A must stop for authentic Middle Eastern food. Savory rice and lamb shwarma with hummus. Service…read morewas fast and friendly.

My favorite establishment in Salem. The food never disappoints and the service is beyond…read more Checkpoint is a great place as well. But, this truck is the only reason I go.

Friendly. Fantastic food and fair pricing Visiting from…read moreTacoma, WA and after spending great afternoon at riverfront park was famished. Found this little place on Edgewater 5 min drive from park I. Other side of river. I had the smoked tri tip sandwich which if not for a Muffaletta sandwich in New Orleans would been the best sandwich had in 5 years. You get to pick side and the Mac and cheese was creamy, decadent and just delicious. My four year old concurs and loves her mini corn dogs. All for $30 even with app. Not fancy, and takeout best option but worth the stop and highly recommended (Note get some ice cream one block down afterwards at Ring of Fire frozen treats)

Was recommended this by a coworker and had the Mac and cheese with chicken for the protein…read more Omg! So good!! Seriously the best I've had. I can't wait to try other things from there. Sorry I can't find the picture I took. This place does not disappoint

The interior is very eclectic & FULL of framed otter art & upside-down parasols grace the ceiling…read more The staff are very friendly! We ordered: The Pickle Gambit, Country Mac's Cajun Mac & Cheese, Mac's Famous Mac & Cheese, & the Cinnamon Roll Beignets. The pickle spears were lightly, yet crunchily breaded & piled high on a plate with yummy, dilly ranch & a second slightly smoky dipping sauce. Both Mac's featured perfectly-cooked shell noodles & decadent cheese sauce! The "reg" Mac had hearty chunks of bacon & fresh basil ribbons. The Cajun Mac was SUPER flavorful & had andouille sausage bites & VERY moist chicken tenders. The beignets were pillowy-soft & served with an amazing cinnamon sugar cream cheese drizzle.

While visiting friends we decided to give this cute place a visit. Lots of street parking and we…read morewere greeted warmly by Ryan. There is a limited menu but don't let that fool you. We decided to try the Nashville chicken breast with hot chili oil on the side. I'm a bit of a wimp when it comes to spicy. I also ordered the lemon poppy seed slaw. Our friends got the salmon Chowdah and also some spicy chicken with Cajun fries. They remarked that the salmon chowder pronounced Chowdah looked to be quite thick and was very flavorful. I gotta say it was some of the best fried chicken I ever sampled. The slaw was very tasty as well. Great combination of savory and sweet. My daughter and I split an order of chicken as we wanted to sample the beignets. We ordered the Killa bees and they came out fluffy and hot with a very nice honey drizzle. Ryan also gifted us with a second order of beignets of our own choosing, and we asked for the Good God Lemon ones, and they were very sweet and tangy. For the five of us the bill came to right around a hundred dollars which being from California I found very reasonable. It's a small place, and you order first at the counter and then go and find a table. If you are looking for some very tasty chicken this side of Nashville you should stop by and order some at this unique place in Salem Oregon.

Amazing experience! The ambiance is beautiful sk unique. Every single dish we got was outstanding!…read moreCauliflower and brioche are a must! Got a champagne shot for my birthday! Make sure to check out the ladies room! Will be back again for sure! It's on the second floor, you enter on the side off liberty. It's French theme for sure, they just need French music playing

I think this place is relatively new. It is beautiful inside and really makes you feel like you…read morecould be in paris. the food was great! we enjoyed the raclette, steak au poivre, steamed clams, the sliced potatoes, barramundi, chicken and creme brûlée and the poached pears! the entire table was satisfied!! my only complaint was the slowness of service. They were relatively busy but seemed to be somewhat understaffed. everyone was nice and pleasant, but at times we felt ignored. I'm sure they're just working out the kinks. overall, i would recommend!

OMG! I am blown away by every aspect of this restaurant!…read more 1.The SERVICE is a reflection of management. Everyone helps every table and not because they are required to, but because they are team oriented. It's so refreshing to have another server come take drink orders even if it's not their table. 2. The FOOD! It is so good. That kind of good that leaves you wanting more even though you're full. I really can't say anything but "perfection" it could not have been better. When you see all aspects of a restaurant come together so flawlessly it's because it's coming from management/ownership. The management team is reflected on the service floor as well as in the kitchen. and it is exceptional. These guys/gals are winners. Go here!

I took my dad here yesterday and they were packed! Victor who's one of the owners and chef greeted…read moreus. He was incredibly polite, very welcoming and he was able to get us in (without a reservation). That spoke volumes. I had the 10oz steak....and the seasoning and prep they do for the steaks...wow! It was delicious! My dad had the shrimp risotto and it was very good. I am very glad we stopped in and were able to get in. I've been to several Michelin starred restaurants and the customer service that was provided exceeded many of them. Will be back.

If you're looking for a really nice sit down family restaurant with great food look no further…read more Service was excellent and the atmosphere was very homey. Would recommend to anyone.

I recently tried the liver and onions special. Absolutely a steal of a deal for all that's served…read more Everything was delicious! If you're driving by thinking you might want to stop on a Wednesday and try their liver&onions..do it.

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!

What a find! If you ever find yourself in Salem, OR, this is a must try…read more Amazing, right off the stove spanish tapas with surprising friendly and attentive service! Some notable trys are the garlic shrimp, squid ink pasta, and their signature brussel sprouts! Ambiance was lively but cozy in feel! Highly recommended!

After an initial visit that left us slightly disappointed with the bar service, we decided to give…read moreCozy Taberna another shot--and we are so glad we did! The stark difference in our second experience was night and day, making this visit truly exceptional. The cozy and romantic aesthetic of the restaurant remains fantastic, and the food and drink menu is still absolutely amazing. This time, however, we had the pleasure of being seated downstairs in Tiffany's section, and she was beyond stellar. Tiffany is the definition of exceptional service. She gave us a complete, helpful rundown of how they structure their tapas menu, offered fantastic recommendations, and was incredibly attentive throughout the evening. We had a great time chatting with her and her professionalism and warmth instantly made our return worthwhile. Her suggestions were perfect--she expertly helped us select a great wine and recommended the black ink pasta, which was a showstopper. Cozy Taberna, when paired with service like Tiffany's, is easily a 5-star restaurant. From now on, we will only return if we can be seated in her section!

Having moved to Salem recently from Portland, I thought that I had seen every iteration of what…read moreThai food could be but boy was I wrong. Big Blue Thai BBQ is everything that I could ever want from Thai food. Our main dish was the Grilled Pork and Papaya Salad combo and it was absolutely addicting. The beautiful smoke on the pork from the charcoal grill complemented perfectly with the spicy, tangy papaya salad adding so much freshness to the dish. While the food was amazing, the real star of the show were the lovely people that operate the truck. They were both so genuinely friendly and welcoming and made our experience exponentially better. We only wish that we had found this place sooner.

Really NICE Clean, fast & super friendly, Ray and his lovely Thai wife Gay really know how to take…read moreyou to the orient in your first bite! Especially LOVE their spring rolls, made to perfection with magnificent dipping sauces!

I enjoyed getting the opportunity to dine here. This was my first time trying fried plantains…read more They must've recently updated prices that aren't reflected on the menu yet. This wasn't a huge deal for me since I ordered something small but for a group of people this might be a different story.

They said they were all out of Mexican food when we went - and sent us away. A Mexican Restaurant…read moreout of food. Truly a first...