Where do I even begin to describe what an amazing venue Olio is? We had toured and booked Olio in…read moreJanuary 2024 (the only venue we toured) and just had our beautiful wedding on October 4th. Sarah was there for us quite literally every step of the way. We had also used Sarah's coordinating business Without A Hitch and worked with Allison who is now a part of the team at Olio. Their professionalism and kindness went above & beyond. We are so thankful to have found this amazing venue and to have celebrated our wedding there! I cannot recommend Olio enough.

Landmark School had their annual fundraiser at Olio this past Friday evening and it was awesome! I…read morelove the spacial layout, lighting and floor.

I was a little bummed that their gin martini would be $18. Then I saw my bartender pour 3 shots of…read moreAviation American Gin. Okay, now you've made a drink worth-while! The bartender was a sweet and polite petite thing. My wife decided to order a drink as well, after a little encouragement. Then the bartender went from pretty good, to awesome, when she asked my wife "do you want it pretty, or do you want it strong?" My wife was very happy with her drink. We had reservations about getting drinks here, because it's the movies. Everything is overpriced in theatres. It was nice being able to get a drink for the movie, and this was 'Avengers - Infinity War' which was awesome. Our view of a bar at the movie theatre has changed. Get mixed drinks. The beers are about $6, a little overpriced.

Stopped in on a Wednesday evening for dinner. The restaurant was surprisingly packed, so we waited…read morenear the bar for 15 minutes until a table became available. The interior has really interesting features like a mural, wraparound bar, and rustic booth seating. I ordered the salmon BLT, which was a solid option for the price of less than $20. I also got the coconut martini, which came with a toasted coconut rim which I loved. Service was awesome, all the staff were super friendly and attentive. Definitely recommend if you're looking for a nice bite with great ambiance in the Middleton area.

Ordered a burger cooked medium. It was overcooked and dry. Not worth the money spent to have this…read moreexperience. It was a takeout order so I was not able to turn around and bring it to the managers attention.

Not really a speak easy. Kinda disappointing. Definitely shouldn't have the sign outside the…read morealleyway lol. Was a bit busy but also isn't that big. Only have certain drinks and they were really weird. No one in Salem has even heard of it really and never been there. Definitely would not go again. Also shares a bathroom with Dire wolf tavern. When u walk in the door u also can go straight into DW.

We love speakeasy's!! Awesome back alley door. Dark and moody inside. Perfect!! We sat at the bar…read more Service was great! We came in for a quick cocktail before our scheduled walking tour of Salem

I had my wedding here in May, so this will be a long but all encompassing review of all different…read moreaspects of the Hawthorne. When I was looking for venues, I wanted all inclusive and one location. I spoke with Christine Madigan via email and then over the phone. She assured me that the Hawthorne did weddings well. We booked, signed contracts, set up a room block and everything. The room block: 3/5 stars I originally worked with Beth who set everything up for me and then was transferred to Rob as positions changed. I initially had 15 rooms in my block which we filled pretty quickly, but I saved one for my husbands grandmother so she could stay onsite. She called to book a room and was told there were no rooms. There were rooms so I called and spoke with Rob because she was pretty upset. He assured me we had rooms and for grandma to call him directly. Evidently the folks at the front desk didn't understand how the room block was intended to work. This happened over and over and over again. I really wish they would have set it up so my guests could book online because I heard from nearly half of my guests that either they couldn't get the days we were promised or the room type they wanted. I even had 3 couples stay at another hotel because of this so Hawthorne lost out on money because they couldn't get their booking system organized. One of my couples ended up in a room with a TWIN BED for 2 people. How is that even possible? Meanwhile I had a single person in a room with 2 queen beds and 2 bathrooms? Like I get accommodating people's requests, but a little critical thinking and communication would have gone a long way for comfort here. I doubt those people will come back to this hotel for this reason, which is sad because its such a lovely place. The menu tasting: 5/5 stars We were invited to a tasting of hors d'oeuvres, dinner selections, wine, cocktails and wedding cake. It was amazing to be able to sample items we wanted to serve without doing so blindly. Their food is phenomenal so we were excited to be able to share this with our guests. Wedding planning: 5/5 stars I received packets of information before booking Hawthorne as my venue, so I was aware of the pricing up front. I was even able to create a quote using their pricing sheet so nothing was a surprise. Christine was available to answer all of my questions throughout the process. As we got closer, she gave us homework to complete so we were ready for our big day. We created a signature mocktail, filled out place cards, went over our timeline, dropped off welcome bags, etc. Everything leading up to our wedding day (outside of booking guest rooms) was super smooth and easy. Pretty much everything was provided by the venue. I only had to book a photographer, content creator, photo booth, DJ and HMU on my own. The rest was handled for me which really made things so much smoother. We ended up well under budget, too! Wedding day: 3.5/5 stars If I could go back, I would hire a dedicated day of coordinator who worked specifically for me and not the venue. Christine was great, and did her job well, but she wasn't dedicated to me the entirety of the evening. And she and my mom were butting heads over things we were promised and not delivered. My mom did my wedding florals. We asked in advance if we could have refrigerator space and a private room to set up in. We were told we could have both, and on the day of, there was magically no fridge space, access to water, or a secure room to work in. It was extremely frustrating to be promised things and then not have those promises fulfilled. We were able to pivot and adapt, but that added so much stress to me on a day where I should not have added stress. The room she was working in was also being used as storage for a wedding the following weekend. The hotel has tons of space so I'm not sure why it had to be there but it seemed at that point it was a battle of wills more than anything. My photo booth company arrived right at the time we were about to start our ceremony, which was planned in advance, but the way the rooms were set up he ended up being in the lobby. This turned out to be really fun for wedding guests and random hotel guests to watch, but it was a bit awkward at first. Some of the items we brought for our reception were not brought down and we had to track people down to retrieve those. There was a room upstairs that was dedicated for us to hide away in and eat our appetizers, but I wanted to be with my guests and the appetizers never made it to me and my husband so I was told they were good but I didn't get to try them all. Dinner was absolutely amazing. However, I heard SO MANY complaints afterward about our bartender. I guess he was rude, and terrible at making drinks and when people tried to go to the other bar they got turned away. Overall I had the best day ever and would do it over again with a few tweaks :)

My boyfriend and I recently stayed at the Hawthorne Hotel for a short staycation. We live nearby…read moreand chose the hotel specifically for its history, haunted reputation, and because the price point included what we were told would be complimentary breakfast. The room itself was nice and comfortable, and we were surprised (in a good way) to find that it was a double room. In terms of the "haunted" experience, we did hear some tapping noises coming from the closet shortly after settling in. It was definitely spooky, and my boyfriend barely slept, hoping it would happen again--but it didn't. Still, it added to the atmosphere we were looking for. Unfortunately, the experience took a turn the next morning. When we went down for breakfast, we were informed that we needed a voucher or token that we were never given. I went back to the room to call the front desk for clarification and was told that breakfast was only included if you were given a "certificate," which was never explained at booking. My boyfriend then went to speak to the front desk himself, since he made the reservation (even though I was present when it was booked). He was told that no one ever told him breakfast was included, and the interaction felt accusatory--as though he was being accused of lying. This was uncomfortable and disappointing, especially since we booked the stay based on that information. Adding to that discomfort, as we exited the elevator to head to breakfast, we could hear two front desk staff members chatting enthusiastically. When they noticed us, the conversation abruptly stopped, and they stared as we walked by. It created an awkward and unwelcoming feeling. One was a gentleman with longer hair, and the other was a woman with her hair pulled back in a ponytail. The manager was also involved in the conversation with my boyfriend. I do want to highlight the positives: The server at Nathaniel's was extremely kind and pleasant, and another woman working in the restaurant was also warm and helpful. The room itself was nice, and the restaurant service was genuinely the best part of our stay. That said, due to the front desk and management experience, this is not a hotel we would choose to stay at again--neither for the haunted experience nor for the treatment we received. Salem has many hotel options, and while we wanted this stay to be something special, it fell short. We were hoping to leave a glowing review, but aside from the room and restaurant staff, the overall experience left us disappointed.

First of all the food is amazing. Everyone is polite,…read moreknowledgeable and pay attention to its customers. But at this time I would like to focus on Carla. We booked our daughter's baby shower for Jan 18th 2026. Since day one of booking the room..choosing the menu etc Carla has been nothing but professional and went above and beyond the day of the party. Helped us set up the additional stuff we brought in.she even had the sangria match our colors purple.lol who does that...oh Carla. Well she is one big reason we will be back for dinner and recommend to friends and family. Richard you made a great choice.. Brian and Nancy Nazzaro

Dined with a large party, which the restaurant can easily accommodate. We had several appetizers…read morewith the burrata e prosciutto di parma being the standout. The calamari fritti served with a spicy aioli was also very good. For the main, I had the chicken exquisita served over butternut squash ravioli, and added a side of bacon and cider Brussels sprouts. The Brussels sprouts were tasty, but the chicken and ravioli were average. Service was very attentive for a large party.

Amazing spot. I ordered the soft lobster roll along with a side of clam chowder, and both were…read moreexcellent. The employees were very friendly and welcoming, which made the experience even better--especially since I was visiting from San Francisco. Overall, a great place with great service and food.

I have no complaints over the price and quality of the food. This review is about the ambiance…read more This is a great spot for the youth crowd (21-40) when the weather is not good enough to eat out on the patio. The noise level is almost where you cannot hear the person next to you. I would suggest the add some acoustic tiles to the ceiling to try to help bring down the decibel level. Otherwise enjoy.

We had our wedding there five days ago. I have nothing bad to say! It's a gorgeous venue and the…read morestaff is so easy to work with. We got the place all day, which was so relaxing!

Taken aback by the rustic charm of the open space, exposed wood support beams, and large windows…read morepooring forth natural light, I was impressed with the venue. Attending as a guest to a wedding, I cannot speak to the cost of the venue or dealing with venue staff. There were outside vendors, so I am not aware of who was affiliated with the venue versus the bar, food service, DJ, etc. Every one was polite and accommodating otherwise. Being a beautiful rustic barn, it was a great wedding. My wife and I had a grand time here. The only downside is the lack of parking. There were outside accomodations with Best Western of Danvers for transport to the venue, which worked out well. It is a factor to consider. The house on the property was delightful as well, a Victorian home with a water fountain and finely manicured landscape around the home. The bridal party, to my knowledge, prepared for the wedding here.

My wife and I had a wonderful experience at Kitchen table. We sat in "The Nook" where you could see…read morethe chef and staff preparing the meals. The waitstaff was very attentive and the food was amazing (my wife had the steak tips and I had the roasted chicken).

i can't believe i haven't made it to kitchen table sooner! wow, what a delightful experience. when…read morei walked in, every single staff member smiled at me. all of them. i've never had that experience before, i was so excited to finally eat here. i love farm-to-table restaurants with local ingredients, it's my favorite. there are 3 different seating areas, i sat at the bar for a solo date. parker is an excellent bartender, and although i came in for the steak tips, i couldn't decide between steak or chicken for my first visit. parker said both are great but between those two, the chicken is his favorite. there was a couple seated next to me that said they come all the time, and anything you order here, will be completely satisfying. i thought they may just be saying that, but truly after my first time here, i believe it wholeheartedly. i ordered their roasted chicken, a marinated, semi-boneless half chicken with sautéed spring spinach & vegetables, and mashed maine potatoes. bread service 9.9/10 roasted chicken 10/10 spring vegetables 10/10 mashed potatoes 9.8/10 but it's better if you do cocktail 10/10 first, the "but it's better if you do," is fantastic. not my typical go-to type of drink, and i was more than pleasantly surprised and loved it. privateer white rum, sour plum liqueur, simple, peychauds with a dehydrated lime. "It's much better to face these kinds of things with a sense of poise and rationality" - i picked it because of this quote on the menu, and i forgot how much i used to love p!atd. i thought to myself, "i've heard this before somewhere..." i loved the bread & roasted garlic butter, however on a little cutting board it was difficult not to make a mess. i guess that's part of what makes it "kitchen table." it is the perfect, round sourdough loaf with the most delicious butter. the roasted chicken was prepared flawlessly. juicy and tender inside, and a perfect crispy skin, just wow. i absolutely loved the selection of spring vegetables, along with the sherry sauce; sautéed spinach, carrots, mushrooms, and onions. the mashed potatoes were perfect once i added extra salt, extra pepper & whipped it up with more of that garlic butter to my liking, however it was prepared great. i requested it without bacon butter, how it typically comes prepared, and the garlic butter is a great substitute. everything was impeccable. i travel to boston often just for food, because i find that the food in beverly, as a whole, is just not up to par, even with all of the marketing. kitchen table is different than any other restaurant in beverly, and now i don't have to travel so far to get the most delicious meals! i am honestly blown away by how amazing my meal was, and i highly recommend kitchen table to anyone in the north shore, and i'd even say it's completely worth going out of your way for. whether solo, a romantic or friend date, or with a small or large group, kitchen table is here to serve (one of the best meals you've had in a long time). there were some other ladies at the bar that were extremely hospitable and helpful as well, i didn't catch their names this time. i wanted to take some pictures at the end of my meal, at closing time when it had emptied out, and molly encouraged me to take all the pictures i needed. just fantastic service by all of the staff. i couldn't be happier with my first experience at kitchen table. here's to many more! ambiance: 4.9/5 food: 5/5 drinks: 5/5 service: 5/5 kitchen table: 5/5

Driving back from a sojourn from Ipswich, Mass to Ikea and back we stopped here on our way home…read morestarving and thirsty and we were so happy we did! The interior is warm and welcoming with wood accents. Seated in a booth in the bar area we settled in and ordered some drinks. I got my usual tequila soda, my husband wanted a chocolate martini, and my sister in law decided on a French martini, something that my husband likes to get and she decided to try. The drinks were very good! The entrees we chose were the baby back ribs, a "classic burger", and the chicken Marsala. Everything we tried was delicious! The ribs were a very large portion and cooked to fall-off-the-bone perfection. My burger was very tasty and came with the biggest onion rings ever. So good! The chicken Marsala was as good as any ever eaten in any "Little Italy" . The server was very prompt and efficient. As a matter of fact, the staff all seemed to be relaxed and were working like a well oiled machine. We had a great experience and hope to return there whenever we are back in the Boston area.

Michael and I sat at the bar last night and had excellent service and delicious food! The staff are…read moresuper friendly and everyone chips in. Even the owner, Rich, ran food from the kitchen to a patron also sitting at the bar. Sally made me an awesome espresso martini. We began with their lamb lollipop appetizer; I had their fried calamari as my entrée; and Michael had their pork chop marsala special. Everything was plentiful and reasonably priced. After we ate, I indulged in a tequila cosmo that Marissa made for me because Sally was busy with another customer. That's what I mean-everyone just helped each other out without complaining, and as we were leaving, Rich thanked us and said, "Hope to see you again." Honestly, I wish more restaurants were like this. Clean, cozy, and courteous, serving an array of tasty dishes at a fair price. Michael said, "You get a good bang for your buck, here!"