This place is tiny, but so homey and cute. Love the low key vibe and aesthetic. The staff here are friendly and helpful with suggestions. The food is always great, just like at all the Mcmenamins locations! read more

McMenamins Boon's Treasury - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

We stopped by to try one of their Diablo sandwiches, it was absolutely delicious, I also had their house Gin. The place is one of the oldest builders in Salem, which among other things have great ghost stories, but best of all Sarah and Shannel are amazing hosts, super kind, serving with a great smile and attitude. Worth stopping by. read more

McMenamins Boon's Treasury - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

This place has a cool aesthetics and enjoyed my time while here. I was in town and wanted to get my stamp for my passport book. The staff appeared a little stressed out and overheard they had been getting more busier than usual. Parking is limited here read more

It's not the most exciting of the McMenamins, and with a name like Treasury I was expecting more historical fun from it. But it's also not the least exciting location either. The food is McMenamins consistent, and the servers while we were there were super kind. read more

We had really great service with server Shannel. She was fast, friendly and attentive. The food was good and so was my Bloody Mary. The restaurant is on a little corner away from other places. It's worth visiting. read more

We just moved to Oregon and my husband stumbled upon this place. We decided to give it a try. The inside has character and is charming. We got our menus and I went online to check reviews to help me order.... And I was a little concerned. BUT, I'm so glad I didn't let the bad reviews sway me, because we loved it! The food was good, the service was even better... Shannel was our server and she took time going over the menu with us and answered questions we hadn't even asked yet. I used to serve and often that means I can get overly judgy, but Shannel couldn't have been better. She had the perfect mix of funny and knowledgeable and attentive (but not too much) and her timing with our drinks was on point. We will definitely be back again! read more

Service staff was prompt, courteous and helpful. Food was delicious. Turkey dip was great. Dark Star burger was delicious . Pretzels and cheese were great. Fun and unusual conversion of a building from a different original use. read more

We had the Diablo and the Portland Dip, both were tasty and full of flavor. Our host, Halsey, made us feel so welcome and was incredibly kind with a warm smile. We really enjoyed our visit and definitely recommend it. read more

Service was great, food not so great. I had the chicken gyro and Cajun tots. The gyro was very bland, the tots were ok but a tad too greasy. I also had the pumpkin spice churros. Those were amazing! That's the reason I bumped the rating up from one to two stars. read more

McMenamins Boon's Treasury - Chicken gyro and Cajun tots - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I like to visit McMenamins while traveling around Oregon. Pretty interesting history at the location. Was greeted and attended quickly by servers. Took my order and brought drinks fairly quick. Had a beer flight and enjoyed the beers that come from the lighthouse brewery in Lincoln. read more

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A little late on the review but I wanted to make sure that I did go back to it. We probably only come once a year on our way to Eugene. This is usually our first stop for lunch. This visit was on point. The service was great and even the servers personality was great. The problem with writing it later is that you forget the name of some of the servers. Well, if it helps, we were there on June 25, 2022. The food was great, the beer was cold, and sitting outside is always so nice. Thank you for making the trip great. I look forward to seeing you again next June. I'll be sure to write the review sooner. read more

McMenamins Boon's Treasury - Delicious! - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Soooo I've been coming to this establishment for years, but lately they hired, well no other to say it, a KAREN. I always sit at the bar order drinks and dinner and while I wait play cards. This Karen has not once but twice accused me of stealing the cards, I go out of my way to place them in open sight or give them to the wait staff.... But after last incident, I'm done going to this place. I always have enjoyed coming here , I tip well , am polite. but when you hire the wrong people, the business suffers. read more

It was a beautiful day for outside seating and my server was a delight! She was so kind to all of her tables and was very genuine. A great overall experience! read more

My family and I like to visit McMenamins restaurants when we travel in the Pacific NW. We love the history and ambiance of the restaurants, but unfortunately, the service is often hit and miss. Thankfully, Boon's Treasury is one of the good ones. We visited during Happy Hour and the place was pretty full but we were acknowledged and seated quickly. The server came back in a few minutes for our drink orders, and a few more for our food orders. She was very pleasant and made some suggestions about what to order based on our preferences. I know this all seems like what you'd normally expect in a restaurant, but believe me, some McMenamins have reeeally bad service. This was great! The restaurant was great, the service was great, and the food was great (with lots of vegetarian options)! Especially given that The Ram in town closed after over 50 years, McMenamins Boon's Treasury will be our go-to for beers and pub grub the next time we are in Salem! read more

My tuna sandwich was the same out of a Walmart can I can make at home for $3. The highlight was tater-tots with generic seasoning on top. It is a basic bar food spot that charges fancy restaurant prices read more

The place itself has a pretty cool vibe. The service was incredibly sad, they informed us they were short staffed after waiting 25 minutes to place an order as both servers walked past us several times to tables that came in after us. They were out of several ingredients in making drinks and desserts. The food was just meh... Cajun tots, what makes them Cajun? Salt? Because that's all they put on the ones they brought to our table. The only redeeming quality was the berry dessert bar. I don't live down in the area and with all the other options in the area, I would not be returning. read more

A little understaffed, our waitress wasn't feeling well and the food took a really long time to come out. These days we pack a little more patience when going out but the staff here were not too friendly. We ordered appetizers and drinks and didn't want to stick around to long since the waitress wasn't feeling well. **This is a late review from October 16th. read more

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No flexibility at all. Ordered a burger with side salad to replace the fries. OK no problem. Need to add one more side salad - NO flat out, we can't do that. Say what! So let's think about this, we paid $2 extra for the special bun, we did not take the fries and they would not give us an extra salad. So we had to spend an extra $12 for a salad and did not get the one salad that was supposed to replace the mixed fries. The meal came with a skimpy salad that was split on our plate. Anyone see a problem here read more

Service was an absolute disgrace. Our server should definitely find a new line of work. She was rude and condescending. I will just leave it at that. McMenamins.... DO BETTER PLEASE!!! read more

I ordered their Aztec salad for $20.50 and I'm really shocked by how terrible it was. The staff is Amazing and very nice but oh my word, the salad was awful. The size wasn't great, barely any romaine lettuce, the ground beef was just a half hamburger patty (unseasoned and I had to break it up myself), most of the lettuce was the core of an old tasting iceberg head of lettuce. Back in the day they used to have seasoned meat, onions, diced tomato, black beans, tortilla chips, salsa, and mixed greens. I have no idea who changed things but this is not it. At least they have very friendly staff! read more

McMenamins Boon's Treasury - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I love this place! The food is so good. I'm vegan so my normal options at "regular " restaurants is French fries or possibly an appetizer. Here I have several yummy options. Their Chickpea of the Sea sandwich is refreshing and delicious. I love their tots! They have a burger called Mystic 18. It's sooooo yummy and all VEGAN!!!!! You can also sub the vegan patty with any hamburger. The Mystic sauce is "drinkable " lol. It's so good I sub it for ranch for my tots. I haven't had the gyros yet but that's the next try! They put in an actual effort to make sure plant based food options are available and yummy. I never feel like I'm missing out. The service is friendly and helpful. Ambiance is fun! It's a comfortable place to eat and talk. It's one my go to places for lunch and when friends visit. read more

McMenamins Boon's Treasury - Outside seatings - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I'd driven by several times and wasn't sure what this was, until I found myself looking for a nice place for a cocktail. It seems like it would be difficult to get into, but its rather easy, and there's ample parking The lanterns hanging from the trees on the patio create a warm and inviting ambiance, very romantic for anyone on a special date or occasion. There's a fireplace outside to keep you warm as the night air cools down. I enjoyed their Botanical Mule, but subbed the Gables Gin with a Botanical vodka. It was light and exactly what the evening called for. We caught the Happy Hour specials which run daily from 3 - 6 pm & 10 pm to midnight. The bar inside was a spectacular feature with gorgeous woodwork, and the bathroom walls were adorned with autographed band posters, notably Sleater Kinney. While visiting, I got a bit of history on this restaurant, and understand that they are an anchor spread across the PNW for decades now. Locations vary in character, inhabiting former churches and schools, and even a diseased woman's refuge. Their goal is to keep the past in the present and play upon that with each establishment. In fact, cultural icons were drawn to the place in the winter of 1975. Salem resident and local historian Professor John Ritter recalls that he and actor Jack Nicholson convened many times at Boon's Treasury after days of shooting during the filming of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest at the Oregon State Hospital. The barkeep would simply hand the keys over to the Hollywood folks and tell them, "Lock up when you're done." Oh, if the walls could talk! read more

McMenamins Boon's Treasury - Botanical Mule - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Service was great, loved the cider flight, and I'll probably be raving about their bleu cheese until the day I die! SO good! Had fries a couple of times and they came out hot and fresh each time. read more

Let me preface by saying this is the first time the fiancé and I have actually gone to a sit down restaurant in over 14 months, so I might be a little too sentimental and gracious with my review. And I might wax poetically because there was an old wood stove in the dining room and you're hit with the smell of hundred years worth of smoky, warm nights when you walk through the door. My shirt still smells of it. However, good ambiance, friendly staff, great eats. The fiancé opted for the Portland Dip: a hot turkey sandwich on delicious French bread with grilled mushrooms and melty Swiss cheese with au jus for dipping. With a side of Cajun tots. In the rare moments she wasn't devouring her meal, she was raving about it. I had the traditional gyro which comes with beef (there are also options for chicken or vegan patties), tzatziki sauce, feta, cucumber, razor thin rings of red onion, lettuce and tomato all in a massive pita. With a side of Cajun fries, obviously. The beef was deliciously seasoned and steaming hot; a lovely complement to the cool, crisp veggies and tzatziki. Our server was sweet as pie and couldn't have made it a more pleasant return to in-house dining after an incredibly awful year filled with limp, lackluster delivered meals (no shade, those folks have been busting their butts over this past year!). Also worth noting, it was pretty empty at noon on a Sunday. So get your butt over there and throw some cash around. Have a beer. Have a conversation. Relax a while. read more

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Drinks=strong, tots=Cajun, staff=friendly, what more do you need to know? Oh but the parking is f-ing ridiculously tiny read more

McMenamins Boon's Treasury - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Went here today for the first time. Our server was fantastic! So friendly and patient and welcoming. I wish I had caught her name, but she might remember the table full of toys for our boy. Loved the chickpea sandwich and the ambiance, too. read more

Yet another Mcmenamins location I have gone to in the not too distant past located in Salem. My quest to get all the stamps for my Cosmic Passport is an enjoyable one and by going to all of the locations that is on the passport it takes me to places and neighborhoods I never really gave much thought of going to. This location seems to be in a more historic building and is not located in a strip mall which gives this location more appeal and character. The Mcmenamin pubs often have the same menu or slightly varied menu from pub to pub. The menu at this location had more of a noticeable variation of sandwiches which I found interesting. I got a kind of grilled cheese panini type sandwich with some peppers, jalapeno I believe. The sandwich was highly enjoyable and I found the overall meal and visit very satisfying! read more

BLT sandwich with sliced Turkey. BOMB. Period! Also, excellent service. Warm lively casual environment. read more

First time trying this McMenamins. Great atmosphere. Friendly and quick service. Thank you Carinna! We had the Pimento Cheese Dip with BBQ Chips. Good taste, price was a little high for portion. We also had the Portland Dip with fries. Sunflower IPA. Cheers! read more

McMenamins Boon's Treasury - Portland Dip - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Excited to take the family out to lunch. Haven't been in a long while. Such a fun place, but today, terrible service. We arrived with family of 5 and asked to sit outside but no tables to seat 5. Ok. Seated inside promptly. 1st drinks right away. We ordered and sat and watched other tables being served. Mind you, the restaurant was virtually empty and tables to be bussed. 45 minutes later we got our 2 salads, grilled cheese, chicken strips and fries. There was a young couple with 2 young children , they had drinks before we got there and never got their order before we were served ours. They walked out, just as I would have. Had to ask for our check and was responded to with a very snarky, "Oh he's yelling at me across the restaurant?" So disappointed. 20 dollar salad with 3oz grilled chicken, all lettuce. Don't waste your time or money. read more

To no one's surprise, the sheer aesthetic value of a McMenamin's shines through once more. Made enjoying the delicious drink more pleasurable. The restaurant is so cool, I'd go here for drinks as a first choice any day of the week. Pros: - Drank: The drinks are great and there are a metric boatload of options. The bartenders seem to know what they're doing because the drinks always turn out delicious. - Classic McMenamin's: I just love em they always look great and this one is top notch. Had a live band playing one of the times I came and had a show for free. - So Sweet: The server at our table was the sweetest dude ever! He seemed so genuine and stopped to chat with us on multiple occasions, ever attentively. He had a smoldering smile always on his face - seemed like he really enjoyed working there. Anyway, I'd say that the only problem that this place has is that they close at 12AM most days. Other than that, one of the best places for a drink in town, no doubt. read more

McMenamins Boon's Treasury - Spanish Coffee - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Bad. Very, very bad. Our party was seated and it would be 10 min before we were greeted and offered beverages. It would be another 20 min before we could flag down the server for drink refills and our food order. 55 min later there was no sign of our food so we gave up and left. We wasted all that time for nothing and they were completely remorseless. read more

Charming looking little pub, but the food was disappointing; the gyro had weird proportions and the tots were salty and overdone. Mcmenamins cider and beer were great, as usual. Not a notable stop on the passport. I like how they have taps from other breweries as well. read more

We stopped in here on a whim as we were passing through Salem. Each McMenamins has its own unique menu, and the Boon's Treasury didn't disappoint. It's a solid burger tavern. At around 2 on a Friday afternoon, the restaurant was pretty empty. We snagged a seat, ordered two burgers and the brewers salad and enjoyed the eclectic mix of the old treasury and the random art while we waited. The server was friendly and attentive, and it wasn't too long after ordering that we had our food. The food was great, but they switched the patty temps as mine was well and my wife's was medium. No biggy, but it is that which prevents a higher rating. The prices were reasonable, and the beer selection was bountiful. Strangely enough, the men's restroom had a distinct aroma of aged pine and musky must that only comes with buildings over 100 years in age. Nothing nasty (as in bathroom smells), but definitely a scent that triggered childhood memories of my family homestead in the Midwest. If we ever slide through Salem again, we'll no where to get solid sustenance. read more

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Love their burgers! Love their space; probably one of my favorites of the 8+ I've been too... Generally just a good go to spot for a drink and some good vibes Service can be a tad inconsistent but really never bad service. read more

McMenamins Boon's Treasury - Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

First if you visit the men's room - their are no privacy panels and the urinal is literally 8 inches from the sink-probably unsanitary and definitely awkward! And I very much hate paying 20 bucks for lunch on a sandwich and fries and walking away hungry! Might be because the Sandwich was less than an inch thick. Service was good though! read more

We waited over an hour without our server checking in. In fact she avoided eye contact with us every time she walked by. We managed to get drink refills because we asked, but at the hour mark I inquired about our food. I was met with her saying. "Remember I told you when you got here it would be 45 minutes?". This was not true, four of us didn't hear her say this. At this point she checked on our food, and ours still wasn't on the pass. We decided to leave because we still had an hour drive home. I am leaving one star only because we didn't have to pay for our drinks. I understand the servers were doing the best they could. McMenamins, do better! read more

My husband and I came here last night for a late dinner around 9:00 pm after being on the road most of the afternoon. We were worried since there were so many cars parked on the street, but we did manage to find one last space in their tiny 10-space lot. There is usually plenty of street parking on Liberty. Service was great. We were greeted right away when we entered and when we told the server we were going to sit outside, she came out quickly to bring silverware, napkins, and menus, and to take our order. We had Scooby Snacks (mini corndogs - appetizer) and each had a burger. The portions were huge - way too much food for the both of us. The Scooby Snacks were fresh out of the fryer, and it seemed like there were about 30 (!) of them in the basket. They were good, but the yellow mustard I had seemed a little watered down. My regular 6 oz burger was perfectly cooked. I asked for medium well and it was right on point, no pink but still juicy. I love that they add pickles to their regular burger, and the tomato and lettuce were fresh and crisp. Their secret sauce is good - I believe it's a mixture of mayo and dijon mustard. My husband had the Wilbur's Jumbo Deluxe. He said it tasted good, but it was so messy the whole thing pretty much fell apart after a few bites. I love the Hammerhead, it's a great pale ale, not too hoppy. They also have a full bar with a great selection of their wines, beers, and whiskies. They always have interesting food specials. I wish they would put their onion rings and/or hush puppies on the regular menu. Those were sooooo good. They have live music Friday's and Saturdays - beware - sometimes it gets a little loud inside. Outside seating is great when it's warmer and there are no bugs, although they do have heaters outside for when it's colder. This is definitely a regular stop-in for us when we're in Salem. read more

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Hay good beer and good food if you want a little taste of beervanna outside of Portland in the capital city in the heart of it all. The staff will take care of you and listen to you. A ten out of ten. read more

I had lunch by myself there today. Establishment is unique. Original wood floors and red brick walls from the olden ages. I love checking out historical buildings, especially if I can stay awhile. I had the gyro (big and flavorful) and a cup of corn chowder (delicious!). I never learned to enjoy beer, so I drank a soda. $20 meal. Worth it! Waitress was friendly and attentive. I sat inside so I could get a feel for the historical aspect of it all. There IS outside seating, in front, as well as on the side of the building. read more