Food quality / price (value) rating 10. The atmosphere is hip-neo-industrial. This place is hoppin', loud, and fun.l! The menu is Spanish leaning, but with contemporary fusion twists. We started our adventure here with a glass of wine and a couple of custom ordered martinis that were delivered without complaint. I had the Honey Brined Pork Chop that is topped with a peperonata of sweet pepper, onion, and tomato. It was cooked properly and presented beautifully. The wife had the Cozy Harvest Salad (half portion, which was huge). It was perfectly dressed with a pomegranate vinaigrette, and included manchego cheese shavings, which are similar to Parmesan shavings. We concluded our meal with a piece of Honey Rosemary Spanish Fig Cake, that was as good as you are imagining it would he - fantastic! I also had a dessert coffee that was prepared nicely. Our server, Gabby, took very good care of us even though the place was hopping on a Saturday night. The entrance to this restaurant IS NOT AT THE ADDRESS ON THEIR WEBSITE !!! IT IS AROUND THE BACK OF THAT BUILDING IN AN ALLEY!!! It is worth the confusion to find it, just mildly annoying. The bill was cheaper than we both guessed, mostly due to the drinks being quiet reasonable. We've only been here once, but I'm confident that it would be fairly consistent. read more

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The Cozy Taberna is still one of my favorite places to visit. Mainly only special occasions now since we've been multiple times for social events either friends and family in the past. I know they are now under different ownership from the previous times we've been, but we are still getting the same good quality service and food. read more

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Had a girlfriend date here. The interior is moody and cute. Great spot for date night. Food here is meant to be had family style and good comes out as it's prepared. We can the salmon and a couple apps and that was plenty for us! Our waitress was friendly as well read more

I used to love this place, mainly because the cozy lounge downstairs has been a great option for a quiet dining experience with my mom, who's hard of hearing. Sadly, they've made some changes to the lounge and it's now pretty tacky. They put up a few huge TV screens that rotate through close-up pictures of the food and pictures of the owner with random people. Why would I need to see this?? The food and drinks are still great. But spending $50+ for 3 scallops is just silly. read more

Our first night out to the Cozy Taberna tonight, and what an enjoyable night! Lately, it seems very hard to find a really nice restaurant in the Salem area. There are 3 or 4 we frequent pretty regularly, but tonight was our anniversary, and we were looking for something different than the regular places. We sat at The Chef's Counter. It was a bar-style seat, but the seats were comfortable. Sitting there was very nice. First of all, it's cold in Salem right now, and second, the heat from the grills and ovens made it super comfortable. It was also very interesting to watch the food being prepared. The chefs all seemed to be enjoying their work. One thing that stood out for me was how, with each piece of meat that was taken from a grill or oven, a meat thermometer was used to check the temperature. This impressed me. All the dishes are made to share, and the menu looked really good, so we ordered four items: Fried Brussel Sprouts, Radiccio Salad, Moroccan Brick Chicken, and Sirloin Bavette Steak. I wasn't crazy about the radiccio salad. It wasn't bad, but it just wasn't for me. The brussel sprouts, chicken, and steak were a different story. I couldn't get enough of them! The brussel sprouts were sweet and savory. The chicken was pretty spicy, in a Moroccan way. And the steak was perfect! It wasn't until it was gone that we remembered it was "just a sirloin steak". In short, dinner was fantastic. The staff were very helpful and courteous. The atmosphere was great. The music was very tasteful. We'll definitely return for another great evening. read more

The Cozy Taberna - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Great experience! We were able to make a reservation which was nice, when we arrived we got seated right away. All food was amazing, perfect service and ambiance! Chocolate molten cake is a must! read more

The Cozy Taberna - Chocolate molten - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Great food and atmosphere! The Teres Major Steak and Flat Iron Steak were both perfectly cooked, and the sides were delicious.

I am so in love with this spot. The food is amazing (HUGE portions). You can absolutely get multiple plates and share. The drinks are beautiful and tasty. Service was incredible, all the staff were super friendly and efficient. I love the ambiance also, it's cozy but spacious. Just dark enough for a little bit of romance but welcoming enough for a special family dinner. read more

The Cozy Taberna - Whiskey sour - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Just wuauuuuuu. Amazing service, amazing atmosphere. Love that you can see the chefs cooking. Highly recommended

This is a fantastic special occasion restaurant. The food is delicious and sharable. The service is top notch. The lower lounge is less noisy and accessible by inside stairs.Their alcoholic drinks are fairly priced. Take your date here and make a positive lasting impression. Its not cheap but worth every penny spent.Highly recommend...Oh,and the desserts are the best you will ever find anywhere. read more

Okay, I'll start by saying that this place is NOT cheap. But you are truly paying for flavorful, quality food. The bone marrow board is an experience if you've never tried bone marrow before. You get to spoon out the marrow into fresh bread, which ends up tasting like rich umami buttered bread. 10/10. The drinks are great, too. They pair very well with the food. Next time I'll have to try one of the main entrees. The ambiance is relaxing, and the service is attentive. I like that the front of the place can completely open up for a cozy alfresco feel. read more

The Cozy Taberna - Bone marrow board - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Service, food, and atmosphere were all so great! Had the steak and loved it!! Good drinks too! Very impressed!

This was my first visit here. Came for my mom's birthdays. She has been here several times. First off I love the location and the ambiance. We made reservations and were sat right in front of the open kitchen. Pretty neat watching all the action. We ordered some drinks that were delicious. Paloma and some elderflower drink. Both were good. For food we shared the quod in pasta which my mom had before and loved it. This time she said it was on the salty side. I would have to agree it came out pretty salty but the flavor was great. The scallops were decent. I prefer a nice hard sear on them. I wouldn't order them again. Now the lamb chops were cooked perfectly and had great flavor to them. Highly recommend. Overall a great first experience. I will be back. Definitely go check them out. read more

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We visited for brunch on a Sunday morning. Our server and, indeed, the menu, were both misleading in terms of portion sizes. There were four of us and three of the orders arrived in actual meal sized portions suitable for sharing if you wanted to - for anywhere between $15 and $20... kinda pricey for pancakes, but okay. However, one order, a Tortilla de Patatas, was more like a miniature slice of quiche. It was literally three bland bites for $15. We had to order an additional item to even approach something shareable. This, after the server specifically said that their portions were large enough for sharing. Can't say there was anything that stood out about the service. Not worth another visit, especially for the relatively outrageous prices. read more

Delicious meal! Everything we ordered was WONDERFUL and my in-laws said one of the dishes was even better than in Spain!!

Highly recommended by another chef and restaurant owner for a flavorful meal. No vegetarian main coarse options other than salad and a starter and not willing to modify or adapt a vegi main coarse Sad - as. I Have to leave and go to the steak house next door which has two main coarse options vegetarian. Vibe of establishment is amazing with a good bar vibe. Hope the chef s able to modify options in the future read more

Francisco was our server. He was great, friendly, engaging. Sat at the Chef's Counter. I recommend a up close look at the food preparation. Had the Goat. Cheese Dumplings, Prawns, and Salmon. All dishes were amazing. Crafted cocktails and Sangria, yum. Beautiful setting. Enjoyed myself thoroughly. Best restaurant in Salem for food quality, taste, and cost. read more

Delicious food items and nice atmosphere. Great customer service and attention to detail by the wait staff.

As first time visitors to Salem, we used Google maps to find the restaurant. When we arrived at the address, the doors were locked fortunately there were signs directing us all the way around the corner to an alley, where we finally located this lovely restaurant in a rather bleak part of town. Initially, the hostess was reluctant to seat us, since we didn't have reservations however the manager interceded, and directed us to a table in the bar area. We had wonderful dinner and drinks. We ordered a radicchio salad, mussels, and grilled Salomon, all were excellent. The manager made sure we were happy and took time to talk about our experience as new visitors to the Willamette Oregon area. While it is unlikely we will be back to the Salem area, if you find yourself in downtown Salem, I would encourage you to take time to visit this wonderful restaurant. read more

The Cozy Taberna - Bar Area - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

The Wine Pairing dinner was easily Michelin star worthy. That was one of the best dinner experiences I've ever had. Every single meal was unique, originally crafted and perfectly matched with each glass of wine. The Cozy owner & the vineyard of the night explains how they created all the foods and drinks served, offering both an awesome learning experience and inviting environment. This dinner took the number 1 spot of the best dinner experience I've ever had. read more

Great ambiance. Good food. I think it would be a great place for larger party than just the wife and I. The portions are quite large and are made for sharing. I was kind of taken back by the prices on the menu but after receiving our food realized that a lot of the portions are for sharing. With that we over ordered for just the two of us. Took food home. Unfortunately I'm traditionally not one that likes leftovers. You'll love the atmosphere here no doubt. And the food is well presented and quite good. The one thing that kind of bugged me was that we had multiple servers during our visits. There seemed to be a lack of continuity to it all. We had to wave someone down to ask for additional items multiple times instead of our waiter noticing and attending to us. I also thought the way they do the tipping is weird. I didn't notice that a tip had already been placed on our bill and ended up adding an additional sizable tip. I thought the bill seemed rather high but.... Didn't notice until I got home. That one was on me. My bad. We've been twice now (figured everyone can have a bad night) but second visit the service was even worse. I doubt we'll return. read more

I have been here once, when visiting from out of town. It is downtown, and parking might be a little ways a way, so if you have mobility issues, you may need to consider that. But, overall, the atmosphere, the food, the service were all very gratifying. Pricing gets up there, as with all small plate restaurants, but it was a fun place to try! The dishes we shared were: - A picture of sangria which was lovely - A salad with pickled strawberries and rhubarb and spicy hazelnuts which was delicious - Goat cheese dumplings with garlic bread, which was tasty - Sirloin Steak with mushroom sauce was very nice - Grilled asparagus with crispy prosciutto and lemon vinaigrette which was wonderful - Patatas bravas were okay - House made brioche with war, salted honey which was unique It was a very enjoyable dining experience! I would gladly come back! read more

This used to be my favorite restaurant in town. Brittani used to be head chef and the dishes were always flavorful and creative. I used to bring out of towners here, have girls night here, or just enjoy a romantic dinner. Now sadly the food just tastes like salt. The staff and drinks are still wonderful but the food is now bland and disappointing. I still enjoyed the patas bravas but didn't enjoy any other dishes. Even ones we've had before. This includes radicchio salad, black garlic half chicken, and grilled garlic rubbed bread. We usually grab dessert but I was so skeptical after that dinner that we didn't opt for it. Overall it was disappointing as it was a favorite, but I wouldn't go again unless the food changes drastically. read more

Cozy is a nice restaurant/bar tucked away in an alley, downtown Salem, OR. Many tapas style dishes, with entrees. Full bar available. The fried artichokes, bacon wrapped dates as starters were delicious. I had the pork chop entree. It was seriously cooked to perfection and great flavor profile. Our friends had the flank steak and also enjoyed their meal. Great experience and food. Be prepared to drop some funds, with food and cocktails for two people. Not for the person looking for a "good deal." It's more for the quality of food and atmosphere. read more

a friend and I recently ate there. we ordered two entrees off the happy hour menu then decided to order a side dish of broccolini not on the happy hour menu. we received three spears of broccolini and two fingerling potatoes. when we got the bill I was shocked to find out we were charged $25 dollars for this teeny serving. I think this is absolutely ridiculous to charge that much for something that probably cost them a dollar or less. I will not eat there again. read more

Came here for our 25th anniversary celebration. Tried to be strategic and came during Happy Hour. We sat next to the glass garage doors to have some sunlight. We had old fashioned/s made with Four Roses. Also had the gin tonic that uses their specialty tonics. Generous pours. Had the clams, steak (subbed fries for the peppers), roasted eggplant, fried artichoke hearts, and lemon (mini) bundt cake for dessert. Better to best: Steak/fries. Fries were shoestring, crunchy; hot. Steak was getting on the cooler side so timing was off for plating steak in contrast to fries. Roasted eggplant. I prefer it thinner. This was a 1/2 and steaky/thick. Could have been roasted more (I LOVE roasted Japanese eggplant) for my preference. clams: perfect. artichoke hearts (exploding brain emoji here). I ate it all. deep fried lemon slices. Tender hearts, fried crisp/crunchy. rosemary leaves. Desssert: hard choice between banana cake and the lemon bundt. Wife likes lemon cake, so . . . perfect. moist cake with lemon curd. We already had so much to drink but if I was to do it again, I would definitely have coffee with it. They use Coava. So good. Coming at 3pm makes it quiet, which I prefer (and is a stark contrast to loud and bustle of evenings). the micro-mini-est of complaints. The floor seems greasy/slippery. I was walking to the bathroom and registered danger to my spidey senses. Just under $200 for the experience. Worth it all. But I'm saving Cozy for special occasions. read more

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We are frequent visitors to Cozy. While the food is always yummy, recently we noticed their menu doesn't change like it used too and the service has slipped. They need changes to their menu more often. read more

Really enjoyed the food and drinks here and overall delightful. We had the squid ink pastaw which was salty but the flavors made it a great dish, the goat cheese dumplings with garlic bread was awesome as was the charcuterie board and bacon wrapped figs. Drinks were good and probably had we not ordered the Baked Alaska it would have been great but 27 dollars for the that dessert was a big disappointment and definitely not worth 27 dollars. I love going out and prices were stated but it was meh and ended the meal on a down note. We were at kitchen bar so we saw Tillamook ice cream being served so maybe they are using that which is basic but also it was just taken from pie plate and put on a plate and handed to us. Presentation did not help as we watched all the other desserts go out and expected more. read more

Amazing food and amazing service. We sat at the chef's table and were entertained all evening. I highly recommend the Brussel sprouts, teres major steak, and the molten lava cake which was the best I've ever had. The scallops were also top notch as was the rest of the food. It is spendy but well worth it for a nice night out. read more

Been there three times Overall it's a nice place great ambiance Fun place in Salem When you go in you feel like you were transported to a more upbeat and busy city The menus changes frequently The first time I went there with my husband we were very impressed with the food The dishes we ordered were very tasty We had cooked cherries with cheese, goat cheese dumplings, olives and spinach dip and the scallops main dish Next time we went we were under impressed One of the dishes we ordered was the Moroccan chicken and it was very bland and tasteless that was very disappointing Third Time I went there with the friend and it was good food We shared the goat cheese dumplings and I had the salmon which was good I would go there again to try other things the menu read more

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this was me and hubbys first time here, n we ordered the potatoes w red sauce and aioli, the goat cheese dumplings, and the manchego burger to share. everything was delicious, but out favorite actually ended up being the potatoes. the sauce was slightly sweet n i thought it complimented the potatoes perfectly. would come again just for the potatoes!!! read more

The Cozy Taberna - potato estudiando - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Good tapas in Salem, well above average for Salem. Quick, courteous, and well prepared.

We wanted tapas. This was billed as a tapas restaurant yet, there were no tapas on menu. Yes... you can order appetizers and share them, and share dinner items, but tapas is a completely different service style and vibe and it was disappointing. What we had was good, service was okay just not a tapas experience/menu. It's also pricey. read more

Just wow. Finally, Salem. You now have yourselves a proper restaurant. Exceptionally prepared and served. Wonderful experience. read more

The Cozy Taberna - Whole Snapper with lemon vinaigrette - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Hands down the BEST food I have had in a VERY long time. I'm taking my mom here for her birthday soon. Services is exceptional. It was very busy yet the waitress was incredibly attentive. If I could give this more than 5 stars I would. read more

Fun place, small plates to share...can be spendy. Delicious food. Be adventurous and try this unique addition to Salem's dining scene.

Food & Drinks were wonderful. Asked for a rum old fashion, not on menu, it was perfect. The clams in a delicious broth were cooked perfectly tender. Had the Scallops, which were also perfectly cooked. Good sear, just cooked thru. We live in the Coast and are usually cautious about ordering seafood in the valley, but Cosy Taberna delivered. Had the Harvest salad and an appetizer sandwich with chorizo that were both really good. Service & Atmosphere are top notch, love the cozy dimly main floor read more

Really great and sometimes unusual menu. The food is delicious and wait staff always friendly. Sit at the Chef's Table and prepare to be entertained. read more

The regular menu is smaller then i had hoped and everything seems way over priced for salem even the happy hour. Great place if you have money to burn and want to impress people as the ambiance is nice. $20+ ceasar salad even if it is a share size is ridiculous. You wouldnt and couldnt find those prices for a ceasar salad at Nines hotel in Portland. $10 for a 1# of potatoes bravas is kind of worth it i suppose if they werent so over cooked and seasoned. Over all service was great, but those prices are something else. Will double back for another trip should shortly, as service was more then welcoming. read more

Fantastic place! Food, drinks, servers are all amazing! On our short three day stay in Salem we ate dinner there twice! The menu options are so creative and well done. Excellent chef and management! Highly recommend. read more