King Tide Fish & Shell

4.4

715 Reviews

$30 and under

Contemporary American

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2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Good for special occasions
Charming
Great for scenic views

King Tide Fish & Shell, led by Executive Chef Alexander Diestra, is a riverfront seafood restaurant and bar inspired by the laid-back fishing lodges of family vacations gone by. With sparkling waterfront views of the Willamette, a welcoming energy and a menu that ranges from no-fuss to fancy, here at King Tide we serve fresh, inventive seafood dishes with local ingredients that are uniquely Portland.

There aren't many places that command the vantage point we enjoy here at King Tide, so we like to make sure it lives up to Portland. We do that with a blend of the traditional and the non, the comfortable and the slightly twisted, the satisfying food and the swinging drink.

As we like to say, King Tide is where food & drink & people always complement each other, and everything goes with the view.

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Private dining

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Dining style
Casual Elegant
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Comfort Food
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(503) 295-6166
Website
http://www.kingtidefishandshell.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Alexander Diestra
Catering
<br />We can easily accommodate all types of meetings, business functions, social events and wedding celebrations.<br />
Private party facilities
At King Tide we do big, as in full-scale weddings, small, as in your own private dining room, or somewhere in-between, as in renting our legendary patio for your social function. Whatever your special event needs, we're here to help you pull it off in style.
Private party contact
Christina Winnicki: (503) 423-3113

Location
1510 SW Harbor Way, Portland, OR 97201
Neighborhood
Downtown
Cross street
Montgomery
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking is available breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner based on availability. ($5 per hour after 2 hour validation)
Public transit
The Portland Street Car stops two blocks away from King Tide.
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Popular dishes

Market Oysters$28.00
1/2 dozen, cocktail sauce, fresh horseradish, yuzu mignonette, lemon
Ceviche$23.00
shrimp, ono, lime, cilantro, crisp plantains, topped with fried calamari
Calamari$17.00
served with thai dressing and tartar sauce
Spanish Octopus$21.00
potatoes, romesco, olive emulsion, herb salad
Brussel Sprouts$14.00
pancetta, poached egg, in dashi
Roasted Mushroom Toast$19.00
roasted garlic, gremolata, burrata
Wedge Salad$16.00
bacon, tomato, blue cheese crumbles, crispy shallots, house ranch
Romaine Hearts$19.00
croutons, pecorino, pesto caesar
Truffle Fries$12.00
sabatino's fresh truffles, pecorino, tartar sauce

Classics

Mussels$27.00
pancetta, spicy tomato broth, topped with herb fries
King Tide Clam Chowder$17.00
peruvian spices, potatoes, bacon, served with a housemade herb cracker and bone marrow butter
King Tide Burger$24.00
bacon, lettuce, onion, cheddar, pickles, mayo, served with choice of fries or chips
Clam Spaghetti$31.00
roasted garlic, chili flakes, shallots, pecorino, herb butter sauce
Fish & Chips$26.00
served with tartar sauce and choice of fries or chips
Lobster Roll$29.00
pickled onion, on brioche, choice of fries or chips

Seafood Tower

Seafood Tower$75.00
chef's choice oysters, dungeness crab, ceviche, tuna poke, prawns, cocktail sauce, yuzu mignonette, lemon
- With Sturgeon Caviar$165.00

King Tide Signatures

Pacific Halibut$39.00
miso cauliflower purée, glazed carrots, caper sauce, finger limes
Market Salmon$36.00
baby spinach, sweet soy, garlic rice, herb salad
Hokkaido Scallops$31.00
gnocchi, squash, kale
Mishima Wagyu Flat Iron$42.00
demi glace, chanterelles, new potatoes
Farm Vegetable Risotto$27.00
seasonal vegetables, pecorino

Sides & Add Ons

Green Salad with Pine Nut Vinaigrette$7.00
Housemade Bread with Miso Butter$6.00
Add Chicken$12.00
Add Shrimp$14.00
Add Salmon$24.00

YuleTide Specials

Smoked Trout Dip$16.00
served with crackers
- With Caviar$29.00
Classic Cheeseball$15.00
pistachios, pecans, served with crackers
Stuffed Mushrooms$21.00
dungeness crab, chives
Beef Welly$19.00
classic beef wellington - personal sized

What 715 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.4Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Portland
Kid-friendly
Portland
Great for scenic views

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

King Tide Fish & Shell offers a delightful dining experience with "excellent service" and "amazing food." The menu features standout dishes like roasted Brussels sprouts, Spanish octopus, and seafood specialties. Guests appreciate the "unbeatable view" of the river and the cozy ambiance. Ideal for seafood lovers seeking a scenic spot in Portland.

715 Reviews

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Jin
Portland
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined 5 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Very nice ambience by the river. Server was very hospitable. The burger is not too big and tasty
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Derona
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 30, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Loved that it was decorated for the holidays. Good was amazing
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joanne
Portland
3 reviews
4.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 29, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Great food with a variety of choices available for a very reasonable price! We look forward to our next visit. Thanks so much!
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Brittney
Atlanta Metro
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Absolutely love King Tide. Came with my mom for thanksgiving and our food was really great and so was our service.
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Robyn
Portland
19 reviews
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
After two years of having Thanksgiving Dinner at a large and noisy chain restaurant, we opted for King Tide this year. We had not been here before, and it was a great first impression. It was the perfect low-key Thanksgiving we needed. The food was top-notch, and the service was low-key but just right. We'll definitely be back to try out brunch and maybe lunch or dinner some other time. My son and husband had the turkey dinner special and they were both pleased with the quality of the meal. I ordered the special individual beef wellington along with a wedge salad from the regular menu. I am hooked on the wedge salad - it is the best I have ever had with the flavors/seasoning in the dressing. The beef wellington was great. I had never had beef wellington before (but I've definitely seen recipes for it), but it was delicious. For dessert we each tried a different dessert and shared bites with each other - the King Tide sundae, the Basque cheesecake and the pecan pie. All 3 were great! The restaurant opened at 2pm and our reservation was a 2pm, so there was no wait to be seated and our food arrived quickly.
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Ann
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 27, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We went to King Tide for dinner before a show at the Keller. The food was great and the server was very attentive. They even had themed cocktails for the show! The fast service left us plenty of time to walk to the theater.
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Monica
Chicago
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on October 26, 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Good food $125 x 2 people without wine little pricey
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Deborah
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Food was delicious. We have been here 3 years in a row and great meal each time. Friendly wait staff.
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Donovan
Portland
16 reviews
vip
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on October 17, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Good cuisine with a difference. Great scenic view.
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Scott
Portland
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on October 13, 2024
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
This should be a wonderful restaurant. The location is perfect: there's decent parking, it's right on the riverfront and waterfront park, etc. And the menu LOOKS delicious. But we've been there twice in the past few months, and clearly they aren't actually committed to doing a good job for their customers. This morning at brunch, one of the Eggs Benedict dishes came without any hollandaise. We had to ask for salt and pepper, and were brought... two peppers. The setups contained only forks and knives, and when we ordered coffee, we were not brought spoons, so I had to stir my coffee with my fork handle. The container with sugar etc for coffee did not contain Splenda, which is a pretty standard sweetener these days (and no, the alternatives aren't the same). Whwn our friends arrived, they stood behind another couple at the entrance for several minutes before finding that no, no one had even greeted the first couple. And the time before this, which I initially excused because it was Mother's Day, we had a similar experience, and one person's dish came half an hour after everyone else's. It really should be wonderful. And the staff couldn't be nicer. But it is not a well-run restaurant. If you actually want a good dining experience, you'll need to look elsewhere.
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FAQs

King Tide Fish & Shell offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (503) 295-6166.

King Tide Fish & Shell is rated 4.4 stars by 715 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

Dec 11, 2024

7:00 PM

Booked 28 times today

Order delivery or takeout

1510 SW Harbor Way, Portland, OR 97201

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Montgomery
Neighborhood
Downtown
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:00 am–11:00 am Brunch Sat, Sun 8:00 am–2:00 pm Lunch Mon–Fri 11:00 am–2:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 2:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Comfort Food
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Complimentary valet parking is available breakfast, lunch, brunch and dinner based on availability. ($5 per hour after 2 hour validation)
Public transit
The Portland Street Car stops two blocks away from King Tide.
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Alexander Diestra
Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.kingtidefishandshell.com/
Phone number
(503) 295-6166
Catering
<br />We can easily accommodate all types of meetings, business functions, social events and wedding celebrations.<br />
Private party facilities
At King Tide we do big, as in full-scale weddings, small, as in your own private dining room, or somewhere in-between, as in renting our legendary patio for your social function. Whatever your special event needs, we're here to help you pull it off in style.
Private party contact
Christina Winnicki: (503) 423-3113

King Tide Fish & Shell

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Private dining

Dining areas

Additional information

Spanish Octopus

Brussel Sprouts

King Tide Clam Chowder

Shareables

Market Oysters$28.00

Ceviche$23.00

Calamari$17.00

Spanish Octopus$21.00

Brussel Sprouts$14.00

Roasted Mushroom Toast$19.00

Wedge Salad$16.00

Romaine Hearts$19.00

Truffle Fries$12.00

Classics

Mussels$27.00

King Tide Clam Chowder$17.00

King Tide Burger$24.00

Clam Spaghetti$31.00

Fish & Chips$26.00

Lobster Roll$29.00

Seafood Tower

Seafood Tower$75.00

King Tide Signatures

Pacific Halibut$39.00

Market Salmon$36.00

Hokkaido Scallops$31.00

Mishima Wagyu Flat Iron$42.00

Farm Vegetable Risotto$27.00

Sides & Add Ons

Green Salad with Pine Nut Vinaigrette$7.00

Housemade Bread with Miso Butter$6.00

Add Chicken$12.00

Add Shrimp$14.00

Add Salmon$24.00

YuleTide Specials

Smoked Trout Dip$16.00

Classic Cheeseball$15.00

Stuffed Mushrooms$21.00

Beef Welly$19.00

Overall ratings and reviews

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Review summary

FAQs

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Make a reservation

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Dining areas

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