50 Best Bars in Salem

“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“

“The Phily Cheese Steak sandwich was delicious. So were the fries. Low key - we were there at lunch with our grandson - and it was easy to hear and to visit with each other. It's near our home, a bonus. It's not the dive that we remember from 20 years ago (we're slow to give bad experiences a second chance when there are so many options in town.) We'll go for lunch again and take some friends with us.“

“Great place! Bartenders are super awesome. Great crowd too! And pool. LJ Ariel, Not the best.. She doesn’t honor “first come first serve” idea during karaoke. I got lectured for signing up for a song after I finished one.? (It’s not my fault no one signed up) She Puts whoever she wants up. So that’s a bummer… But still a great place to grab a drink and socialize!!!“

“Westside is without question the best taphouse in Salem. Great variety of beers, ciders, and wines that skew PNW local. Almost always something new and unique to try. Small selection of cans & bottles to go. Friendly staff & nice atmosphere. Year round outdoor seating as well.

Kid-friendliness: 21+“

“great selection and the bartender was extremely kind!!!“

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

“Just had the damned best mealoaf sammy ever. I'm an afficionado of said same. Tuesday is now Meatloaf Sammy Night. and turned up to 11!“

“😍 she’s the best we love Christina! A lot of fun! Love this bar“

“Amazing experience the chicken strips were delicious and crispy, the burger was even better, definitely recommend getting the tots!
Lemon drop was great!
Atmosphere was so energetic and friendly, very welcoming! They have pool tables as well and a live band was playing.“

“Went in on Valentines day and the bartender was great! Kept all the customers taken care of and was very pleasant to talk to. With a bartender like her, you can be sure I will be back!“

“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 👍“

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

“The bar is the same size inside as outside.
The people are loud and boisterous with friendly demeanor, they bought me some jello shots

Friendly bartender with a good strong pour on a spiced rum and ginger beer.
Bartender was able to easily recommend a unique drink when asked. It was a very tasty drink. I will revisit“

“I love this place with all my heart amazing service, great drinks, awesome bartenders especially Shawn, Nicky, and Jenna!!! Love those peeps!!! Everyone knows i love Don Julio I mean not him personally but his drinks smh not sure if that sounds better idk but I love Sammie’s i should work here jkjk !!! Naw I’m not serious ab that one but yeah come here and get faded and have a great time and meet nice people and if you see me say what’s up bruv!!!“

“I have been going here for the past 8 years. I have seen this place go from super good service, to bad service. Lately I feel like the service is getting better again. As a customer it's nice to walk into a place like this and have the employees acknowledge you, ask if you would like something to drink right away. For a long time that didn't happen. Lately it's been happening and also is backed with a cheerful employee with a smile almost every time. 👍“

“They have alcohol and the people are nice. It’s great.“

“Love this neighborhood bar“

“We love Kraftworks! This is our favorite bar downtown. Drinks, food, bartenders, you name it! Everything here is amazing! Go for Monday game nights, taco Tuesday and Karaoke, Wednesday wings, or any day of the week for an awesome time!

Vegetarian options: Try the cauliflower hot wings. There are other options too!“

“great place to hangout! has 2 pool tables and a wide variety of liquor. friendly locals as well. don't be afraid to come in (:“

“I am usually really happy at this bar. But have had some off putting experiences with a couple of the staff being unfriendly and/or out of line (mentioned something about my personal life when we had never met before. Super weird). Went there on Christmas and left after only half my drink because even the manager was unfriendly. Everyone but her and her son have been excellent and I am always glad to come in on the other bartenders shifts. Fast and friendly, overall“

“Didn't eat, stopped in to regroup, stretch, and refresh. Out of towner but the atmosphere was fun, friendly and not uninviting, the sounds of people enjoying themselves, chatting, and decompressing from their days made for a familiar environment in an unfamiliar place. Good job.“

“This has been such a happy surprise. Bethany the bartender has the best energy and way w all the customers. Rita’s Taco Truck is phenomenal, my mouth is watering just thinking about their food, Able and his mom are a DREAM TEAM. Only reason I didn’t give five stars across the board is because the smoking area is rather large and the smell can be smelled inside.“

“Very good customer service, nice and clean inside , wiping down slot machines between customer, checking in on customers to see if we needed anything frequently all around excellent i left in a good mood even though I didn't win any money“

“I'm giving it a 4 out of 5 for a couple reasons. There is an two individuals that work during the day that have been great nothing like over the top up your ass type of waiting on you but definitely attentive to people's needs friendly and seem genuinely like they are there and just good people. However we had one experience in the evening time that my boyfriend could not stand the bartender which I don't disagree we never got service except for we went up there and she served us the most expensive tequila there was after we asked for Jose cuervo and we were told that they don't carry that so we said we'll give us something different she gave us something that was $18 is insane. And then never came and waited on us were checked on us after that. All she seemed to care about was one of the guys sitting on the other side of the bar. So I'm going to give it a 4 out of 5 and be generous because of the day shift people. It's a guy and a really nice girl.“

“The bar is super cute but the service meh. Everytime I go the staff acts like you are a bother and the one dude is always on break.“

“Awesome place, awesome people, awesome drinks, awesome food.“

“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. 😁“

“But in this place twice in last month both times I hit pretty good on the poker machines how to spend a little bit of money to get it but still my boyfriend however didnt do very well, I hit a flush at Max bet within the fever I got seven flushes so seven more fevers there's only two that I tried that I did not get but for Max bet and only playing 250 out not a very good payout I would expect a little bit more but that's just Oregon lottery for you but other than that the people who work there are very nice and it's pretty laid back and welcoming I guess you could say“

“Went here last month to celebrate a family member turning 21. It was a super good time and the bartender was super nice and helpful and made me a drink that he's never made before. It was really awesome sitting at the bar and being able to watch sports up close. The food was pretty darn good. I would also recommend this place because the price wasn't half bad either.

Parking: Plenty of spots to park in a free decent size lot“

“It was coo hella yunstars“

“This place makes a yummy Angus cheeseburger the server Melinda she is so tuned in to the customers and she keeps us all safe here at lucky dog thank you“

“My favorite bar in town killer bartenders and awesome people and it’s close to home“

“They have a new weekend chicken fried steak breakfast special, which is delicious.“

“great little bar! best chicken wings ever. and amazing bartenders.“

“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.“

“The grand opening last night of the remodeling competition was amazing. The improvements are stunning! Emily and the staff were spot on! Great service, yummy food and a great band! I was very impressed to say the least. Had a fabulous time!“

“Great place for Karaoke and good times. great bar staff!!“

“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“

“small location but great for a Night of laughter.“

“I like to consider this place a good place to unload. Take a break from everyday life stuff, Citlali the bartender is alway quick to receive anyone with good hospitality. She is very kind hearted treats every one the same no matter who it is or were you come from, as long as your respectful. Yeah there location is a little rough due to homless circumstances but that’s every where now in days, if you live in Salem you know. Great atmosphere great laughs great vibes always the video lottery gets good too I see people win often. Don’t forget to tip your bartender there good people.“

“Welcoming and friendly staff, great conversation and amazing service. The food was excellent with good portion sizes. There are pool tables and a jukebox, also plenty of social activities over the course of the week. Great atmosphere with varied options for seating, booths, high tables, the bar. Clean and inviting, 10/10 will go again.“

“When you’re there it’s like being at a family gathering !!!! Love our local watering hole NOBLES BAR Like Toby Kieth sang “I LOVE THIS BAR😎🎱🇺🇸“

“Good pizza good service and people“

“We ate at La Margarita Restaurant and Grill for the first time recently. We have tried three other Mexican restaurants in Salem and, while the food was good at most of them, we thought their prices were very high. We were pleasantly surprised to find the menu at La Margarita Restaurant and Grill to be surprisingly less expensive than any of the other Mexican restaurants we have tried, and the food was excellent. We had the Enchiladas Carnitas ($15.00) and the Gerry Lewin's Combination ($16.00). They were both very good, served hot with rice and refried pinto beans. They also offer black beans as an option. We also each had a 16oz house margaritas ($10.50 each) which was pretty good (having lived in Mexico, we are pretty picky about margaritas). The total bill was $52.00 before the tip). We went on a Friday night and arrived at about 5:45pm (they open at 5). The restaurant was already on a wait list. We were quickly greeted and told there would be a wait of approximately 15 - 20 minutes for a table. We were seated in less than 10 minutes. The restaurant is comfortable and not overly decorated like many Mexican restaurants tend to be. The only improvement would be a larger area to wait for your table. The parking lot adjacent to the restaurant was full and we didn't want to pay for on-street parking, so we drove two blocks to the Liberty Square Parkade and parked. I highly recommend trying La Margarita Restaurant and Grill.“

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

“This place is fabulous. The food is great.“

“Waitress was very friendly, took order well and correct. One thing I may say noy so much as a bad thing but fries were brought out way before our food. Now maybe it was an appetizer we over looked. It was happy hour. Food tasted well, I order the triple cheeseburger sliders. I went to another McM. On Liberty and the burgers had a distinct flavor that I liked and these didn't have it. After all food was brought, the waitress dissappear for a bit. I guess a large party came in. We had a waiter come later and let us know and checked on us. Those were the only negative, otherwise everything else was great and I will be going back.“

“I have stopped in here twice in the last few months. Each time, everything we have ordered is excellent. Fantastic burgers and well thought out and prepared sandwiches. One of the best spots I have found in Salem. Highly Recommended.“