"Whether you're snacking on shrimp cocktails or cracking Singapore-style Dungeness chili crabs, the Pal's ambiance stays intimate and picturesque year-round thanks to its Columbia River marina waterfront views. I don't think I had a full grasp on the importance of "fresh seafood" until I dined here; zingy salads bright with acidity and thoughtfully seasoned sauces truly showcased every textural component of a just-caught fish."
"I'm still thinking about the firm yet buttery grilled rainbow trout ($30) on the dinner menu; it's seasoned with acqua pazza or "crazy water," an Italian seafood stock reduced with peppers, oregano, white wine, and garlic. Pal's commits to keeping it local, offering Oregon bay shrimp piled atop a bed of diced cold celery and cocktail sauce in a parfait glass. Oysters on the half-shell ($3 each or $36 per dozen) are a must-eat at any establishment that prides itself on fresh seafood."
Pal's on Hayden Island opened in 2025 as a manicured seafood shack created by the Suttle Lodge team. The restaurant offers intimate, picturesque Columbia River marina waterfront views year-round. Menu highlights include a firm yet buttery grilled rainbow trout ($30) seasoned with acqua pazza, Oregon bay shrimp cocktail served in a parfait glass, and Hama Hama oysters on the half-shell ($3 each or $36 per dozen). Produce-forward dishes include a radicchio and bleu cheese salad ($19) featuring local suppliers, and baked-to-order focaccia with nori compound butter ($5). Signature cocktails include the tequila-forward It's All One Song and the bracing Tuxedo No. 2.
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