Very strange atmosphere in this place. The server was so not interested in taking my order that I…read morefigured she was in the middle of doing something. Then I overheard the person sitting next to me actually ask for a different server that "wasn't mean". High prices, poor service.

Jessica is the best bartender. I also love Aubree! If they are serving you will have the best time!…read moreThirsty Thursdays $4 wells, taco Tuesdays, best birria tacos in town, the Mac bowls are to die for and serious healthy portions on $1 wing Wednesday. Karaoke Wednesday!!!

Sandwiches and tacos are very tasty! A full complete meal when accompanied by one of the many…read moreoutstanding beers on tap! The friendly and timely service from our beer tender and cook was outstanding. There is plenty of open and accessible parking and loads of interior and covered outdoor seating. It is a great space, clean, nice, friendly and a relaxing spot for lunch. An easy find off of I-5 if you are headed north or south bound.

b² Taphouse &Brewery is a place I haven't been to before. I hit all of the breweries quite some…read moretime ago in Salem (also learned to drink more smartly after that trip) and a few more have popped up since. I didn't get the impression this place makes it's own beer as all I saw was guest taps... which is okay because the list was quite large. Looking in Untappd it does look like they indeed made their beer at one point and time and maybe they still do... I just didn't see any on the list. So tsking my own advice and drinking smartly I got a root beer here that was also on tap along with the beer. I don't recall who exactly made the root beer but it was from a brewery and some craft breweries make absolutely fantastic craft sodas and this one was very good! The place seems to have spacious seating but placing orders up at the front counter can get congested. This place is in a cool spot so despite not finding beer I still walked away from it feeling it was a positive experience.

Was diassapoinid when I thought this was lawyer building and could not get lawyer but the had beer…read moreinstead which was pretty good n the grubtruck outside good burgers cheesey ! Seemed like local spot lots of regular s

The rudest bartender I've ever encountered in my life genuinely. Asked for a white claw or…read moreequivalent and was told "we don't do that here", despite there being "hard seltzer" on the menu board. Asked for whatever they would recommended and got a cider that was on tap, only for my coworker ask for the same thing 10 min later and receive a can of whatever brand of hard seltzers they carry. So apparently you do do that here.

Solid bar experience. Been here a couple times after work, and sadly there's rarely ever any…read morealternative music playing. The pudding shots were surprisingly good, and the new specials are definitely worth trying. Bartender was super attentive.

This is your typical dive bar with all the classics jukebox, karaoke nights, and a couple of pool…read moretables. The entertainment is fun and the vibe can be great, depending on the night. I've met some really chill people here. That said, the experience is pretty hit or miss. A couple of the bartenders can be unfriendly toward certain people, which definitely affects the atmosphere. The food is okay, but a bit overpriced for what you get. Overall, the place has potential, but your experience really depends on who's working and what kind of crowd you walk into.

Came in at just the right time! We were a group of 5 who ordered coffee and breakfast. Once we sat…read moredown tons of people came flooding in afterwards which we took as a good sign. You order at the counter and then you get a number to take with you and place at whichever seat you choose. Drinks and food both came out really quick. I tried the bees knees which had honey, lavender, rosemary and simple syrup with a dash of black pepper. I did not see nor taste the black pepper but I was a huge fan of this drink. It wasn't overpowering in any of the flavors and the rosemary sprig made it look so cute. I got the breakfast potato hash with no tomatoes and it was a delicious and filling breakfast. The potatoes were so good my group wouldn't stop helping themselves to them. I added some hot sauce as it was in the dryer side but still really good. I also tried the matcha coconut scone. It had a pretty matcha green color but it was hard to taste the matcha or coconut and it was quite dry. Service was quick and friendly. The inside is really beautiful and we couldn't help but do a little photoshoot, so many fun backgrounds! Things to note: Restroom shared with other businesses close by businesses and metered street parking only.

Update: Went for dinner, and their food was amazing. Definitely more of a dinner place imo. The…read moredining room was almost completely fully. Tried their low abv cocktail the honeycrisp, and it was delicious. Devoured an entire hummus plate on my own in like 20 mins. Vibes are still kinda bleak each time I go in for coffee. They forgot the peanut butter on my chia pudding when I reordered...

This place is a gem! It's tucked away but once you find it you'll be glad you stopped in…read more The owner hands down makes some of the best cocktails I have ever had. If you want a delicious sweet treat try "your mother". Lots of the cocktails are made with in-house syrups. They also have a nice selection of snacks and food items too. Come in for a nightcap, to meet with friends or even if you're going on a date. I also loved that there was a dj and the place was decorated for Halloween! I also heard they'll have different dj's come in and events too! Really great addition to downtown Salem!

We really love this place. Especially on a weeknight. Very chill vibe…read more Bartender has a great balance of knowledge, humor and sass that you want from a great bartender.

Amazing experience all around. I accidentally made my reservation for the chef counter. I don't…read moregenerally like bar seating because I am short and the stools are often uncomfortable, but they had a nice ledge at the right height for me. It was fun watching all the variety of dishes come together. Service was great, just the right amount of attentive. Food was amazing. Everything was great, but special nod to the squid ink pasta and the tres major steak. Definitely will come back next time I'm in the area

Apparently, unlike the Napa/Sonoma area, Willamette wine country is not known for food, but after…read moresome research, we came across Cozy Taberna, which is a tapas style place in downtown Salem. We reserved on Tock, and it was mostly full on a Friday night. Drinks: lots of local beers are available, but I went with the Pineapple Express: she warned it was spicy, and it indeed was (in a really good way). All of the food is done family style: - Clams Galicia: with tomato, chorizo, bacon broth. This broth as amazing. I literally drank it with a spoon - Pan con tomate: slightly different from classic preparation - more flavorful and heavier on the toppings - Salmorejo: tomato and bread puree, Serrano, jammy egg - like a creamy gazpacho - Grilled asparagus: with whipped ricotta and a cured egg yolk - Squid ink pasta: with hazelnuts, caramelized onions, peppers, and a runny egg yolk, a bit spicy. This dish was my favorite - Honey brined pork chop with a basque piperade sauce The servers were all great about checking in. I would definitely recommend the squid ink pasta and the clams if you're in town!

2025.09.21 Sunday 5:30pm…read more Cool bar, not crowded today, just missed happy hour (5pm). No one wants to watch the Chiefs vs Giants I guess? Super chill. Ordered fish tacos, comes with 3, decent heat, and tortilla chips. Two tiny sauce cups were a little challenging to get chips into but you can break the chips or dump the sauce. Unknown price, will find out when we get the check. Wings were good, 7 for $13.50 Might only be one server on the floor, she's also the only one currently working behind the bar. She was friendly and helpful.

Stopped for a quick lunch while in town and was pleasantly surprised by the lunch menu and daily…read morespecials. Decent burger and fries.

I was in Salem in business and was looking for a local, no-frills bar to have a beer or two. The…read morehotel clerk recommended Lucky's Pub that was about a 5 minute walk from my hotel (The Phoenix Inn & Suites). The bar is located at the back of an older shopping center next to a gun store and martial arts studio...can you say Dive Bar. The small place has bar seating for about a dozen people and another dozen or so tables. There was some sort of "slot machine" assortment in another area. The entire place, including the men's bathroom, was very clean. The bar had about 6 beers on tap, another dozen in cans/bottles and a decent selection of name-brand liquors. The bars is definitely a no-frills, local bar. Having said that, the bartender was very friendly and prompt with her service. The regulars were really friendly, which resulted in quite a few nice conversations during my two visits. As mentioned above, I had such a good time the first night, that I came back my second night in town. Pretty good recommendation for a place. If you happen to find yourself in Salem and are looking for a cool, local bar, you could do no better than Lucky's Pub. Highly recommend.

Loud, busy, and all over the place. Both a good and bad thing. I could be wrong, but I believe…read morethere was a huge party of people there that night (~a month ago). Asked for food and I was told they weren't serving food at that time... Got a spicy pineapple margarita from the specials menu that was hard to drink. Tasted like black pepper and water. If you're looking for a quick stop to get a drink, I'd keep driving down commercial to go somewhere else.

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!

Nice little place to hangout and get a bite, maybe watch a game too. Servers were nice and…read moreattentive. Food: We had the Wagyu Smash burger with sweet potatoes (waffle cut), and the Wagyu Sliders with the Garlic Thyme fries. The smash burger had those good crispy edges and good flavor overall, but started to get a bit rich and could've used a bit more acid to balance the flavors out. The Wagyu sliders were delicious. They came on a pretzel buns, had pickled onions and a good Serrano aioli sauce. Perfect balance of salt, acid, fat, and heat. Fries: the Waffle cut sweet potatoes fried were good but basic. The garlic thyme fried while smelled great, were definitely frozen from a bag and way over cooked to the point of many being burnt. The garlic was also burnt. They could've also used a melted cheese to keep the garlic stuck to the fries. Not sure I'd order them again. Beverages: we had the Santiam Brewery Infiltrator Pilsner, which was great, and the an Silver Falls Brewery IPA (can't recall what brewery it was from).