Mo’s Seafood and Chowder - PDX

This might be one of the best seafood restaurants I’ve ever tried. The chain has several locations, but this one offers a more limited menu, likely due to its airport setting. Despite this, the prices are surprisingly fair, and some items were even cheaper than what’s listed on the website, which was a pleasant surprise given the typical airport markups. The food quality was excellent—I got a mixed plate, and the shrimp was absolutely the highlight, perfectly cooked and flavorful. Their homemade tartar sauce was a standout as well, adding a fresh and zesty kick to the meal. Although you have to eat at the food court tables, the quality of the food makes up for it, and it’s a great option if you’re looking for something fresh and delicious while traveling. I’m eager to visit one of their other locations outside the airport to explore the full menu, as this experience has left me wanting more. Overall, it’s a fantastic spot for fresh seafood, and I highly recommend giving it a try if you have the chance.

This was great as usually you can never go wrong with the clam chowder! Some of the best around. This location has a lot less than the other locations. The burrito was good but not great! Just get the clam chowder and you won’t be sorry! They weren’t the fastest but far from the slowest so plan accordingly!

Mo’s always hits the spot. Great chowder and garlic bread!!! Fish is great. Chips? Need a bit of help, but it is in an airport!! Always a great stop at #PDX

Very solid chowder & tuna melt for a phenomenal price. Portland airport is great!

Only tried the clam chowder, was more potato flavor than clam. They drizzled garlic oil or something on the top to add more flavor. Saltine crackers were way too salty, oyster crackers would have worked better. A bit disappointed.

Best breakfast at PDX so far. Highly recommend this as your stop for breakfast if you're in C terminal. Staff was friendly and enjoying jamming out to music and danced as they worked. Love it! This crew clearly enjoys working together and have an infectious joy about them. Sandwich was freshly made. Cheese was perfect gooey (so much so more melted out onto my wrapper than made it into my mouth), generous bacon, perfectly crisped bagel and eggs tasted homemade and not powder eggs.

This has always been my favorite place to grab breakfast at PDX. The staff today was extremely sub par. Mistakes were made and not only was staff confused and rude, the manager on duty was also incredibly rude. Zero confidence the issue was resolved and it was left with me to deal with at a future time. The manager herself said she would give cash for mistake but the new employee attempted multiple ways with no evidence the correct amount will hit my card. My card shows the incorrect amount and they did not provide me a refund receipt like a normal business but a restated receipt. Would rather starve than support such rude employees in the future. No thanks.

The clam chowder was covered in some kind of herbs you couldn't taste the chowder. The girl at the counter didn't seem to care about what she was doing but very interested in her male coworker and their conversation. I would spend my money elsewhere.

Whats up Yelpies When you're traveling in the morning and can't figure out if you have time for breakfast.... Then this is the spot!! In less than 5min I received a hot fresh breakfast burrito and a cup of coffee. With quick service like that for a person on the run you deserve to eat good so why not eat at MO'S !!!! Get you some good eats

Good ol' Mo's, always makes me smile to see the name/sign. This company has been around for a long time and is super well known for their clam chowder. Starting out with locations in the Oregon Coast, the Newport location was our regular stop growing up. I don't like clam chowder so I only ever had it once or twice but I have pretty much made my way through the different offerings on the menu and I was never disappointed. This airport location offers a sense of nostalgia all wrapped up in the new, fastish food served with genuine care.

Ordered a chowder and a clam strip combo. The wait was maybe 5 minutes, the order came out correct and the food was hot and tasty. Neither clam strips nor fries were oily or greasy. There is a common seating area for six places. Fine alternative to typical airport fare.

Food was ok, the soda fountain was working but had no ice, which was ok because I was told before I ordered a drink that they were out of ice. I had the fish and chips (Halibut) which was good and my wife had the clam chowder. Cool spot in Portland International Airport.

Wow, all I can say is my clam chowder was absolutely delicious. Located in Concourse C at PDX, it was pretty easy for me to order at the counter and receive my food. I did like that there is a common sitting area to eat so that there is ample room for patrons. I highly recommend their clam chowder!

It wasn't amazing nor was it terrible. It was good for airport food. People were friendly and seating was plentiful. I ended up trying the clam chowder and panko fish and chips. (Note: the Alaska cod is panko crusted and beer battered is halibut). Clam chowder: the bacon inside was the dominant flavor of the chowder. I wish there was a little less bacon and a bit more clams. With that said it wasn't bad. Panko fish and chips: the fish was nice and flakey. There are 4 larger nuggets served and the fries were nice and crunchy. All in all I'm glad I tried it. Everything was fried fresh to order and the soup was piping hot. Not a bad option if you're at PDX.

Stopped in for a cuppa chowdah' in the PDX airport on our way home to California. I thought an airport kiosk might be a letdown from the other Mo's locations in Oregon but it wasn't! We arrived at the airport kiosk before our late morning flight when they had just started serving. Great tasting and perfectly warmed. The bowl was a generous helping for the price.

Let me tell you the chorizo breakfast bowl rocks! In the Portland airport looking for breakfast and I'm surprised there were places open at 5:30 A.M. when we landed. There was a line here and I just kept thinking is chowder a breakfast thing? Okay they have a breakfast bowl with choice of bacon, sausage or chorizo - that sounds good! I'll try a bowl of their chowder too! Chowder was kind of heavy on the potato but I think most chowders are that way so substantial, hearty and good flavor just wish it had a bit more seafood. If I had to pick one it'd be the chorizo breakfast bowl!

Food was out quick! But sadly, the good things end there. It is clear that the fish, shrimp and clam strips were flash fried pre-frozen. The fries and the shrimp were....okay. The fish and the clam strips have absolutely no flavor. Maybe I should try the chowder next time.

Excellent clam chowder! Yum. Everything came out piping hot. This really hit the spot. Try the garlic cheese bread: it makes for great dipping in your chowder. This will be my go-to at PDX for now on.

This has always been my favorite place to grab breakfast at PDX. The staff today was extremely sub par. Mistakes were made and not only was staff confused and rude, the manager on duty was also incredibly rude. Zero confidence the issue was resolved and it was left with me to deal with at a future time. Would rather starve than support such rude employees in the future. No thanks.

Amazing food! Best chowder on the Oregon coast. Super friendly service, short wait time on a Saturday during summer. Impressive!

I was eagerly looking forward to visiting this airport location on my outbound flight from Portland Oregon ... the service is good they kept telling everyone, the order will be ready "in a couple of minutes ". ....No way.......it was like 15 -20 minutes so that is not right..... very frustrating. but anyway I had a clam chowder cup, they claim to have it New England style with bacon....yah but too many potatoes .......and then the fish and chips .....three beer battered very fresh pieces. Asked for the Halibut. Costs a $5 more than the Alaskan Cod. Not an issue. Fries were good.

Yummy food, fast service, great crew. I stopped there for breakfast on my return flight to portland for their breakfast burrito and a bag of their frozen chowder for later. Will definitely return

What a treat on Oregon trips where you're not quite able to make it to the coast! Quick service, delicious chowder - just like I remember growing up with - and that bread!! Very tasty. They even had some inexpensive beverages and lots of seating nearby to enjoy your meal while you people watch.

I love eating at Moe's one of my favorite things to do when I go to the coast. It's too bad I had a really bad experience this time around. I was at PDX on my way to a work conference in Phoenix. A few coworkers and myself decided to stop by Moes for some clam chowder before our flight. I was a bit more hungry than the rest and got myself a shrimp melt as well. On the flight I started not feeling so good and Burping up the food. Once we arrived I was full blown sick. I ended up with NVD (nausea, v...) the rest of my work trip. The symptoms lasted about 4-5 days. Practically ruined the trip and experience due to food poisoning.

After looking at all the choices at the PDX airport, this spot looked the best (and also smelled so so good when I walked by). I got the beer-battered halibut and fries plus the clam chowder in a cup. Honestly, best airport food I've had! I expected the fish to be dry but it was super good, tasted fresh. The fries were also decent. The clam chowder was pleasantly good, I definitely expected this to be out of a can but it tasted fresh and delicious. It was also piping hot - perfect for the usual Portland weather. Definitely one of my faves out of my Portland trip! Which says a lot, considering this was just airport food.

Clam chowder should taste like clams. This did not. More like potato soup. Very little amount of clams. Perhaps more clams or some clam juice added might make it taste like clams? Admittedly it was very filling at the airport location.

Either I was hungry or the breakfast burrito was delicious, haha. Food was really good in deed. The whole family loved their breakfast (French toast, eggs, sausage, etc.)

I try to eat here whenever I'm at PDX. The quality in their food is very good unlike most airport restaurants. Friendly service. If you are craving some seafood, eat here. Today I had the tuna melt sandwich - it was delicious. The way they toast their bread gave it a nice crisp texture.

As far as the chowder goes, 3 is pretty much dead on. I promised myself to try Mo's on this pass through PDX. The lady who helped me was welcoming and friendly taking my order for one bowl with crackers. Soup comes out immediately from the tureen in back. $8 which is fair for airport prices. It's topped with a generous sprinkle of paprika in a paper bowl with a plastic spoon and 3 packets of saltines. Mo's chowder seems to be the variety that uses flour to thicken and milk for creaminess. If this bowl happened to be the dominant sodium contributor for the day I couldn't taste it. Plenty of clams and potatoes for my taste. It was decent but I think I'll try something else next time or visit one of the locations that inspired the PDX spawn if such a creature exists.

Chowder was served "warm" but not warm enough to my liking, and she refused to heat it up because of "cross contamination " Honestly what also threw me off was the service I got from Claudia here in Portland Airport. She could've said things in a better manner, there were no alternatives offered for my concern Chowder - 2/5 Service - 2/5

First time visiting PDX and I needed to grab something to eat before my flight. Mo's seemed like the perfect spot. I get to get seafood from a city close to the ocean. I ordered a cup of the clam chowder. It was nice but nothing to write home about. I ordered the fish and chips. Small amount of fish and decent amount of fries. The food is hot like they just pulled it out of the fryer. The food was great compared to the other airport options. I should have eaten before going to the airport.

Though, it looks good, this has got to be the most bland clam chowder I've ever tasted. It tastes like it was reconstituted from Campbell's clam chowder can. I typically don't like to eat clam chowder with bacon (although I love bacon) because I feel it overpowers the taste of the clams. However, the bacon flavor is non-existent but even worse, there is absolutely no clam flavor.--no sense that I'm actually eating a seafood dish. I've had chowders and soups made with clam that had a robust fresh, clam flavor but this chowder isn't it. I would call this a potato chowder because that's all it tasted like.

Ate at Moe's in Lincoln City, along Siletz Bay. The seating on benches was uncomfortable. I ordered Alfredo. It was carelessly prepared, with a canned sauce dumped on top of boiled pasta. I ordered grilled shrimp. They were tiny, dusted with some kind of spice, and overcooked. I remember the Mo's of years ago, and miss it. It was simple, good food. Today's Mo's is a shame. Service was average.

For a quick airport lunch, Mo's is a good choice I had their signature clam chowder with bacon that was very yummy The grilled fish tacos were also pretty good as was their cole slaw that gave the taco a nice creamy, crunchy texture and flavor Next time at SEATAC airport, I would eat again at MO's

I'm disappointed in myself because I went to a spot known for their fish n chips and ordered a cheeseburger. I must admit, it wasn't half bad. French fries were good too. The price was right too. Something I came to learn, was that food is priced the same as the Mo's outside of the airport. The same that can be said for the entirety of the food sold in the airport. My only complaint is that even though it was good, I wouldn't say it was worth the wait. It took a little long and I was the only one that was there. When I make it back to Portland, I'll go to the Mo's outside of the airport and I'll actually get what they're know for.

Airport food can be tricky. It can be very overpriced and not the best. Well, Mo's Seafood did not disappoint! Yes, it is more than some food outside of airports, BUT it was so good! I love good fish and chips and theirs was delicious. The fish tacos were so good too. I definitely will eat here again when I fly in/out of Portland! Also, their customer service was good and food was served in a good amount of time. They are located in sort of a food court area with a ton of tables and chairs in the middle of the terminal.

If you're not in the mood for MOD Pizza, PotBelly Sandwiches, or the other Asian options here at the food court section of this terminal, then I say give Mo's a try. Normally I would go to Henry's Tavern a couple of gates away, but that's only if I have extra time to kill and they're usually busy as hell and packed. If I only have about 20 minutes left to spare, then usually I'll just grab something fast from here. Here's a few things I've tried: ~ Grille Cod Fish Tacos ($10.95) with Spicy Garlic Cilantro Cabbage. Very tasty indeed! These tacos were what made for a good first impression, and they tasted really fresh too! I'm not a slaw fan, but I also didn't mind the spicy garlic cilantro cabbage on top as well. ~ Seafood Combinations ($13.95) with Alaskan Cod, Crispy Shrimp, and Clam Strips. The cod was excellent, but I thought the plate in general was too small. It gave me that, "What! $13.95 for this?" look on my face. I didn't really care about the shrimp or the tiny clam strips either. They just looked like salad toppings. Eh, wasn't very impressed. Should've had the tuna melt or po' boy instead. ~ Clam Chowder ($4.25 cup), now this I recommend trying! With my travels up and down the west coast, I'd say they make a pretty good, near-comparable tasting cup of chowder. A bit on the saltier side, but nice consistency not too soupy thin. Definitely tasted some clam pieces in there, and the potato chunks were hot, and a good size cut keeping the chowder nice and warm. If it wasn't for their chowder then I probably wouldn't have written this review. No issues with the staff during the times I've gone here, and that's just about it! Happy travels folks!

Decent place for fish and chips and chowder but you can't expect much from an airport. The size of the chowder bowl was big. The cod and French fries were decent.

I really wanted to give this place a higher rating, having visited their locations in Newport and Cannon Beach, but I really just can't. It was disappointing after being a frequent visitor of Ivar's in SeaTac. My husband and I ordered two of their house beers, which I know are brewed by rogue Brewery, and two bowls of chowder. There is an eating area in the middle of the airport that we carried our tray of food to, and while we happily drink our beer, which was the saving grace of the meal, the clam chowder was just mediocre and didn't taste like the stuff you get at the actual restaurants. It didn't really have much flavor and the texture was just okay. I think I'd skip it next time I'm in PDX honestly, or just get the beer. My husband said it was okay for airport food though, so... If you try it let me know what you think.

Delicious clam chowder! Great hamburgers and crispy fries all fresh and served hot! Friendly service. Hit the spot!

We enjoyed the clam chowder and the gigantic chicken salad. Quick service, airport style of in and out! Airport price but the quality is there! Right across from Starbuck's.

Another excellent meal at Mo's Seafood & Chowder, PDX Airport. One individual taking orders Sunday afternoon - cooking and serving meal - all done with a smile and positive attitude. - thank you Marcus for providing outstanding service and a tasty dining experience (Fish, clam strips, fried shrimp and coleslaw)

Delicious food! Made to order. Lots of condiments like tarter (tarter is decent), lemons, ketchup and I believe various hot sauces. Cashier was friendly. Food was priced right. Don't forget to try the Parmesan bread.

Of course, super delicious food and site! Beautiful view, great service. Whenever I am in Oregon, I have to eat here.

Gross. The chowder has weird bacon and way too many potatoes. The shrimp was great but the fish was boring and bland.

The cannon bowl was big and pretty tasty! It was not bad for airport quality food. The clam chowder was filling enough to eat after a long flight to Portland.

Ok, but will try some place else the next time I fly out of PDX Ordered the combo - halibut, shrimp and clam strips, with fries. Also got a Rogue River Kolsch beer. The beer was awesome, the fish very good, the shrimp were shrimp, the clam strips were passable, and the fries were limp and greesy. Tarter sauce and cocktail sauce we're good, far better than average fast food.

Often times I try to get to the PDX airport early because I take the train and am a worrier, but also because this is my favorite airport to hang out and eat at. Mo's is a tasty option if you're looking for a beer and some seafood goodness. I usually get something with fries here when I'm waiting around, and my usual is the breaded shrimp. They do a nice job of cooking it and the price is totally fair. I've also always have had great service and the line has moved quickly. They don't even side eye me when I make a second beer order! Definitely not for times when I'm cutting carbs, but Portland makes that tough anyway.

I came here for my last meal in Portland. I couldn't make up my mind. So, I got a little bit of everything. I got the fried sample platter, with a cup of clam chowder, and a marionberry cobber. I spent about $21 all together. Pretty steep for one person, but hey, last meal before I head back to California. The fried sample platter comes with: Fried cod, fried shrimp and their fried clams. The crust on these babies is pretty good, like a corn meal breading. Not a ton of seasoning, so, pair these with a squeeze of lemon and the sauces they provide and you will do pretty good. For me, the best part of the dish was the shrimp. It had the most flavor and worked best with the sauces. Next I tried the clam chowder. I think paired with the strong flavors of the fried fish and sauce, you can't really appreciate this one. It wasn't until I finished the rest of it at a later time, that I really got the taste. It's a really hearty, rich dish. It has more potatoes that I am used to, but had good flavor. Lastly, the marionberry cobbler. What it lacks in presentation is makes up in flavor! Now you can pay a bit more and get a scoop of ice cream, but I choose the whipped topping instead (it was free.) The whip cream is some of the best I have had in a while. The cream melted into the cobbler and created this big mess of a delicious dessert. The berry's aren't overly sweet, but pair well with the bread topping. This, frankly, was my favorite. The service workers here are also very sweet. I came back constantly asking for a bag or an extra lemon, and they provided without incident. My verdict? If you are from the Bay area, their sea food isn't going to knock your socks off. If you are hankering for some chowder though, this could hit the spot. YOU SHOULD COME FOR THE COBBLER THOUGH. Do yourself a favor, go to Stumptown, buy yourself a hot coffee and pair it with Mo's cobbler. You will have a good time.

Mo's Seafood? Mo' Money. Mo' Problems. All you's needs to knows about Mo's is that it's airport food. So, paying $14.95 for Beer-battered Halibut and Chips (upgrade from the regular Cod Fish & Chips) isn't gouging. Unfortunately, the fried fish was extra greasy and over-cooked, so, totally not worth whatever price they charge. I genuinely liked the crispy (also over-cooked) Fries more than the Fish. So, perhaps, Chips & Fish would be a better name for this seafood basket. Actually, my favorite part of the meal was a smooth, simple, and refreshing brew called Mo Ale (by Rogue Brewing). Mo's is ok ... PDX airport seafood.

Right in Portland airport early in the am, I was able to get their great clam chowder in a sourdough bowl. I was a very happy camper with the good prices abd fast and friendly service. Hubby had a traditional breakfast. He said it was delicious...especially the fried potatoes. Generous servings as well.

I always stop at a Mo's when I am traveling along the Oregon coast. There is just something special about eating a bowl of hot clam chowder on a cold day, while watching the waves crash into the ocean. The airport location naturally doesn't have the same ambiance. The food is still good, but not as great as when you have an ocean view or are super hungry after having played on the beach all day. Meal felt like a little bit of a let down, but perhaps it was a let down because of the lack of ambiance and not because the food wasn't good.

I usually walk right past food courts, especially in airports as more often than not, they have horrible food...but this little joint proved me wrong. Really good clam chowder here! The seafood and chips was pretty good too- really liked the clams. Friendly service too!

This was very good for airport food and my wife and I really liked the chowder. The price was good and service was quick as well. The fish sandwich was just so-so though and I wouldn't recommend getting it. Mo's is a good option if you're in the Portland airport!

The pictures are deceiving - don't trust them! I got the burger which was $9 and expected what was shown in the picture. Instead I got this. Clam chowder looked super oily or buttery?? Got a lot of clams but they were super chewy. I guess it was okay. Get McDonald's instead.

Flew into Portland from San Diego on a stop over and had some of the best Airport Clam Chowder I've ever had! It was also less than 10 bucks a bowl and that makes it a great bargain! The whole airport has kept prices lower than most other airports in the U.S. period. Will most definitely be coming back here next month on my layover on my way back to home.

Just about a year ago I stopped at the Mo's at the Portland airport and tried their clam chowder. I already gave a review on that. This time I tried their cod fish'n chips. I can't say the food was great because it wasn't. The french fries weren't exactly cold but they were hardly more than lukewarm. The fish was breaded in a panko type breading. The pieces were small and chunky. The fish was good inside but can't say the breading added much to it. Would I stop for chowder or for fish again? Probably not.