Venti's Cafe + Taphouse is an energetic establishment located at 2840 Commercial St. SE Salem. We pride ourselves on good, clean food, an inviting yet edgy atmosphere, and a commitment to unique flavor, attitude, and culture. Teriyaki chicken skewers and rice bowls is how Venti's all began in 1996. Our menu has evolved to include a wide range of unique rice bowls, tasty vegetarian and vegan options, boutique burgers, colorful salads, and multicultural cuisine. The menu has something for everyone, including exotic spices, savory sauces, and gluten-free options, all at a moderate price. We offer a family environment by allowing children to select from our homemade kid's options and to have fun in the kid's play area. Venti's strives to carry a rotating selection of unique microbrews and ciders, offering 24 taps and over 100 bottles, specializing in Oregon and NW brews but regularly throwing something different on draft. Follow our Twitter feed for daily tap updates and event info.

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36 Current Reviews

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Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

(36 Reviews)

Rating Breakdown 36 reviews

5 stars

(20)

4 stars

(12)

3 stars

(1)

2 stars

(2)

1 star

(1)

Food

(Outstanding) 4.4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

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neighborhood gem(24)
fit for foodies(18)
kid-friendly(16)

hot spot(15)
vibrant bar scene(15)
great for lunch(13)

Venti's Cafe & Taphouse Reviews List

Review 1 for Venti's Cafe & Taphouse

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Our Friday Night Usual

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/31/2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We look forward to Fridays because they mean both the end of our work weeks and a fun and relaxing trip to Venit's. We've gotten to know several of the staff members and that adds to our feeling of comfort and welcome with this fabulous place. The beer selection is amazing and the server's knowledge of those beers and styles is impressive. I've tried many beers over time based on suggestions from servers and have never been disappointed. And when I've ordered something that they thought I wouldn't like, they offered me a taster first."

Dined on 5/31/2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, hot spot

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Review 2 for Venti's Cafe & Taphouse

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Everything fell into place very well. I'm sure to go again. Food was great along with the service. I highly recommend Venti's to whoever needs a nice night out."

Dined on 5/18/2013

Special Features: good for groups, romantic, hot spot

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Review 3 for Venti's Cafe & Taphouse

Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Good beer selection

OpenTable Diner

Dined on 5/18/2013

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Great beer selection, food was good. Servers seemed inexperienced."

Dined on 5/18/2013

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Review 4 for Venti's Cafe & Taphouse

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

We arrived at 4:30 PM on a

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/26/2013

2009

Dined on 04/26/2013

2009

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We arrived at 4:30 PM on a Friday with a reservation and were seated and served promptly. A number of families with children were present, but it wasn't too noisy. The beer list was quite extensive and the menu contained adequate information on each selection. We had the good fortune to select their sweet potato fries as our appetizer. They turned out to be one of the most memorable dishes we have had in a restaurant for some time! They were absolutely delicious and overshadowed the rest of our meal, which was also food. We will return for beer and fries."

Dined on 04/26/2013

2009

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for lunch

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Review 5 for Venti's Cafe & Taphouse

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Great Experience!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/20/2013

2013

Dined on 04/20/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Our experience was great from beginning to end. Zero wait time for a table because of the reservation we made online(while others/walk-ins were waiting we were promptly seated a few minutes before our reservation time). The waitress was extremely attentive, friendly, and the food was delicious. Huge selection of on tap beers, wines, and mixed drinks. Definitely recommend Venti's and if you want to avoid waiting for a table, make a reservation!"

Dined on 04/20/2013

2013

Special Features: neighborhood gem

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Review 6 for Venti's Cafe & Taphouse

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Amazing food: creative, fresh

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/12/2013

2013

Dined on 04/12/2013

2013

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We love Venti's on South Commercial! Great for people who need gluten-free, vegetarian food. We appreciate the presentation of each dish, the interesting combinations of flavors. Keep up the great work! If there were something between "Very Good" and "Outstanding," that's where we'd rank the experience. And thanks to Open Table, our last experience didn't involve a 40-minute wait. Venti's popularity on Friday night might be the *only* downside to eating there."

Dined on 04/12/2013

2013

Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem

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Review 7 for Venti's Cafe & Taphouse

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

My wife and I love Venti's

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2013

2012

Dined on 04/11/2013

2012

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Good) 3 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"My wife and I love Venti's and we go their multiple times a week at both locations. We go for the micro beer and the food. The only thing we are dissapointed about was the recent change to the South Salem location with the staff. It was very apparent they hired someone to come in and tell the staff they needed uniforms and to try and "Church it up" by having glassware and water bottles on the table. Now the staff seem much more rigid which was not what Venti's seemed to be all about.

Go to South if it's more convient as the beer and food are both great. Go to the downtown basement bar if you're wanting fun included with your lunch or dinner."

Dined on 04/11/2013

2012

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot

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Review 8 for Venti's Cafe & Taphouse

Overall rating

(Fair) 2 / 5

One of our party had to return

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/11/2013

2010

Dined on 04/11/2013

2010

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"One of our party had to return his salad as it was pretty much inedible. However, Venti's was gracious about it, asked him to write a comment on it, and offered to replace it with another meal, which was declined. The cocktail that this person had ordered was also pretty bad. This experience was unusual for us, as every other time we've gone to Venti's it has been a very positive experience. They were pretty busy the night we were there and it showed in the wait times for service, etc. This will not stop us from going again though, because as I said before, normally we have a great experience there. So hopefully it was just one off night that won't happen again."

Dined on 04/11/2013

2010

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Review 9 for Venti's Cafe & Taphouse

Overall rating

(Poor) 1 / 5

Service was horrible! We had

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/06/2013

2013

Dined on 04/06/2013

2013

Food

(Fair) 2 / 5

Service

(Poor) 1 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Service was horrible! We had a group of four that all ordered beers when we arrived. Our beers never showed up. The waiter took our order a few min later. We figured that they must be busy an our beers would show up soon. A server brought our food out and we never saw our waiter until he brought out check. This place has the worst service. They don't appreciate their customers. This is not the first time I have received bad service here. However, this is the worst service to date! I will not be returning to this restaurant. I wrote a note on my credit card receipt explaining why we were not leaving a tip. I'm sure this is common though. They must pay the staff very well. Definitely don't recommend this place unless you enjoy bad service."

Dined on 04/06/2013

2013

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Review 10 for Venti's Cafe & Taphouse

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We go to Venti's every Monday

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/11/2013

2009

Dined on 03/11/2013

2009

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"We go to Venti's every Monday night for Trivia Bingo. Its a blast! great, fun thing to do in our little town."

Dined on 03/11/2013

2009

Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem, hot spot

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Review 11 for Venti's Cafe & Taphouse

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Interesting menu. Fair pricing.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/26/2013

2012

Dined on 02/26/2013

2012

Food

(Good) 3 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Interesting menu. Fair pricing. Friendly service. Very kid friendly. Would go again definitely."

Dined on 02/26/2013

2012

Special Features: kid-friendly

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Review 12 for Venti's Cafe & Taphouse

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Great kid play corner, vegan food!

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 02/24/2013

2011

Dined on 02/24/2013

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"Loved the kid corner, kept my little people very happy pre and post dinner. :) our server was MIA most of the evening, but luckily we were able to grab other passing serve people to help us. Weird. Atmosphere here, great, food was awesome, finding a place with actual options for vegan food was fabulous. Wish there was more vegan food in the area. We will definitely be back."

Dined on 02/24/2013

2011

Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, kid-friendly, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot

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Review 13 for Venti's Cafe & Taphouse

Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5