I was in Salem in business and was looking for a local, no-frills bar to have a beer or two. The…read morehotel clerk recommended Lucky's Pub that was about a 5 minute walk from my hotel (The Phoenix Inn & Suites). The bar is located at the back of an older shopping center next to a gun store and martial arts studio...can you say Dive Bar. The small place has bar seating for about a dozen people and another dozen or so tables. There was some sort of "slot machine" assortment in another area. The entire place, including the men's bathroom, was very clean. The bar had about 6 beers on tap, another dozen in cans/bottles and a decent selection of name-brand liquors. The bars is definitely a no-frills, local bar. Having said that, the bartender was very friendly and prompt with her service. The regulars were really friendly, which resulted in quite a few nice conversations during my two visits. As mentioned above, I had such a good time the first night, that I came back my second night in town. Pretty good recommendation for a place. If you happen to find yourself in Salem and are looking for a cool, local bar, you could do no better than Lucky's Pub. Highly recommend.

Loud, busy, and all over the place. Both a good and bad thing. I could be wrong, but I believe…read morethere was a huge party of people there that night (~a month ago). Asked for food and I was told they weren't serving food at that time... Got a spicy pineapple margarita from the specials menu that was hard to drink. Tasted like black pepper and water. If you're looking for a quick stop to get a drink, I'd keep driving down commercial to go somewhere else.

The lady who owns and operates the kitchen is a complete and angry lunatic. Somehow I annoyed her…read moreand she started to bark at me. She said something and "it's a black thing." She was African American. Who the hell knows? I certainly did not order chow. The bartender was apologetic and she provided fantastic service. She was very professional and aware of her bar. Serving everyone accordingly. Locals and newbies. The locals were not territorial, and they were really cool, as are most people in Salem. I love the town. However, my buddy was there the night before, and said the food was good. I hope to be back, but I worried that the kitchen lady, who may have been a member of a prison gang, might shiv me. Kidding. It is a nice dive bar tho. Friendly at the bar at least.

The thin guy with black hair and a black beard either has a bad memory when it comes to faces or…read moremakes stuff up in order to refuse service to customers and tell them that they're been 86'd from the bar, He refuses to go into any detail about what happened or when it happened and just tells our group to leave. Like over two years ago there was one incident that we were forgiven for and talked about. Went there a few months ago and everything was fine. Now all of a sudden all these accusations come and he says we're 86'd again. Doesn't even explain exactly what, just says "yeah no I'm sorry, we can't" and refuses service

We went here just on a whim. I am glad we did. Not the best looking outside but amazing atmosphere…read moreinside. The have 2 outdoor seating areas, one that allows smoking and one that does not. We sat out in the non smoking. Our waitress was great at checking in and making light conversations. She was natural at it and it didn't feel like she was checking in to much. The beers are good pricing and they had some good choices, a variety and a little something for everyone. As for food, I got the black and blue bacon burger and it was amazing. Juicy and not skimpy on the toppings. The fries were crispy and delicious. My husband got the nachos and let me tell you, it's enough for 2-3 people!!! The toppings were mixed through out the nachos and the salsa was homemade and not too spicy. We will be definitely coming back.

Lived in the area for over four years and this was my first time trying this place. Nice little…read morehidden gem. Had the Parmesan Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo which the server recommended and it was quite delicious. The parmesan chicken was juicy and had a nice cheesy crunch on the outside. Alfredo sauce wasn't too rich with just the right amount of garlic. Beer was pretty tasty too. Would definitely recommend this place. Looking forward to going back and trying a burger!

Good food and a great safe space for queer and straight people alike. The drag shows are fun, they…read morehave dancing and the owners support all of the shows that come through their stage.

Music karaoke dancing and good food! The staff is great and I feel so comfortable here.read more

Not a dive just depressing. Almost no women just grubby old men in wife beaters with hairy backs…read more Bartender had all the charm of a sore hemorrhoid. Seriously I love a good dive bar but this place is just sad. Gets one star for not burning down while I was in there

Josh and Matt were fanfuckingtastic. They had the bar laughing and when some douchey guy came in…read morewithout an ID, they were totally professional. Love this bar and if you see a zero review it's from some 19 year old that didn't get served.

Went to Sammie's South. Waited to see who was tending bar for a few minutes. Nikki was tending bar,…read morebefore she even said hello she informed us we couldn't sit at a spot at the bar because it for gamblers, which was strange but fine. She told us this three times as we just wanted to stand near to order drinks and food. We ordered wings and a beer. Nikki was very rude. Immediately got on the phone with her boyfriend (?) arguing and went in the back to argue on the phone. Yelled I am at work you idiot. Eventually 35 minutes later Nikki came back and delivered a single chicken strip cut into three pieces (wrong food). Still not a soul sitting at the bar where we were told repeatedly we couldn't sit. We were done. Awful vibe, rude woman. Usually like it there. Bummer.

I was at the Sammies location on Libert Rd. South Salem. There were 2 ladies there that appeared…read moreto be regulars and the bartender seemed to be chatty with them but barely gave me the time of day when I sat down to get my beer. Horrible service. I'm only going there when Tommy is working there. He's cool and engages with the customers. If you don't engage with everyone that comes through the door, then you should find a different job. Obviously customer service is not your strong suit!!!

We have heard so many good things about half penny and finally decided to give it a try. We were…read morenot disappointed. We went on a Sunday off hours time so they were very slow. We were going to sit outside but due to it being their slow time they said they didn't have enough staff for that right now so we opted to sit at the bar. It was clean and not sticky. Through out our stay we were checked on multiple times which was nice. The food was really good. We didn't even finish the tots because the burgers filled us up. They have tons of live music through out the week. It's definitely a great place to relax and catch up with friends

We eat here at least twice each month. Tonight, I tried their fish and chips. The fish was perfect…read more- flaky but not dry, with a flavorful breading. The house-made tartar and fry sauces were very good. A full house kept the staff busy, but they were still attentive and friendly. A band was about four songs into their set when I left. The house sound system does a great job of making sure everyone can hear the band, but the overall noise level was such that folks had to shout to have a conversation. They do post an entertainment schedule, so if you go there to visit with friends, do it when there are no bands playing. From prior experience, I highly recommend the "Dave's Insane" sandwich.

Great food with tasty variety, friendly service, and relaxed atmosphere. Wonderful live…read moreentertainment!

My father and I visited recently for the first time and were super impressed with the food quality…read more It's a bar so expect some noise and what not, but their price is very good for the amount of food and quality of food you get. Since it's a bar they don't check on you often but you can easily grab their attention to order or for the check!

Was enjoying a couple of drinks and was asked to leave my table so people playing pool could use…read moreit! WTF? Use another table or let me know. Don't just plop your crap on my table and expect me to move.

Following a 7-year absence, I visited Jammers yesterday. I was impressed by the remodeling,…read moreatmosphere, and service. If you want great drinks, food, and conversations, Jammers is the place to be!

I had read good things about this place online; one afternoon, I remembered and decided to try it…read more The ambiance is classy and minimalist/modern. It wasn't crowded when I arrived, around 3 or 4pm. Service was very friendly and relaxed. It had a comfortable, friendly vibe. It seems this place has a lot of regulars, because a couple groups came in after me and were greeted by name. It was Tuesday, which meant the Happy Hour menu was available all day. The prices were quite reasonable, and we got plenty of food. We ordered the Korean Street Tacos, and Curried chicken lettuce wraps and the cheeseburger with hand cut fries. Everything was delicious. The Korean tacos were a nice mixture of fresh veggies and rich meat flavors as well as some heat. The wraps were generously filled with a great classic chicken salad with curry, and had a great crunch. The burger was juicy and rich, was a good size and had a yummy brioche bun. The fries were cooked well and the ranch was creamy with a dilly kick. This was some solid food at a great price. Apparently Tuesday is trivia night, but we left before that started. This is a great place for some great food. I can see why this place has regulars!

Upon hearing of a new eatery in town, I suggested that my family check it out…read more We arrived during Happy Hour and were promptly greeted and seated The decor is sleek and clean, minimalist. Cozy and not too loud. Their specials menu of select food and drinks was nice, but I was a but disappointed to learn that the only non-alcoholic offering was a canned golden beer (and soft drinks, water - haha, per our server). They did have a decent selection of draft beer. I shared that many restaurants are offering mocktails and that they're missing an opportunity there. The table ordered a sampling of the menu; Korean tacos, Caesar salad, Mac & Cheese, Burger and fries, and Lettuce wraps. Drinks included strawberry lemonade, draft beer, wine, and ice tea. The Korean tacos were good, but not excellent. I think the shell could be improved upon, maybe a fried won ton? Maybe some chili sauce on the side? The Caesar salad was very good, but the mac and cheese was bland and disappointing. Overall it seems like they're working through some kinks. The server could've used some help, as he seemed to have the only one working all of the tables. No ketchup on the table for fries or offer of any. A condiment station might help, but the place is relatively small. I'm glad we stopped in and will certainly give it another shot. It's nice to have an affordable family friendly spot in Salem and I wish them the best of luck!