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!

Great service and Excellent food!!!! Try the smash burger and Witchside margarita:))) Top--Tier!!!!read more

Great place to grab lunch if you're exploring Salem! We grabbed the steak bites, clam chowder, and…read moresome fried calamari. Had to try their $5 mystery shot which did not disappoint. It changes every time!

Cute little bar. Has games and some stripper poles. Cute bartenders. Good music mix…read more Pineapple smash was good a little strong and sweet. Was really fun!! Had a great time and met friendly people.

This place has a lot of potential!! Love their varied marketing strategies. Cowboy hats, flights,…read morebalance a coin on the lemon. The food was sadly lacking flavor. The loaded tots looked so good but flavor fell flat. It needed some zing to it. More flavorful cheese sauce, onion/chive, something was missing. Tots were super crispy though we loved that! Had the boneless wings been cooked less they would have been great. They were burnt in areas and those parts were inedible. The bbq sauce was pretty much ketchup with added vinegar. The Parmesan sauce was the highlight of our meal. The soda was totally flat. In future I'd buy a bottled beer here. Super vibe and great country music here! Would make a wonderful craft beer/brewery vibe bar.

I would give 5 stars but they don't answer the phone for take- out…read more My new favorite dish is their Cajun chicken pasta. OUTSTANDING.. and a special shout out to Lydia who is on lunch shift. BRAVO

A person I met in France told me about this place! I had mentioned I like "Dive Bars." My husband…read moreand I sat at the bar where Ryan waited on us. She is friendly and made me an excellent Cosmo. We started with their Buffalo chicken egg rolls and shared their steak tips over salad. All was delicious. The place has a pool table and darts, but there was a high top blocking one from being able to play darts, which is a little odd. Their playlist is good too. We will be back!

Comfortable place to stop for lunch on a sunny day in later April (2026). We had the grilled, herby…read morechicken sandwich (large, moist and tender) which came on a toasted brioche roll accompanied by a mound of fries. Everything was fresh and hot. A bowl of clam chowder was based on a flavorful (without being fishy) creamy broth. Much better than the kind that can be like a bowl of wallpaper paste. The clam was minced so finely that it was hard to discern that there was any in the bowl. Very filling and tasty just the same. Staff were very attentive and friendly. We asked how much the market price for a lobster roll would be: $40. Music was in the style of hipster cocktail hour, so very enjoyable. Art work was kitschy lobster and bar- based. We enjoyed our lunch here while exploring the lovely town of Salem.

Place loons nice from outside. It's a tourist trap that pretends to look like a local bar. Food…read morequality is poor. Staff is very rude (esp the big old dude at the door). They have a "rule" that you should walk outside the building to get to the restrooms, and the dude is policing this rule since he has nothing to do. Need an extra bowl to split the soup? No worries, the dude will lecture your elderly parents his unsolicited opinions on how the soup will spill everywhere, so you shouldn't do it. Funny enough, the same dude spilled the soup all over the place when he was bringing them to us. Aside from the rude dude, prices are insane. We are not even in peak season, so they are serving the locals but their prices have a 50% or so markup from industry average. ($40 for a small and $60 for a large lobster roll). They have an automatic 20% gratuity on parties of 3 or more, so they get rewarded on their bad service no matter what. I highly recommend avoiding this dump.

This place has the coziest vibe and the best food in town. I love it and it's a great place for a…read morefamily dinner and a Guinness! It is also owned by extremely kind people. I left my purse here and the staff set it aside and the owner drove to my house! Truly a awesome place run by awesome people.

Olde Main Street Pub is an inviting Irish-style pub & restaurant tucked along historic Essex Street…read morein downtown Salem. It's open Thursday through Sunday from 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM. On our first night in Salem, my friends and I chose this place for dinner, and we were immediately glad we did. Every dish tasted homemade and full of flavor, and the service, especially from our server Elisha, was warm, attentive, and personable. We started with the charred broccoli mac & cheese, which arrived piping hot and baked to perfection. Every bite was rich, creamy, and delicious. Honestly, it's up there with the best mac & cheeses I've ever had. For entrées, we shared the shepherds pie and the steak tips. The shepherds pie, made with a hearty mix of lamb, beef, peas, carrots, house mashed, and cheddar cheese, was fresh and perfectly balanced. The steak tips were cooked to our liking, tender, and seasoned beautifully. Both dishes were comforting and satisfying. Olde Main Street Pub delivered exactly what we were hoping for: great food, genuine service, and a cozy atmosphere. I would definitely come back the next time I'm in Salem.

Finz Seafood Restaurant in Salem Mass is truly a must-go if you are visiting Salem or the area. I…read morehave been going there over the years and just revisited. So much fun to sit at the bar. The patrons are interesting and fun and the staff amazing. And for my must have - and for you highly recommenced - the Poke Bowl especially when Chef Lee is on the sushi! I'm a bar fly and that's where you'll find me enjoying the company of bartenders Justina, Michael, Shyanne who always lead you in the right direction for the best mix drinks and wine not to mention fun conversations. My favorite this week - at Justina's recommendation - is the Spasso Pinot Grigio along with the Poke Bowl which is the best I've ever had thank you Chef Lee! ... heading there now I am...

Well, this ranks as one of the top 10 meals of my life to date! Atmosphere - super East Coast…read moreseafood vibes! Service was fantastic! I ordered the surf and turf which featured tenderloin topped with garlic butter lobster pieces over asparagus and mashed potatoes. Absolutely delicious! For dessert we had the Nutella tartlet and it was so balanced and delicious served with a peanut butter sauce and whipped cream. So good!!!!!

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.

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.