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Looking for a family-friendly place to eat in Salem, Oregon? Our updated guide highlights local restaurants for casual breakfasts, pizza nights, food-cart variety, rainy-day activities, outdoor outings, celebrations, and meals with different dietary needs.
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Ask for the bread...I wanted more so I asked who the bakery was and the waiter proudly told me Piazza Italia's bread was baked in house by he and family each morning. It was so good..chewy soft, delicious. The dipping sauce of extra virgin olive oil with balsamic did the trick. , I knew I was in a right place. The linguini with clams and Rigatoni with Bolonese sauce were simply delicious. Good ingredients done well. The interior is decorated in Italian futbol jerseys and memorabilia. Service was warm and friendly...happy, happy...
Jenniferkimchi All reviews
Tori is AMAZING
We had an amazing experience, and a huge part of that was thanks to our waitress, Tori! We had a LARGE party with several kids and some goofy, silly adults, and she handled all of us like an absolute champ! 😂❤️ Tori was so friendly, patient, and engaging with everyone at the table. She didn’t just take our order and walk away—she genuinely interacted with us, made us feel welcome, and kept up with our big, lively group with such a wonderful attitude. Serving a large party is no easy task, especially when kids and playful adults are involved, but she made the entire experience enjoyable! It’s not every day you come across someone who can handle a crowd like ours while still making everyone feel special. Tori truly went above and beyond, and she deserves recognition for the incredible job she did. If we come back, we would absolutely love to have her as our waitress again! Thank you, Tori, for making our experience so memorable! You are amazing at what you do! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Liandra P. All reviews
Adorable old-time restaurant with bar counter seating also. We popped in for the fresh hot cheese curds and soft yummy pretzels. Washed it down with a German beer. And the brown mustard dipping sauce was the best. Service was stellar. We did not save room for the carrot cake and got too distracted by the rest of this wonderful town and didn't go back. Next time!! And the clock!!! My favorite thing in Oregon.
Christine Torres Hicks All reviews
Delicious Meals for a Great Price!
Our family eats at AJ's for the amazing food, friendly staff, and great prices. From breakfast to dinner, we've always enjoyed great meals. Some of our faves are French Toast, Biscuits & Gravy, and Chicken Fried Chicken. And their burgers and sandwiches are stellar! Enjoy!
Jocelyn L. All reviews
Awesome place! I live in Woodburn and had no idea it was here. The owner is really nice and speaks both English and Spanish, which is great to know. He makes his own beer, and it is absolutely amazing! I felt at home here, which, tbh, isn’t always how I feel in Woodburn. It genuinely feels welcoming to everyone. The outside patio is super cute, and the inside is designed really well. You can tell there was a lot of attention to detail put into everything—even the menu! Definitely a hidden gem in Woodburn. I’ll be back :)
JustMyThoughts All reviews
The absolute best in Salem
This is by far the greatest restaurant that has ever been to Salem. Rudy’s isn’t even missed when these guys are in town. We have brought many friends to this place and all have had fantastic experiences. Please I beg you to give this restaurant a try.
John A. All reviews
We usually prefer small local restaurants, but this Applebee’s has become one of our go to spots! Everything we’ve tried has been really good and we’ve never left disappointed. The staff is always friendly and welcoming. Even though it’s a chain, this location has a comfortable, family feel. The sign says “Neighborhood Applebee’s” and that’s exactly what it feels like!
JM All reviews
Loved this restaurant and had a great dining experience here. Chicken sandwhich was soggy but tasted good. Great interior and views from the deck.
Nolan Smith All reviews
Need to start by saying what an absolute pleasure it was to be served by Spencer! My friend and I stopped in from out of town on our way home, and even though we came in less than an hour before close, Spencer immediately made us feel welcomed and comfortable! I could honestly keep going on and on, but my point is this place was the PERFECT end to our day, from the beautiful patio view, a tasty and unique menu , and of course Spencer’s exceptional service!! Thank you so much, we will be back!
Bree Kempker All reviews
Food was great, atmosphere is also good and the portions are huge. I highly recommend it!
PAOLA KENNEDY All reviews
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