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Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square Reviews List

Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square

At Portland Seafood Company, we serve up dock fresh, simply prepared, big flavored meals that beg to be eaten with bare hands and good company. Our specialties range from one-pound Dungeness crab buckets to freshly shucked oysters, to the most mouthwatering fish & chips in the Pacific Northwest. It"s the seafood dishes you love, in ways you've never tasted. We're committed to high quality ingredients and sustainable seafood. Our relaxed, dockside warehouse vibe invites stories, laughter, and promises a tap that won't run dry.In fact, our Happy Hour offers select draft beers for $1.00 and seven cocktails handcrafted with the freshest ingredients, twice daily, from 3-6pm and 8 until close. From 3-Close on Sundays. So grab your neighbors and come celebrate. Your local fish joint has arrived.
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42 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall 
3.5 / 5
(Very Good) 3.5 / 5
(42 Reviews)
Open Ratings Snapshot
Rating Breakdown 42 reviews
5 stars
(6)
4 stars
(19)
3 stars
(11)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(3)
Food 
3.5 / 5
(Very Good) 3.5 / 5
Service 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Ambiance 
3.4 / 5
(Very Good) 3.4 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
  • great for lunch(14)
  • fit for foodies(12)
  • good for groups(10)
  • neighborhood gem(10)
  • special occasion(10)
  • kid-friendly(9)
Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square Reviews List
Review 1 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Small portions

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"My husband had the burger. It is good. My son had the rockfish and the waitress said it was an huge serving. It was very, very small. He complained and they brought out another very small serving. I had fish tacos which had plenty of fish, but it did not taste very fresh."
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for outdoor dining, great for lunch
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Review 2 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good westside seafood restaurant

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"We went there as a group. The way the restaurant organized into small compartments helped to provide some privacy yet enough seatings. I like that. All the food we ordered was good. All the seafood was fresh -- which is very important, and cooked and seasoned properly. The food portion is decent. Well worth the money especially the lunch menu.
Will come back again.
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Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 3 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Special Menu Dud

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Had a party of 11 on Mother's Day and mistakenly had food off of a special Mother's Day menu. The food was bad. I assume its due to the fact that this is not a normal menu items. Too bad because it was our first time here. Left a bad taste in my mouth."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 4 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good seafood for a good price

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Took my mother to Portland Seafood Co for Mother's Day. The brunch menu was a let-down, but we ordered off the lunch menu and had excellent food. Service was quick and responsive (kept our strawberry lemonade glasses full!). We will return. (The $15 gift card for Moms was a nice surprise!)"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 5 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

Won't go back.

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The service was terrible, there was no attention to what anyone ordered, so the server didn't know who got what when the food arrived. The bread was brought before the meal, but no plates to put them on, one of the kids order was wrong and a very long time was taken to correct it with no "I'm so sorry". The place was not that busy, but the employees seemed to all really be struggling."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 6 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

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Dined on 5/12/2013
Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The food is amazing and I'm happy It's so accessible from being at mall waiters/waitresses are nice !!! Although on busy days they might run out of something's on menu"
Dined on 5/12/2013
Special Features: good for groups, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 7 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

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Dined on 5/02/2013
Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Good food Good service. In and out in 45 minutes !!"
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 8 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner
Dined on 5/01/2013
Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"The first order of calamari that we received was like chewing rubber bands! The second batch was not much better but it was on the house for the trouble.
The sole and salad were very tasty.
The server did his best but it was the kitchen that was at fault!
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Dined on 5/01/2013
Special Features: great for lunch
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Review 9 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Good for value!

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"Calamari were much too salty. Lobster delicious."
Dined on 04/23/2013
 2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Located in a large shopping

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Located in a large shopping mall. Parking at busy times is at a premium. Best part of the visit was waiter, Shane, who was attentive and very pleasant."
Dined on 04/20/2013
 2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, kid-friendly, great for lunch
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Review 11 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

I had fried shrimp and it

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I had fried shrimp and it was greasy and salty."
Dined on 03/30/2013
 2012
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Review 12 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Not so hot.....

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"The server was not at the top of his game. When we ordered the chowder he neglected to tell us that they mixed the oyster crackers in the chowder instead of serving them on the side. When I questioned him about it, saying I did not like oyster crackers, he stated, "That is how we make it" leading me to believe that I had no choice. When I reiterated that I did not like the crackers he said, "How about if I bring you a bowl without them?" He did not bring extra plates so that we could share our salads as I requested. He also noticed my eat, drink, earn card and gift card sitting on the table as I waited for the check and he started to take them and stated he would take care of the check. I said that I would like to see the check first."
Dined on 03/26/2013
 2007
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Review 13 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Nice place for dinner. For

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
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"Nice place for dinner. For a seafood place, the fish selections were kind of limited. The meals were tasty and well prepared. Definitely recommend."
Dined on 03/02/2013
 2013
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Review 14 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

Would have liked to have seen

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Would have liked to have seen more items on the menu. We all "settled" for what we ordered. It was good, not great. A bit overpriced for what it was. Not sure we will be returning. Maybe for lunch but probably not for dinner."
Dined on 02/28/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 15 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great experience!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"A wonderful experience. The staff was friendly and attentive. The food was great! I had the sirloin medallions with crabcakes special. My steak was cook perfectly and the crabcakes were absolutely delicious! Furthermore, the management strives to make your experience a good one. I recommend it!"
Dined on 02/18/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Very good!

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"I was looking forward to visiting this restaurant, as I knew it as the former Newport Bay.
I really liked the coconut prawns with the yummy dipping sauce. And the caesar salad with the optional grilled salmon, was very good. We will certainly return.
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Dined on 02/16/2013
 2013
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Review 17 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5

It was good...not great.

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"It was good...not great. But, we'd consider it again."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly
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Review 18 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5

The wait staff was very friendly

Food 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Service 
5 / 5
(Outstanding) 5 / 5
Ambiance 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"The wait staff was very friendly and helpful, especially suggesting food items. The food was very delicious and came in a timely manner. I thoroughly enjoyed my dining experience."
Dined on 02/15/2013
 2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem
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Review 19 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5

Not as good as expected

Food 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Service 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Energetic
Energetic
"Was excited to try this after hearing great reviews from friends. We did go to Washington Square vs. the Mall 205 where possibly management is better in scheduling for Sunday lunch service. This is nothing like a Joe's Crab Shack ... more like a Red Lobster. The server attempted to provide us his best service with a smile but you could tell he was strained from servicing 5 other tables and not being on his game that day. Food was okay, heavily salted crab pot (old bay seasoning version), bread was delicious but had to ask twice to have it replaced, we had several refillable drinks that were only refilled once when they should'e been at least twice for the amount of time we sat and waited for our meal. Not sure I'll return."
Dined on 02/10/2013
 2013
Special Features: special occasion
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Review 20 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5

We must have been invisible.

Food 
2 / 5
(Fair) 2 / 5
Service 
1 / 5
(Poor) 1 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Quiet
Quiet
"We arrived at 11:50 for our 12:00 reservation. There was no one at the front to take our reservation so we waited. During our 15 minute wait three different employees saw us standing at the front so we assumed that it would not be long until someone came up front to take us to a table. We stood there for another 10 minutes and decided to walk to the bar area towards the back of the restaurant to see if anyone was back there. There was no one at the bar. We sat down at the bar and a woman came out and said "hi" and then walked past us and out the side door. She was soon followed by another employee who did not acknowledge our presence at all. After a 25 minute wait we grew tired of being ignored and left highly disappointed."
Dined on 02/04/2013
 2013
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Review 21 for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Overall rating 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5

Good food, friendly waitstaff,

Food 
4 / 5
(Very Good) 4 / 5
Service 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Ambiance 
3 / 5
(Good) 3 / 5
Noise Level
Moderate
Moderate
"Good food, friendly waitstaff, smallish portions, a couple of mistakes but quickly rectified."
Dined on 01/27/2013
 2013
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Portland Seafood Co. - Washington Square
Based on the average of (21) ratings-only reviews
Overall 
3.8 / 5
(Very Good) 3.8 / 5
5 out of 6 recommend this product
Food 
3.7 / 5
(Very Good) 3.7 / 5
Service 
3.9 / 5
(Very Good) 3.9 / 5
Ambiance 
3.6 / 5
(Very Good) 3.6 / 5
Noise Level
2 / 3
Energetic