The parking lot is tiny, the waitlist is long, the staff is uber-friendly, and the food is AMAZING!…read moreWe ordered the Pot Roast Hash & the Plate o' Love (Crème Brûlée French Toast & choice of hash with eggs). The hashes featured different flavors (obviously) but they were both super moist! We liked the smashed potatoes rather than typical diced potatoes. They both also had great caramelization. The French toast was out-of-this-world! It had the consistency of a bread pudding with the crunch of a crème brûlée topping!

Just ate here...had the crème brûlée French toast gluten free version.....oh my it was good!…read more While waiting...everyone was waking out with Togo boxes...now I know why...the portions are huge! I think everything is made fresh, which is great...but I took off one star, because the air seemed like forever...it takes a long time to get the food!

I have ordered twice from this place. First late evening and ordered breakfast. No problem in fact…read morethe only I can say about the portions is that it took me 3 days to finish. The second was for actual breakfast and instead of toast I got biscuits and gravy. Best breakfast ever! Please continue doing what you guys do !!!!

We stopped at this Black Bear Diner in Salem on our way headed south on the 5. The crew mentioned…read moreit was getting on meal time and I'm not sure if there's much south of here that would be good to stop at that would keep everyone happy. I know Black Bear has enough choices to keep these guys happy so here we go! We get in and the interior has that bearish theme going like all the Black Bear Diners. Yep, that's cute! We get seated and drink orders taken. I decide on the Patty melt, the other girl on the crew gets the fish and chips and another guy gets some sandwich thing, I forgot what it was called. The food took a little while to come out but we weren't in any rush this time, so no biggie. My patty melt was cooked as ordered, medium and the fries were crispy and hot. The rest of the food looked good and no one was complaining, so that's a good sign. We all munched our food down and left happy. Now, back on the road again ... as the song goes ...

The menu has so many options, the options are not anything plain. The food options are unique…read more The serving sizes are big and priced well. Flavor on each item tasted like it was made with care and love. The ambiance was a diner feel but clean and busy. Service was good, food came out quickly. Highly recommend and I can't wait to go back again to try something different on the menu.

I mean really, how can you be so petty? I ordered a 6.00 strawberry lemonade that equates to a…read moremedium drink anywhere you go, and I asked for them not to add ice. So what happens? I get 1/3 of a drink. I've been in the restaurant industry for over 20 years and I have absolutely zero patience nor empathy for places like this. I paid 6.00 for a small drink that was mediocre at best because they don't know how to balance lemonade with simple syrup or strawberry juice. We won't be ordering from here again and I'd suggest you didn't either. Also, medium poached eggs have a runny yolk: if you put poached eggs on your menu at least do them properly. We got hard poached.

I was heading back home to SoCal but wanted to grab a bite to eat before driving to PDX. Looked up…read moreplaces around the hotel I was staying at. Initially I had picked out another place but decided to stop here instead cause it was a bit closer. You can tell this is the place that's like "If you know, you know." People came in and everyone was on a first name basis. It was really pleasant to see! Now onto the food. Absolutely amazing! I got the hobo omelette with a side of biscuits and gravy. Hands down the best biscuits and gravy I've ever had! And the omelette was dang good too! It's a small place with not a lot of seating but it's definitely worth it to venture in if you're in the area. I wish there was one closer to me. Service was stellar. Ritz Diner, I'll never forget you!

Great breakfast. 2 eggs and 1/2 order of biscuits and gravy…read more Coffee. Great service! I will definitely be back.

Went here while on a work trip and the food was phenomenal…read more It's an order and pay at the counter then get your food when it's ready kind of bar atmosphere. Super friendly staff. Their ciders are great, I tried the Viking Cherry Cider and loved it so much I bought a six pack to take home, at $18 for 6 it was still absolutely well worth it. For food my coworker got the Fish and Chips, deep fried in beef tallow for those who avoid seed oils, and said it was excellent. I had a caesar salad and fries to go with my cider and it was a lovely meal. This will absolutely be one of our go-to spots when in Salem from now on.

Some of the best scotch eggs I have ever had! The service was friendly; note that there is no table…read moreservice, so you'll need to order at the bar. The inside atmosphere is sports bar fabulous plenty of seating for groups or couples. We shared a juicy hazy IPA and an order of scotch eggs while sitting on the patio, which is shaded and comfortable with both picnic tables and bar-top seating. I was thrilled to find that the scotch eggs were not only delicious but also authentically prepared. The yolk was soft and slightly runny, and the crust was perfectly crisp and flavorful. This establishment is a true hidden gem. While the food prices are a little steep, the quality definitely makes it worthwhile. We will be back!

2680 Aerial Way SE, Salem, OR 97302…read morehttps://flightdeckrestaurant.com/ See my photos for current prices, Web site menu prices photos outdated. Was told that there are no happy hour pricing on appetizers or drinks. Ordered the onion rings. They were fried without being greasy. The fish was the same result, crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. The french fries were slender and crispy, with a good outer crunch. The tarter sauce was a creamy dill mixture and the ranch dressing had a good flavor. The wife got the crab melt which had a good taste. Waitress was friendly and the service attentive. Bonus was the view of the airport and one of the private jets that landed, was told that it is a Honda jet. A pleasant, low key dining experience with an airport view.

My family has been on a bit of a Flight Deck kick lately and we've been there twice this year! Both…read morevisits were good! It's a family friendly spot with a cool view of the Salem airport runways! The food is good and there's a good variety of classic breakfast items. I enjoyed the chicken fried steak (huge portion, good gravy!) and a special French toast that was good! The service both times with friendly but they seem to be understaffed! It always seems to be just two servers handling the whole place and they're racing around. I don't really blame them for slow food or forgotten items because they're working really hard!

Just an update to confirm my continued reviews:…read more Josey's is still top notch breakfast food for the area. The prices have stayed somewhat steady since 23 and the quality remains high. Staff are friendly and responsive and are very helpful with requests or questions. I ate here when single, when dating, I brought my kids here when they were babies, and I take them at 12 year olds now. Really glad to have a constant like Josey's that I can always rely on.

Always great breakfasts in a humble and comfortable environment. Staff are very sweet and efficient.read more

Breakfast was good! The menu was maybe a little limited, but the food was very good. I loved the…read morethick-cut bacon. Annette's is not a fancy place, but it's nice and quiet, and the service is very good. My coffee cup never made it to empty! Three of us went after church today, and it's a good thing we hurried. We were seated right away, but others behind us had to wait for a while.

Second time here after recently relocating. I sat in the…read morelounge as to not take up a dining room space just for one. Service was pretty good. Bloody Mary was just okay, pickled veggies were old, dried and limp, even the lime had no juice in it. Looked like the skewers had been pre-made days before. (You could have at least pulled the wilted brown leaf and stem off the pepperoncini before you served it). Must be a great place for locals, who seemed to be more interested in drinks and gambling at 11:00am, because that room was full. Ordered something off the menu because I had seen one in pictures online. Big Mistake! Seafood omelette with potato pancakes and sliced avocado. Clearly the cook has no idea how to make one. Seemed like they fried the already cooked (frozen bay shrimp and canned crab?) in grease along with what looked like some spinach, maybe, and tomatoes with spring onions, and black olives. Should have sent it back right away just from the smell alone. But I was starving by the time it arrived. Shrimp and crab should not smell or taste that fishy, and who adds canned black olives ever to seafood?! Could not wait to rush home and wash that smell off my face and brush my teeth. Like I said previously, this seems like a place for locals to hang out, who seem to like mediocre food at best. Never again.

Great service. Loved playing arcade games and everything on tap was $4! We had a great time here…read more We did not get a chance to order food but saw it was an option. Worth a stop

The ambiance is fun, friendly, and good vibes. The coin jam had a great mix of music and lots of…read morebeverage and food options. My husband and I solely came for the games. The coin machines were in a room and honestly, there was not a lot of space. I was constantly being bumped into while trying to play a game. There are a mix of older arcade and newer games. I thought 50 cents for the old school games was a little much but can understand businesses need to make money. There's an ATM where you can withdraw money and there is also a machine where you can exchange cash for quarters. Overall, I would definitely come back here but think that if groups of 10+ are coming, then reservations should be made in order for it to not be so crowded.

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!