10 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“

“We came today (free ice cream day) and the staff were so great. It was an absolute madhouse- but they did amazing! They got through orders so quickly, and were kind while doing it!
One of our kids dropped their come outside and was very sad- when I went back in to pay for a new one, Ethan was so kind and got her a new one. Even with how busy and crazy things were- he took the time to help us. Thanks Ethan!“

“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????‍♀️???♥️“

“Have atleast once a week. Love their Bikers Breakfast and hand squeezed orange juice!“

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

“Carl's does burgers right when I'm short on time. The Western Bacon cheeseburger with onion rings and BBQ sauce is smoky-bacon bliss—crispy rings baked in, not soggy. Fries stay hot and seasoned just enough. Chicken tenders are juicy, better than most fast spots, with that honey mustard dip. Drive-thru app orders skip the line, pickup smooth. Staff's friendly, even tossing extra ketchup packets. Affordable and satisfying—pairs great with a chocolate shake for dessert. Quick stop that doesn't skimp on flavor; my road trip essential.“

“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.“

“Did it online order Said to be ready in 7 to 10 minutes. Got there in less than five went in and it was already ready. Great service but this was about 8:00 at night. Wasn't really crowded so I got my food right away. And great customer service too.“

“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.“