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    3.7 (162 reviews)
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    Poke bowl
    Patricia W.

    Love this place. Probably my favorite restaurant out of the SERENITEE restaurants. Sashimi is fresh, oysters yummy and staff is great. I come here a couple times a month and it never disappoints! Keep up the great work

    Chicken and waffles were crazy good
    Linda G.

    My son and I had a great meal here today. We got two apps and a salad. The Cobb salad was excellent. Dressing on the side the chicken that they serve on top of the cob is so tasty. It's worth it to get it for that alone. We also ate the Peking rolls, and they were very crispy and great tasting. The Asian ribs, were very tender, though I think the taste of them could be changed just a bit. The winner of the whole meal by far, was the chicken and waffles appetizer. My son had it as a meal and there was more than enough. The manager, Michael, heard us gushing about the chicken and waffles, and said he'd love to hear that so we chatted a bit. He explained that while they make the chicken in house which is fried yet very tender, the waffles they actually import from Belgium. Belgium? Well it was worth it for sure. Neither of us will ever order anything else and it's definitely enough for a meal. Paloma was our waiter and she was wonderful. Very attentive, friendly, yet didn't hover of course. Though it was an expensive lunch, we would definitely go back there. The people make it great and the atmosphere is excellent also. Kind of laid-back yet great for a work lunch, and the music isn't too loud. It doesn't hurt that I'm a deadhead. I love all of the serenitee restaurants. A couple I rate lower than others and one of my favorite is Calas in Manchester. Each one has its own vibe, so callas is very different, but equally exceptional. I was seated right next to a picture of Jerry, and right into a photo wall with a big picture of Jerry almost directly over my head.

    Caramelized Onion Dip
    Brandi K.

    We ended up her magically at $1 oyster hour which was a pleasant surprise. We ordered a dozen orders, a salad and a burger to share. We were seated immediately as there was really no one else in the restaurant at that time. Service was on point the entire time during our stay, and our server told us about the app where we get a free appetizer on our first visit. We ordered the onion dip with chips and it was so good! The restaurant started to fill up and looks like a wonderful place to come back to. We happened to be in the area shopping and I hope we make our way back to try this place again!

    Alchemy burger with sweet potato fries
    Samantha J.

    Stopped here for dinner after exploring in Salem all day as it was on our way home. Friendly staff and nice location. Dinner was good. Burger was cooked correctly and sweet potato fries were good! My friend liked her sushi roll and was happy they had the option of tofu as she's vegetarian.

    Sticky Asian Pork Ribs
    Steve H.

    Stopped here for a quick lunch after shopping. There were lots of people sitting outside as it was a beautiful day. We decided to eat inside and split a couple of appetizers. We chose the chicken dumplings and Asian style ribs. The obscene very meaty and the sauce on the was really tasty too.

    Pistachio martini

    I went last Thursday. Lucas and Michelle are the best bartenders ever! Great service and personalities.

    Poke bowl with salmon
    Dina R.

    My first time coming here and it was beyond amazing. The service was amazing, our server was so attentive. The atmosphere was great too. A chill and classy vibe. My poke bowl was amazing! I'll definitely be back!

    Citrus salad (2/5 stars) pickles (5/5) and two drinks with menus that we did not ask to have remain on the table
    Lily G.

    Service is decent, but ambience is as if Bertucci's had grown up and become hipster. Food? Prices are steep and plates are small. Hit or miss if it tastes good. We got two drinks, pickles, and a citrus salad. Pickles: a 5/5 hit, would have been a 2/5 review if we hadn't ordered this. Copied directly from every other restaurant this place owns-- I remember eating them at Maggie's Farm a while back. Even better after the drinks. Drinks: Lychee tasted lake a lush bath bomb. My friend said windex. Peach thing is some take on a Bellini, pretty good in comparison to the other. Citrus salad: BITTER as anything. Avocado was the only thing saving this. Grapefruit was peeled but they left one giant seed in. Can't catch everything I guess, but my tooth did. They left the menus on the table too, fetched them 30 mins later and apologized. Wasn't an issue for us, would be a 3/5 even if they took it.

    Anshita S.

    Ate lunch here on my birthday. The food, service and ambiance is nice. Although pricey for the portion size and quality. Husband and I shared the Buffalo wings and fries. The wings were ok, nothing to write home about. The fries were delicious, thin and crispy, just how we like it. I had their salad and it was tasty. Husband had the steak which was cooked very well. The mashed potatoes it came with was sooo good! Overall a decent meal.

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    Our server Chris is always amazing and attentive!!! Never had a bad meal. Oysters!!!!

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