Amazing burger! Friendly and quick service from a little food cart adjacent to a cozy little bar…read morecalled f/Stop Fitzgerald's Public House. You can eat inside there or there's a shaded outside eating area between the bar and the food cart. I went with the Slangers Style burger, which comes with white cheddar, smoked Oaxaca cheese sauce, Slangers Sauce and fried pickled red onion. I got mine with two patties. This burger was unctuously rich and super saucy. I think, for me, two patties was a bit much. I removed one of the patties and the flavors of all the components came through a bit more pronounced and balanced. So, I would stick with one patty on my next visit. Because I dislike wasting food, I also ate the extra patty by itself, and it was great and well-seasoned. The fries were delicious as well: hearty with bits of potatoes skin and fried to a perfect crispness. I will absolutely be back as this is one of the best burgers I've had in Salem!

Buttery burgers from this cute spot food truck in front I think if not mistaken a bar? The fries…read morewere so good I had to go get more for myself. We ordered 2 slanger, 1 Italian, and one classic. My favorite is the slanger the crispy fried onions were a great combination. Service was amazing and quick for how much I ordered and not being the only customer. There is seating here . Better choice then a drive thru but just as convient. A+

We had a really great experience at Osaka Hibachi & Sushi! The staff was incredibly attentive,…read morefriendly, and welcoming without being overbearing. The sashimi was definitely the star for me. Everything tasted incredibly fresh, and the fish practically melted like butter in your mouth. You can really taste the freshness. The restaurant itself was clean and nicely decorated, creating a fun atmosphere without going overboard or feeling obnoxious. Even the bathrooms were clean, which is always a plus! It is a bit on the pricier side, but the quality and freshness of the sushi made it feel worthwhile. We didn't get a chance to try the hibachi side this time, but if the quality of the sushi is any indication, I'd be surprised if it disappointed.

What can I say? It was all a bit underwhelming. I came expecting the classic hibachi spectacle,…read moresitting around a giant grill, catching zucchini mid-air. Instead, I got a basic casual dining room with a football game playing over the sushi bar. It just didn't feel authentic. Credit where credit is due: the place is clean and the service is fast. Our food was on the table with in 15 minutes But the flavors just weren't there. The soup and salad started things off on a pretty bland note. My chicken hibachi portion was a nice size. It was fresh, but the sauce tasted suspiciously like Panda Express, and several pieces of the chicken were dry and chewy. My husband's chicken bento box hit the spot for him, but if you're looking for any hint of spice, you won't find it here. Even the wonton dipping sauce was incredibly mild. It was a simple watered down mayo with a few spices. Bummer.

A little pricey but soooo good and you can get some nice English pub food that's generally hard to…read morefind. Been there a few times, my favorite dish is the tikka masala pie. It looks a bit small but it's very filling. Husband likes to get the bangers and mash and loves it. The service has been good and friendly every time we've gone and they are extremely dog-friendly. We took our two boys there a few times who aren't used to dining out in public like that. They weren't disruptive (we'd have taken them home and had our stuff to go if they hadn't behaved well) but we let the servers know they weren't dogs who were familiar with being taken out to a dining place and the servers were very accommodating of even making the dogs comfortable and brought out a water dish they kept topped off. Really above and beyond. Could not recommend this place more.

My wife and I happened to be down in Salem for a meeting and decided on getting lunch at Santiam…read moreBrewing. Upon walking in it had a great British pub feel to add to the ambiance. They had a decent beer selection. After deciding what we wanted, I went to the counter to order Scotch Eggs and the Great British Fish and Chips. I was informed that they didn't have any Scotch Eggs. I went back and talked with my wife, and we decided on a pie and I went back to the counter where I was informed that they had no pies. Annoyed, I went back to talk with my wife, and we ordered some sort of bites of which there was a meat option and a vegetarian option. We went with the meat option for all three. After we ordered and we were enjoying our beers, our server came over and said they only had two bites left of meat, so we were forced to have one vegetarian option. I will say both options tasted great! The fish and chips were finally served; it looked great with a crispy batter and perfectly fried fries. The fries tasted great. When we went to have the fish, the batter fell off the fish. Clearly that was a problem, which is too bad because it seemed like it was cooked perfectly. The batter wasn't greasy and the fish was clearly fresh. But we had to eat the batter separately from the fish. It was apparent that the fish was wet when they applied the batter. This is too bad because the fish tasted great and the batter tasted great, but the batter fell right off the fish. This is one of their signature dishes. This was a Monday and clearly they weren't prepared to be open. With no Scotch Eggs, no pies, etc it was disappointing. Our server didn't seem to care that they didn't have most of their menu available. I was excited about this place, but sadly they failed with not having everything on their menu and not being able to correctly prepare their Great British Fish and Chips. Maybe it was an off day, but I don't think we'll be going back.

Sandwiches and tacos are very tasty! A full complete meal when accompanied by one of the many…read moreoutstanding beers on tap! The friendly and timely service from our beer tender and cook was outstanding. There is plenty of open and accessible parking and loads of interior and covered outdoor seating. It is a great space, clean, nice, friendly and a relaxing spot for lunch. An easy find off of I-5 if you are headed north or south bound.

b² Taphouse &Brewery is a place I haven't been to before. I hit all of the breweries quite some…read moretime ago in Salem (also learned to drink more smartly after that trip) and a few more have popped up since. I didn't get the impression this place makes it's own beer as all I saw was guest taps... which is okay because the list was quite large. Looking in Untappd it does look like they indeed made their beer at one point and time and maybe they still do... I just didn't see any on the list. So tsking my own advice and drinking smartly I got a root beer here that was also on tap along with the beer. I don't recall who exactly made the root beer but it was from a brewery and some craft breweries make absolutely fantastic craft sodas and this one was very good! The place seems to have spacious seating but placing orders up at the front counter can get congested. This place is in a cool spot so despite not finding beer I still walked away from it feeling it was a positive experience.

This restaurant is incredibly lovely. The ambience is definitely Instagram worthy, and the food is…read moredelicious. Where it lacks is experience and service. This place is too lovely to have anything less than a fine dining service standard, and right now it barely hits upscale bistro. Honestly, there are dive bars in Salem with far superior service at this point. I want this restaurant to do well, I'm genuinely excited for it. But there's an immediate barrier: guests have to walk through the lobby, then up a staircase or an elevator all the way in the back, with very little way finding to get you there. It also lacks experience, and that's exactly what diners want these days. People are more likely to go somewhere like Fogo de Chao or Korean BBQ because it delivers a full experience. Right now this place can't even provide exceptional service, let alone experiential service. There are some real barriers this restaurant group needs to solve for long term success.

My husband planned a birthday dinner for me at Clink! with 8 friends. It was perfect! We sat…read moreunder a pink tree that gave us a beautiful glow, and the tables and banquettes were so pretty and comfortable, with a shelf behind us for handbags and gifts. Best seating in Salem. The service was epic! Our waiter had a great personality, and handled our big, loud group with ease and grace. The timing on the dishes and drinks was impeccable. We felt well cared for, and I felt celebrated. The food was delish. We loved the fondue as an app, I think we ordered two, and some oysters. Everyone enjoyed their main courses, I loved my goat cheese dumplings. A few of the guys mentioned smaller servings, but I prefer quality to quantity, so maybe just order another entree‍. Bottles of wine were reasonably priced, which I always appreciate. Thanks Clink! for giving Salem a beautiful place for celebrations. Trying the happy hour next...

We stopped at this Black Bear Diner in Salem on our way headed south on the 5. The crew mentioned…read moreit was getting on meal time and I'm not sure if there's much south of here that would be good to stop at that would keep everyone happy. I know Black Bear has enough choices to keep these guys happy so here we go! We get in and the interior has that bearish theme going like all the Black Bear Diners. Yep, that's cute! We get seated and drink orders taken. I decide on the Patty melt, the other girl on the crew gets the fish and chips and another guy gets some sandwich thing, I forgot what it was called. The food took a little while to come out but we weren't in any rush this time, so no biggie. My patty melt was cooked as ordered, medium and the fries were crispy and hot. The rest of the food looked good and no one was complaining, so that's a good sign. We all munched our food down and left happy. Now, back on the road again ... as the song goes ...

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.

Food was great. Price 71 for two burgers and drinks. Really?…read more Met some nice peeps. They've got a brewery in there that has strong smell. Probably won't return 71 for lunch is crazy.

Good beer. Lots to choose from. Didn't eat anything but would try some food next time.read more

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!

Took my partner here for their birthday and it was just as good as the reviews say. The food was…read moreamazing and the portions were huge. About average price for the amount of food you get. One meal was enough to feed me all day, and the Spanish coffee I got was mixed perfectly. Seats are extremely limited, but the service was super fast so even with a full plate you get in and out comfortably in under an hour. Other reviews mention rude service staff, but my experience was the total opposite. I wish I could've gotten her name to give her a shout-out. :) I do have to mention the lack of parking. There were still empty tables when the parking lot was already completely full. There were maybe eight parking spots altogether, but that would be my only complaint.

I had a, "Select Your Own" omelette with bell peppers, onions, mushrooms and basil. I could barely…read moretaste the basil. Very disappointing in the lack of fresh basil. The bacon was delicious: thick, hot and crispy. The orange juice was very expensive and overpriced. The sunflower toast was barely buttered. The parking lot is very small and I didn't see any close street parking. There are steep stairs to the entrance. The entire place is very small. There was a child screaming and the wait staff wear whatever they wish. Overall, the food was delicious. But, one blueberry pancake cost $11.00 while two pancakes cost $20.00! My breakfast for one cost $39.00!!! I mean, really, $40.00 for breakfast for One Person! And, I had to wait 40 minutes, parking was a big problem and the wait staff looked sloppy and were rude. I don't think this restaurant is worth it.

Great atmosphere. Nice ands friendly service. Great prices. The bar staff was very compassionate…read moreto the fact that our seahawks lost to a field goal vs the Cardinals in the last second of the game. Thanks molly!

I went here for brunch...no champagne. Ordered mozzarella…read moresticks and loaded nachos because i asked the bartender which was better. Quesadilla or nachos, she said the quesadilla wasn't anything special.. Both plates came out at same time. She says we're out of marinara so i gave you ranch.. Then she said i took four dollars off your nachos because we didn't have meat. My loaded nachos had liquid cheese, sour cream, tomato's and onions I'm not upset with the bartender i just wish she would have started with those things i would have left!