Randomly stumbled into this bar in Salem. Had a great time, and more importantly, I ended up making new friends too. My kind of dive bar. Melissa is an awesome bartender that makes Long Island Iced Teas JUST the way I like them - STRONG! Cocktails in pint glasses gets an automatic 5-star rating from me! I don't need no cute cocktail glass. I like volume! This will be my go-to bar in Salem! Front Street Station ROCKS!!! read more

Front Street Station - Dive Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

One of the nicest bars I've been in. Friendly staff, friendly customers. Feels like a Cheers place! Food is delish! 5 slot machines and a very nice smoking area for you smokers read more

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Absolutely. Horrific service walk in the door instantly get refused service. Didn't do a single thing to offend anyone didn't say a word. And immediately got turned away without reason. Have more than enough money on me. Do not go to this establishment. read more

I'm so happy they're still open!!! We sat in the non-smoking tent. Front Street Station follows all of the mandates so carefully, yet still makes their guests feel warm and comfortable. Our food was sooo good! Chicken wings, mozzarella sticks and fries..... who needs anything more?! Great friendly staff, nice warm seating areas & and all around great atmosphere! read more

Front Street Station - Yummy Fries! - Dive Bars Near Me - Salem, Oregon

My go-to local dive bar for years! And karaoke on Tuesdays and Saturdays are always fun!

Although I have sent a message to the owner, I will still post this review, and update it if I receive any response: DO NOT GO HERE. I am a caretaker for a 76 year old veteran in the early stages of dementia with severe heart issues. He is having heart surgery soon, and we went to several medical appointments today to 'check all the boxes' required for surgery, which includes dental exams, cardiologists, etc. On our way home, my 'friend', (I refer to him that way because he is my friend but also hates the fact that he requires a caretaker and doesn't like people to know about it) wanted to stop for a drink. No problem, he and I go out for drinks almost every day, and I am looking for a place we can frequent that he will remember and feel comfortable in. When we first arrived, the bartender demanded a credit card, quite rudely. We ordered drinks, I went outside to smoke, and when I came back, the bartender and an old lady standing at the end of the bar were upset with my friend. I apologized on my friend's behalf, if he had said anything bad, and the bartender seemed to accept it and everything seemed normal. My friend and I watched a restoration show for a few minutes, spoke about his upcoming medical procedures/appointments, and pretty much focused on nothing except hanging out and dealing with the aftermath of the previously referenced medical issues. After finishing my beer, the bartender was engaged in conversation with other customers, so I patiently waited until her conversation was finished. A few minutes later, after hearing her tell other customers that she was "basically" the manager, I very politely asked for another beer. She immediately told me, loud enough for everyone in the bar to hear, that she was closing the tab for my friend and I, that we looked like we were on meth, it was time to leave, and we were banned. Bear in mind, there was no provocation, I had simply asked for another beer, my friend and I had much more serious stuff on our minds at the time and had mostly kept to ourselves, so we had no clue what she was talking about. The aforementioned old lady at the end of the bar then stood next to my friend and started berating and cursing at him, and told him it was time to get the f*ck out, after again referencing meth. The bartender, rather than stepping in and trying to stop the verbal attack, then smiled, laughed, and loudly said "I love my regulars". When I tried to explain that there were no drugs involved, she said she 'had a bad vibe'. Rather than even quietly suggesting we leave, or taking one of us aside, she quite loudly stated we were on meth, and it was time to go. We are both veterans, and hate conflicts, but we are both vehemently anti-drug (except MJ). To be accused of being on meth would have been bad enough, but for her to announce it to the entire bar was unacceptable. Below is how I finished my message to the bar owners' "contact us" page: "I expect no resolution, and understand that we weren't required to go there, but it is incredibly alarming and disheartening that two veterans returning from medical appointments were loudly accused of being on meth and publicly shamed for zero reason. Heart surgery is pretty serious, and the afternoon had already been stressful. Had she asked or even seemed remotely interested in being a decent person, I would have been happy to explain and even show medical documentation. Between my friend and I, the worst thing you can find in our system is alcohol, followed by marijuana, then nicotine. To have this happen was embarrassing, unwarranted, and does not reflect well on your bartender or your bar." Side note: they have a bottle of Aviation gin. My friend asked if he could try it, because he had never heard of it, and the bartender said, 'I don't give out free samples'. In all reality, he probably would have bought a shot or two; again, stressful day. The bartender then commented that it just sits there because the owner brought it in for a gathering or party and nobody buys it. Perhaps, if people knew what it tasted like, they would purchase it...? Also, the irony of them hyping vet discounts then tossing vets out is not lost on me. We didn't get a discount, but she still got her tip. read more

The worst experience ever. The entire atmosphere was racist. From the moment you walk in all you hear is racist remarks thrown left and right. Literally about every ethnic group. When I had enough of it and spoke up, politely asking for the waitress to intervene they (old grown men) were obviously badgering a lady of color as she was exiting the building, they all attacked me as well. They waitresses stood around smirking as it all took place. When I asked the waitress why would you permit this type of behavior in the establishment she told me my kind was not welcomed. read more

"Front Street - just a great bar" The bartender(s )make good *solid* drinks, and they have great food too. Pool, lottery, a heated outdoor smoking lounge, and a nice diverse crowd. You will love it here! read more

Had lunch on the go today. It was Fast affordable and amazing taste. A++ Can't wait to try more items on the menu. read more

Fun local bar! They have trivia on Tuesdays and live music some weekends. I love the vibes and friendly staff. Definitely a good stop when bar hopping in Downtown Salem. Great parking too! read more

Great atmosphere and good drinks! Fun place to go with friends to see live music! Definitely one of my favorite bars in Salem.

Horrible service! Showed up asked a couple questions about prices and tacos . we got a sideways look got our drinks and never came back. And they were not busy at all! read more

New owner there and he rocks! My wife and I were lucky enough to get a free drink from him. The bar is clean and comfortable inside. The bar tender we had was very friendly when we came in late. Sounds like it has extended hours to midnight on weekdays and 1am on weekends. I will be happy to return. read more

DON'T BOTHER. We came as new customers directed by an Entertainment Book coupon. When we asked for a menu while showing our coupon, the gal rolled her eyes and said,"I will go turn the fire on.". She didn't ask our drink order. When we ordered she encouraged the "easy" stuff. (Deep fried). She wasn't happy about making a burger. There were a whole bunch of not so pleasant happenings during our first and LAST visit here. We noticed that it was really a "regulars" place for Video Poker and drinks. We were "outsiders". Food was not bad, but not good enough to bring us back, not with this type of service. :( read more

Pretty typical neighborhood dive bar but surprisingly friendly and Tuesday's are 50 cent tacos and they were very tasty.

Great little dive bar with friendly bartenders and karaoke Thursday-Saturday evenings. Pool tables, atm, TVs, video lottery and heated,covered smoking area. read more