Situated near the confluence of the Portland and Willamette rivers, Portland is Oregon's most populous city. An environmentally friendly city, Portland is home to numerous microbreweries and distilleries. Many restaurants are located along the two rivers, with locally caught seafood featuring prominently on the menus. In addition to seafood and beer, the city is best known for its thirst for coffee as evidenced by a plethora of coffeehouses.
Salty's on the Columbia River Seafood Grill
With its two-story deck and a wall of windows, Salty's on the Columbia overlooks the Columbia River, offering great views and a large menu that changes seasonally. Primarily a seafood restaurant, Salty's was the recipient of the Star Diamond Award from the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences in 2009. Salty's is known for its Sunday buffet-style brunch. Boasting a "Northwest" approached to seafood, Salty's serves only locally caught seafood. In addition to all things seafood, the menu offers steak, chicken and chops. The restaurant has a bar, called the Bar-Cafe, that features live jazz on weekends.
Salty's on the Columbia River Seafood Grill
3839 N.E. Marine Drive
Portland, OR 97211
503-288-4444
saltys.com
Aquariva Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar
Aquariva is an Italian-themed restaurant located a few miles from downtown Portland on the Willamette River. Open for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, Aquariva offers outdoor riverside patio seating or a view of the river from the inside dining room. Featuring large sweeping windows and a second floor cocktail bar, Aquariva is popular for wedding receptions. Utilizing locally grown vegetables, beef and seafood, Aquariva's menus change seasonally but typically feature seafood, shellfish, lamb, beef and homemade pastas. The bar serves appetizers and features a daily happy hour from 3:00 to 6:30 p.m.
Aquariva Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar
470 Southwest Hamilton Court
Portland, OR 97239
503-802-5850
aquarivaportland.com
McCormick & Schmick's Harborside at the Marina
Located within the RiverPlace Marina, McCormick and Schmick's at the Marina offers both indoor and outdoor dining. With striking views of the Willamette River, the restaurant features Pacific Northwest cuisine. The bar houses its own microbrewery, offering up to 30 handcrafted beers to enjoy with your meal. Part of the national McCormick and Schmick's chain of restaurants of over 80 establishments throughout the country, the Portland location prints its menu twice a day, highlighting fresh seafood as it arrives. In addition to seafood, the restaurant serves chicken, aged steaks and pasta.
McCormick & Schmick's Harborside at the Marina
309 S.W. Montgomery St.
Portland, OR 97239
503-220-1865
mccormickandschmicks.com
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