Wow just wow. I so so impressed with the hush puppies and the sauce! I loved the chili sauce…read more I ordered the Cajun Mac and cheese. The sauce is creamy not too sticky. My mother is from the south and makes homemade Mac and cheese. So I am very picky with my Mac and cheese and this didn't disappoint. The chicken was juicy and crispy. Good flavor. Hubby got the chicken sandwich, ate every bite. We order the seasonal beignets to go. Still yummy, but I think they would be better if we ate them there. Service was sweet and efficient. Ambiance was quaint, we ate outside. The sun was nice.

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.

This is a very popular spot in the area. You'll get hearty portions and that home-style,…read moredown-country feel--even though the interior has a more industrial design. My chicken fried steak was solid and easily enough for two meals. Unfortunately, my husband was pretty disappointed with his brisket. It was more like shredded pork, and he felt the flavor was off--he was expecting more of a smoky barbecue taste. Overall, a mixed experience depending on what you order.

My God, the Bacon!!!!…read more If you go here for no other reason, go for the bacon. My wife and I spent years going to Elmer's for our parents' version of a date, every week. But... When she got cancer, Elmers refused to let me order breakfast to go so she could still enjoy our tradition. Thank God for Route 99, and now I won't go anywhere else!

What a little treasure! Huge portions of food, and tastes amazing! If you've never been here,…read moredefinitely a good place for breakfast (served all day long) I haven't had any other meal, anytime I go I get breakfast. Today I had the classic chicken fried steak and I will be eating it for days. Service was fantastic and she is on the ball (we sat in the lounge area) Definitely will be back!

Food was just as a diner food should be. Service was very friendly and prompt. I liked that there…read moreare large booths for larger groups.

TLDR: "The biscuit was F'n wonderful!" - my MiL. High praise coming from her…read more Second time to Noble Wave and everything was fantastic! Sunday brunch menu is limited but has some great options that aren't available other days. The chicken and biscuit sandwich was amazing! One of the best biscuits I have tasted in a while. The chicken and waffles were delicious and not what I expected. The waffle was more like a flavorful waffle cone than a giant Belgian waffle. The fried chicken was very tasty. The bacon was crisp and wonderful. The over medium egg was perfect. My Diet Coke was never empty this time and the rest of the service was also on point. We had a fun discussion with one of the owners, I think and were convinced of his love of good food and New Orleans. Nothing fancy with the furnishings and atmosphere but more than enough for downtown Salem. I'll definitely be back!

It's hard to go here and try something new. But the classic fried chicken sandwich is amazing. It's…read morefried perfectly, every single time. The size, the slaw and the fries are perfect. One of the best fried chicken sandwiches ever. And the batter has a little kick too, so it has a little heat. Not crazy about the hot chicken sandwich cuz it's just too much hot sauce, but the classic is unbelievable. My wife always gets the Caesar with grilled chicken and it's so good. We all know the beignet fried chicken sliders are good. But this is one of my favorite spots in Salem. Lastly, the service is always great. The owner, waiting staff and chefs are always super personable.

10 OMG where do I begin? We visited this quaint little…read morerestaurant in Salem Oregon on our way out of town. We had the pleasure of having the best waitress named Kelly. Kelly was so friendly, so full of life and energy and love. It seemed like everyone loves working there.. The food was absolutely amazing. Amazing from beginning to end this was by far superior to any restaurant I've been to in a long time. The service, the food, the ambience, sure wish it was in my town. Everyone at our table enjoyed their breakfast. We couldn't take it with us unfortunately because we're flying home today, but the portions are huge. Do yourself a favor and visit this cozy place. The wait can be a bit, but absolutely beyond worth the wait.

Stairs up to entry was very dangerous with waiting customers using handrails on both sides, then,…read moreno landing at the top! We told hostess we did not want to sit at the bar, she sat us at the bar, after some more wait, we did get a table. Coffee was ok, but the cups were huge, always 2/3 full of cold coffee. The food took one hour to find our table. Nothing special, my wife had an omelet, with a big glob of Brie cheese, overpowering the omelet. I had corned beef hash that was extremely dry and salty. I also had warm rye bread. Not toasted. We were half done with our breakfast, and was given the bill, and boxes to go. Very rushed, crowded, and expensive. $58 for sub-par breakfast for 2. Sorry WOM, didn't cut it.

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

I'm coming out of my yelp reviewing hiatus to give flowers to this restaurant. An absolute triumph…read moreof fresh and local fusion cuisine, O was impressed by the bold flavors (squid ink pasta with fish paste) and high quality ingredients. Of note was the pork chop entree, with the pork sourced from a local farm. The pork was unbelievably tender, practically the pork equivalent of wagyu. The fat was rendered out perfectly and the chop had a smoky char, the tomato and onion sauce over the top cut through the fattiness and balanced the dish perfectly. The pork chop itself is worth traveling out of your way for, and the squid ink pasta and salmon smoked on a wood board are also highlights. The Cozy Taberna lives up to its reputation as one of the best restaurants in Salem.

Really happy we came! Happy hour was angreat value and lots of options... we just ordered about 6…read moreitems for 3 people and shared. Fun! The wings were honestly the best cooked wings I have *ever* had... crispy on the outside but moist and flavorful on the inside. Marsala Steak Bites also super yummy as was the Irish Nachos (crispy potato slices with a great cheese sauce, bacon, chives, etc). Great time,l and we will be back!!

Wow. What happened to this place? I used to love it, but tonight I left feeling so bummed out. I…read moretreat myself to a steak once a year, and that includes store bought. Tonight I got the ribeye and it was easily the fattiest, and worst steak I've ever received in a restaurant. I ordered medium rare, and out of the half of the steak that I was able to eat, half of that was rare, and the other half was medium. I picked through what I could, and ended up leaving an absurd amount on the plate. I took a photo, but I don't think it would be tactful to post it here. Midway through our meal, our server came by and asked how everything was. And although I was apprehensive to say anything, I decided to tell him what I thought. And I get it. The servers have zero control over the food. So I made sure that we tipped well. But for $57 plus tip for a steak, I shouldn't be leaving the restaurant borderline angry. Despite the food, our server was lovely. But I think we might be looking for a new favorite Salem restaurant.

Just an update to confirm my continued reviews:…read more Josey's is still top notch breakfast food for the area. The prices have stayed somewhat steady since 23 and the quality remains high. Staff are friendly and responsive and are very helpful with requests or questions. I ate here when single, when dating, I brought my kids here when they were babies, and I take them at 12 year olds now. Really glad to have a constant like Josey's that I can always rely on.

Always great breakfasts in a humble and comfortable environment. Staff are very sweet and efficient.read more