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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.

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Black Bear Diner Salem

3.7(72 reviews)

4.2 mi

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.

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Sassy Onion State Street

4.1(595 reviews)

0.7 mi

Good food,clean restaurant, friendly staff. Had the Corn…read moreBeef , 2 eggs over easy and toast Fresh Made

Yum!! Super busy on a Sunday morning and we were still seated in fast fashion. You're packed in…read morepretty good yet manages to be a comfortable setting, really upbeat vibe, this is my favorite location. Service was quick and enthusiastic. And the food!! Average price, excellent portions, with clearly stated gluten free options, and it's hearty, delicious, and worth every penny.

Nice sunroom seating!

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The Ritz Diner

4.3(111 reviews)

2.8 mi

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!

I've ordered biscuits & gravy, it was good. Where I have breakfast now I order the Big Breakfast. 3…read moreeggs, 2 sausage, 2 bacon, 1 ham Steak, choice of French toast or pancakes, hash browns, & biscuits & gravy. All for the low price of $13.99. I do visit Las Vegas and eat at The Emerald Island Grill, or the Omlet house. One omelette divided onto two plates. I think the Ritz is over priced

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Santiam Brewing

4.4(401 reviews)

2.0 mi

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.

So much eye candy.

Perfect day to sit on the patio for scotch eggs and a juicy IPA

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Room for 50 to sit very comfortably + a big dance floor; 90+ person capacity

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge

3.8(165 reviews)

2.9 mi

We went to The Flight Deck restaurant for Fathers Day for 6 people…read more 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!

Went here on a Friday evening for the prime rib special with brother. I was visiting from out of…read moretown. It's your typical municipal airport restaurant/bar. Lots of regulars looks and feels Old. The waitress was very nice and took our order. Prime Rib, baked potato, salad, corn bread and a veggie. It didn't take too long. Here's how it went. The corn bread came out first. It was not warm and had probably come out of the fridge about an hour before serving. It wouldn't even melt the butter. The salad was your basic mixed greens with two unpeeled baby carrots a wedge of tomato and thousand island dressing. It was ok. Now the main course the rib was over cooked. I ordered medium and was more med well but it wasn't hot? Also it was very tough. The baked potato was not cooked. They split the thing before the served it so they had to know it was done and they still severed it. My brothers was The same. His meat was the right temp but it wasn't hot not hot and it was tough. The au jus was something I've never seen. It was weak and broken and someone had out liquid smoke in it. Very unpleasant. The broccoli was actually cold to the touch. We told the waitress who was very apologetic and she offered to sub anything. So we both decided to try the masted potatoes instead. They were watery and not warm. Disgusting. I checked Yelp before we went and saw that it was 4 star so I was fairly confident it would be good. Not at all. This place is terrible. If you are expecting bang for you buck try Micky Ds instead.

Very little meat.

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Josey's Restaurant

4.2(95 reviews)

1.4 mi

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

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.

Booth or bar seating

"Byo" Build Your Own

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Annette's Westgate

3.8(491 reviews)

1.1 mi

Annette's just ruined my favorite hobby: believing I make the best breakfast…read more Super clean restrooms (always a good sign), fast friendly service, and a vegan menu available on request with lots of veganizable options. I had the vegan scramble with hash browns, toast, drip coffee with plant milk, plus fresh preserves from Washington -- and WOW. I rarely finish a restaurant meal because I'm usually thinking, "I could make this at home." Not today. Plate = spotless. Excellent food, great vibe, and I'll absolutely be back to eat my words (and breakfast).

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.

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The Coin Jam

4.4(382 reviews)

0.1 mi

One of our favorite date-night spots! When we first moved to Salem, Coin Jam quickly became our…read morego-to date-night spot. They had Area 51, which was my game, so I was pretty bummed when they eventually removed it. I was also a little sad when they switched from coins to game cards. There's just something so nostalgic about putting a quarter into an arcade machine especially for us '90s kids! That said, we still go to Coin Jam pretty frequently and always have a great time. Everyone is friendly, the atmosphere has a really cool vibe, and I love that if you don't use all the money on your game card, you can save it and come back another time. Even without Area 51 and the quarters, it's still a fun place for a date night and definitely somewhere we'll keep coming back to!

A pretty cool arcade bar with a back room of games that surprised me! I would probably hang out…read morehere if I lived in town. However, the strange tap list and the fact that they were out of scotch eggs was disappointing. Bartender felt bad at least. Mac&Cheese was okay, but not super hot. Games best part.

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Vortex Eatery Plus Taphouse

4.5(31 reviews)

3.7 mi

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!

Banh Mi and fries

Hawaiian Plate with Pork

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Clay F.

7 years ago

My wife and I have visited many Chinese restaurants in the area, and this is the only one we return to many times. The owners are very friendly and 'people' oriented...recognizing us and our preferences. The food is consistently hot and tasty, and served in abundance, especially for the reasonable prices. The 'presentation' is very pleasing as well. We have never been disappointed in any meal we have received. A "must-go"! Clay and Trudy Freeman, Keizer; read more

Andy P.

16 years ago

Great food, great service, order 2 party tray for my company Halloween party and was recommended some delicious dish, my boss was totally like the food that was cook at this restaurant. I have eat at this place several time now. But ordering the Party Tray was the first and very satisfy with the service I received will recommend this place to all my friends. read more

Mj J.

3 years ago

Food was delicious & the waitress very attentive, new owners took over 7 months ago & really clean the place up it's like a old school Chinese restaurant, plates come loaded & hot, very good food. read more

Andrea M.

7 years ago

Stopped by in Salem to grab some chinese food. By far the best in town. Great pricing, portion sizing & high quality food. Definately recommend to everyone!!! Plus they make great left overs read more

Consuela P.

9 years ago

Chinese Food in Salem? Only one restaurant comes to mind - Golden Crown. The place for the best Chinese dining for many years.

Lorian P.

10 years ago

They are the best fast service fresh food always hot and friendly service ! Love coming there

T W.

7 years ago

Fresh and sooo tasty. No "rewarmed" flavor that other chinese restaurants offer.

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