Portland City Grill

Reviews

• SL

  Shreyas Lakshminarayana

  1 day ago
  2.0
  I recently visited Portland City Grill and unfortunately, the experience was disappointing. For a restaurant that positions itself as a seafood destination, the food felt very basic and underwhelming—especially considering the exorbitant pricing. Nothing we ordered stood out or justified the cost. We went on a Friday expecting a lively atmosphere, but there was no live music, which added to the flat experience. The drinks were another letdown. From the oversized ice cube to the lack of balance and finesse, everything tasted watered down and poorly crafted. Even the view, which is often highlighted as a major draw, didn’t live up to expectations. We were seated in a corner far from the windows, so we didn’t get to enjoy much of the skyline at all. Overall, it felt like we paid premium prices for a very average experience.
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  Rosy H

  Feb 25, 2026
  5.0
  Came for dinner and ended up staying for the view. The city lights alone are worth showing up for. Absolutely stunning. If you can time it right and watch the skyline shift from daylight to evening glow, do it. It feels cinematic. The seafood was fresh, flavorful, and plated beautifully. Everything tasted clean and well balanced. The drinks were strong enough to make you smile but smooth enough to sip slowly while staring out at the skyline like you’re the main character. Our waiter was incredibly informative and almost overly nice in the best way possible. He knew the menu inside and out and made thoughtful suggestions without hovering. The attentiveness felt intentional and welcoming, which elevated the entire evening. Pro tip: park at the U.S. Bancorp Tower Garage across the street. It’s less than a one minute walk and makes the whole experience seamless.
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  Eric October

  Feb 20, 2026
  5.0
  Is there a better, more romantic place to spend your 16th anniversary? Especially if its the 1st one you've had to celebrate since moving to Portland? Probably not. The views are worth the wait. We got there about 15 minutes before our reso knowing we'd probably need to wait for a window table. The hostess is very straightforward about seating, but we had a mocktail at the bar and in less than 15 minutes we were closing out our bartab and moving to a window table. The service and food were excellent. Id read a bunch of bad reviews before going and the only thing thing I could cosign is waterspots on the silverware, lol. Its a busy well reviewed restaurant with limited seating for its signature attraction - 30th floor city views. Understand this and plan your visit accordingly.
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  Maria Riley

  Feb 19, 2026
  3.0
  I booked a reservation for my son's 18th birthday on Monday the 16th of this month at 6:15 pm. February. I let multiple people know it was my son's birthday and the dinner was extremely important to me/us! Asked if we could sit by the window. The whole reason I brought him there. I was told yes then no when we got there. We were seated in a booth next to the kitchen entrance. Extremely noisy and no view even though there were tables closer. We ordered a smoked bourbon and a Rye bourbon plus a soda for a son. The drinks took a long time and once my bourbon was served the waiter took off with my husband's bourbon on his tray and was walking around the dining room with it for at least 10 minutes. We were all sitting there wondering what was going on...Finally the Bourbon arrived, he smoked it, we asked him for bread and butter and he left. We ordered two appetizers and some bread and butter. Apps were delicious. Bread and butter didn't come. We asked him again and he brought it. We ordered 3 entrees that were delicious. I reminded the server again that it was my son's birthday and asked him if he would sing happy birthday to him and he said absolutely. We then ordered 3 different desserts and after he delivered them he came back with a piece of red velvet cake with a candle. He then announced that his manager said he's too busy to sing happy birthday. I've been to this restaurant many time's and am absolutely appalled with our experience let alone, I will never get my son's 18th birthday experience back after spending a few hundred dollars for disappointment! Save your money and go elsewhere!
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  Noor A

  Feb 17, 2026
  1.0
  I was hoping to talk to a manager while I was there but it was my mom’s birthday didn’t want to ruin it for her but we had a reservation today at 6 and we approached a girl with open long hair looks young from the front desk and my husband was trying to tell her we would like to be seated next to window but she cut him short didn’t let him finish the sentence and asked him to stand next to the wall I thought she didn’t hear him talking so I said what he was trying to tell you is we would like to be seated next to … then she cut me also and said I know just stand next to the wall and she rolled her eyes I was shocked very rude girl we have been coming here for almost 9 years thats the first time we feel unwelcomed and uncomfortable first ever been treated like this in any restaurant