26 Best American Restaurants in Salem

“Drove up from Lebanon to try this place. It was packed and nothing but great service, happy friendly waitresses and great food. We will be back!“

“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.“

“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.“

“Great food. Friendly staff.“

“I had quesadilla wizards for the first time last week and it was SO good. I had the ranch hand, in a half size. Which was plenty. lol it was so flavorful and yummy. You can’t go wrong with chicken bacon ranch anything. I def recommend. They have all kinds of different combinations as well as a monthly special. Try them out!“

“They do not post negative reviews“

“My new favorite restaurant

Vegetarian options: Plant-centric design: plant foods as base, animal products as optional addition

Dietary restrictions: Dairy free, meat-free, vegan, Whole Foods, Low GI foods

Kid-friendliness: Very calm and well ventilated“

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

“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.“

“My whole experience felt special. Excellent food and service, from the appetizer to the dessert, and everything in between. I will be back… with friends.“

“I have never had such a bad experience from a server as I have had here. Jose has tried so very hard not to serve us. We tip VERY well as can be attested by the other bar tenders. We went in on a Sunday morning at 10 AM, had 2 beers.and went home“

“This was my first time at this Applebees. Our food was hot, and most importantly, correct. I have specific allergy restrictions and usually have to order my food a certain way. It was completely correct and our server, Jessica, checked on us numerous times throughout our visit. She was very kind to us and also helped us when we weren’t sure what we wanted/asked for suggestions. I am not originally from Oregon and back home the Applebees weren’t good at all. I remember strictly avoiding them back in the day for mediocre food, but this has entirely changed my experience. Thanks again Jessica, your service was incredible!“

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

“Classic American diner. Great food! The perfect breakfast. Bacon and eggs the way you want them. The pancakes are fluffy and I can't imagine finishing that giant stack of fluffy pancakes, all for a great price.

This place is unbeatable for a classic American small town breakfast. Awesome friendly service. 10/10. So good I had to buy a shirt.“

“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.“

“While a little expensive, the food was well worth it. My party said they had the best seafood Alfredo of their life and the burger was amazing. I only had a drink which was great. Greg and Jeremiah took care of us and really added to the experience.“

“We had the best time here. The employees were all so nice. The service was excellent. The food eas so much better that I was expecting, I highly recommend the Crispy Pork Belly Tacos. A ton of old school arcade games. Best of all, you have to be 21 to enter. So it arcade time without kids. I did also try a couple hard ciders on tap. I had never had cider in tap and it did not disappoint. Excellent place for a fun night out.“

“Great diner! Love the 1950s -1960s theme. Breakfasts are always generous, delicious and more than one can eat! Awesome service.“

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

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

“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 😋“

“The most special-occasion restaurant I patronize. Classy ambience, view, sharp personnel. As a senior dining alone I don't feel as comfortable here as I would at Josey's, say, otherwise I would patronize them weekly. I lunch only, and have had what I would call pub grub. Regulars who review on other forums report that the kitchen is capable of performing at a very high level. An exceptional venue for Salem and it deserves to live.“

“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. 😁“

“Took our toddler out for a family dinner and had a great experience at this Applebees, thanks in large part to our server, Spencer. Spencer was so thoughtful about and interactive with the little one which made dining out easy and enjoyable! We were thankful!“