Some of our favorite Oregon restaurants are right on the water. There’s nothing like dining with an ocean, river, or lake view, and the closer you can get to the the water, the better. Here’s a floating restaurant that has delicious food and some beautiful water views.
There’s a pretty little floating restaurant on Hayden Island that you should definitely put on your dining bucket list this summer.
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To find it, head to McCuddy’s Marina, then walk right down onto the dock.
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Welcome to Island Cafe! This floating restaurant is seasonal, so you’ll want to make sure to visit this summer.
management/Tripadvisor Address: 250 NE Tomahawk Island Drive #22, Portland, OR, 97217
This cafe is a favorite with locals and visitors alike. It opens every April and serves up delicious food with great water views until around the middle of October.
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This fun, casual dining spot offers a great bar with just about every kind of drink you could imagine.
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Cool off with a fruity, summery frozen cocktail…
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…and enjoy sipping it with this view!
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The open-air dining room and deck both provide gentle breezes and a wonderful, laid-back atmosphere.
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Island Cafe serves lunch and dinner, and its menu includes tasty offerings like island soft tacos, served with beer battered Alaskan halibut, wild ahi tuna, pulled pork, or grilled chicken.
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The island basket with beer battered Alaskan halibut is one of the favorites on the menu.
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You’ll also find an array of juicy burgers…
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…savory lobster or veggie wraps…
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…and other specialty sandwiches that are sure to hit the spot.
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Island Cafe doesn’t take reservations, and it’s a popular place, especially on weekends. Be prepared to wait a bit for a table…it’s worth it!
coachwilson10/tripadvisor During the season, the cafe is open every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy live music on select nights from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Visit Island cafe’s website to see the full menu and live music dates, and follow its Facebook page to stay up-to-date on the latest events and specials. Have you dined here? Tell our readers what you thought of your experience!
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Address: 250 NE Tomahawk Island Drive #22, Portland, OR, 97217
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During the season, the cafe is open every day from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy live music on select nights from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Looking for more great food in the Beaver State? Check out the legendary burgers at this little cafe in Medford.
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