Our first visit to Independence was made truly memorable thanks to the incredible staff at Arena…read moreSports Bar and Grill. From the moment we arrived, we were treated like part of the community and genuinely welcomed. Cody went above and beyond by sharing great recommendations and tips on local sights around the area, which made our trip even more enjoyable. We also received outstanding customer service from Natural and Ben, who were friendly, attentive, and made every visit feel special. The food was absolutely delicious--so much so that we ended up eating there for about half of our stay! Every meal came out quickly, hot, and full of flavor, and we constantly found ourselves talking about how good everything was. A special shoutout to Xavier, who made the best burger I have ever had. It was cooked perfectly, packed with flavor, and easily one of the highlights of our trip. It's not often that a burger leaves such a lasting impression, but this one certainly did! The atmosphere, hospitality, and amazing food made such an impression on us, and we truly cannot wait for our next visit. Thank you to everyone at Arena for creating such a wonderful experience and giving us every reason to come back again. We look forward to returning soon!

A little noisy, but they were having a pool tournament in the back Waitress was right on us; but…read morewe needed to see a menu and it seemed like forever for her to return to is...we finally flagged her down. They weren't busy at first, but about an hour into our stay there It got busy when the pool players started showing up Cook was very nice. Chicken wrap was delicious. Poppers were good too. Clean restrooms and tables. Quite a few menu items that looked good. We have had a burger here before and it was good also. We enjoyed our meal.

Amazing food wowowow! Love the new expansion for outdoor sitting. Waitress was so sweet. Can't wait…read moreto go back.

They have the worst side salads ever. Nothing is cut up and the dressing is way too thick!!!…read moreDisgusting!!

This is an amazing gem. Their homemade from scratch pizza is incredible. The gluten-free crust is…read moreperfect. Others in our party had the regular crust and they said it was perfect, also. The toppings are fresh. Five stars for sure.

I've been coming here as long as I can remember, even when it was a Grizzly Bear Pizza location…read more That's where all the Old West decor came from. I haven't been inside for at least a couple of years, so I don't know if they have changed the decor by now. My go to pizza here is the Mustang. It has Italian Sausage, Pepperoni, and Pepper Jack cheese. The mildly spicy cheese makes this pizza! I have been getting it with the Homestyle Pan crust lately, and that has been a good choice. It is nice and chewy, with a braided edge and a garlic/herb seasoning that is a great addition. This place isn't exactly cheap, and sometimes my order isn't totally correct or the toppings are a bit haphazardly arranged. But, to me, the Mustang is nostalgic comfort food at its best. I picked up one for my birthday this year and wasn't disappointed. Everyone I have introduced to this pizza still talks about it. For a solid pizza that isn't from a huge chain and brings back yummy memories, this place is at the top of my list in the area!

Stopped into Gilgamesh Brewing while traveling for work and completely forgot it was St. Patrick's…read moreDay. Walked in expecting a normal dinner, immediately realized we had made a tactical error in the best way possible. The place was packed, loud, and had that kind of energy you can't really fake. Solid 10/10 on vibes if you're in the mood for it (and even if you're not, you adjust quickly). Despite being clearly short staffed, the service was impressively good. Not "everything is perfectly on time" good, but "everyone is working hard, communicating, and actually cares" good. They were very upfront and apologetic about the delays, which honestly went a long way. Food came out a bit slower than usual (again, not surprising given the circumstances), but overall I'd put it at a strong 8/10. Nothing overhyped, just well-executed and worth ordering again. I had the classic lager and it was meh. This is very subjective I realize but I'd rate it a 4 or 5/10. All things considered, it could have easily been a frustrating experience walking in on one of the busiest nights of the year, but it wasn't. Credit to the staff for keeping things running and keeping the tone positive. I'd come back, ideally on a slightly less festive evening, but also kind of glad I saw it at full capacity.

The Tres Major steak is excellent! Went there on Mother's Day and I will definitely have it next…read moretime too!!

Absolutely LOVE this place! The staff was outstanding and so kind. Such a chill vibe with amazing…read morefood and wine. I cannot wait to come back to Silk Thai!!!!!

Most amazing Thai food in Oregon. Portions huge. Food perfect. Atmosphere perfect. We will be back…read moreover and over.