was "oh yes" ... It was completely lost on us why he wouldn't have mentioned that to her upon ordering knowing how she questioned the appetizers. His offer at this point was a new meal .. which was nice but we were mostly done. There really wasn't much in the way of sincerity beyond that. It seems the right thing to have done was offer my wife (celebrating her birthday) who didn't enjoy her meal ... maybe a comp'd drink or maybe a dessert (no acknowledgment of her birthday at all. When you spend north of $300 ... Disappointing to say the least. Upon leaving, I decided to just express my concern to the hostess and suggested adding the spice level of this specific entree to the menu. I reaffirmed my wife didn't get to fully enjoy her meal. I received a lukewarm "thanks for letting us know." The worst part of the whole experience was a manager/owner type was a few steps behind her, made eye contact and was fully aware i had an issue and made absolutely no attempt to come over and address the complaint. I no longer blame the waiter for his lack of concern knowing it flows from the top. We all go out and spend top dollar at nice restaurants for good food but also, for service and the experience. The restaurant has been opened awhile and maybe is established enough where this isn't as much of a priority as it was early on. In contrast, we went out the night before to a more established fave restaurant of ours in Portland (Ava Genes). Had an incredible meal, incredible experience, and uber attentive service. They even went the extra mile and made a big deal that we chose them to celebrate. Ended our evening with a simple complimentary scoop of gelato/candle. It was a nice touch. Certainly didn't mind spending the $$$ for that evening. I wouldn't dissuade anyone from trying The Cove if they've never been (I'm hopeful they just had a bad night) ... but there are so many good choices out there, it will most certainly make us think twice before going back.

Kitchen

Gnocchi dish, very good!

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Cloudy view of the Columbia River

Yummy Crab

4.1(56 reviews)

0.9 mi

Been to this location twice. Food has been great the both times I've gone. Highly recommend. Family…read morefriendly. Children menus. Seafood boil. Spicy to mild. You pick and choose. If you cant finish it can take it to go as well.

Tried the boil this time. It's cheaper to get 1 lb of shrimp and 1 lb of snow crab vs two servings…read moreof 1/2 lb each. You just need to add more corn to make it equal. As it turns out, the potatoes are better then the corn. We opted for the popular mix of spices, butter and garlic with lemon. But it doesn't matter since I can't condone the amount of plastic used for one meal: plastic bag for the boil, gloves, bibs, tablecloth. It's just too selfish. But we did enjoy ourselves as BF never had crab before. We still enjoy shrimp more but crab was not over cooked. We just won't be back until that protocol changes.

Cute decor and plenty of seating.

Yummy Crab! Garlic Butter with Old Bay seasoning.

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Fun robot that brings drink orders!

Salty's on the Columbia River

4.0(1.9k reviews)

3.4 mi

We had such a wonderful experience at Salty's on the Columbia River! From the moment we walked in,…read morethe views were absolutely stunning, you truly can't beat dining right on the river. It made the whole evening feel special and relaxing. The food was amazing fresh, flavorful, and beautifully presented. Everything we ordered exceeded expectations. A huge shoutout to our waitress, Nancy! She was so kind, attentive, and incredibly knowledgeable about the menu. We can be a little picky with our food, and she went above and beyond to help customize our entrées so they were exactly how we like them. She made us feel completely taken care of without ever making us feel like we were being difficult. Between the beautiful view, exceptional service, and fantastic food, this place is a must-visit.

This was a very disappointing and honestly unsettling experience…read more We were dining with our 17 month old, who briefly became fussy (about 1-2 minutes). We intentionally did not intervene immediately, as we are working on teaching her to communicate without reinforcing whining. During that short time, multiple guests began making comments toward us, including telling us to "do something" and calling us "the worst parents." The situation escalated when one woman followed us as we were leaving, recording us and yelling in our faces. What's most concerning is that the restaurant did not intervene in any meaningful way. Instead of addressing the guests who were harassing us, we were asked if we wanted to move tables. Our server was kind and tried to help, but the lack of management response in a situation that clearly crossed into harassment was unacceptable. I left feeling shaken and unsafe. I would not recommend this restaurant for families.

Interior

1 lb. Dungeness Crab Legs

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Beet Salad

Oswego Grill

3.8(129 reviews)

3.5 mi

Good food. Friendly service. Parking lot fills up quickly. Might have a little wait…read more Great views. Intimate place for any meal. Pricey.

My group, Get Up and Go Boomers & Friends; are very grateful for the over the top hospitality,…read morequality of food and outstanding service provided at our 1st Anniversary dinner last evening. All 20 of us had a great time and are looking forward to going back again in the near future. Thanks again

Coffe favored ice tea. YUCK! ZERO stars!

Free Banana Split! And a cute note for our moms night out!

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Lots of shady tables

Elements Restaurant

4.4(590 reviews)

3.9 mi

This place just has amazingly good food. It is a pleasure and party to the palate. I would come…read morehere again. The service was also great. We did not feel rushed eating here. Compliments to the chef!!

In Vancouver? For brunch? Then this is the perfect place! First time today, invited three of my…read morefriends and we were amazed with every single dish and drink. Such a wonderful place. We all ordered different dishes and all of us four were not disappointed. Flavor and presentation for every single dish was phenomenal. Not one negative thing. Service was beyond professional. Very informative and helpful Jennie was our waitress and we all enjoyed her service. The ambiance is gorgeous. Simple decor, clean, comfortable. Seriously one of the best restaurants I have been in Vancouver by far. Highly recommend. It's a must!

Indoor seating

Dungeness crab and brie fondue

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Pumpkin Tiramisu

Pacific NW Best Fish

4.0(418 reviews)

11.0 mi

Is there any chance to get the 10% discounts anymore? You used to put it in the reflector and I…read moredon't see it anymore. Maybe you could even put it in messenger so that the seniors can get it 10% is really a good bargain and maybe people would go more often !! Because it is pricey compared to a lot of places!!

This was a great stop on a beautiful day! We ordered at the window and grabbed a table. Our name…read morewas called pretty quick. The fish and chips were an absolute treat! The halibut was super thick, but cooked perfectly! The breading was light and crisp and had a great flavor. The house made tartar sauce was tangy and fresh. The fish tacos were loaded up with lots of fresh veggies. This was a great meal! It was nice eating out in the patio today, but if you come up on a rainy day, you can sit inside 3 Peaks and get the same Pacific NW Best fish menu choices. Great food, great venue!

8.7 mi•Kerns, Southeast Portland

3-piece cod and fries

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Coleslaw

Flying Fish Company

4.3(476 reviews)

Ordered the 2-piece fish and chips along with a dozen oysters…read more The fish and chips were honestly the best I've ever had. The fish was super fresh, flaky, and the batter stayed crispy without feeling overly greasy. The fries were solid too, but the fish itself completely carried the meal. The oysters were really good as well and tasted fresh. The whole place had a laid-back seafood market type of feel, and everything tasted high quality. Definitely worth stopping by if you're in Portland.

Came here for happy hour with my family and we were seated right away. Unfortunately, a few dishes…read moreI wanted to try were unavailable that day, including the Ora King salmon crudo and smoked salmon platter, but I'll definitely be back to try them another time. We ordered the happy hour fish tacos which were good, although I wish the fish pieces were a little bigger. The clam chowder was delicious and ended up being my family's favorite dish. It was so good we ordered two bowls. My personal favorite was the Rockefeller oysters. They were amazing and I ended up ordering another rounds of them. Overall, we had a great experience and I'm looking forward to coming back to try more of the menu. FYI - street parking can be tight depending on where you park

Inside patio dog friendly

Salmon Poke Bowl

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Grilled steelhead

WildFin American Grill

3.7(879 reviews)

4.4 mi

Found this place from my fellow yelpers. It was a beautiful…read moreday and wanted to eat dinner close to the water. I have to say parking was terrible. I am disabled and had a hard time fighting somewhere to park. Once we got in, we were greeted by a very friendly staff. We were sat almost immediately, which was fantastic. The place was pretty full. I ordered Arnold Palmer to drink. It may not seem that big a deal but these were the most delicious I've ever had. For me the lemonade usually has a taste of a dirty mop bucket. But this was so clean and fresh. We started with an order of calamari. Very delicious. It was not chewy or Oil soaked. Very clean very tasty. We also ordered a cup of clam chowder, which was good. For dinner I had the shrimp and grits. It came with a sausage, pasty type stuff, but I had it delivered on the side. This was my best decision of the night. I wasn't crazy about the flavor. But the shrimp and grits were fantastic. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the grits were very flavorful. My wife had the Parmesan crusted Sole. It was so good. The outsides were crispy with the cheese, but the insides were moist and flaky. Absolutely delicious. It also came on a bed of rice. It was perfect. The only drawback to my evening was the fact the bus boys kept trying to take our food off the table before we were done eating. I had to stop one guy from taking a plate. They was still half full of food. The place is very loud if you're looking for a quiet evenings, probably is not a good choice. Very hard edge noisy. If you're in the area, this is probably an OK choice. The food service were good.

We were craving seafood and Wildfin was nearby our hotel, so we gave it a try. It's located along…read morethe never Vancouver (WA) waterfront west of the interstate 5 bridge. Before entering and without knowing anything about Wildfin, I was expecting the Chart House or even McCormick & Schmick. However it's more similar to a high-end Bonefish Grille or stepped down Chart House. More margarita and house wine vs martini and select wines. Has a national chain feel. The menu has many seafood options but most are combinations with pasta, cream sauce, salad, sandwich or fried. The more naked fish selection is limited to salmon, steelhead and trout. Outside of this is a large selection of standard menu items like burgers, appetizers, and obligatory sampling of sushi options. Salads are limited and oddly placed throughout the menu. We ordered the miso black cod, harvest salad, a cup of seafood chowder, tacos and wine. The miso black cod was average for $38. I cook a lot of fish at home that's moist and flaky in the middle and charred outside. I believe this was steamed, overdone and a less generous size. The tacos were tasty with beef, grilled fish and pork belly (although they were out of pork). And the harvest salad was refreshing and fairly light. The wine list was limited and by the glass selections were somewhat standard. Our server (the bartender) knew nothing about the wine but allowed us to taste options. We asked for 9 oz and received what looked like at least 12 oz. In fact we couldn't drink it all. Overall the meal wasn't memorable and if we did return it would be for a drink, bar bites and maybe a burger.

View of Columbia River from the walls of glass windows~

Simply Grilled Seasonal Salmon

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Best Northwest Seafood Chowder possibly in the world...

McGrath's Fish House

2.8(559 reviews)

3.0 mi

Family-owned & operated

Locally owned & operated

This was a cute spot to check out for lunch. The atmosphere was very casual and laid back, which…read moremade it a nice place to relax. I ordered the fish and chips along with a bowl of clam chowder. The fish and chips were just okay--not very memorable--and the fish itself was a bit oily. The fries also lacked seasoning, which made them pretty plain. The clam chowder was definitely the highlight of the meal. It was very creamy and had a much better flavor compared to the rest of the dish. Overall, it's a decent place for a casual lunch, but I'd probably stick to the chowder next time. Service was ok during lunch time very slow but ok. Overall I don't think I would recommend this place for lunch.

First time there. Kids loved it. Young son & daughter had a food adventure! Was a lot of great…read moreseafood, very reasonably priced. Had crab, shrimp, muscles. Kids loved cracking the crabs. Server was busy (had a lot of tables to get to), but did fine. Restaurant is old school and unashamed of it, and lots of older customers. The food was good, but the nice staff & old school atmosphere made it a 5* experience. No idea why McGrath's won't sell slices of pies, just whole pie? Seems like a missed opportunity. We would've gotten 1-2 slices, but wife vetoed taking home an Apple pie.

6.9 mi•Roseway, Northeast Portland

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Bag O Crab

4.3(348 reviews)

Amazing services and love, the food. I highly recommend a must try. I guarantee you will not be…read moredisappointed. Truly exceptional services, quick and friendly group of team.

I rate this place a 4.5 overall the combo #2 is our go-to but today I'm rating the gumbo soup on…read moreits own. The soup is lacking flavor it's doesn't give Louisiana flavor. And chunks of sausage and seafood where lil tiny pieces I could hardly tell it had any. It was basically all rice and broth for 6.95 I don't recommend it I know it's my first and last time getting the gumbo soup from here. Soup 2.5/10