We wanted somewhere quick to stop before wine tasting near Salem and found Valiant. Omg...The Hamon…read moresandwich is amazing. Can a sandwich be refreshing? This one is!! Delicious sweet mustard and the tiniest lemon slice. I was skeptical, but it balanced so well. I'll be attempting to recreate it at home!!! It was pretty empty when we came in so we were immediately sat and taken care of. Pretty big indoor space!

Love that they have a vegan sandwich option on their menu. Sandwiches were tasty. Service was fast…read moreand friendly.

This was my first time ordering from here. I ordered the Gabagool and WOW... is it like New York?…read moreYESSSS!!! The roasted red peppers alone are worth it I could literally eat those by themselves. Everything in the sandwich just worked. I'm not sure if they make their own cold cuts, but whatever they're doing... it's incredible. Only thing I'm gonna say, you gotta get real with the chips. The PNW Tim's jalapeño chips are not it. You need Hal's New York kettle chips!

Excellent sandwich and you can support a Vet. Good on both counts. The atmosphere is pretty basic…read morebut clean and well organized. Worked for me.

Otters are easily one of my favorite animals and I absolutely loved the decor here. The walls are…read morelined with art depicting otters doing human things. Hanging from the ceiling are roughly a dozen colorful umbrellas. There is no shortage of visuals in this restaurant. The food: Beignets - we tried the classic and the Berry White. Both were great, but I'd give a slight nod to the original. The one buried in powdered sugar helps keep the texture of the Beignet. The Pickle Gambit - super thinly lengthwise sliced pickles in a light batter. Comes with chipotle aioli and ranch. Good portion size. One of the best fried pickles I've ever had. Ned's 5-Alarm Chicken - really good crust and very flavorful. One regret is we didn't go waffles with this. Lemon Poppyseed Slaw - tastes like a classic slaw. A little sweet and creamy. Goes really well with the heavier dishes that we got. The Shrimp Incident - small shrimp and sliced sausage with a Cajun cream sauce and crostini. We thought this was ok Country Mac - my favorite part was the fried chicken as it was very tender and flavorful. The shell shaped pasta was cooked al dente - it was firmer than I would like partly due to the pasta being on the thick side. The Mac is Cajun forward and not very cheesy. Staff was very friendly. We enjoyed our meal, but it was definitely on the heavier side and could have used something to balance it out.

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!

Great food and great service. Was in town for a sports tournament and they were gracious enough to…read morehost our whole team for breakfast. They catered a special breakfast with handpicked items from their menu. The owner was extremely kind and personable, and made sure to take care of us. She went above and beyond to help one of our players comb through the garbage to find a lost item. We appreciate her business platform of giving back to the community, especially the youth. If you care where your money goes and supporting local, please go here! Not to mention. The food was delicious. We got nearly everything on the menu and loved it so much we came back the next morning. Some highlights were the breakfast bowl, yogurt and granola, orange creamsicle matcha, golden milk, and smoothies.

Came here for some rainy day brunch and coffee and immediately loved the vibes. It's very clean…read morewithout feeling unwelcoming. There's normal tables, taller stools for window seating, and a few couch chairs too. The person that helped me at the counter was super helpful. There are lots of options with desserts, pastries, toast, bagels, sandwiches, soups, parfaits, and whole meals like biscuits and gravy. They have a good amount of vegan and gluten then friendly alternatives too. The prices were a steal for the portions I got -especially the toast and chia pudding. The coffee was also pretty good, nothing to write home about. I'll have to come back to try some of their bagels next time.

My boyfriend and I stopped here during a road trip from Southern California all the way up to the…read morePacific Northwest Peninsula, and we're currently making our way back down. We always try to find good local spots along the way, and I'm so glad we decided to stop here because this place was SO good! There are plants everywhere, which I loved, and it just has such a welcoming feel to it. I got the steak and eggs and asked for my steak medium rare, and they cooked it perfectly! Honestly, probably one of the best breakfasts I've had in a while. We also got the honey peach latte and had it made half sweet, and it was amazing. I'm also a sucker for fresh baked goods, so when I saw they had fresh-baked cinnamon rolls, I had to snag one for the road. Overall, we're really happy we decided to make this our stop. Everything was great from the food and coffee to the atmosphere and service. We're definitely saving this spot for the next time we're road tripping through the area. If you're passing through and need a breakfast stop, definitely give this place a try.

Great food and service. Prices are reasonable and there is a good wine selection. I will be back!read more

Probably the best dam cheeseburger I have ever had! Fast service, and friendly owner! The onion…read morerings are to die for, I'd go back just for those anytime!

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The Hoagie Grail serves up a hefty, well-balanced sandwich for $12. ANY sandwich is $12 (excepting…read moreextra meat / extra cheese). An extra $3 makes it a box lunch complete with drink and dessert. The sandwiches are a comparable portion to the menu price of the nearby chain sub shops, but The Hoagie Grail uses much better ingredients, and in the right proportions. There's not a mountain of meat, but neither is there any shortage. Each filling comes through, as crisp veggies complement aromatic olive oil and savory deli meats. I wouldn't mind a larger selection of fillings, but if the limited menu is what keeps the quality up, that's a trade I'll happily make. As mentioned, the sandwiches are large without being ridiculous. You can get two smaller meals out of one easily, or one feast. The interior of the shop is clean and fun, with a couple arcade machines, retro posters, and classic cartoons playing. Despite the nostalgic, child-like atmosphere, it's also a pleasantly calm/quiet venue. There's fun without sensory overload. I very much hope to see The Hoagie Grail becoming a community staple over the next few years, as they are set up well for it with a welcoming and playful atmosphere, great value, friendly people, and good quality.

The subs are made to order and delicious the staff are always cheerful and always smiling and if…read moreyour having a trying time go for lunch and get happy at the same time...pand they have video pokér to:)

Way to many mistakes in past orders. It's too bad because the food is good. I specified "All the…read moreusual veggies and cheese, except cream cheese". So how the f do not put ANY veggies on my sandwich? Like how? My time and money have been wasted. I'd like my $10 back.

We were starving when we got to Portland and Yep recommended this. Bring with 4 really hungry…read moreteenage boys, they wanted sobering really filling and this place gave them what they wanted. We got the patty melt, Korean beef toast, and the chicken fingers. I ordered the single toast, I thought it would be enough but I was full after one. The beef on it was tender and flavorful. The melts were filling with different sauces complemented the fries were got. The staff were friendly and courteous. The place is a cool little hangout spot. Recommended

Service friendly and quick. Prices reasonable. Order at the counter and eat in or out on patio…read more Best Chicken Club I've ever had. Patty melt very good. Shawarma very good. 6 of us ate. Some got crinkle cut fries and some got another curly thick fry with our sandwiches. Not sure why there's 2 kinds but ask for the curly thick ones. Best we've ever had

Took my partner here for their birthday and it was just as good as the reviews say. The food was…read moreamazing and the portions were huge. About average price for the amount of food you get. One meal was enough to feed me all day, and the Spanish coffee I got was mixed perfectly. Seats are extremely limited, but the service was super fast so even with a full plate you get in and out comfortably in under an hour. Other reviews mention rude service staff, but my experience was the total opposite. I wish I could've gotten her name to give her a shout-out. :) I do have to mention the lack of parking. There were still empty tables when the parking lot was already completely full. There were maybe eight parking spots altogether, but that would be my only complaint.

Oh my gosh I don't know where to start! Everything I ordered was a solid 10/10 & that doesn't…read morehappen too often LOL. Started out with the giant tower of whip cream'd hot chocolate! House made of course so it's even better than the store bought stuff in my opinion because it tastes like actual chocolate. I ordered the filet minion chicken fried steak and it was cooked to perfection. So juicy inside and crispy but not like overly cooked crispy on the outside! Topped with a hot gooey layer of house made sausage gravy. The overall size of this steak was about as big as my face. To complement this enormous steak was eggs, a biscuit & some smashed Yukon potatoes..like they were literally small potatoes they just smashed which was really different to me because I've never seen that before. I also had to order the infamous cinnamon roll pancake I been seeing floating around on other people's reviews. IT IS A MUST.. and if you are ordering it to take home make sure you have a piece of it while it's still hot and fresh because that was to die for. I won't go more into detail about it you just have to try it. It will speak for its self. Overall the dinning experience was great! Servers were more than happy to get you whatever you need. We sat at the bar so y'all should try their drinks because they looked so good and the bartenders looked like they were having fun making them. The restaurant is a literal house and while charming it is small and packed inside and the parking lot is also really small so you may need to get there early or expect to park somewhere else in the streets. We got there an hour after they opened and it was only a 30 minute wait thankfully. Will be coming back again to try other menu items!