Nekia

4.4

9 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Good for groups
Great for creative cocktails
Great for happy hour

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.

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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
Website
https://theholmanhotel.com/salem-oregon-bar-restaurants/
Payment options
AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive chef
Chauncey Roach

Location
195 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301
Neighborhood
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 9 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.7Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

9 Reviews

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Cathy
Seattle
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
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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Stephanie
Portland
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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John
New York City
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
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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Leslie
VIP
Detroit
6 reviews
3.0
6 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
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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Chad
San Francisco
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 25, 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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Eden Rose
Portland
4 reviews
3.0
4 reviews
Dined on December 23, 2024
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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Hermes
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on December 21, 2024
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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Michael
VIP
Portland
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on December 15, 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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Cathy
Portland
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on December 7, 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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Nekia is rated 4.4 stars by 9 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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2 people

Jan 2, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

195 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR 97301

Additional information

Neighborhood
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

Website
https://theholmanhotel.com/salem-oregon-bar-restaurants/
Phone number
(971) 900-5560

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