Favourite restaurant in Salem hands down. Usually get a bunch of small shareable plates which always hits but this time got a burger and it went above expectations. Drinks are gas too read more

The Cozy Taberna - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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I picked this restaurant for our anniversary dinner while we were in the area celebrating. When I booked the reservation, I added a note that I would like two glasses of Sparkling Cava preset on the table upon our arrival. The day of the reservation, I received a call to confirm the reservation and they brought up the sparkling wine request. There's more to that part of the story but I'll take some fault on that one. We arrive to the restaurant and get sat immediately. As we walk up to our table, no glasses of sparkling wine preset, so we can have a cheers to our anniversary. I was very disappointed. And frankly still am. We told our server and she was quick to get us two glasses and apologized. She didn't know of the special request but tried to rectify it for us. At the end of the meal, we received our check and there it was, two glasses charged on the bill. Another missed opportunity to correct. I asked for the manager. As soon as I saw who it was, you could tell why she was being sent over to us. She was also the one who sat us and we could tell then she knew there was a large miss. She over apologized. All I wanted to do was let them know they made a big mistake and they need to learn from it. That's all I wanted from her visit to our table. The food was good, but I wouldn't choose to come for any special occasion as they showed they are not hospitality driven and can handle a simple surprise request. *the owner reached out and allowed me to tell my side of the story. I appreciated the conversation. Not all business have owners who care about each guests experience and I left feeling like he truly does. read more

This place is amazing from top to bottom! The food was phenomenal. Everything our group of six ordered was fresh and delicious. Recommend sharing plates for everything because the food is portioned well to do that. The service was some of the best we have experienced anywhere in the area. Our server was sweet and patient with us as this was our first visit and we had a lot of questions. You enter the restaurant from the alley so we were pleasantly surprised at the warm and inviting interior and our cosy booth for six. My only regret is I forgot to take pictures of the food that was definitely picture worthy. We will be back! read more

Quick service and super yummy. Got a bunch of sharables. The brussel sprouts were my favorite. Mojito also delicious! read more

The Cozy Taberna - Sausage w chickpeas shareable - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Just waddled back to our hotel completely stuffed. The food is a knockout and expertly executed. Shout out to the young grill master who just crushed it! We loved watching him flanked by two senior chefs who coached and encouraged him all evening. My husband says this is his favorite restaurant in all the northwest and we drove from Seattle! Can't wait to go back again! read more

Greta ambience and service. Food was amazing. Cedar plank salmon is a must get. Didn't love the fresh baked brioche... just not much wow factor (seemed like overpriced bread). read more

The Cozy Taberna - Cedar plan salmon - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

A Lovely place to Dine in Salem!! The Food is Spectacular and the Service never disappoints!! Their Green Salad is so Delicious you will want one all for yourself even though it feeds three to four guests. Put 'Cozy' on your list as you 'Celebrate' with Friends and Family for the 'Holidays'!!! Thank You 'Cozy' for all of the 'Great Memories' we have made with our Family. 'Merry Christmas' to one and all!! read more

My wife and I had never been here before but the couple we were dining with had. We started with the salad, Brussel sprouts and asparagus: all very good, tasty and a great way to start the meal. I ordered the flat iron steak while the others all had the Bacon Manchego burger. Unfortunately, my steak came out cold the first time and by the time it came back, it was only lukewarm but the shishito peppers had steam coming off them. Of course, everyone else had finished long ago so I finished my steak so we could leave. One note about the peppers is that they leave the stems on so unless you can cut them with a knife, they're pretty much garnish. Our server, Angie, was very nice and attentive. When the check came, our friends noticed that we had been charged $8 for a soft drink refill. He questioned that and also asked that there be some consideration for my steak - in the end, she removed the refill charge and also comped the steak which was unexpected. We will probably go back but I'll most likely get the burger next time. read more

The great ambience, good service food was good. I enjoyed myself here being far out of town and I would definitely come back.

Great spot for a chill dinner! The atmosphere is relaxed and comfortable, perfect for winding down. The food was tasty and the prices were very reasonable--good value for the quality. Definitely a solid go-to for a low-key night out. read more

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Yummy but be warned the salads are massive! Loved the Basque cheesecake, amazing. Nice atmosphere. The chefs might be a little hot in the kitchen read more

I really enjoyed the friendly staff and atmosphere that they curated here. Truly a great experience with incredible food to boot. The dish was perfect thank you so much! I'll be sure to return and bring the family along, there are too many amazing options for me to order alone. Haha. Again, Kudos! Toodles my friends. read more

The Cozy Taberna - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Popped in on a Saturday night and while I highly recommend reservations, there was room at the bar or at the chef's counter. Be aware, if you choose the latter it can get too warm near the ovens and cooktop. Service at the bar was great and the food was spectacular. The Spanish style and flare offers something for every taste without an overwhelming menu. You get the sense of a well planned and designed selection. The ambiance wasn't too noisy either. As a long time local resident who moved away and returned to visit, this was a great new find. My only critique would be that it's a bit expensive. read more

The Cozy Taberna - Scallops and fennel salad with prosecco - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Consistently flavorful and wonderful. Here are a few of the newer menu items. Only thing holding me back from 5 stars is that they often forget to give me a big ice cube for my cocktail even when I ask. Easy mistake. read more

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It's not even open from 3-9pm. What the heck? Maybe I misunderstood your posted hours above. read more

The Cozy Taberna is still one of my favorite places to visit. Mainly only special occasions now since we've been multiple times for social events either friends and family in the past. I know they are now under different ownership from the previous times we've been, but we are still getting the same good quality service and food. read more

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Our first night out to the Cozy Taberna tonight, and what an enjoyable night! Lately, it seems very hard to find a really nice restaurant in the Salem area. There are 3 or 4 we frequent pretty regularly, but tonight was our anniversary, and we were looking for something different than the regular places. We sat at The Chef's Counter. It was a bar-style seat, but the seats were comfortable. Sitting there was very nice. First of all, it's cold in Salem right now, and second, the heat from the grills and ovens made it super comfortable. It was also very interesting to watch the food being prepared. The chefs all seemed to be enjoying their work. One thing that stood out for me was how, with each piece of meat that was taken from a grill or oven, a meat thermometer was used to check the temperature. This impressed me. All the dishes are made to share, and the menu looked really good, so we ordered four items: Fried Brussel Sprouts, Radiccio Salad, Moroccan Brick Chicken, and Sirloin Bavette Steak. I wasn't crazy about the radiccio salad. It wasn't bad, but it just wasn't for me. The brussel sprouts, chicken, and steak were a different story. I couldn't get enough of them! The brussel sprouts were sweet and savory. The chicken was pretty spicy, in a Moroccan way. And the steak was perfect! It wasn't until it was gone that we remembered it was "just a sirloin steak". In short, dinner was fantastic. The staff were very helpful and courteous. The atmosphere was great. The music was very tasteful. We'll definitely return for another great evening. read more

The Cozy Taberna - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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I am so in love with this spot. The food is amazing (HUGE portions). You can absolutely get multiple plates and share. The drinks are beautiful and tasty. Service was incredible, all the staff were super friendly and efficient. I love the ambiance also, it's cozy but spacious. Just dark enough for a little bit of romance but welcoming enough for a special family dinner. read more

The Cozy Taberna - Whiskey sour - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

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Food quality / price (value) rating 10. The atmosphere is hip-neo-industrial. This place is hoppin', loud, and fun.l! The menu is Spanish leaning, but with contemporary fusion twists. We started our adventure here with a glass of wine and a couple of custom ordered martinis that were delivered without complaint. I had the Honey Brined Pork Chop that is topped with a peperonata of sweet pepper, onion, and tomato. It was cooked properly and presented beautifully. The wife had the Cozy Harvest Salad (half portion, which was huge). It was perfectly dressed with a pomegranate vinaigrette, and included manchego cheese shavings, which are similar to Parmesan shavings. We concluded our meal with a piece of Honey Rosemary Spanish Fig Cake, that was as good as you are imagining it would he - fantastic! I also had a dessert coffee that was prepared nicely. Our server, Gabby, took very good care of us even though the place was hopping on a Saturday night. The entrance to this restaurant IS NOT AT THE ADDRESS ON THEIR WEBSITE !!! IT IS AROUND THE BACK OF THAT BUILDING IN AN ALLEY!!! It is worth the confusion to find it, just mildly annoying. The bill was cheaper than we both guessed, mostly due to the drinks being quiet reasonable. We've only been here once, but I'm confident that it would be fairly consistent. read more

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Had a girlfriend date here. The interior is moody and cute. Great spot for date night. Food here is meant to be had family style and good comes out as it's prepared. We can the salmon and a couple apps and that was plenty for us! Our waitress was friendly as well read more

I used to love this place, mainly because the cozy lounge downstairs has been a great option for a quiet dining experience with my mom, who's hard of hearing. Sadly, they've made some changes to the lounge and it's now pretty tacky. They put up a few huge TV screens that rotate through close-up pictures of the food and pictures of the owner with random people. Why would I need to see this?? The food and drinks are still great. But spending $50+ for 3 scallops is just silly. read more

Okay, I'll start by saying that this place is NOT cheap. But you are truly paying for flavorful, quality food. The bone marrow board is an experience if you've never tried bone marrow before. You get to spoon out the marrow into fresh bread, which ends up tasting like rich umami buttered bread. 10/10. The drinks are great, too. They pair very well with the food. Next time I'll have to try one of the main entrees. The ambiance is relaxing, and the service is attentive. I like that the front of the place can completely open up for a cozy alfresco feel. read more

The Cozy Taberna - Bone marrow board - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Great experience! We were able to make a reservation which was nice, when we arrived we got seated right away. All food was amazing, perfect service and ambiance! Chocolate molten cake is a must! read more

The Cozy Taberna - Chocolate molten - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Great food and atmosphere! The Teres Major Steak and Flat Iron Steak were both perfectly cooked, and the sides were delicious.

This was my first visit here. Came for my mom's birthdays. She has been here several times. First off I love the location and the ambiance. We made reservations and were sat right in front of the open kitchen. Pretty neat watching all the action. We ordered some drinks that were delicious. Paloma and some elderflower drink. Both were good. For food we shared the quod in pasta which my mom had before and loved it. This time she said it was on the salty side. I would have to agree it came out pretty salty but the flavor was great. The scallops were decent. I prefer a nice hard sear on them. I wouldn't order them again. Now the lamb chops were cooked perfectly and had great flavor to them. Highly recommend. Overall a great first experience. I will be back. Definitely go check them out. read more

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Delightful experience and great food. Highly recommend. Enjoyed the shareable plates. Especially liked the bacon wrapped dates.

Just wuauuuuuu. Amazing service, amazing atmosphere. Love that you can see the chefs cooking. Highly recommended

This is a fantastic special occasion restaurant. The food is delicious and sharable. The service is top notch. The lower lounge is less noisy and accessible by inside stairs.Their alcoholic drinks are fairly priced. Take your date here and make a positive lasting impression. Its not cheap but worth every penny spent.Highly recommend...Oh,and the desserts are the best you will ever find anywhere. read more

As first time visitors to Salem, we used Google maps to find the restaurant. When we arrived at the address, the doors were locked fortunately there were signs directing us all the way around the corner to an alley, where we finally located this lovely restaurant in a rather bleak part of town. Initially, the hostess was reluctant to seat us, since we didn't have reservations however the manager interceded, and directed us to a table in the bar area. We had wonderful dinner and drinks. We ordered a radicchio salad, mussels, and grilled Salomon, all were excellent. The manager made sure we were happy and took time to talk about our experience as new visitors to the Willamette Oregon area. While it is unlikely we will be back to the Salem area, if you find yourself in downtown Salem, I would encourage you to take time to visit this wonderful restaurant. read more

The Cozy Taberna - Bar Area - Tapas/Small Plates Near Me - Salem, Oregon

Service, food, and atmosphere were all so great! Had the steak and loved it!! Good drinks too! Very impressed!

We visited for brunch on a Sunday morning. Our server and, indeed, the menu, were both misleading in terms of portion sizes. There were four of us and three of the orders arrived in actual meal sized portions suitable for sharing if you wanted to - for anywhere between $15 and $20... kinda pricey for pancakes, but okay. However, one order, a Tortilla de Patatas, was more like a miniature slice of quiche. It was literally three bland bites for $15. We had to order an additional item to even approach something shareable. This, after the server specifically said that their portions were large enough for sharing. Can't say there was anything that stood out about the service. Not worth another visit, especially for the relatively outrageous prices. read more

Cozy is a nice restaurant/bar tucked away in an alley, downtown Salem, OR. Many tapas style dishes, with entrees. Full bar available. The fried artichokes, bacon wrapped dates as starters were delicious. I had the pork chop entree. It was seriously cooked to perfection and great flavor profile. Our friends had the flank steak and also enjoyed their meal. Great experience and food. Be prepared to drop some funds, with food and cocktails for two people. Not for the person looking for a "good deal." It's more for the quality of food and atmosphere. read more

Delicious meal! Everything we ordered was WONDERFUL and my in-laws said one of the dishes was even better than in Spain!!

Came here for our 25th anniversary celebration. Tried to be strategic and came during Happy Hour. We sat next to the glass garage doors to have some sunlight. We had old fashioned/s made with Four Roses. Also had the gin tonic that uses their specialty tonics. Generous pours. Had the clams, steak (subbed fries for the peppers), roasted eggplant, fried artichoke hearts, and lemon (mini) bundt cake for dessert. Better to best: Steak/fries. Fries were shoestring, crunchy; hot. Steak was getting on the cooler side so timing was off for plating steak in contrast to fries. Roasted eggplant. I prefer it thinner. This was a 1/2 and steaky/thick. Could have been roasted more (I LOVE roasted Japanese eggplant) for my preference. clams: perfect. artichoke hearts (exploding brain emoji here). I ate it all. deep fried lemon slices. Tender hearts, fried crisp/crunchy. rosemary leaves. Desssert: hard choice between banana cake and the lemon bundt. Wife likes lemon cake, so . . . perfect. moist cake with lemon curd. We already had so much to drink but if I was to do it again, I would definitely have coffee with it. They use Coava. So good. Coming at 3pm makes it quiet, which I prefer (and is a stark contrast to loud and bustle of evenings). the micro-mini-est of complaints. The floor seems greasy/slippery. I was walking to the bathroom and registered danger to my spidey senses. Just under $200 for the experience. Worth it all. But I'm saving Cozy for special occasions. read more

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Highly recommended by another chef and restaurant owner for a flavorful meal. No vegetarian main coarse options other than salad and a starter and not willing to modify or adapt a vegi main coarse Sad - as. I Have to leave and go to the steak house next door which has two main coarse options vegetarian. Vibe of establishment is amazing with a good bar vibe. Hope the chef s able to modify options in the future read more

Francisco was our server. He was great, friendly, engaging. Sat at the Chef's Counter. I recommend a up close look at the food preparation. Had the Goat. Cheese Dumplings, Prawns, and Salmon. All dishes were amazing. Crafted cocktails and Sangria, yum. Beautiful setting. Enjoyed myself thoroughly. Best restaurant in Salem for food quality, taste, and cost. read more

Delicious food items and nice atmosphere. Great customer service and attention to detail by the wait staff.

The Wine Pairing dinner was easily Michelin star worthy. That was one of the best dinner experiences I've ever had. Every single meal was unique, originally crafted and perfectly matched with each glass of wine. The Cozy owner & the vineyard of the night explains how they created all the foods and drinks served, offering both an awesome learning experience and inviting environment. This dinner took the number 1 spot of the best dinner experience I've ever had. read more

I have been here once, when visiting from out of town. It is downtown, and parking might be a little ways a way, so if you have mobility issues, you may need to consider that. But, overall, the atmosphere, the food, the service were all very gratifying. Pricing gets up there, as with all small plate restaurants, but it was a fun place to try! The dishes we shared were: - A picture of sangria which was lovely - A salad with pickled strawberries and rhubarb and spicy hazelnuts which was delicious - Goat cheese dumplings with garlic bread, which was tasty - Sirloin Steak with mushroom sauce was very nice - Grilled asparagus with crispy prosciutto and lemon vinaigrette which was wonderful - Patatas bravas were okay - House made brioche with war, salted honey which was unique It was a very enjoyable dining experience! I would gladly come back! read more

Great ambiance. Good food. I think it would be a great place for larger party than just the wife and I. The portions are quite large and are made for sharing. I was kind of taken back by the prices on the menu but after receiving our food realized that a lot of the portions are for sharing. With that we over ordered for just the two of us. Took food home. Unfortunately I'm traditionally not one that likes leftovers. You'll love the atmosphere here no doubt. And the food is well presented and quite good. The one thing that kind of bugged me was that we had multiple servers during our visits. There seemed to be a lack of continuity to it all. We had to wave someone down to ask for additional items multiple times instead of our waiter noticing and attending to us. I also thought the way they do the tipping is weird. I didn't notice that a tip had already been placed on our bill and ended up adding an additional sizable tip. I thought the bill seemed rather high but.... Didn't notice until I got home. That one was on me. My bad. We've been twice now (figured everyone can have a bad night) but second visit the service was even worse. I doubt we'll return. read more