Decoy

Dropped in after a hike in Forest Park. My first visit, but it won’t be my last. Kimmie, the bartender/waitress/server, was exceptionally good at her job and extremely friendly. I had the chicken salad which was not only huge but very tasty. I’m planning on bringing back a big group of hikers this Spring…today I was scouting for the restaurant…found it!

Absolutely love this place!! My boyfriend and I come in at least once a week, sometimes even more. Their weekly specials are the best in town, cannot go wrong with the thursday pizza special! We've been coming for quite some time and have to say the new owners have done a great job with their transition :)

I’ve never had a complaint about this place! They have mastered American, Chinese and Pizza. The potstickers are heaven on earth! They’re huge and juicy. The proportions are generous and the prices fair. I appreciate the vibe, a lot of locals. Lotto machines, juke box and a restaurant area for families. They cover all bases

Friday's special is Fish and Chips with a cup of chowder for $13.95. Fish was well done as was the fries. Bigger cut so they stayed hotter longer than usual which was great because I hate cold fries. The best home made tartar sauce ever. OMG, the chowder was so good. Lots of clam flavor and chunky with potatoes and onions. The only downer was the cole slaw but that's just a personal preference. It was ok but I like old school come slaw like KFC. LOL It's not a fancy or sterile place. It's a cozy bar and grill. I would definitely go again.

Very clean restaurant & bar, men's restroom was also very clean. The service was good especially considering it was only one bartender who was also the waitress and the cashier, stopped in for lunch she was doing everything except cooking.

Very good food and service were great. Our waitress was awesome. We went there for breakfast.

First time trying their Chinese fare. Was that fresh crab meat in them thar crab puffs?! Beat we’ve ever had. General Tsoa had big meaty pieces and good sauce. Need more heat! Rice was good. And the fresh broccoli was a nice touch. Will be back to try more Chinese and pizza.

There have been a lot of rumors and unfortunate comments that have gone around about the new owners and the state of the Decoy, and it makes me said that such a wonderful community could treat people the way they have.

I've been a customer of the Decoy long enough to remember when Peter and Jane bought it, and when they did people freaked out in the exact same way; "It's going to be different", "They're going to change it", "What are we going to do?", and it turns out everyone loved Peter and Jan and the changes they brought. And, look at us know - we're all upset that they've retired.

Jeff and Chelsea are the new owners of the Decoy and have been doing what they can to make it, and keep it, the place that we all love. There are going to be changes and bumps along the way, and that's inevitable, but instead of trash talking them and/or the Decoy, why don't we put the rumor mill to bed, and instead provide constructive comments while patronizing their establishment, and empower them to be the fabulous owners I think think they can be. We are all a part of an amazing community who genuinely care for and respect one another, so let's give Jeff and Chelsea a chance to succeed.

food was amazing and the service was absolutely incredible. “Linntens living room” i heard a couple of times and definetly fits the vibe. would 100% recommend this place for anyone in the area!

I have frequented here with my friends often for their phenomenal Chinese. They are always accommodating and the staff are excellent! Anytime I'm passing through Linnton I have to eat at The Decoy. Love love love!

A staple of the Linnton community for decades. I have work out on Sauvie Island occasionally and look forward to it as I’m lucky enough to get to stop by. Great food. Very reasonably priced beverages. Awesome bartenders.

The patrons here are the BEST ever! The regulars are so welcoming, everyone else is so nice! Just a chill little spot on the way to the coast 🤙

Pretty cool old place, always wanted to stop in because it's in a cool old neighborhood called linnton that used to be a happenin town. Neat history.

Must eat here! If want to walk into a different happier time, go to the Decoy! Because it is like the TV show CHEERS, guaranteed a great time, good food and friendly people. The bar also does generous pours, so you get the most bang for your buck!

Peter the owner is the unofficial mayor of Linton as he has lived there forever and knows the name of most his customers. For a great meal with friends or family this place can’t be beat. Amazing to go MENU as they bring in a different cook most nights for specials. Of Chicago, Seattle, SF and PDX, best chowmein or garlic chicken I had this year. I travel a lot on the road for work as a consultant and skip eating in Portland to just drive a few minutes west along the river to the Decoy. They bring in a Mexican cook for Taco Tuesdays, master pizza maker for Thursdays and so forth, so you can have something fantastic at a good price every night that uses quality fresh ingredients, like the hand made noodles for the chowmein. If you want that Portlandia one of a kind place to tell your friends about that has funky decor and is a time warp to a time when people cared about what they cooked, this is the perfect place to have a fun night with friends or family.

Why the best Chinese food! On the road most of the teriyaki chicken I find at restaurants is thin thingy strips and only average quality. At the Decoy, they make fresh teriyaki sauce for each order and something I have not viewed any other restaurant do. Also the teriyaki meals at the Decoy are thick juicy pieces of fresh chicken and more than twice the meat I get at other places. At a Hilton Hotel in LA, I paid a fortune for teriyaki chicken dinner that had less flavor and a fraction of the chicken, so I can tell you from being on the road all time you get better flavor and great value at the Decoy. They also have a side parking lot for easy access for people on the go like myself. Great for a family dinner and I go there with my best friend to relax, while enjoying great food.

Stopped by for lunch the other day and it was really good. The prices are low & the drinks are good. The menu is wild... there is Chinese food, pizza, burgers... are group had some of everything and all enjoyed it.

This place is so adorable. Good food, good fun, and super inexpensive. The Chinese food is amazing, the burgers were great, and the drinks were strong (in a good way). There's pool, a juke box and some arcade games. The people were friendly and we ended up staying until closing. 10/10 would recommend.

Amazing food. Super fun time. Had a great chat with the owner behind the bar when I was eating there on my way through town. Definitely recommend and will be back again :)

My new favorite place to relax and enjoy the crowd. AAAA++++ Highly recommended

Go eat here!!! the food and everyone working is awesome.

We go every weekend. Great food and staff, we love kimmie!