The parking lot is tiny, the waitlist is long, the staff is uber-friendly, and the food is AMAZING!…read moreWe ordered the Pot Roast Hash & the Plate o' Love (Crème Brûlée French Toast & choice of hash with eggs). The hashes featured different flavors (obviously) but they were both super moist! We liked the smashed potatoes rather than typical diced potatoes. They both also had great caramelization. The French toast was out-of-this-world! It had the consistency of a bread pudding with the crunch of a crème brûlée topping!

Just ate here...had the crème brûlée French toast gluten free version.....oh my it was good!…read more While waiting...everyone was waking out with Togo boxes...now I know why...the portions are huge! I think everything is made fresh, which is great...but I took off one star, because the air seemed like forever...it takes a long time to get the food!

We tried out the new Black Bear Diner where the old Shari's used to be, and it was such a fun…read moresurprise. The décor is adorable. Woodworked bears are tucked throughout the space without feeling overdone, and there's even an old jukebox in the corner next to a small shop selling merch. It feels cozy and playful at the same time. For food, we had the eggs Benedict with tomato, spinach, and bacon, served with fresh fruit and country potatoes. While my poached egg was a bit overcooked, more firm than runny, the overall flavor was still delicious and everything tasted fresh. We also ordered the bacon mac and cheese, and it may have been the best mac and cheese I've ever had at a restaurant. It was creamy, hot, perfectly seasoned, and pure comfort in a bowl. The portions are huge, just like they advertise. Service was excellent, prices were reasonable, and the whole experience felt welcoming and worth it. Dare I say... this might even be better than Shari's. We'll definitely be back.

Their first try had my scrambled eggs overcooked so much they were crunchy and the avocado was…read morebrown. The only thing right was the toast. The second try they got the eggs and avocado right but they put it in plain, untoasted bread. My husband had hashbrowns that were so dry and tasteless, it may as well have been shredded paper. We don't plan on going back.

The menu has so many options, the options are not anything plain. The food options are unique…read more The serving sizes are big and priced well. Flavor on each item tasted like it was made with care and love. The ambiance was a diner feel but clean and busy. Service was good, food came out quickly. Highly recommend and I can't wait to go back again to try something different on the menu.

I mean really, how can you be so petty? I ordered a 6.00 strawberry lemonade that equates to a…read moremedium drink anywhere you go, and I asked for them not to add ice. So what happens? I get 1/3 of a drink. I've been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years and I have absolutely zero patience nor empathy for places like this. I paid 6.00 for a small drink that was mediocre at best because they don't know how to balance lemonade with simple syrup or strawberry juice. We won't be ordering from here again and I'd suggest you didn't either. Also, medium poached eggs have a runny yolk: if you put poached eggs on your menu at least do them properly. We got hard poached.

I was heading back home to SoCal but wanted to grab a bite to eat before driving to PDX. Looked up…read moreplaces around the hotel I was staying at. Initially I had picked out another place but decided to stop here instead cause it was a bit closer. You can tell this is the place that's like "If you know, you know." People came in and everyone was on a first name basis. It was really pleasant to see! Now onto the food. Absolutely amazing! I got the hobo omelette with a side of biscuits and gravy. Hands down the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had! And the omelette was dang good too! It's a small place with not a lot of seating but it's definitely worth it to venture in if you're in the area. I wish there was one closer to me. Service was stellar. Ritz Diner, I'll never forget you!

Great breakfast. 2 eggs and 1/2 order of biscuits and gravy…read more Coffee. Great service! I will definitely be back.

Went here while on a work trip and the food was phenomenal…read more It's an order and pay at the counter then get your food when it's ready kind of bar atmosphere. Super friendly staff. Their ciders are great, I tried the Viking Cherry Cider and loved it so much I bought a six pack to take home, at $18 for 6 it was still absolutely well worth it. For food my coworker got the Fish and Chips, deep fried in beef tallow for those who avoid seed oils, and said it was excellent. I had a caesar salad and fries to go with my cider and it was a lovely meal. This will absolutely be one of our go-to spots when in Salem from now on.

Some of the best scotch eggs I have ever had! The service was friendly; note that there is no table…read moreservice, so you'll need to order at the bar. The inside atmosphere is sports bar fabulous plenty of seating for groups or couples. We shared a juicy hazy IPA and an order of scotch eggs while sitting on the patio, which is shaded and comfortable with both picnic tables and bar-top seating. I was thrilled to find that the scotch eggs were not only delicious but also authentically prepared. The yolk was soft and slightly runny, and the crust was perfectly crisp and flavorful. This establishment is a true hidden gem. While the food prices are a little steep, the quality definitely makes it worthwhile. We will be back!

2680 Aerial Way SE, Salem, OR 97302…read morehttps://flightdeckrestaurant.com/ See my photos for current prices, Web site menu prices photos outdated. Was told that there are no happy hour pricing on appetizers or drinks. Ordered the onion rings. They were fried without being greasy. The fish was the same result, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The french fries were slender and crispy, with a good outer crunch. The tarter sauce was a creamy dill mixture and the ranch dressing had a good flavor. The wife got the crab melt which had a good taste. Waitress was friendly and the service attentive. Bonus was the view of the airport and one of the private jets that landed, was told that it is a Honda jet. A pleasant, low key dining experience with an airport view.

We normally love this place but their corned beef and cabbage meal was just awful. You couldn't cut…read morethe corned beef and the cabbage and potatoes were just boiled and were absolutely tasteless! It was $17 dollars and basically inedible. Come on you guys can do better! Your Rueben sandwiches are so good!

Just an update to confirm my continued reviews:…read more Josey's is still top notch breakfast food for the area. The prices have stayed somewhat steady since 23 and the quality remains high. Staff are friendly and responsive and are very helpful with requests or questions. I ate here when single, when dating, I brought my kids here when they were babies, and I take them at 12 year olds now. Really glad to have a constant like Josey's that I can always rely on.

Always great breakfasts in a humble and comfortable environment. Staff are very sweet and efficient.read more

Breakfast was good! The menu was maybe a little limited, but the food was very good. I loved the…read morethick-cut bacon. Annette's is not a fancy place, but it's nice and quiet, and the service is very good. My coffee cup never made it to empty! Three of us went after church today, and it's a good thing we hurried. We were seated right away, but others behind us had to wait for a while.

This place is amazing, I've always enjoyed coming back time after time! The food prices are very…read morereasonable as well the size portions. The service was also pretty fast. I really liked how attentive our server was! If you're a country potatoes fan I definitely recommend this place!!

Great service. Loved playing arcade games and everything on tap was $4! We had a great time here…read more We did not get a chance to order food but saw it was an option. Worth a stop

The ambiance is fun, friendly, and good vibes. The coin jam had a great mix of music and lots of…read morebeverage and food options. My husband and I solely came for the games. The coin machines were in a room and honestly, there was not a lot of space. I was constantly being bumped into while trying to play a game. There are a mix of older arcade and newer games. I thought 50 cents for the old school games was a little much but can understand businesses need to make money. There's an ATM where you can withdraw money and there is also a machine where you can exchange cash for quarters. Overall, I would definitely come back here but think that if groups of 10+ are coming, then reservations should be made in order for it to not be so crowded.

I had read good things about this place online; one afternoon, I remembered and decided to try it…read more The ambiance is classy and minimalist/modern. It wasn't crowded when I arrived, around 3 or 4pm. Service was very friendly and relaxed. It had a comfortable, friendly vibe. It seems this place has a lot of regulars, because a couple groups came in after me and were greeted by name. It was Tuesday, which meant the Happy Hour menu was available all day. The prices were quite reasonable, and we got plenty of food. We ordered the Korean Street Tacos, and Curried chicken lettuce wraps and the cheeseburger with hand cut fries. Everything was delicious. The Korean tacos were a nice mixture of fresh veggies and rich meat flavors as well as some heat. The wraps were generously filled with a great classic chicken salad with curry, and had a great crunch. The burger was juicy and rich, was a good size and had a yummy brioche bun. The fries were cooked well and the ranch was creamy with a dilly kick. This was some solid food at a great price. Apparently Tuesday is trivia night, but we left before that started. This is a great place for some great food. I can see why this place has regulars!

Upon hearing of a new eatery in town, I suggested that my family check it out…read more We arrived during Happy Hour and were promptly greeted and seated The decor is sleek and clean, minimalist. Cozy and not too loud. Their specials menu of select food and drinks was nice, but I was a but disappointed to learn that the only non-alcoholic offering was a canned golden beer (and soft drinks, water - haha, per our server). They did have a decent selection of draft beer. I shared that many restaurants are offering mocktails and that they're missing an opportunity there. The table ordered a sampling of the menu; Korean tacos, Caesar salad, Mac & Cheese, Burger and fries, and Lettuce wraps. Drinks included strawberry lemonade, draft beer, wine, and ice tea. The Korean tacos were good, but not excellent. I think the shell could be improved upon, maybe a fried won ton? Maybe some chili sauce on the side? The Caesar salad was very good, but the mac and cheese was bland and disappointing. Overall it seems like they're working through some kinks. The server could've used some help, as he seemed to have the only one working all of the tables. No ketchup on the table for fries or offer of any. A condiment station might help, but the place is relatively small. I'm glad we stopped in and will certainly give it another shot. It's nice to have an affordable family friendly spot in Salem and I wish them the best of luck!