Lillian's Guidebook
Food Scene
Located down the road from the vineyard Airbnb and about 12 minutes from the downtown Airbnb. Hours vary - call or visit website before.
Current Summer Hours
DINNER
Wednesday & Friday 4:00-8:00
LUNCH
Thursday - Sunday 11:00-3:00
Minto Island Growers
3394 Brown Island Rd SLocated down the road from the vineyard Airbnb and about 12 minutes from the downtown Airbnb. Hours vary - call or visit website before.
Current Summer Hours
DINNER
Wednesday & Friday 4:00-8:00
LUNCH
Thursday - Sunday 11:00-3:00
Located just down the road, Lively Station offers small-market, Breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Craft cocktails, Beer garden and a fabulous Sunday brunch
Lively Station
3635 River Road SouthLocated just down the road, Lively Station offers small-market, Breakfast, lunch and dinner options. Craft cocktails, Beer garden and a fabulous Sunday brunch
Artisan pizzas & hearty salads. Rooftop seating/bar. Must make reservations for rooftop
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Basil & Board
500 Liberty St SEArtisan pizzas & hearty salads. Rooftop seating/bar. Must make reservations for rooftop
Bo & Vine Burger Bar
110 NW 3rd StUnique beef & chicken burgers
Local favorite. "Chee-Chah" has a great atmosphere & offers amazing Latin favorites. The brews & Margs are not to shabby either.
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Xicha Brewing Co.
576 Patterson St NWLocal favorite. "Chee-Chah" has a great atmosphere & offers amazing Latin favorites. The brews & Margs are not to shabby either.
Less than 2 miles away best little roadhouse offers delicious meals & fast service. Don't forget the mini golf
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Best Little Roadhouse
1145 Commercial St SELess than 2 miles away best little roadhouse offers delicious meals & fast service. Don't forget the mini golf
A short drive to the neighboring town, territory offers delicious meals right on the Willamette river.
Territory
201 Osprey LaneA short drive to the neighboring town, territory offers delicious meals right on the Willamette river.
La Margarita Rest and Grill
545 Ferry St SEGreat Mexican food. Quick service
If you're craving a fried chicken sandwich, real cheese curds, fried pickles, green tomatoes, alligator. and beignets this place is a must. You will not be disappointed. Make sure to check out their brunch on Sundays
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Noble Wave
189 Liberty St NEIf you're craving a fried chicken sandwich, real cheese curds, fried pickles, green tomatoes, alligator. and beignets this place is a must. You will not be disappointed. Make sure to check out their brunch on Sundays
Christo's Pizzeria & Lounge
1108 Broadway St NEDelicious pizza & fun lounge
Azuls Taco House Downtown
231 Court Street NortheastStreet Tacos
Indoor Food Hall with bar. You can't go wrong visiting Fork Forty. There's an option for everyone & might I add one of the best ice cream shops in town ( Slick Licks)
Fork Forty Food Hall
440 State StreetIndoor Food Hall with bar. You can't go wrong visiting Fork Forty. There's an option for everyone & might I add one of the best ice cream shops in town ( Slick Licks)
Delicious tapas style menu. Perfect for sharing or light eats. Great lamb shanks, steak & rib eye.
Sit at the chefs table for a great experience or dine at the bar!
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The Cozy Taberna
249 Liberty Street NortheastDelicious tapas style menu. Perfect for sharing or light eats. Great lamb shanks, steak & rib eye.
Sit at the chefs table for a great experience or dine at the bar!
Sightseeing
Iphakamisa yaseMinto-Brown Island
2200 Minto Island Rd SWBush's Pasture Park
890 Mission St SEIpaki yaseNtshonalanga yaseNtshonalanga
200 Water St NEThe Peter Courtney Minto Island Bridge
230 Front St SEAmphitheater
200 Water St NEDeepwood Museum & Gardens
1116 Mission St SEBush Park Rose Garden
600 Mission St SEWillamette Heritage Center
1313 Mill St SEHallie Ford Museum of Art
700 State StThe Reed Opera House Mall
189 Liberty St NEAdelman Peony Gardens
5690 Brooklake Rd NEWe love taking a walk at Bush Park & stopping by the greenhouse to see what they have growing.
Friends of Bush Gardens
We love taking a walk at Bush Park & stopping by the greenhouse to see what they have growing.
Coffee & Breakfast
Caffe Capri Reed
189 Liberty Street NortheastACME Cafe
110 Hansen Ave SFrench Press Coffee and Crepes
2725 Commercial St SELocal non profit coffee shop. My absolute favorite in town!!!
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Isaac's Coffee Wine & Dessert
201 Commercial St NELocal non profit coffee shop. My absolute favorite in town!!!
The Governor's Cup Coffee Roasters
471 Court St NEArchive Coffee & Bar
102 Liberty St NELocal favorite. Wait times can be long. Call ahead
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Word Of Mouth Neighborhood Bistro
140 17th St NELocal favorite. Wait times can be long. Call ahead
Lunch Favorites
Wildpear is known for their coconut curry soup & wildpear salad. You can't go wrong with their huge menu full of delicious bites. Make sure to try their housemade desserts & quiche
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Wild Pear
372 State StWildpear is known for their coconut curry soup & wildpear salad. You can't go wrong with their huge menu full of delicious bites. Make sure to try their housemade desserts & quiche
Ritter's is a staple downtown Salem. They offer individual size pizzas, salads, sandwiches & craft cocktails. Make sure to check them out during Happy Hour
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Ritter's Housemade Foods
102 Liberty St NERitter's is a staple downtown Salem. They offer individual size pizzas, salads, sandwiches & craft cocktails. Make sure to check them out during Happy Hour
Fine Dining
Rudy's Steakhouse
350 Chemeketa Street NortheastFine dining
Fine dining Italian food. Amazing atmosphere. Piano player some nights
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DaVinci Ristorante
180 High St SEFine dining Italian food. Amazing atmosphere. Piano player some nights
Amadeus Restaurant
135 Liberty St NE
Paradiso at the Grand Theatre
195 High Street NortheastThe Cozy Taberna
Bentley's
291 Liberty St SEBreweries, Cocktails & Bars
La Familia Cider
231 Court St NEGilgamesh Brewing
2065 Madrona Ave SESantiam Brewing Co.
2544 19th St SESparky's Brewing Company
1252 23rd St SEW Wallace
383 State StOur favorite craft cocktails
West Side Tap House
1594 Edgewater St NWLocated in West Salem
The Coin Jam
439 Court St NEArcade & Bar
Willamette Valley Wineries
Local wineries within 15 miles.
Willamette Valley Vineyards
8800 Enchanted Way SELocal Favorite
Coria Estates
8252 Redstone Ave SEAnkeny Vineyards & Winery
2565 Riverside Dr STrinity Vineyards
1031 Wahl Ln SCubanisimo Vineyards
1754 Best Rd NWAnkeny Vineyards & Winery
2565 Riverside Dr SSt. Innocent Winery
10052 Enchanted Way SECroft Vineyards
5475 River Rd SNamaste Vineyards Hwy 99 Tasting Room
3300 3798 S Pacific Hwy WTasting room located in independence
Bryn Mawr Vineyards
5935 Bethel Heights Rd NWA spectacular experience paired with food. Experience needs to be booked in advance. This will not disappoint & will be a memory for a lifetime
Open Claim Vineyards
2795 Ballard RoadA spectacular experience paired with food. Experience needs to be booked in advance. This will not disappoint & will be a memory for a lifetime
Left Coast Cellars
4225 N Pacific Hwy WJohan Vineyards
4285 N Pacific Hwy WBiodynamic wines in the van Duzer corridor
Quaint winery with amazing inexpensive wines, located next to Open Claim. New tasting room
Illahe Vineyards and Winery
3275 Ballard RdQuaint winery with amazing inexpensive wines, located next to Open Claim. New tasting room
Andante Vineyard
Eola Hills Wine Cellars
501 S Pacific Hwy WBjornson Vineyard
3635 Bethel Heights Rd NW