Royal Thai Kitchen

Our server Nicole was great, holding down the front of house solo. The food was really delicious -…read moreincredibly great onion rings and strongly suggest the 10 tacos for $22 on Tuesdays! Lots of large TVs, fun place. We will be back!

b² Taphouse &Brewery is a place I haven't been to before. I hit all of the breweries quite some…read moretime ago in Salem (also learned to drink more smartly after that trip) and a few more have popped up since. I didn't get the impression this place makes it's own beer as all I saw was guest taps... which is okay because the list was quite large. Looking in Untappd it does look like they indeed made their beer at one point and time and maybe they still do... I just didn't see any on the list. So tsking my own advice and drinking smartly I got a root beer here that was also on tap along with the beer. I don't recall who exactly made the root beer but it was from a brewery and some craft breweries make absolutely fantastic craft sodas and this one was very good! The place seems to have spacious seating but placing orders up at the front counter can get congested. This place is in a cool spot so despite not finding beer I still walked away from it feeling it was a positive experience.

Food so good I forgot to take pictures before we dug in!!

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Chillin' at B2 drinking stout on a rainy day is da' best!

Shades of Brew Brewery

4.5(18 reviews)

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We specifically went to this brewery for their seasonal sour options listed on their website and…read morethey didn't have any so that was an immediate bummer. We each got a stout which was very good, most of their menu seemed to be IPAs. The brisket sandwich we got was 50% fat which was unfortunate. Located next to the Salem airport in a building you would think was a garage was also kind of weird.

Good beer with a decent selection. Small place but they have different locations. They serve…read morebarbecue which would go great with the beers.

They have this 4 tacos for $12.00. They give you choices on meats.

Clean and simple.

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For Tomorrow We Die Brewing

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Great beer! Great food! Great service! The Trifecta of places to go for enjoyment, highly…read morerecommend. Appealing ambiance.

food was mediocre. they were out of so many items, ordering drinks or food became laughable for our…read moregroup. service was so-so. with so many other similar restaurant options, there is no reason to return. very disappointed.

Nachos

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Pulled pork sandwich

Lucky's Pub

4.9(8 reviews)

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everyone that works here is awesome, and the owner is so cool. even though they had to close early…read morebecause of stupid fight. DONT FIGHT HERE

Lucky's Pub has a super comfortable local's vibe. The space is mostly clean -- I can't really hold…read morea few dirty glasses and unwiped tables against a crew of 1-2, especially when the customer service is so exceptional. The bartenders are enthusiastic and friendly, the regulars are (for the most part) mellow and welcoming, and there's a nice variety of relatively private Oregon VLT machines if that's your thing. I'll be coming back, for sure. If this place had a slightly bigger crew on-shift to keep up with cleaning and maybe support a food menu, Lucky's would be an easy 5 stars.

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Heroes Tap House

3.3(107 reviews)

1.5 mi

This was one of the few tap houses I went to on my recent trip to Salem. I thought perhaps the hero…read morefocus would focus on various comic superheros but this one is devoted entirely to Batman and that's cool. There is a lot of Batman memorabilia all over the place but it's done in a classy yet fun way. Since they are indeed a Tap house they don't appear to make their own beer but they have lots of guest taps for beers and I believe I saw some cider. I got a small pour of beer and enjoyed the atmosphere of the place before moving on but this was a fun stop and of course being a comic book nerd this was a very special kind of place even though I typically go for Marvel.

The story of why the created heroes is sad but inspiring. We usually get burgers and either a beer…read moreor a cider here, thought their pork belly sandwich is amazing. We always get munchers as a side. It's a bar so you have tvs, a few game tables, a place to sit outside. It's really laid back and chill.

Fish & Chips - tots instead of fries tarter in the top corner and blue cheese in the bottom corner

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Wish we would have taken a picture of the entrance, but it in th Sunnyslope shopping center next to where the DMV used to be.

Stone Front Tavern

4.0(87 reviews)

1.0 mi

Lived in the area for over four years and this was my first time trying this place. Nice little…read morehidden gem. Had the Parmesan Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo which the server recommended and it was quite delicious. The parmesan chicken was juicy and had a nice cheesy crunch on the outside. Alfredo sauce wasn't too rich with just the right amount of garlic. Beer was pretty tasty too. Would definitely recommend this place. Looking forward to going back and trying a burger!

We went here just on a whim. I am glad we did. Not the best looking outside but amazing atmosphere…read moreinside. The have 2 outdoor seating areas, one that allows smoking and one that does not. We sat out in the non smoking. Our waitress was great at checking in and making light conversations. She was natural at it and it didn't feel like she was checking in to much. The beers are good pricing and they had some good choices, a variety and a little something for everyone. As for food, I got the black and blue bacon burger and it was amazing. Juicy and not skimpy on the toppings. The fries were crispy and delicious. My husband got the nachos and let me tell you, it's enough for 2-3 people!!! The toppings were mixed through out the nachos and the salsa was homemade and not too spicy. We will be definitely coming back.

Current menu

Nachos, partially eaten.

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Blas k and blue bacon burger

Ratchet Brewery

4.4(21 reviews)

2.4 mi

We came here as a work social Friday night, love the old spools for tables, if you are a motor…read moreperson, the pictures of past cars motorcycles, the many choices or beers, ciders and a Brazilian limeade, just learned that. Dan and Julie part owners work behind the counter, got here at 3:30, by 5:30 seats are filled, great conversations happen, Julie told me they do a bingo fundraiser for dog shelters, I also heard from regulars they do puppy adoption clinics there. There are quite a few people that I believe come often and have nice sleeves for their beers, They share a bathroom with iwings next door, they have a great seating area for at night on warm days to hang in the sun, plenty of parking. I had an imperial king stout 9.9% vol And I let Dan choose a beer close to a kolsch it's not in season, I will be back a lot more. Plus knowing other co workers that frequent this place and rekindle some friendships. I want to share this place with more friends, taco truck right outside the tap house and order wings next door and bring your food, fill growlers , big beer cans to go. Yes please!!' Prices are great!! I will take pictures and review again, I was just taking everything in and forgot photos

What neat little spot. Good beer to be had. Nice people to hand out the good beer. It's clean and…read morehas lots of cool art on the walls. There is wings and a taco truck for all your belly needs. They are family friendly. And the wings place next door has games for kids.

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Daisy taking a friend out for Taco Tuesday.

Kraftworks Taphouse

3.7(63 reviews)

3.9 mi

I love this spot! Such a Salem Downtown Vibe. Great selection of food, drinks and cocktails…read more Karaoke night gets packed! Service here is friendly and great.

got the Philly cheese steak, most of the meat and cheese was on the plate instead of in the…read moresandwich.. cheese was like a fondue and steak had no flavor horrible slop. Tried to get a refund and was denied by " the owner" working as a bar tender

A Hawaiian Sandwich special! So yummy!

Blurry mai tai & vodka cranberry

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Comfy seating areas for conversation

Sparky's Brewing Company

4.1(209 reviews)

2.7 mi

This is a great spot for a Friday lunch with colleagues. I visit regularly with my coworkers and…read morehave consistently found the atmosphere to be comfortable and not overly crowded during lunchtime. In addition to the relaxed setting, the food is served hot and is generally very good. The bone-in wings are a standout and my usual go-to choice. The beer selection is also solid, and they offer growler fills, which is a nice option. The pizzas, however, could be improved. While some of my coworkers enjoy them, I personally am not a fan of thin-crust style.

Good beer. Lots to choose from. Didn't eat anything but would try some food next time.read more

Specials of the day

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Beer menu

Alleycat

4.0(7 reviews)

3.8 mi

This place is a gem! It's tucked away but once you find it you'll be glad you stopped in…read more The owner hands down makes some of the best cocktails I have ever had. If you want a delicious sweet treat try "your mother". Lots of the cocktails are made with in-house syrups. They also have a nice selection of snacks and food items too. Come in for a nightcap, to meet with friends or even if you're going on a date. I also loved that there was a dj and the place was decorated for Halloween! I also heard they'll have different dj's come in and events too! Really great addition to downtown Salem!

We really love this place. Especially on a weeknight. Very chill vibe…read more Bartender has a great balance of knowledge, humor and sass that you want from a great bartender.

DJ in the background and here we are with the amazing owner who is also one of the best bartenders.

"Your mother"....the syrup is made in-house and let me tell you....it's SOOOO GOOD! (And my nails happened to match).

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This is one of the mescal drinks. Amazing.

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Leslie L.

3 years ago

I have tried many Thai Restaurants with good ratings that were disappointing. This was the best Thai I have ever had. Authentic, flavorful and beautifully presented and served properly. I highly recommend. My husband and I are Chefs so very hard to find food worth paying for but here it is in Salem. read more

Erik A.

2 years ago

Great food at an affordable price. The people here are always very sweet and so kind. I love eating at the Royal Thai Kitchen.

Bryan R.

3 years ago

Such a great place to grab some yummy foods! Friendly staff and very personable owner.

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