The Soup Factory in Salem has been my favorite lunch spot for 15 years since I was a college…read morestudent in Salem. The chicken stock is so rich and delicious and the daily specials are always amazing. The staff are always kind and helpful. This is my comfort place!

New England Soup Factory is a fast-casual, soup-focused eatery located on Washington Street in…read moreSalem. It's open Monday through Friday from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM. My friends and I were looking for a quick midday snack, and the chilly weather narrowed our cravings fast. Soup seemed like the perfect way to warm up. We all opted for the chicken pot pie, packed with chicken, potatoes, onions, peas, and carrots. While it was tasty, it didn't stand out, and even with the complimentary bread, the portion felt small for the price.

Good sandwiches good quality meats and good prices make this trifecta. Nice people as well…read more Perfect for boaters or anyone who likes deli. Soups and salads as well. The Liberty melt on a sub roll is delicious and filling. Generous amount of white meat tuna with hots and cheese- get extra napkins. Perfect for workers or boaters.

Solid Sandwich Shop! We ordered a Hot Pastrami Sandwich on Marble Rye. Pastrami was very good,…read morebread was tasty but a bit soggy by the time we ate it (about 10 min later(. Better to order on a French roll next time. Save the Marble Rye for the cold Sandwiches. Nice menu of options. Lots of fun sodas to select from, I selected a Marblehead Cream Soda,.very good. Staff waa very friendly and quick to prepare the food. Easy parking with a lot. This is grab and go only. There is no searing (no tables) inside nor any outside (AI Yelp Assistant told me there were a few inside!).

Wow this place was a life saver on MLK Day since it was sooo cold lol. This spot is located inside…read moreBambolima which is an Italian spot serving pizza which is a win for us since I got ramen and my daughter order cheese pizza. The service was great and our server was amazing. The ambiance was a little bar feeling with lots of wood tables which I liked. Now let's get to the food.. Pork buns: the pork was cooked perfectly and the bun was nice and soft. The sauce went well everything and it's a great starter dish. Spicy Kimchi Ramen- this consists of pork belly, pickled mushrooms, kimchi and fried garlic. The ramen was really good and had a lot of flavor with just the right amount of spice from the kimchi. Perfect for a cold day! Colonel Sanders Ramen- this had a pork broth with fried chicken and was delicious and moist. Also had corn with Vermont butter which you can taste through the bowl. This dish was the highlight for me and I'll definitely be back again. If you're in Salem, MA and are craving ramen then be sure to give this place a try.

This place was SOO good. It was very interesting because it's a combination of Asian and Italian…read morefood. I only got the ramen and the fried dumplings, but I absolutely loved it. Had the pleasure of having the owner as one of the waiters and he was so sweet and passionate about his store. I would absolutely love to come back here and eat here again.

I was so impressed with this place!…read more My mom wanted to go for her bday dinner...the catch is her birthday was 5 days before Halloween! I agreed assuming we'd have to wait hours due to the October Salem craziness. I was wrong. We arrived and were greeted immediately by a very kind host. He explained that there was a 45 minute wait and he'd be happy to add our names to the waitlist. We went for a walk and about 20 minutes later he called and our table was ready. Our server came over immediately and took our drink order. I was thrilled that they had bottled coke as I don't drink alcohol, but it still felt like a treat! We split the Caesar salad to start and it was delicious. We expected a longer wait for the food but it came very quickly. For my entree, I got the Jean Louis sandwich. I don't think I even have words for how good this was. Seriously...I've been thinking about this sandwich ever since and craving it! my mom got the fall vegetable panzanella. She said it was absolutely delicious. You can tell they value the quality of food they put out and put their hearts into every recipe. And the potions are huge. We both had leftovers for the next day. Everything from the atmosphere, service, and food were 10/10. I always love supporting a local business and this is one I cannot wait to go back to.

Absolutely must try. This was the best meal I've had in a while. All the flavors were incredible…read moreand everything was so fresh. Prices were extremely reasonable especially for what you're getting. The beet drinks are a must try if you like beets--you will not be disappointed!

Tiny place, absolutely delicious! I don't have one bad thing to say about the place, food, or…read morestaff. The menu doesn't look particularly amazing, standard-ish pub fare (steak tips, fish&chips, mac&cheese) but they do them EXTREMELY well. The tips were tender and flavorful, the sneaky star of the entree was the salad with feta though. I'm pretty sure the feta was marinated in whatever outstanding salad dressing they use. The havarti grilled cheese with avocado, garlic aioli and fried egg...C'mon. You have to spend the extra $2 for the bacon jam, you will not regret it. I'm sure we've all seen truffle fries right? Some bullshit frozen garbage either drowned in cheap truffle oil, or "dusted" with truffle salt. Well, they don't do that crap here, however they do garlic fries. Hand cut, with whole cloves of roasted garlic all over. Not one or two cloves, like several heads worth of glorious, slow-roasted garlic. I managed to scrounge a couple spoonfuls of the kids mac&cheese from my son, almost lost a finger in the attempt and I found out why. They put just as much effort into the kids food as the adults. If you need a break from your witchy business in Salem, definitely stop in here.

This place was such a pleasant surprise! It was located right near our Airbnb and is also a short…read morewalk away from The House of the Seven Gables. It a small restaurant/bar but everything was beyond delicious and the service was excellent! We came here twice during our weekend stay. I swear I had one of the best cups of New England Clam Chowder I have ever had here, it was perfect. My husband also isn't a hummus fan but devoured our hummus appetizer- and I agree as the one who is actually a fan of hummus it was absolutely delicious. We also had a chance to try their burgers and WOW, every bite we took left us just wanting more and their fries were also amazing as well. Great cocktail menu and beer list, this place should absolutely be on your must try list when visiting Salem!

This place is a dreamy, cozy, hidden gem. The menu has all tradition cocktails, gourmet hot dogs,…read moreand more. They have board games and cards available for customers' entertainment. The staff is extremely attentive, friendly, and skilled at their craft. You can easily stay hours in here because of the inviting ambiance and fun. Highly, highly recommend.

Recommended to us by some locals as a great place for "tourists" to go. I can't agree, since the…read moretwo bartenders on duty were slinging drinks to their buddies while ignoring us. (They clearly saw me there; we made eye contact and the one guy wasn't even doing anything.) After about 10 to 15 minutes of waiting with no service, we were about to leave when a server finally came to our table. Since they were obviously busy and weren't keeping up with the crowd that night, we tried to order two drinks each so they could save a little of their time and we could relax without worrying about if a server was going to take our order again before the end of the week. The server very sharply said that he was NOT going to give us two drinks at a time, CERTAINLY not with drinks of this high alcohol content. We ordered one drink each, cashed out and bounced. The cocktail I got was fine; I could make a slightly worse version at home at a fraction of the price (or even two at once!). We we were told later by a friendlier Salemite at a bar with a better vibe that there is a Massachusetts state law that prohibits having two drinks at once at a bar. Fair enough. Had our server told us that, unfortunately, he wasn't allowed to give us two drinks at once -- instead of making us feel like idiots/degenerates for daring to ask -- we probably would have dropped a lot of vacation money there that night. Oh well; we had a great time at the other places we went.

Salem Massachusetts is a Gem all on its on…read more The LongBoards Restaurant and bar was a pet friendly and delightful surprise. The staff was outgoing and welcoming, the facility was clean, trendy, and vibrant. There was twenty some Televisions playing a wide array of sports. We ordered the Garlic Shrimp Tortellini and fish and chips. Both were perfectly cooked and fresh, fresh, fresh! The shrimps were larger prawn style and there as a fair amount in the meal! Did I mention the place is Dog Friendly!!? Well it is! They even offer a puppy menu!!!! 9/10! The place is pretty good, but the environment was a little too busy for me.

We went on valentine's day in the morning. I love the location of it, especially being in Salem…read morenear the water and the boats look like they're frozen in time. It gives very bar food and bar ambiance. I love that. They have some games for the kids, but the game wasn't working properly. The chicken fingers that my son got were just okay and kind of lacked a new flavor. The chicken sandwich I got was good, but would definitely not be back for that because again it wasn't anything special. The raspberry lime ricky drink was good, but I really wish they had a frozen mudslide cocktail. The server was attentive and nice so no complaints there. I love that the ice sculptures were still out.

So glad we found Shubies! What a great stop. We got…read moresomewhat distracted by all the fun times on the way in, but I'm glad we persevered to the lunch counter. Staff is very friendly and helpful and the food was outstanding! We ordered a variety of sandwiches, I had the Operator, plenty of turkey, arugula, sliced green apples and brie on a cranberry nut toasted bread. Delicious and plenty of it! (yes, I got a box to bring home half for lunch tomorrow). Everyone enjoyed their sandwiches tremendously and the experience was great. Limited seating area, but we were able to find a table to dine in. 78 years a family owned business, happy to support local!

Hi We do enjoy the store when we run in and send family and…read morecompany...extremely consistent....greeted always with a smile.. great to have picked up to go. Great food...homemade also Dayle n Lenny Spiewak

loved! this was my first stop in Salem & it did not disappoint! My waitress was incredible - I wish…read moreI remembered her name to give a shout out but she was wearing a black bandana, had 2 braids & tattoos! The food was great - I had a GF egg & mushroom breakfast sandwich. the mushrooms were marinated and to die for! I also had a nutty professor latte which was 10/10! Overall, cute, cozy place & great experience!

Gulu-Gulu is a solid, casual stop if you're in Salem and need something quick and affordable…read more Gulu-Gulu Cafe has a laid-back, artsy vibe, but overall the atmosphere and food both fall pretty average, nothing bad, just nothing that really stands out. One plus is that they do have some gluten-free options, which is always appreciated, so it's definitely doable if you have a gluten allergy. Overall, it's a convenient lunch spot if you're nearby, affordable, easy but not necessarily a must-visit.

I don't know for certain, but I'm fairly sure the kitchen staff walked into the back, down the…read morepier, and hand gathered the seafood they served right before plating it in front of me ten minutes later. Absolutely delicious food, incredibly fresh, and just a great experience overall.

Actually, the lobster bisque was the best my wife and I ever had in our lives. I added extra…read morelobster to mine and it was even more delicious. Unfortunately, my wife's fish and chips were very greasy and lacked flavor. I had one of the specials, a fish loin (I don't recall the species, maybe cod or haddock?) with a pleasant sauce, but the fish itself was bland. The asparagus was good. Service and ambience were fine.