With the Willamette River flowing right through town and the Columbia River to the north, there are plenty of luscious river views throughout the city. If you want to dine overlooking the river, you have fewer options, but there are still more than a handful to choose from. Here are the 7 best options for riverfront dining, and we hope you enjoy every last bite while soaking up the amazing views.
- Aquariva
Aquariva / Facebook With one of the best patios in the city, the Aquariva can’t be beat for river views in Portland.
Facebook / Aquariva Aquariva is located at 470 SW Hamilton Court.
- Salty’s On The Columbia
Salty’s On The Columbia / Facebook Enjoy sweeping views of the Columbia from the porch and from the inside dining room at this seafood hot spot.
Salty’s On The Columbia / Facebook Salty’s is located at 3839 N Marine Drive.
- Three Degrees
Three Degrees Waterfront Bar and Grill / Facebook Serving new American food, the river views are fantastic from this notable restaurant located inside the RiverPlace hotel.
Three Degrees Waterfront Bar and Grill / Facebook Three Degrees is located at 1510 SW Harbor Way.
- McCormick & Schmitt’s Harborside at the Marina
Portland Visitor’s Map / Facebook Notable as the only Portland restaurant located right on the waterfront, McCormick & Schmitt’s has an impressive view of the river from any angle. Seafood and steaks are served here.
McCormick & Schmitt’s Seafood and Steaks / Facebook McCormick & Schmitt’s is located at 309 SW Montgomery.
- LeChon
LeChon / Facebook Argentinian and Chilean food transports you to South America at this Naito Parkway restaurant with a view.
LeChon / Facebook LeChon is located at 113 SW Naito Parkway.
- Little River Cafe
Donna Marie Sweeney / Facebook Enjoy brunch along the Willamette at this small restaurant with tables right looking out over the river.
Facebook / Little River Cafe Little River Cafe is located at 315 SW Montgomery Street.
- Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro
Thirst Wine Bar and Bistro / Facebook Wine lovers flock to this riverfront wine bar and bistro on the Willamette. Featuring Northwest wine and traditional American cuisine, this is one great spot for happy hour.
Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro / Facebook Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro is located at 315 SW Montgomery, Suite 340.
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Aquariva / Facebook
With one of the best patios in the city, the Aquariva can’t be beat for river views in Portland.
Facebook / Aquariva
Aquariva is located at 470 SW Hamilton Court.
Salty’s On The Columbia / Facebook
Enjoy sweeping views of the Columbia from the porch and from the inside dining room at this seafood hot spot.
Salty’s is located at 3839 N Marine Drive.
Three Degrees Waterfront Bar and Grill / Facebook
Serving new American food, the river views are fantastic from this notable restaurant located inside the RiverPlace hotel.
Three Degrees is located at 1510 SW Harbor Way.
Portland Visitor’s Map / Facebook
Notable as the only Portland restaurant located right on the waterfront, McCormick & Schmitt’s has an impressive view of the river from any angle. Seafood and steaks are served here.
McCormick & Schmitt’s Seafood and Steaks / Facebook
McCormick & Schmitt’s is located at 309 SW Montgomery.
LeChon / Facebook
Argentinian and Chilean food transports you to South America at this Naito Parkway restaurant with a view.
LeChon is located at 113 SW Naito Parkway.
Donna Marie Sweeney / Facebook
Enjoy brunch along the Willamette at this small restaurant with tables right looking out over the river.
Facebook / Little River Cafe
Little River Cafe is located at 315 SW Montgomery Street.
Thirst Wine Bar and Bistro / Facebook
Wine lovers flock to this riverfront wine bar and bistro on the Willamette. Featuring Northwest wine and traditional American cuisine, this is one great spot for happy hour.
Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro / Facebook
Thirst Wine Bar & Bistro is located at 315 SW Montgomery, Suite 340.
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