Really nice place in downtown Salem. It surprised me a bit, as it's located in the conference center.... have a drink, the onion rings or a pizza (recommend the smoked salmon one). And: free wireless internet in the entire dining room.
Keywords: Italian / Pizza, Internet (Free), Bar, Restaurant, Everyone, Cheap (US$ 5 - US$ 10), Dinner, Moderate (US$ 11 - US$ 20), American, Lunch
For casual Salem, this high-end restaurant in the Phoenix Grand Hotel provides excellent local cuisine. Lunches are busy with business people; reservations recommended. Ambience is lovely, with an open circular fire pit and expansive bar. Great for a dinner date to impress, or a martini happy hour after work. They offer wine tasting Tues. nights (last I checked).
Keywords: Romantic, Dress up, Local / Regional food, Dress casual, Steakhouse / Meat, Good for first date, Wine Tasting / Tasting Menu, Bar, Good wine list, Restaurant, Fireplace, No smoking, With a group, Happy Hour, Dinner, Pacific Northwest, Moderate (US$ 11 - US$ 20), "In" place / People watching, American, With business partners, As a senior citizen, As a couple, Lunch, Seafood, Eating late