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Nekia, Salem, OR

Nekia

4.5
4.5
14 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 times today
  • Good for business meals
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
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

What 14 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

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

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • Portland / Oregon

    Hot spot

  • Salem

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Nekia offers a delightful dining experience in downtown Salem with "amazing food" and "excellent service." The ambiance is praised, and the menu features standout dishes like crispy Brussels sprouts and osso buco. Despite minor service delays, patrons appreciate the friendly staff and are eager to return for more delectable meals.

14 Reviews
  1. Brett

    Portland

    4 reviews

    4.0

    4 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    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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  2. Steve

    Las Vegas

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    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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  3. Joanne

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    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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  4. Mark

    Anchorage

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    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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  5. Cathy

    Seattle

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    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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  6. Gary

    Portland

    5 reviews

    4.0

    5 reviews

    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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  7. Stephanie

    Portland

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    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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  8. John

    New York City

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 29 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Excellent cocktails. Outstanding crab cakes. Arancini were also very fine.

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  9. Leslie

    VIP

    Detroit

    6 reviews

    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 26 December 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    We were kind of disappointed since Nekia’s focus is supposed to be quality NW food. We went for Christmas Day dinner and ordered the holiday special of prime rib. The waitress didn’t ask how we wanted it but we caught it. I asked for medium rare, husband asked for medium. They both were basically the same. Somewhat overcooked for prime rib, like it had been warmed in the oven. Disappointing for the price.

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  10. Chad

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on 25 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We really enjoyed our meal there on Christmas Eve! From the food and cocktails to the ambiance and service, I was totally impressed with Nekia. The crispy brussels sprouts and the osso buco were especially delicious! I highly recommend it!

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Nekia is rated 4.5 stars by 14 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
19:00
Booked 9 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
    Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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