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ADAM'S RIB SMOKE HOUSE

(5.0 Score)
1210 State Street,
Salem, OR 97301 Directions

Since 2003

Specialities:

✓Buffalo Burger ✓Salmon Burger ✓Beyond Burger (v) ✓Pulled Pork ✓Pulled Chicken ✓Turkey Breast ✓Double Smoked Ham ✓BLT ✓Kielbasa Sausage ✓Po Boy ✓Chopped Brisket ✓Turkey Club ✓Tri Tip ✓Reuben ✓Low Carb Meal ✓Smokehouse Nachos ✓Smoked Salmon ✓Smoked Tri Tip ✓Pulled Chicken ✓Turkey Breast ✓Double Smoked Ham ✓BLT ✓Kielbasa Sausage ✓Po Boy ✓Chopped Brisket ✓Turkey Club ✓Tri Tip ✓Reuben

" Adam's Rib Smoke House is a family-run restaurant known for their slow-smoked meats and tasty homemade sides. Mike & Katrina Adams and their family are the proud owners, chefs, and even the glorified dishwashers of the restaurant. Adam's Rib Smoke House serves delicious American BBQ, burgers, sandwiches, and has a Taproom with over 50 beers on tap. This is one of Salem’s top spots for local microbrews. For over 20 years, they have provided great food for all kinds of events. They specialize in Santa Maria-style BBQ, with meats smoked over natural hardwoods. Their sides, such as signature poquito beans and creamy red potato salad, are made fresh in-house. They also offer reasonable family meals, online ordering, and catering. Adam's Rib takes pride in giving customers great food, a welcoming atmosphere, and a top-notch experience.

2026 Highlights: Adam's Rib Smoke House provides a mobile BBQ food truck for weddings, fundraisers, parties, and corporate events of any size. "

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Best BBQ in the Mid Willamette Valley in 2016
License #15083694

Menu:

Meats By The Pound
Pulled Pork $18.00
Pulled Chicken $18.00
Ham $19.00
Turkey Breast $19.00
Chopped Brisket $22.00
Kielbasa $19.00
Tri Tip $24.00
Salmon $32.00
Smoked Ribs
St. Louis Pork Ribs Or Beef Ribs
13 Rack $19.00
12 Rack $22.00
Full Rack $29.00
Smoked Meat Combos
1 Meat $19.00
2 Meats $22.00
3 Meats $25.00
4 Meats $29.00
Flame Grilled Angus Beef Burgers
Hamburger 13 Lb. $13.00
Hamburger 12 Lb. $14.00
Cheeseburger 13 Lb. $15.00
Cheeseburger 12 Lb. $16.00
Steak House Burger 13 Lb. $15.00
Steak House Burger 12 Lb. $16.00
Kentucky Bourbon Burger 13 Lb. $15.00
Kentucky Bourbon Burger 12 Lb. $16.00
Bacon Burger 13 Lb. $15.00
Bacon Burger 12 Lb. $16.00
Salads
Fresh Green Salad $9.00
Caesar Salad $9.00
Chef Salad $15.00
Western Salad $10.00

Discount:

10% Off to Willamette University Students

Contact:

(503) 362-2194 (503) 362-2196

Mon-Thu: 11am - 8pm
Fri & Sat: 11am - 9pm
Sun: Closed

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ROGER THAT BBQ

(4.9 Score)
1492 Brush College Road Northwest,
Salem, OR 97304 Directions

Since 2013

Specialities:

✓Pitmaster ✓Family Meal ✓Boss ✓Ribs ✓Brisket ✓Pulled Pork ✓Chicken Breast ✓BBQ Chicken ✓BBQ Brisket ✓BBQ Pulled Pork ✓Cuban ✓Prime Rib French Dip ✓Pastrami ✓Steak and Cheese ✓Brisket Philly ✓Chicken Bacon Ranch ✓3 Cheese Philly ✓Buffalo Chicken ✓Brisket ✓Pork ✓1/2 Rack Ribs ✓Full Rack ✓Chicken ✓Brisket Combo ✓Brisket ✓BBQ Combos ✓Baby Back Ribs ✓½ Rack ✓Pulled Pork Combo

" Roger That BBQ serves delicious BBQ plates and sandwiches in a cozy, rustic setting. Their goal is to serve tasty BBQ at fair prices, using locally sourced meats and homemade sauces. The restaurant ensures perfect flavor by using hand-picked local meats and homemade sauces. Their skilled pitmasters make fresh, flavorful meats every day. Roger That BBQ also caters for events like office lunches, birthday parties, and weddings, serving anywhere from 10 to 1,000 guests. They have private and semi-private event spaces and have been featured in the Statesman Journal, The Oregonian, and KGW Channel 8 News for their outstanding BBQ experience. Outdoor seating and takeout are also available for your convenience.

2026 Highlights: Roger That BBQ is founded and owned by pitmaster Roger Schneider; the restaurant brings authentic Texas-style wood-fired pit barbecue to the Pacific Northwest. "

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Menu:

Meat By The Pound
Brisket $26.00
Pork $16.75
12 Rack Ribs $17.75
Full Rack $29.75
Chicken $15.50
Combos
Pitmaster $65.00
Family Meal $80.00
Boss $26.00
Ribs $21.25
Brisket $26.00
Pulled Pork $15.50
Chicken Breast $15.50
Sandwiches
BBQ Chicken $12.00
BBQ Brisket $16.00
BBQ Pulled Pork $12.25
Cuban $14.25
Prime Rib French Dip $15.00
Pastrami $15.50
Phillys
Steak And Cheese $16.00
Brisket Philly $16.00
Chicken Bacon Ranch $15.00
3 Cheese Philly $17.00
Buffalo Chicken $14.00

Contact:

(503) 363-6716

Thu & Fri: 11am - 8pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm - 5pm
Mon-Wed: Closed

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CHANG'S MONGOLIAN GRILL SALEM

(4.9 Score)
3928 Center Street Northeast,
Salem, OR 97301 Directions

Since 1986

Specialities:

✓Single Bowl ✓Two Bowls ✓One Bowl ✓Chocolate Overload Torte ✓Caramel Apple Granny

" Chang's Mongolian Grill Salem is a fun, casual restaurant where you can build your own all-you-can-eat meal. You start by filling a bowl with your choice of raw meats, fresh vegetables, and tasty sauces from a buffet bar. Next, you hand your bowl to the chefs, who cook everything right in front of you on a giant, hot iron grill. Every meal comes with free rice, warm wraps, and soup. The restaurant operates as a buffet where you select raw ingredients and watch chefs cook them fresh on a massive open-top circular grill.

2026 Highlights: Chang's Mongolian Grill Salem offers a variety of fresh vegetable and noodle choices for vegan options, along with a specialized kids' menu for younger diners, where children aged 4 and under eat for free with a paid adult. "

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Menu:

Lunch $19.95
Dinner $23.95
Kids (5-10)
Lunch $10.00
Dinner $12.00

Contact:

(503) 373-9779

LUNCH
Mon-Fri: 11:30am - 2:15pm
Sat & Sun: 12pm - 2:45pm DINNER
Mon-Sun: 5pm - 9pm

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ADAM'S RIB SMOKE HOUSE REVIEWS

I've only been once, but our experience was exceptional. Lots to choose from, including mains/meats and sides; everything reasonably priced. Service was very friendly, helpful. We got a variety of items -- some better than others, but all quite good, so no complaints. All the bbq sauces kept things interesting (hefeweizen and pumpkin were awesome). Definitely recommend getting the combos and sharing, so you're not married to any one thing.

I really enjoyed this place. Super tender brisket with super tasty bbq sauces. The sides can be a bit sparse but the staff and owner seem to actually be passionate. Me and my boyfriend came a little bit late but they were still kind and also didn't rush us out. Owner was in and super nice as well. Ate all our food and were very happy. Keep at it Adam. We are coming back for more sauces to try. Girl up front was also such a sweetheart hope she has a wonderful day.

GREAT food, the daily specials are priced well for what you get. The food is made fresh when you order it and is always hot. I only go there two to four times a month on average, but the counter staff does their best to remember my name. Downsides are the loud back door that can startle you, and the suggested tips when paying with a card.

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ROGER THAT BBQ REVIEWS

Great, no-frills, traditional BBQ. Brisket, pulled pork, hot link, all the standards you’d expect at one of those awesome road-side stands along a back-country highway somewhere in Mississippi. Full disclosure: you don’t come here for atmosphere, you come here for awesome, bbq and friendly service. Only open Thursday through Sunday when we went.

Had the full rack of ribs and prime rib French dip. The food was terrific excuse me is terrific. The love really comes through in the flavor. You can really tell when a barbecue joint actually cares about the meat quality and the customers who come in. We can't wait to try everything on the menu! See you soon.

These guys know smoked meats! Great food, nice sized portions, and friendly service. What more could you ask for! Go getcha some.

CHANG'S MONGOLIAN GRILL SALEM REVIEWS

I've been coming here since I was a kid and it's been a consistently great experience for decades. Your food comes out exactly how you like it because you have total control over what goes into your food. The sauce recommendations are a good place to start, and it's fun to change things up as well. There's also toppings at the bar for after your food is cooked, which is all lovely. It's very family friendly here, with good seating and tiered pricing.

I went there for the first time ever...on my birthday because it was free, to be honest, realizing that if it's good I will return. And so I will because everything was GREAT! Especially because my server (Gulina) and another person named Lauren did a fantastic job. BTW the cooks(never got their names) we're also fantastic! Yep! As 'Arny' might say - "Don't Worry! I'll be back.

Had a great time with great food. Well maintained and up to date. Great management. Came here for lunch. Food was delicious and we had lots of options. Waiters and waitresses we're on top of their tables. Can be a busy rush right when the doors open. Lunch is only a few hours.

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ADAM'S RIB SMOKE HOUSE Total Inspection Points: 119/120
Business Hours: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.4K: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

ROGER THAT BBQ Total Inspection Points: 118/120
Business Hours: 8
Acknowledgments: 10
Menu Images: 10
Complete Info: 10
Contact Info: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Online Order: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 2.6K: 10
Video: 10

TBR® Inspection Score Report

CHANG'S MONGOLIAN GRILL SALEM Total Inspection Points: 117/120
Complete Info: 9
Contact Info: 9
Social Media: 9
Acknowledgments: 10
Business Hours: 10
Menu Images: 10
Exact Services: 10
Legitimate Ratings: 10
Location Proximity: 10
Pricing: 10
Reviews Accuracy of 1.7K: 10
Video: 10