It's hard to go here and try something new. But the classic fried chicken sandwich is amazing. It's fried perfectly, every single time. The size, the slaw and the fries are perfect. One of the best fried chicken sandwiches ever. And the batter has a little kick too, so it has a little heat. Not crazy about the hot chicken sandwich cuz it's just too much hot sauce, but the classic is unbelievable. My wife always gets the Caesar with grilled chicken and it's so good. We all know the beignet fried chicken sliders are good. But this is one of my favorite spots in Salem. Lastly, the service is always great. The owner, waiting staff and chefs are always super personable. read more

Cool place, great vibe, good food. Reasonably priced. Will definitely go back. In downtown read more

This is an amazing place, it's been recommended many times by my sister-in-law and her boyfriend and we were finally in the area. If you like Louisiana cooking, this is a must stop. Who would have known there was a small piece of swamp in downtown Salem. We stopped in for Sunday Brunch and the biscuits were giant, fluffy pillows of tastiness. I don't think you will find a better chicken sandwich, it was super moist, flavorful with just the right amount of heat and crunch. The rosemary gravy was a great choice and while I love andouille, without it, you can appreciate the rosemary flavor. We will be stopping in for more goodness whenever we are driving by or staying in Salem. There is a great atmosphere, super friendly and helpful employees and I want to get a peek sometime at the magic performed by the chef's in the back kitchen. PS - That is Crystal. If you know, you know. read more

Noble Wave - Biscuits & Rosemary Gravy with Chicken Biscuit Sandwich - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Salem, Oregon

The great taste of Louisiana visits the north northwest. Had a phenomenal dinner there last night that included some local beers, some good old down home, red beans and rice with smoked sausage and shrimp and grits. The owner of his staff take very good care of their guests. read more

Noble Wave - Owner Riley Vannoy made my friend Sarah and I feel very welcome! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I've eaten at noble wave twice and both times were delicious. The chicken sandwich was what I ate both times. Being there feels like being in NOLA (even though I've never been). Beignets were my favorite part of the whole meal! read more

The saltiest food of my life! Salt does not compensate for flavor nor count as seasoning. But let me restart. The drinks? They are great. They would kill as a stand alone bar. The food? No way. The gumbo tasted like the salt overspilled in poutine. No where did I taste gumbo. Burnt salted sausage. I got the pickled fries thinking maybe, maybe there would be some salvage. Absolutely not. It tasted like a salt heap in my mouth. The owners are great. They're nice. As a bar, they would probably kill in Portland. Maybe in Salem. But the food I will never come back for again. I took pictures of the drinks. Not the food. It was that terrible. read more

Noble Wave - Hurricane - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Our son and daughter-in-law have visited several times and invited us to join them while we were in town. They told us that Noble Wave featured southern comfort food. My in laws had joined them on a previous visit and enjoyed the food as well so we were anxious to try. We arrived about 5:45pm on a Friday evening in December. Our daughter-in-law called to inquire earlier in the day if reservations were necessary. She was told they took reservations only for parties of 5 or more and a group our size should be okay. Parking in downtown Salem can be a bit tricky, especially during peak times. We ended up parking in the free, public overpark located approximately two-three blocks from Noble Wave. The multi level parking garage offered plenty of available spots and kept us from circling several city blocks searching for street parking. We walked in and were impressed with the overall feel and cleanliness of the space. A sign stated customers could seat themselves, so we chose a four person table near the front of the restaurant. When we arrived, approximately one-third to one-half of the dining room seating was available. They also had a small bar, but we do not recall the number of seats. Our server came by shortly afterwards and provided us menus and took our drink orders. She was relatively friendly, but at the same time we noticed she wasn't extremely helpful when asked questions about the menu. We opted to order the Bin-Yay Fried Chicken Sliders and Fried Cheese Curds as appetizers. We were busy talking and catching up and took a bit longer to decide on our entree selections. Ultimately, our table of four chose the Louisiana Poutine, the Hot Bird Sandwich, Shrimp & Grits with a side of the kale salad, and the Louisiana Chicken & Sausage Gumbo. The cheese curds arrived first and looked absolutely delicious. We were all very impressed with just how yummy they were, probably the best cheese curds we've ever had! The chicken sliders arrived a short time later. We opted to order the coleslaw on the side which worked well since not everyone at the table is a coleslaw fan. They were also yummy and completely shareable. We noticed between our server and one other server, they would occasionally stop in and refill drinks. In general, we felt relatively taken care of, but also neither server went above and beyond the absolute basics or made us feel extremely welcome. It did take our orders longer than usual to arrive, and our son and daughter-in-law told us that had also been their experience in the past. They feel the food is really good but the length of time it takes for items to arrive from the kitchen can be a bit long. Our entrees began to arrive one by one and while they all looked yummy, it is a bit frustrating that a table of four cannot be served meals at the same time. We really enjoyed our food, it was very good. The service could have been better, and the overall length of time it took for items to come from the kitchen should be improved. My wife used the restroom during our visit and said it was spotless and well equipped, which is always a good sign. We would absolutely return in the future, and recommend to others. It would be nice if they could improve their kitchen wait times, but perhaps they were short staffed that night, we are unsure. Overall, a great addition to downtown Salem. We were very impressed with the look and feel of downtown on a Friday evening during the winter, it is MUCH improved over the last several years. read more

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Southern cooking in the PNW! Yup. Noble Wave is a pleasant surprise that I discovered on a bookstore visit to Salem. It's nestled in downtown with a cozy and fun vibe. Lots of booths and spots for date night or fun with friends. The staff were friendly and service was fast. I lived many years in Wisconsin so fried cheese curds dipped in ranch is a staple appetizer in my book. I was delighted to try theirs. Homemade ranch was top notch and so were the other sauces they make. They pulled off the breaded cheese quite nicely. The star of the show was being able to order a po'boy sandwich as a vegetarian. They use cauliflower and it was such a well prepared specimen. They even have the authentic bun. Of course I had the beignets for dessert. Once you've been to Cafe Du Monde in NOLA it's hard to compare, but Noble Wave put their hat in the ring. I was disappointed that they weren't the square bigger sized ones I'm used to. They were small and more like donut holes. It satisfied the craving though. A delicious mess waiting to happen. If you're in the mood for Southern cooking I definitely recommend stopping by. Especially for vegetarians because it's a bit of a rarity to get some of these options otherwise. What are y'all waiting for, get in here. read more

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The food is always amazing, reminds me of my time in Louisiana. The staff are always so friendly and attentive. I've never had a bad meal, and tried so many of their authentic Cajun recipes. read more

Placed an order for delivery. Got the cheeseburger for my girlfriend, added bacon, Tilamook cheese, with "fancy fries". She gave the burger a 6 out of 10. The fries were a 5 out of 10. For $24, this was average. Asked her if she would order it again and she said, "no, for $24 there are far better burgers and fries out there." I ordered the gumbo $19. The rue was burned and bitter. It was completely inedible. It did not resemble anything close to a gumbo. ZERO out of 10. Will not be ordering from here again. Do disappointing. read more

Love the eclectic atmosphere and style -- fit right into the downtown vibe with an artsy, funky flair. There was a Cajun theme underlying it all, but it still felt very Oregonian. Service was very friendly and prompt. The menu was ambitious in its soulfulness but did not deliver on its promise. The shrimp and grits were bland and served as a relatively small portion. My husband ordered a variation on chicken and waffles that was topped by an egg and some kind of bacon. The decadent tower of hearty layers was under seasoned and dry. Would not rush back for the food,, but enjoyed the experience overall. Plus it was a good time bonding with my cousin enjoying mimosas (which were a great bargain) over brunch! read more

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This local restaurant didn't look exotic, but it was an open and serviceable location. The food was outstanding. The red beans were good, if more spicy than I would normally make, but the champ of the meal was the fried shrimp po'boy. The menu claimed that the bread was shipped in from New Orleans, and when I took my first bite it was like being back home. read more

Noble Wave - Half of a shrimp po'boy, with a slice of tomato on the plate next to it. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Wanted to stop by after a road trip to and from crater lake and decided to check out this fun looking place in downtown Salem! We ordered their chicken sandwich and bowl of red beans. Unfortunately all of the servers and even bartender ignored us for a good 10 mins before being acknowledged. They seemed to be scrambling and understaffed so we gave them the benefit of the doubt. Food was good! A bit more of the greasy and heavy side. Want to come back sometime to try some of their other options. read more

TLDR - Hot Chicken Sandwich is very good! Bin-Yays were great! Not fancy but pleasant dining room. Reasonable service. The location in downtown Salem is good. Lots of other things to visit before or after your meal. I had the Hot Chicken Sandwich! It was very good. Nothing fancy but tasty. Regular fries are good, again not fancy but a solid choice. The fry sauce is a bit spicy but very good. The Bin-Yays were great. Doughy in the middle and covered in powdered sugar. Messy but very tasty. We went to Noble Wave with friends who go all the time! I will definitely be back. Next time my wife and I will probably share a meal as there is plenty of food on the plate. My only complaint was I asked for a second soda and never received one. Better luck next time, I guess. read more

Just had to take a minute to write a positive review. Yum, we enjoyed our food. Please thank your staff for great customer service

So the place seems slow for a weekday maybe its the time we came in but theres one waitress and one cook. The waitress was very kind and timely with taking care of us. Lets start with the drinks OMG so good, here I was saying i wished they were bigger BUT they hit! And i mean Hit good. Taste amazing too! The food was delicious but not to die for. The poutine I would rate a 5/10 and the burger is a 7/10. I would definitely get the burger again but not the poutine. The fries were really crispy and thin. And the gumbo sauce in the poutine sneaks up on you with the spice it was a nice touch but overall felt skimpy with the sausages and cheese curds i had 5 of each on the plate. Burger was really good all I would say definitely get the double. For the size you might end up wanting more! read more

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To start, we drove down to make a to-go order because we figured it would be busy on a Sunday. The restaurant is beautiful. Since it was self-seating, we sat at the bar to keep real tables clear. We immediately received waters, but then for 15 minutes - no one spoke to us, even the bartender. But every time a server came by, the bartender would complain about the special request drinks she was receiving. Finally, the bartender asked a server with short brown hair to take our order. As soon as we asked for chicken and waffles to go, the servers demeanor changed and her tone was inherently negative when she told us we'd have to wait 30-40 minutes. We waited a minute and asked if they were just really busy and the server said "sundays are just like this" -- half the restaurant was empty, but even if they were very busy, it felt like she just didn't want to give us any of her time because we were ordering to go. We apologized if we seemed rude by asking that question at all, but before we could even get out the apology, she interrupted us to say "our kitchen is really tiny so" - ignoring anything we were trying to say. I've heard great things about this place and hope that I'll get to try it again one day, but that server single handedly sent us away with her attitude. The overall energy just made us feel unwelcome. read more

Wow we found this gem by accident and just happen to see that they served charbroiled oysters, and boy did they live up! Topped that with the southern poutine that had one of the most flavorful gumbos on top with amazing cheese curds... then the drinks! Oh my, you have to try the house cocktails, particularly that feature grapefruit. They were amazing and friendly. Definitely an unexpected 5 star experience that was so nice since our fine dining experience later that evening didn't even compare. Highly recommend. read more

Three-times eating here and we keep loving Noble Wave more and more! We recently ate at their anniversary crawfish boil and had a wonderful time - definitely worth the wait for the great food, drinks, and ambiance! This place has a lot of heart, and it's evident the staff really care about the restaurant, the food, and the service. This time around we ordered gumbo and 5 pounds of crawfish plus sides (crawfish is not a regular menu item, so sorry for the tease if that's what you're looking for!) and it was delectable. The spice was ON and I certainly appreciated that! We ate at the bar, and our bartenders were fantastic at making sure our drinks were made asap. We love that Noble Wave gets us our fix of Cajun food when we're craving it. Although many dishes are made with chicken and/or beef (andouille and gator are options here, too!), this is a great restaurant to bring folks who are vegetarians and pescatarians. From the yummy food to the drinks that replicate the ones sold in the French quarter (e.g., Hurricane and strawberry daiquiri) there's something here for everyone, whether it's your first time trying Cajun food, or you're craving an old favorite. read more

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The food was delicious and the service was very fast and friendly. We don't live in Oregon so probably won't be back, but we're glad we did!

Saw a lot of reviews about this place online! I was very excited to come try this spot. Overall the inside was nicely decorated and the service was great! The food was pretty good, definitely more of a lunch spot than a brunch spot. The drinks were extremely good! I had a gimlet for the first time and it changed my life it was so good. We ordered the chicken sandwich and gumbo. The portions were HUGE. We tried gumbo for the first time and weren't fans. It was a little too spicy to eat a lot of and very heavily seasoned. It was good for the most part but would not be able to eat a full meal of it because of how overpowering it was. Overall glad we stopped by during our travels to try some new things at Noble Wave! read more

Though it has been awhile since I visited this establishment, I want to get my initial thoughts about it posted. They have done a great job creating a cozy atmosphere, gave an excellent menu and friendly staff. The service has always been excellent and my meals have been very good. My favorite is the étouffée and the gator is good too. The only downside is parking as they are downtown. If you haven't tried them yet give them a whirl. read more

Glad to have found this place. We ordered oysters, a catfish poboy, kale salad, beignets, and special cocktails. Everything was great! I had to come back and order 2 more orders of beignets to go. Trust me, they are addicting. My only suggestion would be to work on the interior decorating and have a theme. We saw a few Mardi Gras beads and feather boas, however, a mural, painting, string lights, just a little something to give a more Mardi Gras feel would be awesome. Otherwise, the service, the food, and everything else was great! We will definitely return to try more things on the menu! read more

Noble Wave - Delicious Oysters! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Well, let's just start this review by saying: don't eat here unless you're hungry. My wife and I split two meals. We ordered the gumbo (chicken, shrimp, and sausage), and a Hot Bird sandwich. They served the gumbo in two cups, at our request, and cut the sandwich in half for us. The gumbo was deliciously spicy. We ate every bite and loved it. The sandwich was huge (see my picture) and very tasty. I barely finished my half, and my wife was not able to finish hers. Food was delicious. The staff were attentive and friendly. Prices were decent. We'll come back again, but next time we won't eat breakfast that morning so we have room in our stomachs for our entire meal. If I could change anything, I'd make it so you pay and tip after your meal instead of paying and tipping beforehand. I really don't like to tip before I eat. read more

Noble Wave - Hot Bird Sandwich - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Went to Noble Wave for the first time since there remodel definitely love the new ambience. Food like always was great. Definitely recommend mixing the mimosa with grapefruit and cranberry juice 10/10 Amazing! Service was also good. Just a little slow, but understandable due to being the weekend. read more

Noble Wave - Brunch *Bin-Yay Fried Chicken Sliders, Chicken Biscuit & mimosas. - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Drink: Dirty South Food: Shrimp Po'boy & fancy frys Pros: love the music!! This caught my attention immediately. The drink presentation was dope but the drink was ok! It was pretty tart but I liken it to the lemon wedge in the drink. The fry's were really good. Cons: parking can be a hoot! The po' boy was okay. The breading on the shrimp came off which was frustrating. read more

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As someone with deep roots in New Orleans (and a phone number to match) I was thrilled to learn Salem had a taste of home! We ordered takeout and were nothing less than amazed by the authenticity, value, and presentation of the food was! In fact, we have a friend from back home in town that said, "When I move here, I'll be a lot less depressed now that I know I can get a taste of home whenever I want at Noble Wave". Well said and I totally agree! We will absolutely order again and SOON! While the restaurant itself has a slighter nod towards the big easy, the food? It's like you're in the big easy herself! Well done Noble Wave! read more

I really enjoy dining here, as a gal from the south, the flavors are very southern forward, lots of seasoning and butter, just how we like it! The owner, who walks around checking on his customers, is very friendly and a Louisiana native, hence, the great food! I would say, the service from the lady staff(s), would be a bit better with a smile and a bit more enthusiasm, while serving customers, they seem unhappy as if they don't want to be there or to be serving anyone. Smiles and thank you's go a long way! I'll continue to be back for the food, as it's the best in Salem in my opinion, by far! Big portions and great prices. read more

Noble Wave - Chicken & Waffles - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Salem, Oregon

For the price we paid our experience and food was definitely a 1 star. When our appetizers were brought out we had to ask for plates and ending up collecting our own napkins and straws from the bar area. The fancy fries and fried pickles were so salty we couldn't enjoy them. When our main dish was brought to the table, we had to ask for silverware. Our food was extremely salty. Catfish was thin & all crust, jumdo was more like a soup, the flavor was watery and salty. Shrimp Poboy was definitely made with frozen shrimp. When asked if we needed container for our left over jumbo, we were given a paperbox, we had to ask for a plastic container. Left overs were appreciated by the homeless gentleman. read more

Absolutely delicious !! Fried chicken with pickles And the fries tasted like in n out !! It was absolutely amazing !! And after graduation it was a great time spending it with great people and aquaman was on TV !!! HECK YAAS anyways!!! the food was impeccable and the biscuits were so so good... the chefs were looking in the back super sexy !! #makingbiscuits #takemehomewithyou read more

We had a great dinner here. The service was super quick and prices were decent. We loved the breakfast poutine, shrimp & grits and the biscuit with jam & maple butter! The beignets were yummy and we loved that there were 12 little bites. The kids chicken was seasoned a bit too much for my picky kiddo (but the adults loved it). read more

Amazing staff that explains food details. The ambiance is cheeky with some cool cubby like bench seating. Kiera is super friendly and works hard to make your order pleasant. She understands the food concept and helps make recommendations as well. The food arrive nice and hot. The kale salad was wonderful with the fresh dose of Parmesan cheese and lightly coated dressing read more

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I came in as I was enticed by the gator. However, gator was off the menu as apparently their distributor runs out periodically. Staff was lacking and not particularly friendly, aside from the tall man in the LSU hat (I think the owner ?). I ordered spicy fried pickles to start , shrimp and grits and the beignet chicken sliders with fries. We asked for no slaw on the sliders and when they were getting brought out, guess what was on them? Slaw. They took them back and brought the fries back out and the fries were already lukewarm. The fried pickles were AWFUL, if by spicy you mean salt, then yes, they're spicy. The saltiness of the food here is astonishing . The chicken sliders batter was also too heavily salted. My kid only ate them cuz she felt bad that I paid for them. The shrimp and grits were pretty good. And at no point for staff come by to refill our water to flush down their salty food. Would never go here again. read more

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I got the gumbo and it was overpriced for what you get. There was hardly any meat at all in it. It tasted okay but it wasn't anything great, I'd be happy if I never had it again. read more

Noble Wave - Louisiana Chicken and Sausage Gumbo - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Salem, Oregon

My favorite place to eat in down town Salem. Their Sunday brunch would be my first overall pick of any meal In the area. The chicken biscuit is S tier. My family gets the waffle and it's incredible as well. Truly a treat every time I get to go. Would recommend to anyone with tastebuds. read more

this food was good, no cap. Overall, I felt the gumbo needed a little bit more spice. It was a little bland but still enjoyed. took about 35 minutes to get our food, to be fair, it is memorial day weekend and it was overall decent. I bought the gumbo and my boyfriend got the chicken sandwich! flight of drinks was delicious. cute place to be read more

Noble Wave - flight - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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If there is a magical world where fried food is healthy, I would eat at Noble Wave 7 days a week. I could never get enough of the Po Boys on fluffy rolls with perfect french fries and choice of 9 different house-made sauces. And, yes, in my magical world, "BIN-YAYS (BEIGNETS)" (also fried) are obviously healthy too so I'm getting 2 baskets of those heavenly-powdered-sugared-bites EVERY day. The vibe is southern pub with comfy booths in a spacious room with a bounty of eclectic artwork. The service is no nonsense and efficient. read more

Amazing flavor that packs the slightest but most perfect kick at the end! Service was amazing friendly and attentive! The music wasn't my vibe but most definitely fitting for the ambiance, the place is a vibe of its own! Only thing i was hoping for was maybe some veggies or okra in my gumbo for a textural contrast but wasnt needed as the flavor was so rich! Compliments to the chef and the service staff!! Will be back with friends! read more

Noble Wave - Chicken and sausage gumbo! - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Salem, Oregon

I ordered the andouille sausage po boy and it was amazing. Sauces are delish. Boyfriend ordered the burger, he enjoyed it. Said it was a good burger but not the absolute best..he is picky about his burgers lol. Atmosphere is cute, I loved my dish. Boyfriend also loved my dish enough that he kept sneaking bites. As for drinks, I got the heartland cider- amazing. Not too sweet, just perfect. Boyfriend got the ratchet blonde ale which was also just as good read more

Noble Wave - Andouille Sausage Poboy - Cajun/Creole Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Went for dinner last night. Super nice wait staff. Had their hot fried chicken over a kale Caesar salad and it was good. Big portions. They used what seems to be a boneless chicken cutlet pounded flat and fried so it came out real fast. I would get it again. Good New Orleans music and good vibe. read more