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    Checkpoint 221

    3.9 (26 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    Bunch of different food trucks together makes for great selection
    Ilona S.

    Multiple food trucks with different offerings. Shade provided on this hot day by the pub overhang. Nice place to have a lunch. I had the Iraqi chicken sandwich which was huge and flavorful. My husband had to help me eat it. Definitely worth stopping here.

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    Nancy S.

    Our first visit today and so happy we stopped! There are options to sit inside or out. We decided to sit indoors and really like the new building, bar and bathrooms. The only challenge we had was finding a place to park. Lots of beer choices on tap as well as wine, mixed drinks and sodas. The food truck options were amazing! Anything you may want. Our group ordered chicken curry and naan, vegetarian pasta and a chicken sandwich with fries. The service at every food truck was excellent as was the food. We will be back!

    Iraqi food truck lamb kabob with saffron rice
    Lola H.

    This place is awesome great food trucks !!!! So many to choose from and the beers are a perfect match !!! Atmosphere is laid back with board games available, lots of seating . We will be back .

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    Will C.

    This was my first time trying this food truck at Checkpoint 221 and the smell coming out the window alone should convince you to eat here. Menu had a ton of tasty looking options but the chicken saj plate was the right call. Enough salad veggies to feel moderately healthy, enough fries to hit the spot and flatbread wrap with amazing sauce and tender chicken. It had 4 big pieces so I brought some home and even leftover it was a hit. Service was excellent as well, personable and pleasant. Highly recommend!

    Judith M.

    This review is all about Flaming fork- lamb by Dhoha- OUTSTANDING!!! Yes yes, the us lots of good beer to be had with any number of food options, but if you like lamb- go straight to this truck & get anything with lamb. Yum!!!

    Philly
    Larry Da Butcher E.

    New, Clean, spacious with a decent variety of food carts. Just to be clear I don't enjoy writing bad reviews and truly don't intend to hurt a business but as a consumer I want to help others not waste their hard earned money or their time like I do from time to time. With that, this was my first time here and I'm sure I'll be back to try some of the other options but I will not be ordering from the Philly cheese steak cart. As you can see from the picture my Philly was loaded with,...... steak! Yea right. I pulled about half the onions off my sandwich after the first bite was a mouth full of onions, not the mention the mediocre bun and flavorless beef. I mean I don't think they used salt or pepper when they cooked it. Also the cheese was definitely not of the wiz variety which if I'm not mistaken that's what makes a Philly a Philly?? It was some flavorless white cheese in the shape of provolone but literally had no flavor. 14$ for 1.5oz of beef and half of a large grilled diced onion. I won't be doing that again and I would highly recommend you don't either.

    Indoor Seating and Bar
    Michelle B.

    Newest food truck pod with indoor and outdoor seating (plenty of shade). Ive tried a few of the offerings with mixed results. There are limited vegetarian choices and except for The Salty Shack, which I do not recommend, there are no fish or shrimp choices if you are pescatarian. I had high hopes for The Salty Shack, but it is pricey for what you get and the clam chowder is just terrible. La Argentina has a very yummy Caprese empanada which I do recommend! Quesadilla Wizzards no longer has any vegetarian choices, which is a shame because I think they have quality ingredients and a good origin story, and cheesy veggie quesadillas are easy to make. Today I ordered a pesto and tomato grilled cheese and sweet potato fries from Carver's Diner - The fries were excellent, A+ fried to perfection, perfectly seasoned, and hot. I am definitely coming back for another order of these! The grilled cheese was less than expected, kinda soggy, kinda bland. Finally, cheers to the Checkpoint 221 bartender who was friendly and hard-working.

    Some of the food carts.

    Every kind of food imaginable is available and a great setting for eating. Good for families, good for singles.

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    Staff is terribly rude. Venue is loud and the building is not clean. The parking is abysmal. Food trucks are good.

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    The food trucks are all great. Their trash cans are a bit out of the way when eating outside. Parking is always easy

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    Had the sushi and chicken cart and both were good! Drinks are a fair price especially for having live music and a good environment

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    Great food and atmosphere with verity of food carts. The seating area inside the bar is GORGEOUS. Dogs allowed outside.

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    The Easy Otter

    4.7
    (136 reviews)
    2.4 mi

    The Easy Otter is always a fun spot for drinks and bites!…read more My husband and I recently stopped in and shared the chicken finger plate with garlic fries, and it was more than enough for both of us. The chicken fingers are huge and seriously delicious! I honestly think they're some of the best chicken fingers I've had in Salem! The garlic fries were really good too, tons to garlic. And, as always, the staff were super nice, friendly, and welcoming. Definitely a spot we'll keep coming back to!

    Cozy spot with really great food. Honestly the best fried chicken I have had in years. Cooked and…read moreseasoned perfectly. The local beer options were excellent , and Corbyn (who waited on us) was so great with information on pairings and recommendations with orders. The beignets are sinful. There should be no way on this big blue, green, white, brown marble we call Earth, that the only place in the world that makes the most incredible beignets is located 700 miles from where I reside. It's not fair. Do yourself a favor if you're visiting. Go in. Bask in the music curated by the staff, enjoy local beers. Savor the most incredible fried chicken since before Harland Sanders sold out. And most of all, indulge in all of the glory that is the multiple varieties of beignets that will make you hope there is an afterlife. And that if you've been a solid person, and karma smiles on you, the view you see from your resting space is whatever beach, lake, mountain, stream, river or desert that brought you peace, and a massive plate of said beignets.

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    The Cozy Taberna

    The Cozy Taberna

    4.5
    (291 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    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!

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    Seared to perfection! Pork chop shared by my husband and me. Great size portion. Melted in our mouths!
    Seared to perfection! Pork chop shared by my husband and me. Great size portion. Melted in our mouths!
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    Slangers

    Slangers

    4.9
    (41 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    Amazing burger! Friendly and quick service from a little food cart adjacent to a cozy little bar…read morecalled f/Stop Fitzgerald's Public House. You can eat inside there or there's a shaded outside eating area between the bar and the food cart. I went with the Slangers Style burger, which comes with white cheddar, smoked Oaxaca cheese sauce, Slangers Sauce and fried pickled red onion. I got mine with two patties. This burger was unctuously rich and super saucy. I think, for me, two patties was a bit much. I removed one of the patties and the flavors of all the components came through a bit more pronounced and balanced. So, I would stick with one patty on my next visit. Because I dislike wasting food, I also ate the extra patty by itself, and it was great and well-seasoned. The fries were delicious as well: hearty with bits of potatoes skin and fried to a perfect crispness. I will absolutely be back as this is one of the best burgers I've had in Salem!

    Buttery burgers from this cute spot food truck in front I think if not mistaken a bar? The fries…read morewere so good I had to go get more for myself. We ordered 2 slanger, 1 Italian, and one classic. My favorite is the slanger the crispy fried onions were a great combination. Service was amazing and quick for how much I ordered and not being the only customer. There is seating here . Better choice then a drive thru but just as convient. A+

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    A Slangers style burger with two patties.
    A Slangers style burger with two patties.
    Burger week; bacon rosemary jam, sharp cheddar, arugula, quarter pound patty on their homaid buns!

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    Burger week; bacon rosemary jam, sharp cheddar, arugula, quarter pound patty on their homaid buns!
    Clink

    Clink

    4.0
    (49 reviews)
    2.2 mi

    My husband planned a birthday dinner for me at Clink! with 8 friends. It was perfect! We sat…read moreunder a pink tree that gave us a beautiful glow, and the tables and banquettes were so pretty and comfortable, with a shelf behind us for handbags and gifts. Best seating in Salem. The service was epic! Our waiter had a great personality, and handled our big, loud group with ease and grace. The timing on the dishes and drinks was impeccable. We felt well cared for, and I felt celebrated. The food was delish. We loved the fondue as an app, I think we ordered two, and some oysters. Everyone enjoyed their main courses, I loved my goat cheese dumplings. A few of the guys mentioned smaller servings, but I prefer quality to quantity, so maybe just order another entree‍. Bottles of wine were reasonably priced, which I always appreciate. Thanks Clink! for giving Salem a beautiful place for celebrations. Trying the happy hour next...

    I think this place is relatively new. It is beautiful inside and really makes you feel like you…read morecould be in paris. the food was great! we enjoyed the raclette, steak au poivre, steamed clams, the sliced potatoes, barramundi, chicken and creme brûlée and the poached pears! the entire table was satisfied!! my only complaint was the slowness of service. They were relatively busy but seemed to be somewhat understaffed. everyone was nice and pleasant, but at times we felt ignored. I'm sure they're just working out the kinks. overall, i would recommend!

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    Decor downstairs
    Clink
    Super Yummy drink at Clink! in Salem- (sorry forgot the name)

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