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    Kelli's

    4.5 (38 reviews)
    InexpensiveSports Bars
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 AM (Next day)

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    Pork egg rolls
    Sabrina-Marie F.

    Shari is amazing and her service is impeccable!! It's truly the best bar in the Salem area

    The bar
    Jody T.

    I can't say enough about this place. The food is excellent. The place is clean! Even the floors. The price for a cheese burger was $5.95 and fried were $.50 more. The really impressive part was that it was real fresh ground meet. Not those frozen preformed patty's and the beef alone was delicious. The tater tots were super crispy and not at all greasy. The person serving was super sweet. It was a great experience. I'll definitely be going back. I'm excited to try many things on their menu. Greatest neighborhood bar I've ever been in.

    Stromboli
    Michael K.

    Moved to a new town, a new neighborhood, new job, time to find a new walkable hangout place. Mission accomplished. Kelli's fits the bill, small, cozy, unpretentious, lots of local, super attentive staff, plenty of monitors for watching a game if you are into sports, drinks are super cheap and heavily poured. Stone IPA is $3.50 a pint all the time, if you want more mass marketed macro stuff, PBR pints only $1.75. Standard tavern menu with sandwiches, burgers, etc, but also have homemade pizza and Stromboli. Tried the Stromboli on this venture and it was super, great dough, filled with sausage, pepperoni, mushrooms, and opinions with a nicely flavorful sauce on the side. Might have to pick oa Kelli's night and make it a weekly tradition.

    The crench dip is to die for on a homage bun taboot'
    Brent M.

    It's my goto spot for food .I am disabled and they are very happy and helpful but I still hate the chargers

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    Amazing Food ..Great Staff...I always enjoy coming here...I always feel so welcome..and the SERVICE IS GREAT...

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    The new cook they have(Anthony) is a great cook. Makes your food exactly as you ask for it.

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    My go to bar thee only one!!!! the pizza is bomb so are the wings and the staff is very friendly

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    Cherry the bartender / owner is super nice and funny. The food is good and so are the drinks

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    Very cool dive bar. Great atmosphere and beer! Looking forward to the pizza. Supposed to be one of their specialties.

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    Great food great priced drinks. The Kelli burger, the French dip and the Stromboli is the best. It is our go to bar in Salem.

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    Standard tavern menu with sandwiches, burgers, etc, but also have homemade pizza and Stromboli.

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    Wolfhounds Bar & Grill - Smash burger and garlic fries

    Wolfhounds Bar & Grill

    4.5(37 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    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!

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    Side Hustle - Pastor Tortas

    Side Hustle

    3.2(48 reviews)
    1.4 mi

    Side Hustle Bar seems like a great spot for a younger crowd. We went to watch the fight, have a few…read morebeers, and grab some food. The wings and empanadas were both tasty, and we enjoyed our first round of drinks. The atmosphere was lively, but I do wish the music had been turned down a bit during the fight. It was difficult to hear what was happening, which was the main reason we were there. The bar has some nice extras, including an upstairs area with pool tables and a back room with slot machines, giving people plenty to do. Service was decent when it wasn't busy, but once the crowd picked up, it took quite a while to get drinks and eventually close out our tab. There was also some confusion with our bill. My husband had already paid for our food and first round of beers on a separate tab, but our server wasn't aware of it and initially tried to charge me for items that had already been paid for. We were able to get it sorted out, but it was a little frustrating. Overall, it was a good experience, and I can see why people enjoy it. It's just not really my scene, so I probably won't be back. That said, if you're looking for a lively bar with games, drinks, and a younger crowd, it may be right up your alley.

    Staff were professional and friendly. Music was PHENOMENAL, and very receptive to its audience…read more People were happy, relaxed, and just having a great time. No drama. Crowd is made up mostly of awesome younger wonderful individuals. You can basically dance everywhere! Felt safe and comfortable. Security were also very professional, knew their crowd, cool, calm, funny, and very respectful. I would most definitely be there again! Drinks were ON POINT! I didn't order food so I can't comment on it... but I'm guessing it'll be just as tasty. Great place.

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    The Vault Bar and Grill - Brisket taco is amazing

    The Vault Bar and Grill

    3.8(12 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    We were craving bbq and remember the vault having great bbq selection. So we went for a visit. We…read morewere highly disappointed after our meal. 1. There is no menu. They do not do bbq anymore due to lack of demand. Understandable. We were then given the choice of a burger or wings. Nothing else. Then some sides/appetizers options, which were hand written on an order slip. 2. We went at about 6pm our beers were super foamy. The bartender said that the co2 is weird with the first pours of the day. So a bit annoying. 3. We ordered mozzarella sticks and as an appetizer then the burgers. It took 35 mins for us to receive our burgers then the mozzarella sticks came out. The mozzarella sticks were cold inside. 4. The burgers were very basic bbq bacon ranch burgers. They cook personally came out and raved about how he came up with this recipe and was the best in the northwest. It was just bbq sauce mixed with some ranch. He also came out asking what we wanted on it and then proceeded to forget our tomato's.

    "Welcome home" vibes, a clean space, and perfectly-priced BBQ make The Vault an instant classic…read more When I initially visited a year back for St Patrick's Day, it'd be very generous to call the experience "a mixed bag". Since then, and on a less busy day, The Vault has cleaned up beautifully. The barman was welcoming and quick on his feet. The sign out front read "BBQ is ready" and, sure enough, when I asked for the run-down, he talked me through the spread. In the end, a 1-meat 1-side plate won out. I requested the brisket (which was great, and generously portioned, though a bit dry to be the best in town) and the street corn (which was incredible, and definitely the best in town). It seems BBQ is becoming a competitive business in Salem! The Vault is keeping up with the best of them, but here's the real kicker: the plate came out to only $15. For meat of that caliber and quantity, not to mention the elotes, that's beyond a steal. If The Vault continues to offer this level of quality in service, food, and drink, any early-days missteps while finding their footing will be drowned out by the good times they roll out. I hope they can keep this momentum and continue to offer exceptional service complementary to great good and drink.

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    Pulled brisket sandwich

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    Half Penny Public House - Mack's Canyon no bun

    Half Penny Public House

    3.8(183 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    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

    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.

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    Stage area before the band started

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