One of my fav Salem restaurants!! Always super flavorful soups here. I love that they give you…read moresamples if you just can't decide, it helps you to choose. Their dill pickles are huge!!!! Really good though. There is a wide variety of soups for takeout/take home. Can't wait to return here!!

I really enjoyed my clam and corn chowder. The shop has a homey feeling and the soup was like a…read morehug. They let you sample the soup menu which is awesome and the staff was lovely. A small 6 oz + 1 bread roll was $9.55. Got to sample their lemon lentil soup & lobster newburg, I would say that their soups are seasoned well, not salty, and each made with care and intention.

The plates are served with large portions and flavor is 10/10! Definitely get bang for your buck…read morehere. The steak was cooked to perfection and everyone enjoyed their dish. Service was amazing and staff stayed on top of making our drinks were full and checked in frequently. Ambiance was peaceful and plenty of indoor seating. I'd definitely come back when I return to Salem!

We stopped in for some seafood, and overall it was a great meal. I had the lobster bisque, which…read morewas good, though I wish it had a bit more actual lobster in it. The mussels were the highlight, served with chorizo in a delicious white sauce, along with a thick slice of ciabatta bread. That bread was amazing and perfect for soaking up the sauce! We also ordered fries, which were cut more like wedges rather than thin fries, and they were really good. Everything tasted nice and fresh, the service was attentive, and the food came out on time. I'd definitely recommend it, especially for the mussels and that bread

Stopped in for a break from the cold weather and had a nice hot cappuccino and a piece of lemon…read morecake. The coffee was really nice. Great flavor. The lemon cake was very nice. Great density and flavor. Enjoyed that nice sweet bite. Super cute place and super friendly staff! They do a drag brunch Sunday's and we are going to try and come back for that!

Service was great. Went when they first opened at 8. During peak season it gets super busy to know…read morethat going into it! Hash was great 4/5 - potatoes are heavily seasoned. Banana bread 4/5, iced crème brûlée latte 5/5, waffle 3.5/5. Vibes are great, very chill inside even though it might be madness outside. We went here in October!!

The burger is THAT good…read more Came here on a Saturday in October. Party of 2 during lunch time and we got seated in 15 minutes. Had to try the burger cause I heard about it online. Oh. My. God. The burger really is that good. Hands down the best burger I've ever tasted. It was juicy but not pink or red. The jam was the perfect amount- enough so i could taste it but it did not overwhelm the burger (coming from a hard core jam lover). Despite the juiciness from the burger, the bun was not soggy. Fries were pretty good. Cole slaw was nothing to write home about. We tried going back for a SECOND BURGER on a Monday but their hours are different so we couldn't. So good I didn't even get a picture. If anyone was to ask me a restaurant to recommend in Salem, this would be it.

Ah, I completely forgot I had already reviewed this place but here's an updated review! It was just…read moreas good as the first time. We had the nachos (do yourself a favor and buy only a half order because it's HUGE). They were so good and I didn't even have enough room for more food after that. Service was attentive and good! I got the "Summer Fling" cocktail and it was truly one of the best cocktails I've had in quite sometime. I had a couple of them and honestly, could have continued throwing them down if I knew I didn't need to be in decent shape the next day. The live music was fantastic too. All-in-all, still a cozy and great vibe here. I hope to go there again soon!

Wow best ramen ever! Amazing flavor, spice, and the crispy chicken was all cooked to perfection!…read moreI'm really gonna miss this place. The service was phenomenal and so attentive. I thought it was so cool that this restaurant is a 2 in 1 location. My daughter ordered pizza from Bambolina and then we ordered the ramen. There's plenty of indoor seating and moveable tables to make an accommodations.

The ramen was delicious and definitely worth ordering again. The broth was flavorful and filling. I…read morewill say the parts of pork belly was a little tough and chewy but still tasty overall. I recommend getting the yuzu ginger if you're looking for a cider. It has slight ginger aftertaste but still tastes amazing. The server was knowledgeable on what was good and recommended great choices.

OMG I have never had better service from Shannon or Sean. They were amazing. what a lucky company…read moreto have them on your team!

Where do i even start! I was at longboards this past weekend from NH, and oh my was I impressed…read more Our tables view was incredible and the service exceeded any expectations from our server Zara. She was an absolute joy and gave us the best menu tips, and even gave us a few more locations in town to check out before we went home. I had a classic lobster roll and these interestingly shaped fries that were to die for. I'd love to be back more in the future, if you go make sure to ask for Zara this spooky season.

This was a 5 min. Walk from our inn, we didn't know there was so much more behind us. We had to use…read morethe derby laundry mat and this was on the way there. So we made sure to try it out for dinner. We didn't make reservations and you need to. So we sat at the bar. The bartender- Sean was friendly! He made our last dinner night in Salem great. My daughter and I ordered a salad with salmon. We wanted something light and fresh and this hit the spot. The salad was perfectly dressed and salmon perfectly cooked and crispy skin on! I wasn't a fan of the sangria but I'm not a drinker, but he made my daughter a virgin cactus margarita and she loved it. We sat with 2 others at the bar and they were a pleasure to talk to as well. Definitely recommend!! We will be back next year!

Just another tourist trap. High prices- sub-par food…read more Got the smash burger, it wasn't a smash burger. It was a stupid burger, stacked 7 inches high with a wooden stake in it to keep the idiot burger from toppling. They do not serve fries here, you get just a sprinkle of potato chips- literally 15 tiny chips. $23, by the way. The burger was cooked well done and the meat had no flavor, the special sauce sucked and the tomato and arugula was sloppy. The patties were regular burgers, not smash burgers. The server told be to smash the entire burger down to make it a smashburger- WTF??? It all fell apart as soon as I took the wooden stick out as I knew it would. I had two bites and that was it. I let the server know I didn't like it and she was personally offended and told me "everyone loves our smash burger." Just bring me the check and leave me alone. Completely ridiculous!!!!! It was clean, so two stars. Find anyplace else to eat and you will do great.

After an exhausting late-night summoning ritual, I needed a strong drink, a bite to eat, and a spot…read moreto decompress before heading back into the void. All Souls Lounge in Salem was the perfect sanctuary. It's a small, intimate spot that fills up fast, if you don't get there early, you'll be left haunting the sidewalk waiting for a table. Luckily, they offer outdoor seating, which was great for cooling off after spending two hours surrounded by ceremonial candles. The service was remarkably fast for a packed house. The cocktails were delicious and flavorful, though if you're looking to banish your inner demons in one sip, note that they aren't the absolute strongest in town. What really stole the show, however, was the food menu: they have a massive selection of gourmet grilled cheeses and hot dogs. Speaking of which: after finishing my meal, I went home inspired to attempt another quick ritual. I was trying to summon an ancient Hot Dog Spirit to bless my midnight snack cravings, but I mangled the Latin incantation and accidentally conjured a Grilled Cheese Ghost instead. Now my apartment smells like toasted sourdough, and there is a glowing ectoplasmic slice of melted cheddar hovering over my couch. Overall, a fantastic spot to refuel whether you're a local, a tourist, or just an exhausted practitioner of the dark arts. Highly recommend!

We were walking about in Salem and stopped at the all souls lounge for a couple drinks…read more We sat outside which was perfect for people watching. It's a great spot!!

the food was so good we were contemplating coming back the next day to get lunch again. we came at…read morelunchtime on friday just after they opened and it was very easy to get a table. our waiter was great very personable with great recommendations. i got the back alley bacon ramen which was delicious, it wasn't a traditional take on ramen but it was still very yummy. my friend got a margherita pizza which was also very good, but the star of the show was the mushroom fettuccine. i kept stealing bites of it from it and it was truly one of the best fettuccines i've ever had. our waiter recommended it with fried chicken which was a great call. the chicken was moist but the crust was so crunchy and it was perfect with the creamy alfredo. this place was so good that we even considered coming back the next day or even that same night cause we kept thinking of the pasta. 10/10 would highly recommend

I'm extremely disappointed with the way we were treated here. We sat for about 20 minutes without a…read moresingle server coming over to greet us, ask if we needed anything, or even acknowledge us. When a server finally did approach our table, instead of asking if we had been helped, she asked if we were moving. There were four of us sitting there waiting for service, and the entire interaction made us feel extremely uncomfortable and unwelcome. I don't like jumping to conclusions, but the difference in how we were treated made it very difficult not to question whether there was some type of bias involved. If that wasn't the reason, then there is still a serious issue with the level of service and how guests are being treated. The most disappointing part is that we drove all the way from Virginia to experience Salem and were genuinely excited to be here. To have one of our first experiences leave us feeling this unwelcome was incredibly upsetting. Waiting 20 minutes is one thing. Being completely ignored and then finally approached only to be asked if we were moving is another. Unfortunately, we left feeling like we simply weren't wanted there.

Soooooo good. Excellent food. Great staff. Cool vibe…read more Life Alive makes healthy eats yummy.

What an absolute gem! I ducked in during a day trip to Salem, desperately needing somewhere to sit,…read morerelax, and refuel. I was dreading the hunt for a decent spot, but Life Alive turned out to be exactly what I needed! No line, warm and friendly service, and a cozy little corner booth with comfortable seating and pillows. Heaven after a long day of walking! I ordered the Swami grain bowl, which was absolutely delicious. Fresh, flavorful, warm, and comforting without feeling heavy. The coffee was great, too! I ordered, settled into my booth, had my coffee within a few minutes, and my food about five minutes later. Everything was reasonably priced, the atmosphere was wonderfully relaxing, and the whole experience was just lovely. Such a great find!