50 Best Dog Friendly Restaurants Salem

“If you’re on the hunt for mouthwatering, authentic barbecue, Roger That BBQ is a must-visit. From the moment you pull up to the location, the smoky aroma of slow-cooked meats draws you in like a magnet. This place is all about honoring the art of the smoker, and it shows in every bite. The brisket is phenomenal. The pulled pork melts in your mouth, and the ribs are fall-off-the-bone perfect. The Prime Rib Dip is exceptional and cooked to perfection. And what I consider the hardest meat to keep juicy, a chicken breast, is delicious to the last bite. Our family never passes us an opportunity to take home several wimpy burgers for later. Roger, Danielle, and all the staff are serving up food with care and passion for the smoker’s art. Whether you’re in the mood for a hearty platter or just a quick bite of smoked perfection, this spot delivers. Highly recommended! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“

“Disclaimer, I didn't eat the food myself as I'm plant based. Dennis and Auntie makes it homey. When I look at the pictures and food, it feels authentic and rich, yummies families eat. Portions are great. Definitely smells tempting while I'm enroute to deliver these. Ordered BBQ pork skewers for my Greek friend and he can't stop raving about it. He asked me to get more for him on his birthday. Got the pork adobo for another friend. OMG! Delicious! He's a born and raised Louisiana chef so quite judgy when it comes to food. Definitely, ordering some dishes for my visiting family!“

“Great food good atmosphere at the right price“

“The food is delicious, I experienced the Chicken Korma with the garlic naan bread. The portions are enormous and fresh. Definitely recommend and I will most definitely eat here again. The customer service was great, we were greeted with a smile despite the weather being scorching. Thank you for a great experience Little India“

“Online ordering is very easy and when we picked it up, the food looked even better than in the photos. Our order was done right on time and was the most delicious Thai food I’ve had in Oregon or NY. I can’t remember having Thai food anywhere else, but it’s likely better than that too. The salad rolls and papaya salad were my favorite but the grilled pork was an important part of the meal.“

“Had a lunch with here with girl friends. Our server, Aiden, was so fun and amazing! Food was incredible and wine was exquisite! We plan this as a yearly event now. This is a wonderful winery with great service as well as wine and food!“

“8/31/2025 was my 1st time being there! I was meeting friends here! I come in everything was cleaned and I ordered my food and got sushi it was super yummy and worth the money!“

“Great meats and honey! And very fair prices“

“My first time here. I showed up less than a half hour before they closed. They streamlined the sample process for me and I walked out with a delicious selection of MY choosing. 6 bottles for 71$.....11.83 per bottle. I was happy with the price for the quality of the wine. I like the fact that there is a ramp to the entrance if the stairs are challenging. The thing that I like most about this winery, besides the wine and the staff friendliness is the location! Close enough and tasty!“

“Their food is amazing always fresh and full of flavor. Their vegetable fried rice is the best I have ever had. The reason for the 4 stars in regards to food is due to them using white mushrooms instead of mushrooms such as Shitake or Oyster mushrooms. They also throw in celery in the vegetable mix which I see as an expensive filler and only needed in specific dishes.“

“Amazing wine and amazing people“

“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.“

“great first experience thank you 😃“

“Excellent tasting food. Simple, perfectly seasoned, not too salty, fresh fresh fresh. Will come back again and again. Next week we’ll be here for taco Tuesday!!!“

“Great food. Friendly staff.“

“great first experience thank you 😃“

“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.“

“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+“

“Do you think you could ever do something like this? I found this uncredited pic and posted it on Salem Eats 2.0 to see if anyone knew where something like this is offered in Salem. No one knows! But, the response has been overwhelming with people clamoring for iced coffee flights. Just a heads up if you’re looking for a new way to bring in customers!!“

“Came on Sunday morning about 8:15. No problem parking my van on street right in front of door. There was no one else parked on the block. Love the outdoor tables with my dog. They are spaced well apart, as is the inside seating.

16 oz hot Americano, quiche Lorraine and a lemon blueberry scone. Everything was delish. I’ve been here now 4-5 times while working with my K9 in the area. Experience has always been the same. Fantastic. It can be crowded, not helped by people ordering and standing there talking to staff while the line queues up behind them. Maybe some staff training on how to move people along nicely. As a former bartender, I always found a polite “excuse me, I need to help the next customer” was enough of a hint to move them along“

“We had the perfect girls day!! We will be back!“

“Very cool people had no problem taking care of me very good place you guys should try it out“

“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.“

“Everything was amazing! I haven’t had Chinese food this good in years!“

“I was very glad that I managed to make it out to some of my favorite vines in the valley. Came in with high expectations and they were exceeded in full. I was completely blown away with the development of their 2013 vintage Chardonnay. The service and knowledge from the staff was top notch. Put this one on your list as a must visit when planning your itinerary.“

“Delicious Pinot Noir and the Chardonnay was excellent! The atmosphere and staff are top notch!“

“I just LOVE the pol Dutch hires! They r super friendly and I love their iced mochas! They always welcome me with smiles and r always happy to see me! I have developed a bond with the Dutch crew on Portland Rd in Salem! I have been going there for almost 3yrs now!“

“Stopped by the Lancaster Dr. Taphouse on a Thursday night to catch TNF and sample a brew. First time visit, and they happened to have a band scheduled that night. Tried their 70 IBU citra hops IPA and liked it. Good and hoppy enough for this old hophead, with a crisp taste and a good mouth feel.

They serve pizza, but also have several food trucks onsite. I ordered from Adan's food truck 2-for-5 bucks pork tamales and boy, were they GOOD! Moist masa, tender carnitas, just perfect. His chile verde sauce was a great accompaniment with a nice kick to it. Almost bought more to take home with me.

The band set up and began playing at 7pm. 90s covers. Listening to live music is always a treat.
Definitely reccomend that you stop by Shades of Brew!

Parking: Parking is somewhat limited.

Kid-friendliness: This is a family-friendly venue but bring your own "happy bags" for them to keep them busy.“

“Ricky is awesome and makes delicious and authentic food! The meat has really good flavor, and the salsas were a highlight. Amazing value, the prices were definitely worth the portions and quality.“

“Beautiful place. Great wines. Knowledgeable and friendly staff.“

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

“If you need a quick cup of coffee or specialty coffee this is a good place. Cost effective no.
A drive through. The servers are helpful and outwardly cheerful.
In my opinion it's too much to pay on a routine basis and so, it's more of I'm out and about and cannot wait. I can make coffee just fine and tasty at home. But so far this does beat Starbucks for attitude and a little better price for sure. I had the Anialator. They do have an ap and a free coffee on your birthday.“

“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.“

“Had unfortunate experience at Lancaster location this morning. Employees were more interested in visiting with the person in front of me than taking my order. Even after getting her drink she did not move. Several people came out of the building and it appeared they were also going to talk with the customer. I won't be surprised if they didn't laugh when I drove away“

“Where to begin? The location looks great, and it has a good vibe to it. The customer service is top notch, my server was very nice and even put some special attention with a message on our anniversary order bag (very sweet!).

Now the food. The flavor on the beef ramen is fantastic. The beef is tender, the noodles are cooked perfectly and all the veggies tasted fresh. The Takoyaki here has to be some of the best in Salem. I also tried the fried chicken bun for the first time, great flavor, soft bun and crispy chicken in the middle.

My wife ordered the chicken stir fry ramen, fresh veggies, fried chicken all tasted amazing.

We will be back for sure! thank you for a great experience!“

“The absolute best Iced Mocha I've ever had. And I've been having speciality coffee for 15 years and I buy a lot. I was going for a 2nd, but by the time I was going to swing back by...the Building was about to close. That just says how much the coffee is GOOD. No doubt I'll be back. I'm a big Fan for a first time customer:) Awesome customer service as well.“

“Daytime is very different than night,their food is no joke delicious,So Wednesday I went at night and it's a live jam along band then During the daytime it's a working people atmosphere,jukebox play anything and everything?.Ordered some of their Beer Battered fries,the price alone was deliciously cheap!!?.,On Thurs only at night they had 2 real djs playing classy 90's 80's classics country and REAL bass dance music, I don't go out much but this place worked out nice,Hope to come back soon!??

Parking: During the day great parking,At nights of special events,better go in early!! Parking lot Fills up fast.“

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

“On the 6th of April I was having a particularly difficult day. You see my husband has stage 4 small cell cancer. I was struggling to maintain and your staff was so gracious in their caring not even knowing what I was upset about. 💔 They did help my day . I do hospice work and still had angels to go see. The guys and gals helped give me that extra to keep going. I thank you all. I can get good coffee almost anywhere but it is the staff that makes yours great.“

“Amazing Dutch Crew, always friendly and excellent service!! Truly the best!!!“

“I recently visited Dutch Bros, and it was a fantastic experience! The drive-thru was quick, and the staff was incredibly friendly and energetic. They really know how to create a welcoming atmosphere with their upbeat vibe.

The menu offered a wide variety of drinks, from classic coffee options to unique flavored smoothies and energy drinks. I tried one of their popular cold brews, and it did not disappoint—rich and refreshing!

The only downside was that the line can get long during peak hours, but it's definitely worth the wait for a quality beverage. Overall, Dutch Bros is a great spot for coffee lovers looking for a lively and enjoyable experience!“

“Nacho's & onion rings for dinner. I've never had bad food there, and the staff is friendly & attentive!“

“I love this place, it's fun, has Chai Tea Lattes, and great place to do a little work.“

“I had a turkey sandwich & it was very good. I love my fries VERY crispy. And even though I asked for that, they weren't at all. BUT! Everything else was great. Coffee was excellent!

Kid-friendliness: Yes, lovely ambiance, & quiet.

Wheelchair accessibility: It might be a little tricky to wheel between tables. The booths do not have room for a wheelchair at the end of a booth, but open tables are available. Also, they have outside seating, & can start a fire if it's cold. But it's not enclosed.“

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

“I just wanted to share my experience at bobalastic. Lupe took my ordered and made my drink. She was so positive and polite and had a good conversation with her in the meantime. I wasn’t sure on what to get and she gave many suggestions to accommodate the flavors I like! It was my first time going and I will absolutely go again!“

“We are huge brewery people and know our beer, and Sparky’s was recommended for us by a friend when we were traveling for our son’s basketball over the holidays. This place did not disappoint. We actually came here for lunch and dinner in one day. Great food and beer. Atmosphere was welcoming and the staff were excellent. I’d recommend to anyone and come here again.“

“John is friendly and certainly the kind of bartender I have come to expect and certainly appreciate with the McMenamins brand. Very engaging and knew everyone’s name at the bar this afternoon and I won’t be surprised if he remembers mine in my next trip here.

Kudos and cheers to John and the entire McMenamins team!“

“I consider myself an expert on cinnamon sugar fried foods. DonBigote has the best churros around! Perfect with a milkshake!“

“Great food and awesome service. I'm here either dining in or picking up my dinner at least 3 times a month“