Opening hours
Closed · opens 7:30 AM
| Monday | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Friday | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Saturday | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
| Sunday | 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM |
Local time in Salem: 3:08 AM (PST). Holiday hours may differ – call (503) 385-1086 to confirm.
Location & directions
135 Lancaster Dr SESalem, OR 97317
About Ritz Diner
Located at 135 Lancaster Dr SE in Salem, Oregon, Ritz Diner is a diner. It's part of our guide to 287 restaurants, cafes and bars in Salem.
Ritz Diner is open 5 days a week, usually 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Early risers are covered too: doors open at 7:30 AM most days.
Guests can choose from 7 menu items. You will find options like Belgian Waffle, Corned Beef Hash, and Cheesey Beef Omelet with Hashbrowns.
Available service options are onsite services, takeout, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual and cozy, and it is a good fit for tourists. It is especially popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Offerings include coffee, comfort food, quick bite, and small plates.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (503) 385-1086 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Diner
- Address
- 135 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem, OR 97317
- Phone
- (503) 385-1086
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open 5 days a week, usually 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM (closed Tuesday and Wednesday)
- Menu
- 7 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 12 PM on Saturdays; one of the quieter times is around 8 AM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for diners and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared Ritz Diner’s weekday schedule with 5 other diners in Oregon. On a typical weekday it opens at 7:30 AM, earlier than 60% of them (the typical opening time is 8:00 AM) and closes at 1:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 7:00 PM).
In total it is open about 27.5 hours a week, 44 hours fewer than the local median of 71. 80% of diners in Oregon open on Sundays, and Ritz Diner is one of them.
Compared with 5 other diners in Oregon that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for diners across the US
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Grilled Cheese | 42% | $7.95 |
| Hot Chocolate | 38% | $3.56 |
| Onion Rings | 35% | $6.95 |
| Coffee | 35% | $3.00 |
| Chef Salad | 34% | $12.87 |
| French Toast | 33% | $9.00 |
| Cheeseburger | 32% | $9.99 |
| Patty Melt | 29% | $14.00 |
Calculated from 181 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Great coffee
Popular for
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Quick bite
- Small plates
Dining options
- Breakfast
- Brunch
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Counter service
- Table service
Amenities
- Restroom
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
Crowd
- Tourists
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Ritz Diner there are 9 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 36 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Burgers & Fast Food (8), Sandwiches & Delis (4), Pizza (4), and Mexican & Tex-Mex (3).
10 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Burgers & Fast FoodBurgerville< 0.1 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeBobablastic0.1 mi
- SeafoodAristacrab Seafood Restaurant0.1 mi
- PizzaMichelangelo's0.3 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell0.4 mi
What to expect at a diner
American restaurants cover a lot of ground: the neighborhood diner with a counter and bottomless coffee, the family restaurant with a long laminated menu, the gastropub doing elevated comfort food, and the “New American” kitchen that builds a short seasonal menu around local farms. What ties them together is a menu built on familiar staples – burgers, sandwiches, salads, steaks, fried chicken and pasta – plus regional favorites that change as you cross the country.
What to order
- Cheeseburger – the benchmark dish; a good one tells you how seriously the kitchen takes its basics
- Chicken-fried steak or fried chicken – a comfort classic, especially in the South and Midwest
- Mac and cheese – often a house side that doubles as a main
- A regional specialty – look for anything named after the town or state on the menu
Good to know
- Portions are generous; sharing a starter or ordering a half portion is common and rarely frowned upon.
- Weekday lunch specials and early-bird dinners often cost noticeably less than the regular menu.
- Tipping 18–20% on table service is standard across the US.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Ritz Diner's opening hours?
Open 5 days a week, usually 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM (closed Tuesday and Wednesday). Monday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM; Tuesday: Closed; Wednesday: Closed; Thursday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM; Friday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM; Saturday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM; Sunday: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Is Ritz Diner open on Sunday?
Yes, Ritz Diner is open on Sundays: 7:30 AM – 1:00 PM.
Where is Ritz Diner located?
Ritz Diner is located at 135 Lancaster Dr SE, Salem, OR 97317.
What is the phone number of Ritz Diner?
You can call Ritz Diner at (503) 385-1086.
Does Ritz Diner offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Ritz Diner offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: onsite services, takeout, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at Ritz Diner?
The typical price range at Ritz Diner is $10 to $20 per person.
Does Ritz Diner take reservations?
Yes, Ritz Diner accepts reservations.
Is Ritz Diner wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is Ritz Diner open late?
No, Ritz Diner usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near Ritz Diner?
There are 36 other places to eat and drink within a mile of Ritz Diner. Nearby options include Burgerville (< 0.1 mi), Bobablastic (0.1 mi), and Aristacrab Seafood Restaurant (0.1 mi).
How much do diners across the US cost?
Based on 181 menus with 15,859 priced items from diners across the US, the median menu item costs $10.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.15 and $16.05.
