Always great food with generous portions . We tried the Chicken Enchiladas and the Bison Burger …read more It was awesome in every way. Service was excellent and with a smile . Really wish people would realize this place is one of those rare hole in the wall Diner /Bar& grill you must frequent often and spread the word . The drink specials were some of the best prices I've seen for happy hour by far for this kind of establishment .Gave this establishment 5 stars and 2 thumbs up. Stop by when you are in the Salem area, you will appreciate the food / and service it has to offer .

Best service by far ever, Kiki was my bartender and she was so sweet and very attentive and managed…read morethe busy environment. Everything on the menu looked amazing.

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.

2 Horrible experiences with the same staff on two different weekends! My boyfriend ordered a coors…read morebanquet on draft..The shorter bartender with short brownish black hair came back super cheerful to let us know that the keg spat out in the middle of her pouring the banquet so she "just topped it off with coors LIGHT"... then she handed my boyfriend the drink and walked away laughing... since when did that become appropriate bartending service? A couple weeks prior to that incident she did something equally dumbfounding..My best friend and I ordered two ciders and when we went back to our table to take a sip we shocked because what we just drank was clearly not a cider but what seemed like AN IPA? So we went back up the bar thinking she made an honest mistake..NOPE! She said "yeah the one you wanted ran out so I just gave you those"... WHAT???! Whyyyyy would two girls who ordered a low percent fruity cider want an 11% dry imperial IPA??!?? WHYYY again would you not give us a choice, and just serve us whatever? You don't know peoples allergies/tolerances (I mean seriously 6 vs. 11 percent is crazy). So over it.. telling all my friends to not come here anymore. Ps. They let people who smell like poopoo and peepee sit at the bar and offend everyone around them with their odor.

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 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.

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 always eat here on Sunday mornings after church and sometimes one or two times during the week…read more It our place to go because of the staff, the atmosphere and the prices. At this point the staff knows us and sometimes has our drinks out before we even sit down. It is like family and we share good and bad times and a hug or two when needed. We even go down once a week to play games and reconnect after a busy week. When we have company in town this is our go to place for a meal. They are very accommodating in making changes to our food orders with additions or sometimes making something that is not on the menu. The prices are amazing and the food most of the time is excellent. There has been a time or two it has been cold but that is when they are exceptionally busy. The only reason I did not give them a 5 star is that recently there have been a lot of staff changes. Several of our favorite servers left because of the management. This has changed the whole environment, and it is has lost some of the family feeling. We still go with hopes that things will go back to normal but one of the new staff has already left. If management reads this, please realize that the staff is what makes the restaurant and keeps people coming back.

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.

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?

Stopped for a quick lunch while in town and was pleasantly surprised by the lunch menu and daily…read morespecials. Decent burger and fries.

2025.09.21 Sunday 5:30pm…read more Cool bar, not crowded today, just missed happy hour (5pm). No one wants to watch the Chiefs vs Giants I guess? Super chill. Ordered fish tacos, comes with 3, decent heat, and tortilla chips. Two tiny sauce cups were a little challenging to get chips into but you can break the chips or dump the sauce. Unknown price, will find out when we get the check. Wings were good, 7 for $13.50 Might only be one server on the floor, she's also the only one currently working behind the bar. She was friendly and helpful.