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The Galley - Portland

4.4 166 reviews Closed 11 Water St, Portland, ON K0G 1V0, Canada

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The Galley is a casual restaurant located at 11 Water St in Portland, Ontario. It offers a diverse menu with a focus on hand-prepared dishes that highlight fresh ingredients and straightforward flavors. The menu features a variety of salads, including Boathouse Greens, Fajita Salad, Caesar Salad, Quinoa Bowl, and Island Time Salad. For those seeking handheld options, The Galley serves items like The Canoe, The Pontoon, The Yacht, WaterCraft Beer BBQ Burger, Nate's Spicy Chicken Sandwich, Southwest Chicken Wrap, and Chicken Caesar Wrap. The restaurant is also known for its popular chicken wings and snack-style sides such as Island Fries, Galley Poutine, Crispy Fries, and Kettle Chips. The atmosphere at The Galley is relaxed and welcoming, suitable for a casual meal by the waterfront. Its location and menu combine to create a convenient local spot that offers a balance of comfort food and light fare, reflecting the laid-back character of the area.

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Service options

Outdoor seating
Takeout
Dine-in
Delivery

Highlights

Live music
Rooftop seating
Sports

Dining options

Lunch
Dinner
Dessert
Seating

Amenities

Bar onsite

Note: Amenity details are aggregated from verified visits, the venue's website and Google. They may change without notice. We recommend confirming key details (pet policy, accessibility, reservations) directly with The Galley - Portland before visiting.

Reviews for The Galley - Portland

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Review highlights

Based on 166 reviews

The Galley has consistently earned praise for its inviting lakeside location and fresh, welcoming atmosphere, making it a favored spot for both locals and visitors. Reviewers frequently highlight the quality and variety of the food, noting particularly accommodating options for dietary restrictions such as gluten-free and vegan preferences. The service is widely commended for being friendly, knowledgeable, and attentive, contributing to a warm and inclusive dining experience. Guests appreciate the ability to dock boats nearby, enhancing the restaurant's appeal for waterfront dining. While some mention occasional delays in food service, this is generally seen as a minor issue in light of the overall positive experience. Live music, scenic views, and a relaxed ambiance further add to The Galley’s charm, securing its reputation as a cherished destination in Portland, Ontario.

Danny Cooley

Jun 30, 2025

This is our third trip to the galley this year. We've been going here for 5 years now. This might be the best year yet! Fresh Atmosphere, Great Food and Smiling Helpful Waitresses that make you feel welcome upon each visit! Also how do you beat eating lake side? Happy to have this spot around....also love that I can dock my boat right at the restaurant.

Paul McNamara

Jun 18, 2025

Amazing sunset on the Galley Restaurant rooftop Staff were genuinely welcoming and helpful. Food was hot and the beer was cold. We will be back.

Kelli Cassidy

Jun 18, 2025

What a rare find; lovely location, service and delicious food. We were a party of 12. A couple of us with food allergies and preferences. Excellent service, very knowledgeable and they have a menu that has something for everyone including vegan, gluten free. Location right over the water with both inside and outside seating. Live music was a bonus. Highly recommend

Brittany Cunningham

Jun 08, 2025

The food was really great and our server Lena was super friendly and helpful. She gave great service and was knowledgeable about celiac and had a lot of gluten free options, I had the lobster and shrimp roll on a gluten free bun and loved it, superb sweet potato fries too. The only minor issue we had was that it took about 45 mins from when we sat down to when we got our food but I think our server mentioned that a group of 18 people had come in just before us so I think that contributed to it. They did bring us our drinks and appetizer soup fairly quickly it was just the mains that took a long time. Overall though I would come back.

David Gibson

Jun 02, 2025

Boated in on July 10th & enjoyed yet another wonderful lunch overlooking the Marina & bay. We have enjoyed the Galley's excellent food & exceptional service for over 10 years. I highly recommend them. You will not be disappointed. Thank you to the hostess, our waitress & the kitchen staff for friendly smiles, attentive service, & delicious food!

Jerome Buisson

Jun 01, 2025

If heaven exists, it's probably something looking like this place. A perfect combo of lovely service, delicious food and a perfect view! We stopped there a bit randomly, and it would have been a shame to miss that... a calm and peaceful stop with a stunning view to take your time and forget about the rest!

Sarah Elizabeth Hillier

Apr 07, 2025

Went for later dinner. We sat on the roof top patio, and it was super cute and chill. We had ordered two alcoholic beverages, super tasty. Had deep fried pickles to start, my husband had one of the burgers with fries and gravy; very delicious. I had the chicken tacos with sweet potato fries which was amazing. We then had the cheese cake for dessert. Our server was super sweet and great customer service. Absolutely need to go back to try more items on the menu, and we can't wait.