14 Best Burger Restaurants near Salem

“I was there for soft opening night. All the staff were so very friendly and the food was great! So happy to have them in our community!“

“Very awesome service and Lexi and Andrea were very friendly and helpful will definitely be visiting again“

“These people were amazing!!! I was a meanie weenie and came right at closing and they (Owen, Lea, Reese, Diego, Ella and Robert) were sooo kind and so quick! Best place and customer support I've had in fast food in a long time! Thank you guys!! 😊“

“Great service??‍♀️??YUMMY? JUICY AND DELICIOUS BURGERS?YOU CAN ALSO CHOOSE A DIFFERENT SIZE OF BURGER?YAAY???‍♀️AND YUMMY SERVING SIZE OF (PLENTY?)FRENCH FRIES?AND THEY'RE PLENTY DIFFERENT CHOICES OF DRINKS??TOO? EVERYTHING IS YUMMY HERE? YOU CAN'T GO WRONG????‍♀️ I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE????‍♀️???♥️“

“Great food, fast service! Awesome peeps who work there plus The Coffee Club in the same building ❤️“

“Wonderful meal and service - bright and clean atmosphere. Would def recommend !“

“Food was good. Service was surprisingly great. The Atmosphere was like any other Carl's jr. They have a play area for the kiddos inside incase anyone wanted to know. The tables and such were clean. I would definitely go back to this location.“

“This classic, no-frills burger joint delivers a solid sized portion of fresh, lightly-seasoned shoe-string fries and a large, deliciously average hamburger plus a drink all for just over $10. Great value for the food--I'll probably be back when I need a lot of food in a pinch.“

“fish and chips, double meat double cheese and seabugers!“

“I ate here today by myself. I sat by the tv and stuck in my headphones and watched Star Wars while I ate. The food was great. Nothing like a good butter burger on your day off. The fries were crinkle cut and fresh. I really like the house made diet root beer. I finished the meal with a double scoop chocolate custard cone. Friendly staff, homey atmosphere, clean tables.“

“Ryan took our order with a friendly smile and great customer presence. The fries at this location are THE BEST, so good that we stopped to compliment Bryce, who was on the fry line this afternoon. Great, clean location to grab a bite before a 3 hr drive to Arches National Park.“

“First time eating here after a late ballgame. They were about to close, but were super friendly, and the food was amazing. Hands down the best French fries I've ever had, and the spicy chicken sandwich was better than chick-fillet. If I'm ever down that way again, I would stop by.“

“We ordered two super mushroom and Swiss burgers (that don’t come with fries anymore)we had to order the fries separately, a shake and small ice cream cone. The total was over $31.00. Because they are getting greedy,they have lost my business. I won’t eat there again.“

“Came to Santaqueen Drive-In as a normal, innocent customer. Left changed forever.

First off, Kylah was on the grill and I could tell. Every burger came off that grill like it had a college degree and a future. Perfectly cooked, dripping in flavor, and clearly made by someone who takes their grill duties personally. I don’t know what seasoning she used, but I’m convinced it’s classified.

Over at the fryer was Rachel, and let me just say—those fries were in good hands. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, and dangerously addictive. I swear she looked at the fries once and they just knew to come out perfect. If loving fries this much is wrong, I don’t want to be right.

Then there were the waitresses, Brynlee and Anaya, who ran that place like a well-organized circus. Orders taken with confidence, food delivered at lightning speed, and jokes thrown in for free. I asked one question and got my food, a smile, and a personality upgrade.

The food? Unreal. The service? Elite. The vibes? Somewhere between “small-town classic” and “five-star chaos.” I came hungry and left questioning why this isn’t a Michelin-star establishment.

10/10. Would trust this entire crew with my last meal. Santaqueen Drive-In isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a lifestyle.“