Just a superb experience here tonight. My wife and I went to see The Return band at Salem Landing…read morethis afternoon and wanted to grab some dinner nearby. We found Trade House (formerly the Witch's Brew) on Derby Street and were so glad we did. We split a mammoth chopped Caesar salad, then chose 2 entrees from their special Oktoberfest menu: a pork Jägerschnitzel and a braised pork shank. They were both amazing! Hannah, our server, was attentive and pleasant, and we thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. We will be back! Highly recommended!

Had the best short rib of my life last night. Trade House in Salem on Derby St. is a must try for…read moreevery foodie on the North Shore. A generous portion larger than my fist and perfectly roasted such that all the fat was rendered out of it. Served on a bed of whipped, not mashed, potato along with a soft yet still crisp red cabbage and onion crisps ! And the gravy !!! This was my second trip there and I am going back this weekend. Great service and atmosphere as well.

Sat at the bar with my gf. Great service from a very friendly bartender who made my girl an awesome…read morelemondrop martini. We just wanted a quick bite and split an order of hotdogs (who would have thought) and they were the best dogs I have ever had. Have eaten there several times with my daughter and the food and service is always great.

3.5 stars Longboard…read moreRestaurant has an unbeatable location right on the water. We sat outside watching the World Cup, and the atmosphere was beautiful. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We ordered a variety of dishes with mixed results. I really enjoyed the fish and chips, but my teens weren't fans of their pizzas. The lobster roll was OK, but felt overpriced for what you get. Overall, it's a good spot for families, couples, or larger groups, especially if you're looking to enjoy the view and waterfront setting.

This was a really fun place to visit. They have a great craft beer, selection, and a nice outdoor…read morepatio for drinking, eating, and watching people go by. Surface was great, would come here again.

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.

So glad we found Shubies! What a great stop. We got…read moresomewhat distracted by all the fun times on the way in, but I'm glad we persevered to the lunch counter. Staff is very friendly and helpful and the food was outstanding! We ordered a variety of sandwiches, I had the Operator, plenty of turkey, arugula, sliced green apples and brie on a cranberry nut toasted bread. Delicious and plenty of it! (yes, I got a box to bring home half for lunch tomorrow). Everyone enjoyed their sandwiches tremendously and the experience was great. Limited seating area, but we were able to find a table to dine in. 78 years a family owned business, happy to support local!

Excellent gourmet market well stocked with many goodies including cheeses, spreads, crackers,…read morecandies, chips, and other snacks. There is a deli counter for meats; cheeses, salads, sandwiches, and prepared entree items. There's a nice seating area with plenty if tables to dine in. Very nice selection of wines and local beers. Very hard not to buy everything! Staff was very friendly and helpful!

I'm so proud of my hometown for having a secret bacon pop-up. I'm more proud of myself for being in…read moreSalem on a Wednesday evening, and for my sister for reminding me about Back Alley Bacon, even though I do follow them on Facebook. I got a kick out of being handed my food by someone in a pig mask. Other reviews give you the low-down, so I'll discuss the food. The menu (only one item, or one item plus snacks) is posted by the intercom. On the evening I went, it was a pulled pork sandwich. I opted for the snacks option, and it came with root beer, Utz chips, and an oatmeal creme cookie. The sandwich was delicious. I got one for my dad too, and he loved it. The pork was well-seasoned and the bacon was thick, crisp, and tasty. The bun was also good. I feel like buns are often an afterthought with sandwiches, but not here. It was a high quality Kaiser roll, and it held up to the toppings (pork, bacon, slaw) well. The house-brand root beer was also good. If you find yourself in Salem by 5:15 p.m. on a Wednesday evening, get in line for Back Alley Bacon and enjoy.

I've been to a number of secret cocktail speakeasies and secret sit down dinners back at home in…read moreNYC, but never to a back alley for clandestine comestibles of a porcine nature. Leave it to Salem, MA to make such a magical moving feast happen. Obtain the secret password and ring the bell by the red lantern. Someone will reply on the intercom; provide the password and the number of eaters in your party. Make sure you have exact change! Pay in cash and a surprisingly snorty gent in a pig mask will deliver a special dinner and drink. Pop a squat with your provisions by the old cemetery and dine all'aperto.

Mainstay Social is the restaurant inside the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites. I went for dinner…read morewith a friend and we split three different dishes: the truffle fries, buffalo house mac and cheese, and the bourbon bacon jam burger with substituted avocado fries. The truffle fries were pretty average. The macaroni and cheese was creamy but the Ritz cracker crumble on top felt a little simplistic. I wish they had used a higher-end cracker for the crumble topping, especially given the price once you add the buffalo chicken for an extra $4. The burger had good flavor, with the pairing of brie, bourbon bacon compote, pieces of bacon, and fried onion pieces. I was really interested in the concept of deep-fried avocado slices but unfortunately they could have used some salt or something to give flavor. The atmosphere inside was fun, it felt like a beach club, with art made out of boat sails. Our server was friendly. Parking can be tricky if you're not already staying at the hotel and guaranteed parking. We found a spot on the street but during the height of Halloween season, expect to walk from a distance to get there.

Decent little spot. Hidden on the far end of the Salem waterfront hotel, this was a cool little…read moreatmosphere to stop for a drink. Staff was pleasant, vibe was good, but it was still a hotel bar. Stuffed clams were delicious and a very good selection of beer and liquor. No bad experiences at all, but just felt a little out of place. That could be on me though!

We stopped here on a whim walking by. We were able to find seats even though it was crazy busy…read more It's located in the Hotel Salem. They serve American food, such as burgers, wings, pizza, etc. The service was pretty slow; the food took forever to come out. I had the burger and it was mediocre. If you're looking for something and don't mind that, then visit. Me personally, might not return since there are other options nearby.

I went to The Lobster in the summer of 2025 and was shocked to discover they didn't have gluten…read morefree buns for their burgers (and no markings on their menu to make it GF friendly). I spoke with the host and she seemed wholly unconcerned that in this day and age, that they had not considered this in their new business/menu. I have avoided that place since. I went again a few nights ago and asked if they had addressed the gluten free bun issue and the waiter basically told me they are not gluten free friendly. I then ordered the steak, which came with fries (that he informed me would be cross-contaminated). He didn't even offer me a baked potato or anything to substitute for the lack of fries! My steak tips came on the dinner plate with half of it left bare. He seemed to be wholly unconcerned about the fact that the restaurant does a terrible job of respecting gluten free guests. I won't be going back anytime soon.

I was heading to Salem in October, and didn't want to risk trying to find food without a…read morereservation, but as expected many places don't take reservations in October because the influx of people, but Antique Table did! When we arrived the place was nearly empty, which come to find out places aren't as busy on a Monday. There was one other table finishing up in the main dinning area, and one other group arrived at the same time we did. We were greeted and sat quickly, but that's where the speed of things kinda came to a slow down. I'll start with some of the positives - our waitress was really nice and she had a helper who also was nothing but polite and friendly. The decor is really cool! There was no one in the entire back room of the restaurant, so I went and took a peak back there on the way to the bathroom and it had old cameras, typewriters, cool pieces of art, the main room also have some great scales of justice, and other fun features. They also had all the Halloween decor, if anyone needed to use the restroom we were told to go towards the large mirror, and I would always add on to my friends "with the creepy doll on it". After about 2 to 3 minutes my entire party had and water was brought to the table and served in plastic cups. Which at a place with white table clothes felt a little strange. At some point after our waitress returned to take drink orders and an appetizer of the calamari. She then asked "have I offered you all any bread yet" we said no, but we would love bread. She said "okay it will be $3" and walked away. We all kinda looked at each other confused, because the phrasing seemed like it was complementary bread but we were really hungry at this point and the bread ended up being really good - but it was a small portion for $3. I think 6 thinner slices in total. We waited a while before she returned for our food order. The menu has what you expect from an Italian places but also has a large section of Mexican dishes, which feels mismatched, it wasn't fusion style it was just Italian and Mexican separately, it just feels really disjointed. I went with the bolognese and one of my friends decided to order the tacos because it felt so silly to do in an Italian spot (and who doesn't like tacos generally). The calamari came out at some point after the bread, but we finished the bread, the calamari, and all our waters at a causal pace after that. We were sitting for a while before anyone came back to the room where we were seated. At this point there were maybe 3 or 4 tables sat in our room and possible one other couple up towards the front area. As many of us were out of water, I headed up towards the bar area or host stand to see if I could find someone. I ran into the guy who was assisting with our table and asked if we could get some more water - which happened promptly. About 5 to 10 minutes after that our waitress returned with even more water and told us food would be out soon. The food arrived maybe 10 minutes after that, so it had been a while since we ordered. The bolognese was fine, the pasta wasn't overcooked, the sauce lacked some depth and the meat was a little firmer than anticipated but overall it was still okay. They did offer some Parmesan cheese to be added to any of the pastas or tacos. The total for 5 people, with no alcohol, one soda, one order of calamari, the $3 bread, and the already added gratuity (which they did mention was already added in at 20% and it was also stated on the bill) ended up being $208. Overall, the food was fine, nothing to make a special trip for. Service was friendly, but very slow. The vibes were a little mismatched - Mexican food with Italian food and plastic cups with white table clothes. Overall, it's a fine experience if you are needing a reservation.

Antique Table Lynn Review…read more Nestled at 2 Essex St, Lynn, MA, Antique Table Lynn is your cozy gateway to classic Italian pasta heaven! Stepping inside feels like visiting your grandparents' home, complete with nostalgic wall pictures For appetizers, we indulged in the Calamari Fritti ($17.95): Crispy fried calamari with hot cherry peppers in a spicy house marinara sauce. The freshness and size of the calamari were spot-on, earning a solid 9/10. Next up, the Eggplant Rollatine($16.95), stuffed with ricotta, topped with provolone cheese, basil, and marinara sauce. A cheesy delight for eggplant aficionados, also a 9/10. Entrees were a treat, starting with the Gnocchi Basilico ($17.95): Potato gnocchi with sautéed garlic, fresh tomatoes, basil, and olive oil. Possibly the fluffiest gnocchi outside of mom's kitchen - another 9/10. ‍ The Chicken Miguel ($23.95): Panko crusted chicken over potato gnocchi in a creamy Marsala sauce. Perfectly cooked chicken paired with a divine sauce scored yet another 9/10. As an Italian with high pasta standards, I'm thrilled to say Antique Table in Lynn delivers some of the cheesiest eggplant rollatine and fluffiest gnocchi in the North Shore. If you're a local or just passing through, don't miss out on this gem! Ratings: Food: 9/10 Ambiance: 7/10 Affordability: 7/10

Very cool arcade bar!…read more We had a blast playing some Classic games. The drinks were lovely, and the service was great. This a great place for kids as well. We went during Halloween season, so there were tons of spooky things going on. Great place to make a spot when in the area

This was pretty cool. Relaxed Wednesday night for our first visit as locals. Stacks on stacks of…read moredelicious beers litter the menu, and although we didn't expand too deep into food, the apps menu worked. Blue cheese burger sliders were damn tasty (although I would've preferred real blue cheese, this was slightly fluffy and runny) and the beer cheese teamed up with those delicious pretzels hit the spot. Dumped $20 into the token machine and that kept the missus and I busy for darn close to two hours Skeeball, pinball, some random cabinet games. Mixed drinks were tasty, beers were plentiful, staff was awesome. Friendly and a lot of fun! 21+ after 8pm, so eat early if you're bringing your kids!

If you are in the area, call little Harbor lobster, and place an order for the best and freshest…read morelobster which you could pick up and eat at the picnic table overlooking the water. This is a hidden gem and it's unbelievable. How kind they are. Coming from Arizona and spending time at Little Harbor lobster was probably one of the best moments when visiting Massachusetts. Don't forget to grab some of the crab cakes.

The biggest challenge is getting here. If you're not local the Marblehead streets can seem maze…read morelike but plug in your app and follow along. You think you are at the end and there it is! The interior is very small so if you are a group, I recommend sending a designated person to order. We went standard Lobster Rolls with butter on the side. There was a little confusion about line order but they were very apologetic. There are very limited chairs in the lot to eat at and I think maybe 1 picnic table? We decided to bring it home to eat. The result was a slightly less than warm roll, but the FLAVAH! Delicious and the chips were good too. Anything Lobster is a bit of a splurge but very worth it!