08/07/26 We had just…read morecome up from Grants Pass on our vacation and were browsing for food spots near our hotel when JoJo's came up. We instantly knew we had to check it out. By the time my uncle and I made it over to 'The Yard' Mr. Tukufu had already sold most of his food, it had apparently been a very good day for him, understandably so. Nevertheless, we ordered some leg quarters and he kindly obliged despite appearing to be worn out from the long day. When we came back around to pick up the food I was shocked at the size and weight of the take out bag that was given to us. Mr. Tukufu had certainly hooked us up and when we got back to the hotel we had an absolute feast. I am confident in saying this was the best soul food I have ever had. You could tell it was made with love and sincerity. Thank you to Mr. Tukufu for being so generous, it was not lost on us. We look forward to seeing him again the next time we are in Salem. From my USMC veteran uncle - Semper Fi.

It was disgusting. I wanted to luv it. I wanted to support my fellow blk business. I just can't…read more I threw my plate away.

Oh no!!!! Why oh why are you permanently closed? You were my absolute favorite dinner spot in…read moreSalem. The food was yummy, the staff friendly, and the atmosphere comfortable especially with the end opening during the warm months.

So I'm a little embarrassed. I originally wrote a review for the wrong place on here. They had…read moresimilar names. The upside is, I couldn't remember this little place's name until I looked through pictures and thought - oh yeah! That place was rockin'! I had a philly steak sandwich and the ---- oh my gosh ---- amazing Mac and Cheese nuggets. The sandwich was good. I think the bread could use an upgrade, but I'd go back. Those nuggets.... they were heavenly. I know when you order them you think you don't want to share, but you do. They are so incredibly rich in flavor that after about half the order your tastebuds need a break! I'd like to go back to try some other menu items.

Another group favorite! Not much seating inside but we were lucky to get a table for 5 on a busy…read moreSaturday night. Ordered way too much food because everything looked so good! Basket of rolls: apparently these are quite famous and I can see why. Light and airy and the garlic butter is to die for. I coding even get a picture of the full basket because everyone dig in too quickly BBQ russet potato fries: good cut of potato, good portion size but a little salty. The ranch was good and I loved the Marion berry bbq sauce. Lobster and shrimp stuffed mushroom: Wouldn't get again, but good portion size and great seafood. Street corn dip: too many chips for the amount of dip but it was warm and cheeses and delicious, was missing a little bit of spice. Coconut curry squash soup: BEST thing on the menu, 3 of us ordered more to go. Absolutely delicious. Caprese chicken radiatore: loved this pasta. For having cream and pesto I was surprised at how light this pasta was. Really good and didn't leave me feeling bloated. Loved our waitress, she was wonderful. Very quaint and italianesque. Things to note: One restroom in the back of restaurant. Street metered parking. Great downtown Salem location.

Great location and relaxing vibe! Great food and selections…read moreon menu! Great service! Great cocktails!

My husband treated me to the best Valentine's Day meal i could have asked for at Whuttle's BBQ in…read morethe Lancaster Drive Walmart Supercenter in Salem. I'm Southern and I've eaten a lot...a LOT... of BBQ, from home cooked at my family meals and events, at roadside stands, food trucks, mom-and-pop joints, and nice sit-down restaurants. As part of my work as a corporate trainer, driving all over the South and Midwest was my daily commute, but BBQ was my daily off-work mission. I've eaten a LOT of BBQ! Whuttle's BBQ is not Southern quality, it is HIGH Southern quality. I wasn't very hungry when we went out tonight so I just ordered the BBQ chicken sandwich. My husband ordered the same plus the mac-n-cheese and we both had Whuttle's own fruit punch. I took a bite of the husband's mac-n-cheese to sample it...before he threatened me with the loss of a hand if I ate any more...and it was, to make it simple, the best mac-n-cheese I've ever had, and I've eaten a good bit of that around the country, also. The chicken was moist and tender with a perfect smoky aroma and flavor. Their BBQ sauce was just right and the sandwich had just the right amount - a flavor boost for the perfect chicken but not overpowering nor was the sandwich swimming in it. Just right. The bun was fresh and soft and was ideal. That fruit punch was so good I could have drank a gallon. It made the sandwich a perfect match. I realize I keep using the word 'perfect' in this review. That's not an accident. On top of the wonderful food and drink and speedy service was the Down Home friendliness of the folks there. We learned that the inspiration comes from their Arkansas roots and among great Southern BBQ, the BBQ I've had in Arkansas stood out from the rest, and honestly Whuttle's would make even great Arkansas BBQ seem average by comparison. It really is that good. We live just a mile or so away so we'll be regulars now. If you like BBQ and you really like great BBQ, you're missing out until you eat here.

I was in town on business . I ordered via Uber eats and they delivered to my office. The brisket…read morewas very tender. However it was very dry and flavorless. Very disappointing.

2025.09.20 Look for a bright red Family owned foodtruck! There are four picnic benches under a tent…read moreif you want to have a seat. The ladies were engaging and friendly and efficiently had our order ready. We had the Teri beef and Teri chicken. There's a good amount of tender and tasty protein with bonus rice underneath! The Mac salad is my favorite kind, not too wet and with some extra flavors that I haven't figured out yet but tastes amazing. They have a regularly updated instagram account @the.flaming.pineapple with deals and giveaways. They also do catering, contact via Instagram. So glad I stopped by. Would recommend and will definitely be coming back! Happy to support local family-owned businesses!

Disgusting, hard to even call it food. Had no real taste, gave me the trots for 2 days! I'd steer…read morefar clear of this nasty little red food truck!!! You stomach and bowels will thank you endlessly! Maybe "Chief" Danny should have stuck to pulling slurpies at 7-11?????

We stopped here to meet some friends for dinner. My husband and I shared the pulled pork esquite…read morebowl. The pulled pork was wonderful! The corn was a little dry like you could tell it had been sitting all day in a warmer. The overall flavor was about a 3.5. We did a rum flight and a cider flight as well. Very unique flavors for the rum! We enjoyed them amongst 4 of us. They had live music, were very busy, a ton of seating, and the staff were friendly. The owners were amazing and definitely made us feel appreciated for being there!!

FOUL!!!!! Zero customer service. If anything, our waitress was rude and very standoffish. Offered…read moreto bring us somebody's wrong order. The inside of the building was disgusting and dirty. The food was even worse. We took a few bites of one of the cheeseburgers and she charges for everything that we ordered which was $56 and we didn't even eat it. It is by far one of the worst restaurants in independence, Oregon. We will not be going back and we will make sure that we let everyone know.

You must go to Willamette Valley Smokehouse. It is just the best, they smoke everything. They are a…read moretruck, but a large one with a huge seating area where you will be cool and comfortable. They keep the place ever so clean. The service is just down home friendly. They will take good care of you and happy you will be. Their food is great, even their sides are something to ge extra of and take home or back to your hotel. The pulled pork sandwich is our favorite. They have the best sauce too. We love their baked beans- home made- and their potato salad is super. Their jalapeno peppers are hot, but good. They often have live music outdoors and that is fun. They have a seafood fest on Friday, at least they did when we were there and it is so good and a great price. BBQ oysters are great as is the crab. There really is nothing not to like here.

Went to Willamette Valley Smokehouse on a whim with my husband because he was wanting to try the…read morefood, and I'm glad we did! The first thing I noticed was the ambiance and the music. It was the perfect spot for a casual evening out. We had a couple of drinks, a cider and a Japanese lager, and really enjoyed the atmosphere. The musician playing that night was fantastic! He had a great song selection, and his voice was hauntingly beautiful. I'm not a huge barbecue person because I prefer my meals to have a little more variety than just meat, but I did enjoy the brisket and the pork belly. The sides were just okay for me. I'm from the South, where we take our potato salad seriously, so I wasn't the biggest fan of theirs but I did really enjoy the beans and the corn salad. I'll definitely be back for the music, a drink, and the laid-back atmosphere. It's a great place for a casual evening out!

I ordered EXTRA cilantro and I got maybe three leafs on one of the tacos. The meat is dry. I need a…read moredrink with every bite. Even with the two sauces and lime. I would say these are just ok but will not come back with all the choices in the area.

Had the best Taco Tuesday by pairing this truck with Ratchet Brewery. They have an amazing patio…read morehowever due to the heat, we were able to eat indoors. The service was great and the tacos are delicious. Three tacos, each a different meat. Pair them inside with a beer for a great deal. They offer three salsa flavors and warn you for their hottest. Appreciated the heads up! Best hottest salsa in town.