5 Best Restaurants in Salem OR
Updated 11 October 2026 · 34 restaurants in Salem OR considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This list covers restaurants across Salem OR, ranked by a weighted Google rating with a minimum of 300 reviews per business. Thirty-four qualifying businesses were considered. It is meant for anyone choosing where to eat in the city, from quick lunches to dinner out. Each entry lists the cuisine, the price range where Google shows one, the hours, and the themes reviewers mention most often.
#1
Spicee Bite
★ 4.9 (379 Google reviews)Indian restaurant
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Spicee Bite is an Indian restaurant at 176 Liberty St NE, rated 4.9 on Google from 379 reviews. It is open daily, with Sunday hours from 11 am to 7 pm and other days until 9 pm. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, delivery, outdoor seating, catering, vegetarian and vegan options, beer, and a braille menu. Reviewers mention flavorful dishes, spice levels that can be adjusted on request, generous portions, and a short wait at lunch. Reviewers also describe the staff as kind.
Best for: Flavorful Indian dishes with vegetarian options
- Address
- 176 Liberty St NE, Salem, OR 97301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon 11 am–9 pm; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–7 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#2
The Easy Otter
★ 4.8 (531 Google reviews)Restaurant$10–20 per person
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The Easy Otter is a restaurant at 130 High St SE, rated 4.8 on Google from 531 reviews. Google lists a price range of $10 to $20. It is closed on Tuesdays, and on other days it serves in two windows, late morning to mid-afternoon and then evening. Google lists breakfast, brunch, dine-in, takeaway, delivery, beer, and wine. Reviewers mention chicken and waffles, beignets, and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. One take-out customer said the order arrived about 20 minutes after a 15-minute quote.
Best for: Brunch, chicken and waffles, and beignets
- Address
- 130 High St SE, Salem, OR 97301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–3 pm, 4–9 pm; Mon 11 am–3 pm, 4–9 pm; Sat 11 am–3 pm, 4–9 pm; Sun 10 am–3 pm, 4–7 pm; Thu 11 am–3 pm, 4–9 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 11 am–3 pm, 4–9 pm
#3
Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro
★ 4.7 (2,875 Google reviews)Brunch restaurant$20–30 per person
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Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro is a brunch restaurant at 140 17th St NE, rated 4.7 on Google from 2,875 reviews. Google lists a price range of $20 to $30. It is open most days from early morning until 2 pm, and it is closed on Tuesdays. Google lists a fireplace, breakfast, takeaway, cocktails, coffee, and vegan and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention large portions, pancakes including a lemon curd version, spiced chai, and biscuits and gravy. Some note waits of around 40 minutes at busy times.
Best for: Large breakfast portions and pancakes
- Address
- 140 17th St NE, Salem, OR 97301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 8 am–2 pm; Mon 8 am–2 pm; Sat 6:45 am–2 pm; Sun 6:45 am–2 pm; Thu 8 am–2 pm; Tue Closed; Wed 8 am–2 pm
#4
Happy Bibimbap House
★ 4.7 (2,582 Google reviews)Korean restaurant$10–20 per person
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Happy Bibimbap House is a Korean restaurant at 635 Chemeketa St NE, rated 4.7 on Google from 2,582 reviews. Google lists a price range of $10 to $20. It is closed on Mondays and open from 11 am to 9 pm on other days. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, delivery, a private dining room, and vegan and vegetarian options. Reviewers mention bibimbap, bulgogi bento boxes, and Duk Mandu Guk, a soup with rice cakes and dumplings. Several say the food tastes close to what they had in Korea, and staff helped with gluten-free choices.
Best for: Bibimbap and Korean soups
- Address
- 635 Chemeketa St NE, Salem, OR 97301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11 am–9 pm; Mon Closed; Sat 11 am–9 pm; Sun 11 am–9 pm; Thu 11 am–9 pm; Tue 11 am–9 pm; Wed 11 am–9 pm
#5
The Cozy Taberna
★ 4.7 (1,380 Google reviews)Spanish restaurant$50–100 per person
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The Cozy Taberna is a Spanish restaurant at 249 Liberty St NE, Suite 140, rated 4.7 on Google from 1,380 reviews. Google lists a price range of $50 to $100. It is open daily, with weekend hours starting at 10 am. Google lists a wine list, cocktails, late-night food, happy hour, and outdoor seating. Reviewers mention bacon-wrapped dates, patatas bravas, steaks, and an open kitchen where guests can watch the chefs. Others describe a speakeasy-style downstairs room and online reservations.
Best for: Celebrations, tapas and cocktails
- Address
- 249 Liberty St NE #140, Salem, OR 97301, United States
- Hours
- Fri 11:30 am–9 pm; Mon 11:30 am–9 pm; Sat 10 am–9 pm; Sun 10 am–9 pm; Thu 11:30 am–9 pm; Tue 11:30 am–9 pm; Wed 11:30 am–9 pm
How we made this list
We looked at 34 restaurants in Salem OR with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then ranked by weighted Google rating across the city, 300 reviews minimum. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 11 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- Happy Bibimbap House and The Cozy Taberna take reservations, useful on weekend evenings.
- For an early start, Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro opens at 6:45 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated restaurant on this list?
Spicee Bite ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.9 from 379 reviews. The Easy Otter is second at 4.8 from 531 reviews.
Which restaurants in Salem OR are open late?
None of these stays open past midnight. The latest to close is Spicee Bite, at 9 pm.
How much does it cost at these restaurants?
Google lists these price ranges per person: The Easy Otter $10–20; Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro $20–30; Happy Bibimbap House $10–20; The Cozy Taberna $50–100. The others do not list a price range.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Spicee Bite, The Easy Otter, Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro, Happy Bibimbap House and The Cozy Taberna.
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