This place is an institution in North Portland for a reason. Whether you get fish and chips or one of the incredible specials for dinner, it's all fantastic. Love the atmosphere with the red chairs and nautical decor that isn't all dusty and forgotten. Great for date night or a casual dinner. Photos are halibut fish & chips and clam chowder with house hot sauce.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Marsha Guerard
Easily the best seafood we have had in Oregon, served by the kindest people. Be aware that the surroundings are informal at this traditional seafood spot. But it’s the food and service that stand out. Ashley made recommendations and went the extra mile to make sure we had a great time. We have visited three times, and each was very special for us. Be sure you try an oyster shooter or two — delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops, Fish and Chips, Calamari, Clam Strips, Alaskan Cod, Smoked Salmon Alfredo, Pan Fried Oysters
Jake Hoover
Definitely a hidden gem of North Portland. Absolutely delicious and reasonably priced seafood. Everything was fresh and delicious. The oyster shooters were the best I've ever had. I will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jaden Wilkins
Took an hour and 20 minutes for the food to come out. Service was mediocre. The fish was good but the fries and bread was cheap. Overpriced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
TimeShadow Rider
We had dinner here with some friends, everyone seemed to enjoy there food the atmosphere is nice it's like a small town dinner nice but not fancy blue jeans are OK. Service was fast and we where checked up on regularly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Willis Miller
Super clean place, and it's easy to carry a conversation with your tablemate with no interfering music. And the food is fabulous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Nichole weaver
Food wasn't bad, but not necessarily any place i will go out of my way for. The best thing we had was the chowder.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Waffle Fries, Coleslaw, Pan Fried Oysters, Fresh Alaskan Halibut Fish and Chips
Andrew Orphanides
An absolute hidden gem! The friendliest, most accommodating staff, a truly talented chef, phenomenal food, and unbelievable value. A perfect 10 out of 10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sonda Swanberg
Everything we had was beyond delicious. I ordered the Almond Crusted Rockfish and my fiancé ordered the oysters; both Devine!!!
I’ve lived in North Portland for 10 years and for some reason, I haven’t tried this place until this last week. What a mistake that has been!
This place is the real deal, no-frills, hole-in-the-wall seafood shop that lets quality ingredients speak for themselves.
I ordered the special of the day, and my partner ordered the shrimp pasta. We also split a crab cocktail and it was probably one of the best crab cocktails I’ve ever had - Exceptionally fresh! it was also great to see that the restaurant was bustling. We didn’t have to wait for a table, but it was clear that other people in the neighborhood are onto this little hidden gem. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Sara Monroe
I was blown away by this little neighborhood restaurant. The staff was friendly, attentive and worked as a team to seat, take orders, clear tables and bring the check. The food was quick and well-timed. The prices are the most reasonable I’ve seen in Portland for a very high quality.
The building and furniture are older but clearly cared for and inviting.
I cannot say enough about the food. I got the grilled steelhead. The seasoning was incredible, the fish was flaky and moist, and there was a perfect crust of flavor. The cod fish and chips were also amazing. You’d think something so common like that can only be a little different than the competition, but the fish/breading/flavor/temperature were perfection. The waffle fries were like Chik-fil-a at peak performance. I also had grilled green beans, and I dunno how they were prepared but they had such a beautiful, full flavor far past plain salted green beans.
I am so excited to have found this place!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Stew McMann
Old style throwback type diner seafood restaurant.. lot of longtime locals, but some pretty amazing seafood. Highly recommended as a no-frills high quality place for seafood.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Scallops, Northwest Cioppino
Ryan Sailer
Always a good experience at Fishwife - delicious food, affordable prices, and excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Waffle Fries, Fishwife Seafood Combo
Lillian Lauer
Just had the most insanely DELICIOUS meal last night and felt compelled to leave a review! It was the pan fried petrale sole Special dish with shittaki mushroom rice and crispy brussels. I mean WOW!!! The first time we ate there I absolutely loved the Alaskan Cod fish and chips with coleslaw. For an unassuming exterior, the decor inside is cozy and transports you to the Oregon coast. The food is incredible and fresh. It seems this place is frequented by regulars and tourists alike. I am lucky that it's in my neighborhood but can't believe I lived here many years before trying it. Highly recommend this place for a family dinner or date night!!
This place is an institution in North Portland for a reason. Whether you get fish and chips or one of the incredible specials for dinner, it's all fantastic. Love the atmosphere with the red chairs and nautical decor that isn't all dusty and forgotten. Great for date night or a casual dinner.
Photos are halibut fish & chips and clam chowder with house hot sauce.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Easily the best seafood we have had in Oregon, served by the kindest people. Be aware that the surroundings are informal at this traditional seafood spot. But it’s the food and service that stand out. Ashley made recommendations and went the extra mile to make sure we had a great time. We have visited three times, and each was very special for us. Be sure you try an oyster shooter or two — delicious!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Scallops, Fish and Chips, Calamari, Clam Strips, Alaskan Cod, Smoked Salmon Alfredo, Pan Fried Oysters
Definitely a hidden gem of North Portland. Absolutely delicious and reasonably priced seafood. Everything was fresh and delicious. The oyster shooters were the best I've ever had. I will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Took an hour and 20 minutes for the food to come out. Service was mediocre. The fish was good but the fries and bread was cheap. Overpriced.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 1
We had dinner here with some friends, everyone seemed to enjoy there food the atmosphere is nice it's like a small town dinner nice but not fancy blue jeans are OK. Service was fast and we where checked up on regularly.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Super clean place, and it's easy to carry a conversation with your tablemate with no interfering music. And the food is fabulous!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food wasn't bad, but not necessarily any place i will go out of my way for. The best thing we had was the chowder.
Atmosphere: 2
Food: 3
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Waffle Fries, Coleslaw, Pan Fried Oysters, Fresh Alaskan Halibut Fish and Chips
An absolute hidden gem! The friendliest, most accommodating staff, a truly talented chef, phenomenal food, and unbelievable value. A perfect 10 out of 10.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Everything we had was beyond delicious. I ordered the Almond Crusted Rockfish and my fiancé ordered the oysters; both Devine!!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Hidden gem of PDX!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
I’ve lived in North Portland for 10 years and for some reason, I haven’t tried this place until this last week. What a mistake that has been!
This place is the real deal, no-frills, hole-in-the-wall seafood shop that lets quality ingredients speak for themselves.
I ordered the special of the day, and my partner ordered the shrimp pasta. We also split a crab cocktail and it was probably one of the best crab cocktails I’ve ever had - Exceptionally fresh! it was also great to see that the restaurant was bustling. We didn’t have to wait for a table, but it was clear that other people in the neighborhood are onto this little hidden gem. We will definitely be back!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
I was blown away by this little neighborhood restaurant. The staff was friendly, attentive and worked as a team to seat, take orders, clear tables and bring the check. The food was quick and well-timed. The prices are the most reasonable I’ve seen in Portland for a very high quality.
The building and furniture are older but clearly cared for and inviting.
I cannot say enough about the food. I got the grilled steelhead. The seasoning was incredible, the fish was flaky and moist, and there was a perfect crust of flavor. The cod fish and chips were also amazing. You’d think something so common like that can only be a little different than the competition, but the fish/breading/flavor/temperature were perfection. The waffle fries were like Chik-fil-a at peak performance. I also had grilled green beans, and I dunno how they were prepared but they had such a beautiful, full flavor far past plain salted green beans.
I am so excited to have found this place!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Old style throwback type diner seafood restaurant.. lot of longtime locals, but some pretty amazing seafood. Highly recommended as a no-frills high quality place for seafood.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Recommended dishes: Scallops, Northwest Cioppino
Always a good experience at Fishwife - delicious food, affordable prices, and excellent service.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Fish and Chips, Waffle Fries, Fishwife Seafood Combo
Just had the most insanely DELICIOUS meal last night and felt compelled to leave a review! It was the pan fried petrale sole Special dish with shittaki mushroom rice and crispy brussels. I mean WOW!!! The first time we ate there I absolutely loved the Alaskan Cod fish and chips with coleslaw. For an unassuming exterior, the decor inside is cozy and transports you to the Oregon coast. The food is incredible and fresh. It seems this place is frequented by regulars and tourists alike. I am lucky that it's in my neighborhood but can't believe I lived here many years before trying it. Highly recommend this place for a family dinner or date night!!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 4
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