My husband and I sat at the bar Saturday night, and Tawna waited on us. She was so nice and efficient, and made Michael a Cosmo. For me, she made one of their special holiday drinks called "A Partridge in a Pear Tree," which had Absolute pear vodka and Prosecco in it. We shared a side of their famous onion rings and baked scallops casserole, topped with Ritz crackers, for dinner. It was delicious and plentiful. It came with two sides, so we had their fresh broccoli and wedge salad (iceberg lettuce & tomatoes), which Tawna brought out before the entree, which was great! This quaint neighborhood bar/restaurant, which has been around since 1961, was also festively decorated. They hung garland and lights from their ceiling, which looked awesome. read more

Dube's - Partridge in a pear tree cocktail & a cosmo - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Old school restaurant that's not fancy this fancy that just really really good seafood and good prices. Nothing much else more to say if you're looking for a place to bring your date to impress her, this is not it. But I can't recommend it highly enough if you like seafood and don't want to pay the tourist trap prices. Long time resident here I know what I'm talking about. read more

New very weird smell when you arrive. Like lavender fabulous & dirty deep fryer. I can't stay past one drink. Hopefully summertime with doors open will help. read more

Visiting Salem with my mother, we were on the hunt for fresh seafood. Dube's is the definition of hole-in-the-wall: if you didn't know where it was, you would drive right past, as it looks like just a regular house in a residential neighborhood. Inside there is a full bar and plenty of booths. For a weekday around noon it was pretty busy. Our waitress was friendly and helped point out things on the menu. We got a large order onion rings which turned out to be a MASSIVE portion for only $11. We also ordered the fried oyster po'boy and a side order of fried haddock. The po'boy was packed with more shredded lettuce and tomatoes than I have ever seen on a sandwich before. The roll was absolutely overflowing with perfectly crispy fried oysters. The fried haddock was so flaky and tender, and their homemade tartar sauce was outstanding. For the price we got a massive amount of seafood, definitely enough to take home. Dube's is the real deal seafood and I know I will be back again soon. read more

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Can there be six stars? Please! Super simple place, unassuming. Tanya was friendly and welcoming. Fried clams with bellies. Cooked perfectly. Just a touch of "the sea" in the flavor. Perfect. Nice size portion, but wait... Fried scallops. Ditto above. So happy. Can't get this in Rochester. So happy to find the little gem! read more

Dube's - A side order of fried clams and fried scallops. So yummy! - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Tried again. Awful. Place has an awful smell like a bathroom deodorizer. Salad was a bowl of soggy iceberg lettuce with a few slices of tomato and onions on top...very few. Fried food overdone with a strange taste of old oil. Service was fine. I don't understand the draw of this place. read more

Been going here for years. Top-notch fried seafood and fast service. There's a reason we keep going back.

We had to make last minute changes to our dinner plans and came here as the next option. It was a Wednesday afternoon so it was decently full on the inside. There is a cute canopy in the back for outdoor seating as well. For entrees, we had their baked haddock which can come with French fries, baked potato, or mashed potatoes and ratatouille or steamed vegetables. They had turkey clubs, and hamburgers so my friend requested for a cheeseburger club which they happily obliged. I opted for their seafood stew which came with salad and rice after much conflict between that or their stuffed shrimp. Everyone loved their choices as everything was well seasoned. I liked how the rice had pieces of carrots and must have been cooked with chicken broth. Baked haddock must have been made with a stick of butter as well as their mashed potatoes which I found almost gummy in texture, not my preferred. French fries were decent but the ratatouille vegetables were fantastic. French onion soup came out with the freshly torched cheese on top and was good enough to finish every drop. Overall, great experience. Our waitress was nice and personable checking in on us regular. I would definitely come back again and see why it's been a classic for so long. read more

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Good Food, Good Service Note: If you can deal with Traffic, lights & Parking Let the line explain! read more

We love Dubes for it's old school ambiance, great seafood and excellent service. It's a mystery if you don't already love it here.

Try a fried scallop dinner or side- you will be amazed by the plentifulness and how incredible they taste.

Best swordfish and haddock around! The place is kind of dive ish but ye food is great. Gotta try the O rings!

Went here tonight with my mom. We got fried clams and fried oysters. They were to die for. Out waitress was so sweet she knew it was our first time there and also surprised is with an order of onion rings to try. And those were delicious. All the staff was very nice as well. I cant wait to go back! read more

Went here a couple weeks ago. It's a small place, but food service and drinks were all wonderful. We had about a 10 minute wait for a table. We were seated and a waitress came over a few minutes later to get our brink order. Started with the vanilla bean martini. It was delicious dessert in a glass. My husband got the clam chowder it was a bit on the thin side, but he enjoyed it every spoonful had tons of clams. I got the seafood bisque loaded with perfect cooked seafood. We shared the 3 way platter, perfect for 2 people. Golden fried not greasy. Coleslaw wasn't good way too vinegary. I wish I read the menu a little closer because the platter just came with fries I would have order a side of onion rings, because the table next to us got them and the looked delicious. Second cocktail was the Rock Candy Cocktail very good. It's a now frills place, but would definitely go back. read more

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I heard someone in line at Dicks Sporting Goods boasting of Dube's. I tried it. I like the old school ambiance. The onion rings are the best I've had in some time, and they're not over-salted. The scallops and shrimp were fried to perfection, and the portion and pricing were perfect. Great food. read more

Looking for the quintessential, family-owned and operated, New England restaurant/bar with heaping plates of perfectly prepared seafood - especially whole belly clams? This. Is. It! I cannot sing this place's praises enough: food quality, portion size, variety, value, unpretentious atmosphere, AND THE MOST AMAZING AND FRIENDLY WAITSTAFF. My only regret about my stop today is that I didn't get the name of the waitress. She was phenomenal - super knowledgeable, accommodating, genuinely friendly, and a Salem/Beverly ambassador that made our (me and my friends from Spain) visit especially memorable. Server #1 (according to my receipt) is a class act, a true gem, and a credit to Dube's brand. Never will we forget her kindness, banter, and hospitality. Or the food! Simply put, this was a great experience from start to finish. Do I HIGHLY recommend this place? In-DUBE-itably [Sorry. That was weak] read more

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My parents were raving Dube's fan and I couldn't agree more. Had the baked haddock with onion rings. The fish was super fresh, great topping and piping hot. Absolutely delicious, the rings were crispy and great tasting. What a fantastic meal in a restaurant that has succeeded by offering great portions, consistent service over the decades... Can't wait to be back in area for another dose. read more

Fried clams used to be the best in the area but have gone way down hill. Had clams and onion rings

I've been going here since I was a little girl and they have by far the best fried clams and seafood around. The onion rings are also to die for as is their French onion soup. Honestly, it's one of the best French onions I've had in my life. The drinks are strong and tasty. It's the perfect place to stop with family or friends for a low key delicious dinner. I will say that the takeout is good but nothing compares to getting fresh there. read more

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This restaurant is well known by the locals. There are no substitutions. It is a lot of food for the price. Staff works very hard. Highly recommend this restaurant! read more

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Great local spot. Definitely off of the beaten path. A true mom and pop operation with extremely fresh seafood. Stumbled upon this place via a Facebook dining group post and stopped in for an early dinner. Got the feeling that most folks were regulars based on the conversations between parties and waitstaff. Great no nonsense local seafood at a reasonable price. It was exactly what we were looking for and couldn't have been happier. There are comments about the Cole slaw being a bit different but we really enjoyed it. It was more of a vinegar based dressing rather than the traditional mayo version. Even if that isn't up to your liking the piping hot fried clams (whole belly), shrimp, and scallops were beyond superior. Add in an old school bar with what I thought were very reasonable prices and putts and you definitely have a place that warrants stopping by when you're in the area. read more

What a great find! We were looking for a place for clams on a Friday evening. We have covered most of the North Shore (Essex, Gloucester, Ipswich to name a few) so we were looking for something different. A friend of mine recommended Dube's! We almost drove past it because it is your classic "neighborhood" spot...looks like a house that is part of the neighborhood. We timed it right and the wait was minimal. We got seated and the food was in front of us in no time! We had the clam boat, haddock sandwich, hamburger and an appetizer of onion rings! All four were fantastic! Service was great. We loved the covid-safe little paper bag full of salt, pepper and ketchup! What a great idea! Very reasonably priced for the amount of food that was served! We will be back. I would love to see this place in full swing! The bar looks like a great place to watch a ball game and relax. read more

Let me start off by saying how safe and clean my dining experience was. I work in extremely clean research labs and their aseptic techniques made me proud! The tables and chairs where whipped down TWICE by cleaners and also alcohols whips which was excellent. All food condiments were preped for personal use, menu was tossed after single use! Just a model of a restaurant in this pandemic world! Food was great as well, shrimp and lobster salad amazing. Fisherman's platter was huge fit for two ppl. Bartender, incredible pour of drinks very worth of price. read more

Dube's - Extreme aseptic techniques, I felt very safe. - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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So so happy to be back !!!! Fried Clams Scallops Shrimp Fries And the amazing homemade onion rings. A++++ Best Family Seafood Restaurant. read more

Tucked away on a side street Dube's can be hard to find, but worth the search-there's a parking lot on the side of the building. This is a classic Salem seafood restaurant that's been around since 1961 and was a bar room before it became a restaurant. The wait staff has been working here for years...Say hi to Tawnya, she's been working here since 7th grade! We started with the famous onion rings and the four of us finished a large order in record time! The fish and clam chowders were both delicious with a classic thin broth. Fried clams are from Ipswich and worth the side order, they come with mayo-less coleslaw and tarter. If you like ratatouille, have it as one of your sides...it's thick and delicious. read more

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Really good food, good service. Good drinks old time bar/pub atmosphere, great place to go

Great spot for fried seafood! Service is great and ambiance is casual. Would recommend checking them out!

Superb meal on 8/10/24. Place was packed but the staff was meeting the crush. Our waitress, Erin, was tremendous. Friendly, efficient and didn't miss a beat. Fried clams and baked/broiled haddock were very good. A nice, cozy neighborhood spot to relax and unwind. read more

Homey. Friendly. Awesome staff. Cozy atmosphere. Be warned: a platter of food is ONE HUGE PLATTER! Best French Onion soup EVER (tasted like they added cheddar cheese soup to the mix) and I did my best to help clean the crock by removing all the extra crusty cheese on the edges! Stuffed shrimp entree was also incredible with a generous helping of melted butter. Had ratatouille as one of the sides, and can say never BEEN so happy to eat all my veggies! Next time, will get another crock of French Onion Soup and a large side of onion rings. The downside? There won't be any leftovers! read more

Clams and onion rings are so delicious. Other dishes are equally as good. But oh my those clams are the best.

Food was excellent we got the stuffed shrimp, onion rings and a shrimp po' boy. Off the beaten path from all the tourists. Our waitress was great. Highly recommend this place read more

Great service and wife loved divey feel of the place. Onion rings were good and fish tacos ok.

The food was fantastic, the wait staff was great! We enjoyed ourselves and probably ate too much but it was so good great seafood! We will be back everyone with us only had great things to say about Dubes if you are in Salem you gotta go here read more

Dube's - Clams, Halibut, Shrimp and onion rings - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Excellent, good food and fair prices ! I Got the haddock pie with the oven roasted potatoes and ratatouille ! The fish was a little dry but still very good the sides were both amazing! I will definitely go back again! read more

This is a quaint eating establishment. The seafood is fresh and delicious. The wait staff are friendly and attentive. I did not have to wait long for my food to arrive to my table. I will be back! read more

Best seafood around and at. Fair prices. Friendly atmosphere. With excellent service. Been there many years with many repeat customers. Once you go You will be a regular customer. Very affordable. Don't think about it. JUST GO THERE!!!!!'n read more

Been here a couple of times over past 10 years. Not the best fried seafood in Salem MA Food is greasy, not flavorful and yet is expensive. Go to the Clam Shack at the Willows. read more

Delicious seafood. Not greasy at all, just fresh and delicious. I had haddock and scallops, they really do give you allot and the prices are very reasonable. I always want to try the famous onion rings too, maybe next time. Dubes has been around forever and they do it right. And their staff is exceptional, very kind and attentive. Give them a try! read more

Having grown up in Salem, this was the go to place for seafood. During the late 70s and early 80s, my family would often drive from our house in North Beverly to Dube's for meatless meals during lent. Back then the wait to be seated was long and the lines were out the door. It's nice to see the place is still going and the owners have maintained the cozy atmosphere that I fondly remember. My son and I went for lunch and he ordered the swordfish kebab which was listed as a special on the menu. This "deconstructed" kebab was served on a bed of rice and he said it was very tasty. I got my usual favorite: the calm and shrimp combo plate. It's now around 25 dollars but the portions are so large, I took the leftovers home and made two more meals out if it. Very satisfied. read more

Fried seafood Nirvana. Why go to Ipswich when you can get great fried clams in Salem? Big portions, good food and nice waitstaff. What more could you ask? Went again last night and not disappointed- fried seafood at it's best. Strong drinks and clam and shrimp plate brimming with belly clams. Plates with fries run $20-$25; party of 2 with drinks runs about $115 with tip but worth every penny. read more