Have eaten here for breakfast, and happy hour, and was able to try a lot of different food from here plus their drinks as well. They are a pretty good hotel restaurant and the oysters were delicious during happy hour. Since we were here for many days we tried almost a lot of their items. I would say the oysters are a must, the drinks are delicious and the crab Benedict was so good! I didn't get to try their dinner menu but I wouldn't be surprised if it was also very good. Service was always friendly and nice! They also have us recommendations for places to check out in Portland! read more

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Don't bother unless you are staying at the hotel and have food & beverage credits. We stayed here through the Amex FHR so we got $100 food credits + 20% discount and free breakfast up to $60. Food is good but the Portland food scene is strong so you can get something similar for cheaper and with better service, because the service is terrible here and they do an automatic 22% service charge which is not deserving for the poor service The restaurant has a cozy interior and a beautiful exterior with river views, and we opted indoors as there were mosquitoes outside and we did not bring bug spray. For dinner, we had lobster bisque with sourdough, ahi tostadas, octopus a la plancha, and hazelnut sturgeon with gigantic beans. The lobster bisque was okay, not creamy and felt more like a tomato soup with lobster chunks. Ahi tostadas were incredibly tiny - 3 pieces for $15. The octopus was good but only a few pieces with lots of potatoes inside - again value not there. The sturgeon was delicious but the beans were a bit rough. Decently executed but $44 for this is quite steep. One plus is that we ate right after social hour where hotel guests get free small bites and various wines that is more or less unlimited so that saved a bit of money on alcohol For breakfast, we had a mushroom hash which was very salty. The King Tide omelette was delicious - egg was a bit overcooked but the inside is creamy with a good amount of lobster - which it has to be for $32. We also got lemon ricotta donuts freshly fried which was also delicious. Service is where the reviews tank. If they are charging such high prices, the service must be amazing. However, it felt quite the opposite. During dinner, no one took away plates and so we ended up presented the bill with dirty plates stacked high on the table - very unclassy look. It took a while to flag the server down. For breakfast, most of the tables are empty but they forced us to wait 15 minutes at the sofa which was occupied so we had to awkwardly stand the whole duration. It would have been better if they seated us with menus and give us a heads up they are backed up and would need some time to serve us, so that way we can decide what to order in the meanwhile. Also, unlike the other tables, they never proactively gave water. Such huge misses in service felt like they are complacent that they get the 22% service charge and not try... read more

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Updated experience: Made a reservation (well in advance) for my family to come for Thanksgiving dinner this year. We were seated at a high top which got tricky because we had an infant in tow, a detail I mentioned in my reservation. We all got the Thanksgiving Special of the evening which was a salad followed by roasted turkey, stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce, a cheesy potato & a dessert. The meal was sub-par. While everything was visually pretty on the plate the taste left me wanting more. The meat was dry and gravy sparse and somewhat gloopy. The best dish may have been the salad with fresh blue cheese and candied nuts. The lowest moment of our meal was when our waitress attempted to open the wine my father-on-law brought to dinner. It was a vintage wine maybe 15 years old or so, something very rare & special for the holiday occasion. To our horror, the waitress unceremoniously jabbed the wine screw *through the foil* and into the cork! Her movement led us to believe she had no proper wine service training. The cork broke off and half of it got stuck in the neck. The waitress then disappeared with the wine for a time, and came back with the cork out. I sensed some effort in the dessert, a chocolate peppermint budino. However the ginger snap crumble topping tasted sand-like and dried out your mouth. The pudding texture was just ok, I wished it was more velvety, and I longed for more pepperminty flavor. All in all, my family and I wished we'd dined elsewhere for our holiday meal as we were fairly disappointed across the board. I can only recommend King Tide for a happy hour place and I honestly don't recommend for dinner. read more

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I had a great solo dinner here tonight whilst traveling for work. I ordered the ginger spritz mocktail, the filet and the peppermint pot de creme! Pros: 1. Fun themed holiday menu 2. Very cute holiday decor 3. Wonderful attentive and kind service! 4. Lots of windows to check out the lovely river view 5. Filet cooked perfectly 6. Fun and delicious mocktails options and NA beer on tap 7. Though I was solo, I was next to a large party of 10 folks. The acoustics in here are great because I wasn't overwhelmed by the noise of other larger parties around 8. Relaxing/romantic lighting Cons: 1. None! This would be a great place to come celebrate the holidays, get some fresh fare, catch up with friends, or for a romantic date. We love a versatile space! read more

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Overrated. Food was meh. Overpriced and quality did Not match. Don't believe the 4 star hype. Beware of the automatic 20% service charge once you get here. I have to admit it's a user error on my part as I should have known there was going to be some sort of charge considering the restaurant is linked to a hotel. I did not see any mention of a service charge on menu or in the restaurant. Shoutout to our waitress though. I forgot her name but she attended to my family's needs and got us placed at the perfect outdoor spot overseeing the water. read more

My partner and I visited King Tide twice for breakfast during our stay at the Kimpton riverfront hotel. We enjoyed the classic breakfast twice, as well as the ricotta pancakes and smoked salmon eggs benedict. The smoked salmon benedict was a favorite, while the other dishes were just alright. The eggs didn't have much flavor or seasoning, but the breakfast potatoes were flavorful. The nonalcoholic green tea mojito was tasty, but on the pricier side for a zero-proof cocktail without a spirit substitute. We dined outside on the patio during both visits and loved basking in the morning sun. The location on the south waterfront is beautiful, and a great people watching spot. The crowd was pretty light on Saturday morning, but picked up on Sunday. It took us a bit to get our food both times, but the service was excellent. If you're staying at the hotel, this is a great option. However, I'm not sure if I'd go out of my way to eat here. Overall it was a solid and convenient breakfast option. read more

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Great call for a pre-show dinner! Took a chance and snuck in for a coupla cocktails and snacks prior to catching a gig at the Keller and super pleased with how it all worked out. The food was fresh, full of flavor and nicely portioned (that Niçoise salad was the bomb), cocktails were interesting, and the river view just outside the windows was a treat. Upscale in tone, with a sorta refined nautical vibe, but still casual in that Portland way. Service was absolutely great all around. One demerit for price; definitely on the high side. Parking can be tricky, but manager says there's valet service - free if you spend 2 hours there I think. read more

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I was quite disappointed with my overall experience. The real attraction is being able to sit outside overlooking the water. Our server was really nice, so two stars is no reflection on her. There were a number of menu items that they were out of, which was surprising since it was a holiday weekend. You'd think they be prepared for an increase of patrons. The entrees we did order were mediocre. The flavors were bland and over priced for the quality. read more

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Date: Sunday, March 2nd, 2025 Time: around 3pm Party of: 2 What: Happy Hour - Daily | 2PM - 5PM *Oysters: cocktail sauce & mignonette; minimum order of 6 ($2 ea) x6 *Prawns: cocktail sauce; minimum order of 6 ($3 ea) x6 *House Bread: miso butter ($4) *Truffle Fries: pecorino, tartar sauce ($6) *Romaine Hearts: chicories, saba, croutons, pecorino, pesto caesar ($8) *King Tide Clam Chowder: potatoes, bacon, peruvian spices, herb cracker, bone marrow butter ($10) *House Martini: Vodka ($10) *Glenlivet 12 ($15) When the hubby asked what I wanted for lunch, my answer was oysters. He looked around and found the King Tide had oysters on their HH menu. We just dropped. No reservation. Tho it was very quiet, so I don't think you need one mid day on Sun. We ordered a fair amount of the HH menu. I enjoyed the fries. A good amount of truffle-ness and a good portion. I love almost any kind of green lettuce salad, so I enjoyed the romaine even tho it was a lil over dressed. It's kinda deconstructed so you have to chop / cut up the lettuce and retoss. The oysters fulfilled my craving - came with cocktail sauce and a mignonette. We asked for tobasco since my fav way to eat an oyster is with lemon and tobasco. Nice place to take advantage of HH specials. Glad the hubs found it. REVIEW #3730 read more

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We were staying at the Kimpton and I wanted to enjoy the outdoors so I decided to head down to the bar patio to have a glass of wine and enjoy the fresh air. They didn't have Sauvignon Blanc but my server suggested another white wine that had a similar taste. It was good and I was enjoying reading my book and writing a few postcards while I sat. I noticed after the fact, that it was happy hour and I could have enjoyed a more reasonably priced wine. Next time. My server never rushed me and I hung out for about 1.5 hours. I enjoyed the patio people and pet watching. read more

I've been here once before and remembered it being pretty good during Portland dining month, but it doesn't hit the same anymore. The menu is pretty limited, over priced for what it is, and overall kind of weird vibes. It was completely dead in there at a standard dinner time and none of the 3 of us girls that went liked our dish very much. Likely won't return, which is a bummer because it's in a prime location and easily walkable to shows at Keller which was our primary reason for choosing it. read more

King Tide Fish and Shell - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

King Tide Fish & Shell rates somewhere between three and four stars for me. The food and drink ranged from good to disappointing. Service was good, but the atmosphere was a little weird. If this restaurant is convenient to you, then it's worth checking out. Otherwise, I probably wouldn't go out of my way for it. We were vacationing in Portland and wanted to eat oysters. Someone in our group searched for restaurants that served oysters near us. King Tide Fish & Shell was one of the results, and the pictures and ratings looked good enough. We had a Saturday 8pm dinner reservation for eight people. I booked on OpenTable and got 1,000 points. 1,000-point reservations are rare. They're usually 100 points or nothing. On OpenTable, I could only book for a max of six people. I called the restaurant and they were kind enough to accommodate eight people and still get me 1,000 points. I appreciated that. Thank you to the staff who helped me with that - it was the lady who answered the phone and the manager. Book your reservation using OpenTable and earn dining points which can be used to redeem restaurant discounts, Amazon gift cards, hotel stays, and magazine subscriptions. King Tide Fish & Shell is located inside the Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel, which is situated on the waterfront in downtown Portland. Since we visited at night, we didn't get to see much of the views of the Willamette River and surrounding area. I caught glimpses of the Hawthorne Bridge, lit up, and a walking path from the hotel to down along the river. I'm sure the views are much better during the daytime. King Tide serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is 2-5pm daily and brunch is served 8am-2pm on Saturday and Sunday. We parked for free on the street next to/in front of the hotel (S Harbor Way). It was free for us because we parked after 7pm on a Saturday. If you park on S Harbor Way, paid parking is enforced 8am-7pm Monday-Saturday and 1pm-7pm Sunday. There are signs and a kiosk near the parking spaces. You can also pay with the Parking Kitty app (code 61692). When we left the restaurant, I noticed one of the employees was reading a ticket she just got for parking in the same row as us. I felt bad for her since she probably just wanted to go home after her shift. For a Saturday night, the place was pretty dead. That was generally the case for the downtown area we drove through. This wasn't surprising to me since a lot of downtown areas are like this (not as much activity during non-business hours). We pulled up to the hotel valet parking sign, but no valet person came out -- that's why we self-parked on the street. No big deal, but this added to the "weird" atmosphere. When we entered the hotel, there was a kid working at the front desk and no one else to be seen. We found the restaurant and were seated in the indoor dining room by the bar. There were three customers at the bar and one couple seated with us in the dining room. That was it, at the time we arrived. The restaurant looks like it has a nice, spacious patio, but I couldn't really tell since it was dark out. TVs at the bar were playing sports. Some of the TVs were on and some were off. Again, it was just kind of weird, like the place was "half open" or something. In general, though, the restaurant was clean and had an aesthetically-pleasing, modern design to it. I can see the vibe being totally different and better during, say, a busy weekend brunch. Here's what I tried: * Taro Chips (complimentary) Shareables * Market Oysters ($28 per 1/2 dozen) - cocktail sauce, fresh horseradish, yuzu mignonette, lemon - Carbajal from Shelton, Washington - Netarts from Newport, Oregon * Wedge Salad ($16) - blue cheese, bacon, tomato, crispy shallots, house ranch Classics * Mussels ($27) - pancetta, white wine broth, topped with herb fries King Tide Signatures * Pacific Halibut ($39) - miso cauliflower puree, glazed carrots, caper sauce, finger limes Signature Cocktails * Japanese Garden ($15) - raspberry-infused Roku Japanese gin, matcha green tea syrup, fresh lemon, rose water Everything was good except for the Pacific Halibut entree. The dish was presented beautifully, as were all of the dishes and cocktails, but the fish itself was tough, dry, and unappetizing. I think it was overcooked. The Japanese Garden cocktail wasn't anything to write home about either, but admittedly that might be a personal preference. It tasted medicinal. We enjoyed the Market Oysters and ordered several dozen. The oysters were fresh and high quality. The Netarts were relatively big and meaty while the Carbajals were smaller and more flavorful. Both were deliciously briny. I liked the Netarts more, but you can't go wrong with either. The Taro Chips were unique and yummy - a pleasant surprise. The Wedge Salad and Mussels were both very good. The salad was crisp, refreshing, and sizable with a nice variety of ingredients. The Mussels were warm and tasty with a delectable broth and hearty fries. read more

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Food is decent but service is pretty horrible. Came in Saturday afternoon like 2 ish with my husband and 2 kids. It wasn't terribly busy most people were sitting outside. Came inside and asked if inside seating was available. The hostess or waitress, named Katharine was either having a bad day or hates her job. Told us it we would have to wait to be seated, but it was how she said it. We've been to restaurants before we know what it's like to go to a busy place and have to wait, so they way she said it just rubbed my husband and I the wrong way. Then after a few minutes waiting my husband mentions that we're leaving if we don't get seated in 5 minutes. He's normally the passive one in the family so when he spoke up I asked what was the matter. He said that Katharine is just drying glasses. That did bother me a little as she could have sat us, then went back to drying the glasses. It would have given us time to look at the menu and decide. Finally a gentleman seats us. We get our menus and are left alone for a while. Finally Katharine comes and takes our order. There another weird interaction while she was taking our order when she's like "only cheese?" When we ordered the burger for our son, and I was so confused like you just want to give us a piece of cheese for this order? Instead of saying did you want all the other things that go with the burger like lettuce, tomato etc... but she was so adamant about just cheese it wasted so much of her and our time. For being a kind of fancy-ish restaurant the service was really lousy, they/she barely checked on us between ordering and the food arriving. And when the food finally arrived I was trying to make room for the dishes and the water container was empty so I moved it out of the way, and she yanked it out of my hands. Cool cool we needed it refilled anyways but please don't snatch it from me, I was trying to help make room. It was such an awkward experience with this one waitress that I don't know if we'll ever go back and we have been there several times before. Our kids aren't rambunctious or noisy, they had their own toys to keep them entertained. So I'm not sure if it's because we had kids with us or what but it left a bad enough taste in our mouths (service) wise that we didn't tip well when we always tip at least 20. Food was fine, but for the price you'd think the service would match the cost. **edit to add** would like to mention the times we have been there before have been totally fine. Service was reasonably friendly and helpful food was good well seasoned etc, but it was this one interaction that changes how we feel about an establishment. Definitely first world problems but if we're paying THAT much to each out we expect more. read more

WAY overpriced for what you get. I ordered the fish and chips and asked ahead of time if they battered themselves. The waiter said yes that they had just gotten away from beer batter. What I got was far from freshly battered fried fish. For $26 it should have been perfect. What I got, I could have gotten frozen frozen from the store. Pretty bad Never going back due to lackluster quality and boastful pricing. read more

King Tide Fish and Shell - Overpricing, ridiculous for $60 - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I ordered the Idaho steelhead and absolutely loved it. This is not salmon, and it was beautifully done. The skin was perfectly crispy while the fish itself was moist, tender, and cooked with great care -- not an easy balance to achieve. The lemon gremolata and preserved tomato were fantastic accompaniments, adding brightness and depth without overpowering the fish. Every bite felt thoughtful and well-executed. Huge cheers to the chef -- this dish alone would bring me back. read more

King Tide Fish and Shell - Grilled Idaho steelhead - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

On a recent trip, I was easily able to walk here from my hotel (the Marriott Bidwell, also ), and enjoy the walkability of downtown Portland. I sat outside, with a nice view of the river. I started with some nice, local oysters (from the mouth of the Rogue River) that were perfect. The main course was King salmon, that was just a touch too sweet, but otherwise very good. The only thing that didn't hit was the beet: an ESB without any detectable bitterness, but it was comped. Service was efficient. read more

King Tide Fish and Shell - King salmon - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I came here after spending a day at the waterfront and it wasn't a bad spot. The restaurant overlooks the waterfront, offering you a great view as you dine. There's plenty of seating for more intimate dinners or large parties. Service here was alright--we weren't acknowledged by a waiter for a while after seating, and it took a LONG time for food to come out. I ordered the Brussel Sprouts, Steak, and Fish & Chips. Everything was delicious. My favorite was definitely the brussel sprouts that came in dashi and with a poached egg--it was definitely a fun twist on the traditional roasted brussel sprouts that I would get at a restaurant. I thought the fish and chips were good, but a bit overpriced for what it was. Overall, I think that the food was good but the service could be a bit better, and the food is a bit more on the expensive side. read more

King Tide Fish and Shell - Brussel Sprouts, Steak, and Fish & Chips - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Food 2/5 Service 5/5 Ambiance 5/5 Been here probably twice now, after all these years. First time was years ago. Did remember they used to have fun HH, and good seafood options too. (See pics) At our last visit (6/2/25), it was disappointing that the CURRENT happy hour menu on their website on (6/2/25), was way more extensive than when we arrived. See pics for menu comparisons. We were hoping to not just do HH, but to stay for dinner as well. We would have left when we saw the very small new/limited items on their HH, but we just paid for maximum of two hours of street parking to be here specifically. There were no other options near by, we felt like we had to stick it out, make the best of it. Oysters were just ok. Definitely had much, much better oysters elsewhere. Fries ere good. Calamari did have that very heavy coating, as others have mentioned. We stayed for an hour to finish up, then had to go find a second place for dinner. read more

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The good- seated even with additional guests last minute The so so - The fish and chips The bad- The service. Our waitress just didn't touch base. Maybe the other table she chatted with frequently were regulars? The pasta dish was so salty 2 of our party had to send it back. We had a completely different 5 star experience a 12 minute Uber ride away later in the weekend. Don't listen to the hotel concierge recommends. Seek out better seafood. read more

The option to sit outside is nice as there's a great view of the water. Breakfast was hit or miss. And the service was slow one of the two breakfast days. What I liked : the steel cut oats, side of fluffy scrambled eggs and avocado. Their hash browns were crispy! Okay : Breakfast sandwich - I wished it had a fresh element as it was all on the oily side (cheese, buns, bacon). Soy latte was good one day and served lukewarm on a different day. What wasn't great : the poached eggs on the eggs benedict were overcooked. The smoked salmon in the benny was so thin. The side order of everything bagel with cream cheese was packed to go and I was surprised by the presentation. It might have been better had they smeared the cream cheese on the bagel for me, and personally I wanted more cream cheese. read more

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I just want to say first and foremost that I've not had the opportunity to eat or drink here. I tried my best to make a reservation for a party of 9 people and I never received a call back. I called repeatedly over a the course of a week, left 3-4 voicemails and sent an email. I tried to schedule it online but parties over 8 are not able, they instruct you to call. Too bad! read more

The dinner here is very delicious - some of the best seafood I've had. Everything was so fresh, not greasy, and well balanced. The portions are slightly on the smaller side but what you get is of quality. I would definitely come back for the lobster roll. The service wasn't incredible, which wouldn't have bothered me if there wasn't a 20% gratuity being added since we were a group of 6, but I'm hoping it was just an off day. The restaurant itself is very cute and cozy, especially with the holiday pop up. I look forward to coming back. read more

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Having one of the best waterfront views in town, it was a fav spot to dine when strolling the marina boardwalk. Giving it another chance, the kitchen has improved their menu & quality. The service is still in training wheels ~ we were told we need to order inside at the bar before sitting outside? The lazy mannerisms of our service throughout the dinner does not reflect the Kimpton brand well. Riverplace used to be known for service. Needs basic training or experienced staff rehaul. The draft beer was past its freshness. read more

King Tide Fish and Shell - Calamari $8 - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We were staying at the hotel and had breakfast here one morning, so this review is just for breakfast. The restaurant has obviously been remodeled more recently than the rest of the hotel, and that's a good thing. It's a nice and inviting space with beautiful views. The service was superb. The food was just okay. The exception was the chicken and waffles, with the chef's wonderful Peruvian background showing through in the chicken and its delicious pepper sauce (the waffle was just okay). Eggs benedict were disappointing, lacking spicing and richness. This was an okay place. I have no idea what the evening food is like, but breakfast does not have us wanting to make the effort to find out. Just okay. Nothing special (other than the setting and views) and not worth a special trip. At least if breakfast is indicative of the overall food experience. read more

King Tide Fish and Shell - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Not impressed walked over form my hotel to try the oysters with my kids. There is a kids menu but made every excuse to not seat us. As guests of this nice city was very disappointed and I will take my money elsewhere! read more

King Tide Fish and Shell - Seating open - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Bartenders are great. Food is SUCH a let down. Chicken meatballs: rubbery, couldn't cut through, quite bland. They were obviously microwaved, lazily overcooked without a care. I sent them back and bartender apologized - not his fault. Came back a day later since I'm staying at the hotel and ordered fries with my happy hour drinks since it seemed basic. Regular fries - they had a truffle taste. It was obviously lazily cooked/tossed in same truffle utility. I had to send them back even though the kitchen tried to deny using the same truffle items to cook/prepare them in. I know truffle when I taste truffle. Sent it back. VERY disappointing food. Lazy. Uncaring. What a let down. read more

King Tide Fish and Shell - Regular fries - didn't want the truffle flavored ones but they still used the same truffle dish/oil so th fries still had the flavor. - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Food was good. Mimosas could be better. Glass barely filled & orange juice was not pulp free. Who serves pulpy juice in a Mimosa. read more

King Tide Fish and Shell - Dining room - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We were staying at the hotel so came here every day for breakfast and once for lunch 1. Salmon Benedict with potatoes - this was just okay, understated. I know, I know, I will have diseases but I like when my food tastes like something 2. Ricotta pancakes - so freaking delicious! I asked for chocolate chips pancakes and I don't think they understood the assignment because they just sprinkled them on top and charged me $2 for them. The butter tasted very strong for some reason so I really didn't like the butter, which is seemingly weird thing to say, otherwise pancakes were bomb 3. Oysters - have not had oysters in at least 13 years and I can't say I understand what it means to be delicious but my cousin says they weren't the best, again, based on what? They are slimey, you out sauce them and then swallow. What is there to judge? 4. Truffle flies - they had literal shaved truffle with shaved Parmesan cheese on the fries. This is literally the first time I have ever had shaved truffle (as opposed to dousing it in flavored truffle oil). They were so good 5. Calamari - super tasty! Came with red onions and small jalapeño pieces. Highly recommend 6. BLT - Omg it hit the spot in so many ways. The fries were so tasty and crispy 7. Bonus was the check-in Yelp gift we got. It was chef's pick and he picked 6 Netart oysters from Netart bay. This is the most raw oysters I've eaten in 13 years lol and now it's consuming me. It was definitely a very nice treat 8. Drinks: seasonal latte = pumpkin pie latte with oat milk - so good! Blood orange mimosa - yummy. We also had other drinks one night at the bar that were tasty, including one that the bartender created himself, but forgot the name Service: fantastic Amazing spot definitely worth stopping by even if you aren't staying at the hotel read more

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I will say the food was good. The service for breakfast was deeply below par. Our waitress did not check i and I had to constantly get her attention. She was slow and seemed disinterested in service. It also seemed like the customer service ambience was missing from being seated to paying. read more

Great place for some great seafood! Casual upscale vibe on the inside, located inside a hotel, provided a nice atmosphere for dining. Service was just average, didn't have a lot of offers for refills on drinks, check ins were few and far between. Food on the other hand was spectacular. Fish and chips, salmon, lobster roll and prawns tagliatelle were the entrees indulged at the table and everyone enjoyed their dishes. Only complaint food wise was the tartar sauce is pretty dill heavy. Otherwise would return for some good quality food! read more

The location is great and the restaurant is well designed and comfortable. Our issues are with the food and the service. FOOD: Very good, but waaaaay overpriced for what you get. I fully understand that food prices have gone up, but the portions are so small. The $6 bread service consist of ONE piece of sourdough. ONE? Last I checked a good loaf of sourdough is not $60+ SERVICE: After we ordered our drinks, we had to find the waiter who was standing at the bar waiting for our drinks before he wanted to take our food order. THAT WAS 20 MINUTES. The bartender must be brand new because she was so slow and did not even know how to make a classic martini. It was so full of brine that it was green in color. When I tried to explain it to her, she replied, "you want a cold vodka shot." Uhhhh....ok. I would recommend going to a drink (but be prepared to wait) and then elsewhere for dinner. Too bad, because we really wanted to love this place. read more

I stayed at the Kimpton RiverPlace Hotel for two nights last month and dined at King Tide quite a few times and had an enjoyable - and tasty - experience each time! It was helpful that I had a couple of dining credits for being a Platinum Elite IHG Rewards Member and booking my hotel through the Chase Travel Portal. For dinner on my first night, I ordered the risotto which was fine. On the following evening, I very much enjoyed a dozen of fresh oysters and the mushroom toast. I also ordered a mocktail that was so refreshing. I must've been on a mushroom kick because the following morning I ordered the mushroom omelette for breakfast! The vanilla latte was so good and I wanted to order three more but refrained. I loved the omelette, particularly the ratio of mushrooms to cheese, really quite nice! My servers, Cassandra and Laina, were very friendly and attentive. I was seated inside but loved the ambiance and view nonetheless. I know there are so many great places to dine in Portland but I would recommend King Tide if you're staying at the Kimpton or nearby! read more

The food is excellent for the price, and the service has always been spot-on. My family and I have eaten here a number of times and have never been disappointed. read more

It is written in Ye Olde Yelp Scrolls that: though shall not eat at a restaurant attached to a hotel. Unless you are staying at said hotel and desperate. So shame on me for not leaving when I realized this. Came to King Tide Fish and Shell after booking on Open Table. They said they couldn't sit us at a table until 5 on the dot but we could sit at the bar. We were about 10 minutes early. No problem! We ordered a weak Paloma and weak margarita. Decided to sit outside as that was why I initially booked this spot. Waitress was nice but it has this weird hotel feel. We ordered the Clam Chowder which came with an outrageously large and unnecessary fried tortilla piece? Meh - over priced. Did appreciate the spice. $29 barely oysters with / was that shaved cheese in the middle with the dip?? The size and quality were dismal. We ordered the calamari which wasn't bad! The skewers were $39... for 6 very small pieces of bland cold meat. What a waste of money. The highlight of the meal was the free Chefs Taste for checking in! Now that was delicious. Everything else was a lackluster waste of money... read more

King Tide Fish and Shell - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Ordered the two lobster rolls. Sure was skimby. 28.00 with nothing else on the plate! I said this is it? Waitress says we'll I can bring you fries. Came out after we got threw eating our 4 bite bun. Charged us of course. Staying at hotel only reason we tried the lunch. Very small menu. read more

King Tide Fish and Shell - Skimpy lobster roll. This is the way it came to us! Terrible prentation - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great location, very good local Pinot selections and creative menu. Great service and vibe!

If you find yourself along the waterfront for any reason and need to eat, check out King Tide. Great vibe, food, and staff. Such a hidden gem with lovely scenic views of the Willamette River. Thank you, Kyle, Sarah, and staff for a wonderful evening. Our table was ready when we arrived. We were welcomed with smiles and enthusiasm. Sarah was very attentive to our questions and needs, even finding a bottle of wine I requested that wasn't on the wine list. While they are not set up for group dining in King Tide they accommodated our group of 9 very well. Call in advance to see if they can meet a group dining request. Everyone in my group enjoyed the meal. Killer Japanese Curry Empanada in a puff pastry, brisket, curry, cilantro, and house-made sauces. Thank you, Kyle & Sarah, you made our night and really put the cherry on top!! read more

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Ooph. Tough visit. Will never blame a server for poor food but between the poor service and poor food, what a regretful experience. Ordered simple eggs Benedict's but when they came out the eggs were hard as a rock. After paying $32 for an eggs Benedict I kindly asked for some new eggs. Not anything else, just for over easy eggs lol. The other waitress glared at her asking where she was going with that food and when she responded that the eggs were clearly well overdone the girl snarled and rolled her eyes while saying no. Whatever. Dismissive coworkers right? No. Our table is ignored the entire time while the table next to us was served perfectly. When the eggs were sent back we were told few minutes. 20 minutes later it comes out while everyone else is done eating. The check comes, she makes it feel like she did such a favor by comping our drinks! Mind you, orange juice. Thanks for the $3 off when it was an $80 cold meal and terrible service. The best part? Tried paying cash and told us we couldn't because we don't stay at the hotel. Maybe follow standard policies and inform customers of that before dining in. Sucks being local and not being able to recommend this to anyone. Please go support other places that actually care how customers are treated, the reviews speak volumes read more

We stopped by while enjoying the waterfront and happened to come during the Happy Hour. We loved all of the appetizers! The calamari was served perfectly crispy and so tasty. The mushroom toast was such a special French-inspired delight! Even the Caesar salad was delicious and paired well with the Rosé wine and truffle fries. The server was very attentive about our food allergies and very friendly. The restaurant is at a very classy hotel and we enjoyed the expansive view. read more

King Tide Fish and Shell - Perfect spot for enjoying a glass of Rosé. - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Made a reservation while visiting for the weekend though one definitely wasn't needed for a Saturday evening. The setting is lovely on the river. We were able to sit outside which was nice. Unfortunately our table had such a huge wobble that I spend the meal holding down one leg with my foot. My companion ordered fish and chips and I got their farm vegetable risotto. The staff was nice but the wait was almost 45 minutes for entrees with only about a dozen tables seated inside and out. Fish was fine. Risotto was overcooked, a weird mix of seemingly leftover vegetable scraps. Non alcoholic drink options were fun. The biggest issue was the flies. Inside and out they were constantly attacking us. Garbage issue? Not a place we'd return to if visiting again but convenient location and pretty view plus pleasant staff so giving it a mid 3 stars. read more

King Tide Fish and Shell - Risotto - sprouts on top, one green bean, one yellow pepper, random bok choy like green. - Seafood Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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