Amazing burger! Friendly and quick service from a little food cart adjacent to a cozy little bar…read morecalled f/Stop Fitzgerald's Public House. You can eat inside there or there's a shaded outside eating area between the bar and the food cart. I went with the Slangers Style burger, which comes with white cheddar, smoked Oaxaca cheese sauce, Slangers Sauce and fried pickled red onion. I got mine with two patties. This burger was unctuously rich and super saucy. I think, for me, two patties was a bit much. I removed one of the patties and the flavors of all the components came through a bit more pronounced and balanced. So, I would stick with one patty on my next visit. Because I dislike wasting food, I also ate the extra patty by itself, and it was great and well-seasoned. The fries were delicious as well: hearty with bits of potatoes skin and fried to a perfect crispness. I will absolutely be back as this is one of the best burgers I've had in Salem!

Love their Peace Patty & their fries are always nice and crispy. Very close to our house too, we…read morewill be adding them to our monthly rotation.

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).

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

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)

Great service! The food is absolutely amazing. Love that they will randomly give out sweet treats…read moreon the house! Can't recommend enough:)

Took my partner here for their birthday and it was just as good as the reviews say. The food was…read moreamazing and the portions were huge. About average price for the amount of food you get. One meal was enough to feed me all day, and the Spanish coffee I got was mixed perfectly. Seats are extremely limited, but the service was super fast so even with a full plate you get in and out comfortably in under an hour. Other reviews mention rude service staff, but my experience was the total opposite. I wish I could've gotten her name to give her a shout-out. :) I do have to mention the lack of parking. There were still empty tables when the parking lot was already completely full. There were maybe eight parking spots altogether, but that would be my only complaint.

We wanted somewhere quick to stop before wine tasting near Salem and found Valiant. Omg...The Hamon…read moresandwich is amazing. Can a sandwich be refreshing? This one is!! Delicious sweet mustard and the tiniest lemon slice. I was skeptical, but it balanced so well. I'll be attempting to recreate it at home!!! It was pretty empty when we came in so we were immediately sat and taken care of. Pretty big indoor space!

Love that they have a vegan sandwich option on their menu. Sandwiches were tasty. Service was fast…read moreand friendly.

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!

This is a cool venue. The seating and bar are a good touch. There are multiple carts and food…read moretypes for everyone's pallet. The carts in my experience are polite, helpful, and fast.

Love this! There are so many options to choose from and with seating right there it's such a fun…read morerelaxing spot to go grab and quick beer & food. Parking is a little tight on the weekends but otherwise great options.

One of our favorite date-night spots! When we first moved to Salem, Coin Jam quickly became our…read morego-to date-night spot. They had Area 51, which was my game, so I was pretty bummed when they eventually removed it. I was also a little sad when they switched from coins to game cards. There's just something so nostalgic about putting a quarter into an arcade machine especially for us '90s kids! That said, we still go to Coin Jam pretty frequently and always have a great time. Everyone is friendly, the atmosphere has a really cool vibe, and I love that if you don't use all the money on your game card, you can save it and come back another time. Even without Area 51 and the quarters, it's still a fun place for a date night and definitely somewhere we'll keep coming back to!

Great service. Loved playing arcade games and everything on tap was $4! We had a great time here…read more We did not get a chance to order food but saw it was an option. Worth a stop

Absolutely the best BBQ I've ever had. If I lived on the west coast/Salem, OR I come here weekly…read more The service is amazing and the owner is so incredibly kind and welcoming. (please try the jalapeño/spicy mac and cheese as a side)

What a gem! We heard rumors about Roger That BBQ and luckily they were open and serving when we…read morewere rolling through Salem. Located in the old Odd Fellows Temple. The building has a distinct, unpretentious feel. Inside, you'll find a dark, cozy dining area lined with long wooden picnic tables, string lights. The staff is very friendly and while we ate the owner stopped by several times to make sure we were happy. We ordered a double Wimpy burger and a smoked chicken sandwich with a side of spicy mac salad. The owner took our order, and knowing my husband's love for a good burger, he custom-made us a deluxe double smash and a double Gouda smash with bacon to try! All of the burgers were incredibly impressive. They grind the meat in-house, which you can absolutely taste in how juicy the smash burgers are. If I had to pick my personal favorite out of the three, the Gouda takes first place, followed by the double Wimpy, and then the deluxe double. Every single burger was unique and delicious. I didn't ask to confirm, but I'm pretty sure the deluxe featured a perfect slice of heirloom tomato. The smoked chicken sandwich was also fantastic--the chicken was tossed with BBQ sauce, making it incredibly juicy, and it came topped with two crispy onion rings on a soft hoagie bun. Needless to say, we had to take half of our chicken sandwich and mac salad home. We seriously can't wait to go back and try their brisket. What a gem for West Salem!

Talk about a local place and the only reason I stopped is because I got really good ratings and I…read morewas craving some wings. I come out here once in a while and I think I found my go to spot. The wings were made spot on, and we're very good. The lo mein could've used some extra seasoning. Keep in mind this is a taco truck park so the ambiance is laid back and has tables you can sit outside and enjoy the weather. Mannys has a variety of foods that are available there ( think cheese cake factor menu lol) . The taco truck next-door wasn't bad either. The food was made hot and the service was great. The next time I'm in the area. I will definitely be back to try something else. The menu is very large, so there are a lot of choices.

Such an underdog - this place isn't appreciated as much as it should be! The noodles are so…read moredelicious and it's a huge portion, the crispy vegetable tempura is one of my favorite $7 spends. The guy is always so happy and smiley taking orders. Can't wait to try his namesake wings.