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!

Very strange atmosphere in this place. The server was so not interested in taking my order that I…read morefigured she was in the middle of doing something. Then I overheard the person sitting next to me actually ask for a different server that "wasn't mean". High prices, poor service.

Jessica is the best bartender. I also love Aubree! If they are serving you will have the best time!…read moreThirsty Thursdays $4 wells, taco Tuesdays, best birria tacos in town, the Mac bowls are to die for and serious healthy portions on $1 wing Wednesday. Karaoke Wednesday!!!

This place is FIRE! I'm a foodie and I was blown away by the gourmet flatbreads and holy cow…read moresalad!! The drinks were just as impressive but that's NOT where it ends. The owner and patrons were amazingly kind and professional. Outside Karaoke is stellar and even live music on the weekends?!?! I'm sorry...what more could you ask for?! It's all perfection. We will be back! ;)

Historic locations always are exciting to visit, especially when they have been converted to a fun…read morewatering hole. Lunch was so good and the vibe was super chill. Staff was super friendly and the owner even has puppy's she's seeking good homes for.

Taproot Lounge and Cafe is among my favorite restaurants in the Salem downtown area. With expansive…read moredrink and food menus that are inclusive of vegan/vegetarian options, there's something for everyone here. I love that they have jackfruit as a "meat" option for many dishes - most restaurants will only offer tofu if they offer anything at all. The chipotle jackfruit tacos are great, by the way! We've always experienced good service here, and enjoy the casual feel of the dining area. This is a good place to eat a meal with folks with various dietary needs without sacrificing flavor or variety. Taproot is also open pretty late (12am most nights)!

Stopped by here after a show and super glad we did. We ordered chicken wings on special and they…read morewere super crunchy and flavorful. I also got the Raspberry Truffle Delight. Super good chocolate-y and rich flavor. Great tap list. Bonus that they are open late!

We were patrons of this bar when it first opened, surprisingly and excitingly it has only gotten…read morebetter overtime. The atmosphere is old-school New York, which I absolutely love and the drinks and service are top-notch. The selection of common and unique liquor is hands-down worth the trip.

I only give this place four stars because it's not vegan friendly. I only ended up ordering the…read morecajun fries and the homemade chips and salsa. The two were very delicious. I ordered two mocktails. One was a mojito the other was a surprised by the bartender. Both were delicious. My waiter, Troy, was amazing. He helped me out through my dietary needs and was a joy to talk to. The place is small but sits people just fine. I sat outside as it was a beautiful day.

We stopped into Route 99 for lunch on Saturday, August 1st. It was not the first time we had been…read morethere, in fact it was probably the 6th or 7th time! This time, we were greeted by friendly staff as soon as we walked in. This is not unusual. We were seated immediately and our server approached promptly. Her name was Laramie, (super cool name), and she was friendly, happy, and very efficient. I had the smoked cheddar burger. This was the first time I had ordered it. It was so darned good!! It's a double patty burger with cheese, bacon, and all of the fixin's. It comes with a side of one's choice. I had the Jo-Jo's along with it. They were awesome too! They are wedged potatoes with a flavorful coating and then fried. Oh my goodness!!! So good! The restaurant is very clean, open spaces and decorated nicely. It's one of those places where you want to look around to see the fun things hanging on the walls. Nice but not overdone. Prices are good, right in there with many other restaurants and completely worth it for quality of their food and for the quantity that you get. I'm a big eater but I still had to take some home with me. I highly recommend stopping in for a great breakfast, lunch or dinner. You won't be disappointed!

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.

It's in an area you wouldn't expect to see a bar, but it's a super cute place with a chill vibe…read more The bartender was so knowledgeable and helpful explaining the different types of tequila and brands. They are very passionate about it. The el chapo flight was sooooo good if you love sipping good quality tequila. We hung out and had some chips and quacamole, which were fantastic. The family is so sweet. The menu is limited but they do everything well. I would highly recommend it.

Yummy food. Cute atmosphere. Delicious unique tequila drinks. Small with super service. We will be…read moreback. Guacamole was spectacular.

Annette's just ruined my favorite hobby: believing I make the best breakfast…read more Super clean restrooms (always a good sign), fast friendly service, and a vegan menu available on request with lots of veganizable options. I had the vegan scramble with hash browns, toast, drip coffee with plant milk, plus fresh preserves from Washington -- and WOW. I rarely finish a restaurant meal because I'm usually thinking, "I could make this at home." Not today. Plate = spotless. Excellent food, great vibe, and I'll absolutely be back to eat my words (and breakfast).

So the four of us seeking lunch landed at Annette' where upon we ordered crepes, the house skillet…read morewith biscuits, quesadilla and salmon burger. Needless to say, we left full. Brooke help us a lot by explaining our questions. We all agree this was a great experience.

Great place , nice service and fantastic breakfast. 100/100…read more Visiting Salem or driving by ? Don't missed it

Came in at just the right time! We were a group of 5 who ordered coffee and breakfast. Once we sat…read moredown tons of people came flooding in afterwards which we took as a good sign. You order at the counter and then you get a number to take with you and place at whichever seat you choose. Drinks and food both came out really quick. I tried the bees knees which had honey, lavender, rosemary and simple syrup with a dash of black pepper. I did not see nor taste the black pepper but I was a huge fan of this drink. It wasn't overpowering in any of the flavors and the rosemary sprig made it look so cute. I got the breakfast potato hash with no tomatoes and it was a delicious and filling breakfast. The potatoes were so good my group wouldn't stop helping themselves to them. I added some hot sauce as it was in the dryer side but still really good. I also tried the matcha coconut scone. It had a pretty matcha green color but it was hard to taste the matcha or coconut and it was quite dry. Service was quick and friendly. The inside is really beautiful and we couldn't help but do a little photoshoot, so many fun backgrounds! Things to note: Restroom shared with other businesses close by businesses and metered street parking only.

Very dive bar vibes. They have slots and a photo booth! Food was surprisingly good, get the hog…read morewings, and the service was super helpful and friendly! Next time I am up in Oregon, definitely will stop by again!

If you had asked me a year ago, I would say this place is more meant for the 60 & up age group. We…read moredecided to give it another try this past Friday and are super glad we did! We were met with some awesome live music, a younger crowd, and an overall chill vibe! It seems like they have updated the place recently and we are all for it! They have a huge selection on tap, including 4 different ciders (my fave) and the bar manager, Katrina, was killing it! She was the only bartender, but was super attentive and made sure everyone was taken care of! We will definitely be back!