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Just by Portland International Airport lives a waterfront restaurant with views spanning across the Washington Oregon border. Salty’s on the Colombia River is not located in downtown Portland. Just as its name suggests, this eatery is along the river and offering glimpses of Vancouver. Whether you are near the airport or looking for seafood with a view of the water, Salty’s in Portland is a restaurant you must try.
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1. The Food
Usually when visiting a restaurant with decadent seafood, I will starve myself in advance. I really want to be able to enjoy my meal! This time was no different as we arrived hungry looking for a brunch meal. The Prawn Pasta was an obvious choice since I lean towards any dish with butter and noodles. Throw in shrimp and seafood and I am sold.
Since we visited for breakfast, we got the traditional biscuits and gravy. I do not think I shared fairly since I devoured them. They were the perfect comfort meal and I knew I was treating myself.
There are several other brunch options to choose from. On the regular menu, there are seafood dishes to pick. You are right one the water…. eat the fish when it is fresh!
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2. The Drinks
If you go to a brunch and get a Bloody Mary and a Mimosa, you have the best of both worlds. Starting with a Bloody Mary, we sipped as we looked out at the water. We got a base as we ordered and talked about our Portland trip coming to an end.
While we sat on the patio at Salty’s in Portland, we ordered mimosas. They paired well with the food as it came out. It was a sunny day though not quite warm enough to take our jackets off. Along the water there was a slight breeze. We loved sipping on champagne while looking at the boats go by.
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3. The View
Salty’s in Portland has an indoor dining area with views of the Colombia River and the nearby marina. Just beyond the water, Oregon turns into Washington. Vancouver, Washington waves back at you from across the river.
4. The Patio
We arrived to Salty’s in Portland right when they opened. Aside from being hungry and craving brunch, I also wanted to secure a seat on the patio. We had a reservation in advance, though we did not need it that early in the morning. We were able to choose where we wanted to sit and we loved having views in every direction.
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5. Location
Salty’s on the Colombia River says its location in its name. Nestled along the Colombia River, the restaurant is across the water from Vancouver, Washington. The waterfront restaurant is about 15 minutes from Downtown Portland. If you are looking to get outside of the city for a bit, Salty’s in Portland is close by. As an added bonus, the restaurant is right next to the airport. We visited as we were concluding our trip and getting ready to fly home.
Whether you are planning a trip to Portland or are just looking for inspiration for your next vacation, I hope you enjoyed reading about one of my favorite places. The only thing better than visiting these spots and enjoying them is getting to share them with friends and family. Please comment if you have tried Salty’s on the Colombia River and tell me how you liked it.
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