50 Best American Restaurants in Salem

“Best breakfast I've had. I'll be making the drive from Oregon City down here for the biscuits and chicken fried chicken. You can taste the love put into the food🩷“

“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.“

“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.“

“Best of all Salem for breakfast brunch“

“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.“

“It is hard to find good breakfast in this area and Cafe 22 hits the spot. I love their peaches, the pancake thickness isnt overly cakey and hard to swallow. The bacon is thick and cooked just right. The raspberry jam is real raspberry jam. The water mentioned in the another review is because they are on a well so it does taste little bit more tinnish, a lemon wedge in my water cured that. Stopped by the fruit stand for fresh strawberries, on the spendy side, but oh the flavor, absolutely nothing beats an Oregon strawberry. Had I known they did strawberry short cake, I woulda skipped the breakfast and went straight to the fruit stand.“

“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 love the vampire repellent. I would gladly kill or be killed in their name.“

“Today they catered our lunch (for 15) at DSL Builders LLC in Salem. Excellent Food, Excellent Service, Excellent Variety. I would use them again and highly recommend.“

“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 �“

“They do not post negative reviews“

“We had the waitress Rebecca. Her appearance is that of a super beautiful Wednesday.

Rebecca was attentive. She knows her job. Polite,friendly as well as professional.our food came out hot. All extra sauces arrived. Gave us refills & extra napkins.

Applebee's is not gourmet. Is regular American food. Our excellent service made our time there very pleasant.

Thank you Rebecca. You really are the best server I ever had at Applebee's.“

“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.“

“Great little bar looking out over the Salem Airport runway.“

“We had the greatest meal here. If you are looking for a vegan/vegetarian friendly place that also has local beer on tap, Venti's is a must. Their vegan grilled cheese sandwich was delicious.“

“I’ve loved Café Yumm for many years! Really great food! I also appreciate the focus on healthy food! My one wish is that some day the Yumm sauce will get elevated to eliminate the bad things in the ingredients such as canola oil. Why not olive or avocado oil? Just would make it that much healthier!! Thank you!! 🙏“

“Jose at 19th at Battle Creek Clubhouse was absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down, he was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The drinks were excellent, the service was top-notch, and the food was incredible. You can tell he genuinely cares about making sure guests have a great time. Highly recommend stopping in — great atmosphere, amazing food, and outstanding bartending from Jose!“

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

“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“

“Really good Thai cuisine! Flavorful without adding chili to dishes that shouldn't have them. I've been looking for this level of Thai since my favorite place's qulaity died after the owners divorced. I only wish I lived less than an hour and a half away.“

“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. 😁“

“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.“

“CHEERS! OMG OXZANA WAS INCREDIBLE I WISH SHE WORKED 7 NIGHTS A WEEK ABD ALYSSA COULD BE HER SIDE KICK You wanna go where everyone knows youre name!? I've had thee most amazing experiences here at Applebee's South Salem it feels like a TV show but its actual Real Life! Malia knows exactly what I want everytime and is always excited to see me and always calls out me name as well as Taylor she takes time to know exactly how our day is and what we need and of course Rene always hypes us up everytime and Spence just wants to make sure everyone is great and has everything they need but Jessica really goes above and beyond words cant describe its always great to see Geneva always making sure to smile and tend to everyone's needs on top of that the Manager Matt is always pleasant and visible to handle anything and everything as he has a great assistan denise t always helping making the night go smooth and I say this very punctual as without Applebee's south salem I would be lost!?“

“breakfast and burgers has been here for over 10 years now. We have tried the CORNED BEEF Hash for breakfast yesterday. It was so fresh since it was HOMEMADE. I literally just finished my second order in two days. I highly recommend for a St. Patrick's Day meal. There's something for everyone here. This was the best corned beef hash I've ever had. They are kind people with great food to enjoy with you. if you decide to try it, tell them I said hi!“

“Food is amazing and so are the vibes you get froms this unique setting. Love it !!“

“great service and so friendly! their charcuterie board is delicious!!“

“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 😋“

“Staff was prompt and responsive. I ordered the Prime Rib Special. It came out remarkably fast. Medium rare as requested. Unfortunately the baked potato was over done and yet cool. The prime rib was lukewarm. The horseradish sauce was off- I can’t tell why but it had a peculiar flavor that should not have been there. Seasoning of the prime rib was on point and so was the zip sauce. I wasn’t feeling up to potential confrontation so when they asked how the food was I just said good. With prime rib it’s hard because if they warmed it then it might not have come back medium rare…also there was no steak knife but again I didn’t ask“

“Messy but delicious. New theme same owners at Cadillac Jo's. Nancy gave her husband Rich the opportunity to create the theme. He added the bar at entrance but children not allowed to sit at bar. Google can't switch to new name probably because AI can't think outside the box.“

“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“

“Great food and the drinks are really good too.“

“Today, I had the pleasure of enjoying lunch at Santiam Wine and Bistro. The ambiance and aesthetics here are truly special for Salem, offering a unique flavor that's hard to find elsewhere. The French Onion soup was simply exquisite, and the mushroom lasagna was equally delightful. Pairing my meal with a glass of red wine felt like the perfect finishing touch!I must mention that Courtney's warm and welcoming service added to the overall experience. I'm already looking forward to my next visit, and I highly recommend this place to others“

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

“Service was great! Our kiddo got his meal with our appetizers which was perfect to keep a cranky toddler at bay! Dylan was personable and friendly and quick to meet all of our needs and check on us. Great late night dinner! Food came out fast, warm, and delicious as always!“

“Stayed and ate breakfast the next morning. Had a fabulous experience! Waiter was amazing (Hector), always eager to help and the refills on coffee were always there. Food was also great! 100% better than any breakfast house around. Would definitely stop by just to eat.“

“Great place to grab a drink play some pool and sing some karaoke!!!“

“Wait staff is friendly. Food is great“

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

“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.“

“Great place. Just go and experience it yourself!“

“Good food and fun atmosphere to learn how to line dance!“

“When we lost our venue last minute (with several people flying in from out of state for the party) I contacted South Liberty Bar and Grill and they were able to save my Mom’s 70th surprise birthday party.

Monica, the owner went above and beyond. She not only agreed to put a themed buffet together with only a weeks notice, she handled the decorating and full set up for the party. She was easy to work with and made the party stress free.

The service was wonderful, Hannah our server also went above and beyond to be sure all our guests had their coffee, tea and cocktails.

The other owners, Aaron and Brick made sure to have karaoke available for this special occasion as my mother loves to hear us daughters sing.

Not only did Larry (the KJ) agree to come in on his day off, he was fun and personable. We had a great time singing with his friendly personality. The sound system was also amazing which for a family who enjoys singing is very important.

The quality of food was amazing and Miguel from the kitchen made sure the buffet stayed completely stocked and warm.

The entire establishment was very clean including the bathrooms which for me is very important.

I can’t say enough for this place. It made a very special occasion very memorable.“

“Great food, great drinks and amazing staff. Our favorite sit down family restaurant.“

“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!“

“Bartender Phill is awesome!!!“

“Sami is awesome and so is lacey. Great service! The cooks are amazing as well! They have a variety of liquor. Their food specials are great 👍“