My wife and I dine at Ricky's every Friday, the food is always excellent. The staff is always very welcoming and friendly. The chef does an amazing job. The Guinness fish and chips are fantastic, make sure you check out the specials menu it always has something that will tantalize your palette. My suggestion to you is run don't walk to Ricky's English pub, you can thank me later! read more

I am from out of town and was at the nearby Quaker City Kart Racing Track as our local track closed to become a data center. :( Anyway, that means more business for Ohio. Yelp led me to this establishment and I'm glad it did! My meal was perfect. I started off with a bowl of the Lobster Bisque. It was served with nice bread and butter. The Bisque was very good! It was just right in my opinion and was a large serving. For my main I decided on the Guinness Beer Battered Icelandic Cod that others here recommend and it did not disappoint! Rarely in the USA does the fish and chips remind me of what I had in Dublin but this did. The fish itself was flaky and the batter was fried to perfection. It really was some of the better fried fish I have ever had. The chips were big English style and were a perfect accompaniment to the fish. It also came with a large serving of very nice coleslaw. I will definitely be back through the race season to try more items. read more

Ricky's English Pub - Guinness Beer Battered Icelandic Cod dinner with Chips and Coleslaw. So good! - British Near Me - Salem, Ohio

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I like everything about Ricky's from the decor, to the wait staff, to the food quality and menu options. Best of all is that everything is so reasonably priced compared to where I live. read more

Ricky's English Pub - Butter cake with blackberries - wow! - British Near Me - Salem, Ohio

Nice English pub vibe. Limited English food. Service was good. If the painted the ceiling tile a nice cheat brown and used wood trim strips to cover metal bars it would even look more authentic. Wouldn't cost much either to do that. read more

The fish and chips were great!!! The service was first class. The atmosphere was friendly and very nice. read more

I ordered the chicken Picatta. This is a favorite of mine and I have had it at several restaurants. This dish was greasy and extremely salty. I had to use my cloth napkin to get the grease off of the chicken so that I could eat it. My friend had the pecan crusted grouper, and it was not tasty and very salty. My husband had the clams and muscle linguine/ there were very few clams and mussels, and of the ones that he had, 4 of them would not open. All in all not a good dining experience. This is our third time eating at this restaurant. We come here for the shaker Woods festival. Just a very disappointing dining experience. My $90 could have been better spent. read more

We ended up in the area by mistake then we did not know it was the car cruise so many places either closed or packed. We found this place and sounded interested and had the best seat in the window. It was very unique and authentically decorated. The menu had a lot of variety with some features. We tried the mozzarella block with was unique with the beer battered and balsamic drizzle. The lobster bisque was good but just ok, it was missing something. my pecan grouper was amazing but glad I left off the key lime glaze (it didn't need it) the garlic potatoes were great, my husband had the sugar cane cajun shrimp which were full of flavor as well. we were too full for dessert this time, but id come back to try the fish & chips! read more

Excellent Food and service. Had an amazing dinner there tonight. The food and service is always better with the owner there!

Consistently great food and consistently great service. Whether you dine in or takeout, they always take excellent care of all customers. The fish dinners are one of our family favorites. A true gem to have in Salem. read more

Food was good service was great I had the fish and chips for lunch Done very well with great prices It is a white napkin upscale type of place Very quaint read more

My first time there and was not disappointed. The food was awesome. I had French Onion soup to start with then had the Guinness Fish and Chips which was an Icelandic Cod. I finished it off with a slice of pumpkin pie. Linda was super friendly and efficient waitress. The decor of the place was amazing and I included some pics of the inside. read more

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absolutely delicious and authentic taste of fish and chips. Service is excellent as well.

You cannot go wrong dining at Ricky's. Exceptionally clean restaurant. Food is on point every time! Ricky is usually there and attentive to his dining guests. They have a great back room available for small parties. I used it for my daughter's baby shower. read more

Food, service & ambience plus great Surroundings. Waitress was happy and fun to talk with.

We were passing through and stopped here on a Saturday afternoon. Classy ambiance with white tablecloths and napkins, tasteful decorations and real wood dining table chairs. I had the baked cod, asparagus, salad and everything was very good. Taylor was our server and she was super. The staff worked together nicely. The crème brûlée was as good as I've had. This is a surprise spot in a small town. read more

The food was very good and the service was great. The ambiance is a little bit tired and old-fashioned. The furniture needs to be updated. The menu could probably use some updating as well, but we had the steaks and they were good. read more

The corn beef sandwich was absolutely delicious. The stuffed mushrooms with clams were very good. The lobster bisque I wasn't too impressed with. The bartender made me an Irish coffee with Jameson's whiskey was very good. The decor of the restaurant is very good. The restroom was very clean. The staff were very helpful. read more

I got the fish sandwich and substituted the FF for a Caesar salad. The fish was so delicious and the Caesar salad was a nice size salad and it was very fresh. My meal was under $14. Definitely recommend it. Waitress was very good and on top off it during the whole meal. It has a British atmosphere with English decor throughout the restaurant. If in Salem give it a try. read more

Good food and atmosphere. We love the Lobster Bisque and fish dinners. Sandwiches are delicious. Prices reasonable.

If you like greasy foods this is the place for you. Waitress was rude, short tempered and rushed us to "make up your mind, make up your mind." I don't go to fast food joints to be insulted. Forget this place. read more

Ricky's is a fine English Pub. Quaint, intimate, clean, well lit and it has a nice assortment of foods to choose from. As with many things, points are lost in the details. For instance, no proper English Pub would be caught dead with a carpet with French Fluer-de-Lis. Don't get me wrong, it's a beautiful carpet, but unless it's intended to be ironic, it's the wrong thing in the wrong atmosphere. The menu has many traditional items and some interesting choices. The Sauerkraut Balls for instance stand out as a very non-English item. Once again, unless it's meant to be ironic in which case I would recommend a name change. Aldolf's balls would be a cute fix. So, I started with the Lobster Bisque. Made from scratch, it has a wonderful texture, nice little pieces of lobster and a wonderfully full flavor. The cup had a little soup spilled onto the edge... once again, attention to detail. It could use a small dollop of something. Creme Fresh, a sprig of chervil... something. Something this nice needs a frame. It would be like hanging a Picasso with thumb tacks. It is a very well done soup. It needs a better presentation. Next up, a Guiness battered Cod with slaw and chips. The fish is a beautiful cut, nice and generous. Flakey and fresh! Fried to a golden perfection. Crispy on the outside, flaky and steamy on the inside. The fish and batter are a little flat in flavor. It's served with plastic ramekins filled with 2oz of Ketchup and Tartar respectfully. The chips are steak fries, so nice and thick, crunchy and fluffy. Served with a piece of kale and a lemon slice. Once again, the food is perfect, the presentation mediocre. Kale as a garnish... so 1980's. The tartar sauce is ok. Clearly out of a jar, not hand made. Nothing to write about. The ketchup, Heinz. The slaw was clearly out of a box. If not, this recipe needs SERIOUS work. It was creamy, crispy and wholly lacking any flavor. A house made slaw would go so much further and it is so easy to make. Once again, a lot of good work overshadowed by bad choices. Simple changes would turn this fish and chips from good into a masterpiece. I ordered a Tanq and Tonic. Served in a soda glass instead of a rocks glass. I honestly thought it was a water at first. A slice of lemon instead of a wedge of lime. Points off. Due to the recommendation of a fellow Yelp reviewer I did order the Cherry Chocolate Martini and it was absolutely perfect! There was even a hidden cherry waiting at the bottom of the glass! Nice touch. The atmosphere is mixed. When I first arrived they had Fox News turned up. Hardly the sounds to enjoy any meal with while they are spewing lies and panic. Then after everyone else left, music was put on and it was Rod Stewart sings the classics. Nice, but, not exactly Pub music. Parking is directly across the street so it's a short walk to the pub. they use a dessert tray instead of a menu, but the desserts look like they have been left out all day and it's not even 5pmThe daily specials hand written and xeroxed. Once again... details, details, details. It's a great local place, but why take shortcuts that undermine the good work done. I look forward to my next visit just to see if any of these suggestions are implemented to step up the place. Well... I never made it back to this place. Shortly after posting this review the owner took exception on my comments about Fox News being on the TV with the volume turned up. Apparently, asking for a proper dining atmosphere in Salem, Ohio makes you a Marxist! Really?!? You are going to piss all over your paying customers? I don't think it is asking too much to have a place that values the customers and keeps things neutral and welcoming for everyone. So, while the food is good, the owner sucks! Go down the street, there are plenty of restaurants with better food and a better appreciation of paying customers. It's called capitalism and the mighty dollars speaks! read more

Ricky's English Pub - British Near Me - Salem, Ohio

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A nice little pub downtown. Atmosphere and service is great. I would recommend as a great place for a small group to hang out, grab a pint and a bite. read more

Food was amazing! Stopped on a Saturday evening after a local soccer game.. party of 6 and everyone enjoyed! The fish and chips was amazing!

The food is excellent the service is perfect and the atmosphere is nice and comfortable.

Once again Ricky's food was great. Had mushrooms with crab on for an appetizer. I could have doubled it and it could have been my meal. They were great. Love the English Pub and love Ricky. I see he hired more staff. I do not know them personally but they were very nice and on top of their game. The atmosphere of Ricky's is what you would expect from the name. Decorated in an English theme and nicely done. Some restaurants go a little over on decoration but Rick has kept it to a minimum. No loud music or loud sports on tv making it easy to converse with each other. Go and tell him I sent you! read more

Wasn't able to get a chance to try their food as the hours posted online were not correct and we walked in and glanced at hours posted. Walked in to see and was not greeted at all and when finally caught eye contact of the server I had to ask and tell her the hours posted online. Are wrong. Just horrible vibes and it's a very small restaurant, older crowd. read more

We just experienced this place and omg it is the best ever!!!!!! The owner is a beautiful lady who cares and so sweet natured, you could fall in love with her..... But the food is awesome!!!!!!!!! We will ho here every week!!!!! read more

I've only been here twice, got the fish sandwich both times, it's delicious! Best fish sandwich around! The staff is really nice and the atmosphere is great. Will definitely be going back read more

It's still Covid time but we needed to visit elderly relatives. The weather turned cold & rainy, so our picnic at the park got nixed. Someone special suggested Ricky's as they have a back room, called & it was available! We had a very nice mini family reunion! The food was delicious & my food could have fed 2 of me! The staff was so helpful! So glad it rained, with my allergies, I'm not fond of picnics, but more concerned with Covid. Learned of a new place to eat when we visit again! Ricky's will be a definite stop again. read more

Ricky (the owner) has a gem in this restaurant! If you have ever been to England (or not) their fish is to die for. In fact everything they have is so delicious! The chef knows what he's doing. read more

Great place to heat. We stopped on our way through the town and ut was such a good decision. Clean but rustic with great food. Excellent rubin, turkey sandwich and fries.. read more

Ricky's English Pub - British Near Me - Salem, Ohio

Great food . Owner and waitresses very friendly. Coconut shrimp and sweet potato fries for me. Everything on the menu is great.

I was in the area for business, and stopped here. Wow. I wish this restaurant was near me back home. I had the Bangers and Mash and my colleague had the Sheperd's Pie. Both were great. Soup was good as well. Most places are like frozen dinners, and this place uses great ingredients and was superb. Atmosphere was nice. I highly recommend anyone in the area to stop here. Locals - you are lucky to have such a high quality establishment in your area. read more

Best restaurant and steaks in Salem. Great atmosphere. Super waitresses. Never had a poor meal here.

Don't let the name fool you. This is fine dining with excellent service! It is a quaint restaurant, with a small bar. Tablecloths, and cloth napkins folded neatly into a tripod. Proper place settings and silverware. The food is very good quality, and surprizingly large portions. They even have a kids menu, with adult size servings. The server was extremely friendly, professional, and made our experience far above what you might expect in this little town. Plenty of parking. Great prices. A+++ read more

BEST CHICKEN STRIPS EVER I cannot recommend this place enough. Amazing environment and great food

Pretty good food, it is a bit pricey for the area though. it is not a bad place to stop for a drink while bar hopping. Update: my bf and decided to choose ricky's for date night. When we went in we were quickly greeted. We were sat and the waitress left and didnt return for 5 min. She then took our 2 water 1 pop order and came back 7 min later with only 2 waters. mind you there were only 2 other tables in the place. We waited 15 min for her to come back and as the time past we got up and left. i will never go back! read more

Okay maybe it's not an authentic English pub but it's close enough. We ARE in Salem, Ohio. We've tried a few of the English dishes - the shepherds pie and toad in a hole. They were just fine. But we've also had the fish and steak and a variety of other things, even the pasta. I especially like the pasta dish with scallops. The setting in downtown Salem has its own charms as does the intimate pub. It feels like a place to go for a special dinner like an anniversary or the opportunity to meet with old friends. It can be quite busy at dinner time and the venue is small so we recommend reservations. But if waiting is okay with you it is a Pub and there is a nice bar where you can sit and enjoy a cocktail while you're waiting for your table. read more

Dont be fooled by the intrigue of an English pub in Salem, OH... It's not really English and I think it's actually some weird hybrid attempt at a cross between an English tea room and a pub. Either way - it smells pretty foul (that musty, cigarette smell) and it's pretty well used inside. I ordered the fish and chips - the chips were good - the fish pretty bad. The fish piece was this huge plank (and it was lunch), and it was soggy on the bottom. The fish you couldn't even get your fork into because it was so soggy. The coleslaw was way too vinegary Go down the street to Mikes Penn Ave Grill if you're in Salem and want a restaurant - it's not great but it's probably better and cheaper than the English Pub. read more

My dear friends hosted a 100th birthday celebration for their mother at Ricky's Pub. I must say the buffet that was served was delicious. Simple lovely food with lots of flavor along with a wonderful dessert. Because I had such a good experience for the birthday celebration I decided to back the following evening for dinner. I had a delicious steak and side dishes along with dessert. Excellent service - great atmosphere. The next time I am in Salem, I will definitely dine at Ricky's. read more