It’s Portland Dining Month, where dozens of restaurants offer three-course meals for $33. It’s brilliant, fun, and usually delicious! The Oregonian offered its own version of 27 that are totally worth the money and not-to-miss, and while the list proved tantalizing, it omitted one local favorite: Salty’s.
I stopped by last week with my mom, and after the flight from Alaska, felt instantly relaxed by the calming view of the Columbia River, the slow dying light, and the ducks bobbing among the piers.
While the menu was full of mouth-watering seafood options, I opted for the Dining Monthly special: a first course of arancini filled with creamy risotto and shrimp (pictured above left), a main course of a shrimp and scallop seafood lasagna with a rich tomato pomodoro sauces and a touch of cream; and for desert, a decadent pot de creme.
For a close-to-airport, classic Portland spot, with killer views and personal service, look no further than stalwart Salty’s. This place is especially known for its brunch, a past “Best Brunch in Portland” winner on CitySearch.com, so swing by on weekends for a real experience.
