Hello! What just happened? We toodled downtown Salem to…read moreparticipate in Salem Burger Week, and our first stop was Wolfhounds Bar & Grill. The establishment is lovely; the decor is modern and clean with cute Wolfhound art featured throughout. We ordered the featured Jalapeño Popper Smash: two smash patties with habanero ghost pepper jack cheese, pomegranate bacon jam, cream cheese spread, serrano aioli, and pickled jalapeños on a toasted pretzel bun. While we waited, we sipped on a well cocktail. The burger was incredible--innovative and very well thought out. The service was prompt and engaging. I can really tell the staff has a passion for everything they do; it's very refreshing and definitely deserves a shot and repeated business!

We walked in on a whim for our first visit -- no homework, no planning. We will definitely return…read more Ambiance: comfortable, both cool and cozy. Music was excellent; audible but not intrusive. Comfy chairs. Lower lighting, well placed. Service was excellent, friendly and fast. I think our server's name was Mikayla; a gem. Attentive and observant but never intrusive. Drinks: my old fashioned was absolutely perfect and my husband's margarita was fine. Appetizers: beer cheese was well balanced and a bit runny, which I prefer over the library paste version some places serve. The elotes dip was a standout, mildly spicy, with lime in the cilantro, and warm, crispy chips. (Whatever is in their seasoning for chips and fries should be sold separately -- I wanted to try it on everything.) We probably should have stopped there, as the portions were abundant, but our mains were amazing. Smash burger was insanely juicy, nice and onion-y with a few Crunchy Brown Bits around the edges. The roll was fresh and tender, with a good crust; flavorful, not just a shingle. The fries were the best I've had in Salem. Get the garlic-thyme upgrade; you won't regret it. My ribeye was cooked perfectly. Unfortunately they were out of both compound butters, apparently due to a busy Friday, but everything was well seasoned. The vegetable of the day was roasted Brussels sprouts with a sweet-and-salty sauce, almost like kettle corn; amazing. The outer leaves were caramelized without being burned, and the hearts were tender but not mushy. Crispy fried onions were perfect. Fried potatoes were fine, and enriched by their placement between the steak and the sprouts. The diners who came in before us were all smiles when they left, so it wasn't a fluke. Can't wait to come back!

We went in there today, and were very happy with the service and the ambience…read more I told our waitress it was our first time there, and she bent over backwards to make sure our questions were answered. She went and asked the cook to see if it was celiac friendly. I had street tacos, and my wife had fresh made chips and quac. The food was very good. We would recommend Side Hustle.

Side Hustle Bar seems like a great spot for a younger crowd. We went to watch the fight, have a few…read morebeers, and grab some food. The wings and empanadas were both tasty, and we enjoyed our first round of drinks. The atmosphere was lively, but I do wish the music had been turned down a bit during the fight. It was difficult to hear what was happening, which was the main reason we were there. The bar has some nice extras, including an upstairs area with pool tables and a back room with slot machines, giving people plenty to do. Service was decent when it wasn't busy, but once the crowd picked up, it took quite a while to get drinks and eventually close out our tab. There was also some confusion with our bill. My husband had already paid for our food and first round of beers on a separate tab, but our server wasn't aware of it and initially tried to charge me for items that had already been paid for. We were able to get it sorted out, but it was a little frustrating. Overall, it was a good experience, and I can see why people enjoy it. It's just not really my scene, so I probably won't be back. That said, if you're looking for a lively bar with games, drinks, and a younger crowd, it may be right up your alley.

I went here for brunch...no champagne. Ordered mozzarella…read moresticks and loaded nachos because i asked the bartender which was better. Quesadilla or nachos, she said the quesadilla wasn't anything special.. Both plates came out at same time. She says we're out of marinara so i gave you ranch.. Then she said i took four dollars off your nachos because we didn't have meat. My loaded nachos had liquid cheese, sour cream, tomato's and onions I'm not upset with the bartender i just wish she would have started with those things i would have left!

Checked this bar and grill out by looking at Yelp comments and took a chance. Absolutely Friendly…read moreplace and although obviously a local dive hangout, was treated very nice and they the place was clean. Menu looked like regular bar fare but was talked into a ribeye steak, baked potato and house salad by the bartender that was one one the best I have had in my 20 years of traveling. Exactly how I wanted it. Delicious. With tip....$20 !!! Drinks were well poured and that bill didn't hurt the pocket book either. Totally recommend this bar and grill for a good evening.

We have heard so many good things about half penny and finally decided to give it a try. We were…read morenot disappointed. We went on a Sunday off hours time so they were very slow. We were going to sit outside but due to it being their slow time they said they didn't have enough staff for that right now so we opted to sit at the bar. It was clean and not sticky. Through out our stay we were checked on multiple times which was nice. The food was really good. We didn't even finish the tots because the burgers filled us up. They have tons of live music through out the week. It's definitely a great place to relax and catch up with friends

We eat here at least twice each month. Tonight, I tried their fish and chips. The fish was perfect…read more- flaky but not dry, with a flavorful breading. The house-made tartar and fry sauces were very good. A full house kept the staff busy, but they were still attentive and friendly. A band was about four songs into their set when I left. The house sound system does a great job of making sure everyone can hear the band, but the overall noise level was such that folks had to shout to have a conversation. They do post an entertainment schedule, so if you go there to visit with friends, do it when there are no bands playing. From prior experience, I highly recommend the "Dave's Insane" sandwich.

Wanted to try some broasted chicken so I made the drive to Alibi Bar & Grill. I was warmly greeted…read moreby Nathan, one of the bartenders on duty. I ordered an Old Fashioned to start while I looked over their menu. I did order the Chicken along with JoJo potatoes. The alibi is a lively local establishment with a lot of regulars. There was an NFL game in progress and the patrons were taking advantage of their multiple TVs. The chicken dinner arrived and I snacked on the jojos while waiting for the chicken to cool down a bit. Once I did bit into the chicken it was extremely tasty. The skin was crisp and the meat was moist and tender. I enjoyed the meal. This was a nice diversion from my regular bar & grill. I will definitely make the trip back.

We absolutely love this local bar! The staff are all great, and the prices are amazing for the…read morequality that you receive... I love that there is pool tables and a jukebox for music that you can pick plus the variety of people and choices is amazing. The food is great.

Food was amazing and service was on point! Great bartender Malina was awesome! Matt did a great…read morejob cooking! It's a small place but definitely worth the stop

Small place with pub food and a pool table, but apparently caters to the gamblers. I met a friend…read morehere for the first time, and while the server was nice, she insisted I needed a double shot. The butterfly shrimp was tasty, but the sauce, not so much. We thought we'd play a few games of pool, but there was an obnoxious and very loud guy gambling and yelling across the place, so we left.

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.

Don't do it to yourself!!!…read more I can't think of bad enough words to call that manager. He came up with a BS excuse not to serve me, couldn't get his facts straight on the reasoning, and lied straight to my face. There are PLENTY of other bars in the area where your money will be better spent. I'm starting to think maybe they're going out of business and you can 100% tell why. I am a respectable, well intentioned, man. I cannot believe the audacity of that punk manager!

Let's get the food out of the way... this is a DIVE, the food is functional. That said the hot dog…read moreis better than average. Staff is cool as hell - had the premier league on tv already when I walked in. Guinness was cold and perfectly poured. Chatty crowd and nice people. What more do you want from a Dive bar?