We went to The Flight Deck restaurant for Fathers Day for 6 people. We had a reservation. We had excellent service ice tea was always full even noticed my ice was melted and gave me a fresh glass! Attention to details was obvious and she was very friendly. We had fresh clams, peach boysenberry salad, Ruben, Salmon, fried oysters, and fettuccini Alfredo. All entrees tasted great and the portion sizes were very generous. Most importantly the prices! WOW.....the value of our very large meal for six and drinks entree was very reasonable! Lastly the ambiance was great especially if you enjoy watching aircraft arrive and depart directly in front of the restaurant. 180 degree view is also quite nice as the Willamette Valley views are gorgeous with the mountains as a backdrop! I highly recommend the Flight Deck for casual dinning or even a business lunch. We will definitely return soon and thank you! read more

The sea bass tacos were great. Mark had fish and chips. Bill got the blt and Pam got peach, blueberry and prawn salad. Everyone stated their food was great. Bill and Pam said they eat there often. The service was great. Best part is that it's sets off the runway of the airport and you can watch the planes and helicopters land. The main wall is all glass. So that was the best entertainment to watch. Bill said he has an app on his phone that lets you put in the tail numbers of the planes to see where they've been or going. So if your plane fan this restaurant is the place to eat and enjoy so aviation. read more

2680 Aerial Way SE, Salem, OR 97302 https://flightdeckrestaurant.com/ See my photos for current prices, Web site menu prices photos outdated.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. read more

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My family has been on a bit of a Flight Deck kick lately and we've been there twice this year! Both visits were good! It's a family friendly spot with a cool view of the Salem airport runways! The food is good and there's a good variety of classic breakfast items. I enjoyed the chicken fried steak (huge portion, good gravy!) and a special French toast that was good! The service both times with friendly but they seem to be understaffed! It always seems to be just two servers handling the whole place and they're racing around. I don't really blame them for slow food or forgotten items because they're working really hard! read more

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We normally love this place but their corned beef and cabbage meal was just awful. You couldn't cut the 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! read more

Subject: Formal Complaint: Ruined Surprise Celebration Dinner on June 23Dear Management,I am writing to bring a highly disappointing experience to your attention regarding a family celebration at your restaurant on Tuesday, June 23, 2026. My wife arranged a surprise dinner for a party of 13 to celebrate my patent being issued and published. We arrived at 6:00 PM as the final guests for the surprise.I was seated at the back-middle of the table against the wall. Our waitress took my order last, and I requested the fish and chips. While the rest of my family was served and eventually finished their meals, my plate never arrived.When the waitress finally checked on the table, everyone was done eating or nearly finished. She did not even notice that I had no food until I pointed it out to her. She then said it would be "right out."By the time she finally brought my meal out in a box, some members of our party had already left the restaurant. She stated my food would be free of charge, but unfortunately, the fish was completely inedible, with grease literally dripping off the breading.My wife paid over $250 for this dinner. As the guest of honor, I spent my entire surprise celebration watching my family eat, and I left your restaurant hungry. An oversight of this scale for a large party is completely unacceptable. Given that the entire purpose of the evening was ruined, I am requesting a full refund of the bill.I look forward to hearing how you intend to resolve this matter.Sincerely,Peter Lundberg503-551-5015peter.carol.lundberg@gmail.com read more

Food was amazing, the club sandwich my husband says is the best in town. It's fun to watch the airplanes go. The waitress we had was friendly and helpful with all the options. Really can't wait to go again read more

Decided to have dinner at the flight deck Monday night. A few tables were taken was nice and quiet in there. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. The menu was quite large quite varied. I ordered the clam strips dinner. The clams were cooked perfect baked potato, green beans, and a salad.. We ordered the shrimp appetizer. The shrimp were huge cooked to perfection. Had a cheesecake. Dessert coffee. I would definitely try them for lunch or take a friend to watch the planes takeoff and land. read more

I have the best time here! I'm a regular usually weekly to biweekly at the least and the food and drinks never miss! The staff are amazing and always make you feel welcome, checking up on you often enough but not taking time away from you and your loved ones since they are usually busy enough. It's a popular place amongst the locals. Especially if you like anything to do with aviation and aeronautics. Watching the planes go back and forth is quite a trip. It can be very relaxing, giving you the opportunity to reflect. Check them out!! read more

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This was my first time here. The view was really neat to see planes take off and land. The drink was the best part, super yummy! The food was decent, but my friend didn't like the fries. The reason I'm not sure about being back was the bone in the fish sandwich. I felt something in my throat while waiting for the bill, but didn't want to "cause a scene." I rushed to the bathroom after and pretty much threw up half my food and the bone moved slightly. At this time, I wasn't sure what was in my throat. We hurried to get home and I kept coughing to get it out, but it wouldn't. We decided we were going to go to the ER, but I looked in the mirror right before going and was able to reach and get it out. I'm a bit scared to eat a fish sandwich again or go here. read more

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In general, the food here is pretty good! We go here frequently because our granddaughter is obsessed with airplanes, and we can watch planes land and takeoff while eating. Sandwiches and soup are very good. Salads are large. I was amazed at how much meat was on the BLT! Service has always been great, with happy servers and friendly staff. The RC planes hanging from the ceiling adds to the airport/airplane ambiance. Other than the planes, the restaurant feels much like an old diner. The one dish I had that really wasn't good was the fish and chips. I don't know why, but the breading on the fish was green, and turned my stomach, just from looking at it. I took one bite and couldn't eat anymore. Avoid the fish and chips. Honestly, they are the worst of any restaurant I've ever been to. All other food has been great. read more

Best grilled cheese and tomato soup I have had in my 60 years!!! Just perfect comfort food, wasn't really expecting it!

They always have great food and service as well as specials. We love the halibut fish and chips, the club and good breakfast too. You can't go wrong. And good Long Island ice tea!! read more

This was a fun lunch stop today - good food and we got to watch aircraft which was fun Extensive menu, relaxed service, they were busy but our waitress was great. Had a hard time choosing but we got a burger, club sandwich and a reueben. Everyone enjoyed their meals, I had the Reuben . Bread was perfectly toasted and nice balance of ingredients which did not cause the sandwich to get soggy Just the right amount of tots- I hate it when there is too many and I can't finish and they get wasted. They were not greasy and nice and crunch. Would definitely return next time I am in the area read more

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Cool view right at the airport service was good. Food was average. I'd go back. Pretty decent menu to choose a lot of options. I kinda like bar food but a little better maybe read more

This was the first time going to this restaurant. Disappointed to say the least. The waiter took our order and came back several times to tell us they had run out of a food item. We had to cancel the appetizer order because nothing else was appealing. The salad, if you can call it that, was lettuce and 5 carrot sticks thrown on top. Food was average overall. Definitely not worth having had dinner there. Only thing decent was the service. Poor Lincoln having to tell us food wasn't available. Won't be returning or recommending this place! read more

We were greeted and sat by a huge window looking out on to the airport. There were several planes parked in front of us and they were fun to look at. The bleu Cleese salad dressing had big chunks of cheese in it. I like that. I asked for my steak to be medium and it came out rare. Our sever saw it and sent it back no problem came back fine. They have home made desserts over all fun place to eat. read more

Good and service was amazing Restaurant was full. Love seeing the planes. We had the surf and tried it was amazing read more

My partner and I come here every now and then and every time we come we are greeted and served with respect and friendly service. The food is delicious and there's a wide variety of options. The bartender is kind, knowledgeable and works very hard. It's a small staff but mighty. read more

I spontaneously decided to visit this place after errands one weekday. I arrived a little after 11am; I recommend arriving around then, as it got quite busy about 15 to 30 minutes later. The atmosphere is unique and cool, with big windows overlooking the Salem airport runway. There is a ton of cool model aircraft hanging from the ceiling. From the outside, the building reminds me of a baby Dulles International Airport. I love that mid-century modern style! The service was very friendly and the atmosphere comfortably relaxed. I think this place has a lot of regulars, but I felt very welcome as a newbie. I ordered a soft drink and took a look at the menu. It was quite large, with American diner type food predominating. I felt like getting something unique, so I picked the Off the Runway Melt with potato salad. This sandwich was different, but in a good way! It was pastrami, pepper jack cheese, coleslaw, and fries with mustard on grilled sourdough. It was better than it might sound, and all the disparate elements actually worked together nicely! The coleslaw lightened the sandwich and the fries provided some crunch. It was different but delicious and perfectly grilled. The potato salad was pretty good, creamy but a little strong on the onions for me. I got the peanut butter cheescake to go. I am not sure if they make their desserts or get them from another business. The cheesecake was just okay. This place has a great, unique atmosphere and view. The service is super friendly and the food is delicious, well-prepared diner fare. I am interested in trying more of their lunch offerings and also trying them for dinner. In other words, I will be back! read more

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Stopped in to have lunch with a friend. Ordered a Crab Louie. The place has kind of a diner feel to it. Casual. Great service. And damned good food. Next time in the area I am definitely stopping in. Loved it read more

Always great service and food. Reasonable prices for the amount of food you get! Been there many times and will return. Love watching the planes land and take off! One of Salem's hidden gems. read more

January after 5pm couldn't see anything at all through the window. The place is so cold can use warmers. Food is ok. Waiter can use a softer approach. read more

Always a great place to eat! Good food, great service and planes to watch. A little dated for the seating areas but food and service makes up for it. read more

Went out for dinner a couple weeks ago with our out of town guest. We all enjoyed our dinner and had great service. We definitely want to return to watch the airplanes land on a nice weather day.. Being a mid week evening we did have a choice in seating . read more

I love this place. It's just...neat. The restaurant sits next to the Salem Airport, which is nothing to write home about, but is certainly an airport! There are huge windows overlooking the runways and, I noticed, there is access to the restaurant from the airplane parking areas. I took one of my sons here on a Daddy/Singleton Day (I have twins and we occasionally split up days with them so that they each get special attention from each parent) and it was fun to watch an airplane land, taxi into a parking space, and then the pilot and his wife walk down the runway and come into the restaurant. He's never seen that at the Portland airport or any of the other commercial ones we've flown out of, and it made it sort of an "experience" for him (he was eight at the time, so, you know, we make things fun). The food is your standard restaurant food. Burgers, chicken strips; diner type food. But what's kind of cool is that each time we've gone, I've noticed they have specials that are off menu. With my son, he was in luck, because they had a fried chicken special. It was literally half a chicken, fried up. Breast, wing, thigh, leg. Along with a huge thing of mashed potatoes, a biscuit the size of my head, and some roasted vegetables. He wasn't able to finish it, not even close, so I had some and it was excellent! Really, really well done; juicy inside, crispy breading. I had a double bacon cheeseburger and it was everything you'd expect out of one. If I had any notes, it was that it seemed a little under-seasoned. But nothing that would make me send it back. Top that off that our wait staff, a young lady whose name escapes me right now, was super friendly and very responsive to my son. She listened, enraptured, as my son told her about seeing the musical Cats! and she suggested one of their specialty, non-alcoholic cocktails for him to try. All in all, this is a great, often overlooked place. Prices are reasonable, food is good and abundant, and the decor is suitable to an airport-overlooking lounge. read more

Ordered fish and chips. The fish wasn't cooked enough - looked fine on the outside but there was uncooked batter inside all the pieces. I showed the waiter and he said he could place another order for 'well done' fish. That's not really a term one uses for fried fish. Just 'done' would have been good. I'm really hoping no one gets food poisoning from uncooked batter! read more

Always a great fly in destination. Great food, great service, model airplanes hanging from the ceiling, aircraft parking right outside the gate. Fantastic place to to come and eat. Even great for locals. Specials are always excellent can't recommend highly enough. read more

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Such ai fun and classic place. All of the meals coming out of the kitchen looked excellent. Big salads, hot food, excellent fish and chips, the team is very hard working. The burgers looked good- I will try one next time. read more

We just happened on this great place. So glad to know about it. The food was delicious! It was fun watching the planes and the atmosphere was great! We look forward to returning! Our waiter was professional and courteous. We got a Reuben, a bacon cheeseburger, ravioli's, onion rings and a chicken club and a piece of their raspberry cake. Everything tasted amazing! read more

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge - Pubs Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Food and service was great. Its location by the runway makes for a fun experience. We'll be back.

A nice full service restaurant at the Salem airport, with views of the runway and mountains. Hidden amid the airport buildings and hangars, The Flight Deck Restaurant exudes casualness where you can sit down, relax and be yourself. A small bar is hidden on one side of the building, where a wall separates the dining area. They have a simple American Diner type menu, with daily lunch and dinner specials. On this particular evening, the dinner specials where Prime Rib and Opah (Moonfish). As you can see from my pic below, I choose the Prime Rib. It was nice, simple and very tasty. My wife and I really like this restaurant because of its location and the easy going staff...we will definitely be back. read more

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My guest ordered the fish and chips and it was awful. It was very dark and looked like it belonged on a bun. It was a round patty and the fish was a very odd color. He said it had no flavor. Do not recommend that. Generic frozen fries. I felt sorry for him. I'm kind of surprised they'd even serve that to him. It's a neat location and obviously very popular for lunch and a drink. Don't know if I'd try it again. read more

Have enjoyed occasionally dining at this unique location when we travel through Salem. Hadn't been in for a year or more so yesterday, decided to stop for an early dinner. The service was poor, food just barely so-so, and much to be desired for cleanliness. We won't bother stopping in again for a long, long time, if ever. Very disappointing, as we enjoy the wonderful view of the planes landing and taking off. Carol Allen read more

I love coming to this nice little airport restaurant in Salem Oregon. The pan fried oysters are delicious as well as the bay shrimp cocktail. Good bar and entertaining to watch the aircraft take off and land. It's clean and the servers are friendly. The portions are astounding. Great place to get drinks and food. read more

I want to like this place so bad! The idea of having simple food and drinks while watching aircraft take off and land sounds great, but falls flat. The entire place just reeks of "average". Nothing is overpriced or underpriced. Just sort of..."meh". The bar is "meh". The food is "meh". The only way this concept can survive past the regulars (who have probably been coming in here for thirty years) is to completely remodel. The building needs rebuilt, modernized, updated, and expanded. Sadly, without more commercial flights out of Salem, I dont foresee any investor showing interest in that idea. Disagree with me about updating the building? Use the bathroom. Sit on the deck. Go play video lotto. If you still think the place doesnt need to change, then please go home and enjoy your cat urine-soaked carpet and 90's floral sofa. read more

Frank and his crew are doing a really swell job here at the Fligh Deck. Really delicious specials and plenty of menu to satisfy all. Plus you get to watch planes take off and land. Good times read more

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Stopped by for a late lunch/early dinner with a group of five. We were greeted by a friendly and accommodating server. She was able to answer all our questions and manage any requests we had. The food was great from the calimari appetizer, the salads and soup, to the entrees. Unfortunately the chicken with orange sauce was overcooked, but the vegetables and rice were excellent. The shepherds pie was very good as were the grilled oysters. I would highly recommend the Flight Deck , especially if you need to be at Salem Airport. read more

It's an interesting setting at a local airport, the food seems to be quite common nothing was special. Would I come again? Yes I would. Thanks read more

My wife and I have been a fan of the Flight Deck since it reopened. Last night (Friday, Aug. 6), we went there for dinner and I was shocked that they chose to serve "Veg-All" as their vegetable offering! This wasn't a fresh vegetable medley, but the overcooked version of the cannery left overs. This choice by the kitchen staff was a poor move. The rest of the meal was passable, but this choice was a lazy move. We'll come back for breakfast sometime, but I think it's out of the dinner rotation for now. read more