McMenamins Thompson Brewery & Public House

3575 Liberty Rd S, Salem
(503) 363-7286

Recent Reviews

L. G.

Nice staff. Happy to see a gluten free vegan burger!Vegetarian options: Mystic 18 vegan burger.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Rachel S

Old-timey historic goodness coupled with quality eats and drinks. The freshest salad topped with PERFECTLY, I mean PERFECTLY cooked grilled chicken. My 5 Raspberry seltzer was so refreshing I'd gulped down half before I knew what was happeneing. The staff was attentive, humble, sweet and just made me feel comfortable. I enjoyed the German deco. If my European friends were in town, I'd bring them here. Thanks Jill (hostess Alexis was also pretty great, for her first day.)

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Randall Sortino

Very cool dinner location! Check this gem out!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Small Cajun Tots Small McMenamins Fries

Kelly Frank

Excellent good and service!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kailah Griffin

READ THE LETTER IN THE PHOTO!!! This company has been STEALING tip money from servers for several years! The US Department of Labor conducted an investigation and found that McMenamins has illegally stolen over $800k from employees by requiring them to give a portion of their tips to management! This is an UNLAWFUL REQUIREMENT. The US Dept of Labor requested that McMenamins return the stolen money to its employees and they REFUSED!Garbage conglomerate businesses like this do not care about the employees that keep these places running! They’d rather fatten their own pockets at the expense of the worker bees. DISGUSTING!

Atmosphere: 1

Food: 1

Service: 1

David & Julie Bennett

Met up with friends great food beer and great atmosphere. Talked through the night in cozy corner.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tater Tots, 3 Piece Fish and Chips

Shego

Kelley was amazing! We went in for burgers and my friend asked for her burger to be lettuce wrapped and if there was anything else with gluten the burgershe ordered. Kelley was able to help her find a new sauce on the burger because there was gluten in the sauce. She was extremely helpful with the modifications to the meal. Despite the reasurant being super pack the food came out timely and delicious. This is definitely one of the better locations for McMenamins.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Paul Derham

Garlic aoli. Update

Pat Lennon

Restaurant and bar in an old home - some cozy nooks to spend time in. Food was good. Staff are nice... But once again at a McMenenins, they were under staffed so service was slow... Being patient and not in a rush worked for us.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Lisa W.

I visit this establishment about 1x per month for the cheese fondue and pretzel bites. The cheese fondue was the best I've ever had. Just yesterday I ordered it and it tasted like cheese whiz straight from the can!! I asked the server "what happened to the other cheese fondue that I usually get? "She said that they changed it a month ago and that most people are not liking it!! Maybe she should have mentioned that when I ordered it? Anyway , this was thr main reason that I would go there, so I guess I'll have to find a new place.

Abdulwahed Wahedi

Went on a Saturday, ordered a dungeon burgers and some drinks. Nothing to complain about. Service was timely and food was good. Atmosphere was comfortable and quiet.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Karl Whinnery

Awesome Mcmenamins!! Such a great experience here - the staff are so nice.Great location / ambiance in a nice historic old house. Has the classic Mcmenamins vibe and some of the best service in the company.Nice specials here and lots of cool places to chill and eat. Cozy and beautiful.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Tater Tots, Fish and Chips, Hammerhead BBQ Pulled Pork Sliders, Ale-Battered Fish & Chips, French Dip

Devin Meyers

The food at this location has really gone downhill. I've been to a few other locations and the food has been disappointing but, this was probably the worst I've had. I don't know what is going on with this franchise but, maybe they need to pay their cooks better or buy better ingredients. The service was the usual, they hide for a while after you show up and when it's time to get the check. I get they think it's casual dining but, maybe they can work on slightly better timing. Anyway, really they need to fix the food. I'm getting less likely to suggest this place after several attempts at getting satisfactory food here.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 1

Service: 5

Greg Smith

They (MacMinnville, OR) used to come to your table for orders - now, you have to go to them.When you ordered one of their mediocre burgers you got your choice of regular or sweet potato fries or tots. NOW - if you want sweet potato fries - it’$6.50 PLUS the full cost of the burger.Their places aren’t as clean or well-cared for - in short,THEY USED TO BE Pretty Good- NOW THEY SUCK

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 1

Peggy Parker

Love the vibe here. Low key, rock posters on the wall. and today a bluesy music vibe. Enjoyed a perfect Irish coffee and a cup of savory soup.The service, warm, authentic and friendly. Perfect place to hang on an autumn

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

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McMenamins Thompson Brewery & Public House

3575 Liberty Rd S, Salem, OR 97302
(503) 363-7286