"We stopped in last minute and was so thankful they got us in. One of the best meals I’ve ever had. The squid ink pasta was bursting with flavor. It was a dish I couldn’t stop eating but didn’t want to end. The bacon wrapped dates were good. 3/5 The salad with orange slices and nuts in it was amazing!! Highly recommend. The shrimp was delicious as well! 7/10 on the old fashion. 10/10 on the blueberry muffin beer Service 10/10 Atmosphere 10/10"

"We sat at the chefs counter and really enjoyed the experience, watching the chef and team. They were all amazing as was the food and service. It was Paella Wednesday and the scallop, shrimp and clam dish was very tasty as was the radichio Ceasar salad and wine! I've never had a cheesecake with a little carmelization, YUM. Any time we are near Salem we try to stop in."

"This place has been on my list for a long time. We just never have a reason to go to Salem and the hours used to be restricted to evenings. We really don’t like to travel over an hour for dinner because it inhibits our ability to enjoy a cocktail. We were in Woodburn shopping and needed a lunch place. The Cozy Taberna popped up and was open for lunch. This was well worth the wait. We sat at the bar. It’s a lovely little vibe. The bartender was attentive and paced the dining experience to perfection. I had two Paloma’s that were delicious and Each one tasted exactly the same. The drinks were made by two separate bartenders. It’s one of my sticking points, I appreciate the professionalism. We started with the olives and the taste buds began to sing. The olives are served warm. Such a unique flavor profile almost like they were sautéed in brown butter. Next we had the charcuterie board. Everything was harmonious and quite generous. Third course was a shrimp dish and the goat cheese dumplings. The shrimp was perfectly cooked and the dumplings were super fun. We finished with the basque cheesecake and a slice of coconut lemon cake. The cheese cake is good. I make this on a regular basis and this a good example of what the cake is supposed to be. If you have never had this before, this is one to try. The coconut lemon cake is coconut forward. It was good. It was served cold which I didn’t care for. I might like it better when it comes to room temp. This whole dining experience was fantastic. Wish it were closer to home."

"An amazing experience! I was a bit skeptical at first because of the restaurant’s location, which is tucked away on a side street, but once I walked in, everything changed. The atmosphere is fantastic and very welcoming, and the food is top-notch. Plus, the bartender helped me pick out two local craft beers, and they were absolutely fantastic. Definitely a five-star gem in Salem!"

"Went for the first time today with some clients for lunch and everything was spectacular. The waitress knew the menu and guided us on to some great menu choices. Atmosphere was very comfortable and elegant. The food was delicious and the black squid pasta had so much flavor and was one of the best dishes I have had in a long time. I would recommend trying this place as I can’t wait to go back again."