Michael and I sat at the bar this past Saturday and Rachel was our bartender. She was FANTASTIC!…read moreKind, polite, efficient and funny. I had their signature "mule" cocktail which was very yummy. My husband had a draft in which Rachel had to change the keg but she didn't seem annoyed by having to do this. We have gone to places where the bartender was too busy to change it out and told him to order a different beer. But not Rachel. She also brought us waters and bread without us having to ask for it. We shared the crab cake appetizer and the duck entree, which were well proportioned and delicious. The bar was cozy and I love the blue paint color and thankfully the Celtics were not playing that evening because the bar does not have a TV. So if you are looking for a quaint bar that does not offer TV, a bubbly bartender, scrumptious food, than 9 Elm is the place. :)

We came on a recommendation of a prior server. We came in with the plan to have dinner and drinks…read morebut the menu was really nothing special or unusual like i strive for so we opted for a pear martini and my friend did the wedge salad because she was so hungry. The martini was ok. The blue cheese on the salad was amazing! Nice and crisp with fresh bacon and tomatoes. Jackie, our server was good it just took a little bit for her to come to our table but she was attentive when she introduced herself. Good vibes, small busy place that apparently takes a lot of reservations.

First time here and I'm glad I came into the north shore of Boston. Usually I stick to New…read moreHampshire but I had family in town and of course they all wanna see Boston so I looked up a spot around the area we were in and The Blue Ox should up. Once inside we were seated very quickly... We started with some Crispy Calamari that had peppers and a nice chipotle aioli sauce that went well together. Then we had the Mussels which were very good, it had lots of garlic which we love and it has white wine with heirloom tomatoes. Both appetizers were amazing. Now for my dish I went with the Sin Burger due to seeing a bunch awards for this burger so I had to try. So the burger I ordered was made medium with bacon, truffle aioli and Swiss cheese. It was so good and this dish was the highlight of my night. It was made to perfection and everything went well together in the burger. I'll definitely be back just to eat the burger again. So if you're around Lynn then be sure to give this spot a try. You won't be disappointed!

Went for lunch on Sunday. Almost died because they were serving breakfast till 3 ugh , BUT our…read moreserver got use the sin burger yahoo ! Food was very good , service great , BUT I MEAN OMG there was a band playing live in there . OMG it was SCREAMING LOUD . I mean REALLY REALLY LOUD and sadly to say not that good . Why ???? It's so small in there and for brunch ??? Was so confused .

Wicked friendly first off. Always clean & never too packed/…read moredoes get busy on fridays-saturdays (Inside a bowling alley that gets busy so the parking lot might look packed but the restaurant/ bar is not Decent beer tap selection Food has gotten a lot better recently. the past year it's been on point I'd say. The sunday dinner is my favorite- I do like the pizza a lot too (on the thicker side) Would def give it a try. Great food for the price. Not going to break the bank at all.

The food here has improved drastically its actually really good now way better than you would…read moreexpect in a bowling alley

What an excellent experience!! My friends and I had delicious food in a comfy atmosphere…read more I got the Witchy Brew cocktail, delicious and dangerous because it's very tasty and I got the Caesar salad with grilled chicken, refreshing and tasty af. Good prices for being a tourist spot, would totally come back!! Our waitress was very lovely, attentive, and welcoming.

We came by for lunch after visiting the Salem Witch museum and had an ok experience. I loved the…read moreambiance, it had a very European pub feel. The staff was also very welcoming and friendly. The food however was ok. My friend ordered the harvest bowl with chicken and had the veggies pub curry with chicken. Honestly I was expecting the curry to be bomb since Irish pubs are known for their curries. My curry was a bit bland but the worst part was the rice that it was served on. It was so hard and crunchy, it was like they scraped the bottom of the pan where all the overcooked rice was. As an Asian person who eats rice almost every day, it was not pleasant to have to eat this. I notified our server who replaced it. It was a bit better but I still had bits of hard rice. Because of the bland flavor and hard rice, I don't recommend this dish. My friend said her harvest bowl was good so perhaps I should have gotten that.

Tried Sala Restobar in Beverly and overall it was a pretty underwhelming experience…read more We started with drinks -- I ordered a piña colada expecting it to be blended, but it came unblended. Nothing on the menu or from the server mentioned that, which was disappointing right away. When I told the server I didn't like it and wanted something else, he literally tilted his head and said, "ummm what do I tell the bartender?" That honestly rubbed me the wrong way -- just felt unprofessional and awkward. Jenny got a tequila cosmo, which was fine, nothing special. Food-wise, everything was just average. The bao buns were overcooked and the bun fell apart, though the flavor was decent. The pineapple fried rice was probably the best thing we had, but even that was just okay. We also had dumplings -- Jenny liked them, but I thought they were just alright. Dessert was the biggest miss. The blueberry cobbler was not good at all -- maybe a 3/10 at best. One thing that really didn't sit right was when we asked to split the tasting menu and were told no. That doesn't make much sense -- if people want to share, especially for a tasting menu, it should be allowed. Overall, nothing stood out in a good way, and between the service and the food, solid ambiance , it just wasn't a great experience.

We both had the Taste of Sala four-course meal for $46. There was a pretty long wait between…read morecourses at times, but the atmosphere is relaxed enough that it didn't feel out of place. Portions were larger than expected, and each dish was very shareable, so you can easily try eight things instead of four if you plan it right. They also have live jazz music -- every Thursday from 7-10pm, and on Friday and select Saturday nights from 8-11pm. If you want a clear view of the musicians, try to sit on the right side (opposite the entrance), though the middle works too. It's a fairly small space, so most tables can see, and all tables can hear. Overall, it's a fun spot -- good food, a relaxed vibe, and the live music (when available) adds a nice touch. If you're looking for something new to try when in the Beverly / Salem area, or a good date-night venue, I'd check out Sala.

Made a reservation and was seated immediately upon arrival. The service was impeccable from start…read moreto finish. This was my first time visiting this restaurant in town, and the restaurant came highly recommended by a friend, and it absolutely delivered. The food completely blew me away. Every dish was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful, which is even more impressive considering how new the restaurant is. I'm honestly still dreaming about this place and would eat here every night if I could. The atmosphere was packed and lively but not too loud, exactly what I wanted for a Saturday night dining experience. And a special shoutout to the manager; she was an absolute angel. Can't wait to come back!

I've gotten take out from here a few times now. Each time the food has held up well during travel,…read moreeven the bun doesn't get soggy! The food has been flavorful, moist, and cooked just right each time. I've also had some other menu items not pictured here, such as their chicken sandwich and lava cake dessert; They are both really good! The lava cake isn't quite a lava cake, but delish nonetheless. I definitely recommend this restaurant!

Super clean and comfortable room! Very spacious and the bathroom too was so nice. It can be a…read morelittle loud with the activity happening outside, but the restaurant closes around 10 or 11 I believe so it didn't interfere with us sleeping at all. They have a ton of parking and the staff were nice and helpful. You also have access to additional restrooms and fresh water whenever. It's super close to downtown Salem -- I would definitely recommend staying here!

I had dinner at The Bell Inn & Tavern with my mom for an early Mother's Day celebration since it's…read morewhere she wanted to go. She and much of my family really like this place and rave about it, but my overall first impression was definitely a mixed bag. My mom made the reservation for Saturday at 4:45pm in the dining room. We arrived a little early, so she showed me around the beautifully renovated building. When we checked in with someone, they redirected us to the bar area downstairs as they were holding a private event in the main dining area. Okay, not a big deal to us. However I could understand if someone else might get a little annoyed at being told they had to go to the bar area when they specifically asked for the dining room on their reservation. I have to say that I do love the downstairs bar area, it's classy and has a vintage speakeasy vibe. We were quickly greeted by one of the guys working the bar who was super nice and did a great job. For a drink I started with their version of an espresso martini, which was a good start to the food experience and gave me high hopes. They brought us out some popovers which to me were just okay. For an appetizer we got some buffalo chicken dip, which was quite delicious. For dinner my mom got a Caesar salad (which I tried a little bit of and thought was good) and a flatbread pizza that was on special. I decided to be a little bougie and went with the braised short ribs, and I regret to say that the dish fell flat for me. The short rib did come apart okay when I stuck my fork in it, but it was kind of chewy, bland and overall really didn't have much flavor. The menu also states that the short rib is served with broccolini (which is a milder, sweeter version of the green vegetable) but it came with regular plain broccoli instead, which I was also quite honestly disappointed by. With all that being said the polenta was my favorite thing on the plate. I'm a little conflicted. The place is beautiful and the staff is so nice. But with how much it was hyped up to me, I was a little let down. I'm kind of thinking that I should've went with another dish? I really want to truly love this place, so I'm sure I'll be back with family at some point to give them another chance.

Went there the night before a seminar I was going to in the area. Watched the Bruins game on a…read moresomewhat small tv in the lounge area. Absolutely dead there for a Sunday evening. Only the 5 of us having drinks, watching the game and chit chatting about business. Didn't eat dinner so I can't comment on how the food is. Definitely more expensive than going to a nearby bar. Service was good even though she was pretty bored only having 5 customers. She was very pleasant and attentive when we needed her.

I cannot say enough about this restaurant. Like the previous reviewer, I first ordered from here…read moreas a guest at the hotel and expected "okay" food (since most room service food is typically just okay) - the food is AWESOME. I have since ordered many meals from this hotel (I travel for business) and every single thing I've ordered has been delicious. The menu features some really interesting/unique choices and some classics and you cannot go wrong. I would come to this restaurant even if I wasn't staying at the hotel, and that is really saying something! Definitely worth a visit. The hotel is great too by the way. Kudos to the Chef!!