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!

I wish I had a better experience. Feigning for a grilled cheese and hearing the hype, the boss and…read moreI entered this local place (yes we are locals), and was instructed by BOTH bartenders to have a seat anywhere. Over the next 20 minutes (without service or even a "come to the bar to order even though you're sitting at a table") we watched as three more couples walked in, met by the bartender (who passed by us to accomplish ) brought to a table, and then served. When the second bartender came out from around the bar, we perked up, only to find them addressing yet another couple that arrived after us. We got zero drinks, we got zero acknowledgment. For a bar that says "all souls welcome", we certainly did not feel it.

I returned to Bit Bar because of the wings and they did not disappoint! They have a couple of…read moresauces to add but you don't need them, they are that good. The Tetris Tots were great. The SoMe Peanut Butter Whoppie Pie Stout on tap is fantastic! Staff at the bar was friendly and attentive.

So we went here because there was no wait and we had a large party. The interior is super cool…read more with tons of arcade games and a large festive bar. We tried, the brisket nachos, the jerk chicken sandwich with plantains , fried dumplings and kids cheese pizza. The best thing and consensus of the table was that the jerk chicken sandwich was the best by far except for the plantains, skip those and the fried dumplings. Also if you get the nachos don't pick brisket it was quite fatty and not in the good ways. Service was decent can't knock that, fun place but food isn't their game, except for the jerk chicken sandwich everyone who ordered that agreed it was delicious.

This was a really fun place to visit. They have a great craft beer, selection, and a nice outdoor…read morepatio for drinking, eating, and watching people go by. Surface was great, would come here again.

What an excellent experience!! My friends and I had delicious food in a comfy atmosphere…read more I got the Witchy Brew cocktail, delicious and dangerous because it's very tasty and I got the Caesar salad with grilled chicken, refreshing and tasty af. Good prices for being a tourist spot, would totally come back!! Our waitress was very lovely, attentive, and welcoming.

excellent food, but what sold this establishment to me was the talent and skill of the bartenders -…read moreSarah in particular is an absolute chemist when it comes to a quality, multidimensional drink. she was a pleasure and an incredible talent.

I used to go here when it was Opus and they hosted live shows in the location and was initially sad…read morewhen they changed it up. I went here with friends one night and was pleasantly surprised. It had a speakeasy vibe and I loved the drinks and decor. It's definitely a great place to swing by before going out and the service was great. They also had some of the awesome sushi rolls they used to serve there when it was known as Opus. It can be a bit tricky to find but look for the alley to the right of the main restaurant and you should be able to find it!

We were in the area for the Salem Witch trials tours. We spotted this place to eat. The inside is…read moresuper cool and a great place to come have drinks and relax with an amazing meal. My wife ordered their award winning espresso martini. She said it was perfect! One of the best, so give it another award lol! The clam chowder is probably one of the best things on the menu!! The warm fresh bread is delicious!! The hamburgers are pretty good. And they have variety of fries (sweet potato as well). I recommend coming here. Chowder is a must!!

Enjoyed a cup of seasonal soup here. Service was quick & restaurant had a nice atmosphere. It's…read morelocated inside the hotel.

Tip top of the hotel with a view from the wharf all the way to Essex. Great vibes, low music…read moreplaying in the background. This is a decent place. Second time around first review. Today was the pork belly tacos, the taco salad, and some beeyahs. Delicious tacos once again, crema, pickled radish, and jalapeño makes a delicious bite. Pork belly alone was underseasoned, but the whole bite makes it worth it! The bucket of taco salad was filled with choice of shredded beef. Done well, dressed nicely tourist pricing but that's normal all around town. I like coming here in the afternoons or later lunches for a relaxing time, good food, and a great atmosphere.

This review is specifically for the rooftop bar at The Hotel Salem. It's a cool spot that gave us…read moresomething fun to do while we waited for our EV to charge down the street, but it definitely feels a bit like a tourist trap. The food is nothing spectacular, though it's not bad either--just kinda mid. We had the ceviche, which was decent for $16. The drink menu itself is really cool, but it is very overpriced. Because we had already had a couple of drinks elsewhere and were mostly just buying time, we opted to stick with water. The ambiance is easily the best part of the experience. It's a fun, lively rooftop bar that sits right in the middle of everything in town. It offers some nice views directly over the main pedestrian street in Salem, though honestly, beyond that, you can't see much else. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We didn't have a reservation and weren't thrilled with the seats we were given, but that's fair game for walking in. It's a neat place to stop in for a quick view if you're passing through, but be prepared for typical tourist-heavy prices for drinks.

OMG the views are amazing…read more. Went right in the middle of their tourist season, yes its 2 months long at least and it gets crowded for a small village standard. this place has parking but its a first come first serve and it gets hard when everyone else is looking for one. Love the Lagers ( im a hazy Beer person ) but these remind me of my local brewery. Lovely owners, magagers, team players that make the entire trip well worth it. you can even bring your Pet. Now im sad i dint bring mine :( PS: i took some beer to bring back home and still have it in the fridge for that special occasion. Maybe have a collab with my local place, they make a mean Pumping Spice and Ocktober Fest

Fun outdoor bench area with gravel underfoot and views of the water, in addition to indoor seating…read moreoptions. Outdoors is dog friendly and I made some furry friends while sitting out for a drink! The German style beers they have on tap included some unique finds and some styles you don't see too often. Bartenders were very friendly and helpful when I was trying to decide what to get, as lagers and ales are not my usual go tos but made up the majority of the offerings. I got the Salem Ale, a helles style, in a half pour- I love that they offer this smaller size since their other glasses are absolutely massive! This was an easy drinking, smooth beer with low hops, just what I wanted for a hot summer day when I only had limited time to spend here. My drinking partner also enjoyed their selection, and we really enjoyed the location. Would love to go back, very chill vibes and the people there were all so friendly and happy, patrons and employees alike - a rare occurrence in Massachusetts!

Came here specifically for the vodka blood bag. The place and atmosphere is cute and our server was…read moreamazing and funny!! We absolutely adored him. The vodka drink is good, you can taste the vodka and strawberry, it's almost like a strawberry purée. It was a neat experience to see the "fake blood" go into the glass to drink I'm a tequila person but this was good. If only they had a margarita in bag like this, it would be good too. The food. I love taco salad, and this was pretty good. It's a big size portion too. My husband got one of the burritos which was huge but he said the taste didn't really taste like a burrito. He could taste the green sauce more than the meat and other things in it. I liked it but it definitely tasted more of the texmex side of things. Still would recommend this place!!! Will be back.

Its a 4.5.. you have all the pictures that you need already, no need to add more…read more The place is pretty good when Salem is in season, witches and things... Indoor and outdoor space is plenty and the service team is well equipped to handle the masses. We got there right in the middle of the mess and we're seated promptly. Tables cleared and they cleaned them asap to help with the rush. Love the fact that they were prepared for the mess that Salem turns when in Which season. 5 of us and food came out pretty fast too. The menu is not huge, its the same basic ingredients reused for different items. I had the steak tips with Mexican rice and beans, guacamole and a bit of lettuce. It was great. Ps add a bit of Howling sause but its not hot, well i like hot. The other adults plates were also good but with the caveat below. Its not real Mexican, its americanized Mexican.. Not Chipotle nor taco bell but you can tell as they use flour tortillas instead of corn. I know, i go to mex restaurants every Tuesday and can tell when its legit vs just good food. Use more of your local breweries ( support local)

Our server was kind and helpful. We weren't sat in the best place on the patio even with plenty of…read morespaces open. The view was still decent and the weather was great. There was a lot of fried food and the pricing wasn't super clear. We had to ask the server for more specifics. I wish there were also a few more options but we found something.

My sister and I stopped here for lunch and previously had made reservations online the night…read morebefore. I do recommend that. They do cram people upstairs so they can accommodate more people. I wasn't a fan of that part or the seats themselves. We started off with the ceviche which was very tasty. I am dairy and gluten free and they could accommodate allergies. They will tag it as well when they prep which was appreciated. I got the swordfish strawberry salad and my sister got one of the swordfish special. Overall excellent food and view.

This place is SO cool! We had several drinks and they were all delicious and garnished so…read moreelegantly. I had a hard time finding out how to get through the bookcase at first (it was actually pretty pathetic watching me try lol) but finally found the handle. The inside was so warm, cozy and had a sexy, cool vibe. Everyone who works there is super nice and helpful and I love the vibe of the bartenders' outfits (one even wore a paperboy hat which just fit with the style). I love this place and will absolutely be back.

Solid solid 5 stars, why isn't this the top bar? Love the Hidden Door, tried the small bites plate…read moreand artichoke dip this visit. The Benton's Old Fashion was smooth & smokey, a great drink. Leather seating, film noir backdrop w a twist of great recorded tunes and lighting, great service.