Restaurants near Columbia Gorge Sternwheeler

Great food, gorgeous views! Make sure there is sufficient staff coverage for reservations.

We love, love, love Salty’s. If we lived closer, we’d be regulars. The food, the service, the views(!) are all top notch. Since we live a fair distance, we only make it for special occasions, and the staff always treats us so well. Salty’s is a wonderful restaurant, for any occasion, be it brunch or a big anniversary.

Outstanding food. Friendly and attentive service. Extensive bottled wine list and adequate by the glass. We had beef and pork Gigli and crab fettucini plus a nice mixed green salad and the seasonal fruit crisp. Despite a torrential downpour, the awning over the front patio kept us dry and the weather was not cold, so it was a pleasant al fresco experience. The inside dining room was humming and full. One of the best restaurants in Portland. Get reservations early, especially for weekend nights.

It's been over forty years since we had been to this mainstay in Portland dining, and it did not disappoint! Not to be missed? The onion rings, of course! And, while we did not order the wedge salad, I certainly will the next time. The top sirloin - baseball cut - was terrific, and I've never met a potato I didn't like. I did bring half of each of them home to enjoy for lunch the next day, but that's half the fun of too much food! Our waiter was excellent, the cocktails (house Manhattan) and wine were too. The hallmark of a good steakhouse, I believe, is there should be a quiet, clubby vibe - and the Ringside fulfills this to a tee. I can't wait to go back (and, I'm NOT waiting another 40-years!

Easily said..... Food was great! We ate multiple breakfast, multiple lunch and multiple dinners. Spot on each time. Food was top notch and service was outstanding.