In salem for the weekend and tried 2 different bowls from Life Alive. Both were delicious and had…read moreamazing and unique flavor. The bowls are very filling

I visited this restaurant off of recommendation from a family member and to be honest, I was…read morehesitant because I am not a vegetarian and didn't know how the food was going to taste or how satisfied I would feel after eating here. You order at the window and they give you a number and bring you your food. I went with the rainbow harvest bowl. They truly proved me wrong! Not only was the food filling, but flavor was so prominent in this dish. There were also a lot of textures at play from creamy to crunchy and all in between. I never would think to combine all of these vegetables and starches along with the seasonings that they did and now I want to. I definitely recommend giving them a try!

I was so impressed with this place!…read more My mom wanted to go for her bday dinner...the catch is her birthday was 5 days before Halloween! I agreed assuming we'd have to wait hours due to the October Salem craziness. I was wrong. We arrived and were greeted immediately by a very kind host. He explained that there was a 45 minute wait and he'd be happy to add our names to the waitlist. We went for a walk and about 20 minutes later he called and our table was ready. Our server came over immediately and took our drink order. I was thrilled that they had bottled coke as I don't drink alcohol, but it still felt like a treat! We split the Caesar salad to start and it was delicious. We expected a longer wait for the food but it came very quickly. For my entree, I got the Jean Louis sandwich. I don't think I even have words for how good this was. Seriously...I've been thinking about this sandwich ever since and craving it! my mom got the fall vegetable panzanella. She said it was absolutely delicious. You can tell they value the quality of food they put out and put their hearts into every recipe. And the potions are huge. We both had leftovers for the next day. Everything from the atmosphere, service, and food were 10/10. I always love supporting a local business and this is one I cannot wait to go back to.

Absolutely must try. This was the best meal I've had in a while. All the flavors were incredible…read moreand everything was so fresh. Prices were extremely reasonable especially for what you're getting. The beet drinks are a must try if you like beets--you will not be disappointed!

They do a good job at this place. They stay busy and take mostly reservations for the regular…read moretables but make room for walk-ins at the bar. The bartender we had was quick and friendly, and we liked the draft beer offerings and the mixed drinks. We were very happy with our food. We chose to share the apple cider donuts (starting the meal with dessert), which were just as advertised. Delicious. We also tried the buffalo wings and the breakfast burrito. Yum! Delightful flavors. Only reason for 4 of 5 stars is the bathrooms needed some cleanup. I imagine it's hard to keep up with crowd control, so I hand waved it overall but is an important detail that sometimes gets overlooked when you get busy. Also easy enough to correct. Regardless, we had a really good visit. I wouldn't hesitate to go back again.

Came here our first night on vacation. There was a mix up or something and my burger took forever…read moreto come out but they were nice and quick to take it off the bill. So that was awesome. Very good burger and we walked there from our hotel. Ambiance was cool. Especially with the snow falling outside.

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.

We ordered the $10 lunch special which came with a protein, rice, vegetables, plantains, and a…read moredrink. We opted for the jerk chicken protein and shared one curry chicken patty as well. The food was delicious, tasted homemade, and it was a decent portion for the price since it also came with a drink. The jerk chicken was hot and the plantains and seasoned rice helped mellow out the spice. The highlight of the meal for me was the curry chicken patty - just the right kick of spices and creamy curry. Definitely recommend this restaurant! One note for improvement is that our food was served in styrofoam containers even though we were dining in. It would have been nice to eat with silverware and plates.

Tiny place, absolutely delicious! I don't have one bad thing to say about the place, food, or…read morestaff. The menu doesn't look particularly amazing, standard-ish pub fare (steak tips, fish&chips, mac&cheese) but they do them EXTREMELY well. The tips were tender and flavorful, the sneaky star of the entree was the salad with feta though. I'm pretty sure the feta was marinated in whatever outstanding salad dressing they use. The havarti grilled cheese with avocado, garlic aioli and fried egg...C'mon. You have to spend the extra $2 for the bacon jam, you will not regret it. I'm sure we've all seen truffle fries right? Some bullshit frozen garbage either drowned in cheap truffle oil, or "dusted" with truffle salt. Well, they don't do that crap here, however they do garlic fries. Hand cut, with whole cloves of roasted garlic all over. Not one or two cloves, like several heads worth of glorious, slow-roasted garlic. I managed to scrounge a couple spoonfuls of the kids mac&cheese from my son, almost lost a finger in the attempt and I found out why. They put just as much effort into the kids food as the adults. If you need a break from your witchy business in Salem, definitely stop in here.

Enjoyed dinner and drinks at Mercy on a Friday evening at the end of a long work week. The…read morecocktails are great. Ordered their Havarti Grilled Cheese sandwich. It was so good. Will definitely return for it. You can tell it's a popular spot with the local residents. People passing by stopped to chat with three diners outside. Great service. Thank you Nick!

This place was awesome. Probably the best salad I've ever had in my life. Very tasteful. Pizza was…read moregreat and the pork buns were delicious.

Stumbled upon this place walking around Salem. I always love to try Neapolitan pizza and don't ever…read moreget my hopes too high as a lot of places don't do it well. Bambolina does pizza well. You walk in and are met with the aroma of pizza. They have a great selection of beers as well. I had the Margherita and it was delicious. The cheese and sauce were amazing and the crust was cooked perfectly. Staff were friendly and attentive and the wait for food wasn't that long

Spent a couple days in Salem we stumbled onto PZA Pizza and decided to take a chance. The…read moreatmosphere was clean, quiet and inviting. Team member Isabella was there to great us. She was professional, kind and helpful. I ordered a rice bowl with chicken. My husband had chicken Parm sandwich, The food was outstanding, filling and reasonable priced. In fact we went back the next evening. Was nice seeing Isabella again. We felt at home. I had the rice bowl again. My husband had the fish and chips! He is a big eater and had a hard time finishing again outstanding. Shout out to the chef. Thank you!

I found PZA on my way to an appointment. Stopped for a quick bite. The restaurant is very nice,…read moremore restaurant than pizza joint. Nice staff. The pizza is great, crispy crust lots of delicious cheese and good toppings. The salads are great. Super fresh and large. Already been back once. They also have beer & wine if you want to go for a dinner meal. Try it!

loved! this was my first stop in Salem & it did not disappoint! My waitress was incredible - I wish…read moreI remembered her name to give a shout out but she was wearing a black bandana, had 2 braids & tattoos! The food was great - I had a GF egg & mushroom breakfast sandwich. the mushrooms were marinated and to die for! I also had a nutty professor latte which was 10/10! Overall, cute, cozy place & great experience!

Gulu-Gulu is a solid, casual stop if you're in Salem and need something quick and affordable…read more Gulu-Gulu Cafe has a laid-back, artsy vibe, but overall the atmosphere and food both fall pretty average, nothing bad, just nothing that really stands out. One plus is that they do have some gluten-free options, which is always appreciated, so it's definitely doable if you have a gluten allergy. Overall, it's a convenient lunch spot if you're nearby, affordable, easy but not necessarily a must-visit.

Came here for lunch today. The staff is amazing and def know what they're doing! We started with…read morethe pork belly special appetizer. Melt in your mouth goodness and great flavors. With the staffs help and managers coin flip I settled on the vegetable korma as my main. Intense and complex flavors melded in my mouth. Too much for one lunch so yay me lunch for tomorrow. Hubs had the steak frites. Med rare. Perfectly seared The au ju was delicious! What was supposed to be quick lunched ended up being few hours of meeting new peeps and having a blast. Can't wait to return!

Trade House has opened on Derby Street in Salem, formerly Witch's Brew Café. This bar and…read morerestaurant offers a casual drinking and dining experience with the atmosphere of a neighborhood New England style pub. The layout of the place has the pub/lounge area with a full service bar with seating & TVs opposite high top table seating. The separated dining room to the right side has table seating & a corner fireplace and the back area of the place has a couple tables (employee area). The food menu offers a selection of starters, salads, sandwiches, burgers, main entrees, and desserts, at moderate prices. A kids menu is also offered. IThe bar serves 12 draft beers, beer cans/bottles, wine, and cocktails. After a drive on a foggy evening, I stopped in at Trade House for some late evening food and to catch the Celtics game on TV. I took a seat at a high top table next to the bar. The server came over in a couple minutes after I settled in. I requested an ice water and immediately placed my food order. For a starter, Fried Calamari ($16 plus tax) served in a bowl had flash fried calamari rings & tentacles with a light coating, very tender to eat with lemon wedge for zest and a pomodoro sauce for dipping. For dinner, the Southern Fried ($17 plus tax) was stacked with lettuce, tomato, red onions, thick crunchy fried buttermilk chicken, pimento & pickle chips on a toasted bun. The side of thinner cut golden fries was salted and firm, ketchup cup on the side. I very much enjoyed the fried chicken sandwich with the crisp fries. After I was done, the server dropped off the check, which was $35.31 with tax and before tip. Overall, a great tasting fried meal in a noisy pub, NBA finals on TV, and adequate service.

Piccolo Piatti is finally open in Salem after waiting a few years with the "Coming Soon" banner…read morehanging on the green painted house at the corner of Webb St & Collins St. This small house was formerly Amazing Pizza & More which is relocated to the Wharf. Operated by Antique Table, Piccolo Piatti of Salem is strictly a takeout eatery (no table seating) which serves up a variety of paninis/subs/wraps with fries, chicken wings, pizza, grain bowls, salads, smoothies, acai bowls, juices, and can soda. The menu here is different than Antique Table and Piccolo Piatti Winthrop, which offers full service dining with mostly Italian food. I stopped by Piccolo Piatti mid-afternoon and the place was fairly busy with people hanging out waiting for their orders. I ordered a Salmon Bowl ($16 plus tax) which was ready in about 25 minutes after ordering since there were already large orders before mine. I watched the two cooks prepare food in the kitchen as I waited. The Salmon Bowl was really good with nice flavors, which had white rice, mixed greens, red onions, pico de gallo, hot tender honey glazed salmon smoothed with a pesto mayo. I will definitely have to drop in again for a hot sandwich with a smoothie!

Got take out pasta dishes....food was delicious, however, for $20.99, both dishes were kids size…read moreportions. Seems like a couple more spoonful's pasta and more than 2 meatballs would at least begin to look like an adult's size portion. $50 for 2 very small meals.