Restaurants in Salem

“Disclaimer, I didn't eat the food myself as I'm plant based. Dennis and Auntie makes it homey. When I look at the pictures and food, it feels authentic and rich, yummies families eat. Portions are great. Definitely smells tempting while I'm enroute to deliver these. Ordered BBQ pork skewers for my Greek friend and he can't stop raving about it. He asked me to get more for him on his birthday. Got the pork adobo for another friend. OMG! Delicious! He's a born and raised Louisiana chef so quite judgy when it comes to food. Definitely, ordering some dishes for my visiting family!”

“Loved the cozy vibe, amazing food, and the bartender’s great craft beer picks. A true hidden gem in Salem.”

“Great food good atmosphere at the right price”

“I didn’t think I’d find good Korean food in Salem - I was raised in San Diego & lived in Portland for a few years so I’m a lil food snob - but seriously y’all, this place is a gem. I’m used to having to pay over $100 for good Korean food, and extra for banchan - this place hooked it up! They refilled our banchans not just once but THRICE! And they were genuinely sweet the whole time. The food was fantastic - authentic and felt homemade. The portions were great, taste was great - overall a wonderful experience, and I am looking forward to bringing folks here!
Also - they do a lot of community/philanthropic work. You can taste/see it in their food - it looks like they’re here to actually give good food, not just make money. I’m super happy to have found this place!”

“Stopped by yesterday and discovered this wonderful shop. The service was excellent, the space was clean, the baby cake we tried was exceptional. I would definitely recommend this bakery.”

“I frequently go to xicha for meals with family and friends. We love the food and the atmosphere. Last weekend we had them cater an event for us. The food got many compliments and the service was fabulous.”

“Really amazing tacos!! Fabulous tortillas handmade and we had three different tacos all delicious!! Eat here!”

“A worker Matt helped me check for allergies in the cookies so my 2 year old daughter could also enjoy a fun little family treat. He was very professional and very helpful. Would definitely come to this location again.

Dietary restrictions: They have a allergy list for every item they have and seem more then willing to help you check it”

“So much fun making the Grinch cake!! If you haven’t participated in the cake class yet you need too! So much fun and you get to be super creative!”

“The food was absolutely delicious and exceeded our expectations. We ordered separate gravies for our child and ourselves, and the spice levels were perfectly tailored—mild and flavorful for the kid, and just the right amount of heat for us. The attention to detail in the preparation was truly commendable.

The Roti and Naan were soft, fresh, and incredibly tasty. The Paneer Butter Masala and Vegetable Kadai were bursting with flavor and cooked to perfection. The Dal Tadka was another standout—comforting, aromatic, and wonderfully spiced.

What made the experience even better was the excellent service. The staff were humble, attentive, and genuinely welcoming, making us feel comfortable and well taken care of throughout our meal.

Overall, a fantastic dining experience with great food, thoughtful preparation, and warm hospitality. Highly recommended!”

“The Best cookies I've ever had that were pre-made in a store. I love the variety they have week to week. And how they have different ones for each season, hands down delicious.”

“Jay was a complete gentleman and Delight. His wife has good taste with the honeysuckle. Soap in the bathroom very clean and very good food”

“Fantastic selection of drinks! Good quality of tea. Great people!”

“Tried Royal Thai for the first time today. It was wonderful! Fresh ingredients, variety of dishes on the menu and a quiet, clean and intimate setting. We will be going back..”

“Classy environment, attentive staff, and fantastic food. We had the Wagyu steak and Grouper entrees.”

“100% recommend. Great wine, view and staff.”

“Had a lunch with here with girl friends. Our server, Aiden, was so fun and amazing! Food was incredible and wine was exquisite! We plan this as a yearly event now. This is a wonderful winery with great service as well as wine and food!”

“We stopped in for a quick bite. Nothing fancy, just a standard Taqueria. The employees were friendly and the food was really good. The carne asada was my favorite, so I went back for seconds.”

“We tried the Fried Ice Cream for dessert. We're taking a many years long survey of who has the best. La Vida Catrina does, IMO. Former best, now second best, was in San Pedro, CA.”

“I would like to THANK the Owners, and Staff, of the Half Penny! You made accommodations for a dual family Birthday party for us today. The food was delicious, the staff took care of our needs, and the customer service was PHENOMENAL! You can tell that they really support not only their customers, but each other, as well. THANK YOU, again, for the great experience! I plan on enjoying their nightlife very soon. 😁”

“Incredible food and atmosphere. I ordered from the Barista Maddy and she was an absolute pleasure to be around.”

“Met with a smile. Noah is a great server. Good food and service. Restrooms were clean. Even the handrail in handicap stall was clean. Noah told us this location won an award from OG!”

“Excellent, I have been on a run of Sushi lately. Been here 5 times in the last 4 weeks. Food is clean, fresh and delicious!”

“Great wines and great live music!”

“Delicious Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay was excellent! The atmosphere and staff are top notch!”

“Good foods Delicious recommend you to try it and you will like it.”

“Our waitress was amazing!! So attentive and always asking if we needed anything! Our drinks and food was amazing and soooo good!!”

“The Staff is great the food it's great”

“Excellent food with great menu options. Perfect for people who need gluten free.”

“Easily some of the best Thai food in Salem. The inside is small, quiet, and extremely pleasant. It's like going to a family member's house. And if you ask for spicy, you can actually get spicy!”

“Great service as soon as I walked in the door. Fast service.”

“The food was great, just not how we ordered it. They were immediately apologetic with many options of how to resolve it and a sincere apology, not alot of that these days we will definitely be back!”

“kennya is the best. food was good. She was the most attentive server ever. will come back!”

“Since this location got a new graveyard Worker the wait times have been cut down tremendously!! Darius has good customer service our order is always made quickly and correctly, we no longer avoid going to this subway!! You guys got a loyal customer back!”

“Highly recommended! The best part is the restaurant is located inside the same building as the "Pilot" gas station/convenient mart. I always enjoy their vast selection of snacks, drinks, novelty items, car accessories, and other random nick knax. Their restrooms are very nice, a lot larger than most other places, and are kept pretty clean "usually." They even have showers available "for a cost." I find myself stopping by even if I don't need any gas, just to see whats new in their selection.”

“The 2 taco deal is my favorite, I usually get 2 orders with the tacos sauce packets. The seasoned curly fries are great and I like the stuffed Jalapeños and egg rolls too. The burgers and chicken sandwiches are always tasty and the breakfast menu has great breakfast burritos if you like a pretty big breakfast to start your day! And if you're usually up late like I am, there's only a few options to choose from so it's a plus that Jack In The Box is open late so I can have late night tacos!”

“it was very tasty 😋 and quick loved the crunchy 🌮 tacos”

“Normally when I order from here, the food is absolutely excellent, fresh, and pretty damn good.
However, I ordered 8/4 around 8:25pm and their quality tarnished quite a bit. My DBL bonus jack combo was very mediocre, fries were cold and a bit stale, and the burger itself was supposed to be a double but it looked like a single. And the cheesecake I ordered was missing entirely. The one time I order at night the quality of the food goes down significantly.”

“Majority of the employees are friendly and reliable. Except for the brown and blond highlighted hair hispanic girl refused to give my boyfriend and I her name...she was judgemental, failed to give me a receipt.”

“Absolutely love their food! I had the mixed Dal with naan and mango lassi today at Checkpoint 221. The Dal was very flavorful and perfect spice as ordered! 100% recommend!!”

“Online ordering is very easy and when we picked it up, the food looked even better than in the photos. Our order was done right on time and was the most delicious Thai food I’ve had in Oregon or NY. I can’t remember having Thai food anywhere else, but it’s likely better than that too. The salad rolls and papaya salad were my favorite but the grilled pork was an important part of the meal.”

“8/31/2025 was my 1st time being there! I was meeting friends here! I come in everything was cleaned and I ordered my food and got sushi it was super yummy and worth the money!”

“I love the variety of food for most diets. I spent my birthday their last March and everyone in my party had a great time! And if you do the large order of wings at Chubby Bao House, make sure you bring your appetite or a friend, seriously huge portions!”

“Best breakfast/lunch place in Salem! Large portions, fair pricing, and good service ☺️”

“The best burger not only in Salem, but in the known universe. Go here, seriously.”

“I love this place! Great food, prices, staff, and atmosphere. The food was delicious and customer service was great. It was my first time here a couple weeks ago. The staff helped recommend their favs which was outstanding. I couldn’t decide, so I had a few different dishes with my husband. Ice cream was perfect and they gave huge scoops. I couldn’t get enough of the salsa. I will be back and I appreciate you guys. Highly recommend.”

“We had a craving for dessert and bought a frozen pie at the grocery store because it looked good! Never heard of Willamette Valley Pie before. AMAZING… fresh ingredients, tasty, excellent apples. WOWZA, this was the best pie I have had in decades!”

“First time at Bo & Vine yesterday & still thinking about how great it was today. The burgers were scrumptious so I'm trying the chicken next time! The fries, tots, & sauces were outstanding. And try the hard cider shake! You won't be sorry 😋”

“Always love Fuji... Miso soup is always the best! Thank you for always be so good!”

“Food was alright just a tad over cooked. Waitress was not very nice. The place is old and needs updated and the floors were disgusting! The menu did not have the correct price so if your on a budget, you get to guess how much more the price is.”

“Food is amazing , generous amount and staff friendly 💕”

“It’s literally the best. The combination of all the flavors on their sliders is unmatched, and it’s always the same quality every time. I don’t have any photos to share because why would I wait to take a picture when I have something so delicious waiting for me.”

“Whether you want to have a good drink, eat elevated bar food, play pool/darts or dance your butt off, Mykie’s is the place to be. The bartenders (especially Aubree, Meghan and of course Mykie) make you feel welcomed and give you good banter. 10/10 recommend for any person looking for their next go to spot.”

“Amazing food amazing service from Paulina go check her out”

“Overall I had a great time with my family. You can do everything in this one place and it's not overly crowded.
We socialized, drink, ate and played games.
The only downfall is parking. Finding a parking space can be a little difficult but the service was great and I had an awesome time with my family.
21 and over.”

“I came to Offbeat Coffee for the first time today. The drinks were beautifully crafted, the baked goods were delicious, the atmosphere was somehow a cross between vibrant and cozy, and the servers were top notch with their customer service!”

“Came out to lunch for our first time here. My mouth started salivating as soon as the scent coming from the kitchen hit my nose!!! Lemme tell you, the food did not disappoint! It was everything my nose described and more 😊”

“I love the laid back atmosphere where delicious food is served. Fresh salads with a variety of ingredients are very satisfying. The hearty wraps are made with wonderful combinations. My favorite are the sweet potato fries. They have a variety of sauces for dips too. I deeply appreciate the fact that they deliver Thanksgiving and Christmas meals. I have limited mobility and have difficulty preparing large meals. I can have the family over and be a happy hostess as a result of this service.”

“The person taking my order was very knowledgeable and helpful, the juice was perfect. The only thing not perfect is the drive thru, but I am not complaining about that because it is nice to have the option!”

“It’s nice to get a breakfast burrito under $10 that is tasty/filling and not saturated with grease… keep up the good work 🔥👍

Ask for the verde if you have a low spice tolerance, the red sauce which I think is a crema is a 7/10 for me. 🥵”

“The customer service and food is awesome 😎”

“We were in Salem for a concert at the Elsinore Theatre on Friday, November 1st, and were lucky enough to find the Wild Pear, to get something to eat before concert. I wanted to try everything on the menu, it sounded so good! I ordered the Butternut soup & Pear salad. Both were fabulous, & I can't wait to drive back to Salem to check out other items on the menu. We had awesome service and were greeted & shown to a table right away. You will not be disappointed! I will definitely be back, & wish you were closer to Vancouver, WA!!”

“Muy Rica la comida 100% Recomendado”

“One of my favorite places to eat or get takeout. Wonderful food, prices, and staff. We have been coming since they opened awhile ago and we are happy everytime with the food and service. The Owner especially is so nice.”

“The best place to eat vietnameses food and very friendly service”

“I just got the ginger salmon and spam musubi. This is the best salmon I've ever gotten in Salem. Will be ordering again.”

“Great food. Friendly staff.”

“I write reviews for Yelp also and I specialize in winkling out venues where seniors alone feel welcome. And I range as far south as Albany. Of all the coffee houses I have tried, the Urban Grange has been the most consistently reliable and satisfying. Coffee and bake goods are the best in town, parking is the most convenient, and waits are short.”

“Sweetly Baked is my favorite Salem sweet spot! My partner is celiac and loves the GF brownie, cookie, and cupcake selections! His favorite is the mint brownie—yum! My go-to are the sweet kolaches, champagne cupcakes (both the raspberry and strawberry are divine), and the chocolate covered pretzels tossed in seasonal sprinkles. The coffee is great, and the sandwiches and salads hit the spot when you have a bit of time to linger. Everything is soft, fresh, and delicious!”

“Had great food (incredible twister fries) and great beer at this place. Hootenanny is like nothing I’ve ever tried. Great decor, chill vibe, and a killer 90s alt playlist (Deftones, Smashing Pumpkins!). Server was fun and attentive. Not sure what has changed since the last sh1tty review they got but I’d go here again in a heartbeat.”

“This is my new favorite breakfast spot. So many unique pastries I change my mind about what to get 5 times before ordering. The decor and atmosphere is really nice too. Both times I went there was a musician playing live music. The only downside is it’s hard to find parking sometimes.”

“Amazing foods for such a great price. Fantastic service EVERY time, friendly and clean. Great owner, takes pride in his staff, service and restaurant. FAR superior to other ice creams plus, shops around town. Haven't been this happy since I was a child.”

“We had the spicy noodle soup and Lanzhou beef noodle soup and they were both delicious. This place is a good mix of authentic Chinese food and American Chinese food, we’ll be back!”

“Great people and food. Best Indian food in Salem by far!!!”

“The food and margaritas are always fantastic, and the portions are huge!! Manuel is absolutely the best waiter around!!!”

“Bear wolf is amazing. If you are in/around the capital mall area or you are willing to travel inward and love a good deli make the trip. The sandwiches are made up of excellent cuts of meat, fresh bread and veggies, and the flavor is perfect. The owner is also great. Support a local small business, you won’t be disappointed!”

“Amazing carrot cake!! 🍰 so good”

“This is a perfectly acceptable, traditional American breakfast dinner, with a pretty good homemade country fried steak, but the place is too small so please go somewhere else lol.”

“Awesome food! My favorite truck in All of Salem! Tried many items from here and nothing had disappointed me!! 😋 🫶🏻”

“So, so yumm! These cupcakes are seriously special… made with REAL ingredients, these will likely outshine your best home-mades!”

“I am a coffee snob, according to my husband ;) , but this coffee is amazing! I have had several different drinks made several different ways and every time it’s perfection! The ladies that work their are super nice and helpful. My kids and dogs love going there too :)”

“Delicious Japanese food. Very authentic. Love this place”

“I'm disappointed in myself for waiting so long to try this place! The restaurant is very clean and well lit and the staff is super friendly. We tried the fish tacos, shrimp tacos and pork street tacos. All were exceptional! The salsa bar is amazing with tasty salsa, crisp pickled carrots and yummy grilled onions with whole jalepeno! And the best part... the price! It's hard to find any food places open past 9pm or affordable anymore, in Bend. I'm happy to say, " We've found our new spot!"”

“nobodies cheese is better.”

“Starbucks on church Street is my favorite coffee shop in Salem! The baristas are a top notch crew who are extremely hard working and always so friendly and personable! They make My drinks perfectly and timely in the drive through! This is the best Starbucks experience in our town! This Crew are amazing people!”

“Great service as soon as I walked in the door. Fast service.”

“Apple Pancake is to die for - I actually walked 2-1/2 miles for one! While it has become pricey, it is well worth it.”

“Excellent, I have been on a run of Sushi lately. Been here 5 times in the last 4 weeks. Food is clean, fresh and delicious!”

“Excellent tasting food!! Excellency service, fast efficient and friendly!”

“Have driven by this establishment many times, finally stopped. What a gem! The place is unassuming but very clean. Came for breakfast, surprisingly large selection. We got breakfast burritos. Very affordable. They were huge, and excellent quality. Did I happen to say huge? Cheese, potatoes, eggs, your choice of breakfast meats and cooked to perfection. I added refried beans, crema, onions, cilantro and the salsa that came with chips...excellent! The waitstaff were friendly and helpful to non Latinos. Would I eat here again? Absolutely 💯!!! If you are looking for somewhere to eat, I highly recommend 👌”

“Garibaldi Mexican restaurant has been a wonderful place to have our meetings. We have enjoyed the customer service and food has been fantastic. Looking forward to our next meeting”

“We were in Salem for a concert at the Elsinore Theatre on Friday, November 1st, and were lucky enough to find the Wild Pear, to get something to eat before concert. I wanted to try everything on the menu, it sounded so good! I ordered the Butternut soup & Pear salad. Both were fabulous, & I can't wait to drive back to Salem to check out other items on the menu. We had awesome service and were greeted & shown to a table right away. You will not be disappointed! I will definitely be back, & wish you were closer to Vancouver, WA!!”

“I came in on the 3rd of September and I needed a quick sandwich for my husband who was having surgery. I have never been there before but the young lady who helped me was courteous and very helpful. She was alone and she handled an awkward situation very well. My husband loved the sandwich! We will be back!”

“Had a lunch with here with girl friends. Our server, Aiden, was so fun and amazing! Food was incredible and wine was exquisite! We plan this as a yearly event now. This is a wonderful winery with great service as well as wine and food!”

“Just like my mom used to make in County Meath”

“My favorite coffee and coffee place! I love the gals that work the West Salem spot. I look forward to my Sunday trip out just so I can see them and get a good cup of coffee. The gals remember my favorite flavors and they always! have a smile and welcoming greetings. I don’t go anywhere else. Keep it up! Oh; they deserve a raise 😊”

“Tried Royal Thai for the first time today. It was wonderful! Fresh ingredients, variety of dishes on the menu and a quiet, clean and intimate setting. We will be going back..”

“there live fish and selfish are the best”

“Relaxed atmosphere with good service ,good food, good prices. Heck yes!”

“A worker Matt helped me check for allergies in the cookies so my 2 year old daughter could also enjoy a fun little family treat. He was very professional and very helpful. Would definitely come to this location again.

Dietary restrictions: They have a allergy list for every item they have and seem more then willing to help you check it”

“Great service as soon as I walked in the door. Fast service.”

“kennya is the best. food was good. She was the most attentive server ever. will come back!”

“Food is amazing , generous amount and staff friendly 💕”

“It’s literally the best. The combination of all the flavors on their sliders is unmatched, and it’s always the same quality every time. I don’t have any photos to share because why would I wait to take a picture when I have something so delicious waiting for me.”

“The Illuminati welcomes those qualified men and women who are interested in the possibility of joining the brotherhood-to become a member of a Fraternity whose members and principles have shaped the world and our history.Men and women age 18 and older who believe in a Supreme Being and meet the qualifications and standards for membership are eligible to petition for membership. We welcome men and women of every country, Men and women age 18 and older who believe in a Supreme Being and meet the qualifications and standards for membership are eligible”

“8/31/2025 was my 1st time being there! I was meeting friends here! I come in everything was cleaned and I ordered my food and got sushi it was super yummy and worth the money!”

“I stopped in today for the first time with my daughter. What a need inviting place to stop for a meal amd coffee. I had the turkey crepe and my daughter had the blta crepe, they were both very good! I also had the salted caramel cold brew and my daughter had an iced coffee, I can't remeber the name but it had French vanilla, caramel and white chocolate, coffees were great and not bitter.”

“Great food good atmosphere at the right price”

“I'm a regular at The Sassy Onion and I highly recommend. the food is awesome and a shout out to ALL staff...you guys are the best.”

“I didn’t think I’d find good Korean food in Salem - I was raised in San Diego & lived in Portland for a few years so I’m a lil food snob - but seriously y’all, this place is a gem. I’m used to having to pay over $100 for good Korean food, and extra for banchan - this place hooked it up! They refilled our banchans not just once but THRICE! And they were genuinely sweet the whole time. The food was fantastic - authentic and felt homemade. The portions were great, taste was great - overall a wonderful experience, and I am looking forward to bringing folks here!
Also - they do a lot of community/philanthropic work. You can taste/see it in their food - it looks like they’re here to actually give good food, not just make money. I’m super happy to have found this place!”

“So much fun making the Grinch cake!! If you haven’t participated in the cake class yet you need too! So much fun and you get to be super creative!”

“The staff was AMAZING for my Make a Wish family’s send-off party! Diana, Chris, Julia, and friends were so accommodating from setup of our table, serving food, and helping assist the final clean up. Every staff member wore Disney gear, from entire costumes and Pajama onesies to mouse ear headbands. Mirabel/Julia was a most wonderful waitress and the whole family loved her. Their team provided an entire party for us, filled with balloons, Encanto glasses, crazy straws, and even helped us setup additional decorations. I could tell they were so excited to apart of something special, and the thing is, they were the ones that made it so special. One server told me “we’ve been shopping for this for weeks!” They all smiled as they came by the table to say hello to our wish family. The entire restaurant transformed just for our wish and it was an amazing experience. My heart was touched by the joyful nature of these employees. Everyone came together to celebrate my wish kid, and I am forever grateful for their thoughtfulness. So often we talk about our wish kids bringing hope to the world, but now I realize that the hope also comes from those who come to help. Thank you for being part of our wish granting team <3 - Kiana & Jan (I’d like to add photos to the original post but the button isn’t working so I’ve added them to the comments!)”

“Outrageously good burgers and fries!! Best blue cheese burger ever, and the fries are delicious too.”

“Excellent food with great menu options. Perfect for people who need gluten free.”

“Absolutely delicious Ethiopian food, a must visit, every dish has a different set of spices and flavors, not spicy, many vegetarian dishes, no pork products, delicious roasted fresh daily coffee called bunnah, wonderful customer service, I recommend the sampler platter and also doro wat dish. I felt very welcome and comfortable. Lovely place”

“Highly recommended! So good! Excellent service.”

“The whole place was off, most the workers seemed to just be unhappy. The food was good, the coffee was OK.

Just to much negativity from the workers and with it being on the fairview training site you half expected Nurse Ratched to walk through the door at any minute.”

“This is the best middle eastern food I’ve had in as long as I can remember. The beef Arabi is absolutely out of this world. I’ll be coming back to Salem just to eat here.”

“always friendly and welcoming to me and my friends thank you for the hard work you do.”

“Great pizza with a nice char on the crust. White sauce had a good garlic flavor with a peppery linger. Red sauce was flavorful without harsh acidity. Nice and clean location, well setup , plan to do the rooftop when the weather allows.”

“My wife and I had a Sunday brunch date at Honey & Co. This was my first time here and we had a great date. The atmosphere is cozy and nice both having a higher scale artsy feeling and down to earth diner essence. We ordered the vegetable omelette with prime rib and the corned beef hash with poached eggs potatoes fruit cup and potatoes. Both had healthy portions of meat and tasted very fresh. It wasn’t overly greasy and had great flavor. The poached eggs had great texture with a perfect yolky center. The staff was very friendly and took good care helping us navigate the menu with our gluten free needs. We got our food in a timely fashion even though the place was full. We didn’t have to wait too long for a table and got sat quickly.”

“The remodel is soooo cute and this is SUCH good pizza. I cannot rave enough. I’ve followed them since their popups at Ike Box so I’m so happy they’ve grown into the space they are now. Well deserved! I’m also super into the Cesar salad with the corn nuts?! Amazing. Please never leave!!”

“All there food is delicious and made perfectly”

“food was wonderful, it was our first time trying the food at this restaurant ot did not disappoint.”

“The food at this place is phenominal, I have been here for both dinner and brunch, both were excellent. I must say their version of chicken and waffles was the best I have ever had.”

“I have made a lot of orders from let them eat cake no matter when I called she was always there and she always done an awesome job I will recommend her to anyone. She is awesome”

“Riquísimo todo, recién hecha la gordita de lengua.”

“I saw their FB post and it sounded interesting, so I Googled them to take a look at their whole menu. What caught my eye was the birria egg rolls, so I thought I’d give them a try, and boy am I glad I did. I opted for the avocado salsa and that made them even more yummy. Will have guacamole on hand next time because I think that would be amazing, will definitely be getting those again.”

“I love the name and idea. Don't u?”