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    Salem's Retreat

    4.4 (98 reviews)
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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Turkey sausage eggs Benedict platter
    Farrah B.

    From the looks of things this is probably one of the better restaurants in Salem. Fully decked out in Halloween swag, this old house, turned converted restaurant is a busy spot. The spaceci itself is tight, loolts of tables are squeezed in. Be ready to meet new people, lol. The staff was cordial and service was pretty quick. I looked at a lot of different plates when I came in and decided to stick to my regular diner choice, grilled cheese & fries. My friend was far more adventurous with the turkey sausage eggs Benedict. It was good, very much so met the standatd. My friend said her dish was weird, but edible,thought it would be better with turkey bacon. Note: there is a parking lot in the back of the building l.

    Classic Benedict - Eggs Benedict with ham, hollandaise sauce, and garnishes, served with roasted potatoes and a side of fresh melon and grapes.
    Nadeen C.

    This place is AMAZING! Great staff, great service, & great food! This was our first time here, and if we are ever back in this state, we will definitely be coming back here! We had the nicest waitress ! I didn't get her name and I really wish I did, but she was the sweetest person ever. The place itself is very classy and very welcoming! I am completely obsessed with this place, and will recommend it to anyone we know is going on a trip to Salem.

    Irish coffee - A coffee beverage with whipped cream topping, served in a glass with a graham cracker rim, placed on a dark, reflective table.
    Lindsay D.

    The food and service were excellent. And the corned beef has was some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommended!

    Eat here! - A vertical sign for Salem's Retreat, a breakfast and lunch restaurant, is mounted outside on a building, with a pancake graphic and parking instructions.
    Linda M.

    This place is great! Hot, fresh coffee...hot, fresh food....what more can you ask for? The waitresses were awesome, offering recommendations and even providing a pamphlet for us travelers to help see what Salem has to offer. If we ever come back to the area, this will be one of our go-to eateries.

    Two chicken and waffles with fried chicken, garnished with herbs, served on a white plate with some bacon bits and greens.
    Martha H.

    The interior was beautifully done, the back deck could use a little work but the food....DON'T CHANGE A THING!! This was the best chicken and waffles this side of Beantown!

    OJ
    Annie L.

    Salem's Retreat is such a hidden gem in Salem. A bit of a walk from Downtown with no wait time! Once you get there, it's just this cozy little diner with good food & service. We ordered Ojs to start with veggie omelette, scrambled eggs, bacon & hash browns. The server was kind, soft spoken and got all the little details down to make sure our breakfast was perfect! This is our favorite breakfast spot in Salem and if we are ever in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to come back!

    Sangria - A pink-orange cocktail in a tall glass, garnished with lemon and lime slices, a cherry, and a salted rim, on a black table.
    Grecia P.

    Holy moly was this place GOOD. You must try the espresso martini and anything on the specials menu. My mom ordered a custom omelette and it was cooked perfectly - I cannot stress enough the fact that my mom is an incredibly picky and critical eater. The service and staff were lovely and the overall experience was more than we could ask for. DEFINITELY returning!

    A menu cover for Salem's Retreat, offering breakfast, lunch, dinner, outdoor seating, and live music, with contact details and operating hours.
    Amber S.

    Service: The host, and servers were attentive and well appreciated their cohesive care in making sure someone checked or refilled water, took our order swiftly and throughout the meal even quick with clean up! Ambiance: Outdoor patio with music playing and seating with umbrellas for shade. Very casual and relaxed atmosphere for brunch lunch or good time with friends and family. Food: ultimately large portions and good flavors but nothing stood out or makes me want to particular seek out another visit other than potentially trying their breakfast/brunch specialties. I had the dish named after the resturant the Salem Retreat. It was delicious overall considering the separate ingredients, but together they had a flavor clash that ultimately that brings down the potential of the final dish - steak had some soy sweet sauce base but cooked well done without being charred to crisp which I much appreciated -veggies were a bit more oily than expected -chicken and shrimp well cooked and seasoned (my favorite part of the dish) -mash potato was alright nothing extraordinary but tasted good and great chunk to smooth texture balance

    Salem's Chicken & Waffles - A plate of fried chicken and waffles with syrup and small green garnishes, served on a white dish at a restaurant.
    Brianna R.

    The best parts of a local diner - speedy service, comfortable, inviting, and relaxed atmosphere, and typical diner staples - with a slight but welcome elevation - beautiful plating, delicious flavors, and plenty of options. On this trip, I had the chicken and waffles with maple syrup, which might be the best I've had outside the south. Don't know why it took me so long to try this place but I'll definitely be adding it to the rotation.

    Outdoor dining area
    Elbert D.

    This was my first time here for breakfast I can say it was a very excellent experience eating here the food is very fresh and homemade from scratch upon order I would definitely highly recommend this place if your in the Salem area and it is also tourist friendly as well so if you're looking for a good spot as a tourist, I definitely recommend this place for a good homemade Hardy breakfast or lunch

    Menu - The menu displays Salem's Retreat's offerings, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, outdoor seating, and live music, with a graphic of a stack of pancakes topped with fruit.
    Caroline K.

    Such a great place for breakfast and lunch. I had a friend tell me that the main area of Salem was lack good restaurants choices so as I was driving in from a conference at Harvard saw this place and took a chance. I was so glad I did food was amazing, bar was fun, people know because it was super busy , but they had me seated and served fairly quickly. I went with the special it was super delicious but definitely want to come back and try the main menu.

    A menu cover for Salem's Retreat displays breakfast, lunch, and dinner offerings, with outdoor seating and live music, located in Salem, MA.
    Kendra H.

    Delicious food and friendly staff! I loved how the staff was dressed in bloody hospital attire! It really set the mood of the whole town! I ordered the eggs benedict and they were superb! Can't beat the atmosphere here or the food.

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    Food and drinks were great! Patio outside was nice as well. Servers were very friendly!

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    Amazing Bloody Mary! Service was quick and food was good. Cute little space that wasn't too crowded on a holiday Monday.

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    Outstanding food. Highly recommend the tres amigos Benedict. It was amazing. The best version of Benedict I have ever tried!

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    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.

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