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Nekia, Salem, OR

Nekia

4.8
4.8
4 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
  • Hot spot
  • Innovative
  • Good for groups
Nekia (pronounced nah-kay-ah) is an upscale restaurant located in the beautiful Holman Hotel offering a locally sourced ingredient driven menu featuring Pacific Northwest cuisine with Italian and Korean undertones. Chef Chauncey Roach showcases bold and inventive flavors in his dishes, and manager Scott Stolberg has created cocktail offerings that sing to the season and has curated local wines on tap. Favorite entrees: New York Strip Steak, Pork Shank Osso Buco, Miso Marinated Cod, Spaghetti Bolognese, Korean BBQ Baby Back Ribs. Happy hour is 3:00-5:00pm daily.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Asian
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (971) 900-5560
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chauncey Roach
  • Area
    Salem
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine

What people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on all time ratings
  • 4.9Food
  • 4.4Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.6Value

NoiseModerate

4 Reviews
  1. Eden Rose

    Portland

    4 reviews

    3.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 4
    Nekia is an updated version of the prior restaurant in The Holman Hotel, a Hilton partner. After a recent meal there with five friends, just a few weeks after their soft open, we believe that while the staff is still learning the ropes and working out the kinks, Nekia has the potential to be a fine addition to Salem’s dining scene. While the food was surprisingly well prepared, the menu varied, and the server attentive, we waited over 45 minutes between appetizers and dinner. Then we made the mistake of ordering dessert, which was delicious, but it took over 35 minutes for it to arrive. All told, our meal was nearly 3 hours. The meal itself was of high quality and beautifully plated, but the service delay was unacceptable. The place was not crowded. The gnocchi was tasty but arrived in squares rather than your typical round gnocchi, the Brussels sprouts and crepes were fantastic, and my salad (really the only option other than steak for those with gluten and dairy allergies) was topped with perfectly cooked chicken thighs. The crème brûlée had a raspberry surprise in the bottom of the deep bowl and my tapioca pudding was an allergy free delight. We all agreed to return, as despite the slow service from the kitchen, the meal and our servers were a win. In time, hopefully the kitchen team will pull together, work out the kinks, and realize Nekia’s full potential.

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  2. Hermes

    Portland

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was delicious 😋 I highly recommend this restaurant for dinner. The service was excellent and our server Courtney made our night a wonderful night to remember. The menu and ambiance were the best.

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  3. Michael

    VIP

    Portland

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 15 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Everything about Nekia is great. A cool location in downtown Salem, a friendly staff, and amazing food! Everything we have had there is good, and we just booked a couple more trips. Great for big groups or date night!

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  4. Cathy

    Portland

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The new menu items are delicious and the cocktails are delightful. I'll definitely stop in more often.

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FAQs

Nekia is rated 4.8 stars by 4 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
10:00 pm
Booked 1 time today
Google Map for Nekia

195 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301

Additional information

  • Area
    Salem
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Thu, Sun 3:00 pm–10:00 pm Fri, Sat 3:00 pm–11:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Italian, Asian
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chauncey Roach
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Vegan, Wine
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