I enjoy dining here because I can stay at the hotel and avoid dealing with Portland airport traffic. The staff is consistently friendly and efficient, and I always appreciate how quickly the food comes out. The fish tacos have become my go-to meal--they're consistently good. I also think the prices are reasonable for a hotel restaurant and its location. I usually order a Jack and Diet Coke, and the pours are measured, so you know you're getting a consistent drink every time. If you're staying at the hotel and want a relaxing meal without having to drive anywhere, this is a great option. The combination of good service, fair pricing, and reliable food keeps me coming back. read more

Waters Bar & Grille - Fish Tacos - American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The food was genuinely delicious--everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. What really stood out though was the service. Our waitress was incredibly attentive, friendly, and made sure we had everything we needed without ever feeling rushed. It made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable. Definitely a spot I'd come back to when I'm staying at the Embassy Suites. read more

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They were out of prime rib so that was sad, but they were very attentive and the food came quickly. They offered me a dessert due to the inconvenience but I never received that so that was kinda sad too. But the steak was delicious. The veggies were pretty cold quick. Regardless, staff was amazing! I didn't enjoy the restaurant itself and its ambience, but I did get to enjoy from the comfort of my room. read more

Waters Bar & Grille - American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The halibut fish tacos are really good. The fish is perfectly fried, and nicely topped. While the tacos don't come with any sides, that should be ok for all but the most hungry. The potato wedges are ok, but not memorable. A little more crisp and something other than sour cream would really help this dish. read more

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Located inside the Embassy Suites at Portland Airport, this is one of the very few options for dining near the airport. It needs some updating like the whole hotel, but the ambiance it good. In the lobby, there are live plants and a small waterfall system that enhances the restaurant decor. There are a few tv's to enjoy watching a ball game or local broadcasting. This restaurant is also the location for the hotel happy hour each evening, so it does get very crowded from the cruise ship passengers booked there to the vacationers passing through. In Oregon, it is a strict law that NO children are allowed in a bar area, so it is nice that it is adult only. The menu is good, though a little small in options. We were not really that hungry, so we just enjoyed a few drinks while watching college football games. read more

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Food was good but Indir made the experience so enjoyable we came back every night of our vacation! He remembered our order and was so sweet and you can tell he loves his job and making people happy. Will recommend this place to people purely because of his service! I hope they never lose him working here:) read more

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Great food and it's right here in the lobby of the hotel! Really enjoyed the top notch service and tasty food. I had the grilled halibut, cooked perfectly and tasty. The Rib eye steak was also done perfectly. Tell the manager the Hawaiians sent you. read more

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The food is actually excellent, better than what you'd expect at an airport hotel. We've had great service, both in the bar & restaurant. Ambience is very nice, with running water and an atrium. read more

Too expensive and the food is just so-so. However the customer service is very good. Please add more seafood varieties.

This is in the Embassy Suites hotel. The menu is full of fish and seafood selections. Very little for a meat eater. I had the lobster Mac and cheese with chicken instead of the lobster. It came out great! The drink was equivalent to a Manhattan with a slight twist. Still good. See photos. read more

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Just ate at Waters at the Embassy Suites near the airport as there were not many choices close to my hotel and I was tired from traveling! It was BAD I ordered the Columbia river salmon which came with roasted potatoes, asparagus tips and charred tomatoes in a dill caper cream sauce for $46. The salmon was ok half of the potatoes were undercooked there were two Asparagus tips and three supposed charred cherry tomatoes, not really charred, and the salmon was a small piece considering the $46 price tag. However the killer was the supposedly caper dill cream sauce! I would not feed it to my cat ! There was no dill flavor whatsoever, two capers, no salt it was atrocious. I suspect they used old dried Dill since Dill is a fairly strong herb and hard to miss. I complained, they offered to make something else I declined I was very tired from my business dealings and wanted to move on. I eat out a lot when traveling so I tend to be picky but considering the price/quality it was atrocious! The wait person was very good,and the wine I had was ok I would not eat there again, be warned! read more

Great ambiance and good customer service. I just wish their food was better. My $18 artisan cheese plate was disappointing. Ritz crackers! Really?! My friend's chicken sandwich was dry. He chose not to finish it. My hubby was happy with burger but rarely complains. We felt we could have done better at the nearby Wendy's, and at a fraction of the price. It's too bad, because the positive reviews guided us here, but our experience was less than stellar. read more

We have dined here before while staying in the hotel. The food here is usually good but each time the service had been lacking. Once before we left after sitting for 20 minutes and never being contacted. On this visit we had no other options due to a snowstorm. Again the service was poor. We were told by the manager that this was the waitresses first night. It took about 30 minutes for our food which we expected due to it being busy due to the storm. We did not expect we would get our food before we got our drinks which we ordered first. The Kobe Burgers were good as well as the Grilled Salmon. The Pastrami was way overcooked and dry. read more

Granted we only had room service for dessert after a long day out adventuring, but it was delicious. I thought the chocolate was supposed to be lava cake but it was not. Still delicious however, 9/10. The turtle cheesecake was a 7/10. The Ruby Jewel ice cream sandwiches were a huge hit with the kids. The server who brought our food was amazing - 10/10 service. read more

Waters Bar & Grille - American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Ambiance is cool, being very open with a waterfall and creek running throughout. The menu was more scaled down than Yelp menus. We had the Salmon which was supposed to be their signature dish, according to our waiter. The portion felt small for a $43 plate, with too much risiotto to make the portion seem better. I was underwhelmed. read more

Waters Bar & Grille - Menu as of Oct 2024 - American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It was wet and pouring outside, we had eaten all week like royalty, and my wife wasn't feeling up to it... so my son and I decided to stay in house to eat. The menu looked decent enough, plus it was Prime Rib special night. The picture of scallops in the lobby looked so inviting. But having stayed at the Embassy PDX for 3 nights already, it wasn't easy to ignore that Waters wasn't drawing a crowd. But I thought to myself that whenever we have dinner out at a Hilton, it's been good. Got married at one! So I told my son I'd be downstairs investigating the Managers Reception. You know, just to make sure the choices of beer were ok. The day before, the Bud Light was flat. Couldn't figure out why they were pouring from a pitcher instead of out of the tap. Maybe they had to run it over from the other bar in the lobby. When I stayed there 10 years ago, that bar held the Managers. Anyway the IPA on tap was good. The munchies provided weren't so attractive, some veggies with dips, spicy pretzel mix and very fresh tortilla chips and salsa. But hey, it's free. So sitting there for 45 mins, I did a in depth study of the IPA, I looked over at Waters and saw like 2 tables occupied. This is at 6:30 or so, prime time for dinner. I really felt like cruising through and checking out their plates. But my son came down and I figured, let's just go, it's gotta be edible. We walked in from the Reception side and were immediately greeted and seated. Very nice staff. Our waiter came and we ordered calamari, a Prime, and the scallops. The calamari came out pretty fast and was delicious. Even though it was served with a drizzle over the dish, it stayed crunchy. Then the mains came out. Nice. The scallops were just a little under done but were seared perfectly. Love that texture. Then we split the prime which was really done well. Personally I like when they offer up some real mans horseradish, but their creamy stuff was ok. The roast itself was good. Overall I found Waters well worth the price. In fact they even had 10% off coupons all over the lobby. Another thing that raised my food radar. You don't usually see that in big hotels. I actually spoke with some of the staff after the meal and expressed that if not for the free grinds and booze 20 feet away, they should be packed. They said thanks but that's as much a ES policy as the free breakfast. Good enough. You know I don't give out 5 stars all the time and this time it's because of the over the top sound of the waterfalls in the courtyard. I was wondering about it and then realized that it is a business hotel and you really can't hear any other conversations around you, so I guess there is a reason. In fact if there wasn't a constant sound, voices would reverberate right up to the top rooms I bet. Anyway, Waters is a go. Especially when you can get a good slab of Prime for $26. In fact we requested a fatter cut since we were splitting it and they accommodated us. Aloha Portland we had a blast. read more

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Awesome service and food! Our waiter, forgot to get his name was wonderful and helpful even when it was almost closing time. BBQ wings - Zane absolutely loves it, a little spicy but flavor was spot on! Pork sliders - Zane said best ever, even the pickles was good! Fried ravioli - Zack said really good and the tomato sauce/salsa really complimented it! Rib eye with fries - boys said really good fries Rib eye was cooked perfectly with wonderful smoky flavor and seasoned just right. Rib eye with mash - rib eye was cooked to perfection, loved the roasted veggies. Mash was okay read more

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Worst service EVER!!! I have eaten here before, and the food is OK, not the prices they charge. on this peticular evening I stood at the "wait to be seated sign" for almost 20 minutes. Finally gave up due to not even one person acknowledging that I was even there, let alone wanted to order. don't waste your time, go to the fast food near by. You will thank me later read more

Management was way out of line in the treatment of my family. Wait staff needs to be more tolerant of those that might be a little different from them especially in light of the fact that people are residing at their hotel from all over the world. Food mediocre at best. read more

Staff was incredibly kind and good was pretty good. Not sure it's quite worth the price though.

We had had a long day on Frida but wanted to end it with a good meal. Then the rains came and Instead of going out in the weather, we decided to make it an early evening and eat at the hotel. Our party of 3 decided to order the exact same cut of beef. But with different degrees of doneness, which we thought was pretty risky. But each steak was cooked to perfection ! Great job team.One of the best steaks i have been served! A problem when i got back to SoCal. I walked away that night without my needed receipt and called the next day to request it. No problem! I was already impressed by the service, the meal and the chill ambience. Add to that the service of the restaurant manager, Brian, and i can confirm that my University is going to be a steadfast and loyal customer!! Dr. Kathy Satterfield. read more

We were staying at the Embassy Suites and with limited time and decided to try Waters Bar and Grill. The service was prompt and courteous. The atmosphere was tainted by the volume of the little league teams who were staying at the hotel that evening. Our food was was good with generous portions. I had the salmon arugula salad which was good. read more

Wow. I'm not sure if it was because I was starving and the staff decided to let me have lunch even though it was past the 1:30pm closing time but wow wow wow the food I had at this hotel restaurant was amazing! I was working an event at the hotel and it finally slowed down enough for me to go grab something quick. It was about 1:45pm and I thought perhaps they had closed down for lunch already (that what the sign said) the host saw me though and was like we can accommodate you don't worry ! (Great customer service). I said I was in a rush since after I eat I have to go back to work and he rung up my order while I waited for my food to come out. I order a Kobe burger with bacon added to it. I asked for medium but when it came out it was more medium well. Overall the burger was huge and delicious!! Meat was seasoned very well. The bacon was plentiful and crispy. The white American cheese and the garlic aioli was very good and the fries were nice and crispy. I scarfed down the burger it was that good ! Usually im not a fan of hotel restaurants but this was a damn good burger. I also appreciated that they were able to accommodate me even past the lunch hour read more

Waters Bar & Grille - Breakfast at the hotel! (Free) - American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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We were looking for a restaurant to enjoy a nice dinner with family before a redeye flight back to the east coast, and Waters came up as a option in the Embassy Suites by the airport. I selected Waters because they had halibut on the menu, a dish I enjoy best on the west coast. When we arrived we were a little discouraged due to the construction in the atrium area of the hotel and it was unclear where the restaurant was. We were directed to a "please wait to be seated sign" and informed there was only one server working the entire restaurant so we patiently waited about ten minutes before we were seated. Once we were seated though service was impressively fast for sharing our server with at least a dozen other tables. We had water and our orders in quickly and ordered a nice bottle of wine to share. As I had planned, I got the halibut fish and chips and my family got the ribeye with blue cheese butter and the prime rib. We were happy we happened to dine in on a Wednesday night, the only night the prime rib is offered. Both the beef dishes were perfectly cooked, tender, and delicious. My fish and chips was okay. The fried fish had much more breading than actual fish, but it was served with a nice tarter and fresh cut french fries that were enjoyable. Overall a delicious meal and good service so we would not hesitate to dine here again read more

Waters Bar & Grille - Nice wines - American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Clam Chowder was excellent! Took way too long to get drinks and there were only two servers having to walk across to the hotel bar to pick up drink orders... noticed dinner patrons started getting up and doing it themselves since the two staffers seemed to be slammed. They were very friendly and served as best they could. Menu on yelp is not reflective of their very limited current menu. Food was decent. read more

Not sure why this place doesn't have more diners. I've been here 2 or 3 times, and the food is solid, if a bit on the pricey side. But it's a hotel restaurant, so that's pretty typical. They don't seem to have specials, but again...it's a hotel restaurant. But it's a very good hotel restaurant. I've had the prime rib, the halibut dinner and the diver scallops dinner, as well as the mushroom ravioli and Caesar salad. All were very good. Not exactly culinary wizardry gourmet restaurant good, but more like high-end cruise ship restaurant good. You know, they have a few things they do very well, and they stick to providing those things consistently. The service was also very helpful and extra friendly, probably owing to wanting to make their few customers consider returning. The manager came over a few times to make sure we were happy. We were. During the week I stay in nearby in Parkrose, and the thing is, while Portland has no shortage of gourmet-ish restaurants, the same can NOT be said of Parkrose, which can be charitably referred to as the zip code that awesome food forgot. So when I want a hearty meal that's on the high-end side of the food spectrum, but I don't feel like hiking over to Alberta, or well, anyplace else in Portland, where people are tripping over themselves to bring you fancy, delicious food...this place is a good option. You won't find food of this caliber at the Cascade Station mall, that's for damn sure. read more

Five stars for service and food was delicious too. We stayed at the Embassy Suites for a week and on the fifth day were in the hotel at dinner time. We ate at the in house restaurant and was not disappointed. This restaurant could stand alone but the service was exceptional. Our waiter was named Indir and he was awesome. Even when my seven year old son spilled his drink he kept his kind gentle composure and moved our table. He also gave us free dessert which is always a plus. Restaurant manager Esad checked on us and made sure we had everything we needed. The day before on my birthday he had a dessert sent up to my room. That was a great surprise! I had the crab cakes and the halibut and both were delicious. I will be back before we head home to California. read more

Waters Bar & Grille - Halibut - American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This restaurant deserves the many 5 star ratings you see here. The food is truly delicious, and the wait staff are all attentive and friendly. The manager even shook my hand on the way out! We tried the sea scallops and the filet mignon. Both were cooked to perfection and the risotto that came with my scallops was absolutely delicious. I can't recommend this place enough. The restaurant is in the middle of the Embassy suites hotel, situated in the middle of their water feature. So, the ambiance was very relaxing. Be sure to ask them to validate your parking on the way out! Thank goodness I found this gem of a restaurant, thanks to other yelp reviewers. read more

Waters Bar & Grille - Sea scallops with cheesy risotto. - American Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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I stayed 6 nights at embassy suites. Ate here twice. The last night/third time I ordered food for my room. Did not have silverware so I walked back down to ask for plastic silverware. This incredibly rude waitress/hostess told me next time just go to the front desk it's quicker that way because they're busy at the restaurant. Unreal #1. It wasn't busy #2. It takes 10 seconds to reach for the plastic silverware and hand me one. This was 8:20 pm on 6/23/23. Never had more of a rude interaction in my life! read more

Went for dinner but restaurant wasn't open. It could get limited menu from bar. I got salmon and husband got steak. Salmon was great. Very flaky and flavorful. Steak had some issues. It had great flavor but almost half of steak was fat and not something I wanted to eat. Prices pretty high. Staff though was very fantastic. read more

The food and service were outstanding. My wife and I ordered the special which was a petite tenderloin with Yukon Gold mash, wilted spinach and a stuffed lobster tail. It was all amazing. We also ordered the cheese board. It had some very tasty items on it, but we both felt it was a little pricey for what you got. If they upped the crackers from Keebler Clubs and had a little bit nicer bread, it would have been perfect. Overall, a very nice experience, and we felt our server (Javier) and the general manager (East Coast Fellow) were both awesome. They were great and both did their best to make our dining experience the best it could be. We would love to visit Waters again. Also they validate your parking so do not let that be a deterrent. read more

Absolutely amazing! I make a point to stop here in town when I can because the service and food is so spectacular! I am a Hilton member and am used to great service but nothing can top the hospitality from this restaurant team! Javier and Esad are wonderful and made sure that every time I visit I had a wonderful experience! I've been to the restaurant several times and every single dish has been amazing! I look forward to the next time I'm in town so that I can try something new and delicious! read more

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This restaurant is inside the Embassy Suite, you can park in their lot and they will validate your ticket. It was surprisingly good for hotel food! The salmon salad was delicious. Friendly staff. read more

Visiting the area and was looking or a good dinner. Stumbled on this place and we weren't disappointed. The wait staff was friendly,attentive and helpful when deciding between the options.. The food (scallops with mushroom risotto and ribeye steak with mashed potatoes) was very fresh, almost farm to table like with the little carrot and asparagus on the plate. It is conveniently located inside the Embassy Suites hotel on 82nd, near the airport if you might also need somewhere to stay and has great ambience with the waterfall nearby if you sit in the bar. The chairs there could use a little upgrade, but they don't ruin the dinner in any way, they are just awkward to sit in. read more

I don't usually write reviews (the wife's the official for that) but this place is an exception. I've been staying at this Embassy Suites for a couple years now and always plan on eating at Waters Bar and Grille. Indir is one of the staff and offers some of the best service I've seen. He remembers your previous visits, usually what you ordered, your previous feedback and offers recommendations. The food is fantastic. Had the surf and turf special last night and it was amazing. This place is recommended whether you're staying at the hotel or not, and look for Indir. read more

Dinner here was terrible (GM will understand this: gewoonweg vies, niet te vreten). I ordered an appetizer, salad, and their special rib eye, medium rare, with green veggies no potatoes. First comes the salad with dressing on the side. Here they put blue cheese crumbs on the bottom and dressing on top so when you turn over the little cup everything splashes out at once. After the salad, the appetizer is delivered. (Notice reverse order here) The steak comes next. How they cook it is a mystery. The fat appeared not to be cooked, and the meat was almost an ashen-gray color with no red fluid usually associated with meat anywhere on the plate. The steak was cooked medium-well and the meat was tough; of course potatoes came and no green vegetables. "We are out of vegetables". read more

Embassy Suites are great.......they have a managers reception everyday in the lounge between 5:30 & 7:30 with FREE cocktails and snacks!! Yes people, I said free! We always tip the bartender well and have a great time just relaxing before dinner. The snacks are pretty basic, nacho chips, salsa, pretzel kind of fair, but hey........complimentary is always welcomed! We have eaten dinner most nights at the restaurant and the service and food has been excellent. They have slimmed down the menu but the choices are still good and we have enjoyed not only our meals and service but the lobby location beside the water streams filled with Koi fish are relaxing as well as entertaining. read more

This restaurant has a great location! This is the place to come if you want to enjoy a Delicious meal while enjoying the sounds of the indoor water!!! The service is the BEST!!!! 5 Stars All the Way!!! read more

The menu you see online is nothing like the one they give you. They make it seem like a steak house and really it's only a greasy hole in the wall fried food joint that wasn't even worth driving to. read more

Delightful! Fast and tasty. Service was friendly and polite. Complimentary host bar was a nice surprise. Dirty martini for a nice tip is hard to beat. Overall...Satisfied!!! read more