Excellent food and beer Hef-e-metal. Best coleslaw I've ever eaten in a restaurant. Excellent…read moreBBQ. Gluten free pizza was very good. Clean and tidy. Great waitstaff. Highly recommend!

Shades of Brew Brewery surfaced since my last trip to Salem and so going here was a treat as it was…read morea new brewery to me and I love going to ones that I haven't been to! This brewery here is pretty chill and relaxed, at least the day when I was here it was. For this brewery I had the Italian Job which was an Italian Pilsner. It was decent and I had no complaints about it. I am kind of picky with this type of pilsner and felt like I have come across a bit better ones in my brewery adventures but it was still pleasant and refreshing. Flavor features in this beer are biscuity with a crisp finish. As I mentioned it was a refreshing and a good beer to have during the summer heat.

I am sorry to say I had a disappointing experience here. The space is really cute from outside, I…read morewas really excited to pop in after my hike at Silver Falls State Park. The space was huge - way bigger than expected. I was bummed there was only one IPA and the keg blew on my order. She replaced it with a hazy IPA which I didn't love, but ordered anyway because I felt awkward standing up there. The way the bar is arranged isn't great - the bartender was positioned to stand right in front of the beer list, so I had to move around to see. I felt uncomfortable.

When I heard Stayton was getting its very own brewery, I was happy to hear their downtown was…read moregetting a lift. But when I heard Matt Spenner was going to be the brew master, excitement crept in. Because if anyone should be able to make good beer, it would be a Spenner. (This is generations of research manifesting itself here, folks). I was not disappointed. To start with, they have some funky names: Citra Lee Ale (named after Matt's wife Crystal, who's a brew mistress (is that even a term?) with Matt), Eukanot Do That on Television IPA (pretty awesome name considering the stuff on TV nowadays), and my favorite to drink, the Schmokin Porter. Their selection is limited, but they have guest beers (and wines), and they'll be coming up with new stuff so stay tuned. The place is open and airy and comfortable. No TVs or one arm bandits here, so you're gonna have to socialize, which is a good thing in my book. Add a dose of country music in the background, and voila, you're soaking in a cool vibe and sucking down some yummy suds. If you want grub, there's a food truck around when you need it. Plus, with the bay doors open, it's like you're chillin' in your bud's new backyard brewery, which is uber cool.

Came to this location a few times with some coworkers. If we had tried it out sooner, we would have…read morebeen regulars for the time we were working in the area. The inside is nice tables and seating at the bar. The service excellent. 48 items on tap. Ciders, stouts, ipas, reds, ales, and many more different types of beers. Beers available for purchase in can or bottle form, as well as growlers to go. There are snacks on the house. Pretzels, popcorn, nuts, and a spicy mix. We went on a trivia night, right before Halloween. Had a good time. I wish we had something like this where I am from. If in the area again, I would be stopping in.

Westside has a great selection of beer on tap. Everything from non alcoholic drinks to ciders to…read morestouts. Local and non local selections. The inside of the taphouse is clean and open, and the people are friendly. The pour for the Guinness was solid. The outdoor area had a good amount of seating. With a fire pit and TV. They have the ability to curtain off the outdoor area for poor weather seating as well. The only reason I gave 4 out of 5 stars is due to not having a food menu. However, they do have a few pub snacks to munch on if needed.

Discovered this place through a random referral after riding the mtb trails. Had the burger and…read moretots. The burger was well done, however it was seasoned well. The tots were crispy and not greasy which was great. The real highlight of this place is the beer. So tasty!! This is on my shortlist next time I am out here.

Returned a year later Saw several reviews stating the burger…read morewas good Maybe my burger a year ago was a fluke and just a bad day Ok I order the cheeseburger "Fresh ground beef" Unfortunately the burger was the same a before Dry, dense packed To make matters worse, this time the bun was over toasted to a point it was desiccated and crumbly like panko bread crumbs Don't order the burger unless you don't mind something mediocre So disappointing

This was a return visit that was much overdue. If you don't know about the Benedictine Brewery and…read moreyou love artfully hand crafted beer? You need to become acquainted. The monks of the Mount Angel Benedictine Abbey are practicing a centuries old tradition... As part of their daily observation of life, they brew beer. Let me tell you it is absolutely outstanding. The grounds are breathtaking, on a little hillside outside of Mount Angel, just under an hour south Portland. I highly recommend that you take one of the more scenic drives instead of just blasting down I-5, but you do you. It's not a restaurant per se. But there are snacks. And there is a large selection of beer. My partner and I already knew that we had no idea what we wanted because we want everything and that would make driving home extremely difficult. So we opted for the only logical choice: the sampler Their sampler boards come with either four or five slots, and they provide a 4 ounce pour into the sampler glass. We each got a five spot board, and two additional drinking glasses so that we could pour splits, and were thus able to sample 10 of the brews on tap. We also decided that snacks were in order so we got the spinach, artichoke dip, times two. You order at the counter and when your order is prepared, you are called and can pick it up. It's a very simple set up, harkening back to a simpler time in many ways. Some of the taps vary seasonally. Some of them are occasionally just out. I can't tell you what you're going to find. But I can tell you if the Hairshirt, the Half Cloak, and the Little Tyrant are on tap? You definitely want to sample those. This is not typical mid-grade Portland IPA... These are exceptional brews across a variety of styles Highly recommended! I go down every time I get a chance and suggest that you might want to consider that as well

My husband and I did a flight of all ten beers. All were interesting, while some were excellent. I…read morewould come back again if in the area.

Party of 3 on a road trip…read more Stopped by on a Tuesday afternoon. Greeted promptly and friendly. Found a seat at a both with an awesome vintage storage chest table. Ordered drinks only as we had already ate. All were good. Everyone was happy. Facilities are clean. Definitely stop by if you are thinking about it.

Great local hangout. Food is tasty, same creative menu as Taproot. Usually around 8 different brews…read moreon tap. Master brewer has created some very tasty flavors. Service is always great. Atmosphere is very friendly and is an excellent spot for greeting a few friends or even a large group. Pinball machines and lottery for your enjoyment.

I really enjoyed this small specialty cider taproom! I got a flight, many fun tropical or unusual…read moreflavors. My one note would be a suggestion to always have a regular apple cider available... there was not one on my visit. No real ambiance to speak of but shares space with a taco counter that I did not get to try this time.

We ordered beers instead of their cider, but we would absolutely come back here to try their actual…read moreproducts. The staff were very friendly and personable and gave the space a welcoming feel. They have a huge list of both their ciders and local beer. The outdoor seating is a nice touch, especially with its proximity to riverfront park.

Friendly service from the bar staff and both food trucks have great customer service too…read more Nice warm spot out of the weather to enjoy your food with tv, music, games. Giant connect four, darts and corn hole outside 20 taps and some non alcoholic options. Definitely worth checking out this spot again that is right here downtown by the park!

Once I set foot into the place, Kenny and Lindsay made me feel like I belonged there. The tap list…read moreis tasty, and Oregon-centric. Kenny is very knowledgeable on his beers, and I actively see him thinking about how to make the old filling station a better place, operations, renovations, etc. Lindsay was making some excellent small food for the current coronavirus situation, and slinging those beers as well. I hope to see more good stuff from the place in the future! Go and visit! It's hella laid back, but that means no pressure. A very good addition to Independence.