37 Best Burger Restaurants in Salem

“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 😋“

“So this place use to be super good. Now it’s just subpar food.If you’re going to go here eat at the restaurant. It does not travel well in the colder weather. The burger patties use to be hand pressed now they seem to be frozen pre made patties. But honestly the best things here are the sides and sauces. Cheese curds hands down best ever! But for sure eat them there or in the parking lot. The cajun sauce super yum! But even with just ok food the customer service gets five stars super friendly staff.“

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

“I am so glad my family found this food truck!!! Best burgers EVER!! The workers are great! They always accommodate my food preferences(for example:raw onions instead of grilled)! Friendly service! Everything is always seasoned so perfectly! I can not recommend this place enough for a great burger! Go try it!!!“

“Totally awesome dining experience. Very friendly family atmosphere“

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

“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.“

“Service was awesome and the Western Rex burger is my daughter's new favorite!“

“My order was wrong, so I had to have them remake it and they didn't seem happy at all to have to do it. When I got my new order, I could tell I was right about them not being happy about having to do it because the first order looked amazing like it was cooked with love, now the second order didn't look like it was made with love at all. It literally looked slapped together. They tasted TOTALLY different even though there was only a one ingredient difference - the difference is it wasn't made with love“

“All right my peeps, this is the place to go if you are hungry and you want some ma and pop type food from some absolutely hilarious, good lookin people! The fries are obviously fresh cut and fried and bomb, the burgers were delicious the chicken salad was off the chain and the free bucket was a bonus 😉 just passing through Salem and happened to pick that spot for lunch and I do not regret it at all! #gem“

“Let me start by saying, I have been to other Nancy Jo’s locations before so this review has elements of comparisons to past visits, and other locations. The energy level of staff was reflected in the excitement and quality of my order. Staff enthusiasm was incredibly low and the meat was dangerously close to be call well done. Both were very dry. I ordered about a hundred dollars worth of food and drink. We tried various types of burgers and sides and the best part was the bacon in the bacon burger and the onion rings. We were the only customers eating on site although a few DoorDash or pickups came through while we were there so it wasn’t a lack of capacity. My daughter found a hair in her food, and while I cannot be 100% sure it wasn’t hers, it would not surprise me if it was a staff members based on my overall experience, and the lack of head covering by kitchen staff. Other locations have flavor bursting out of the food and charismatic staff. Sadly that was not the case on this visit. The majority of our burgers had hardly any sauce at all, despite asking for “the works” so we added sauce at the self serve counter pump sauce container. This is my local Nancy Jo’s and it is disappointing to write this review.“

“Great atmosphere. I love the food cart vibes. The guy working was definitely an awesome person, and I truly enjoyed what he was doing.. and it looked very clean inside..other then that the burger and fries were alright, definitely not the best, but far from the worst worth stopping by for a decent burger.!“

“great first experience thank you 😃“

“This was great. Very enjoyable experience. Never been in a diner this clean. Food was great, service was awesome, even the cook was personable. This is a must go to type of place. We live 45 minutes away but will make sure we visit here regularly.“

“Great spot and a great burger and fries. Their buns are super soft but hold the burger together well. The fries are great as well. Been there a few times and they are consistent. A single point burger joint as far as I know. Go give them a try and support them. 👏“

“My husband, myself and a friend had lunch at Santiam today. Stephanie was our server and was absolutely great. Very knowledgeable about drinks and food. She recommended some things. The food was just excellent as was the cherry cider I had.“

“I had a late lunch at Applebee's in Salem, Oregon today 12/9/25. The server's name was Anya. She has a great smile, she's kind, personable, attentive, yet not overbearing. She warned me that the Cajun pasta dish I was ordering may be too spicy for some people, which I appreciated. The dish came in an appropriate amount of time. The meal was hot, and it was spicy, yet for me the meal was just right, and well prepared. Server Anya asked if I wanted my coffee filled, which I did and she brought me a whole new fresh cup. At the end Anya thanked me for coming in, told me about a burger special being ran during the holidays and invited me back. Wonderful service and an excellent meal. I will definately be back!“

“I drive 20bmins roundtrip out of my way after work to visit this place and they never, ever disappoint. I don't think I can visit other burger joints anymore, I crave the taste for the price. Fries are perfect, burger sauce always perfect as well . So happy you guys are here and keep up the quality despite the economic pressure on food. <3“

“I got an insane amount of delicious food for so cheap, the waitresses and bartender were so friendly and pretty and it was such a nice clean place with fun atmosphere! 10/10 would go again.“

“I went to Burgerville for the first time ever last night. My fiancé and I ordered 1 chocolate malt, and 1 strawberry shake- both larges, with no whip. We were given 1 large, and 1 medium- not the end of the world, but a little disappointing, and we didn't have the time to have them remake it, and didn't want the other one wasted. The shakes were amazing however.
The prices were higher than some fast food, but less than I thought they would be with their reputation for being pricey- this was a better price than another famous ice cream place we decided not to go to that wanted over $10 for what I got here for $7.something (the malt).“

“Good hangout place & family dining, friendly staff, best perfect margarita, good food. Food is becoming more spicy. What happened to you can always add ? But once breaded, or pico is made to spicy you cannot take it out. I'm sensitive to it and some of the foods I ate prior I cannot eat anymore.“

“Not just another fast food place, however, like all eateries in the state I am sure they are struggling. Burgers & fries are shrinking but still delicious.“

“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!)“

“Thank you IHOP for recognizing Veterans! My breakfast was yum yum good. Our waiter Daniel was most friendly and welcoming. He was most attentive to our dining needs and thanked me for my service. What a wonderful way to start my day here in Salem, Oregon.“

“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!“

“This place has burgers.

Who knew?

Every time I go it's only four guys though.

They're decent hamburgers... Think something between Burger King and killer Burger. Solid three and a half.

For me though, it's always Nancy's!“

“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!“

“I found this place in Salem after my fiancé moved up there for work almost a year ago. The food is great and reasonably priced. My favorite is the wimpy burger basket but the Chinese food is amazing!!!!! Ice cold draft beers which are served in frozen glasses. All the staff are amazing and very attentive to the customers. Kaylliee is absolute Rockstar, she knows what she's doing and takes great care of all her customers. If your ever in the area, check it out.“

“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!“

“Greeted immediately and the best customer service! The gentleman taking orders was friendly and eager to assist each person who entered with an amazing attitude and a smile. WOW! Food was fresh and brought out within 5-10 minutes including hot and fresh food. Thank you for the service!“

“great first experience thank you 😃“

“The food here is phenomenal 💜“

“I was really tired after a night shift so I was glad I order on the app food ready for pick up. Loved the croissant sandwich I got love the tater rounds. This morning was breakfast. I do love that I can order a hamburger and onion rings at the breakfast time. For those days I work mornings and don't want breakfast foods.“

“No matter who is working drive-thru, the staff is always so friendly with friendly voices. Food is always hot and quick and tastes good. I was bummed though when I went to this location on 10/26/24 and got a soda. The soda tasted flat so I asked the worker if I could get something else. He happily offered but that drink was flat too. You could tell even by the color and lack of carbonation in the sodas. He said the CO2 might be low/bad but there was nothing they could do for me. So I was bummed that I paid money for something I couldn't enjoy.“

“When I order my Blizzard and ask for extra flavor put extra flavor. Also mix it all the way down to the bottom not just the top. This used to be my favorite spot. Customer service needs alot of help! Dairy Queen Grill & Chill, 4023 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97302“

“The same guy has owned this franchise for over 35 years and he cares about the business and his customers. I go just for the drinks but I pass the time with him if there isn't a line. The original Orange Julius is still my favorite. Make it a medium, please.“

“Shelly is amazing!!!!! Best ever! Best mixologist in town“