Top 10 Cultural Restaurants In Salem, Oregon
While Salem, Oregon, doesn’t quite have the same hipster credentials as nearby Portland, this romantic and quaint city has a good sprinkling of museums, gardens and theaters. As the capital of Oregon, Salem is worth visiting for its history and character, while the surrounding Willamette Valley boasts award-winning wines and breweries. These ten must-try cultural restaurants offer some of the best examples of local culinary culture.
1. Roberts Crossing
Bar, Restaurant, American, Dessert
2. ACME Café
Restaurant, American
3. Maven
Maven
Located in downtown Salem, in a lovely 1800s art deco building, Maven brings a taste of the cosmopolitan life to the city. It is a romantic little gem, with atmospheric lighting and a hip, upmarket vibe, helped along by laid-back music. The small menu features eclectic and unique combinations of Italian and American cuisine, such as gnocchi mac and cheese, kale Caesar salad, anchovy pasta with wholewheat linguine, broken lasagna with walnut pesto, and grilled salmon over beet risotto. Another highlight is their expertly blended cocktails – try their signature drink, the Spa Martini, for a refreshing hit of mint, cucumber and vodka.
Maven, 383 State Street, Salem, OR, USA, +1 503 385 8648
5. Word of Mouth
Bistro, Restaurant, American
6. Wild Pear
Restaurant, Vietnamese, American, Soup, BBQ
7. Christo’s Pizzeria and Lounge
Restaurant, Pizzeria, Italian
8. Venti’s Café and Taphouse
Restaurant, American, Beer
9. Bentley’s Grill
Restaurant, Steakhouse, American
10. Andaluz
Bar, American, Beer, Wine, Cocktails, Pub Grub, Tapas
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