Table Five 08

My wife and I ate at the restaurant for lunch, the cost was acceptable similar to what you would spend at places like red robin. I had the pulled pork sandwich and my wife had the philly steak and cheese.
The pulled pork with the rosemary fries were very good. Flavors matched well and could recommend that option.
The philly steak and potato salad wasn’t the best. The philly was pretty good and my wife liked it but the meat was more chunks than shaved and a fairly plain taste. The potato salad was the downside of the meal. Horse radish was very heavy and one was enough to make me sneeze. Not exactly potato salad more like new potatoes with a dressing on it, also was warm which we weren’t expecting.
Cleared our plates other than the Salad wouldn’t be against going there but wouldn’t be the one to suggest it.

Overpriced appetizers. They definitely did not taste as good or serve as much as they should’ve for the price. I ordered the fish sandwich it was good but small. And the fries are good as well. The service was excellent.

Love this place. One place, on a very short list of restaurants in Salem that is consistantly good! Bartender is great too!

Our favorite place to eat until they took the rib eye off the menu, which I hope is just a seasonal move because it was earth shaking amazing! We came just for the rib eye but really enjoy a lot of their other dishes. The Rosemary fries, pork belly wraps… I could go on and on. Lots of reasons to love this place… great food service and staff, but if they are offering the rib eye you are in for a treat.

Probably the best meal I’ve ever had in a restaurant. I ordered the Wild Boar Ragu, and it was beyond description. The servers are incredibly knowledgeable and friendly, and the environment is welcoming to everyone. If you live around Salem, I highly recommend this place, and then stop by the Union Barrel for a night cap.

This is the first place we went to in Salem and it was always a favorite. The food was always consistently fresh and well made. The service was good and it was big enough to get a seat. Only slightly negative comment is the portions on some meals are small — which left some of my clients still hungry after the entrée.

Bartender is a healer! Made me a hot tittle toddie that cleared up my sniffles! Very attentive and supportive.
One of us ordered the pork belly and loved it!
One of us ordered the veggie curry and wouldn’t do it again. The sweet raisins and tough broccoli made it impossible for to finish.
One of us ordered the tortilla soup and it was too salty.
The chicken wings were super thought although the sauce is amazing!
The mushroom ramen just turned into murky opaque mystery and this all reminds me… Someone once told me: when you eat at a «American spot» don’t go for the ethnic food. They will never be as good as your favorite Thai or Korean spot. Next time I ordering the burger!!!

Finally, a restaurant in Salem that is as good as many in Portland. We get take out for dinner every weekend and they put the care of the appearance even in the to go boxes. The fries are great, nega maki is great, brushetta is to die for, calamari is prefect, all appetizers are great! They used to have a clam and sausage appetizer that was my favorite. For the entrée’s the duck is unbeatable, the skirt steak is great but was better with the mashed potatoes. I usually fill up on the appetizers… oh wait – the Burger is Awesome. The service is also great. For take out they label the boxes. Ask for the fries in the box to remain open if you are getting it to go otherwise they get soggy. Great Place! Great atmosphere!

Had dinner here last night (Saturday). Great service throughout. $ 95 for dinner for 2 with 1 appetizer, 1 cocktail, 2 glasses of wine. Very creative cocktail and food menus. All was good, but came up short in a couple of ways. Small portions for the cost. Small cocktail glass. Crab toasties appetizer was just 4 bites and was not freshly prepared – a bit soggy. Halibut entrée was the highlight of dinner – delicious and filling meal. Alaskan cod entrée was good, but the portions left me wanting more. Pana cotta dessert was yummy, but just a few bites. Again, service was excellent, but I think portions need to be evaluated at their price point.

A trendy foodie restaurant set in starkly modern room which is noisy due to lack of any soft surfaces. The service is upmarket and attentive, the food is fabulous. My Alaskan cod came with green beans, forbidden rice and a basil lime sauce. Each component had clearly defined flavors and textures. Very definitely yummy!

Outstanding! I so wish I lived here and could frequent this great little place. The service was excellent! From the moment we walked in the door we were acknowledged, welcomed and attended too without being hovered over. Our waiter was super helpful both In food choice and local tourist/​college info which was much appreciated. Plus he had an awesome mustache and style so what’s not to love about that?
Our food was fabulous! We tried the rosemary fries which were delicate and perfectly made and gone too soon. The kids mac and cheese was a dangerous addition to the table as it was tempting to eat that over the amazing selection we had. The skirt steak cooked perfectly and the roasted vegetables were so delicious!
The wine selection was extensive and ranged from expected restaurant prices and styles to a few superior options that are hard to find in smaller restaurants.
We would certainly be regulars if closer!!!

One word — Delicious! Pork belly lettuce wraps? I’m there! Tasty beyond belief, too. The Mac ‘N Cheese? Yum. Not too strong cheese but tons of flavor and depth. And to finish, savor a slice of cheesecake.

I have to say, this was one of the best dinners I’ve had in a long time. From the décor, to the very last bite, we had an amazing experience.
We started off with the crab toasties — which were perfect temperature, and full of flavor.
Next the pork belly wraps. MOST FLAVORFUL WRAPS EVER! Meat was so tender and a blast of goodness on your tastebuds.
The Mac and cheese. BACON, SRIRACHA, AND GREEN ONIONS?! Out. Of. This. World.
We split the halibut. The most tender and juicy fish with a bit of crunch around the outside. Definitely a must.
Of course we had wine, which were both amazing.
And ended dinner with the crème brûlée. So flavorful.
Every time I make a trip to Oregon, I’ll be making it a point to stop here for dinner!
And excellent service!

I am writing this review on dessert only. My lady and I wanted to to get some dessert, and decided to stop here. We were extremely impressed by the dessert that we ordered. It the the mouthwatering crème brûlée! This was the best I have ever tasted. The flavor of the vanilla bean, smooth texture, and the topping… Oh the topping is so perfect never burnt. So if you are looking for a great place with outstanding dessert with a great atmosphere come here.

Was traveling in the area for work and found this gem via Unilocal.It lived up to the reviews. Great drink selection, could use more taps but had plenty of beer, wine and cocktails to choose from. The spicy almond snack brought the heat and was a great small app. House salad — better than most… and they get creative with the dressings which had tons of flavor. Our party of 2 thoroughly enjoyed all 4 courses we had. Especially the cookie crust cheesecake. Will definitely make this my go-​to when I’m in the area!

Interesting world we stepped into choosing Table Five 08 for dinner.
The hoity toity factor here makes for good conversation. An overall enjoyable meal with good drinks and wonderful service. The dining room felt cramped with the table layout. get to know your neighbors.
Complimentary Argon gas service is a plus I’m thinking, not a clue this was a thing prior to visiting so… another fun conversation.
The drinks.
Tonight the Monkey Dies — delicious
I forget the other drinks that were had but all were good, though one arrived looking like perhaps half of it was drank before arriving at the table lol.
The food
A bit skimpy on some of the portions from why I’m accustomed to, Parmesan Yukon potatoes were a disappointment (fried potatoes with a scant shave of parm)
Pork belly lettuce wraps had an odd sauce we avoided.
Pork tenderloin was enjoyed, carrots were interesting looking.
Rib eye — delicious she said.
Root beer Pork Chop had good flavor though the meat should have had a better seer if they were only gonna cook it to a medium temp… this left the fat undercooked with a loss of flavor.
Unlikely to return, just not my atmosphere. (Though the dying monkey drink may entice me back)

Nothing special here that justifies more than an «A-​OK» rating.
Friendly staff (our waitress was awesome!), not too crowded but a bit noisy. The food is definitely overpriced for the quality and presentation.
No intention of returning for dinner but perhaps a place to check out for drinks…

I finally came here after driving by it everyday. Both drinks I had were delicious! The waitress was super friendly. I’m sad that we weren’t able to sit in the lounge area since it was happy hour and we were told it gets super crowded. Definitely will come back for a drink and maybe do dinner too.

Some friends asked us to have dinner but weren’t sure where we should dine. If read great reviews about this place on Unilocal and made the suggestion to eat at Table Five 08.
Friday evening around 6p. Greeted immediately and was seated right away. I noticed the setup, décor and paint had been updated from previous owners and it looked great.
The ladies ordered some amazingly, tasty cocktails and the gentlemen ordered beers. We skipped appetizers, but they sounded delicious from what we read on the menu. I will be sure and try some next time.
Our orders included the shrimp linguine, NY steak, burger and the meatballs. 3 of us agreed out meals were perfect. The meatballs, however, were served lukewarm on the outside and freezing cold in the middle. This was quickly brought to our servers attention and she offered a dessert to my friend. He declined as he isn’t much of a dessert person.
On our bill was dropped off and we halfway expected the meatball meal to either be comped or at least halved. It wasn’t. Our waitress, who had been fantastic throughout the evening, now became MIA and it took almost 20 minutes for her to return to pay the check and another 10 to get our change. I’m not sure if she was upset about the complaint on the meatballs or ???
Either way, we will be back and throughly enjoyed ourselves.

Delightful gem in downtown Salem.
Shared the deviled eggs and pork belly lettuce wraps — yum! The grilled chicken sandwich had a lovely green chile sauce and a nice warm potato salad on the side. Also had the ricotta meatballs with sautéed greens. Yum all around.
Lovely spot for lunch :)