This business is Trusted — customers consistently rate it 4.3★ across 2,608 reviews, indicating reliable, quality service.
Well-established with 2,608 reviews. A 4.3★ average reflects broad customer experience.
Monday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
Friday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Saturday: 4:00 – 11:00 PM
Sunday: 4:00 – 10:00 PM
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We had heard good things about both restaurants at The Nines, so decided to try Departure. Was really excited because of the top floor location and a colleague's recommendation. The view didn't disappoint. We were seated right in front of the window with a nice view of downtown. The food, unfortunately, was a bit mixed. We got three sushi rolls, the Suzuki, the Spicy Tuna, and the Biko Salmon. The Biko Salmon was really good and we ended up ordering another of these. For the Suzuki and the Spicy Tuna, it's was almost like they tried to get too fancy or too unique. They were either just average (Suzuki) or odd (Spicy Tuna). The Spicy Tuna almost tasted a little flowery and I think it was the furikake. But the extra flavor ended up ruining the roll. We also had the Lani's Poke, which was good, but was a very small serving. And then the Blistered Shishitos were good, in my opinion, but others in the party didn't like them. The Yuzu Mayo made it for me. For dinner, I had the Alaskan Halibut. That was good, definitely a Thai twist to it with the coconut yuzu. And then we tried a version of the Wagyu Ishiyaki - that was fantastic, as expected. Melts in your mouth. So good. For dessert, I had this Mochi thing (not sure how else to explain it). It was just the outside, gooey part, no ice cream. It was interesting and definitely unique. Or course I ate the whole thing, so must not have been bad! Servers were good, friendly, and attentive. It was a good experience, overall, especially given the view. And I'm sure other items on the menu are great, we just didn't give them a try. But from what we ordered, it was about 50-50.
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My wife and I have been coming to Departure for about 5 years now. It's been consistently good every time we go, and we feel like this last visit was the best one yet. This time we ordered the hand roll, KFC Bao, Crab fried rice, and Thai tea custard. Everything was delicious and seasoned perfectly. If you go while the KFC Bao is on the menu do yourself a favor and get it, it's soooo good. The service was great, we were very well taken care of. Not sure why people complain about the dishes coming out at different times. It's a made to order style restaurant and every time we've been that's the first thing they tell you when you order food. We recommend it to all our freinds for special occasions and good food. We'll be back for sure!
Came for a birthday dinner. Left disappointed. Love the ambiance. Delicious drinks, especially Lucky #7. We got sushi and the steak. Both excellent. Rice tots were inedible. They removed that from our bill though. The big disappointment was service. Our server took forever to check on us. I wanted a second drink and my daughter wanted more tea. It took him 40 minutes to come to our table. When I finally got my drink, he slammed it on the table - I wish I was exaggerating - mumbled something and walked off in a rush. It was another -5 minutes for my daughter’s tea. When he brought our next dish, same thing! Spammed it on the table and walked off. It was really odd. Finally, we waited for an hour after finishing our dinner for our server to return. I had hoped for dessert but by the time he came, it was 10pm (started at 745)and I was ready for bed. Not the best ending to my birthday meal but not a huge deal. I did communicate with him that I had hoped for dessert but it was getting late and he offered dessert to go - however, i declined, as I was worried it might take another 30 minutes. He did seem to genuinely feel bad and help the matter - but I just wish he didn’t make us feel so weird and ignored the rest of the meal.
Amazing view. If you want sunset view come early and notify them during booking We came late and wanted the night view and we got it. Drinks are amazing - white beer from Japan and the sake were spot on Food is 4 Star as someone from Asia the fusion is ok
If you’re in Portland and want a dinner spot that feels like an experience, Departure is hard to beat. The rooftop views of the city are incredible, especially around sunset, and the atmosphere has that perfect mix of upscale and relaxed. Service was attentive without being overbearing, which made the whole evening feel smooth and enjoyable. Between the skyline views, creative menu, and lively vibe, Departure is a great place for a date night, celebration, or just a memorable night out in Portland. Definitely worth a visit.