We saw a bunch of bad reviews and just aren't really sure where those came from... good food and drinks, great vibe! You order at the counter and pick up your food when ready, so the customer service is great for that kind of setup. All in all this is a regular spot for us, much love to the cooks & front of house staff here. Rockfish bowl & big slap burger are sooooo good read more

Pal’s - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Ok. This is the cutest little spot for spring and summer. It's perfect for the full family with great outdoor spaces and a simple mini playground for the kids. The food was fresh and made the most perfect lunch. The Legendary Fish & Chips sandwich is the most expensive thing on the menu but is it worth it? Undoubtedly! The breading had the perfect crunch. The cobb salad was fresh, textured, and packed with layers of flavour and yummy veggies. The mama lils and Rogue blue cheese dressing was a dynamo combo. Don't forget to check out their wine fridge with a small, well crafted selection of delicious sparkling, rose, white, and fruit wines! read more

Pal’s - Wedge Cobb Salad - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Pals is such a gem along the Columbia Gorge on Hayden Island .The view alone is worth the visit - sitting by the water with a drink in hand feels like a little escape. It honestly gave me Florida coastal vibes, just with an Oregon backdrop. I was hoping to try oysters, but it looks like their menu rotates seasonally, so it may not have been oyster season yet. That just gives me an excuse to come back! The ordering process is easy: you order at the counter, give them your phone number, and they'll text you when your food is ready. We ordered the shrimp roll, albacore tuna melt, a Mai Tai and a beer to pair - and every single item was a great choice. The atmosphere is relaxed, casual, and perfect for summer. If you're looking for a scenic spot to enjoy good food and drinks with a beautiful waterfront view, don't miss Pals. read more

Pal’s - The view! - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Such a cool place!! Great views, great service, great food!!! We went for my sister's 30th and had a larger party of people and the service was fantastic! I ordered a dozen oysters, a dirty martini, vodka soda, French fries, and a cheeseburger. Total before tip was about $75! Reviews from the rest of the party- loved the vibes, loved the food, indoor and outdoor seating options were nice. On a pretty day the patio would be stunning!!! Very clean facility and "the oysters taste like they came fresh from the ocean" Highly recommend trying this place out! They also have the cutest merch :-) We will 100% be coming back read more

Pal’s - Dirty martini and wine - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Wonderful lunch spot. They also serve cocktails, so I'm devising a plan to return for happy hour, sit by a fire pit and enjoy an old fashioned. Aside from the food, the service was wonderful and the ambiance was calming and conducive to a long conversation with a dear friend. The views of the small bay and Columbia are outstanding. I'll be back! read more

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You could really taste how fresh the ingredients were in every dish that we had. My friend and I came for Portland dining month so what we tried (other than the house bread and butter which was delish) may not be on the permanent menu. Service was great and the view was gorgeous. read more

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We went here for a bite to eat today. It is a cute place with friendly service. I felt it was a bit spendy for an Al a carte menu. The bay shrimp sandwich, a lemonade, and an order of fries with tip was close to $30. The food is good. You have to order at the counter and they bring the food to you. It's all about the location which is wonderful. Being by water is always calming. They have a partial covered patio and a huge outdoor area when the weather permits. read more

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Pal's is already a standout. It's a modern, fun spot that gets everything right, especially the customer experience. First and foremost, the staff here is so rad. Every single person we encountered at the counter was upbeat, friendly, and genuinely fast. They make the whole service experience personal and welcoming. I liked their merch and swag. It's fun to rep this great, new spot that looks this good. Oh and the food is delicious! I would highly recommend stopping by for the speedy service, excellent food, and the chance to grab some awesome Pals swag! read more

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We made it to the grand opening at 5:30pm and it was delightful! We've never been to this area of town and now we have a reason to come back. Order at the counter and you'll get a text when your order is ready. Gratuity is already included on menu prices. There are so many seating options. Inside is cute, front patio is lively, and back deck is where we decided to dine. They have pebble ice. That gets extra points from our kids. It's generally family friendly but also a nice spot to grab drinks with your friends. Loved my cocktail and wine when I switched. Fresh beer and a variety of soft drinks. The food was fantastic! My fish & chips sandwich was massive. Partner got the tuna salad and it was really special. The ingredients taste high quality and fresh. Don't forget the sides! Pasta salad and those curly fries are definitely worth getting. The kids ate all their food?! That's a special occasion right there. Every single person that works there is friendly and those uniforms are adorable. So fun, we'll be back! read more

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This is a great spot to grab food or a drink and hang out by the marina! The outdoor space is huge with lots of kid-friendly areas. When we went there was a long line. You can order food at the counter from one line and drinks/ice cream from another line. We probably waited about 20-30 minutes to order and another 30 minutes to receive our food. I thought this long wait might be a problem with little kids, but the outdoor space kept them occupied. In addition to a play area made of logs, the space also has a lawn with corn hole and a lounge area with fire pits. The place is tastefully designed and is new so everything is in great shape right now. The food itself was very tasty. The menu feels like elevated fish shack snack bar food. The teriyaki fish bowl, for example, had a complex slaw underneath trout with perfectly crispy skin. Even the things like the potato salad were better than I expected. The portions are somewhat small compared to the prices. I think things like the fish bowl were small for an entree and would recommend ordering sides (or another entree/sandwich). The cold sesame noodles felt more substantial in size. The staff are very friendly here, and the place has great vibes. I wonder if the kitchen will be faster in the future or if the complexity of the dishes limits its speed. If you are willing to wait and have realistic expectations around portion size, I would highly recommend this spot. read more

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Let me start this by saying I am not one to leave reviews. Much less a bad one. I bought a cosmopolitan for $13 and I'll post below what I received below.. we ordered fries and waited 30 minutes for them to only find them sitting on the counter cold... last time we came the were delivered to us. Atmosphere is great but service and prices are just enough to keep us away now. We did tip well & wish we hadn't. read more

Pal’s - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This location has a lot going for it. The space is beautiful, and they've done an excellent job creating a welcoming, upscale atmosphere. The food coming out of the kitchen looked fantastic--although I didn't have a chance to try it this visit, it's enough to make me want to come back. The cocktails were good, though not particularly memorable, and the wine selection was decent. Unfortunately, the service was the biggest disappointment. The overall experience felt disorganized, and there seemed to be a surprising lack of attentiveness from the staff. Service can be subjective, but having worked in the hospitality industry myself, I was genuinely surprised by the level of indifference I encountered. There was a noticeable attitude from multiple employees that didn't match the quality and ambition of the venue. I'm willing to give it another chance because the atmosphere alone makes it worth revisiting, and I'd still like to try the food. However, if the service experience is the same on a second visit, it will likely be my last. read more

Okay I am not an oyster person but I've been dreaming about the little wildcats from Hamma Hamma with the super fresh sauces from her. PAL's is more than a little seafood lunch spot, please try the dinner. We had the fish schnitzel with slaw, the seafood tower and more. Everything was so good. And the servers were so patient and nice with our unruly group. I will be back! read more

Pal’s - Seafood tower! - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

What a neat place! Can't wait to go back for summer outside. Fish sandwich was a touch dry (I asked for more sauce which helped). Trout probably wouldn't be my first choice of fish in a sandwich. The shrimp sandwich on the other hand was perfect. Fries were also good. I had a Mai tai so good and my husband had the other rum drink swizzle. Great views and service. Can't wait to come back and try more! read more

This meal was 5/5 Highly recommend, a bit out here but worth the view. Ambience is very open and a lot of natural light. Perfect Quiet brunch spot. Service was great. Thank you! read more

Pal’s - Eggs Benedict , hot dog n fries, lemonade - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I get why the reviews are low. The drinks are delicious. Pair that with the views and the chill, family friendly environment... amazing. However (and it's a big however), the food was subpar and the prices are ridiculous. Hard to reason on the cost of certain food items because they don't come with a side. read more

I had a great meal here recently. The staff were friendly, attentive, and took the time to walk me through the seasonal items on the menu, which I really appreciated. Their recommendations were spot on. One dish that stood out to me was the smoked oyster chowder. It had some really unique flavors that I hadn't experienced before and was easily one of my favorites. I'll definitely be back to try more of their offerings next season. Especially because they have a MASSIVE outdoor space given they're on the docks & can accommodate boats, etc. read more

We loved this place. Incredibly kid friendly and food was great. Cant wait for the summer. Restaurant is only 6 months old. Some growing pains, but we're coming back. To the guy that complained because a coffee was $5-dollars, you're laughable! 1955 called, they want their poster-boy back. read more

Today was the absolute worst dining experience I've ever had, not just at Pal's but anywhere. Was informed that, despite standing in line directly behind the person in front of as well as standing in front of the two couples directly behind, the person taking our order rudely informed me that the line formed somewhere other than where were standing. I shared with her that we'd been standing there before the other two couples behind us had arrived, yet she continued to insist we are not in line. She finally stopped and too our order when the person behind us said we are there first. The professional thing for her to do would have been to apologize for the mistake. We also asked for the order to go and yet when we went to pick up our order, I reminded the server of that and, instead of apologizing for the mistake, she proceeded to blame the cook. It is suggested that management take customer service a lot more seriously. And, stop trying to be something you're not. You can't charge the prices you do with this lack of attention to detail and professionalism. I shudder to think how customers get treated when you're actually busy. It is also suggested that management take time to read what others are saying about service because what we experienced seems to be no different from that of others. As much as I would really love to see this establishment become a success, I can no longer continue supporting them as there are so many better options available. If Pals wants to be taken seriously, they are going to need to address the issues with these two servers. read more

Food and drinks were tasty. Burger had good flavor. Good crust. Not overly sauced. The prices are higher but they include gratuity. Staff was attentive. Everything was clean. Only complaint was the amount of bee/yellowjackets. They had traps up. Hope next summer it's better. read more

Pal’s - Big slap cheeseburger with curly fries and a St. Cecilia cocktail. - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great location unfortunately they won't last so enjoy the view while you can. I ordered a large coffee. They serve it premade stored in a pump craft. $5.00 the smallest coffee I've seen locally and the highest price for sure. Especially for an average quality blend. No value here, better coffee and better prices certainly elsewhere. very disappointed as I need a regular place to enjoy on the island. read more

Too expensive! Noisy. Uncomfortable. This was a nice restaurant until it changed hands and name.

Worst margherita with shit service. She acted like I was inconveniencing her. Even the way she flopped it down on the counter. Wouldn't recommend. read more

Been here twice now and while the food I had was good the prices and wait times are not worth it. We waited in a line that started outside and took a while to get to the front of, and then waited almost an hour for our food. When I got to the front and ordered I asked to use some points I had from my first visit and the cashier didn't apply them. When I asked if they applied they simply shrugged. Fries are meh.. avocado sandwhich is great and can be made vegan. My wife's small pour of wine was $14 and the bottles are $23+ but require a $10 corkage fee if you want to drink it there (mind you that's just for a bottle opener, ice and a plastic cup). Landscaping is nice but way too many small children running around for me! Unattended and on the loose one kid jumped over my drink while we sat in the Adirondack chairs. For the amount of people there waiting for food the service was incredibly slow, and there was one person only occasionally clearing tables. For the proce point I think it's a bit wild to be a 'bus your own table' kind of place. Not to mention there's only one smal trash can wjth a pile of recycling on the ground next to it. Overall underwhelmed and probably won't be back much. read more

Pal’s - Bus your own tables trash setup - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The lady at the counter with brunette hair is extremely rude. While still being open she did not want to serve customers. Horrible experience. read more

Extremely rude staff, terrible service and terrible food. The young lady with the black hair at the counter is extremely rude, I do not recommend anybody to come here, save your time. read more

Made a reservation for brunch. When we arrived it was pretty dead and we waited for almost 5 minutes to be seated while the staff made coffee and barely acknowledged us. Food was ok. The egg sandwich came on a small plate with no fruit or salad. Had to ask for napkins and hot sauce. Not a very good first impression of the place that I was excited to check out since it's a new spot. read more

First the good: great ambience outside. Lovely setting. One of my favorites for eating outside by the water in Portland. The prices are outrageous. My Tuna melt was $28 and came with zero sides. I noticed they don't put the prices on their website and after going there you will know why. Seems that perhaps it's their way of acknowledging that the prices are insane. They don't post a photo of the menu on their social media either. We waited quite a while in line to order. They got our order wrong on the first try and at first tried to convince us it was right before somebody else coming over and corroborating that it was indeed wrong. The other frustrating thing about the long line is that if you decide to come back and add on to your order and bet another drink etc, you have to get in the back of the line. So your food gets cold while you wait in line to order another drink or another side. I know they just opened and I'm rooting for this place so I may give it one more try next time I have money to burn. Most of the folks working there were really nice. read more

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Menu is extremely limited. Prices are high. We had the "legendary fish and chips sandwich" which was OK, but wouldn't have it again. Came with nothing on the side, but you can a slice of tomato for $4. We also had the "marinated bean salad", which was OK, but dominated by the "blistered" tomatoes. We would not order this again either. The only dessert on offer was soft serve, which we weren't interested in. I had a cup of drip coffee which was $5 and quite good. We were really looking forward to this opening because Hayden Island has so few restaurants. However, we won't be back unless they improve the menu. It was a very expensive, unsatisfying lunch. read more

Probably the worst restaurant I've been to in the past few years. Went in for the dining month menu which they had cheaped out on in an almost hilarious manner. The pasta portion was TINY and for the dessert course I was literally served a tablespoon of chocolate mousse. The service was also terrible. The server didn't know what some of the drinks were on the menu (and didn't try to go find out), forgot to bring drinks we had ordered, never came to check on us, etc. I brought my parents here to check it out and left feeling so embarrassed that I had taken them here. Terrible experience! read more

Excellent service, amazing views and fantastic food. All around great experience. We will be back for sure. read more

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Honestly, I was so excited to check this place out after seeing their social media post. Unfortunately, the people weren't very friendly. We went for coffee and my husband thought it looked like a great place to bring his team since their offices aren't far from there and they have lots of seating. When he called to see about a large group they didn't want to help. They said just come and basically we will figure it out. They didn't like that idea so they took them off the list of places to go. It's too bad as it is a nice location. read more

I really want to root for this place, but given the level of service and the high prices, it's hard to. My family of 3 have been twice now, once by ourselves at what I would have assumed were off-peak hours at 3pm on a Sunday (wrong) and once with friends at 1pm on a Saturday (which was oddly half as busy as 3 on a Sunday). Both times we waited over an hour for a very small order of food; the second visit took 90 minutes for one fish sandwich and about 2.5 oz of butter noodles. (The line was inside the building on both visits, so it's not like we should have seen this coming.) At $27 for an over-fried fish sandwich with no sides, I might as well be going to Nostrana. I'd at least get a side at that price and definitely served much sooner. What was doubly frustrating is that our friends are vegetarians, so their food came out a full 45 minutes before ours. This is a bummer if you're intending to share a meal with other tired parents, or really, just anyone. Additional Prices (since others have mentioned they're discreet about listing them on the site/social): --Soft serve is $5 for a very small portion --Avocado sandwich is $22 --Cocktails average $15-$16 --Shrimp roll is $13 for baby shrimp --Fries not included with any sandwich, including the deceptively named "Fish and Chips Sandwich" Verdict: The location is lovely, and the vibe is genuinely nice. But at the current price point and wait times, I highly encourage you to resist the siren song of (the many, many) Portland Instagram influencers they've lured into a promotional partnership, and skip Pal's until they've worked out staffing and brought down their atmospheric prices (the points are nice, but I shouldn't need points to afford a pretty basic meal). read more

I wish this place was better, but the food was just okay and the prices don't fit for what you get. Worst of all, everything they serve is in some disposable trash container. Enjoy this beautiful riverside locale while filling the city's riverside landfill with more single use plastic? Thanks but no thanks. read more

Ridiculous wait times for food and the place wasn't even that busy IMO. First issue I have is with the food retrieval, they ask for your phone number and send you a text when the food is ready. Well that normally works when they take the number down correctly.... They got ours wrong and never came outside to yell a name or check... food sat on counter and by the time we went to check ourselves the hot food was cold and the only response we got from them was "oops" I ordered the tuna melt, sandwich came on Texas toast, in the world's smallest paper carton. It also came with an entire quarter of an iceberg lettuce head which just made the entire sandwich unmanageable(ridiculous) not needed. Flavors were ok but the tuna didn't seem to be broken up enough I had multiple chucks in my sandwich which were just not necessary. I'm not sure if the fries came out warm if I would be on a better mood or what All I'll say is the place is nice to hang out but I think the kitchen needs to pay a little more attention to detail to make me want to come back again. read more

I literally just left Pal's after having dinner there. I expected the food to be good based on summer lunchtime visits. The food was good. But overall, the experience was just... so much WORK! That was not what I expected at all. As I parked, I noticed the restaurant was so dark that I re-checked its hours on my phone. Had I made a mistake and come when it was closed? Maybe the electricity was out? I was already thinking about other places I could eat as I walked up. Guess what, I found it open, but dark as a cave. I understand they are trying to create an ambience, but this was uncomfortably, weirdly dark. I had to keep the flashlight on my phone on throughout dinner just to see my food and read the menu. I had three votive candles (very little light) on my table plus the water plus multiple plates, and the table was very small. So it was a lot of work just making sure nothing fell off. I want to say again that the food was good, but I will not return. I strongly advise management to reconsider their lighting decisions. Enjoying a meal means being able to see people, read the menu, and see the food you are eating. (Clarification about the 20% tip... It is NOT automatically applied to dinner). read more

The kids had a great time climbing on the log playground. I'd love to see more creative play structures scattered around the property. I appreciated the affordable kids menu, especially give that the price of adult meals was fairly expensive (but the quality was good). One recommendation is to change out the plants surrounding and scattered throughout to non-polinators. They are pretty, but between the food and kids, the bees were a bit of a nuisance and resulted in one person in a party getting stung. read more

Disappointing at best. Very expensive for subpar food. Small servings and low quality. Fake cheese on hamburgers. 2 finger pour $13 glasses of wine. Love supporting local and new businesses but you need to earn repeat business. It is a beautiful location. Views of Marina and lots of family seating out front. read more

Pal’s - Family seating - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This place fits right in with Columbia crossings. I went up and ordered a cheeseburger and fries well done and they said they didn't have time to prepare it that way. I asked to see the manager and the owner came up and said the food's perfect the way they serve it. I replied let me try one of your cheeseburgers and fries then. He replied that they were out of food. It reminded me of the Seinfeld episode and the chef that said no food for you. Keep up the good work Columbia crossings. read more

Pal’s - Columbia crossings tomahawk Island. - Bars Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food was delicious.. Definitely try the Kettle chip crusted fried trout sandwich. The burger was great and the hot dog with slaw and crispy onions was super yummy. Owe don't forget the drinks..... Something for everyone. Great for families and couples alike.My daughter loved the cucumber lemonade and butter noodles. The outdoor seating next to the water was the perfect atmosphere.The staff was on it even with the rush of people. We'll be back. Thanks Pal's. read more