Always delicious l7ve music and a variety of food. Great specials, bar tenders are attentive and polite.

My family decided to spend the afternoon in Salem and wanted a late lunch. In looking at different places, Mercy Tavern had a good menu so we decided to stop. We arrived around 3:00 on a Thursday. We were able to get an inside seat. Two people were working and both appeared to be fairly attentive. Our waitress was very friendly and attentive. My wife and I both had PBR drafts. My youngest son and I both had Steak Tips and garlic fries. My wife had grilled cheese and my oldest son had fish tacos. Everything was good, fries were extremely garlicky. I wish they would have given more steak. Service was good, food was good, and prices were fair. I would recommend and return. read more

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Popped in while walking the City of Salem on a hot July afternoon. Friendly vibe with seating area and a bar. Everyone was cool and helpful with the menu. We had the Clam Chowder- Delicious, one of the best that we have had on our visit to Massachusetts. We also did burgers with fries, all of it was delicious. The burgers were cooked just right and the pickles on the side just took it over the top. Definitely a great stop when in Salem. read more

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Mercy Tavern is such a vibe. It's a tiny and cramped bar/restaurant with a TV that was playing 90s movies while we ate. Local characters mixed with tourists throughout. Great local art lining the walls. Excellent service and beyond excellent food rounding out the near perfection. Their waiting for a table system leaves something to be desired, but the reward is worth it in the end. The steak frites was some of the best I've had. read more

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Mac and cheese was just ehhhh, but the havarti grilled cheese was a YES. The clam chowder was cold, so I'd skip. cocktails are super unique. Definitely order the sun damage! I got the mocktail version and it was so tasty. The live music they had this night started at 9 and was super funky. You can't really have conversations during it, it's very loud, so don't go there if you're trying to have deep conversations instead of vibing to some music lol. Overall I would go back for drinks and music again! read more

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I had the fish and chips, it was nice, and I loved the garlic fries. The price was in the higher side but it was good. Service was really nice and they offered my friend additional fried fish because the one she had was smaller. The ambience was nice too read more

Mercy Tavern - Fish and Chips - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Friendly but they made us wait over 50 minutes for a table that never came. We were first told 20-25min, so we waited, then we were told we'd get something real soon. Real soon never came. And if you know Salem you know a lot of kitchens close early so when we gave up and went to look elsewhere... well, we were stranded. Either have a set time for how long customers can keep a table, or simply say "I don't know" instead of ruining people's plans. Yelp mentions vegetarian and vegan options, that's not true. There's a couple vegetarian and no vegan options. read more

This place was such a pleasant surprise! It was located right near our Airbnb and is also a short walk 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! read more

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The server never came back with our drinks so we bounced ... anything else I should add?!

Fabulous food. We enjoyed the buffalo cauliflower, fish, chicken nachos and ribs. All of which were amazing. Service was top notch. Would definitely go here again. The corn bread and pickles were also great. read more

Mercy Tavern has some of the best food and drinks in Salem, hands down! Service is always friendly and attentive. A cute little gem on Derby Street, with indoor and outdoor seating. If you have a smaller party and want to sit inside, you may be offered to sit at a larger table with another small party. My absolute favorites are the ribs and the pumpkin ravioli (seasonal). Live music over the weekend too. read more

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This was boku. Don't care if that's out of touch or unintelligible. Staff was awesome, food was pretty damn good, and the atmosphere helped keep the new king of Salem on his best behavior. Dog friendly for behaving pups, friendly staff, wide draft selection ( sip oh sunshine available!!! ) and just a pleasant space off the tourist traps. read more

Tiny place, absolutely delicious! I don't have one bad thing to say about the place, food, or staff. 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. read more

Cool, hipster vibe kinda bar. Ample seating indoors and some cafe tables outside. The hostess was the sweetest interacting with a child like he was an adult. Very patient and attentive. Our server was nice. On it the whole time. My Fish and Chips were AMAZINGGGG! Perfect crunch and flavor but the Garlic Fries were SUPREME!!! Whole chunks of roasted garlic! I LOVED it!!! read more

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Located near the waterfront but away from the center, touristy spot. Glad we found this local gem. The Mercy burger was delicious! The truffle garlic fries were so tasty. We also ordered the clam chowder which was just okay. A little bland for our liking. The place was packed and loud. Great place to be if you're a football fan. read more

Food was aamzzing. We went here during our 3 days in Salem. Amazing wings, fantastic beer selection, and the server was very fast and attentive. read more

This was my boyfriend and I first stop on our Salem trip! Loved the cozy atmosphere, the decor of course. Tis the season for amazing apple and pumpkin drinks ! The applejack was a delicious sweet take on a Moscow mule. The mercy burger was the perfect pick me up after traveling all day. Austin's service was fun and personable. We tried the "Gansett" beer and he let us weirdos keep the empty can. We got this sick pic on our walk back. I got exactly what I expected out of this place for a nice warm up to Salem and pick me up after a long day :) read more

Mercy Tavern - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Great little spot! A group of us came in without reservations on a Thursday afternoon. All the food was amazing (get. The. Fries.) service was great, and I liked the general atmosphere and vibe inside. This will be added to my favorite Salem spots for sure. read more

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Very good food, great service. Fried ribs were fantastic. Visited on a Sunday evening and it was fairly busy.

Amazingly kind bartending staff with great, local energy. We visited on a night with an incredible, New Orleans-style band playing, and the entire vibe was so great that we stayed til closing. Bonus: everyone was incredibly cool with a Bachelorette group fully dressed in Puritan costumes, huge win. read more

Excellent vibes, excellent drinks, excellent food! We needed a place for a quick nosh before hitting the 7 Gables museum and it was "near me" so we walked the few hundred feet over. We got a seat at the bar right away, almost the last seats in the very small venue, packed in the early afternoon of a chilly Saturday. Austin took care of us right away we ordered the clam chowder and baked Mac and cheese with bacon to split and it's a good thing because it was a massive portion of Mac and Cheese. Now I love a good New England clam chowder but I love it even more when it's chock FULL of clams and potatoes and bacon like this one was. Then came the Mac and Cheese and I don't know whose idea it was to put big slab sized chunks of onions in it but it was a masterful idea. I was dubious at first but OMG they were so good and elevated the flavor. I didn't want to eat as much as I did but I just kept going back for the onions and just one more noodle, I swear just one more! Excellent experience. I bet this is the kind of place that I would LOVE packed at night too! read more

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The Mercy Tavern of Salem is a great "local" corner bar. Welcomed as we dropped into this cozy bar, we noticed the locals at the bar but that didn't stop great service nor and they made us feel very comfortable. A quick drink and order we ordered up a perfect 4 roses Manhattan, Buffalo Cauliflower and Fish and Chips. The Manhattan came out "perfect" albeit a little small but the price of $8.50 with a $2.00 upcharge was very very small. Out came the cauliflower warm and spicy with Buffalo, just what we wanted. This was followed by fish and chips that were crispy food on the outside, moist on the inside with delicious fries on the side. We split everything and both enjoyed it. I wouldn't call it a date night but a great place for a light lunch or drinking with the boys. read more

My son treated my husband and me to dinner here this evening, and everything was great! My husband and I shared their steak tip entree with garlic French fries and a medley of fresh vegetables (summer squash, zucchini, broccoli, and Bermuda onions). The meat was tender and seasoned perfectly. I also had their frozen margarita, which was yummy! And my husband had a pint of Maine Lunch. Our server was kind and efficient. Our son had the Reuben sandwich, which I had a bite of, and that too was delicious. The place was quaint, clean, and busy. We left before the band started, but I'm sure that too would be fun to hear. We will be back! read more

Enjoyed dinner and drinks at Mercy on a Friday evening at the end of a long work week. The cocktails are great. Ordered their Havarti Grilled Cheese sandwich. It was so good. Will definitely return for it. You can tell it's a popular spot with the local residents. People passing by stopped to chat with three diners outside. Great service. Thank you Nick! read more

Was glad to find this place while we were visiting Salem on a busy Friday. When we arrived, there was only one other party in front of us. We had to wait about 10 minutes for a table, but being that it was October and Salem that is not bad at all. Our waitress was very friendly and nice. I ordered the ribs, but after a few minutes, she came back and told us that they were out of ribs. I was able to swap it out for the tri-tip steak, which was absolutely delicious. They even brought me some of the rib sauce on the side so I could dip my steak in, everything was delicious on my plate. Someone had the mac & cheese and said it was also very very good. The drinks were delicious. They were playing some great music and it was a nice resting point for us before we headed out for our next adventure. read more

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Not sure what the other review writers are ordering when they go to this place, but I found the food just typical bar food, it will help stop your hunger but nothing that will make you say that was the best ever. My steak tips had way too much sauce and the wife's chowder bowl was thin and runny. The atmosphere is just as you would expect, a local tavern to be, sort of dark and playing 80's music, so I enjoyed the atmosphere more than the food. This could be a nice place to meet up with some friends and have a few beers, but if you're just looking for lunch, it is a bit of a letdown. read more

Looking for a spooky spot to grab a bite to eat on your quest to find a witch? Well look no further than Mercy Tavern. Slightly off the beaten path, the restaurant had such cute Halloween decorations and was overall a great vibe. The food was incredible. The fish taco had such good flavors, especially the dressing and the bacon jam. The garlic fries might kill a vampire, but were heavenly. Highly recommend! read more

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Tried Mercy Tavern on my first trip to Salem and it didn't disappoint. We chose this spot for its fun sounding drinks and interesting menu. This place did not disappoint. We waited a few minutes for a table and were seated quickly. The staff were very friendly and the place itself was very local feeling and had a nice atmosphere. We ordered drinks and a number of dishes. Drinks were excellent and unique. Food was extremely good. Garlic fries had a lot of flavor and real garlic gloves on it. I tried their clam chowder and wings which were both delicious and packed with both ingredients and flavor. My friend tried the pumpkin ravioli and they were great with so much flavor. This is a great spot for when you visit Salem. It has incredible food with good portions that are very worth it. read more

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Found it during our visit to Salem best food went on Halloween it was cozy and lively very safe service was so nice will always visit when in Salem read more

Ran in for lunch after a visit to the House of Seven Gables. It's a short walk up the street! Cute little corner tavern - all decked out for Christmas. Food was delicious!! Clams chowder, truffle fries, pumpkin ravioli, burgers, and wings. All amazing! We left happy and full! read more

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What A great little hidden gem!! Found this spot with my wife and the food was excellent, service was great. It exceeded our expectations I highly recommend it! read more

Cozy place just a bit outside the core of the tourist area, had a nice family dinner before a crowd started to develop on a Thursday night in late March. Plentiful portions, good fish and chips, excellent clam chowder, excellent fish tacos. Quick and attractive service. Worth the walk read more

Mercy Tavern - Fish and chips - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Cute bar scene. Good drinks. Pumpkin ravioli, which might be a seasonal item, was amazing. We actually ordered a 2nd portion for our group to share. They weren't taking reservations in late September , but it wasn't too bad getting in. read more

Food was delicious! Drinks were great! Service was great! Loved every moment there. I will be telling everyone I know about my experience. God bless Mercy Tavern. read more

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Great ambiance, super friendly staff and a reasonably priced menu! And did I mention the live music on weekends?! 5 stars for Mercy Tavern, you deserve it!! read more

I finally made to the MT . Used to frequent the previous IPE Amazing vibe . Sat at the bar , great drinks fabulous service. Tried the nachos with chicken and avocado , to die for! Definitely will be craving those again . Looking forward to the next time! read more

I visited Mercy Tavern on a Thursday night after a long day of work. Immediately, the decoration and lighting struck me very positively. The space is well lit but not excessively bright, and it's clear that the owners have put a great deal of thought into the arrnagement of the establishment and the furnishing. I was seated within seconds of walking in, and my server was attentive and polite. I ordered a virgin cocktail, and my partner ordered a beer, and they were both delicious. For food, I ordered the fish and chips but substituted a salad and some vegetables - the server was nice enough to point out to me that the fish and chips comes with two sides to make sure I got my money's worth. The vegetables were well seasoned, the salad dressed with a bright vinaigrette, and the fish was fried perfectly in a light batter. All of my food was fantastic. But admittedly, my partner's food was the star of the night. He got the Havarti grilled cheese sandwich with a fried egg, and the sandwich was grilled to perfection and had some delightful umami notes. It was served with the garlic fries, which were perfectly salted and were difficult to stop eating. Overall, I couldn't recommend this place more. It was 100% worth it. read more

We've been to Mercy Tavern several times and the food has always been pretty decent. Service has been very much hit or miss. If you have the audacity to enter the establishment within 30 minutes of the kitchen closing, do NOT expect to be welcomed. Nothing like going out for dinner to be treated by the staff from the moment you walk in the door like a major inconvenience. Maybe they should change their posted hours. read more

Nice ambience in this small restaurant. I enjoyed my Sashay Away cocktail and steak tips lunch with garlic fries. The salad was tasty. I'll probably try the burger next time because the texture of the steak tips was a little off. Service was fine. read more

Mercy Tavern - Steak tips with garlic fries, falafel sandwich - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Food and drinks were both amazing. Great flavor. And the drinks were very fitting for Salem. read more

Mercy Tavern - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts