Restaurants in Salem
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Best Restaurants
“Fantastic cuisine and great customer service! Don’t forget the incredible selection of wine and a wide selection of drinks. Fantastic!”
“We had a great experience trying Gursha Eats. None of us had ever tried Ethiopian cuisine and didn’t really know what to expect. Azi was so welcoming and took the time to explain each dish and make recommendations. The food was delicious as was the Tej (honey wine) and traditional Ethiopian Coffee. We ordered the Awdamet Gursha, which includes several dishes and was enough for 2 with some to take home. Everything was amazing and we will definitely be back!”
“I have visited more than 1 location of crumbl cookies and I really like the staff and store at the south Salem location. Super friendly staff and the store is always clean and inviting.”
“The food is constantly great! Macaroni and the chicken sliders are currently my top picks. The Bowser BLT will be my all time favorite though. Wonderful place to go have a fun date.
Just wanted to update! My opinion still stands! This is the place I compare all others to for price and quality. Coin Jam sets the bar for food and fun locally and constantly stands on top all the others for me.”
“Fabulous evening with friends before Christmas. The decorations are warm and welcoming along with having the talented pianist at the grand piano. I had the most delicious seafood pasta ever. Large prawns and sweet scallops with homemade pasta was scrumptious. My husband had lobster tail on beet risotto. A little skeptical we all had a taste and it was delicious, too. We appreciate Mo’s graciousness and celebrate his almost 35 years in Salem. Our server Stevie, was efficient, friendly and took great care of us. Best restaurant in Salem.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“It was too hard to choose just one item so our family ordered a few different dishes. The butter chicken was delicious and paired up with some naan, just perfect. We also tried the chicken briyani and it was so flavorful, yum! The food was delivered warm, tasty, and ontime. Thank you so much! Definitely recommend them for dinner!”
“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!”
Restaurants with Delivery
“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!”
“We had a great experience trying Gursha Eats. None of us had ever tried Ethiopian cuisine and didn’t really know what to expect. Azi was so welcoming and took the time to explain each dish and make recommendations. The food was delicious as was the Tej (honey wine) and traditional Ethiopian Coffee. We ordered the Awdamet Gursha, which includes several dishes and was enough for 2 with some to take home. Everything was amazing and we will definitely be back!”
“Fabulous evening with friends before Christmas. The decorations are warm and welcoming along with having the talented pianist at the grand piano. I had the most delicious seafood pasta ever. Large prawns and sweet scallops with homemade pasta was scrumptious. My husband had lobster tail on beet risotto. A little skeptical we all had a taste and it was delicious, too. We appreciate Mo’s graciousness and celebrate his almost 35 years in Salem. Our server Stevie, was efficient, friendly and took great care of us. Best restaurant in Salem.”
“Very impressed. Great service. Great cookies. Best part is the young lady that helped us was very excited that today was her first day at her new job. Hats off to her wanting to work and more so thank you yo the owner to hire young people yo work to start being contributing member yo society. Oh and my 88 year old mom lived the cookies.”
“We were on a road trip from California, to Oregon, to Washington then back again, and we needed to stop for food. I looked this place up and it had a high star rating, and I can see why! It’s not too fancy, just nice, and the staff is super friendly. I think it may have been the one we who served us. We split a meal, and he automatically split it onto separate plates for us. So nice! We got a Rueben sandwich and sweet potato waffle fries. Very good! Like really, really good! The house made ranch was absolutely delicious! The owner saw how much I was just using my fries as a vessel to eat the ranch (haha), and he brought me more and also some serrano aioli to pair with it. Wow! So yummy! We absolutely recommend you make a stop here!”
“Delicious Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay was excellent! The atmosphere and staff are top notch!”
“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!!”
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“One of the best Thai restaurants I have had in Oregon so far.
Wonderful service. I regularly go here for the Thai tea, which is always smooth and tastes fantastic. The tea is brewed well, flavored well, balanced well. I have traveled all over the country and would rank this Thai tea as top five in flavor and consistency. Their food is also delicious. It is clearly made with love. Fried rice is moist, savory, not greasy at all. I am picky about meat and texture. Their meat is well cooked and prepared. The noodles are perfect texture. The rice. Ive tried everything on the menu at this point. The vegetables are cooked perfectly, not too soft or hard, has their fresh flavor, not overpowered by spice. Delicious. Zucchini and eggplant are firm and soft, not soggy.
Curries are delicious. Service is kind. They get really busy sometimes, but never rude and they do all they can to be timely inside or when one orders to go. Lunch special is $12 and you get 2 gyoza, with yummy dipping sauce. ♡”
“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. 😁”
“Drop by for lunch today we were greeted and seated right away I ordered the Italian tour plate Im not sure what my wife ordered but as usual the food was spot on, our waitress Iyanna T. was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu she gave us really great service checked on us a few times to make sure everything was good and really make the meal special. We'll be back again soon”
“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.”
“Recently tried For Tomorrow We Die. Friendly atmosphere. Nice seating. Good staff. But cushions for the chairs/booths would be nice. Easy place to visit on your own. Excellent beer, Kiss the Girl is a fav. Food is very good. Not your normal bar food. Now offering Bourbon flights. I've tried 3. All good.”
24 Hour Restaurants
“I got the 3-piece Chicken strip. The quality far exceeded my expectations for a fast food item. Crisp, tender and better than many restaurant chicken tenders.
Unfortunately, their new machines can't process gift card payments so until that changes I likely won't go back.
But I was very happy with the food and service.”
“As far as Taco Bell goes, this is the one I use as the gold standard. Best AM crunchwrap I have had, ever. Went back 3 times and confirmed. Cooked juust a little more than all the other locations so it has a little bit of a toasty flavor. Also no kiosk, so you order from a person, and the location is super clean.”
“I came through the drive thru on Saturday and the gal the window was so nice! She was sweet and funny and the girl that made my sandwich put OMG when I tell you Iv never been so happy with my sandwich!! I always put extra on my veggies and almost never get extra but this girl made it so perfect and it was delicious! The food is a huge part of the experience but also so is the customer service and these ladies did such a wonderful job! I think they should be recognized for that! 💕”
“My husband and I came here on Thursday August 6 at about 3. We had an issue with our gift card and they were so very very kind!! Just wanted to say thank you so much!! 😊 My bean burrito was the best I’ve ever had from a Taco Bell anywhere!!! Thank you again!! 💕”
“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. 😁”
“Hidden gem! Incredible food and drinks and friendly people. Couldn’t ask for better!”
Takeout Restaurants
“One of my husband and I’s FAVORITE places to dine together. Their waitstaff are always incredibly sweet, accommodating and knowledgeable. Their portions are generous,,,I always leave with a Togo box and a smile. I love going during the week when they are less busy,,, however, I get the hype and they are well worth the wait if there is one. 10/10 ladies. 🫶🏼 Thank you for another great meal and experience. You all are the best.”
“Wow, the chicken is so good that I cannot think of a word to use to describe it! What my family loves is that each person gets to choose how hot their entree is and that's pretty cool. The menu isnt huge which is helpful when we're ordering for 5 or 6 family members- it makes ordering simple! The place is always busy which usually means the food is great, but the wait is always really quick. The atmosphere is fun and the staff are all energetic and kind! We try to get Dave's Hot Chicken once or twice a month and we never get tired of it! My teens absolutely LOVE it!”
“It was too hard to choose just one item so our family ordered a few different dishes. The butter chicken was delicious and paired up with some naan, just perfect. We also tried the chicken briyani and it was so flavorful, yum! The food was delivered warm, tasty, and ontime. Thank you so much! Definitely recommend them for dinner!”
“The pizza here is soooo good. It has the type of crust you want to eat the whole thing. 10/10 recommended!!!!”
“Excellent tasting food. Simple, perfectly seasoned, not too salty, fresh fresh fresh. Will come back again and again. Next week we’ll be here for taco Tuesday!!!”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“The food is constantly great! Macaroni and the chicken sliders are currently my top picks. The Bowser BLT will be my all time favorite though. Wonderful place to go have a fun date.
Just wanted to update! My opinion still stands! This is the place I compare all others to for price and quality. Coin Jam sets the bar for food and fun locally and constantly stands on top all the others for me.”
“After seeing them on TikTok my husband and I finally got the chance to stop and try them out today. It was everything we hoped it would be! He got the “wake yo butt up” burrito with sausage and I got an iced caramel horchata chai. The burrito was so good and I immediately wished I had ordered a bigger size of the horchata chai!!! Definitely a stop we will make again”
“What a wonderful find in Salem!
We recently discovered El Toto Taqueria, and I can’t say enough good things about it!
From the moment we arrived, owners Evelyn and Louis were incredibly welcoming and made us feel right at home. And they can COOK!
Everything was wonderfully fresh and full of flavor. The guacamole was some of the best I’ve had in ages — fresh, delicious, and a very generous portion. I had the steak and eggs, which were cooked perfectly, and the smashed Yukon potatoes were crispy, flavorful, and absolutely delicious.
You can tell there is real care and pride going into the food here. Great people, excellent food, generous portions, and the kind of locally owned restaurant you really want to see succeed.
El Toto Taqueria is definitely going on our “come back again and again” list. If you’re in Salem, give Evelyn and Louis a try — you won’t be disappointed! ❤”
“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!”
“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 👌”
“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.”
“We just moved to South Salem and began ordering from Pizza Now. Love, love, loved their pizza every time we have ordered. We used to be fans of another close by pizza place---but now are converts! Have only ordered delivery--so can't comment on the inside of the store.”
“Fabulous restaurant! We went for my husband’s birthday tonight. Waitress was a gem! We were treated to a complimentary bacon wrapped dates appetizer. Highly recommend the Brussel Sprouts appetizer as well. Crab cakes were delicious. Our teenage son said the chicken fettuccine Alfredo was delicious. Cajun steak and shrimp fettuccine special was top notch. We were so stuffed we couldn’t try dessert, next time. I had called to make a reservation and we had a perfect spot and view of outside. Nice touch with the fireplaces. Atmosphere is very nice and classy. Lady who took my reservation over the phone and the host were super friendly. Manager of the restaurant also so friendly made us feel welcome. Everyone made sure we had everything we needed and more. Hats off to the chef too. We will come check out your brunch. Thank you so much for the lovely dinner! ~ Take care and see you all next time.”
“Just came by for the 1st time & got a few items for our family to share. Delicious strawberries, decadent fudge and beauituful setting! Kids already asked when we could go back....I vote next week �”
Cheap Eats
“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!”
“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.”
“This place has always felt like what would happen if a Michelin star chef decided to retire and open a cozy diner. Everything has a flair to it that just makes it better. Cannot recommend it enough. Also got some cookies from there today, and they're just as good as everything else I've had from them.”
“Drop by for lunch today we were greeted and seated right away I ordered the Italian tour plate Im not sure what my wife ordered but as usual the food was spot on, our waitress Iyanna T. was very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu she gave us really great service checked on us a few times to make sure everything was good and really make the meal special. We'll be back again soon”
“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.”
“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!”
“stayed overnight with harvest host. tried the small platter with my wife. it was awesome; especially the tri tip.would definitely stay again”
“me facina tudo lo que eh probado es delicioso un sazón riquísimo de lujo nomas así regresare ,,🙏🥰”
“A group of five ladies enjoyed a peaceful cloudy summer day together. We all shared their charcuterie board of delicious snacks. But even more so, we enjoyed their wine! All of us loved their signature flight! Ended up buying a few bottles for later. 🥰 We had fresh picked blueberries from our back yard and they didn’t care at all that we had our own food with us. Megan knew just when to come back to our table and pour our next tasting. She was so friendly and knowledgeable about the wine.”
“Our waitress was amazing!! So attentive and always asking if we needed anything! Our drinks and food was amazing and soooo good!!”
“I am blown away by the Gluten Free pizza here, pretty much the best here in Canby!!!!!”
“Love this place! Always a go too for me and my family!”
“Clean, beautiful, historical building with shady patio outback. I had the BBQ chicken salad—huge portion with tender, well-marinated chicken and fresh veggies. The husband enjoyed a Caesar salad with crispy chicken. Service was friendly and efficient. Definitely would recommend.”
“Had an amazing dinner and service tonight for my mother’s 80th birthday. Rhylee was our server and she was phenomenal to say the least, I believe she had several tables in the lounge and acting bartender. She didn’t miss a single thing and was cheerful on top of efficient. Best Italian cuisine in our area, thank you Rhylee!”
“Outstanding wine and a romantic and magical atmosphere. Cubanismo is such a fun place to hangout and dance with your friends to latin music. We highly recommend Cubanisimo!”
“Great food, great drinks and amazing staff. Our favorite sit down family restaurant.”
“Dine in experience is always a plus at Momiji’s and the food never disappoints.”
“My company hosted an event this afternoon at Sparky’s. Service was 10/10, atmosphere was great, food/drink was fantastic as well. Felt very welcomed! Thank you Sparky’s for everything!”
“Relaxed atmosphere with good service ,good food, good prices. Heck yes!”
“I love everything about this restaurant. Kyle is a fantastic chef and Dianna always gives excellent service and is so welcoming. The food, service, and prices are all exceptional”
“Excellent food with great menu options. Perfect for people who need gluten free.”
“Alright. Now I’m pissed. First when I tried to write a review it cancelled the review so now I’m rewriting this. But I was drinking my drink (peach fusion) about an hour ago and I took a gander inside my cup and saw a speck of dirt inside my ice. It really grossed me out but I did still drink it because I actually like peaches.”
“I consider myself an expert on cinnamon sugar fried foods. DonBigote has the best churros around! Perfect with a milkshake!”
“Good place w/good people. Pool takes center stage in this bar. You’ve got a high chance of running into a grand master pool player who’ll be willing to teach you.”
“Their Rainbow Roll is super generous! I am used to those only being meat and rice! The Cowboy Roll was a surprise favorite! Never thought to combine mango with sushi tempura, but goodness it is sooooooo good! The girl whom assisted me and my Mom with our order was super kind and very nice! Will definitely be back again soon!”
“Picked up pizza tonight for family. Tried to order online but that was no longer working don’t know why? Call in order they picked up right away no issues. Made one custom change no issues. Give me a 30 minute pick up time & when I arrived it was hot and ready. Now the only issue I had is they offer a FREE 2 liter of soda your choice with pick up. I was very disappointed that the cooler was completely empty. This seems to be a on going issue cause out of the last 3 orders only once did they have a choice. 2 time only one kind & today none. They’re were at least 5 people working and the two people that helped me said nothing about the free 2 liter of soda or offered any anything. For service was good but not great. I gave a tip but not deserved only cause it was not the complete experience for pickup with all the advertised promos.”
“Cozy, quaint, and classy. All you expect of a Mcmenamins. As with all Mcmenamins, the staff are always friendly and helpful in making sure what you're ordering from the menu is actually what you want. Their cocktail drinks are top quality too! I'll be a regular here 🍻”
“We had excellent and quick service and the food was great! They had a fair amount of vegan options which is why we went there. The atmosphere is really fun as well.”
“We came to Red Lobster knowing we were going to spend a little more money, and we were completely okay with that. With the higher price point, though, we also expected fresh food that would take a little time to be cooked properly and that's exactly what we got.
From the moment we arrived, we received immediate service and had a much more welcoming experience.
Hannah was our server, and right away she gave us a positive vibe. She has a BIG personality friendly, funny, and definitely someone you remember. At one point she jokingly told us that if we left a bad review, we should say her name was Reece. 😂 We thought it was hilarious, but then we started wondering... is Reece really that bad?!
Well, then we spotted Reece serving another section.
The best way I can describe him is: tall and an absolute brick wall. 😂 Very quiet, serious, seemingly no humor, and not particularly enthusiastic. BUT and this is important none of that means he was a bad server. In fact, from what we observed, he was constantly checking on his tables, bringing people what they needed, getting food out quickly, and seemed very attentive to his customers.
So now we're left with a hilarious Red Lobster dilemma:
Hannah = huge personality, funny, entertaining, and makes the experience enjoyable, but doesn't check in quite as frequently.
Reece = basically zero visible personality or humor, but he's checking those tables like it's his personal mission to make sure nobody needs anything. 😂
Apparently you have to choose your fighter.
Personally, we loved Hannah's personality and really enjoyed having her as our server. She made the experience fun instead of making dinner feel like just another meal out.
Our only ridiculous complaint so far? The straw was WAY too small for my husbands drink. 😂
Overall, we came in expecting to pay more in exchange for better service and freshly prepared food, and that's what we received. Definitely a much better dining experience.”
“I just wanted to share my experience at bobalastic. Lupe took my ordered and made my drink. She was so positive and polite and had a good conversation with her in the meantime. I wasn’t sure on what to get and she gave many suggestions to accommodate the flavors I like! It was my first time going and I will absolutely go again!”
“I love that they are supporting local and organic food now! New food and cocktail menu are awesome!”
“Food was great, the service was good. The price of drinks (1 drink each) was more than our dinner. That was not great.”
“Went here for a birthday party. We reserved the private side room. The food was delicious , service was great! We will be back for sure!”
“This is a ghost kitchen that is part of Pier 101. The lasagna and calamari we had were both delicious. You can only order pick up and delivery but so worth it. There are no other Italian food options except pizza in Lincoln City and this place delivers good quantity and quality Italian food.”
“Alright for my first time however I couldn't even taste alcohol in my whiskey sour and for pool table to take up so much of the bar itself kinda sucked but overall id probably visit again”
“3rd Time here in a month. A little slower service this time around but it is Labor Day weekend so they get a pass on that. As always, exceptional seafood preparation, perfect cook and taste, whether fried or grilled. This is the only place I've found in 50 years, including my own gulf shores home, where fried clams are melt in your mouth tender. Batter dipped fish tastes caught this morning. Shrimp are perfect in all forms. Wonderful pasta, salads, fries. Even the bread and butter are heavenly!”
“Outstanding food and service! Veteran Discount too! :D I had the Tri-tip tonight, it was excellent! :D”
“The staff was amazing, super friendly, and the food was great. Ana, the manager on shift, was exceptionally helpful with keeping our price lowered as much as possible. Shared discounts with us. The crew worked like a well-oiled machine. They all had smiles on their faces, and all were very helpful.”
Latest Reviews
“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!”
“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 👌”
“Like this place, but tonight is second time they have accused us of not paying for our drinks. I offered to pay for what I actually ordered, but lead bartender, told me that it was a second time and I was 86. I offered to pay for the drinks I actually ordered, but she insisted I was 86 if I didn't pay for extra items, so I walked out. It was second time accusing me of not paying and being aggressive about it. They need to learn how to properly train these young ladies, as I have paid for and paid extra for my drinks/food here. Very disappointed about this, and will not be back to a place that doesn't respect or trust the customer. This is a enjoyable establishment, only hope the staff learns to listen and understand the customer”
“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!!”
“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 😊”
“We just moved to South Salem and began ordering from Pizza Now. Love, love, loved their pizza every time we have ordered. We used to be fans of another close by pizza place---but now are converts! Have only ordered delivery--so can't comment on the inside of the store.”
“As excited for this food, as I was, I can’t believe that when I finally got to try it, it was even better than I thought it was gonna be. I got the Monday fried chicken soul, food, combo plate and every individual thing and all the things together are stunning.. Those greens are otherworldly like next level I will go back for just those at some point or those and mac & cheese because I didn’t know either of those things could be cooked so perfectly or taste so delicious. The fried chicken is once again season two perfection cooked immaculately (and fresh when ordered) and the cornbread, my god, perfectly sweet, dense sticky, but like not too sweet or dense or sticky just wonderful. Circling back to the mac & cheese. I just can’t say enough good things about it. It is so hard for such a delicious but not like overly intense cheese flavor to come through with the noodles. Perfect just everything about it.. the proprietor of this establishment has the most sunshiny, sweet aura very honest and kind. I can’t wait to go back to try everything else he makes.. please give him all your money so he can keep doing what he’s doing because Salem is a much much better place because of this man and his delicious delectable delightful impeccable food.”
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“Very impressed. Great service. Great cookies. Best part is the young lady that helped us was very excited that today was her first day at her new job. Hats off to her wanting to work and more so thank you yo the owner to hire young people yo work to start being contributing member yo society. Oh and my 88 year old mom lived the cookies.”
“Wow, the chicken is so good that I cannot think of a word to use to describe it! What my family loves is that each person gets to choose how hot their entree is and that's pretty cool. The menu isnt huge which is helpful when we're ordering for 5 or 6 family members- it makes ordering simple! The place is always busy which usually means the food is great, but the wait is always really quick. The atmosphere is fun and the staff are all energetic and kind! We try to get Dave's Hot Chicken once or twice a month and we never get tired of it! My teens absolutely LOVE it!”
“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!)”
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New Restaurants
“Ordered pick up. I moved to Salem from Tigard and have been pretty disappointed in the food scene. I prefer a lot of fresh ingredients and hate that there isn’t a Whole Foods out here. Tonight my boyfriend and I were going to just order Pizza Hut when I decided to check out the pizza in the area. I’m not a huge pizza eating so I have to be on the mood. I saw Cascadia was around the corner and my boyfriend said let’s try it and he’d pick it up. I ordered the pizza with arugula and prosciutto and he got the one with the pepperoni and hot honey. Omg! Absolutely amazing. They were so fast too! He came back and said “that place is so your vibe we need to go date night there” he wasn’t kidding! The freshness was absolutely incredible! There will be my go to from now on when it comes to pizza!”
“We were on a road trip from California, to Oregon, to Washington then back again, and we needed to stop for food. I looked this place up and it had a high star rating, and I can see why! It’s not too fancy, just nice, and the staff is super friendly. I think it may have been the one we who served us. We split a meal, and he automatically split it onto separate plates for us. So nice! We got a Rueben sandwich and sweet potato waffle fries. Very good! Like really, really good! The house made ranch was absolutely delicious! The owner saw how much I was just using my fries as a vessel to eat the ranch (haha), and he brought me more and also some serrano aioli to pair with it. Wow! So yummy! We absolutely recommend you make a stop here!”
“Ok. Dreamies. Absolutely delicious and tasted just like regular dairy ice cream! We went with lesser expectations (being made with sheep milk) and were extremely impressed with the taste, texture and flavors. It was a clean space and hard-working teens behind the counter. Definitely worth dropping by!”
“Oh my goodness this pizza is good. I stopped in as I had to run by another shop in the center and saw the 3.50 slices for happy hour and last hour so I grabbed one. I should have gotten more than one slice! This is proper NY style pizza which is rare here out west. I'm going to be stopping in more often whenever I'm in town without a doubt.”
Recommended
“One of my husband and I’s FAVORITE places to dine together. Their waitstaff are always incredibly sweet, accommodating and knowledgeable. Their portions are generous,,,I always leave with a Togo box and a smile. I love going during the week when they are less busy,,, however, I get the hype and they are well worth the wait if there is one. 10/10 ladies. 🫶🏼 Thank you for another great meal and experience. You all are the best.”