Dosalas is our new favorite happy hour spot! Coming up the stairs (there is an elevator too) you are welcomed into a massive space with gorgeous views of the river. We got a table on the covered patio. Adrian our server did an amazing job taking care of us. I started with the classic margarita and it was delicious! Smooth and flavorful. Next we tried the chunky guac and the Mexican street corn. The guac was really good, the onions and tomatoes brought the flavor to a great spot. The street corn was exquisite! The cheese level was spot on! We tried both the happy hour tacos and you can't go wrong with either. The shrimp tacos had a tasty tempura batter and the carne asada tacos were full of perfectly cooked little medallions. All the toppings were fresh and crisp. Everything was amazing. We can't wait to get back! Great location, great service, great food! Definitely try this happy hour out too!!! read more

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We went back after speaking with the manager, and they absolutely made it right. Every concern from our previous visit was addressed, and the difference was noticeable immediately. It really shows how much impact proper training and attentive service can make. This time, the service and food experience were both 5‑stars. A big thank‑you to David and Kevin for delivering top‑notch customer service and turning the experience around. read more

Dosalas is an upscale restaurant with a Latin-inspired menu. The space is designed with more flashy, luxurious decor and has a lively atmosphere. I would recommend getting a reservation for dinner, especially if you are wanting to sit on the covered and heated patio with a view of the waterfront. We were seated right at our reservation time and our server was very friendly. We came during happy hour and started with the classic margaritas. The margs were well-balanced and were a standard drink size, which is appreciated for a happy hour deal. The happy hour steak nachos are some of my favorite nachos I've ever had. The Serrano queso was life-changingly good with the heat from the Serrano chili. I also loved the Peruvian spiced chips, which had the perfect crisp and added a punch of tangy, spicy flavor. The shrimp tacos were great and I loved the fresh crema they came with. The short rip sopes were tender, juicy, and pilled high with meat and the same crema as the tacos. read more

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So our monthly Foodie Folx group chose Dosalas for the month of May. We had high expectation but a disappointing experience. First of all if you have not visited the Vancouver Waterfront, put it on your list. It is an amazing area. Dosalas is one of the high end restaurants on the Waterfront. We sat up in the Patio Bar, overlooking the Columbia River. Fantastic view. I started off with the Dosalas Margarita, which was very good. First and foremost the food was excellent. I had the CHIMICHURRI PORK CHOP, which was excellent. There were six of this eventing and we all commented on how good the food was. The service did not match the food, or the price for that matter. Attention to detail and our experience was not a priority. We had mentioned that today was a Birthday for one us. That went unanswered, disappointing. A 20% gratuity was added to all of our tabs. This was not a 20% experience. I will also add the menus were old and probably needed to be replaced. We were glad we tried it. It might be awhile before we comeback. read more

DOSALAS - DOSALAS MARGARITA - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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We skipped full entrées and ordered small plates instead: empanadas, street corn, and cheese bread. The empanadas served with a cilantro crema came out first and they were incredible. Crispy, flavorful, and easily my favorite thing we ordered. Then the Mexican Street Corn arrived. My friend tried it first and was blown away. I was skeptical because it is just corn, but that corn was slamming. Perfectly grilled, buttery, with a hint of lime, fresh with a slight crunch, and served with tortilla chips for scooping. It absolutely hit. The drinks were a whole experience. I ordered Tiffany & Co which was a cocout rum, blue curacao, fresh lime, blanc de bleu cuvee mousseux with a pineapple foam and a pina cola shooter. It came out in a Tiffany-style box with beautiful presentation. It was blue, creamy, slightly sweet, almost piña colada vibes, and exactly what I wanted. My friend ordered the mimosa flight. Warning that these are not small pours. They are full glasses. Stunning presentation, but definitely share if you are not a really big drinker. They forgot the cheese bread at first, and when it finally came out, it just did not compare to the other dishes. We mentioned it, and they graciously let us return it. Instead, we ordered another round of empanadas, which was absolutely the right decision. We went around 11 and it was quiet, but by the time we left the place was packed. Great service, fun atmosphere, and memorable presentation. We will absolutely be back. I think we found a new favorite spot. read more

DOSALAS - Mimosa Flight - prosecco featured flight with classic, strawberry + pineapple, guava + oj, passion fruit + grapefruit - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Good food and drinks. Not a great tequila selection but the friendly staff and food make up for it. Also, a great view and overall vibe.

Great food and service. Celebrating milestone birthday with friends on a perfect day. Food is tasty and drinks are cold. read more

DOSALAS - Birthday celebration with friends - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Service was great. Not the best margarita I've had but decent. Street corn delicious. Interesting presentation for the Fettuccine Alfredo my kid ordered. Paella was dry and crunchy. Had to take it home to nurse it. Overall ok experience. Not exceptional. Beautiful view. Would go for appetizers and a drink. Skip the $80 Paella and Alfredo. read more

Went for a casual lunch, and although it was slow, the staff did a fantastic job of maintaining a fun, comfortable atmosphere! The food was amazing, and the tequila shots were flowing! Will definitely be back. read more

Was (unsuccessfully)trying to find a place to eat on the waterfront and walked in here. The very nice hostess told me they'd be able to seat my party, and we headed upstairs. Very cool place inside. Nice views, comfortable seating. Pathway between the tables is really narrow, but you gotta fit seating where you can. Service was awesome. We had a guy named Roger who took great care of us. Drinks were very good. Incredible value on the food. We shared the paella between 3 adults and one kid, and still had leftovers. They also do a couple really cool tableside dishes (tomahawk, fettuccine made in a cheese wheel, etc) that I wanna try when I come back. Really awesome place, happy we ended up here. read more

Everything was so delicious, and the service was wonderful. It made my date night truly special--I loved every moment! read more

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I had really high hopes as they put so much into decorating. The fireplace, bar and outdoor patio are gorgeous! When you walk in at first downstairs it's confusing if we were supposed to wait for someone but another customer told us to just go upstairs because nobody was coming down to get people. But there are cute swings for your photo op. We decide to sit outside. By the "window" (there is no window it's open air) was really cold. We moved to the other side and it was really hot. I guess I felt like Goldilocks I think the long fire table may have been perfect but I didn't want to move again. The guacamole and roasted corn were huge portions. We also had the nachos. Everything was very good I'd get the guacamole probably every time. It was very good just the avocados were not ripe. My friend ordered a coffee she said it was great too. The bad... the service was HORRIBLE! And not because she was mean or rude, she was very sweet. She was just never there. As other people left we watched them frustrated as they never came to collect the bill or dirty plates. We had to waive through the glass to , get utensils & plates, refills, the bill and to pay the bill. At this point we were the last ones there so there was no excuse to be completely ignored. Saving grace that will make me try this place again, besides the guacamole was a bartender named Adrain. He had just come on shift. He sat some people near us, picked up dirty dishes that had been there about 2 hours. Stopped to check on us and we told him about our experience. He was so nice, he listened to us and warmly invited us back again. Thank you, Adrian! All of this was happening while the "manager" was sitting at a table on the other side of the glass eating and working. He was oblivious to the poor service and the dirty dishes left on several of the tables. read more

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My husband and I had date night here tonight (we are regulars) and it was wonderful! Daisy was lovely and took great care of us...everything was kind of perfect. The soundtrack, the food, the cocktails, the view. Thank you Daisy for making our date special. read more

Loved the ambiance, decor, outside views from the patio. We walked-in, no reservations on a Sunday evening. Service was great and the staff was attentive. We sat in the patio looking at the amazing sunset. It was chilly by the windows; and decided to move closer to the gas fireplace ...that thing makes the place close by HOT! We ordered a Mango Rumba which was disappointing - felt watered down. Sabrina was gracious to make another one...but still there was something missing in the drink. I think for $19, we should have gotten a better drink. For food, we ordered the $30 Clams & Mussels which were seasoned well with a good potion. Overall, great place for a date, gathering, and for views. read more

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I love this restaurant. It's probably the nicest, most aesthetic (while also being good) restaurant we have in the Oregon/ Vancouver area besides Departure. Good for celebrations. Stunning decor, very maximalist. Lots of good photos ops, but also good (and pretty) food and drink. Nice that it's on the waterfront if you want to sit on the patio for the water views. read more

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Atmosphere- modern and creative decor that changes throughout the restaurant. A majority of the seating is indoors, but an outdoor patio is available with heaters during the colder temps. Food- Always flavorful, on point, and presented with flair and creativity. Drinks- oh my word! Tasty, and also presented in very creative ways. It's absolutely worth the wait to sit with a view of the water. The service is amazing. Everyone is friendly and helpful! read more

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Good if you're an influencer. Not ideal if you just want to enjoy a meal. We had the flaming pasta. It was tasty but I'm not sure of the price. It was a little awkward because they really push the whole internet thing and can enjoy an experience without recording it but we got a weird vibe from the staff when we didn't want to but went Along with it anyway. Nonetheless the staff was attentive and provided good service. Lots of vegetarian options and a beautiful area along the water front read more

Great spot for an anniversary, birthday, or girls night out. Service was great, our server checked in on us frequently. Portions are huge and drinks are so yummy. The mango rhumba is my go to drink. It's fruity and has a little spice. Tried the beef rib this time and it did not disappoint. The beef was tender and the sides complimented it perfectly. read more

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This is the place to be in Vancouver downtown. The atmosphere in the vibe this place creates on a Friday night is bar to non. They have a great and fast service and their food is great but spendy. It's just like they say in life you get what you pay for. read more

I was a little on the fence about going due to the ratings in yelp, but gave it a try. I got the corn and it was very yummy along with the vodka pasta with chicken which was always tasty. My coworker got the chili Colorado and that meat stole the show, very tender and juicy. Very nice decor and the everyone was so nice and pleasant. read more

My first visit and I'm sold! You can't beat the view, plus the drinks, service and the food was chef's kiss. The serving size was great and worth it for fresh ingredients. I wish I lived in the area so I can frequent it more often. read more

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Brunch was very flavorful, just enough spiciness. Arugula is underrated in breakfast foods...just saying. Coffee with infused tequila is the bomb! The mimosa flight is a must! Be prepared to be dazzled with literal glitter! Service was excellent. Checked in and refilled coffee when needed and requested! This is a swanky place. I feel like there should be a live DJ here 24/7. See photos. read more

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The place is beautiful, the server was attentive but not hovering, and the food is fantastic. We opted to go for several small plates and every single item we ordered was great. We tried the pork belly skewers, the citrus salad, the baked queso, Brussels sprouts, crab toast, and more. A fantastic evening and we'll definitely be going back read more

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My husband and I drove over from Oregon and walked the waterfront. We happened upon this restaurant and it was very intriguing for a Sunday brunch. We couldn't have been more pleased with our experience, not only with our server Kevin, who was above and beyond, but the food ambience and View was exceptional!!! We will definitely be back. I highly recommend! read more

Olga was our waitress, she was amazing! Love her! Payton did our pasta show. He was amazing also. Love! Will definitely be back .

The food was amazing, the waiter Christian was very attentive, the bartender made a perfect margarita and our favorite was conversation with management, specifically Jaffet. It is completely understandable why this restaurant excels with Jaffet at the helm! read more

DOSALAS - Sunset view from Dosalas - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

Great service Good cocktail Prices as they are .... Enjoyed the brunch option. Next time I'm going got pancakes even though that's not what I normally order. read more

Drinks were okay, food was mediocre at best. It is a cool place to go just to say you have been. But seriously, who serves dry clams and mussels, and rice that is dry and crispy on the top? We're not ones for fine dining, so I suppose we expected more. Service was good, although for fine dining it wasn't what one would expect. Worth the try if you are in the area, I would not recommend going out of your way. read more

This was our first visit to this restaurant and it was a very disappointing experience. We had to wait a long time to be acknowledged upon arrival. There doesn't seem to be a designated host. Once seated, the wait time for service was very long and just continued to disintegrated from there. Probably the worst service we have ever experienced on the waterfront. Food was underwhelming for the price and portions are small. The view is beautiful with a large bank of windows overlooking the river if you don't mind looking through dirty ones. Absolutely will not be going back. read more

Went here for my birthday for some dinner and drinks. It was such a fun restaurant with great views. It was on the pricier side for what you get so I wouldn't find myself going here regularly, but it was good. Note: if you book on the patio you CAN'T do the tableside offerings. I was happy they were able to switch me day of. The apps were probably my favorite. Small portions so if you are sharing with more than 4 people you'll need multiple orders. For birthday dessert they brought out a sundae of vanilla ice cream with syrup. I was hoping for something like cheesecake or cake to blow out but it was a nice treat. read more

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Lunch was incredible! Olga was our server, and she was amazing. The service was great, we got seated right away, right by the window. Great views, ambience was amazing, great soft music playing in the background. We had the chicken salad, empanadas, street corn, and Brazilian cheesy bread. Everything was cooked perfectly. Definitely will be coming back!!! read more

I rarely leave negative reviews, but my recent visit to Dosalas left me frustrated and disappointed enough to speak up. From the moment we arrived, the experience went downhill. The receptionist barely acknowledged us, didn't offer a greeting, and acted as though we were inconveniencing her by checking in. There was no warmth or professionalism -- just a cold, indifferent attitude that set the tone for the entire evening. In the middle of talking to us she picked up the phone and talked on the phone for like 5 minutes while we're waiting. Horrible experience. read more

Coming back 2 years later. Still impressed. This is a must for cocktails and tequlia. Last time it was more of a meal experience with my loved ones. This time it was bestie time! Sitting up at the bar we had a blast. We just had drinks. We were so comfortable at the bat stayed until close. All of the cocktails were picture perfect and fun! Wow factor for sure. Cant wait to come back and try a fancy tequlia! read more

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A year ago, on my wife and my anniversary , we tried coming here. We had an uncharacteristic experience. This time was so good. Staff immediately greeted us at the door. Seated us outside in a terrific table with a great view of the river. Food was delicious. Ambiance was great. We had very tasty beverages. And they accommodated our four year old wonderfully. This was a terrific experience and made our anniversary special. One staff member even shared what perfume she was and where to get it for my wife. Thanks to the staff and owner! Great job! read more

I've been wanting to try this place down on the Vancouver Waterfront since they opened, but based on previous reviews, I was hesitant. I'm so glad I finally went. I made reservations through Open Table. I requested window seating in the "over 21" dining area for brunch. We came on a Sunday around 11 and were able to find metered parking, which is free on Sundays. Upon entering the building, the decor was upscale and fun. There are two swings and a neon Dosalas sign. Great for photo ops! The staircase up to the restaurant was lined with poinsettias. It was so festive and inviting! At the top of the staircase is the host area. We were greeted and seated right away. Our window booth was perfect! The view, although wintery, was beautiful. We ordered some coffee, French toast, bacon, and carnitas rancheros. The staff was super friendly, attentive, and accommodating. They all helped each other out, so we had various people taking our order, bringing food and the check. It worked nicely. We never felt like we were waiting too long for anything, and the food came out hot. The French toast was absolutely delicious, and there was a lot of it! I couldn't eat it all... my husband helped. He loved it, too! It had a nice, crispy outer layer with a soft center. The strawberries, fresh whipped cream, and maple syrup were perfect accompaniments. I also ordered a side of bacon to offset all the sugar. My husband loved his carnitas rancheros. He said it reminded him of a meal we had in Cabo. Overall, it was a wonderful first visit. We were pleasantly surprised by the food portions and price, the friendliness of the wait staff, and the comfortable environment. We'd like to try their dinner menu next! read more

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Got a Margarita flight to try and they were bold and potent. Our server was pretty and professional. good drinks, chunky guac was good too but a little pricey, entrees were ok. Overall would recommend coming here for photos or special events if you're okay with a lackluster yet expensive dinner-with a view. read more

DOSALAS - Margarita flight, DOSALAS Chunky Guacamole - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

I was very excited to try this place, tequila is my jam, but unfortunately I think it is greatly overrated. The prices of drinks are wildly expensive, though they are pretty stiff. I had the Coco Chanel, which was delicious ($21), surprisingly not too sweet. Didn't like the orange in the Dosalas margarita ($23). They are pretty generous but still quite a sticker shock. For food, we started with the Brazilian cheese bread (GF) and when they brought 6 pieces, my partner and I both laughed. They were dense and delicious, but for $10 I expected more than 6. We also split the paella (GF), which was a very generous serving and could have served 3-4 people for $80, however, the meat in the clams and mussels was very minimal, so that was disappointing. As someone who is celiac, I am pleased to share that I experienced no adverse reactions/symptoms of cross-contamination. The restaurant itself is very pretty, but we were seated in the bar area despite a pretty wide open restaurant, so we felt very exposed with the low backed bench seats and bar chairs that are a tight squeeze. We are tall people so we felt like we were sticking out like a sore thumb, plus we were celebrating our engagement so we were hoping for a cozier, more private booth. The music is pretty loud and while our server was nice, as were the bar staff and cooks, it felt like the overall vibe is trying too hard to be high end and it didn't feel "genuine". It was overall an underwhelming experience. I'm glad I finally tried it but for a $200 bill, it wasn't what I'd hoped to expect and I won't be back. read more

DOSALAS - Paella - Latin American Near Me - Vancouver, Washington

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Came in for brunch and had a rezzy so we were seated right away. Ordered coffee, and it took almost 10 minutes to get to us. There were two other tables and a few servers working that day. They serve the creamer in a sort of shot glass and it spills everywhere. We ordered our food when the long awaited coffee was delivered. Again, we sat there waiting on coffee in the meantime. Food came out and was fantastic. My companion had the avocado toast and I had the carnitas. The views were beautiful and we were very happy with the taste and presentation of our meals. Well done kitchen staff. Wait staff: while y'all are beautiful(is this an actual requirement to work here?) your long, and I mean veryyy long nails are tacky and should not be allowed in food service. Long nails in my plate and in my food is just Gross. We all know what's under those claws. Put a little hustle in your service, and less on your beauty standards. The pricing of this place does not reflect the service. Disappointed to say the least with the service here. I will order take away next time and skip the beauty pageant. read more

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Celebrated a friend's birthday at Dosalas, and we had an absolutely wonderful time. Ambiance and food is second to none! We loved the upscale patio area which overlooks the Columbia River. That center-piece firepit table in the middle of the patio truly adds to an extravagant experience. To top it off, Shane provided the most enjoyable tableside ribeye service! Shane was personable, informative, and entertaining which supplemented the already fantastic evening. Thanks Shane and Dosalas team! We will be back for sure. read more

We've been here 4/5 times and every time it's been great. It's definitely spendy but a nice treat. Brunch was delicious, but my favorite here is truly dinner. That's the full experience... we order the tapas but also the tomahawk is my husband's favorite. It is exceptional from the presentation to the flavors in your mouth. We don't drink, but we always order drinks virgin and they are still spectacular. This is a fun creative culinary experience. The staff is helpful and unique. The view is beautiful of the Columbia River, especially at sunset. Definitely best to get a reservation if you want a great view. read more