A plus for the wonderful smell of a woodstove that we smelled when we were there. Best atmosphere. We would go back in a heart beat. I just had a cinnamon roll and it did not seem fresh. It was dry. Very dry. I should've told the waitress when she asked! This place has a great reputation. I looked on fb menu and I agree with others that the prices are extremely high now. read more

A great place out in the 'country'. 8 of us had been out to visit a nursery in the area, Sebright. The staff there recommended Route 99. Very friendly staff who knew the menu and made recommendations on "sides" combinations with meal ordered. ALL of us had a variety of sandwiches, burgers and salads no one was disappointed! I am GF, no problem here! I had spinach salad with salmon and a balsamic dressing- delicious. Definitely a return visit type of place! read more

I have ordered takeout from here a couple times now and everything I have had so far has been excellent. Will definitely become one of my go to spots. It's definitely nice to have quality food near by as a lunch option. read more

Route 99 - Club House sandwich with Jo Jo's - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

Second time trying the prime rib dinner. We both had the 12oz. cut Medium. I think they boil it to a medium and then it's gray and tasteless. We each had a Moscow mule drink with dinner that was 29.99. For 2 drinks. My plate had one piece of broccoli maybe three asparagus, spears for the vegetable side and a tiny potato. We were with a big group so they added gratuity. 120 for two people to have dinner. Not going back. read more

I have been to Route 99 multiple times and I have not been disappointed. It has now become. A place I meet my friends at monthly. The food is always amazing, and ther service us top notch. My personal favorite meal is the Monte Cristo sandwich. It might be a little bit of a wait to get in and to get your food but it is absolutely worth it. read more

I have eaten here three times now in the past several months. And even though the jojo's are excellent today when we asked why no one was wearing masks the reply we got was, "we don't have to wear them here." We are still deep into a worldwide pandemic and I will no longer be going to this restaurant. I value businesses that care about public health overall and the health of their workers and customers. If they can't follow this guideline what else aren't they following? Jojo's aren't worth that. read more

This place is the best restaurant that ive ate at in a long time! Brian the waiter was amazing. Trust me you will regret it if you don't make this a regular stop. read more

Great food and great service. I read alot of reviews about cry babies combining about the staff and masks. I say bye Felicia. This restaurant is amazing. The service is always top notch and I'm glad they're not caving into the tyrant turd governor we have. No mask, thank you. If you don't like, I'm sure you also wear condoms while walking around to protect yourself and also wear masks while driving solo in your vehicles like idiots. Those combining about masks are just trying to get free stuff which is despicable. Highly recommend this place. read more

First time here and can't wait to come back! Started the day at Adelmans Peony Garden then stumbled upon this gem. We split the brisket dip and with waffle fries and had their turkey pot pie soup. Everything was incredible and our service was amazing!!! read more

Great breakfast! Honestly we haven't had a bad experience yet. Plus the kids like it!

Typical small town restuarant with bar area and lotto room. Food is good enough. Was not wowwed by anything on the menu. Bar is just ok. Expect to find your usual run of industry "lifer" ladies that tend to gossip way too loud for a professional environment. My wife ordered a burger with a lettuce bun. They basically put an entire head of wilty romaine lettuce on a patty. She can never eat romaine again. read more

We have been dining here for a few years. Never had a bad meal. The staff is friendly and efficient. It's always a pleasure. read more

Route 99 - Chicken strips and baked potato with toppings. Crispy and delicious. - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

Waited far too long to try this place out. Came for Prime Rib Saturday and was blown away. We were seated promptly and drinks followed very shortly after. Decided to try out the homemade spinach artichoke dip and the beer battered pickles and both were DELICIOUS. Best part? We were given a significant amount of time to enjoy the appetizers before our food came out, which isn't something I experience very often. Staff was incredibly friendly, attentive, and the general feel of the restaurant was comfortable and relaxing. Prime rib was outstanding, along with the sides and we can't wait to return. read more

The server was friendly and fun, but forgot my salad and omitted the brisket from my brisket Mac and cheese. Didn't check back to see if we wanted another beverage, and there seemed to be a lot of chaos between the servers and kitchen staff. There were a lot of flies in the dining area and I was generally disappointed. I had heard good things but it definitely did not live up to its reputation. read more

This here has become one of our family favorites. When my dad comes into town we all meet here. As you enter, expect to be greeted with friendly staff. The restaurant is always clean, I love the decor which is embellished with a rustic vibe, and the food is off the chain. Get ready to unbuckle that belt or top button to let your belly spill over. The dish that stands out to me is the Smoked Brisket Dip. Each bite, I had to tell myself to slow down .. control yourself girl. You're making a scene... lol. No but for real, it's the best sandwich I've had up until now. The fries are great, my side of ranch was good, oh and the Bloody Mary the bartender made was exactly what that drink is supposed to be. Had all the goodness in it along with a kick she added after asking me if I liked it spicy. So yes... get in there and try some amazing food along with a cocktail! This place has a bar on one side and diner on the other. Nice seating place out back for those that like to smoke. read more

Ordered brisket slider and bowl of brisket vegetable soup. OMG, both were perfectly cooked and seasoned. This place going into my regular rotation. read more

I WILL RETURN! This place was amazing I got the steak omelette with hash browns. One of the BEST omelettes ever. MUST try I will be back to try the breakfast quesadilla and the steak and eggs breakfast! It is very clean restaurant! 9/10!!! Monster score!!! read more

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There is nothing that is not delicious on this menu! The food and drinks are great and servers are nice, respectful and do a great job. The owner has remodeled this once old grungy bar into a beautiful dining restaurant. It's worth the trip just barely outside of Salem. read more

This was our first time here. My whole family loved it and we will be back. Great food, amazing staff and big smiles on everyone's faces!

Waitress was super nice! My family and I came in for a special dinner (4 of us) and ordered the prime rib, New York steak and a brisket dish. Basically nothing had much flavor and no one was impressed. After $180.00 you would think that we would all be leaving so happy! My sister couldn't really eat the New York steak because of how salty it was. The bourbon dish was extremely strong. Maybe we all just ordered on a bad night. I don't know. I got the prime rib and it was the worst I've ever had. read more

I've been a fan and patron of Annette since her Westgate Cafe on Wallace Rd. in W. Salem, then later at her Edgewater St. locale. Just had breakfast with a friend today at her new location, Route 99 in Brooks (used to be Iggys bar). The food and service were excellent - easily up to Annette's usual high standards. Great food, decent prices, and friendly, attentive staff who keep the coffee comin'. And as she so often does - she came out to say hello and chat a bit. Always a nice personal touch! They follow all safety protocols, she and all staff wear masks, and properly distanced tables are immediately sanitized after patrons leave. Yet Annette has gone far beyond the "outdoor tent" atmosphere of so many restaurants trying their best to comply with stentorian COVID mandates. She's managed to create a truly inviting (even cozy!) outside back patio eatery with plenty of heaters and even lap blankets if needed (we were warm without them, despite the slightly chilly morning). I hope restaurants can continue to operate during these difficult times. So many are struggling to keep the lights on and some have closed for good. If you love eating out - - SUPPORT ANNETTE! She's been the woman behind one of Salem area's best restaurants for years, and she STILL is. We will definitely be back. read more

I really, really wanted to like this place and was excited to try it. Food was decent. Service was not. Zero compliance on COVID regulations. None of the staff wore masks, no distancing (waitresses stand right next to you and talk unmasked to take your order), etc. I know this attracts a certain type and that type isn't me. read more

Always great food always great service but the owner is still a little racist don't know why but she still is. ‍

Great food and service. Fresh, big portions, tasty coffee. Always busy but ample seating and fast kitchen. read more

Route 99 - Chicken Fried Chicken with side of bacon. Excellent cut of meat, breading, and gravy. - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

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Great food, great service. Worth a visit. Have veterans and senior discounts. Clean and nice decor. Has a bar.

Food is great with no complaints, but their fly issue is real concerning. We were seated outside and the table had 4-5 flies going around taking over the area. They were so comfortable they'd land on you without hesitation. Asked to be moved inside and were placed in the outdoor seating that's closer to being inside. About halfway into our meal the winged terrorists started making their rounds. They showed no mercy coming in swarms. This was probably their plan to try and confuse us. Table. Napkins. Plates. Arms. A suicide mission that was victorious because they decimated my appetite and took the rest to go. read more

Route 99 - American Near Me - Brooks, Oregon

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Egg Benedict was literally the best I've ever had, service here is topnotch and every employee speaks highly of the owner which in this day and age speaks volumes. read more

We went in the middle of the afternoon and there was a full house but we were waited on and served in record time. Delicious food and drinks. We will definitely return and try breakfast. read more

Great stop for lunch or dinner. Huge portions of delicious food. The 99 Special is amazing. We didn't have room for dessert, so I'll have to go back. read more

Everyone is so nice that works there. Superb service and delicious food. Will always come back here when visiting the area.

Great food, astounding service! We arrived and said it would be a 30min wait, 15mins later we were seated. Neil took care of us, loved how he said WE a lot, as in the team that work at Route 99. The brisket and NY steak is a must! Also try Baumann Farms for cider and lemon drops. We sat outside around a table fire pit and it was warm and cozy. Perfect Thursday night end to work week!! Thank you Route 99, we will see you again, since it's only 10mins from our house! read more

Did a takeout order for two of French toast. Service was fast and friendly and delivered to our car! French toast was very good and even had warm maple syrup and butter on the side! The parking lot was packed and they were very busy. We will definitely be back read more

Food is always great, would give them 5+ stars for that. Everything we've tried has been good, but......the reason for 4 stars is because, we always sit in the bar because of the higher tables, I'm tall and have a bad back, and the bartender/servers back there are at best hit-and-miss on service-unless you're one of their regular cronies. They seem to spend more time talking to each other than attending to customers. If you are looking for one of the best meals in the county, this is the place. Just sit in the main dining room. read more

Excellent place huge portions great service. Breakfast menu is good . Highly recommend

My partner and I stopped in today (4/10/21) for breakfast after reading the awesome reviews posted on Travelocity. There are 3 things I look for when it comes to eating a morning meal at a restaurant: good food, good coffee and good service. This place well exceeded all three expectations. And the portions were generous but not ridiculous, spacing of tables met social distancing, the restrooms were clean, parking was adequate, the prices were fair and although it sits on a busy street there was no traffic noise. If you are In Brooks I would recommend stopping in at least for breakfast - we have planned to return to experience other dining options . read more

ordered the braised short ribs with garlic mashed potatos. Was served 3 small chunks of "pot roast" obviously cooked too long in the pressure cooker. Was not good pot roast. Staff didn't give any warning about substitution and charged for the short ribs. Will not return to a restaurant where you pay more for something you didn't order. read more

Came here with some co-workers, this place is absolutely fantastic. We had gotten the fried pickles and artichoke dip both were amazing and had great flavor. I also had gotten the brisket chili and that was by far the best chili I'd ever had 10/10, I also had the Mac and Cheese with Brisket and it was delicious absolutely a killer. If you have are in the area to visit or on a trip stop here you will not regret it. read more

Worst Prime rib I've ever had. Would not go back to this place. Annette's new adventure is not the same experience as her previous one and the quality is missing. Additionally the flies all over the outdoor seating area is no treat especially when they keep the stinky dumpsters right next the dinning area. read more

The food was so delicious! The brisket in my sandwich was extremely tender. The chicken sandwich was juicy and crispy on the outside. I got a side of claw chowder and it was so delicious. I can't wait to go back to try other food items! read more

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Terrible service and mediocre food. Don't follow the hype this place is getting away with more people than the governor days and it isn't worth it. read more