44 Best Burger Restaurants in Salem

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

“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.“

“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.“

“I recently stopped by Runaway Kitchen in Salem, Oregon, for lunch, and it quickly became one of my top dining experiences in the state. Their smashburger is a standout—juicy, perfectly seasoned, with those irresistible crispy edges that make every bite unforgettable. Hands down, it's the best burger I've had in Oregon, easily surpassing anything I've tried in Portland's bustling food scene.
Highly recommend for anyone exploring Salem restaurants or craving the best burgers in Oregon!“

“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!“

“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.“

“great first experience thank you 😃“

“Totally awesome dining experience. Very friendly family atmosphere“

“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.“

“This is the hole-in-the-wall diner you need to visit! The food is amazing and not greasy at all. They have small portions to order if you’d like and the service was wonderful. This is a sit down experience that takes a little time but the food is made with love. 10/10.“

“So good we are writing a review!! It’s hard to remember when I’ve ever had a better burger. Perfect toasted bun, crisp lettuce, and the patty is top notch and juicy. What really got us was the awesome staff. They keep helping us decide and make sure we are having a great experience all around. All the stars.“

“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.“

“We came in today it was very busy, but we didn't have to wait long. When we sat down we got drinks immediately our waitress was Regan and she was very nice and even turned us on to the stuffed hash browns which was amazing along with all the other food. I love the steak tips too. The kids love this place and Regan made our experience even better. Thank you IHOP“

“10/10 burger, service and very clean!
We ordered a double cheeseburger lettuce wrap with almost everything on it with extra crispy fries. We’ve had really good burgers in the past at other hamburger joints, and not too picky, but Nancy Jo’s is exceptional and above all the rest. We will get back ASAP! Thank you to the chefs and the ultra nice guy at the register and beyond!“

“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.“

“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!?“

“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 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. 👏“

“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.“

“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.“

“I was looking for good hot dogs near downtown Salem. This place popped up so I thought I'd try it. They really only had one hot dog and it was more of a bar like setting, however they are kid friendly in most of the place. The atmosphere is great. The staff is friendly. But if all your looking for is hot dogs that is not their specialty. Don't get me wrong the hot dog was very enjoyable but they only have the one style. I am definitely interested in going back another time and trying some of their other food because it looks really good and looks like good portions at reasonable prices“

“Took a friend there for lunch ..he hadn't been to a 5 guys before .. He was extremely impressed and found his double burger with the works fantastic.
Burgers are always fresh and made to order. Don't forget those fries !!! Small is all you'll need !!“

“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 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).“

“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!)“

“Had a long, rough day at work. Didn’t have the energy to make dinner and decided to pop into this location real quick instead. Lily, the girl at the drive thru seriously deserves a raise. Great customer service, very sweet to my fur baby who tagged along for the ride, and just a very kind, friendly person.“

“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!“

“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.“

“great first experience thank you 😃“

“The food here is phenomenal 💜“

“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.“

“this place is a ghost kitchen at Denny's for delivery orders and hey it was pretty dang good. I could not find any fault. Only thing I wish was possible was to add/remove ingredients in the app, I don't like tomatoes, didn't want tomatoes on the burger, and that's the app's fault, not this place's fault. They sent me some excellent warm delicious food, so 5 stars, great burger, and thank you“

“Logansport DQ is the best in the country! We've traveled a lot and the Logansport DQ is the cleanest, friendliest and the all around best DQ!“

“Solid spot for a quick meal. I visited Carl’s Jr. on Baxter and my order came out hot and fresh without much wait. The staff was friendly and efficient, which made the experience better.. A reliable option when you’re craving fast food:“

“Good was hot. Order was correct. Service was very nice. Only thing was she handed me my ice cream cone and it feel over I had to catch the ice cream with my other hand. I had to ask for napkins. She never offered to remake it. Bummed a little.“

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

“Divon provided excellent friendly service while helping me with my order. I wouldn't normally comment in reviews for this... but he was so helpful, it's my pleasure to show my appreciation for him. He's an excellent employee.“

“Got a family bucket 8 piece chicken meal with two mashed potatoes and gravy and a large coleslaw for biscuits all for only 22 bucks that's a killer deal for today's prices and their large mashed potatoes are actually large if you go to Popeyes you get about half the size for a dollar more they did forget my coleslaw I got home and called and spoke with Lindsey she was very nice and when I got there there was a few people in line upset that they did not get their food but I felt bad for the workers because they were swamped and obviously the manager was trying to train new people they were really busy so I gave them for stars even though they forgot my coleslaw because they were trying really hard to make everybody happy. I'll go back again“

“Went to the drive thru to get a frosty. Unfortunately I dont know his name, but the drive thru attendant was great.
RANT, to the food or in my case the frosty. I wax definitely disappointed in the value of the frosty for the price. I ordered a large, which seemed more like a medium, at a extra large price. This must be why I generally dont go to fast food establishments.“

“So, I was just reminiscing about how many years ago my mom would bring my brothers and I here. How many remodels have been done in the 50 + years I have known it. Now I bring my grandkids here, same taste as before.
Now there is a wild mix of people who frequent this establishment. Being downtown has always had that effect. Know that restrooms are locked, you must be buzzed in.
It was easy parking, but the drive-thru line has always been an issue navigating to get to the parking. It is actually easier to enter from center street if you are dining inside.
Again food is like any McDonalds. Consistant taste.“

“The employee who helped me place my order yesterday at 5:22p.m. went above and beyond for me! Saved me money, was accurate with the customizations, and was super kind! I asked for the daily deal of the $1 large fry, and then proceeded to order three meals. Instead of charging me more for keeping one of my meals, he separated out the order into individual items! I didn't ask for him to save me money, but he did, plus got my order correct! I am very thankful!“

“Came here with my sister after a super long day and then had a payment issue at the counter, got super bummed out and thought we weren’t going to get to eat, but then Bryan helped us figure it out so we could receive our food, best service ever this places is GOATED“