50 Best American Restaurants in Salem

“Best breakfast I've had. I'll be making the drive from Oregon City down here for the biscuits and chicken fried chicken. You can taste the love put into the food🩷“

“Food was alright just a tad over cooked. Waitress was not very nice. The place is old and needs updated and the floors were disgusting! The menu did not have the correct price so if your on a budget, you get to guess how much more the price is.“

“I'm a regular at The Sassy Onion and I highly recommend. the food is awesome and a shout out to ALL staff...you guys are the best.“

“Just came by for the 1st time & got a few items for our family to share. Delicious strawberries, decadent fudge and beauituful setting! Kids already asked when we could go back....I vote next week �“

“I'm a regular at The Sassy Onion and I highly recommend. the food is awesome and a shout out to ALL staff...you guys are the best.“

“It is hard to find good breakfast in this area and Cafe 22 hits the spot. I love their peaches, the pancake thickness isnt overly cakey and hard to swallow. The bacon is thick and cooked just right. The raspberry jam is real raspberry jam. The water mentioned in the another review is because they are on a well so it does taste little bit more tinnish, a lemon wedge in my water cured that. Stopped by the fruit stand for fresh strawberries, on the spendy side, but oh the flavor, absolutely nothing beats an Oregon strawberry. Had I known they did strawberry short cake, I woulda skipped the breakfast and went straight to the fruit stand.“

“I love the vampire repellent. I would gladly kill or be killed in their name.“

“Today they catered our lunch (for 15) at DSL Builders LLC in Salem. Excellent Food, Excellent Service, Excellent Variety. I would use them again and highly recommend.“

“Fabulous restaurant! We went for my husband’s birthday tonight. Waitress was a gem! We were treated to a complimentary bacon wrapped dates appetizer. Highly recommend the Brussel Sprouts appetizer as well. Crab cakes were delicious. Our teenage son said the chicken fettuccine Alfredo was delicious. Cajun steak and shrimp fettuccine special was top notch. We were so stuffed we couldn’t try dessert, next time. I had called to make a reservation and we had a perfect spot and view of outside. Nice touch with the fireplaces. Atmosphere is very nice and classy. Lady who took my reservation over the phone and the host were super friendly. Manager of the restaurant also so friendly made us feel welcome. Everyone made sure we had everything we needed and more. Hats off to the chef too. We will come check out your brunch. Thank you so much for the lovely dinner! ~ Take care and see you all next time.“

“They do not post negative reviews“

“Great little bar looking out over the Salem Airport runway.“

“This fusion place is the absolute best! It's all very healthy food. I got a bowl with rice olives avocado chicken fish lots of veggies and the sauce was phenomenal....I bought some to take back to Chico and may stop and get a second bottle!!!!
Just another reason to come back to Oregon! 😀“

“Jose at 19th at Battle Creek Clubhouse was absolutely amazing! From the moment we sat down, he was friendly, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The drinks were excellent, the service was top-notch, and the food was incredible. You can tell he genuinely cares about making sure guests have a great time. Highly recommend stopping in — great atmosphere, amazing food, and outstanding bartending from Jose!“

“Our waitress was amazing!! So attentive and always asking if we needed anything! Our drinks and food was amazing and soooo good!!“

“We went for dinner tonight at Applebee's, and Our server was Riley, she took real good care of Us, checked if we needed more to drink and stuff. Also, I had electronic gift cards, and the Manager Josie was great and took care of processing them for me!! Both were real friendly.“

“Best of all Salem for breakfast brunch“

“Food is amazing , generous amount and staff friendly 💕“

“Alright. Now I’m pissed. First when I tried to write a review it cancelled the review so now I’m rewriting this. But I was drinking my drink (peach fusion) about an hour ago and I took a gander inside my cup and saw a speck of dirt inside my ice. It really grossed me out but I did still drink it because I actually like peaches.“

“breakfast and burgers has been here for over 10 years now. We have tried the CORNED BEEF Hash for breakfast yesterday. It was so fresh since it was HOMEMADE. I literally just finished my second order in two days. I highly recommend for a St. Patrick's Day meal. There's something for everyone here. This was the best corned beef hash I've ever had. They are kind people with great food to enjoy with you. if you decide to try it, tell them I said hi!“

“Great food and the drinks are really good too.“

“Amazing. They keep threatening to take away the cheese fries. I've made it clear with many others.. when they do, there will be a picket line outside. Try the cheese fries. Loaded with seasoning, bacon, chives, blue cheese and a cheesy sauce. Could eat every day for the rest of my life for sure.“

“Stayed and ate breakfast the next morning. Had a fabulous experience! Waiter was amazing (Hector), always eager to help and the refills on coffee were always there. Food was also great! 100% better than any breakfast house around. Would definitely stop by just to eat.“

“​I arrived hot and exhausted from a five-hour drive, and I was not disappointed! I was shown to the perfect seat at the bar so I could watch not just one World Cup game, but both on screens side-by-side at the same time. Tanith, the server at the bar, was so helpful in navigating the menu so I could get exactly what I wanted.
​The artichoke dip arrived sizzling hot, the fettuccine had plenty of sauce, and I received sour cream to finish off the dip without even a hint that my request was weird. I love that this Applebee's has plenty of Michelob Ultra Zero stocked. I was able to watch both games all the way to the end and still drive safely afterward.
​The genuine, friendly nature of the staff here makes me want to come back even if it's not convenient. I'm ready for another day of driving because I was able to relax. Thanks, guys!“

“We had the greatest meal here. If you are looking for a vegan/vegetarian friendly place that also has local beer on tap, Venti's is a must. Their vegan grilled cheese sandwich was delicious.“

“After seeing them on TikTok my husband and I finally got the chance to stop and try them out today. It was everything we hoped it would be! He got the “wake yo butt up” burrito with sausage and I got an iced caramel horchata chai. The burrito was so good and I immediately wished I had ordered a bigger size of the horchata chai!!! Definitely a stop we will make again“

“Delicious food and wonderful people.
Tried the appetizer sampler that has a bit of everything, super good!
Thai tea delicious
Pad Thai super tasty and heavy portion
Bangkok noodles was a huge portion and also delicious.
Can’t wait to try more next time“

“I would like to THANK the Owners, and Staff, of the Half Penny! You made accommodations for a dual family Birthday party for us today. The food was delicious, the staff took care of our needs, and the customer service was PHENOMENAL! You can tell that they really support not only their customers, but each other, as well. THANK YOU, again, for the great experience! I plan on enjoying their nightlife very soon. 😁“

“great service and so friendly! their charcuterie board is delicious!!“

“Food is amazing and so are the vibes you get froms this unique setting. Love it !!“

“First time at Bo & Vine yesterday & still thinking about how great it was today. The burgers were scrumptious so I'm trying the chicken next time! The fries, tots, & sauces were outstanding. And try the hard cider shake! You won't be sorry 😋“

“Staff was prompt and responsive. I ordered the Prime Rib Special. It came out remarkably fast. Medium rare as requested. Unfortunately the baked potato was over done and yet cool. The prime rib was lukewarm. The horseradish sauce was off- I can’t tell why but it had a peculiar flavor that should not have been there. Seasoning of the prime rib was on point and so was the zip sauce. I wasn’t feeling up to potential confrontation so when they asked how the food was I just said good. With prime rib it’s hard because if they warmed it then it might not have come back medium rare…also there was no steak knife but again I didn’t ask“

“Best place to get a little buzzy with your homies. I definitely get the vibe that this place is lgbtqia+friendly. The Jell-O shots are boozy! Tacos are crunchy, or soft, depending on your preference. Lots of eligible hott single dudes on Tuesday nights for trivia. But not Thursdays. Just Tuesdays for hot guys. And tacos. And Sarah the most attentive and friendly and caring bartender a real badass with great taste in music. Witty! A true gem. Love this place! My Tuesday family. I should probably start coming on other nights too.“

“Today, I had the pleasure of enjoying lunch at Santiam Wine and Bistro. The ambiance and aesthetics here are truly special for Salem, offering a unique flavor that's hard to find elsewhere. The French Onion soup was simply exquisite, and the mushroom lasagna was equally delightful. Pairing my meal with a glass of red wine felt like the perfect finishing touch!I must mention that Courtney's warm and welcoming service added to the overall experience. I'm already looking forward to my next visit, and I highly recommend this place to others“

“Wait staff is friendly. Food is great“

“Great place to grab a drink play some pool and sing some karaoke!!!“

“Great place. Just go and experience it yourself!“

“Great service as soon as I walked in the door. Fast service.“

“Outrageously good burgers and fries!! Best blue cheese burger ever, and the fries are delicious too.“

“Was welcomed and guided to my seat with comfort and love by Tyesha. My waitress, she was so mighty helpful when I was trying to decide what to order. It was delivered in a meaningful time. And she was very accommodating and caring.
10 out of 10“

“It's Pub food. Good and plenty. Plain and simple. Service is excellent and not intrusive. I tend to pre-tip by guessing what I'll order and pre-tip the wait person at order time. I get good results-they know they already have a tip and have a feeling how good the tip will be. Suddenly the service is great . Think about it.“

“Good food and fun atmosphere to learn how to line dance!“

“When we lost our venue last minute (with several people flying in from out of state for the party) I contacted South Liberty Bar and Grill and they were able to save my Mom’s 70th surprise birthday party.

Monica, the owner went above and beyond. She not only agreed to put a themed buffet together with only a weeks notice, she handled the decorating and full set up for the party. She was easy to work with and made the party stress free.

The service was wonderful, Hannah our server also went above and beyond to be sure all our guests had their coffee, tea and cocktails.

The other owners, Aaron and Brick made sure to have karaoke available for this special occasion as my mother loves to hear us daughters sing.

Not only did Larry (the KJ) agree to come in on his day off, he was fun and personable. We had a great time singing with his friendly personality. The sound system was also amazing which for a family who enjoys singing is very important.

The quality of food was amazing and Miguel from the kitchen made sure the buffet stayed completely stocked and warm.

The entire establishment was very clean including the bathrooms which for me is very important.

I can’t say enough for this place. It made a very special occasion very memorable.“

“Great food, great drinks and amazing staff. Our favorite sit down family restaurant.“

“My company hosted an event this afternoon at Sparky’s. Service was 10/10, atmosphere was great, food/drink was fantastic as well. Felt very welcomed! Thank you Sparky’s for everything!“

“Bartender Phill is awesome!!!“

“Sami is awesome and so is lacey. Great service! The cooks are amazing as well! They have a variety of liquor. Their food specials are great 👍“

“Nacho's & onion rings for dinner. I've never had bad food there, and the staff is friendly & attentive!“