We have driven by Crave in Salem a number of times - we finally got to try it last night - and it…read morewas worth the wait! The menu is interesting and proved to be creative and delicious. The chef shared a gift initially - a cheesy gruyere puff which was a yummy start to our adventure. Then we shared starters including the "beef Wellington poptart", Parker's rolls, braised squash with pomegranate and goat cheese as well as a pear ricotta salad. All were phenomenal! Then we moved on to entrees: short ribs, home made pappardelle bolognese and salmon with lentils and pistachio cream. We devoured all with delight! Service was excellent noting that our water glasses were never empty. The restaurant itself is crisp, clean and inviting. We thoroughly enjoyed dinner and will be back to try brunch soon!

Crave Kitchen was a fun experience for our family. The food is creative and modern. The service is…read moreattentive. Here are some of the touches that show the attention to detail. Guests are offered still or sparkling water as well as the option to add a garnish: lime, lemon, cucumber? We started with the Parker house rolls that are served in a cast iron pan and are perfectly golden brown. I had the 28 hour short rib because I was told it comes with some theatrics. They make fresh made pasta, which looked amazing. They offer several specialty cocktails for those who like fun libations. They also offer a private room for 8 if you want a more intimate party.

This is a go to place for casual. fine dining. It's Italian, but truly creative Italian for lack…read moreof a better term. For example my sone and I both had SMOKED BRISKET GNOCCHI which is smoked brisket, with a amazing selection of sautéed wild mushrooms with caramelized onions tossed in gnocchi with a superb smoked gouda cream sauce... I'm going to bet that you encounter this in about 1. out of every 100,000 Italian Restaurants. We started the meal with Baked Brie wrapped in pastry covered in hot honey with fig preserves. Just simply good food. We went with some wine by the glass... watch out since their bottles can ru over $200... not that dinner with my wife and son is not a special occasion... we had some really good wines in the basement to come home to. :-) Great ambiance inside an old brick walled building. it was noisy. super service from an attentive wait staff. Definitely a great fine dining experience.

This was an amazing experience. Make your reservations now. The family got together to celebrate…read moreMama Bs 80th birthday. This restaurant and their staff made us soooo happy. Everyone enjoyed their food which tasted like heaven. Dessert was amazing to it was strawberry brûlée which you must have. Our waiter "Joe" aka Joseph was more than knowledgeable and delightfully funny. This restaurant has the best aesthetic. Intimate but classy even down to the wallpaper in the bathroom. Vangeli's will remain in my head for a while. Who knows maybe my birthday will bring me back.

I have eaten at Mayberry's several times and I always find myself wanting the Chicken Pot Pie. The…read moreprice is a little high but well worth it once you taste it for the first time. The desserts are really delicious as well. I recommend this place to anyone. Everything that I've tried has been amazing. The old building and the atmosphere is comforting. The service is very fast and friendly.

Locals will give it a 5 and OOT will give it a 4 because we've had good city food ... Mayberry's is…read morenot bad by any stretch of the imagination - it's just simple. The place was empty when we arrived - which is both good and bad. Fast service, no wait, easy to find a table - we just wondered where everyone was. I would have gave this place a 5 but I'll be honest they got a 4 because the "cheddar cornbread" was terrible ... for such a place, I expect top-not h cornbread. Our party of 5 all said it was bad; you couldn't taste the cheddar and it tasted liked it was baked in fish oil - slight charring and burn flavor too. Sammys were otherwise good and pie was good. Locale was charming. Apple slaw was also good - burgers are more like sandwiches with meat (no buns - Texas toast). I'd go back but I will not order the cheddar cornbread again.

Date night dinner, and the service and cocktails were…read more Excellent. The vibe and decor were quiet and relaxing . The food and selection was good but at the price point I expected better.

Very good food, service is awesome. Quiet dining atmosphere. It has become a favorite for dining.read more

Their home made sauces are awesome! Above average bar food, always packs a crowd! Wings are delishread more

Great food! They have gluten free bread, buns, and wraps. Love the gf hamburgers and chips and…read moresteak quesadillas! I go alone or with family and friends. Food is always prepared good.

Lovely space, very pleasant service, food was awful. I accept that I ordered an odd dish, the…read morechicken curry, but I assumed it would be fine if it was on the menu at some a well-regarded place. I was wrong. It was served room temperature with undercooked rice and a chutney that tasted like bathroom cleaner plus a large glob of sour cream and unaccountably, some shredded lettuce and chopped tomatoes. It was inedible. My dining partner had an equally gross spicy tomato pasta. It tasted more like a tube of tomato paste and was thick and gloppy. I feel terrible writing such a report but man, the food was truly inedible. I suppose if you get a standard burger or something simple, they'd manage.

This past Friday nights dinner was amazing!! Service by Bella was impeccable. She was so sweet when…read moreasking for suggestions and we loved the Brussel sprouts appetizer as well as for dinner we tried the salmon polenta and the steak frites. We most definitely will be back soon and hope we get the same outstanding service!! 10 out of 10!!!

Loved it! I had the Fennel chicken salad with their soup of the day. Which was Roasted Garlic…read morePotato... yummy!! It was all so good and filling. I couldn't finish my sandwich I was so satisfied! My husband had the lamb melt which he "liked it ok"I liked the soup so much that I purchased a quart to go. I will definitely be back.

I don't know what the name means, but I stopped here because I was pressed for time. While I wasn't…read moreimpressed by the shopping mall I pulled into, they absolutely maximized the space, with an outdoor dining area walled in by plants. This is a sandwich and salad lunch place, and there were several plausible options for vegetarians and vegans. My order came with a side and I added a cookie. Ice cups were out for a self-serve collection of tea (sweet or unsweet), lemonade, and water at no extra charge. My mushroom-heavy toasted sandwich delivered on flavor, with a rosemary olive oil bread contrasting the massive amount of mushrooms and a zippy romesco inside. For a side, I received a garlicky hummus with pita. My cookie was a slightly odd texture, but it did round out the experience and keep me full for an outdoor day. It was quick, easy, had options for most diets, was a nice place to eat, and on top of that I got out for a price I couldn't believe. To be fair, if I weren't in middle of nowhere South Carolina I'm sure there's no way I get that meal for under $20 at current rates, but I had no problem stopping here on the way to the mountains, and I doubt there was any better lunch option for a long way in any direction.

Came here with my family when we went to visit. Very lovely inside but as a part of 7, I felt we…read moretook up a lot of space, especially when it started to rain so everybody came inside. The benefit of that large a party was we ordered every appetizer. There wasn't one thing that wasn't amazing. I thought about stopping by on the way home to get some of the Vidalia onion fritters to eat on the way home, but they were closed. My fish was supposed to come with sea island red peas, but they replaced them with another bean, which was just as amazing.

I love this restaurant. Lovely ambiance, excellent service and consistently delicious food. It's a…read morebit of a drive for us to get there from GVL, but worth it!

Service was on point today and I'm digging the new menu. Ahi seared tuna was a good portion; trout…read morewas cooked and seasoned to perfection and was the high mark of our meal. The grilled shrimp were fresh and my daughter said "best shrimp she ever had". The new bar area refresh was a bit sterile for me as I liked the booths and now it's a bunch of high tops. Anyway, five stars today hopefully staff turnover has been solved. And looking forward to making this our go to spot again.

We reserved the private room for my son's graduation luncheon after a friend recommended The…read moreLighthouse. It cost $150 to reserve the room. It was nice and intimate with a window view of the lake. I wish the catering coordinator took the time to explain the details. I was not aware of a no-show fee and reaching her by phone was challenging. She did not follow up for a final count and I was so busy with travel (we live in Hawaii) and grad preparation that I forgot. Our no-show fee was $260. Our guests who were able to make it enjoyed the venue Our servers were gracious and helped us out when we needed the background music turned off so we could play a game, make speeches and I could dance the hula. We had a nice selection of a brunch menu but the food took a while to come out. My breakfast potatoes were soggy. All in all my son and our guests were happy with the food, for the time to celebrate and fellowship and the Lighthouse helped us to do that.