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.

I was playing Mexican music and I got denied by the bartender. I got $1 even though I played like…read more$10 worth of music.

I came in August 18th what a horrible experience for the first time coming in here seriously what a…read moredump the bartenders were cool and everything was right but the customers and everyone were easily offended and decided to talk shit i ended up losing my phone and keys while i was in there i was end up getting beat up and the bartender told me to leave what a horrible experience i will never come back this bar does not deserve a star!

The thin guy with black hair and a black beard either has a bad memory when it comes to faces or…read moremakes stuff up in order to refuse service to customers and tell them that they're been 86'd from the bar, He refuses to go into any detail about what happened or when it happened and just tells our group to leave. Like over two years ago there was one incident that we were forgiven for and talked about. Went there a few months ago and everything was fine. Now all of a sudden all these accusations come and he says we're 86'd again. Doesn't even explain exactly what, just says "yeah no I'm sorry, we can't" and refuses service

The lady who owns and operates the kitchen is a complete and angry lunatic. Somehow I annoyed her…read moreand she started to bark at me. She said something and "it's a black thing." She was African American. Who the hell knows? I certainly did not order chow. The bartender was apologetic and she provided fantastic service. She was very professional and aware of her bar. Serving everyone accordingly. Locals and newbies. The locals were not territorial, and they were really cool, as are most people in Salem. I love the town. However, my buddy was there the night before, and said the food was good. I hope to be back, but I worried that the kitchen lady, who may have been a member of a prison gang, might shiv me. Kidding. It is a nice dive bar tho. Friendly at the bar at least.

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

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.

We eat here at least twice each month. Tonight, I tried their fish and chips. The fish was perfect…read more- flaky but not dry, with a flavorful breading. The house-made tartar and fry sauces were very good. A full house kept the staff busy, but they were still attentive and friendly. A band was about four songs into their set when I left. The house sound system does a great job of making sure everyone can hear the band, but the overall noise level was such that folks had to shout to have a conversation. They do post an entertainment schedule, so if you go there to visit with friends, do it when there are no bands playing. From prior experience, I highly recommend the "Dave's Insane" sandwich.

We have heard so many good things about half penny and finally decided to give it a try. We were…read morenot disappointed. We went on a Sunday off hours time so they were very slow. We were going to sit outside but due to it being their slow time they said they didn't have enough staff for that right now so we opted to sit at the bar. It was clean and not sticky. Through out our stay we were checked on multiple times which was nice. The food was really good. We didn't even finish the tots because the burgers filled us up. They have tons of live music through out the week. It's definitely a great place to relax and catch up with friends

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 .

Was enjoying a couple of drinks and was asked to leave my table so people playing pool could use…read moreit! WTF? Use another table or let me know. Don't just plop your crap on my table and expect me to move.

Following a 7-year absence, I visited Jammers yesterday. I was impressed by the remodeling,…read moreatmosphere, and service. If you want great drinks, food, and conversations, Jammers is the place to be!

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!