My wife and I have been a fan of the Flight Deck since it reopened. Last night (Friday, Aug. 6), we went there for dinner and I was shocked that they chose to serve "Veg-All" as their vegetable offering! This wasn't a fresh vegetable medley, but the overcooked version of the cannery left overs. This choice by the kitchen staff was a poor move. The rest of the meal was passable, but this choice was a lazy move. We'll come back for breakfast sometime, but I think it's out of the dinner rotation for now. read more

Stopped by for a late lunch/early dinner with a group of five. We were greeted by a friendly and accommodating server. She was able to answer all our questions and manage any requests we had. The food was great from the calimari appetizer, the salads and soup, to the entrees. Unfortunately the chicken with orange sauce was overcooked, but the vegetables and rice were excellent. The shepherds pie was very good as were the grilled oysters. I would highly recommend the Flight Deck , especially if you need to be at Salem Airport. read more

It's an interesting setting at a local airport, the food seems to be quite common nothing was special. Would I come again? Yes I would. Thanks read more

It's nice to have a local restaurant open with excellent service! Also you can't beat the view of the airfield and mountains off in the distance on a clear day! The only food o tired was the daily and I'm guessing once a year special of Corned Beef and Cabbage but it was great! Hot, fresh and a decent portion size for the price. I'll definitely go back and try other regular menu items in the near future! read more

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge - Corned Beef and Cabbage - Pubs Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Really good food, great service and the atmosphere of being at the airport watching planes and helicopters come and go. You can't beat it whether you're young kid or an old man in your prime. read more

Enjoyed all of it! Food, service and ambience were great. We stopped in after a basketball game

For $72.50, the cost was not worth it. We got beef nachos, salmon, and blue cheese bacon burger. The beef on my nachos was cold. Tomatoes, what tomatoes, they were maybe 2 cooked in tomatoes. It was awful. Couldn't get the chips apart to eat. Ate just a couple pieces of chips and was still charged for the meal. Salmon was at least edible for my son. They never came back after delivering our food to see if everything was okay or if we needed anything. Never came back to refill our drinks. Ordered 2 sodas and an ice tea. Will not return. Do not recommend. read more

Very disappointed today. Took my 2 daughters and granddaughter for lunch. They didn't tell us they were out of fries and gave us overcooked waffle fries, black on the outside fish and grey on the inside. One cheeseburger totally dry no sauce whatsoever ever, and if we did want a refill of anything the waitress couldn't get off her phone long enough to bring it to us. Won't go back there for a long time. This was the first time we received such bad food. And please get off the phone long enough to take care of one table of customers. read more

Mediocre at best. There were three pieces of cheese but only two slices of meat on my sandwich and the "sautéed" onions were barely cooked. Won't be back. Service was slow and we had to wait 20 minutes for them to switch from breakfast to lunch. Cool views though. read more

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge - Raw onion - Pubs Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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I'd give the kitchen two stars, at best; the extra star is for the ambience. The restaurant is relatively quiet, allowing conversation, and for those who like aviation, it can be a special treat. I have seen the waitstaff behave very genuinely, but not reliably so. My reviews are intended to serve seniors, especially those who dine alone, and I don't feel welcome here. I really have no intention of returning, alone or with guests. read more

Met my friend here for lunch today, we go here about every month. We had the clam chowder soup bowl and Caesar salad. Very large portions of both and served with super personalized attention. The seating allows for views of the air field from windows and patio dining is also available. Relaxed environment with great service. Please check it out! Christy W. read more

Wife and I came for lunch on Sat, only 3 tables, 2 of which only had 1 person each. Service was awful, food was bland. Had to ask for salt, pepper, no waters, couldn't even get attention for check at the end. Server knew she didn't do good because she even apologized knowing they weren't busy. The staff including kitchen staff, spent more time loudly gossiping then working. Definitely disappointed after reading reviews on a local FB restaurant page made to support local businesses during COVID. read more

Went for lunch. Food was excellent, staff courteous and efficient. Kind of a small place, but clean and very good lighting. Wish they would bring back their Sunday fried chicken. read more

This is a great restaurant with very polite staff. the food is amazing and the portion sizes are CRAZY. I've been going since 4th grade and have never stopped. My dad takes me and my brother often and it's great watching the planes take off and land. And the model airplanes hanging on the ceiling r great. GREAT SERVICE GREAT FOOD AND GREAT PLACE. read more

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge - The Bacon Cheese Burger - Pubs Near Me - Salem, Oregon

We went on a kind of rainy evening, so not a lot of planes taking off. Food was decent, and pretty fairly priced. Kind of a lowkey crowd, casual vibes. The bar area has high top tables and TVs for sports games. The dining room area isn't entirely private from the bar area, but enough so to block some of the noise and crowd. read more

Mixed. Breakfast was awesome! Went for fish and chips twice. The first time was really good, but the second time around was pretty bad. Fish was overdone on the outside and raw in the middle like it was frozen when it got cooked coleslaw was great the first time but absolutely tasteless. There was a different cook in the kitchen which may explain it, but really looking forward for a great meal and very disappointed. read more

I was intrigued by the decor and location of this place (at the airport right near the tarmac). The food is good too! We were greeted right away and could pick a table near the windows overlooking the runway. There are lots of options on the menu, I had a grilled turkey sandwich which was just right, crisp on the outside and soft and warm inside. Fries were also good. This is a unique place, off the beaten path but worthwhile to stop in if you're in the area. read more

New owners - quality has significantly decreased! Used to be fresh entrees but has turned into a greasy mess

Great service- club sandwich hits the spot every time. Meat to cheese to bread to veggie ratio is spot on. read more

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Saw reviews on yelp and thought I would try out. This place was awesome, from the appetizers to the main dish and the wait staff was great. Sitting on the airfield and watching civilian and military aircraft come and go was an additional bonus to the great tasting food. I ordered the fried pickles to start and they were lightly battered almost like a tempura style. The Rueben was classically done and hit just the right spot. If I come back to Salem this place will be a must visit for me. read more

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OK, before you read this, if you remember ANYTHING about what I'm about to say about this place, just do this. When you first go in, turn left right away and go down the hall into the too small, cramped, very old run down and dirty men's room, THAT should tell you right away the kind of place your in, when ANY restaurant cares this little about there restrooms it should speak VOLUMES to you about the food they make. The two of us came in around 7:30 Sunday night (11-3-19) and saying it was unpleasant would be a BIG understatement. The first thing wrong was the loud hillbilly music (it's called outlaw country, think Achy Breaky Heart and you'll understand) the 20's year-old "waitress" greeted us, but was WAY too loud and WAY over the top (on meth maybe?) she brought our drinks over and SLAMMED them on the table. We looked at each other and wondered what the hell was wrong with her. She, her speed freak movements and her "body art" were REALLY obnoxious. We ordered the fried chicken dinner. 4 pcs chicken, mashed potato, corn w/ biscuit. The corn was OK, just stuff right out of a big can. both the chicken and the MP's were underwhelming. The MP's tasted like instant, and the chicken was soggy and not crispy (fried at too low a temperature) with little flavor. I could not bring myself to eat it. Before the food came I wanted to go to the men's room to wash my hands before eating. and looking around you can see the disrepair, and how run down it is. I went to push the sope dispenser and it was out of sope, (ah, how nice) and had to ask a guy in the kitchen (over the load hillbilly music) if he could PLEASE refill the sope in the men's room. I just went to our table by the window (hands still wet) and sat down, wondering what else would go wrong. A young guy was walking past and I asked him if he was the manager, he said yes, and I asked him if he would PLEASE turn the hillbilly music down, turn it off, or change it to SOMETHING ELSE, well, he did. He changed it to 80's BUTT ROCK! I'm NOT kidding! Now just so you know we're not THAT old -mid-50s- but the fact that the "manager" was so clueless that he could not even understand that a set down dinner in such a place should have soft Jazz, classical or even really soft rock. We love rock, but not being 16, we don't want to ROCK OUT to AC/DC and Metallica when we set down to eat. In short, this place is in a nosedive, because the owners are NOT in the control tower, having turned over the flying too low rent hillbillies. Dennys would have been better, yes, it really is that bad. Black Sheep and Word of Mouth are both excellent. read more

It's been a few years since their change up to Flight Deck and I'm pleased to see there are some changes worth noting since my last visit. The place has grown somewhat and the decor has changed for a more modern and contemporary setting. The patio has opened up a bit more for an interesting view of McNary Field. The service is still real good. Staff is always friendly and very honest about their recommendations. The food has been adjusted somewhat, with more standard American fare, than one's average pub food. Where as Roscoes felt more like a cafe, Flight Deck has done a good job in sporting a restaurant quality look, especially with their banquet rooms for bigger groups. I have only been here for breakfast and lunch, which has been a pretty solid. Burgers are juicy and sandwiches they have on their daily specials are worth considering. They claim their breakfast is the "best in town." While I don't know if I'd agree right away, I'd still come back for another go at their breakfast / brunch. Finally, the view is what makes this place what it is. Instead of parking a car outside of the field and watching planes take off, I'd prefer a window side seat here and doing it with some good food and a fun company. When it's drizzly as Oregon often is, I'd recommend dining indoors. read more

This was actually a really delightful place to go. I was judging from the pictures and didn't think I would really enjoy my experience. I agreed to go because my Husband wanted to try it. The servings are huge, the food tastes good, and the staff there were very friendly! I wish I could remember my waitress' name so I could tell you all how awesome she was. The atmosphere matches what you see on their website. Pretty standard. The view is awesome. Clean casual wear is appropriate. We got to watch a couple of private planes park and come in for food, that was a treat for us. I had the mushroom ravioli and my husband had the shepherds pie. Both were yummy. If you are looking for somewhere satisfying and out of the ordinary, I definitely recommend this. read more

Flight Deck Restaurant & Lounge - Nacho starter! - Pubs Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Overall, this is a good pub with nice views. Although you do not have to be traveling to be a patron here, I would find myself choosing other location since it is not a 'typical' dining situation. Food was good and service was prompt and attentive. read more

Well, it is what it is. But I think there is room for improvement. I had the ribeye steak which was about half fat. And the twice baked potato they offered was not really twice baked. It was like they just mixed up the potato mixture for the twice baked and forgot to bake it again?! Lol what's up with that. Great service, but food needs work. Could be really good with the right directing. Like most places anymore, ambiance is limited and needs a cleaning. read more

Not following COVID protocol. Waitresses always on there phones. Food is so so at best. Heard lots of rumors about newer ownership and how they cut corners to save money. Which reflects in the subpar food and service. Would rather spend my money somewhere else. read more

Hubby and I have been in Salem for 9 years and never visited the Flight Deck...Salem is not known for having many good breakfast restaurants, sadly.....so first timers there about a month ago.. Of course, the glass wall overlooking the tiny airport is part of the experience. The service (Ashley H.) was very friendly and cheerful...we always appreciate the cheerfulness in breakfast dining...We had the chicken fried steak with eggs and hash browns. I recommend the LITE portion - it is gargantuan! But, for me the BISCUIT was over the moon....it's mini-loaf-bread-sized! and good! Hubby and I brought half of all of our plate home with enough for another breakfast...I told hubby to bring me biscuits from Flight Deck for my birthdays instead of cake...we will return - in better weather to sit on their outside deck.. read more

After seeing the reviews wanted to check this place out. First, the location is great. The floor to ceiling windows offer a great view of the airport. And on a sunny day it would be awesome. The food was fair at best. We came at their "change over" time between breakfast and lunch. This led to semi-warm food that was ok at best. Then there was the service. We must have had the same problem waitress that was described from other reviewers. She took our order then spent the rest of our time there laughing and flirting with the person behind us. She then left the restaurant for a time with him so someone else helped us. Overhearing the other waitress talking it sounds like this was typical. Still trying to convince the wife to go back on a clear day to give it a try. Hopefully that waitress will be gone by then. read more

The Flight Deck is solid, they have a good theme that really takes life when you see the planes take off in front of you eating your meal. The view sure does make this place one of a kind The food isn't anything very special, it's good, not amazing but not bad either. The interior isn't anything crazy cool, it's decent and clean and at night it can be a cozy place to have a cup of hot cocoa. I wouldn't have even known it existed if my parents didn't take me, which could be a reason why I haven't seen it get very busy. But I have returned since then and plan to again! The flight deck experience is something that is special about salem and more people should know about it read more

The view of the runway is gorgeous on a gloomy evening yet enchanting. We seated ourselves and the waitress Victoria stole the show with her wonderful customer service. She made my family feel comfortable and won my boys over with their whipped cream topped hot cocoa. I know we'll be back and I didn't even get my food yet. We ordered an array of food. Nachos, Onion rings, a Club sandwich, steak and pork chops! Update: Food as great and we got carried away with appetizers! My boys and I had the bacon cheeseburgers and they did it justice with the Bacon! Steak was done to perfection- Medium, and that pork chop was impressive with a savory gravy that wasn't just thick but tasty! The chef greeted us a good night and that just made it even more special! We'll be back soon! read more

This restaurant has delicious food and a nice atmosphere, looking out at the airplanes. My Reuben Sandwich was the best I've ever had!

After a long drive we stopped for brunch. I completely loved this place our waitress was very friendly and welcoming. The food was delicious. Watching the small planes arrive and take off was really fun. I recommended to anyone passing through area! read more

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Whoa, five star breakfast here! Best chicken fried steak ever, and that's from a connoisseur. And it was huge! Couldn't recommend this place enough. Our waitress Victoria was so friendly and delivered perfect service. Oh, and the view of The tarmac and runway. We love this place over and over and over. read more

The restaurant is on the Salem Airport property. Good food at a reasonable price. Great place for the view and conversation. We recommend it. read more

Best Pancakes in Oregon. If that's not enough...the servers are always smart, fast and funny. Pancakes made by a chef. Taste perfect with enough vanilla that you can actually taste it. Cooked nice golden color but still fully hot and perfect all the way through. Most places have the griddle up way too hot to cook faster. That works for meat or eggs or potatoes. But not for pancakes. You can't simply make a cake bake faster by cooking at 500 degrees instead of 350. Go to Denny's or Shari's and you get dark brown on the outside and doughy in the middle...but you got em fast so what the heck read more

No complaining here. I adore this little place. I have traveled all over the county and I have never had a Reuben as good as the one I had here. I can't wait to come back here! The service was great too. My only complaint is that the poor waiter was the only person waiting tables that night. I felt sorry for him because I knew he had to of been stressed, but he pulled through and gave everyone five star service! read more

Great food, good service, close to my sweetheart's work and not too expensive. Small and quaint. Very good Crab melts and tots. Salads there are nice as well. read more

A fun place to eat and watch planes fly by. Service was excellent and server/bartender was busy but still took time to talk and be friendly. The area was small, but our party of four fit fine. The food was good, but the bottom of my rueben sandwich was very soggy. Cocktails had neat aeronautical names. Give them a try! read more

Stoped by for an impromptu lunch. Nice small simple restaurant with friendly staff. Had a crab salad which was simple and good.

Well, people were nice enough. Cool to watch the planes coming in n out. Food was just not anything to be impressed with. Tuna melt was not very good, burger just plain and not seasoned well. We'll go again, the view is nice. Hope the food is better next time. read more