Location: Salem
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Salem is the county seat of Dent County, Missouri, United States. The population was 4,950 at the 2010 census which allows Salem to become a Class 3 city in Missouri; however, the city has chosen to remain a Class 4 city under Missouri Revised Statutes. Salem is located a few miles north of the Ozark Scenic Riverways and close to Montauk State Park, which contains the headwaters of the Current River.
Things to do in Salem
1. Scoops Central
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 16 reviews
Reviewed By VegasHopper - Austin, Texas
No, you don't eat them together! But, excellent ice cream treats from the Central Dairy out of Missouri. Located next to one of bigger hotels in the area. Very good ice cream flavors and seems to be pretty popular with the locals - usually a good sign. The only non-dairy product was the pulled pork sandwich, which is pretty darn good too.
2. Annie's Grill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Reviewed By MNP0000 - Saint Louis, Missouri
This is a small diner in Salem MO. The parking lot was full which is a good sign, however there are only a few tables inside. Was able to get a table by the door. More seating is available outside but the day was on the cool side. The food was very good.I had the homemade potato soup served very hot with a grilled cheese sandwich. Just like your mom would make.
3. Arandas
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By lovegoldensSt_louis - Imperial, Missouri
what a surprise. This was amazing. I wish they were closer to my home. This is one of the best Mexican restaurants we have been to.
4. Common Grounds Bistro
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By Candy R - Rolla, Missouri
Their food is very good, served quickly. The menu items are different from run of the mill restaurants. They seem to specialize in different types of sandwiches although plate meals are available too. The restaurant is rather cramped, but if one doesn't mind this type of atmosphere, it is a great place to dine.
5. Main Street Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By Ozark Dave - Black, Missouri
We always stop here for breakfast on our way to trout fish at Montauk State Park. The breakfasts have always been good and everyone there is friendly. I usually just get eggs, bacon and hash browns but their biscuits and gravy is good, too. I just think you can't go wrong ordering breakfast here.
6. Red Moose Vineyard
Overall Ratings
5 based on 4 reviews
Reviewed By Nathan G - Saint Louis, Missouri
This is a neat, small vineyard in the middle of nowhere. The owners are extreme friendly and the service was great. I only tried their sweet white and sweet red. The whole family loved the sweet red so we got a few bottles and let the good times roll. We also got a couple meat/cheese trays and small pizzas, which all tasted great. A serene little winery that is a must visit if you're out that way.
7. Country Corner Cafe
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 5 reviews
Reviewed By Libby V
We were actually looking for another restaurant but the GPS failed us (sort of.) This was a blessing in disguise.
The place is a small, clean cafe. We all had breakfast. Portions were large but not humongous. Hash browns were extra crispy. The bacon was amazing!! Smoked, I guess, but meaty & tender. Eggs were done OM (over medium) just right. Sausage & biscuits: side order was 1 whole biscuit w/lots of gravy, & very tasty. French toast was the only things that was just OK. But the bill was $50 for 7 people, all w/drinks & full breakfast.
The decor was also fun, with old-fashioned 'sales' signs hung throughout. The younger waitress we has was also on top of things, even tho she seemed to be working by herself & the place was pretty busy.
The only aspect which surprised me was that someone was smoking inside the restaurant...coming from IL, where this practice is no longer allowed, this was unexpected. But it wasn't overwhelming, and we enjoyed our breakfast anyway.
8. Pizza Inn
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By professor52 - Sainte Genevieve, Missouri
You can walk to this from the very nice Crossroads Inn. The Pizza Inn has a buffet with Pizza and salads and desserts, you don't have to wait, and if you are tired from floating, that is a plus. The pizza was lots better than a CiCi's or Pizza Hut. The salads were fresh and crunchy with lots of choices to put on them, the desserts included soft serve ice cream with lots of toppings to put on it, even at the end of the day (we crawled in there really late) they had plenty of things. NOT greasy- that is a big plus. Pleasant staff and reasonable prices- we paid twenty bucks for all the pizza we could eat, drinks, salads and dessert, and plenty of everything. Not too bad, I think. We will definitely use them again next time we go floating, it is a short walk across a parking lot to them from the hotel, like two minutes. There were at least ten kinds of Pizza and you could order your own pizza if you wanted to, but the buffet was ready right now. They have a clean and roomy dining room.
9. Subway
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Josh M - Indiana
We stopped here for lunch while spectating the Rally in the 100 Acre Wood, and the service was fantastic. The restaurant was full of customers that were taking a break to eat in between spectating stages, and the staff was very fast and friendly, especially considering how busy it was. The food was typical Subway quality, and we were happy to spend a short amount of time getting lunch.
10. Yangtze Chinese Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By MissouriReviews - Missouri
Gross dried out food, pick the other Chinese place down the road. This was the worst buffet I have ever been to for Chinese food.
