Five Spice Seafood + Wine Bar

Been wanting too try this place for awhile, Hostess was great Sat us with our reservation, but we're completely ignored for 15mins no water no greeting no nothing. Yall were busy, but not that busy not to be at least courteous. SARAH was our waitress was sweet but not prompt. Manager was running around , everyone walked past our table still nothing. Shame on yall! "Im in the industry and would never treat guests like that.. or manage like that... " I am super nice, but this was very upsetting to be charged those prices with crappy service, NOPE!👎👎 Thank Goodness for the food...

Wonderful restaurant! Excellent service, excellent food, and a beautiful view out on Lake Oswego a really good wine selection. Sushito peppers were "to die for". The miso cod was also super delicious. Very tender and flaky!

Had a great dinner with family here. Not pretentious but well done food. Nothing breaking the norm although the service was snappy enough and the wine menu is decent.

I never write reviews, but this was our third experience at Five Spice and will be our last. The location and atmosphere are lovely, but the food has consistently been disappointing. Tonight, my friend ordered the seafood stew and said the lobster tasted rotten and made her feel sick. It was definitely not fresh!! I ordered scallops that had no sear — they were soft and served with button mushrooms in a very mediocre sauce. For $45, I ate barely a bite and didn’t feel well later that evening. A few years ago, my husband ordered a fish dish and also felt sick afterward. That makes three separate experiences where the seafood did not seem fresh. Service was also very slow. There were six of us, and it took over 90 minutes just to place our order. We arrived at 6:00 and didn’t leave until 9:00, without dessert or after-dinner drinks. We gave it another try after a couple of years, hoping our earlier experience was a fluke, but unfortunately it wasn’t.

Five stars for 5 Spice! We’ve stopped in twice in the past week, and it’s quickly becoming one of our favorite go-to spots in Lake Oswego. This isn’t just a fun place to go—it’s a place with real energy. The atmosphere is always warm and welcoming, the staff is genuinely friendly, and even the other patrons are a pleasure to be around. Both times we sat at the bar, which is a perfect place to strike up conversations and take in the vibe. The happy hour menu? Fantastic. I had the spring rolls with a bright, flavorful mango sauce that I’m still thinking about, and the calamari came with a deliciously creamy aioli that was spot-on. The cocktail I had was light, sunny, and just right for the warm day—wish I could remember the name, but it was a winner. The menu is fresh, the service is consistently excellent, and let’s not forget the stunning view of the lake—it really elevates the entire experience. Highly recommend 5 Spice whether you’re grabbing a casual drink or settling in for a great meal. It’s a gem.

Really enjoyed our entire experience for dinner here. Service was great, waiter was extremely attentive and friendly and the food was outstanding. Ordered quite a few small plates / appetizers, loved the poke and spring rolls. The Brussel sprouts with pork belly are a must and our favorite entree was the stuffed salmon. We were too full for dessert but need to come back to try!

We had a wonderful dinner here. The squid was good but not spicy. Salads were very great with a variety of materials. The fish stew was very good, The lentil main dish was terrific with a lentil base with roasted vegetables and mushrooms on top. We hadn't visited for some time, but we will be back.

Staff was amazing with us when we explained it was our first time there. Waitress was very patient with my teens and naturally explained the menu/choices. She made time to ask about our day and small talk. I loved how attentive she was with our table, even with how busy it was. Generous food portions and it exceeded our satisfaction on flavor(s). Cocktails were average pricing (8-12.00) and did not disappoint. Highly recommend!

Spicy Kung pao cauliflower - fantastic! Definitely order. Great flavor, texture, sauce. Balsamic glaze Brussels - tasty although watch out for those pork belly fat pieces, neither of us cared for that. It made the dish unnecessarily greasy and they didn't add any flavor or texture that enhanced the dish. Confetti of lentils - five stars! Superb flavor for everything. Lentils were awesome and the red peppers had a smokey vinegar flavor which reminded me of pizza! Would absolutely order again. Black Cod special - unfortunately we were very disappointed with this one! For the $38 price tag you get a speck of fish, which was cooked to perfection but poor flavor, and the edemame puree didn't help mask it. The bar has an awesome atmosphere too. Especially once it gets dark outside the mood of the bar becomes even more intimate and inviting. View is stunning in the daytime so you can't go wrong anytime of day. Janice was a peach as a server and Molly the manager was a doll to work with with our gift card hiccup. Overall I give this a 4.5 but was happy to round up to a five. Next time I'd want to try more appetizers.

Five Spice Restaurant is a jewel of a restaurant with a stunning view over looking Lake Oswego! In addition, they offer one of the best Happy Hours in the area, with delicious seafood and beverages, reasonably priced. A new delicious treat I ate last night was Hamachi Crudo! Raw yellow fin tuna topped with caviar. Give it a try... Yum!

The food at Five Spice was absolutely amazing -- beautifully plated and full of flavor. Every dish we had was thoughtfully prepared and delicious. If we were rating on food alone, this would easily be a 5-star review. Unfortunately, the service was a major letdown and really overshadowed the experience. Our server was an older lady and she never refilled our waters or drinks. When it came time for dessert, we were simply handed menus without being asked if we were even interested. At a fine dining restaurant, that's just not the level of service you expect. What really stood out was watching the table behind us get asked -- halfway through their main course -- if they'd like to order a soufflé early due to the prep time. We weren't offered the same courtesy, so we ended up waiting longer than we should have. We brought our in-laws visiting from Connecticut and were hoping to give them a memorable dining experience. While the food delivered, the lack of attentive service was disappointing and left us feeling like an afterthought. Great kitchen. Disconnected front of house. Hoping they can close that gap.

Service was fine. Soup ( corn chowder) was cold and gloppy. Room was incredibly loud.

Went for lunch. Got the squid and Brussels sprouts as appetizers as well as the blackened salmon salad for the meal. We enjoyed everything that we got. We enjoyed the pairing of the Brussels sprouts and the vinaigrette/pork belly bits and the squid was crusted and calamari like served with a spicy mayo sauce. Salmon was flavorful and cooked well, salad could have been better if it had an assortment of greens it was mostly spinach. Service was friendly, nice views of the water it being on the second level. Options of staircase or elevator to get upstairs.

First impression of Five Spice when eating at 5: there are a lot of seniors haha. Toward the end of our meal, our poor server had to deal with a group of older ladies trying to blame her for something but she handled it patiently and professionally in the best way possible. This was my first time trying sturgeon and it has a chicken consistency. It didn't really taste like anything but the pepper and buttery carmelized mushroom and onions made the fish better. Ive never had a wild rice risotto and it wasn't too much. Stuffed salmon: can't taste the Brie much but the crab flavor was rlly good. Crispy rolls were fine. The breading on the calamari wasnt the best. Overall, it's a a solid place for a nicer meal.

A group of us go here monthly for HH- snacks and wine are reasonably priced and wait staff is consistently good with comfortable seating and nice atmosphere-

Thanks to the team at 5 spice for a wonderful final evening of 2024. I really enjoyed my Steve McQueen cocktail and Starburst IPA. What a combo! While service and mixology by Jennifer was memorable and would make me return to the bar, I do have some thoughts of the food. The shrimp cocktail was perfect as is. The ahi poke was kind of skimp on the fish. Delicious - but mostly avocado. My seafood stew could use a more memorable broth. A little bland. My wife loved her Scallops and it was awesome how the food runner specifically listed what was not gluten free when dropping off our dishes. All in all the interior and vibe is very charming to keep your partner or friends impressed and thankfully it's not too loud. We will def return. I keep hearing their happy hour is awesome.

Such a great atmosphere on the Lake. We sat in the bar and our bartenders were awesome! The food was delicious. We had a bunch of different appetizers at happy hour. I highly recommend.

I've been to Five Spice many times. Always good. Went to lunch with a couple of friends this week. Shared the open face crab and shrimp menu with a friend and added a cup of soup. The view of the lake is always great and service good. Sorry o ate some soup before I took the picture!

In the past visits I've always had a great experience and service here, tonight with a reservation we were seated in the bar. Your servers were nothing like the service in the restaurant and just had bad attitudes. Not sure why our birthday dinner reservation had us in the bar but I will never come back after the service we had tonight. They were cold, non existent and pretentious

This gem can be found in downtown Lake Oswego just off Main Street, although you do need to look for it as it's a bit hidden. Once you find it, it's easy to remember and parking is great. Happy Hour is a really great time to check it out for a first try but I guarantee you will go back again and again. The food is abundant, delicious, and super reasonably priced. Service is exceptional. Do make a reservation though and request a view of the Lake, which is lovely regardless of the season. Food: the Happy Hour salad of mixed greens is ample enough to share, the warm bread and butter is a must, the shrimp/prawn appetizer is also shareable, though you might want to keep it to yourself! Yum!! I'll include a picture of my Happy Hour Hamburger without the burger, just extra cheese and tomato.

Started going to happy hour once a week Usually get a few items to share The burger is pretty good Also get coconut shrimp and egg rolls Steak skewers Ambiance is nice Service is good

The wait was a bit long but we didn't have a reservation. We did get an outdoor table on their balcony. Perfect!!! It was a sunny and the view was beautiful. The wait staff were kind and attentive. The food was prepared fairly quickly. The star of all of our dishes was the train tail lobster. Our first had never eaten lobster. She was amazed at the flavor. The lobster was perfectly cooked, tender. The bitter sauce was warmed and a great compliment to the lobster. The rest of our dishes were good but not great. For the price I will not return. I think for equivalent cuisine there are less expensive and tastier options, including the lobster dinner.

Good deals if you can get in during happy hour! Plus grand marnier soufflé was delish! Burger and chicken wings were full size at happy hour prices!

Great food and service. Except I must have sat in the last one to get served chair every time a course or drink came out.

Met a friend for happy hour and was seated in the covered patio. It has heaters and was tented so it was fairly warm for a cold February evening. Ordered the spring rolls, chicken satay, coconut shrimp, and Pinot Grigio. One great thing is the HH prices. The food was good and no one else was seated in our area so it was nice to be able to talk with each other uninterrupted. Our server was constantly checking in, filling water, clearing plates-she was super helpful and accommodating.

One of the best (if not the best) happy hour in lake Oswego! The food is so good and the views are an added bonus.

My wife loved her food, however my salmon initially came out incredibly overdone. When I asked my server if I could get a new fillet, a new one came out in less than 5 minutes with no seasoning and extremely underdone (nearly raw in the middle). Our server did her best, but for $45- this salmon was not up to par. This was our first time here so this was not the experience we were hoping for. The ambiance was great and the wine was fantastic, however the food was just not there.

My in-laws frequent Five Spice for happy hour, so we decided to go in. The staff was very friendly, the food was delicious, with wonderful flavor, and prices were reasonable as well. The restaurant is beautiful and I am sure the patio overlooking the lake is gorgeous. I highly recommend!

The view is really the best thing about this restaurant. Our server had a large area to cover. Too many tables (inside & outside) all things considered. The other staff members failed to assist. The manager walked by our table 3x & never, once asked how we were doing. A table of 4. 2 people dairy free. One of those GF. None of the items on the menu were specified as GF. The food was bland. No one cared to mention or remind us that the Grand Marnier Soufflé would take a minimum of 20 minutes. (It was more like 40 minutes.) The lemon pudding was the best. Come for view. Don't expect much, food or service wise. At least not with the current manager & staff.

Food good....Service not so good. I usually come solo and sit at the bar and the service/bartenders are always great. Came for early dinner with parents and felt service was sub par. We had to ask about the specials vs. being told what they were once we were ready to order. Other tables around us were told the specials without being prompted. In addition upon arrival hostess did not give us dinner menus despite us being there for dinner. She made the assumption that we were there for happy hour only, despite having a reservation for dinner in the dining room. Very disappointed because my parents were visiting and I wanted them to have a nice dining experience. I won't be returning.

Amazing dinner experience! We sat outside with a view of the lake. They have a fire pit that felt amazing since it was windy. :) Now you know tips: *Bottle Menu: Not given/Must ask for it. Loved: *The po boy sandwich ( I added onions ); it's only available on certain days. Good/Not Great: * The Salmon ( lacking in seasoning) Good/Could be better: * Creme Brulé - (I loved the soft cookie) Overall, it's a great place to bring a date or lunch/dinner with friends.

What a lovely dinner! Started with the Coconut Kamikaze (omg, SO good!). Had some appetizers (crispy spring rolls, calamari, & coconut shrimp) So many dinner options looked amazing but I went with the Butter Salad (if you don't like blue cheese & onion, don't bother! Fortunately I love both!) and Crab Cakes (after 3 apps, I was full!). Both were delicious. My SiL had the potato leak soup that she said it "might have changed my life"! My brother had the spicy seafood chowder which he really enjoyed. My husband had the stuffed salmon and loved it.

The lunch portions we had were very small. Ordered the chicken lettuce wrap and received 3 very small open butter lettuce leafs, each with a thin strip of chicken and julienne slices of carrots. The peanut sauce was delicious but Not worth it. The other entree was the open faced crab sandwich. Again, the crab was spread very thin. Not impressed.

Service is good and we have a great waitress. Drinks are delicious. Beautiful place to have an early dinner. We came here for Father's Day dinner the night before. Happy!

Not only great food, but VERY helpful staff! The manager tracked down a gift card that had been lost, called me and reissued it! I thought I was up the creek without a paddle.....thanks Mimi :) Greg Morse West Linn

This is the worst upscale meal I have had in years. The service was terrible. Although the restaurant was almost empty and many staff were talking to their friends, we were ignored. I ordered King Salmon. It tasted like it had been 10 years since the salmon had seen the water. Perhaps they bring in the fish pre-sous-vided, let it sit in the freezer and fride for months and then just throw it on the grill for a minute. Everything else tasted like mush as well. I don't think they actually have a chef but just heat up premade dishes.

Moms bday dinner!! Had the lobster this go around. Not very impressive, came with a potato hash that was better than the lobster. Wife and bro had stuffed salmon which tasted pretty good but the salmon had bones all through it and crab shells in the stuffing. Not acceptable for a seafood spot. Waitress was good and prompt. For the price it just wasn't worth it. Good day all!

The food was amazing! However I just wish that it would be a bit quicker. All the servers were very nice but had to wait quite a while.. I would go back though just because the food was great!

Dinner with nice friends ! Lovely deck location allows views over Lake Oswego. Nicely curated wine list. Wife had the Shrimp Cocktail with 6 humongous shrimp! Cold and very tasty. Friends had the Stuffed Salmon which was quite good (no leftovers!!!). I went small with the Ahi Tuna Poke with Taro Root Chips (in a taro root bowl!). Presentation was awesome! Kind of like an avocado bowl ... part smashed part not. I was amazed at how cool it looked! So small chip-scoops of avocado and tuna poke ... it tasted great! I'm a fan! All in all a great evening!!!

We have been here quite a few times. Food is excellent. My husband gets fish stew every time. I change it up so I have tried many dishes. Service is usually good. We love sitting outside weather permitting.

We had an awesome experience tonight. My out-of-town relatives were truly impressed with the food, service, and menu. Drinks - 5 stars, reasonably priced. Apps - 5 stars, diverse and delicious Salads - 5 stars, good share size for 2-3 people for each salad. Entrees - 5 stars, good portions, original, and tasty Dessert - 5 stars, must get the souffles Service - 5 stars, impeccable, attentive, thoughtful, and knowledgeable about the menu. Mai Tai - tasty, not too sweet, the orange foam on top was yummy. Korean Pork Belly - melt in your mouth Spring Rolls - big and delicious. The server allowed us to customize the dish by adding 2 more for our party of 6. Coconut Shrimp - 6 pcs, crunchy with a yummy sauce Stuffed Salmon - delicious with brie inside, on top of mashed potatoes and asparagus. A big portion. Seafood Stew - spicy and tasty, mussels, squid, salmon, and shrimp Souffle - the pièce de résistance. If you love chocolate, get the chocolate souffle. If you love vanilla and orange, get the grand Marnier souffle. Light, fluffy, and sweet heaven.

This used to be the place to go in Lake Oswego in the villages. But there has been a total change in their food the last year. Nicely, you can use a parking garage close by and park for free. The views from this restaurant are beautiful and the staff/customer service is always good from my experience. But for me, the food has been an issue. I've been here with different groups of friends several times over the past few months, and the portions have been reduced significantly, but the prices have been increased. When people are saying at the table, but they're "going to have to go get another meal after this" it initially is a joke... But all in all it's true. The taste of the food also is nothing special. Let's face it you can get steak, chicken, seafood, anywhere. We weren't even provided with bread anymore. Unfortunately, I hate to do this, but I'm probably gonna say no for returning to try this place again since I've given it so many chances. :(

Service amazing. Drinks, amazing. Food, amazing. We ordered the squid for appetizer. It's was perfect. Drinks were amazing. I recommend the old fashion with smoked cinnamon. Filet and lobster was perfect. I also had the butter lettuce salad with Pablano blue cheese dressing. It was unreal. This is a fancy, casual place. It was clean, staff was superb. I recommend it for sure.

Great spot. Had a nice lunch, good service, good food and tasty, unique drinks. Will most definitely come back. We did not have reservations on a rainy Saturday afternoon around lunch time, but it wasn't too crowded likely due to the weather. Fireplace area was cozy but we opted for a window seat to watch the world go by. Highly recommend this place! Visited in early Nov 2022.

Lovely view, uninterested greeter, very nice and informed waitress Taylor. Seven meals...three were okay, four were tasteless. Dessert was okay. More than $700. We won't be going back any time soon. Disappointed for sure.

Nice location for walking after dinner. Ambience is standard ok for price range. Food is subpar for price range - well cooked Main dishes but just boring and all the sides were bland and uninspired. Our party ordered all seafood, tasted most of the menu. Optimized for safe efficient extraction of $ from rich patrons.

Attached photo is a Cream Brûlée dessert from five spices. It tastes as appetizing as it looks.

Food is ok but, they seem to be selective of their customers. On a couple of occasions, my family and I made reservations however, we were not seated on time & had to wait for a table although they have plenty of empty tables.... not sure what the logic is, but this is a bit odd

This place was recommended to us by both the person checking us in at the hotel and by a local. Great spot for lunch (seared salmon salad, Thai beef salad) with a beautiful view of the lake. We opted to sit at the bar because for us talking to the bartenders, both of whom (Brian and Bryce) were awesome, and others is a great way to pick up local recommendations. Like meeting Karen who worked around the corner at Cougar Crest winery which was a recommendation we would not have had if we weren't sitting at the bar.

Fun place to meet friends for drinks & appetizers. Great ambience & service. We had the coconut shrimp, shrimp cocktail, spring rolls, Caesar salad & Crème brûlée...all delicious!

Reviewing for happy hour! They have it from 3-6 every day and they let you sit outside! Really good drink and food deals. I got an IPA and other folks got a billy something cocktail that looked good. Beer was 5 and cocktails were 6. Bargain. Then we got mixed olives for 3 and hummus for 5 I believe. The hummus had pita and carrots and cucumbers, very tasty and fresh. The view was absolutely amazing and that IPA was really good, only good if you like hoppy. I would definitely return for a real dinner or lunch!

Great food, service, and ambiance! We can't wait to go back! I took a friend there for her birthday and we really enjoyed the experience.

Dropped by for Brunch at 11:30 on a Sunday Decided to have a couple things I like but haven't tried here Having become a big fan of fried cauliflower thought I'd try their version along with coconut shrimp Get 6 shrimp, crispy not bad. Sauce was pedestrian Spicy king pao cauliflower, not a fan. Unevenly cooked cauliflower swimming in a thin sauce. Definitely meh Fried cauliflower at Nicholas in Gresham still my favorite Wife had an omelette that seemed good

Great experience! Tasty food and I love that you can see the chef area. That was my first time having sturgeon and it was delicious. My only complaint is the creme brûlée was curdled. My server removed from the bill and brought a new one so it's obvious the care about their clients. Definitely would go back. I'm interested in trying the outdoor area.

Five Spice had one of those "I could eat this everyday" salads. It 's the BUTTER lettuce salad. I would add chicken that was grilled with what I perceived was only salt and pepper. Then some genius decided to add rosemary to the chicken seasoning and ruined it. Instead of a flavorful chicken breast it tasted only like rosemary. I asked if they could just do salt and pepper and the answer was "nope." What a shame.

The small piece of surgeon was completely overcooked. The vegetable dish was filled with celery. For the price I paid, I expected much better. .

New fav spot for lunch or dinner. Excellent food and perfect wine parings. A must try in Lake O.