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

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

Had an awesome time at The Observatory the other weekend. Unlike a lot of places, they run their…read moreHappy Hour on the weekend, which is what drew my partner and I in. You can absolutely smell the fish and vinegar as soon as you walk through the door, which I think gives the place a very homey pub feel. I ordered a spiked peach Arnold Palmer, which I enjoyed (and it was pleasantly strong) and a glass of the house white, which was good for the price. Our server was very fast and attentive. To eat I got the tomato soup with a grilled cheese, which was absolutely fantastic. The soup was so creamy and flavorful, and I cannot imagine a better meal after spending all day walking outside in the rain. The fries were super crispy and I liked the batter. My partner and I shared some of their breadsticks, which were deliciously baked (fresh!) and came with a super refreshing basil crema and a nice tomato-y dip. Wonderful all. My partner ordered fish and chips, and was surprised to find that it is one large fillet of fish, not multiple pieces like you would typically expect. He said the fish was fine, but a little tough. Overall, a wonderful experience. I definitely hope to return. I highly recommend this place as a refuge during the cold winter months!

You know what I will admit that my ardor for The Observatory has cooled over time. I do still count…read moretheir rosemary pear martini as my favorite cocktail in town - and really their cocktail menu overall is still excellent. But the last few times I've stopped in for a meal, it feels like the food isn't quite as impressive as it used to be. Could be all in my head. Not sure. But it's always a nice spot to hang out and chat with friends, you can get seated quicker if you enter through Over & Out, which basically functions as an extension of the main Observatory, with it's own bar and pool tables.

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.

So great! Dollar oysters on Thursday was perfect but I had to mix my own cocktail sauce glad they…read morehad ketchup and horseradish (I'm not a fan of other toppings - just me). Friendly service. Reasonably priced. My shrimp with glass noodles and samba cashew sauce was divine! My friend had the mussels frites and that was delicious as well. I look forward to coming back. Parking is a bit of a challenge tho.

I was very impressed by the menu, both cocktail and food. Margaritas were made with fresh mix, not…read moretoo sweet and pretty strong. Olives were delicious, not just standard grocery store ones and they gave you a good amount. Caesar salad was huge. Oysters were fresh but overpriced, would skip that. The cioppino was incredible. Came out piping hot and I ate every last bit. Service was well paced. We had an early reservation so that may color things but they could use a bit of a refresh in lighting and ambiance to further elevate the experience I would definitely come back to try more of the menu.

I went sloppy and tried the Jake's Traditional Bouillabaisse but first oysters on the half shell…read moreand a wedge salad. The oysters were spot on and you really cannot go wrong with PNW oysters. They were briny but great. The wedge salad was out of this world. I would rate this as one of the top wedge salads I've ever had. But then it only got better when the Bouillabaisse showed up. Holy sloppy happiness Batman. When they bring a bib to the table, get ready for some goodness. Then entire experience from the ambiance to the food and service were all fantastic. I would highly recommend everything I had and will definitely be back to further indulge.

We came for Portland Restaurant Month 3 courses for $55, my husband ordered Crab Bisque, Crab Cake…read moreEntree, Jake's Truffle Cake, I ordered Clam chowder, Seafood Fettucine, Creme Brulee. The clam chowder was loaded with seafood and potatoes, super creamy! The crab bisque had real crab bits but was a tad too salty. The crab cakes were also amazing, crispy outside. The fettuccine was loaded with seafood! Definitely went overboard with the desserts but the creme brulee was so custard-y. Definitely go and check out this spot!! Staff was friendly and interior was super classy.

$1 oysters for happy hour, limit at a dozen per person!…read more Truly the hype was on the dot for this place - an perhaps Jaqueline's deserves even more hype! The oysters were fresh, and we absolutely LOVED their selection of sauces for the oysters. The hamachi crudo was absolutely delicious and th mixture of flavors was heavenly. I could order this dish again and again and in fact will be coming back for this dish in the future. The lobster bun was less of a highlight but still extremely enjoyable. The bun was toasted to perfection and the chives in the lobster paste added so much to the texture. Service was amazing and attentive. We will be coming back!

We came here on a reservation for their famous dollar raw oysters during happy hour and we were not…read moredisappointed. By far one of freshest and best tasting oysters I've had. The oyster came with a wide variety of sauces that greatly complement the oysters. I highly recommend reserving a spot to Jacqueline if you want to try one of the best raw oysters in Oregon. Insane friendly staff and great services as well. They always checked up on us to make sure we're happy :)

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.

My friend highly recommended the Lobster Carbonara, and it did not disappoint! It's on the pricier…read moreside, but they give you plenty of lobster meat so it was worth it. The food came out quickly, and I will be back to try more.

I was craving shrimp scampi so I decided to try this spot out via doordash. Got the scampi and the…read moreshrimp/crab/avo tower. Scampi: -pasta was cooked well -decent portion size -shrimp was a tad overcooked -pretty unseasoned and plain -I wish there was more parsley to cut through the butteriness Shrimp/avo/crab thing: -good portion size, plenty of shrimp, crab, and avocado. -not enough tortilla chips -again, plain as hell and unseasoned. Had to add a lime's worth of juice and some tajinn to taste it but it was fresh. Overall, it's okay, gets the job done for a pasta craving but probably wouldn't splurge here again.

I admit I was very dubious about oysters from a food truck. And then when I read they had poke…read more.. But we stopped by. They were out of oysters but Justin gave me a sample of the poke and I was sold. Hook, line, and sinker. And I'm a Hawaiian poke snob. We've been back twice and we'll be back many more times. The food was super fresh and super tasty. Highly the orders, fish and chips, fish fritters, and poke. Absolutely ! And I Leveled up with a beer!

No greeting when I walked up to the truck. Had to pry information out of the server…read more The guy, even though my color, was not my kind. He had the personality of a wet paper towel. After asking for a sample of the clam chowder which he should have offered after I asked how thin of a consistency it was. Didn't ask if my order was to-go, so he was miffed when I asked him to put it on a container. The Tidal Boar'd oysters were so salty, they were almost inedible. I only ate them , because they were $4 each. They were beautiful, but akin to a salt lick. I don't know if that was the trout roe, or what. Needed way less salt, more acidity, and the heat wasn't there at all. Visual stunning, but horrendously salty. The 3 pc rockfish was pretty good. Clean, , fresh, and flakey. Seasoned well. Good fries, too. The clam chowder was different. Potatoes cooked through, full of flavor. All that for $42+tip. Might be back, if the server from yesterday isn't there. Might not be back at all, too many places to get the same thing with way better service. Never informed we ordering that I wouldn't be able to take the oysters to go. Don't know if that's posted. Good fish, indifferent service. Nary a thank you , whatsoever. Sucky service.