Commercial St SE corridor, Salem, Portland, Oregon

Best Little Roadhouse

Dining
Tavern & Tap
4.3(3583)

Known For

  • Prime rib
  • Ribeye steak
  • Marionberry Mojito
  • Rolls with honey butter

Insider Tips

Best Time

Arrive early for dinner or visit on weekday evenings; get there before peak dinner to avoid waits

Ideal For

Family dinners with kidsCasual group celebrations and birthdaysSolo diners looking for hearty steaks

Pro Tip

Get there early to beat the dinner rush and leave time to play the 18-hole mini-golf after your meal

Editorial Review

Best Little Roadhouse is the kind of loud, friendly American joint that survives by doing a few things very well. Picture a busy family room of a restaurant: sticky-fingered kids plotting a post-dinner round on the 18-hole mini-golf, booths full of regulars, and a long bar where folks nurse Marionberry Mojitos while catching the game. The kitchen turns out honest steaks and burgers—prime rib and ribeye arrive buttery and unapologetic, and the house rolls with honey butter are something to plan a meal around. Service can swing from warm and accommodating to brusque on hurried nights, but there’s a communal pulse here that keeps people coming back. Locals treat it like a reliable family night out; visitors stop in for the atmosphere and sizable portions. It’s community-first, approachable, and a little rowdy in the best way. If you want polished fine dining, go elsewhere. If you want big plates, easy drinks, and a place where kids still race to the miniature green, this is your stop on Commercial Street.

Price Level

$$

Contact

+1 503-365-7225

Outdoor Seating

Reservations Available

Sports Viewing

Hours

  • Sunday: 11AM - 9PM
  • Monday: 11AM - 9PM
  • Tuesday: 11AM - 9PM
  • Wednesday: 11AM - 9PM
  • Thursday: 11AM - 9PM
  • Friday: 11AM - 10PM
  • Saturday: 11AM - 10PM

Frontier Insights

Major destination with tourist appeal

Tourist Awareness

LevelUnknown
  • Good for watching sports
  • Outdoor seating available
  • Reservations accepted
Data confidence: high(4 sources)
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