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Nekia, Salem, OR

Nekia

4.5
4.5
17 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Great for creative cocktails
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 17 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.4Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.1Value

NoiseModerate

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  • Salem

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nekia in Salem offers a delightful dining experience with "fantastic food and service." Guests appreciate the "attentive and charming" staff and the "visually appealing" drinks. The menu, featuring dishes like Osso Buco and crispy Brussels sprouts, impresses diners. Although service can be slow, the "high-quality" food and "great ambiance" make it a must-visit.

17 Reviews
  1. John

    Portland1 review

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    The service has come a long way from our last time here. Our server (forgot her name) was knowledgable, efficient, polite, and on top of everything. Our drinks, appetizers, and meal appeared at the expected time. Food is very very well made, presented and delicious. Great menu as well

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  2. Mary Anne

    Portland2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 1 March 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were fantastic. Our server was someone we've had before and she is always consistent and attentive. The food was flavorful and delicious. Their drinks are very visually appealing and taste great as well.

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  3. Mary

    Portland2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 22 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great location in Salem; close to everything; adjacent to Holman Hotel and the conference center. The staff was great. We were seated promptly on a Friday night and Courtney, our server was attentive and charming. Drinks arrived on time; wine selection is limited but delicious. The menu choices were unusual. I enjoyed the Farro arugula salad with goat cheese. My partner ordered the baby back ribs with Korean glaze, kimchi and potato salad. I found the flavor of his meal too hot and spicy to enjoy.

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  4. Brett

    Portland4 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 15 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great place, great food, great service. We had the 4-course dinner with wine pairings. No complaints other than the courses came pretty fast. We felt a little rushed.

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  5. Steve

    Las Vegas2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 3 February 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Food and service was good! The Osso Buco was excellent!

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  6. Joanne

    San Francisco1 review

    5.0

    Dined on 12 January 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    It was amazing . I didn’t really like the vegan roasted vegetables but I was the only one that didn’t like their meal - that happens! We had a wedding party of 9 and every one was very accommodating! Everyone else loved the appetizers and meals. I would recommend this restaurant for sure! I will come back and try a different dish! Thanks for making our evening special!

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  7. Mark

    Anchorage6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 5 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    I don't set high standards for restaurants in hotels, understandably they can be overpriced and short on ambience. This was our first time here, and we were pleasantly surprised by the friendly and attentive staff. There was not many people there when we visited but I couldn't help but wonder what the noise level would be like with a bar full of travelers. The menu was somewhat limited but well thought out and everything we ordered was available. Food presentation was nice and perfectly cooked. We will be back!

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  8. Cathy

    Seattle1 review

    2.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The ambiance and service were excellent. Food was awful. We couldn't even eat half. Food had no flavor, rueben was burnt, fries tasted like they were fried with other food. With better food, this restaurant has great potential.

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  9. Gary

    Portland5 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on 1 January 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Nice restaurant for a casual dining experience. Check it out

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  10. Stephanie

    Portland9 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This was my first time dining here and my husband and I wanted to kick back and relax with some cocktails and shareable plates. Our server was amazing and so attentive. She was always checking in to see if we needed anything. We both ordered pasta and his bolognese was delicious as was my gnocchi. The pear cake at the end is not to be missed. A generous portion for at least 2. We were there for about 3 hours just relaxing and visiting with each other after a hectic week and our long stay was not a problem at all. We will definitely come back here again! Great ambience too.

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Nekia is rated 4.5 stars by 17 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 3 times 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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