We celebrated my birthday with a lovely lunch at Sevmar Bistro in Salem. Everything was delicious!…read moreWe all ordered the chicken kebab with rice, grilled vegetables, and a side salad, and for appetizers we shared pita chips with hummus and pita along with spanakopitas. For dessert they surprised me with a birthday slice of carrot cake, which was the perfect sweet ending. The space is beautifully decorated with floral aesthetics and a bright, welcoming atmosphere. There's even a real London red phone booth outside the entrance, and we each got a cute red phone booth keychain to take home, which was such a fun touch. For drinks, my friends tried the special martinis while I had the raspberry fizz, which was super refreshing and perfect for welcoming the spring season. The food was fantastic and the service was friendly and attentive. There's also plenty of parking, which is always a plus. The only tiny con was the music overhead was a bit loud... let's just say at one point our table conversation sounded more like we were at an indoor concert than having lunch. Another small downside was the bathroom situation--there seemed to be only one or two stalls for men and women, so there was a bit of a wait Overall, it was a wonderful birthday spot!

Underwelming experience at Sevmar. It was Friday evening and we got right in without a reservation…read more We were seated and then the person that seated us told us were could not sit there, and then We were seated out in the back room. It was very loud- club music going, people talking loud over the music, and screeching children that did not want to be there. Tables are very close togther as well. We ordered the cabbage rolls, chicken kabob, and haddock. The server brought out the wrong dinner- was corrected, Cabbage rolls came and they were warm and tasted well- good with the thin pita bread that was on the table. Salad- nice and fresh and nice homemade dressing. Iceberg lettuce was kind of boring. Chicken kabab was nice and tender and flavorful- a good portion. It came with thin fries and grilled peppers and onion. Overall the food was decent- not sure I would want to come back here anytime soon as there are plenty of other options here in Salem.

Food was delicious, inside was clean, and server (Kennedi) was amazing…read more I wish every town had a fun little sports bar with very good food and service like this one.

I like this place because it has great food options and great food. Keno, bathrooms, and ok…read moreservice! I did see my waiter talking to the other waiters and looking back at me and my family which made me feel uncomfortable. Also, I got chocolate milk and she sniffed the milk before pouring, also make me feel uncomfortable. In addition, inside is pretty small but they make the small room work and fit the perfect amount of things including bar, keno area, and bathrooms. Overall, a pretty good place to Eat with friends.

I love the Cobb salad with grilled chicken and ranch dressing with sweet potato fries. It is…read moreliterally my favorite meal - this combo is just one you can't beat. I love summer then you are able to sit outside and have views of the golf course. It is perfect at sunset. Service is always good. The staff is always so nice and I personally like sitting at the bar because the bartenders are always making super fun drinks because they always have the best drink specials. THEIR BREAKFAST TOO ; is so delicious!!

Had my first experience at Sandtrap the other night! I'm part of a Facebook group called Merrimack…read moreValley Eats and went there to post for some suggestions for a good Tuesday trivia night in the area - the suggestions were overwhelmingly leaning towards Merrimack Valley Golf Club! The trivia host himself, Mike, was one of the people to suggest we go there. Once we got there, I was able to identify Mike and said hi as he handed us our trivia papers. He was great on the mic, dry sense of humor and moved a good pace with the trivia! We ended up coming in 1st place out of 4 or 5 teams! It's a relatively small inside space with the most beautiful patio looking out onto the course which has some of the best sunsets in the MV area! Our server was Ian who was very cool, laid back, and fit the vibe of the place. I work in the service industry myself and respect the hell out of a good server, he knew his stuff, our food came out right even with a few modifications on my friends entree. I highly suggest the steak tips and start with the sweet potato fries with Jalapeño aioli as an app for the table! THEYRE SO GOOD. The golf course itself is beautiful and upstairs from sandtrap is another restaurant/bar called "Parlay" - beautifully decorated, so much sunlight coming through, definitely a place I'd love to check out in the future! If you're looking to switch up your Tuesday night routine or just looking for a fun date spot, check out Sandtrap and don't forget to step outside for the beautiful views!

So Smoke and Barley finally opened up in the old Red Barn building on Main street. Fully renovated,…read moreSmoke and Barley offers a large variaety of beer, vapes, cigars, malt drinks and more. There is also a small amount of wine, soft drinks, ice cream and other sundries offered. Inside is bright and clean and offers walk in coolers and humidores. I was looking for a specific Vermonit beer, and had issue finding..I am not sure how they organize the beer as there are so many. Help was not offered. Parking and enterances are on both sides of the building,which can be tricky.

Excellent beer varieties!! Super clean store with plenty of parking.good stuff....open pretty early…read moreand closes late

Great food and drinks! Highly recommend the short rib tacos. Good atmosphere. Try to go on a…read moreweeknight as weekends can be tough!

The staff was rude and our wait time for food was nearing 1 hour before we decided to just leave…read more The food is decent but absolutely not worth the trouble it takes to get it.

The Beef rib & burnt ends were amazing. Place never disappoints. Beef rib is a special. Cant go…read morewrong with a pizza either.

Everything was great! We got the BBQ sampler with burnt ends, mac and cheese, beans, and a side of…read morecornbread waffles. Food came quick and served up with a smile! I got the double dank IPA to go with it and cant wait to try the rest of the tap list when we go back for pizza! Emphasis on the cornbread waffles. Such a cool twist on a traditional bbq side! Gotta try em

10/10. Love this place. Every time we go we try to get a new pizza and wing combo. The team seems…read morelike a cool group who like their work environment. Typical pub style but OK to go with your kids as they have tables around the bar. I recommend dining in vs taking it home if you have a bit of a ride

Ordered DoorDash with instructions to hand the order to us at the front door. The Dasher left the…read morefood at the garage and took off. It was the wrong order. Went through DoorDash asked for everything to be re-delivered said it would be an hour. The food obviously was not picked up originally and had been sitting at grand finale the whole time they realized it gave the new DoorDash, our old food. I called them to let them know. The pizzas were cold. Nothing was remade and they basically denied it telling me this food was made fresh as if I don't know what a cold pizza is. Here's a picture of the bottom of the box that is supposedly freshly made new delivery, decide for yourself

Absolutely amazing, awesome place. Stopped here on the way through town and now we have to return…read moreagain sometime. The chili was one of the best I have ever had, just the right amount of cheese, and great flavor. The wings were equally amazing. The perfect amount of smoke flavor, crispy, and not over loaded with sauce . The staff was just as good. Very friendly , helpful, and nice to talk to

Old time bar in a well-worn building with a separate dining room that's more spacious and quieter…read more My review is more for the food, since the beer I tried was my third choice. Decent enough. Wings: Smoked but didn't have that smoked wing taste or feel. They were definitely tender and moist, but definitely not crisp. My sauce (sesame honey sriracha) was a nice blend with a little heat and sweet, with neither dominating. Sesame was AWOL. Not bad, but the lack of crispness lost a chance to impress more. Smoked Brisket and Chorizo Chili: A small-ish serving somewhat concealed by the thick, droopy layer of cheese stretching across the top of the crock. Really nice flavor from the chorizo and peppers, but I didn't notice a smoke presence. Despite the crumbled bits of meat, more of a heated salsa feel than chili. Again, not bad, but nothing I'd get again. The Holburger: Now THIS one came through in flying colors. So rare in these days of smashburger dominance to see a thick burger (they do smashburgers too), and this was exceptionally juicy and brought good flavor from the brisket/shortrib blend and the grill itself. Bacon was only slightly crisp, but that's how I want it on a burger. Potent blue cheese. All of the flavors blended really nicely. Bun a white-bready version of brioche. A gigantic pile of fries (I think hand-cut) had the right crispness and droopiness. And to make it even better, on weekdays from noon to 4pm this burger-and-fries plate, with the addition of a draft beer is a dollar LESS. Good burger, good deal. Mixed bag so far, but that burger will bring me back to try more. Though they seem to be a little understaffed, service was friendly on two separate visits.

This place is the best. I love the employees. The patrons are also great. They do a great job with…read moremusic bingo, sports games and other events. Shanski's is truly a gem!

This bar has become my favorite spot! Always such a friendly welcome, great crowd, great drinks and…read morea good time. You can play music, darts, dance... and they always have the games on! If you haven't been yet, you're missing out!

If I could leave zero stars, I would. AVOID this place by all means. The bartender named Gabby is…read morevery racist and unprofessional. I am a black women and I never in my life went to Peppers and when I asked for a drink , she refused to serve me and told me she didn't need to explain why. The cook immediately came out from the kitchen to hear our conversation and started vaping right infront of me, and he had no gloves on! She will serve her "regulars" before anyone else, so be aware that you will be sitting and waiting to be attended for several long minutes. I noticed that this unprofessional careless Karen will also serve anyone without ID them. I will for sure be giving the police a tip about this!

Was in NH for work decided to stop here and watch the game. Was skeptical but did not disappoint…read more Gabby was holding the bar down! While being very kind and attentive. Big TVs/3 pool tables I think, and food was fire, i recommend.