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    WildFin American Grill

    3.7 (888 reviews)
    PriceyAmerican, Bars, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Parmesan crusted Sol on a bit of rice
    Jerry P.

    Found this place from my fellow yelpers. It was a beautiful day and wanted to eat dinner close to the water. I have to say parking was terrible. I am disabled and had a hard time fighting somewhere to park. Once we got in, we were greeted by a very friendly staff. We were sat almost immediately, which was fantastic. The place was pretty full. I ordered Arnold Palmer to drink. It may not seem that big a deal but these were the most delicious I've ever had. For me the lemonade usually has a taste of a dirty mop bucket. But this was so clean and fresh. We started with an order of calamari. Very delicious. It was not chewy or Oil soaked. Very clean very tasty. We also ordered a cup of clam chowder, which was good. For dinner I had the shrimp and grits. It came with a sausage, pasty type stuff, but I had it delivered on the side. This was my best decision of the night. I wasn't crazy about the flavor. But the shrimp and grits were fantastic. The shrimp were cooked perfectly, and the grits were very flavorful. My wife had the Parmesan crusted Sole. It was so good. The outsides were crispy with the cheese, but the insides were moist and flaky. Absolutely delicious. It also came on a bed of rice. It was perfect. The only drawback to my evening was the fact the bus boys kept trying to take our food off the table before we were done eating. I had to stop one guy from taking a plate. They was still half full of food. The place is very loud if you're looking for a quiet evenings, probably is not a good choice. Very hard edge noisy. If you're in the area, this is probably an OK choice. The food service were good.

    Seared Ahi Tuna
    Raphael V.

    I started with the Superfood House Salad which was described by the server as being a Kale Salad with other ingredients. Which somewhat matches the menu description. From the description and the menu, I was expecting a Kale salad with other ingredients mixed in. What I received was more akin to a protein salad with a smattering of kale mixed in. Very disappointed in the salad. Wife had the prawn Mac with lobster. Portion was sizable, lobster was salty. Prawns were nicely done. Seared Ahi Tuna entree was good. No complaints from the other diners-Trout was good, Steaks were good. Salmon was good. Moderately noisy but comfortable.

    Miso black cod $38
    Zed A.

    We were craving seafood and Wildfin was nearby our hotel, so we gave it a try. It's located along the never Vancouver (WA) waterfront west of the interstate 5 bridge. Before entering and without knowing anything about Wildfin, I was expecting the Chart House or even McCormick & Schmick. However it's more similar to a high-end Bonefish Grille or stepped down Chart House. More margarita and house wine vs martini and select wines. Has a national chain feel. The menu has many seafood options but most are combinations with pasta, cream sauce, salad, sandwich or fried. The more naked fish selection is limited to salmon, steelhead and trout. Outside of this is a large selection of standard menu items like burgers, appetizers, and obligatory sampling of sushi options. Salads are limited and oddly placed throughout the menu. We ordered the miso black cod, harvest salad, a cup of seafood chowder, tacos and wine. The miso black cod was average for $38. I cook a lot of fish at home that's moist and flaky in the middle and charred outside. I believe this was steamed, overdone and a less generous size. The tacos were tasty with beef, grilled fish and pork belly (although they were out of pork). And the harvest salad was refreshing and fairly light. The wine list was limited and by the glass selections were somewhat standard. Our server (the bartender) knew nothing about the wine but allowed us to taste options. We asked for 9 oz and received what looked like at least 12 oz. In fact we couldn't drink it all. Overall the meal wasn't memorable and if we did return it would be for a drink, bar bites and maybe a burger.

    View of Columbia River from the walls of glass windows~
    Gayle S.

    The food, view, atmosphere and service are really spot on. Everytime! I love that they have seasonal special flairs! The setting is right on the Columbia River! I've NEVER been disappointed by any meal I've ever had at Wild Fin/Waterfront. I Just wish they weren't so pricey.

    Brie Appatizer Plate
    Kelsie D.

    Popped in for a Monday lunch and was seated quickly, not busy at all. Wanted to sit outside as there were already people outside but they said they couldn't put anymore outside as they didnt have a server and it was the bartender serving them. Kind of a bummer as it was a really nice day. As for the food we got an appetizer of the brie plate. The cheese, bread and other pairings were really yummy! Highly recommend! For my main dish I got the lunch special of a half smoked turkey sandwich and seafood chowder. Both were really yummy. The server was friendly and attentive. Overall a good experience, just a bummer about not being able to be seated outside when others were.

    Stuffed rockfish
    Andrea A.

    It was our first time eating here & it was lovely. The staff were all very kind and attentive. They sat us by the window for the best view for our anniversary. We ordered the two dishes that were featured as their special along with cocktails and their potato bread that were not pictured, my bad. Everything was exceptional.

    Alex W.

    Atmosphere: Nice, upscale yet not stuffy atmosphere with some outdoor waterfront dining options as well. Food: We loved the food. Parmesan Crusted Sole was probably my favorite. Price: It's upscale, but reasonable for the portion size. Service: Service is hit and miss. Some servers were great, others not so great. Parking: Street parking

    Dover sole
    Carlene P.

    The menu was extensive, offering mini fish choices, but also plenty of beef for those who might not care for seafood. The happy hour menu has some great deals, but please know this menu is only offered in the bar. If you get there early enough (4:30-5:30) they offer an Early Dinner menu in the dining room that is a great value (includes a starter, an entree and dessert from a limited menu, all for $35.) I had the sockeye salmon which came with broccolini, fingerling potatoes, and a few other vegetables and was delicious. My companion ordered the Dover sole, which was a very large portion and came with risotto. She enjoyed her meal as well. I had the shrimp appetizer and my companion ordered the bread which came with two different butters, a savory, and a sweet. Both were really good choices. We both were quite full, so we ordered the donuts as our dessert as we thought those could most easily be warmed and enjoyed later. They were delightful. Our server, David, knew the menu very well, including the wine offerings, and was helpful in our selection process. He was friendly and efficient. This restaurant is very modern and clean as well as comfortable. It sits right on the Columbia River so the views are amazing.

    Seasonal Kombucha
    Brittany H.

    Food was so delicious! We got the appetizer tower on happy hour, which was a great deal and amazing way to try several appetizers. Portions were a filling size and we left happy and satisfied. The service was super nice and attentive. Restaurant is open air and the bar area is inside and outside.

    Kylie H.

    Food was great! Hubby's steak was the best part. The sauce that came on it was trully phenomenal! Sushi and Prickly Pear cocktail were also very good! My sandwich was pretty dry (mostly the bread) and lacked a lot of flavor, so thankfully I had a salty au jus dip. Not sure if it's always like that or if mine happened to be a one off, but everything else was super great! Service was also very good! She checked in on us regularly. I appreciate that this place can support large groups or small tables with the dividers they had between tables. I will definetly come back when I find myself in the area.

    Jenny P.

    Cute restaurant along the river. I didn't have a problem with our waiter .. they were busy and they didn't bring our food to us all at one time. I had a huge portion and it was delicious!

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    Thanks for the great review, Jacque!

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    Lunch today was very nice. The view is always great, the service is consistently good, and the food is excellent. Well played WildFin.

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    The brussell sprouts are amazing, as are the wagyu sliders, and fish tacos. All fresh, excellent…read moreflavors & textures, and well presented. Happy hour here is a win for us & we will be back! Service was prompt, helpful, & friendly. Decor and atmosphere is excellent, although right around 5 the music was turned up to a bit too loud in the bar area. There is probably a reason for that I am sure. My husband & I are fans of this new spot!

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    We we're staying across the street at the AC hotel and arrived late. This is one of the only places…read moreopen we weren't that excited about going here because it didn't have good reviews. When we walked in though we were pleasantly supplies with the ambiance the food also was pretty good we were happy with most of what we got, Steak David was to die for the spaghetti with meat sause did not disappoint. DO NOT get the meat martini it was GRoSS. I am a dirty gin martini with blue cheese olives girl through and through but this thing was gross. The Manhattan and Cosmo were both good. The one thing we would have given this 5 stars would have been the service. When we arrived the host was standing outside picking up chairs. He then proceeded to have a five minute conversation with another guest while we were just waiting to be seated when we finally receded we requested a different table and he seemed to bothered. Our waitresses was beyond friendly and helpful with selections BUT everything took far to long. We did ask for a rush on the spaghetti for our starving child and it came out in a flash. The drinks were verrrry slow the check was very slow. Despite the slow service, we would totally come here again

    Terribly disappointing! What successful restaurant would…read morebreak down the entire gas cooktop at primetime lunch hour? The only answer is one that has no business. The food was horrible. The toxic smell of cleaning and burning off a grill during lunch hour had a lot to be said for the overall experience. The food has gone downhill 100% We became ill over the next couple hours after trying to eat what used to be fabulous eggs benedict. We called in hopes of talking to management about our experience and were assured that we would get a call back. We did not get a call back. We did not get comped at all whatsoever. And we will never darken their door again.

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