Sextant Bar & Galley

I almost don't want to rate this five stars because I want to keep it a secret. It is awesome it's more of like a boomer Hangout but everybody's welcome overlooking the water great patio great atmosphere pool table bartenders are amazing because they know how to make drinks and there's sassy and friendly they do seasonal drinks check out one of those I just tried the Grinch for Christmas and it was really interesting before that it was a Barry Martini of some sort no matter what try something you're going to love it the clam chowder and chili are both awesome

The Sextant is bar and you should expect that when you go. The food has big portions and everything I have ordered is good. Did I mention the burgers and tots? 😋. I tend to fall back on my favorite which is the shrimp salad because it isn't served with little mushy pink salad shrimp. They serve the salad with a good portion of small shrimp that tastes fresh. The servers are quick, but sometimes you wait if they are really busy because they are working as fast and hard as they can. We have gone here often and will go back often.

While I am not a local, I have been here 4 times in the last 3 months - always a great experience. I must admit every time I have had the salmon dinner, and every time it is fantastic. Fair priced wine, wonderful view and I have always had great service. I will continue to come back when I am in the Portland area!

Going to the Sextant was like going to Saltys with a 50% off coupon. Great view of the Colombia river, great food options including burgers, fish and salads, top notch table service. This is a 21+ establishment and it's awesome to have table service at a bar these days (most have gone to an order at the bar, take a number type system). We loved our table which featured a gorgeous view of the river. The food came out timely, hot and tasty! Great experience.

I decided to stop by this place because it was along the way and right next to the water. But where I expected overpriced overrated foods, I was much very surprised to get the opposite. My vegetarian girlfriend said garden burgers are usually not great but the one here is surprisingly good. I had the clam chowder where I’ve only had better in Boston. The fries are also perfectly crisp on the outside and soft on the inside. Back on the east coast this would cost around $35 but the two meals and side was only $20 for me, which I’d say is a steal for how good the meal was along with the lovely view of the coast. On top of that, the server was extremely friendly and attentive. Very much would recommend