Original Halibuts
(503) 808-9600
2525 NE Alberta St
Portland,
OR
97211
45.5592
-122.6396
Neighborhoods: Concordia, Northeast Coalition of Neighborhoods
Reviews & Ratings for Original Halibuts
27 reviews
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Good Fish, small portions.
by himhandy
February 15, 2007
Well, I do think the fish is about the best I ever had, But my last visit was less than perfect. I have been here a few times and the owner is friendly but loud. This visit I got 2 pc fish to go. $9, the gal working the register asked if I would like some chowder. sure I said. What i didn't realize was its $6 for a cup of chowder? That is crazy! Not even the Heathman would charge you $6 for a cup of soup. I get the order home and minimal fires and two small pcs of fish. When I was in before i got lots o fries and bigger pcs of fish. Maybe its was smaller because it was a to go order, but I don't think I will go back. Not a good deal for $15 if I am still hunger after I eat.
- Pros: good fish
- Cons: to expensive
A great spot for fish! by becca o. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 24, 2009
This is a wonderful place- although I would recommend sitting in the bar rather than the restaurant. The fish and chips are divine, and come in a variety of different fishes: salmon, halibut, cod, etc. All vary in price, but are very reasonable for how delicious they are. Open late, too. Very friendly staff!
Good but strange by adrienne s. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 22, 2009
This place is a strange place. They offer a variety of fish and chip styles. Their famous coleslaw is served in plastic containers that are not home made. It is a bit pricey but the fries are yummy. The bar scene next door is often entertaining with a cheap happy hour.
Excellent by Ashley K. at InsiderPages
Contributor
January 10, 2009
I love Halibut's This place is a gem, the staff is so friendly and the owner came up to ask us how our dinner was. It is a popular place! The food was so good I will go back again!
Best local fish & chips
by WisconsinBoy
December 19, 2008
I have been searching for decent (not even great, mind you) fish and chips in Portland for over a decade and, with the exception of some English pubs, have been sorely disappointed. My wife and I stumbled in to Halibuts for lunch during a recent winter storm (we needed to get out of the house, even if just for lunch) and enjoyed one of the best meals of fish and chips I have had in a long while. Yes, it is a little more expensive than McM's or a pub, but the quality of the fish along with the light, crispiness of the batter make for much better fare. We had a great conversation with the owner and quickly sensed his passion for what he does and the pride he takes in doing it well. We will defintely be back.
- Pros: Quality of Food and Service
- Cons: none.
music beer and fish
by jonnybebad
August 28, 2008
I like going here just for the bar atmosphere music and food... The posters and knick knacks around the bar are interesting, easy to get a seat and maybe you wait a bit but if you really are in a hurry go to McDonalds instead just relax and enjoy the atmosphere. Terry Robb on Thursdays is well worth a trip to Halibuts
- Pros: food music ambience
- Cons: no coasters
Great crispy fish!
by kajsaM
March 07, 2008
While I agree that the food is overpriced, you cannot beat the crispy hot yumminess of these halibut morsels and their potato counterparts. YUM!
- Pros: Great food
- Cons: HORRIBLE crab cakes
yummy fish
by Shitbomb
March 05, 2008
this place has dang good fish and attractive employees. not attractive enough to make me want to spend so much money but it's good. food is way overpriced but the yuppies won't mind. i heard the owner is a jer k but the food is good so i don't care. probably some of the best fried fish in the city, worth checking out.
A complete rip-off
by tomj767
February 20, 2008
I went on a lazy, sunny afternoon to Halibut's with a friend. We were there for lunch and found the prices outrageous. $9 for a half order of fish and chips, which consisted of two of the tiniest pieces of fried fish we've ever seen and perhaps a handful and a half of fries. A full order would have been $16. For lunch? Are you kidding me? Those are insane prices. And the food wasn't even very good. My catfish was mediocre at best and my friend's halibut was like something from Denny's. The fries were completely average, just fries. The owner/chef was there and he is totally obnoxious and annoying, he kept interrupting our order and trying to upsell us. Give me a break. Don't waste your time and money on this place. I've since been told Corbett's Fish house is much better and can't wait to try it. And as my friend pointed out, you can get really good fish and chips at Burgerville for $5.50. Thumbs down to Halibut's.
- Pros: none
- Cons: mediocre food, annoying owner, prices are too high
GREAT FISH & MUSIC
by llahllah
October 10, 2007
Really good fish EVERYTIME and fine music MOST of the time!!! A great place, but hard to find parking.
Awesome Halibut Fish and Chps
by kellieie
September 28, 2007
I give this a 5 star review for it's food only. Yes, it is slightly higher priced than competition but the fish and chips are more than worth it as well as the chowder-their fries are even worth mentioning. I have only been eating here over the last 4 mos. or so and the service has always been adeqate, one gal imparticular (who's name I can't remember-maybe Rachel) quite possibly the friendliest wait person ever. However, I would not recommend eating there if the owner is on site. He is charasmatic and jovial upon first impression but doesn't quit, which ends up turning into loud, overbearing, and annoying. Fish and Chps awesome, service satisfactory, atmoshpeher questionable especially when the owner is present. I am trying to find a place with equally great fish and chips minus the obnoxious owner.
- Pros: Fish and Chips
- Cons: Loud obnoxious owner
