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!”

“Friendly service, outdoor patio, and great patatas bravas!”

“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!”

“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”

“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.”

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

“5 ☆☆☆☆☆It was our first time there.The food and dining experience with absolutely amazing. It was also my birthday‼️”

“The food is delicious, I experienced the Chicken Korma with the garlic naan bread. The portions are enormous and fresh. Definitely recommend and I will most definitely eat here again. The customer service was great, we were greeted with a smile despite the weather being scorching. Thank you for a great experience Little India”

“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..”

“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.”

“The goat curry and the eggplant curry were extremely delicious, very flavorful and fresh. The goat meat was very tender. The portions were huge. The server was very helpful, and the atmosphere was clean and friendly in a pretty tree lined street mall. Would definitely come back.”

“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.”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“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”

“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!”

“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. 😁”

“Great wines and great live music!”

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

“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.”

“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!”

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

“We stopped here on a road trip through Salem in April and again this past week. Delicious food and drinks and great salsa options as well. Very reasonable prices and fast and friendly service. I’m sure we’ll go there again next time we’re in Salem!

Kid-friendliness: Very kid-friendly and accessible”

“Amazing wine and amazing people”

“Small restaurant with excellent quality food and good portions. The atmosphere is plead the wait staff friendly.

I just keep going back for more.”

“I am blown away by the Gluten Free pizza here, pretty much the best here in Canby!!!!!”

“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”

“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!”

“The food was so good and severs was very good”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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!”

“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.”

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

“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!”

“Went in and had the sweet and sour chicken lunch that came with the entree, crab puffs, rice and egg flour soup. The staff was very friendly and the inside was bright and clean ?”

“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!”

“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.”

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

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

“Great service! Quick, friendly, and personable. Restaurant was clean and had such a fun vibe. Upbeat music and eclectic style. Ordered takeout and received my full order. Dave Bites and Sliders were fantastic, as usual!”

“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 😋”

“Wow, we found this place while passing through Salem. I had never tried Indian food. After this place, I am now a fan of the cuisine. The flavors were amazing, and the food was so fresh and full of flavor. Absolutely amazing experience must go. I will be back again and again.”

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

“Muy Rica la comida 100% Recomendado”

“TokyRoll is our favorite sushi spot in Salem! The sushi is delicious and a great value! They are very kind and happy to customize orders!”

“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.”

“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.”

“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.”

“The customer service and food is awesome 😎”

“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!! 😋 🫶🏻”

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

“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 :)”

“GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE+1(8O5)-41O 5OO2 NO NONSENSE AND GREAT ASSISTANCE!!!”

“If you’re on the hunt for mouthwatering, authentic barbecue, Roger That BBQ is a must-visit. From the moment you pull up to the location, the smoky aroma of slow-cooked meats draws you in like a magnet. This place is all about honoring the art of the smoker, and it shows in every bite. The brisket is phenomenal. The pulled pork melts in your mouth, and the ribs are fall-off-the-bone perfect. The Prime Rib Dip is exceptional and cooked to perfection. And what I consider the hardest meat to keep juicy, a chicken breast, is delicious to the last bite. Our family never passes us an opportunity to take home several wimpy burgers for later. Roger, Danielle, and all the staff are serving up food with care and passion for the smoker’s art. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty platter or just a quick bite of smoked perfection, this spot delivers. Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“Such a cute space! Love how kind the ladies were who helped us.

I got the cheese panini - which had cheese and pesto on it. I also got a chai - they serve Big Train chai. Both were delicious

The candle on the table was a nice touch and made the space feel very relaxing.”

“great pizza for the price! they are always still steaming hot on arrival. quick delivery service and very polite delivery drivers.”

“great first experience thank you 😃”

“Offbeat Cafe is so cozy, and it's got plenty of space to sit and work on something or to just chill with some coffee. Their pastries are unique and tasty, and they've got a nice selection of seasonal and interesting drinks! Also, free bubbly water! They also have their own (small) parking lot, but there are lots of other places to park as well. 10/10 my favorite coffee shop in Salem!”

“Staff was friendly, food was good, although my blackened chicken wasn’t really blackened.”

“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.”

“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 😊”

“Best pasta place EVER!!!! 😭❤️✨️🍝 Top tier food comas.”

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

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

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

“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.”

“Yum! Thankful for a real deli and not Oregon deli, if you know what I mean!!! Great service. Great food.”

“They have the biggest and best choco tacos! Everything we’ve tried on the menu is delicious and all the staff are wonderful. Easy street parking right outside, the inside of the building is super cute and decorated with all kinds of fun nostalgic things (TMNT, Furbys, Nintendo Power magazines… you name it!).”

“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.”

“Dalias is the best! they catered our daughters wedding a few years ago. We eat there every Sunday like clock work!! Big portions, Nachos are a a meal x2, Salsas are creative and amazing! Wife loves the chicken so much thats all she gets and the grilled onions are Amazing!! Thank you Dalias 3 generatons of Williams enjoys your food!!”

“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!"”

“Have so much respect for the fact that Joshua cures his own meats! Had the Italian sandwich, was phenomenal! If you haven’t tried @bearwolfcatering it’s definitely worth the visit! Will be back!❤️??”

“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..”

“Ordered rib tips and chicken thighs for 20 ppl. I also ordered two sides. Meat was Smokey tangy and delicious. Thanks to awesome staff for great service. I would recommend.”

“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.”

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

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

“Great service! Quick, friendly, and personable. Restaurant was clean and had such a fun vibe. Upbeat music and eclectic style. Ordered takeout and received my full order. Dave Bites and Sliders were fantastic, as usual!”

“The food was so good and severs was very good”

“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!”

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

“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!”

“Been wanting to try these guys and finally went through tonight. Service was fantastic and the bloke I talked to in the drive thru was super helpful. The chicken was delicious! Tender and juicy inside, nice crispy coating on the outside. Very flavorful! I had the sweet chili sriracha and the dragonfruit sauces. Both were fantastic and paired well with both the chicken and the fries! I had a bit of a drive to get home before eating but my food was still hot and my fries still crispy when I got back. Will be back to try more of the food here. Very happy with this experience!”

“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.”

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“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.”

“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!)”

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

“Good salads! Freshly made.”