OMG. Freaking delicious…read more After a week in New England I could not handle any more cheese, dairy, or lobster rolls. We needed flavor and actual spice. Ray Adea's Jamaican menu gave us all that and more. You gotta get a patty, so damn good. And their plates were fantastic. Yum! If you're visiting Salem just head there and enjoy.

My friend and I went here when we visited Salem last year and the food was very bland. We were the…read moreonly ones there on an otherwise lively night outdoors. I'm not going to make assumptions as to why they closed but I could see a restaurant like this going down in popularity. The man who serviced us was very kind and welcoming, just wasn't good quality food and the overall feel of the restaurant was pretty forgettable.

Tried a new place for dinner tonight, Phinix Lounge! We the chicken kabob on saffron rice with…read moreroasted veggies, and the rosemary lamb chops with roasted veggies and tart plum sauce. Finished with coffees and baklava! Give them a try you won't be disappointed: Simple food, simply cooked, simply divine!! Located at 56 Central Square in Lynn. Go! They also offer catering, and have a function room! Check out their website at phinixloungelynn.com

To celebrate the sale of my home in Beverly MA and my move to Peabody to join my partner, we…read moredecided to treat ourselves to another meal at our favorite restaurant (where we ha our first date 30 months ago. We were fortunate to be served by Kris, who is a model of the service that ALL the waitstaff gives to Ithaki diners. Contrary to our usual habit of sharing a variety of appetizers, we chose to share two special main dishes: the "Duck Duo" and the "Ribeye." The duck came with a duck breast and a duck confit leg and thigh. Both dishes were delicious with great sauces and vegetables. We shared a bottle of Amethystos (a Greek Cabernet Merlot red) and it was dry, full-bodied, and perfect with the duck and steak. For dessert, we shared the Bread Pudding, and I would recommend sharing this ample and filling dessert. Itahki treats all diners as family, and we love the ambiance and attention.

We hosted our son's rehearsal dinner for 50ppl and a welcome party for 180ppl at Ithaki, and they…read moreclosed the restaurant just for us. From the very first conversation five months out, Effie was incredible to work with. She was organized, responsive, and thought of things before we did. The team went above and beyond. Our decorations were overflowing our hotel room, so they let us drop everything off the night before. When we showed up to set up, nearly everything was already in place! All we had to do was tell them what we wanted, and they made it happen. It was such a gift on a busy weekend. They even changed their flower pots to match our decor! Unreal!! The food was outstanding from start to finish, and our guests agreed. A few of them stopped back in for one more meal before heading home on Sunday! Service was flawless: plates came out hot, glasses stayed full, and the staff was warm and genuinely happy to celebrate with us. Everything was perfect! Thank you, Effie and the entire Ithaki team, for making the start of our family's wedding weekend so memorable! Whenever we are in town we will absolutely stop in!

Tried Elia Taverna for the first time a couple of weeks ago and it definitely lived up to the hype…read more Some of the best Greek food I've had, even though we were only able to order from the brunch menu since it was a Saturday morning. The food was incredibly fresh. We ordered Horiatiki Salad, Bougatsa, Tsoureki French Toast, fresh pita and tzatziki, and everything was phenomenal. One thing that really stood out was the French toast. It was topped with fresh diced fruit, a pistachio sauce, Nutella chocolate drizzle, and real maple syrup. I've honestly never had French toast like that before. It was unbelievable. The service was great, and the whole experience was excellent. I'm already looking forward to coming back so I can try more of the regular menu.

My daughter and I are visiting from out of town, and after looking through several local restaurant…read moremenus, this one caught our attention. We were not disappointed! We started with the stuffed mushrooms from the specials menu. They were good, although nothing particularly over the top. For my entrée, I ordered the kalamakia and tried both the chicken and lamb. I wasn't sure how much I'd love the lamb, but WOW. It was absolutely delicious and definitely my recommendation! My daughter ordered the short ribs, and they were incredibly tender and full of flavor. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed our meals. This was our first night in town, and I honestly wouldn't be surprised if we end up coming back before we leave! The atmosphere was nice and our waitress was good!

I came to Istanbul Diner cafe after seeing some great reviews online and it did not disappoint…read more When I arrived, the ambiance was very quaint. It was a smaller restaurant with a fair amount of seating. The servers were very friendly and able to assist in what I should get. I got the CHICKEN SHISH BOWL which had rice, lettuce, cabbage, pita, grilled chicken and a white sauce (whatever it is, it made the dish) Great experience and will be recommending to others !

I walked over here for dinner, I wasn't sure what to get. The lady behind the counter was very…read morehelpful and went over the menu with me and explained what various dishes were and told me some of her favorites. I ended up getting a bowl of lentil soup, and border of grape leaves, and an Iskander kebab platter. It was waaaaayy toooo muuuuuch food!!!!! It was also very very good! She gave me garlic sauce and hot sauce both of which were great but the food didn't even need it!! The Iskander platter was so good, thinly sliced meat on a bed of croutons with a tomato sauce and cool creamy yogurt sauce beside it. Next time I'll probably only get they - but only because the soup and grape leaves just made it too much food!! She tried to get me to get rice pudding too but I had nowhere to put it.

(Last visited 4/7/2025.) In Boston on business and my hotel is in Revere, but I'm coming from the…read morewest so I wanted to stop somewhere to eat that was on the way to where I was staying. I used my handy-dandy Yelp Boston app and landed on Nour cafe! I saw that they had #shawarma and that it was some of the best in the area, so here's how it went! Atmosphere/Appearance: This place is literally a gas station, but there's nothing wrong with that. You pull up to the Shell, get some gas or park at a pump that's out of order or one of the available parking spots off to the right, but this place isn't really designed for you to dine in. Lol. Yes, you can sit in and eat off to the left side, but they really want you to leave. Once inside you make a right and above the drink coolers are a series of TVs that show you the menu. Continue to your right and you'll see the kitchen where all of the magic happens. Simple setup here. Service: There isn't any. You walk up to the counter, order your food, pay for it where you'd normally pay for gas then wait for them to call your name. My food was ready in 10 minutes. Food: I went with the mixed grill plate because I just FELT IN MY SOUL that I'd get a WHOLE LOT of food. Boy was I right! Lol. So the mixed grill plate comes with chicken shawarma, steak shawarma, ground lamb kabob, rice, a big pita, pickled vegetables, a slaw, a grilled onion mixture and hummus. Wow. Everything was SO good, SO seasoned and SO filling. I literally could eat on this for 2 and maybe 3 meals! I broke the pita into 4 smaller pieces and then made mini shawarmas with different meats in them! Lol. It was a bit messy, but you can totally eat this with a fork and knife without a problem. The food was excellent. Value: $16.99 is what I paid and when I got to my hotel then opened the lid to see all of that food I was just so blown away. How did they make any money by giving me all of this?! Lol. Astounded. Everything on the menu is cheap and there were many things under $10.00. In conclusion, I'd definitely pull up and get this exact same meal again! I went with the mixed grill to experience the different meats this place had to offer. I loved eating from here.

Quality, very good priced food served by friendly people. A most welcome find after a late-night…read moreconcert or sports event since they're open till 1. You can escape town on your way home, recharge in a nice peaceful spot. Personally it was just what my girlfriend and I needed.

The dining experience at Paprika Grill was excellent. The atmosphere was comfortable, clean, and…read moretastefully decorated. The staff were polite, friendly, and provided warm service. The food tasted great; the balance of spices and the freshness of the ingredients were particularly impressive. The service was prompt, with the order arriving quickly. The menu offers a wide variety of options, making it easy to find somtheing to one's liking. It is a great place to spend time with friends or family. The quality of the food and service was satisfactory to the price. Overall, it was a positive experience, and I would love to visit again in the future.

We ordered the chicken doner plate and falafel plate. Firstly, the serving size was very generous,…read moreespecially for the chicken. The food however, was lacking flavor in our opinion. The falafel had little spice, the tzatziki had an odd texture and little to no cucumber or garlic/lemon, and the rice pilaf was just plain rice with no seasoning. Overall, each item did not compare at all to other Mediterranean food we've had. The employees were nice and we wanted to like it, but for the price ($50+ for 2 plates), we didn't think this place was worth it.

Get food from Atha's all the time. The food is great here & service & delivery …read more Very tasty food all the time from roast beef's to pizza .

Do NOT trust that the online menu prices are anywhere near the ACTUAL prices or you could be in for…read morequite a surprise. I checked online, saw what I wanted and the price. When I went to order it over the phone it was off by a LOT. This is 2026, almost 2027, it shouldnt be too tough to keep online prices current.

This is a very solid Mediterranean spot in the market Street shops. We had a lovely dinner there a…read morefew weeks ago with excellent service and we were able to put a few small plates together to have a really nice light dinner, but we could've gone heavier if we had wanted to.

Sloooow. So slow. On a Sunday when the whole place was basically empty. It was so frustrating that…read morethe food wasn't even worth the wait in the end. Weird vibes.

We stumbled upon Blue Fez while looking for a healthy lunch in Salem, and we're so happy we gave it…read morea try! After seeing lots of burgers, diners, pizza, and café options around town, their menu immediately caught our attention -- tagine, couscous, shakshouka, Moroccan mint tea, and plenty of fresh, flavorful options. The restaurant was quiet when we arrived, so we were a little unsure at first, but the pretty outdoor seating and beautiful weather convinced us to stay. Great decision! My aunt and I ordered the couscous bowl with beef and the mosaic bowl with chicken, while my little cousin got the chicken tenders and fries. The food took a little while to come out, but once it arrived, we understood why -- everything tasted incredibly fresh. The vegetables were delicious and well seasoned, the vinaigrette on the mosaic bowl was so flavorful, the beef was incredibly tender, and the grilled chicken was seasoned and cooked perfectly. And the hummus was SOOOOO good! Honestly, my only wish was that there had been more of it in my mosaic bowl because I could've eaten a whole serving of it on its own. Even the chicken tenders and fries were good enough that my aunt and I kept stealing bites from my cousin! We also had a pomegranate mocktail and iced Moroccan mint tea, which was incredibly refreshing and paired perfectly with the meal. Blue Fez ended up being one of those places you're really glad you took a chance on. Fresh, quality food, great flavors, and wonderful service. I hope more people discover this spot -- it deserves to thrive!

This was one of our stops during our annual Salem trip, and I was a little skeptical at first bcuz…read morethere was no line outside. Around here in October, that's pretty rare! We were seated quickly, and our server Frank was great. He was professional, attentive, and made sure we were taken care of throughout the meal. Unfortunately, the lunch menu wasn't available on Sunday, so we ordered from the dinner menu instead. We started with the Moroccan Meatballs, served with hummus and harissa. I liked the flavor combination, but the meatballs were overcooked and on the dry side. The seasoning and accompaniments were good, so the dish has potential. For my entree, I ordered the Tagine Djaj, with chicken, potatoes, carrots, peas, olives, and preserved lemon in a ginger-saffron broth. The flavors were enjoyable, but the chicken had an inconsistent texture, with some pieces being tougher than others. I also wasn't a fan of how everything was served together because the broth soaked into my rice, which is a personal pet peeve. I ordered the Moroccan mint tea, it was lacking flavor. We also skipped dessert after learning they don't bake fresh daily and didn't have the carrot cake available. Overall, I appreciated the restaurant's aesthetic and cleanliness, and the atmosphere was pleasant. The prices felt a little high for the quality of the food, though. On the plus side, it was a peaceful dining experience without the crowds and chaos you often encounter in Salem during October. Frank was definitely a highlight of our visit, but the food didn't quite live up to my expectations. I'm glad we gave Blue Fez a try, but I won't revisit.