everyone that works here is awesome, and the owner is so cool. even though they had to close early…read morebecause of stupid fight. DONT FIGHT HERE

Lucky's Pub has a super comfortable local's vibe. The space is mostly clean -- I can't really hold…read morea few dirty glasses and unwiped tables against a crew of 1-2, especially when the customer service is so exceptional. The bartenders are enthusiastic and friendly, the regulars are (for the most part) mellow and welcoming, and there's a nice variety of relatively private Oregon VLT machines if that's your thing. I'll be coming back, for sure. If this place had a slightly bigger crew on-shift to keep up with cleaning and maybe support a food menu, Lucky's would be an easy 5 stars.

Stumbled on to this place on a cloudy Saturday afternoon and got a stool at the bar and ended up…read morestaying all night. outstanding locals fun and full of opinions, a sassy barkeep that kept the glass full and explained the ridiculously low priced menu perfectly. The food was top shelf all the way and left overs were boxed and ready to go without asking. there are plenty of screens, games in the back, a porch, and the bathrooms were cleaner than most people's back home. this place has the perfect vibe and decor like your favorite crazy uncle's basement bar. Great parking and easy access for Uber - this place is a Salem treasure if you ask me and will be a not miss destination every time I am in town.

Small place with pub food and a pool table, but apparently caters to the gamblers. I met a friend…read morehere for the first time, and while the server was nice, she insisted I needed a double shot. The butterfly shrimp was tasty, but the sauce, not so much. We thought we'd play a few games of pool, but there was an obnoxious and very loud guy gambling and yelling across the place, so we left.

We walked in on a whim for our first visit -- no homework, no planning. We will definitely return…read more Ambiance: comfortable, both cool and cozy. Music was excellent; audible but not intrusive. Comfy chairs. Lower lighting, well placed. Service was excellent, friendly and fast. I think our server's name was Mikayla; a gem. Attentive and observant but never intrusive. Drinks: my old fashioned was absolutely perfect and my husband's margarita was fine. Appetizers: beer cheese was well balanced and a bit runny, which I prefer over the library paste version some places serve. The elotes dip was a standout, mildly spicy, with lime in the cilantro, and warm, crispy chips. (Whatever is in their seasoning for chips and fries should be sold separately -- I wanted to try it on everything.) We probably should have stopped there, as the portions were abundant, but our mains were amazing. Smash burger was insanely juicy, nice and onion-y with a few Crunchy Brown Bits around the edges. The roll was fresh and tender, with a good crust; flavorful, not just a shingle. The fries were the best I've had in Salem. Get the garlic-thyme upgrade; you won't regret it. My ribeye was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately they were out of both compound butters, apparently due to a busy Friday, but everything was well seasoned. The vegetable of the day was roasted Brussels sprouts with a sweet-and-salty sauce, almost like kettle corn; amazing. The outer leaves were caramelized without being burned, and the hearts were tender but not mushy. Crispy fried onions were perfect. Fried potatoes were fine, and enriched by their placement between the steak and the sprouts. The diners who came in before us were all smiles when they left, so it wasn't a fluke. Can't wait to come back!

It was pricey. But i feel like the food is worth it!! The…read moreNashville mozzarella sticks were bomb!! We straight went in. Almost didn't take a picture because it was so good. The burgers were perfectly cooked and the garlic rosemary fries were to die for. They have great ranch here and a spicy sauce, I can't remember what it's called. The only thing that made this place of four stars for me is that the drinks are very small for the price they are. Customer service was amazing. We came in an hour before closing were the last ones there and they treated us so well. I would definitely go back and try other foods!

Stopped for a quick lunch while in town and was pleasantly surprised by the lunch menu and daily…read morespecials. Decent burger and fries.

2025.09.21 Sunday 5:30pm…read more Cool bar, not crowded today, just missed happy hour (5pm). No one wants to watch the Chiefs vs Giants I guess? Super chill. Ordered fish tacos, comes with 3, decent heat, and tortilla chips. Two tiny sauce cups were a little challenging to get chips into but you can break the chips or dump the sauce. Unknown price, will find out when we get the check. Wings were good, 7 for $13.50 Might only be one server on the floor, she's also the only one currently working behind the bar. She was friendly and helpful.

Best service by far ever, Kiki was my bartender and she was so sweet and very attentive and managed…read morethe busy environment. Everything on the menu looked amazing.

Always great food with generous portions . We tried the Chicken Enchiladas and the Bison Burger …read more It was awesome in every way. Service was excellent and with a smile . Really wish people would realize this place is one of those rare hole in the wall Diner /Bar& grill you must frequent often and spread the word . The drink specials were some of the best prices I've seen for happy hour by far for this kind of establishment .Gave this establishment 5 stars and 2 thumbs up. Stop by when you are in the Salem area, you will appreciate the food / and service it has to offer .

Stopped in for a drink and snacks, very small place, but good service decent food and fair prices.read more

Poor customer service if you are playing video poker games; rare for server to offer cocktails…read more Visited twice recently for same server lady to not offer service; once had to ask her to stop socializing and cash out winning ticket. Look at the cameras Tom - this person is not helping your business.

We went here just on a whim. I am glad we did. Not the best looking outside but amazing atmosphere…read moreinside. The have 2 outdoor seating areas, one that allows smoking and one that does not. We sat out in the non smoking. Our waitress was great at checking in and making light conversations. She was natural at it and it didn't feel like she was checking in to much. The beers are good pricing and they had some good choices, a variety and a little something for everyone. As for food, I got the black and blue bacon burger and it was amazing. Juicy and not skimpy on the toppings. The fries were crispy and delicious. My husband got the nachos and let me tell you, it's enough for 2-3 people!!! The toppings were mixed through out the nachos and the salsa was homemade and not too spicy. We will be definitely coming back.

Well, the service was excellent with a super attentive staff. The atmosphere was sports barish,…read moreclean and somewhat tidy. We orders the World Famous Cheese Burger (with the title I expected more) -1/2lb Angus beef, with mayonnaise, ketchup, mustard, hamburger relish, lettuce, tomato & onion. $14.95. This burger was about as basic as it gets. It would be good for older or younger crowds that like bland food. The burger patty looked pretty but tasted uneventful. We didn't get hamburger relish but we did get a ton onions. This burger could have used a special sauce or something. The only sauce they provided was mayo and not much of it. We opted for a salad and not fries. The salad was fresh and plentiful.

Good food and a great safe space for queer and straight people alike. The drag shows are fun, they…read morehave dancing and the owners support all of the shows that come through their stage.

Music karaoke dancing and good food! The staff is great and I feel so comfortable here.read more

We went in there today, and were very happy with the service and the ambience…read more I told our waitress it was our first time there, and she bent over backwards to make sure our questions were answered. She went and asked the cook to see if it was celiac friendly. I had street tacos, and my wife had fresh made chips and quac. The food was very good. We would recommend Side Hustle.

2 Horrible experiences with the same staff on two different weekends! My boyfriend ordered a coors…read morebanquet on draft..The shorter bartender with short brownish black hair came back super cheerful to let us know that the keg spat out in the middle of her pouring the banquet so she "just topped it off with coors LIGHT"... then she handed my boyfriend the drink and walked away laughing... since when did that become appropriate bartending service? A couple weeks prior to that incident she did something equally dumbfounding..My best friend and I ordered two ciders and when we went back to our table to take a sip we shocked because what we just drank was clearly not a cider but what seemed like AN IPA? So we went back up the bar thinking she made an honest mistake..NOPE! She said "yeah the one you wanted ran out so I just gave you those"... WHAT???! Whyyyyy would two girls who ordered a low percent fruity cider want an 11% dry imperial IPA??!?? WHYYY again would you not give us a choice, and just serve us whatever? You don't know peoples allergies/tolerances (I mean seriously 6 vs. 11 percent is crazy). So over it.. telling all my friends to not come here anymore. Ps. They let people who smell like poopoo and peepee sit at the bar and offend everyone around them with their odor.

I was at the Sammies location on Libert Rd. South Salem. There were 2 ladies there that appeared…read moreto be regulars and the bartender seemed to be chatty with them but barely gave me the time of day when I sat down to get my beer. Horrible service. I'm only going there when Tommy is working there. He's cool and engages with the customers. If you don't engage with everyone that comes through the door, then you should find a different job. Obviously customer service is not your strong suit!!!

twice we have gone into Sammie's to enjoy the football games but the bart gal who comes in for…read moreevening shift seems unable to offer friendly service to table tops because she is overwhelmed with shift change or what ever else she can give as an excuse. last night she wouldn't take my card to keep the tab open because she had "too many cards". She also said she was preparing Food when I asked for French fries. OLCC violation. Both times I have visited I felt like I am an inconvenience and not very welcomed it's feels very confrontational when we try to even accommodate her by coming the bar to order. She complains to her customers about "too much to do during shift changes." It is not very welcoming and I witness the people who sit at the bar get her undivided attention. And she's very nice and cordial to the people at the bar. But if you sit at a table lookout, you are an inconvenience And she has too much to do at shift change to offer service.