Restaurants with a View
By Ashley Griffin, Citysearch Contributor
Portland may not be an oceanside city, but that doesn't mean we're lacking in restaurants with great views. From riverfront vistas to city skylines to peeks of pretty people, we present our favorite spots with a view.
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Aquariva Italian Kitchen and Wine Bar
0470 SW Hamilton Ct, Portland, OR
This newcomer to the south waterfront scene draws diners with small-plate Italian food and large windows that look out onto the tree-lined banks of the Willamette River. -
Salty's On The Columbia River
3839 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR
This well-known restaurant is a bit off the beaten path, but the sweeping views of the Columbia River make any excursion here a visually enjoyable one. -
Three Degrees
1510 SW Harbor Wy, Portland, OR
The restaurant, part of the RiverPlace Hotel, gives diners plenty of opportunity to take in views of the waterfront and nearby marina--especially during warmer months when boardwalk seating becomes available.
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Rocket
1111 E Burnside St, Portland, OR
This relative newcomer is one of the city's most-hyped restaurants and boasts a great view of downtown from its outside balcony. -
Portland City Grill
111 SW Fifth Ave 30th floor, Portland, OR
This upscale locale is perhaps the city's most popular happy hour for both its cheap eats and the breathtaking views of downtown.
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The Gilt Club
306 NW Broadway, Portland, OR
This swanky lounge fills nightly with people as pretty as the décor inside it. -
Saucebox
214 SW Broadway, Portland, OR
Portland's most beautiful people flock to this minimalist bar and restaurant for inspired cocktails and delicious fusion cuisine. -
Vault Martini Bar
226 NW 12th Ave, Portland, OR
This modern martini bar encourages sexy, sophisticated locals to mix and mingle.
