Prices are comparable to other liquor stores. Always able to find a good deal. Customer service is…read moregreat. Clean and organized.

This store has terrible customer relations. The cashiers are rude and abrupt. I was a hiring…read moreconsultant and taught communications skills in corporate America. These folks need retraining. Yes, it is difficult to get good help, and the general public is a handful to cope with. Neither of those is reason enough to have groups of manager standing around in the back, witnessing unprofessional and rude behavior with little to no direction. The pricing is not competitive enough to put up with the behavior.

Awesome brewery in Salam, might be my favorite in Salem…read more It faces a little waterway, which is awesome on a gorgeous day. The space is huge and there's seating inside and out. Great options for beer and they're priced reasonably well. Do yourself a favor and stop by Notch.

This brewery is in such a fantastic location, right along the water with plenty of outdoor and…read moreindoor seating. Dog friendly as well which is great to see. They have a couple of board games and dart boards inside to use which is nice to play while you are drinking beers with your friends. They specialize in German and Czech beers which is cool, but they could use a few more options though, majority of their beers were only 4.5% and a few of the beers tasted similar to one another. They definitely could step up their food game for sure; I'm not saying they need a full blown menu but more snack options would be a great addition here. We got to go during their Polish festival which was nice, but super packed, they had a Polka band and brought in tents to sell some amazingly delish pirogies- but that was only a one day thing. They also added a few Polish beers on tap for the day as well.

Recently, my employer, Keamy Cosmetic, treated its VIPs to a curated tasting of some luscious…read moreTuscan wines. We were hosted by Kathy Genis, proprietor of Salem Wine Imports, a delightful emporium catering to all palates. Keamy Cosmetic patients who would otherwise never meet had the chance to chat and network. Delicious wine, tasty bites, and lots of laughs were had by all. Consider Salem Wine Imports for your next VIP or networking event. You won't be disappointed!

Salem Wine Imports is great, and something I fell that was needed in my hometown. Having a go-to…read morewine shop is important. Friendly, knowledgeable staff that are always happy to help is appreciated. It's small shop, and well-curated, but with good-sized, interesting offerings. I highly recommend, even if you are just visiting--you might find your new favorite wine.

Prices are simply WAY to expensive . And the owner is absolutely rude - not a nice experience .read more

Single malts are too high, but good selection of wines. They do have a decent wine selection,…read morecraft beers and easy parking. I was informed that if they didn't have my choice that they would order it, that's nice for the locals for sure but I was just visiting. I am all about supporting local businesses and economies so i found an interesting Port gift set that i picked up and was happy I stopped in, The store was clean and organized with a pleasant staff member. I think this establishment is probably just fine for tourists like me but it reminds me of a local one close to me that just overprices their stuff and as a local with lots of options not my choice. Bottom line: There may be something that catches your eye here, worth a look.

Super cute liquor store, my friends and I stumbled upon it despite it not being in our itinerary…read moreand it was a pleasant surprise! The workers were incredibly kind and they had a vast selection of stuff. We ended up buying some mead and wines for our game night! Would love to return when I visit again (possibly in busy October this time instead of calm April)!

So many unique kitchen items. If only I had enough space in my bags I would have taken so much…read morehome. The staff was friendly. They have a cute miniature tarot quarter machine at the front. That is the only thing I was able to take home with me, but I would definitely recommend to any cooks in your life, or just to grab those tiny tarot cards.

The food here is incredible and such a hole in the wall find! The service is great and everyone…read moreworks very hard. My favorite is the dive bar burger or The bang bang shrimp:)

I had heard the food at the Rip Tide had improved, but was sorely disappointed. I had the…read moreSmashburger last night, but will never have it again. The burgers were overcooked, the grated cheddar cheese that was lumped on top was fresh from the refrigerator and not even melted, the French Fries were so overdone and over-salted, they were like wooden twigs. It wasn't even possible to get a bottle of ketchup; I had to keep asking for little plastic things of ketchup. Very disappointed, and will not go back.

I still think about the French onion burger I had this past summer. We will definitely be going…read moreback - especially for the live music!

Visiting from out of town; saw good reviews and decided to give the Barrelman a try. The smash…read moreburgers were awesome. Make sure you get the tater tots-unbelievably good. The waitress and the chef were so friendly, it's like we were eating at their dining room table. On our way out the chef handed us a to-go box-an ice cream sandwich. Get the idea of the vanilla ice cream and chocolate cookie out of your head. This ice cream was SO, SO good: chocolate ice cream between 2 chocolate chip cookies. Just the right balance of ingredient. This is a very unassuming bar that packs a punch.

Brunch was really great here! The French toast reminded us of a fried dough, so crunchy and yummy…read more I was hesitant about ordering a cold brew, if you are picky about your coffee you know it can be a hit or miss, but it was great as well! Service was fast. We were surprisingly satisfied overall.

After having it on my list for months, I came to The Babe during Restaurant Week in Salem in…read moreJanuary 2026. Restaurant Week, as per the Salem Chamber of Commerce's website, is summed up as: "Participating restaurants offered special two- and three-course prix-fixe menus, giving locals and visitors alike a chance to explore, support, and celebrate Salem's vibrant dining scene." For $45 I got cheddar jalapeño fritters, a poutine burger (hamburger with fries cheese and gravy on top, kale Caesar salad with freshly grated cheese, and fresh, piping hot apple cider donuts. The burger was hearty, the fritters popped, and the donuts hit the spot but by far the standout was the kale caesar salad with the creamy dressing over crispy and crunchy kale topped with the tangy grated cheese. A Downeast cider washed it all down and was refreshing. I went on a weekday so there were a few people sitting at the bar with me but overall the place wasn't packed. What I really appreciated was the general manager came to talk to me specifically about their Restaurant Week food selection and to get my feedback. She was super friendly and I told her about the kale caesar salad. Parking is on the street and can be hit or miss because The Babe is right on Washington Street where it starts to curve around the corner. It's worth it to keep circling though. The Babe has different events each night of the week, including Jazz Tuesdays and karaoke Fridays. I had a great time at The Babe and I appreciate how much they support the local Salem community. I am looking forward to going back!