I love the pizza....I love how the people who work there interact with customers…read more The cheesesteaks are alittle skimpy for my taste but I lived in Philly for a very long time so don't go by me! Great food!!! So glad I'm close by!

As a witness to this experience, I feel compelled to speak up. I joined my friend and his elderly…read moremother for a meal at Ella's Mama Mia, and what unfolded was incredibly disappointing--not just because of the poor quality of food, but because of the dismissive and unprofessional service that followed. From the start, the server insisted on adding pasta to his mother's meal, despite her clearly expressing she didn't want it. When the food arrived, we were all taken aback. The crab cake looked and felt like a deep-fried hockey puck. I took a small taste myself--what was inside was a warm, unidentifiable paste that in no way resembled crab meat. My friend politely voiced our concerns to the server, and rather than show any understanding or willingness to help, she doubled down--telling us that this is how crab cakes are served "everywhere" and insisting nothing was wrong. The situation only worsened when we pointed out the pasta was cold. Instead of offering to replace or reheat it, the server replied with a smug "it's al dente," as if that excused serving food below temperature. This wasn't a case of a picky customer trying to get a free meal--his mother ate barely a spoonful and was clearly embarrassed and uncomfortable. Even after calmly requesting to speak with a manager, we were told no one was available. No follow-up, no apology, and multiple calls since have gone unanswered. What's most disappointing is the lack of accountability. Mistakes happen in restaurants all the time--it's how staff respond that makes the difference. I've seen this friend of mine bend over backwards to support local businesses and give them the benefit of the doubt, even when things aren't perfect. But this crossed the line. The food was unacceptable, the treatment was dismissive, and the follow-up was nonexistent. For an area like Salem County where good dining options are limited, it's sad to see a long-standing restaurant treat its guests this way. If this is how things are under new ownership, I won't be back--and I suggest others think twice before spending their money here.

While Pat's has never been my first choice, last Friday our boss bought lunch for everyone. Not…read moreknowing their menu, I went with an Italian sub, figuring you can't go wrong with those, and I wasn't disappointed. It was fresh, very tasty and satisfying. While it might not be big enough for a large man, it was plenty for me and I probably should have saved some for later. My family already has a go-to place for both pizza and subs, so we most likely won't become regulars, but I believe that you won't be disappointed by their Italian sub.

Moved here very recently this by far best pizza place I have tried few other places they cost way…read moremore were not that good but pat's very good everyone very nice friendly inside and food so good and fresh this my 2 time coming I will come back evertime I can

I trusted Nelson Nieves & Kristina Nieves owners of El Paladar Boricua Restaurant in Salem, NJ and…read morePedricktown, NJ. They also do contruction. I gave them $10,000 in cash because they promised they would do a job for me. They did not. Instead, after taking my money, they sold their big house, disconnected their phone, and left for the state of Florida in an RV. I was left trying to figure out what happened to the money I worked hard for. What makes this hurt even more is the trust I placed in them. They presented themselves as Christians and people of integrity. I took them at their word. Unfortunately, their actions have left me questioning whether those words meant anything at all. I am a veteran, and I know what trust, honor, and keeping your word are supposed to mean. This post is a warning: Please be extremely careful before doing business with these people. I trusted them. It cost me $10,000. I'm not posting this because I want sympathy. I'm posting it because I don't want someone else to make the same mistake I did. DO NOT LOAN THEM MONEY.

I have written reviews for El Paladar Boricua on other platforms but I cannot write enough about…read morehow good the food is here! When you see Hispanic patrons frequenting the restaurant you know you are eating authentic cuisine from people who know amazing Puerto Rican cuisine! The owners are just beautiful people inside and out!!! I'm so glad they are in Salem! I've had almost everything on the menu! I absolutely love the food!!! There are people who drive distances to get their favorite dishes! I'm a fan of the garlic chicken, the rice and beans, the chicken soup, the plantains, the pastelles, the mofongo is amazing!!!! And don't get me started on the desserts!!! My fav restaurant within a 50 mile radius!

Searching for a good lunch and up popped the name of the Salem Oak Diner. We quickly agreed to…read moregive it a try. A drive through Salem makes you wonder what this city was like in its glory days. Beautiful old homes ... classic mansions and then we spot this classic diner on Broadway. Ok, it looks a little worn but in the same moment you are transported back in time to an era where diners like this one could be found everywhere. Walking up you spot the music machines in each booth that once upon a time were connected to juke boxes . As you walk in you feel the comfort of a diner and the waitress calls out a welcome ... 'sit anywhere' and we choose a window booth. It's a classic diner menu with a printed sheet of specials at unbelievable prices. A couple of soup options so it was classic choices ... a mushroom cheeseburger that the owner will slap on the griddle and a tuna melt. The conversation with the waitress was non-stop (it was 230 and at first no one else was eating. It was a fun diner experience! Food was delivered hot ... another customer so the waitress went back to work. A great lunch! Fries were perfect and the burger juicy and flavorable!! Tuna melt perfect .. The rest rooms reminded us of being on a train in the 1950's! There's not much to Salem New Jersey but there is one awesome diner serving great food!!

homemade food. Chicken Parm surprising excellent. Spaghetti gravy better than most Italian…read morerestaurants. also highly recommend their homemade bean soup.

The food is decent when it actually shows up, but you can never be sure that it will.read more

After finally passing by this place all these years I can say I ate here. Food I ordered was…read moredelicious. Restaurant staff are friendly. Definitely a gem of a business in Salem.

Whether you are craving a breakfast, subs or burgers; we have the right plate for you! We also have…read morethe best pizza in town. Everyone loves a good diner. It's the place where you can have breakfast for dinner and dinner for breakfast, claim "your seat," and always find a familiar face.

Dangerous food tampering and hostile staff while owners were awayI am writing this to warn the…read morecommunity and alert the ownership. I ordered a Philly cheesesteak from this diner last week. This followed a previous incident where staff hung up on me, and a hostile interaction where an employee refused the standard soup/salad and tried to overcharge me.When I got home and opened my food, I discovered that someone on the staff had intentionally taken a bite out of my sandwich.This happened while the owners were away, meaning the staff is comfortably engaging in malicious food tampering and targeted discrimination against a Black customer when unsupervised. This is a severe health hazard and a liability. Ownership needs to know what their employees are doing to customers in their absence. Unsafe and unwelcoming.

A friend recommended Shags and even though it was over the bridge, it was $10-20 cheaper and had…read morebetter hours than any place near me. I called a day ahead and ordered a dozen crabs. When I picked I the next day they were hot and ready exactly when I told them I'd be up. I ordered the the largest crabs they had but they all varied in size. I believe this is just how crabs are these days but to me they were on the smaller end. The inside had plenty of premade options for purchase. Things like crab legs, seafood pastas, crab cakes, etc. The employees were extremely friendly and overall everything went smoothly.

Boy, just had a sautéed soft shell crab sandwich on a soft roll with tomato and lettuce and a…read morereally tasty tarter sauce. Staff was friendly and food prepared carefully. It's mainly a take away place with limited seating but clean and comfortable. Another customer was enjoying steamed crabs with a butter garlic sauce that said was really good!

My group of five just returned from lunch at Di Paolo's and, my goodness, they absolutely nailed…read moreit. Our server, Eri, was enthusiastic, knowledgeable, and genuinely fun--he made the whole experience feel personal rather than just another lunch service. The fall cocktail menu deserves its own mention: creative, extensive, and delish. The Pumpkin Spice White Russian was the unanimous favorite at our table. Most of us went with the three-course lunch special for just $20 (with one holdout who understandably couldn't resist the famous crabcake), and we were truly impressed. Soup or salad, an entree, AND dessert for $20 feels almost suspiciously generous these days. The salads were fresh and flavorful, portions were substantial. The spicy rigatoni was excellent, just the right amount of heat. The salmon and shrimp entree was another table favorite. And perhaps the smartest part of the whole deal: leaving with a delicious dessert. Lunch now, little treat later. Perfect. A huge thank you to Eri for the great recommendations and stellar service. Excellent food, creative drinks, generous portions, and an experience that felt genuinely welcoming from start to finish. Five stars all around--we'll absolutely be back.

Nice Place, Safe Parking, Friendy staff. Food was good, but not anything you're going to have…read morefever dreams over, but by no means was it bad! Bottom line: 3 People and $500+ (with an imposed tip 100+ tip), is too much. For God Sakes! Really! That's 1 entree (the special ~ 70$ x 3), and 4 drinks...then you tack on a 100+ tip fee, tax. So yea, for something that sounded simple, getting a $500 check was not! I don't mind paying, but this felt like a crime! So that said, I would not recommend this place unless you have $$$ to burn. p.s. I know the 'math' does not make sense, and we discussed with the manager. Bill was split across 2 couples, and double charged all over the place and they would not do anything to correct it! Ugh. I hate giving bad reviews, but this was a shit show.