Johnny's Bar & Grill

Johnny's has a great patio area, the perfect place to sit in the sun in the summer and end the day with a burger and a cold beverage. They have 2 pool tables (rare in Salem) which is nice.They have an average alcohol selection, with an above-average bartender so he can make it work. and the food is good. The burgers are especially tasty, as are the fried pickles. The kitchen staff leaves early though, and it's nothing but fried appys from 10p til close. And the service is way better during the week than the busy weekends. Patrick is the best bartender, he's always courteous and attentive.

It get's busier on the weekends though and sometimes service can take a while and you have to ask for simple things like silverware, condiments and napkins, the girls aren't always on top of it. I have had to wait for seating many times, it gets pretty packed in there. And sadly, it's a bar that seems to attract a few obnoxious adults, local white collar 40-somethings that need to get messy and wasted and talk REALLY LOUD. Recurring theme, not sure how that happened but definitely not the fault of the bar itself. Just beware if you're looking for a quiet night.

Stopped in here on Friday around 745pm with my MIL. The place was fairly full, but not crowded. We grabbed a tall table in the back near the pool tables. Together we shared 1/2 a nacho and ordered a glass of wine each. The nacho was huge at just $6.95. Very impressed and tasted great. The wine pours were large. I will be back.

Johnnies has a typical lunch menu with above average food.  The service can be hit or miss as they have a lot of turnover with their lunch wait staff.  But they are typically friendly.

My recommended menu item is the honey wings.  Yes, honey.  It is awesome dipped in bleu cheese dressing.