Our server was kind and helpful. We weren't sat in the best place on the patio even with plenty of spaces open. The view was still decent and the weather was great. There was a lot of fried food and the pricing wasn't super clear. We had to ask the server for more specifics. I wish there were also a few more options but we found something. read more

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My sister and I stopped here for lunch and previously had made reservations online the night before. I do recommend that. They do cram people upstairs so they can accommodate more people. I wasn't a fan of that part or the seats themselves. We started off with the ceviche which was very tasty. I am dairy and gluten free and they could accommodate allergies. They will tag it as well when they prep which was appreciated. I got the swordfish strawberry salad and my sister got one of the swordfish special. Overall excellent food and view. read more

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Truly a great experience on our first visit! Relaxing atmosphere and great views! They had pumpkin beer and it was a great blend of pumpkin and fall flavors! Wonderful service and tasty food! read more

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The views on the patio are so beautiful!! We enjoyed the food as well, our waitress also did a good job. We would definitely try it again! It was really nice to have the water so close that you can walk it before or after your meal as well read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - Crispy Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Fantastic restaurant on the harbor of Salem. We had a water view and enjoyed every minute of it. We had the jerk chicken sandwich which I really can't say how much I enjoyed it! Perfectly seasoned jerk chicken and slaw the habanero sauce was not too spicy and it was just really really good! The fried shrimp was also excellent! We have been recommending to eat here to friends who recently traveled to Salem (they had a great experience as well) and on many social media boards! Can't wait to go back! read more

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The place has a nice view of the bay, which makes us enjoy the food. We ordered Fisherman's Stew, Cranberry Salad and Fried Calamari. It was pricey but worth to try. The service was fast and the server was attentive. Overall, we had a memorable dining experience. read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - Fisherman's Stew, Cranberry Salad, Fried Calamari - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

My husband and I were greeted with a warm smile!:) We put our name in and sat at the bar to enjoy a beautiful view of the water while we waited a short time for a table. When we were seated at our table for lunch we were overjoyed with the view!:) The food was delicious!:) Robert was our server and did an excellent job taking care of us!:) Best restaurant in Salem in my opinion! read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - Baked cod with delicious mashed potatoes and spinach - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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(1 Star) ​Extremely disappointed with our recent experience at Sea Level Oyster Bar on Pickering Wharf. We ordered the lobster, which was terribly sub-par and left us severely ill with food poisoning--a major health and safety hazard. To make matters worse, we were overcharged on our bill: our Caesar salad was charged at three times the price listed on the menu. Between the severe food poisoning, deceptive pricing, and steep overall bill, this was an unacceptable experience. I strongly advise checking your bill carefully and avoiding this spot until management addresses their food safety and billing practices. read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

First time is Salem! So far we have enjoyed! We decided to stop at sea level, the service was great, the atmosphere is calm and the food taste so good because of my allergy's they accommodate that pretty well. Thank you Definitely I recommend read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - Mahi tacos - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Fantastic fresh seafood with views of the wharf. The servers were very nice and explained the different types of seasoning for the seafood. I had the local cod and my daughter had the stuffed lobster. We started with the baked oysters and everything was amazing. I also loved the Halloween decorations and the view of the wharf. read more

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Popcorn shrimp was 10 pieces of shrimp over literal popcorn for $20, a little bit of a joke imo. Rest of the food was just okay but overpriced read more

Callie, our server, was wonderful! The menu had a great selection. The seafood combo and linguine with clams are must-tries. The location is fantastic and perfect for taking a walk before or after dinner. Highly recommend! read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - Arugula Parmesan Salad - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Incredible lobster roll. Incredible Service. Right on the water which was a great vibe! They were caring of gluten allergies as well, and informed us of cross contamination risk which is always great to know. read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - Lobster Roll - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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WOW the seafood was fresh and delicious! Excellent oysters and giant shrimp, and I highly recommend the lobster taquitos!! They are large enough to split. It was a little noisy downstairs with not much to look at. Definitely recommend upstairs with a view of the harbor. They seemed understaffed this friday night- we were served by the bartender who made me some excellent dirty gin martinis. Check out the rest of the drink menu for fun! Crazy loaded bloody mary on there and some yummy looking seasonal rotating cocktails. read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - lobster taquitos - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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We went here for Halloween. We understand that it is busy for Halloween night, however our service was exceptionally bad. Our waitress would purposefully avoid giving our table service. She took our drink order and brought our first round of drinks rather quick. Didnt offer to take our food order at this time, and left our table so quick that we couldnt even ask. In order to get a table, we had to order food. Then she would service the tables around us, go talk with other servers for 10 minutes, and avoid coming back to our table. She did this 4 times. Then she came over to our table, asked if we wanted to order food, then left when a friend "spoke in third person". She then did not return to take a food order, but another round of drinks. We asked if we could put in food and she just ignored us. She finally came back to take our order, food came fast which was refreshing. She didn't come back until she brought us the check and the card sat on the table for 20 minutes before she took it. Brought the card back and didn't offer a box. She walked away as someone was asking for one. Needless to say Estefaina your service sucked. read more

Never will I eat there. Poor service asked for shrimp cocktail. Their picture showed four shrimp but I received only TWO,2, why???

We came to Sea Level on an October weekend. The food and atmosphere was great! We ordered the shrimp risotto and the fried pickle appetizer. Would come here again! read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - Shrimp Risotto and Fried Crispy Pickles - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

If you're looking for a great seafood place that is off the beaten path, especially during the peak of Halloween craziness, Sea Level Oyster Bar is that. The restaurant has two levels, we were quickly seated upstairs during their lunch rush. We're big fans of local brews and oysters - which Sea Level delivers on. We had 3 different types of oysters - all of which were excellent. We split an order of fried calamari, drunken sailor clams and fish tacos. The fried calamari had cherry peppers, so beware of a kick, the drunken sailor clams is an absolute must, and the fish tacos were solid but a bit on the dry side. All of our food was great, our waitress was attentive and we had beautiful views of the harbor. If we're ever back in the Salem area, we've both agreed Sea Level will be our first stop. read more

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Had the fresh oysters at Sea Level Oyster Bar and they were excellent--clean, flavorful, and super fresh - And at only $1.50 each? Hard to beat. The clam chowder was very tasty too! The service was great and they were very nice. Definitely coming back. read more

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Service was fantastic. A storm Was quickly approaching and servers and customers all worked together to pull down the plastic side walls for the outdoor deck. The view from the deck is peaceful and creates a nice nautical setting to the great food and drink! I liked my spicy mocktail and when I asked if the seared scallops dish could be put on top of pasta, the server and kitchen created a completely new fish for me not on the menu. That is how you meet the needs of your customers. I would love to go back! read more

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Worst bloody mary I've ever had! $41 for some seafood slapped onto a drink. The lobster still had it's digestive track left for me to eat! Yay what a treat! The only redeeming this was the view. Staff was cold! read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Last September, my girlfriends and I visited Salem for a witchy adventure. We decided to go with the flow and pick the first restaurant we saw as we explored the area. Fortunately, luck was on our side because we ended up loving our lunch! We shared oysters and a variety of tacos, and they were not only delicious, but the experience was enjoyable despite the longer-than-usual wait caused by our order being accidentally sent to the wrong table. The bartender was great and treated us well while we waited. It was a beautiful day, so we also enjoyed our meal outside. If I return to Salem, I would definitely go back! read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Cute place!! We sat up on the patio and were able to soak in the views! Little bit of a wait but to be expected durning October in Salem! Food was good! The Bloody Mary wasn't my cup of tea flavor profile but if you like more of a horseradish forward flavor I could see how it could be yours! read more

The view to the water off the top deck is truly something that should be leading the way. The available oyster varietys give you some options, we prefered the maine versions, the cocktail sauce was fine, the mignette sauce was very good. Ordered the shrimp cocktail ($4.50 for very very very large shrimp, but it is per piece not indicated on the menu). Also had the tacos. The taco of the day (halibut) had a bit too much wet things on it for the corn tortillas and the structural integrity suffered as a result. The shrimp street corn tacos were better blending of ingrediants and flavors, and flour tortillas which held up much better than the corn ones. read more

The food is always incredible! This time I did not enjoy my meal. This place has a broken air conditioner and still expects people to pay full price for a meal and sweat. 102 outside about 95 inside. If I wanted to be overheated while eating I would have requested an outdoor dining experience. Not a hotbox eating expensive meal with the heat on inside. Place is great. Manager said that the A/C is broken and that they don't know when it will be repaired. The owner knows. If the owner get someone down to his restaurant and have it fixed ASAP. The calamari was over done and the soda was flat. The sea bass was great but couldn't enjoy it eating in a restaurant that has no A/C. read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - What we ate. - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

I don't understand why this place only has 3.9 stars. The food is so good I'm still sitting here just needed to shout it from the rooftops. Let's talk about how beautiful the view is from the rooftop. Everything we've ordered has been spot on and all the recommendations from the waiter have been excellent. Come dine here! read more

Have been here 4 times now and have yet and I have nothing but nice things to say. The service is good, the oysters are always delicious and shucked cleanly. The cold lobster roll is in my top 3 favorite lobster rolls and I eat a lot of them! The toasted brioche is really nice and the lobster portion is generous and filled with fresh, large, & tender claw meat. Very light on the mayo which I love. Tried the steamers for the first time today and they were some of the best steamers I've had. The broth is quite lovely. The view of course is very picturesque with the Friendship of Salem ship right across the way. Also adding a photo of the truffle parm salad & clam pizza from a previous trip. The clam pizza was fantastic as was the salad. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants right now!! read more

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Typical east coast seafood bar and restaurant with a great view of the water and all the vibes you'd expect. Oysters were very very fresh! Clam chowder was really great too. The lobster roll was good, but I've had many better ones in Boston. However, kudos to the generous lobster portions! read more

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The weather was perfect and the outdoor patio was the perfect spot to enjoy with our pup. Food was average but service was excellent and extremely dog friendly. Our waitress even made a little pup mocktail for our dog with water and strawberries. Overall, an a-okay spot to stop especially with a dog. read more

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Where do I even start with this restaurant . Amazing staff Amazing service, And amazing food. . Honestly if I could get fresh oyster to try this would definitely be the place. Very very nice place to go with a good view. This place would definitely be my go backs if I go back to Salem. Recommend the lobster roll very fresh and warm with a buttery dressing. The burger was tasteful with the side of fries. Let's talk about the baked mussels absolutely amazing! read more

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I went here with some friends for dinner. We made a reservation on open table and had no issues upon arrival. It's a two level restaurant with inside and outside dining. I think most if not all outside spots are shaded. The staff on both levels were nice and efficient. I had raw oyster and clam chowder soup. One friend had a shrimp and watermelon salad the other had chicken sandwich. The shrimp were huge and quite a few on the salad. My friend's sandwich was quite big too and she said it was good. The oysters were very tasty and free of sand and shells. The bowl of clam chowder was huge. It was pretty thick and could have use more seasoning but overall it was a good dining experience. read more

We enjoyed a wonderful dinner here! The views were incredible and food and drinks were all delicious! Servers were prompt and food came out timely. We enjoyed oysters, mussels, clams and fish tacos, all very good! Highly recommend the bananas foster basque cheesecake! read more

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Great views. Very friendly staff. Food was good, especially the clam chowder and fried oysters.

Went here for dinner while visiting Salem and really loved that it didn't feel too touristy with an awesome waterfront view. The Scary Mary was showstopper in the best way possible if you're looking for a fun photo-op, loaded with seafood, bacon, and steak pieces. After a few days of trying so many lobster rolls, I opted for the Bourbon Marinated Steak Tips. They were tender, flavorful, and so good with the whipped potatoes and bourbon glaze. Definitely one of my favorite meals in Salem! Great service and suggestions from the staff! read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - Scary Mary - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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The place was great, we were seated I. The second floor with a fantastic view of the bay. Our server was Jocelyn and she was the sweetest we could have had. Food was phenomenal and wait times were short. read more

It was our first trip to Massachusetts, and while exploring Salem, a local recommended we stop at Sea Level for lunch. We took their advice and made the short walk to the wharf--and we're so glad we did! We were warmly greeted by Emma, who was friendly, attentive, and full of great recommendations. She suggested a few of her favorites, and they did not disappoint. We started with oysters--three East Beach Blonde from Rhode Island and three from Wellfleet, Massachusetts. Both were fresh and flavorful, but the East Beach were my personal favorite. For our main course, we shared the Roasted Haddock with potatoes and vegetables. Everything was perfectly cooked and seasoned. I also couldn't resist ordering the clam chowder--because, well... Boston! It was rich, creamy, and absolutely delicious. While the food was amazing, what really stood out was the combination of exceptional service and the laid-back, coastal vibe. It made the entire experience memorable. Sea Level is definitely a spot I'd recommend to anyone visiting Salem! read more

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It smells like fish in here! Haha and that's a great sign! They have a stunning view of the Salem Harbor and our servers were very kind. We went with the oyster platter and some nachos and cheese, along with a mocktail. While I didn't eat the oysters, my brother really enjoyed them and I loved my nacho spread with all the different dips! If you're in a mood to try some new things or already love fresh fish, then this place is for you! If we're ever back in town, we will surely stop in again to indulge in some different menu options! read more

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Stopped in for some oysters and they were great! Service was amazing. We sat outside and it was beautiful to look out at the water. read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - Oysters - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Went for lunch and it was lovely to sit on the water. Calamari app was nice. I tried the trout Parmesan special. I've never had anything like it before. It was good. Service was excellent. I would go back. read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - Ladies room decor - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Had such a great time having lunch here. We got a table on the second floor with great views of the harbor. The staff was super nice. There's a great selections of cocktails and beers. Got some oysters that were super fresh and extremely tasty. Also got the fried shrimp basket which was cooked perfect. Great crunch and really large shrimp. Would definitely recommend checking this place out read more

Sea Level Oyster Bar - Seafood Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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