The Fishwife Restaurant

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.

Neighborhood gem delivers great meals with refreshingly friendly service. Menu has a wide selection of fish, shellfish, and pasta cooked in multiple ways to suit your taste. Lots of locals who you can tell are regulars. Wait staff is wonderful. No white table cloths, more like a kitchen. Highly recommend.

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 g

A neighborhood gem! The calamari is the best I've had anywhere, lightly breaded and very tender served with a light Italian dipping sauce. Every. Single. Entree... Has been delicious. Reasonable prices, friendly and helpful people, I hope this place is around for another 30 years (and more)!

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!