Restaurants in Salem

“Stopped in to Dotty and Rays Diner only because it is the oldest diner in Salem…Food ,Service and Breakfast was very good and I recommend this diner to anyone …..”

“Dear Turner Seafood Team, We would like to express our sincere gratitude for the exceptional service provided by your team. Our employees Christmas bonus of local fish was well received and greatly appreciated. The hand-delivered, well-packaged fish showcased the professionalism and customer support we were looking for. Jeff's assistance during this busy season was invaluable, and we look forward to the possibility of working together again in the future. We highly recommend Turner Seafood, especially for large orders. Thank you once again. Best regards, Team Insideout Health and Wellness”

“The cookies are delicious!”

“We first found mercy tavern last October! We planned a quick trip again this year and it was on our list of places to return to! We absolutely love the atmosphere, food and amazing drinks! Can’t wait to go back.”

“Love Settler! My partner and I go for special occasions and have always had an incredible experience ❤️❤️”

“Love the vibe of Notch, and of course, the BEER! The owner and staff are great, attentive, and always there with a smile. Yoy got to try the pretzel and look for special events like the monthly meat raffle! I appreciate their policy of 21+ at night, kids are great, but sometimes not all the time! Speaking of kids, I especially appreciate the staff encouraging parents to be attentive to their kids during earlier hours so they aren't running around unregulated. Kids need to behave in public places like this!”

“Superb all around experience 👍👍. Chef Daniel is 🔝. Great wine and Bar programs 🍷🍾🍹”

“Best bake shop in Massachusetts..”

“Kokeshi is in residency with Bambolina (a wood-fired pizza joint, also delicious) and it's perfect! My husband and I (and our puppy, Dexter) stopped in for lunch on Wednesday and were treated to a wonderful meal with an awesome server and comfortable outdoor seating. I had the Spicy White Kimchi Ramen and my husband had the Margherita pizza. Both were amazing! I highly recommend stopping in when in Salem!”

“We always stop into Odd Meter when we’re in Salem! Delicious chai and coffee and the pastries are SO good! Nice atmosphere and great service too. Definitely worth stopping in!😊”

“Amazing service! Great food and drinks! Antonio was AMAAAZZZING!!! He’s the best server ever!!!!! ❤️❤️❤️”

“I stopped in while visiting from out of state. Not only the best pizza I've tried in the area but the guy behind the counter was super friendly. Excellent food, excellent staff!”

“Will always recommend Lil Devils. We order delivery via DoorDash and their chicken finger plates w fries and cheese pizzas are our favorites. We were pleasantly surprised at how GREAT their pizza is. Some of the best in the area. Chicken fingers are sooo good w the spicy sweet Thai sauce for dipping. Go get yourself an order or two!”

“Best breakfast we have EVER HAD!!!”

“Small place but delicious coffee and breakfast sandwich. A little off the main area in salem but easy to get to. It was between our house we were staying and heart of salem.”

“Absolutely incredible food and great chefs! There were 9 of us that all ordered different things and we all raved and wanted to share with each other, but our portions were all so filling. Wish we weren’t traveling because I’d want this place in my neighborhood!”

“I’ve been a vegetarian for decades. The Babe has the best veggie burger I’ve ever had! Great service as well!”

“Great food! Even better service, Serena was fantastic!”

“Visited from Fort Worth, Texas. Recommended by a friend here in Texas. Did not disappoint. Loved it!!!”

“We had a reservation for 1:30 but got there early and they took us at noon. The food was excellent as well as the service. We had a nice table upstairs near the water.”

“some of the more creative and better pizzas in the area. a wide variety of sandwiches, wraps and subs, plus salads and dinners (pasta or rice). what's not to like? love the melanzane and the shrimp scampi pizzas, but other combinations are good too (plus MYO, of course).”

“After spending a full day in Salem we got to the Olde Main Street Pub around 7pm our family of 4 had a great time and an amazing meal! The food was Delicious, atmosphere was so fun and energetic, the staff was fantastic, and the Guinness was perfect! 5 out 5 ☘️!”

“I went here to see what New Englanders think country is. Stayed for the awesome food, drinks (a bourbon blackberry thing that was fantastic) and service. Man as someone who used to live in Texas and enjoys country music…get a new playlist. The music is horrific, like seriously the only songs I even recognized were terrible covers.”

“Food tasted fresh and flavorful. Had the clam chowder, a few different sushi rolls and the hot lobster roll. Service was great, attentive and quick. The addition and ability to swap real crab meat instead of crab stick would give this 5 stars! Would recommend and dine at again.”

“Great food and great service!”

“I cannot say enough good things about Antique Table. The food is amazing, and service is fabulous. Great atmosphere both indoors and outdoors, and tons of food & beverage options. There are so many dining choices in Salem, and we return here time after time. Classic Italian with some interesting additions mixed in, like the Chicken Miguel. The eggplant rollatini is the best I’ve ever had. Large portions and reasonable pricing. Generous pours on cocktails. Even in October, when the city is incredibly busy, the food and service remain top notch.”

“Best bar in town. Amazing bar staff and atmosphere”

“Food was prompt, delicious, and most importantly not hard on the bank! The wait staff are friendly and it’s my partner’s and I’s favorite food place in Shelby! I get the wings or Alfredo and he gets their meat calzone or Stuffed shells! (I recommend trying both✨)”

“April’s II is a wonderful restaurant with a very friendly staff, great food with huge portions and reasonable prices. Special Thanks to Yulana our very friendly waitress.”

“we got the itlain sandwich and perfect chicken wrap both were excellent”

“Mia our was not only our cashier but she also took our order. She was kind and had a great smile. We thank God for her which is a reminder that each person can make such a difference. The best example is Jesus who demonstrated God’s love when he came to earth to die for your and my sins in the cross and by believing in him you would not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16”

“We love this place. Can always count on tasty food and quick and service from the staff. Special thanks to Austin and Yumira who served us with a smile. Our grandson loves the double cheeseburger, fries and mango frap. Thanks for the great year all of you at McDonald’s we wish you all a great and blessed Christmas for God has blessed you and us in His love by sending His Son Jesus to die for your and our sins in the cross! John 3:16”

“Absolutely incredible pastries that are as decadent tasting as they are gorgeous works of art. Three Michelin Stars!!!”

“We stumbled upon Georgia’s Pizza. It was truly amazing!! We came back 2 days later for more !!”

“Holy Cow in Gloucester has the friendliest workers! Sophia, Caleb and Tucker - the best! The ice cream is to die for - simply fabulous!!”

“They have the best selection of gluten free baked goods in town! The breakfast sandwich on the gluten free black pepper biscuit is one of the best breakfast sandwiches I’ve ever had. Thank you for the delicious gluten free offerings!!!”

“Great food and awesome people and security as concierge on weekend nights”

“Been a few times in the last couple years and always have an amazing meal.”

“The birria tacos where so good can’t wait to come back and they have really good service!!! 5 stars!!!!!⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️”

“stopped on our vacation to Boston while exploring in Salem! such a cute little shop!! our drinks were perfection!! I got a something seasonal coconut brulee? we also had a caramel latte both were delicious! amazing Boba selection too!!”

“We were reggulars here when we lived in the area”

“One of my favorites in the city. Love it! Try it!”

“Do not miss this spot if you are visiting Salem. We had treats from our Air B&B which caused us to go in person. Everything was lovely, delicious and fresh. Customer service was fantastic. We had croissants, a bagel sandwich, fresh bread, the most amazing cookies and, my favorite, the spinach and leek puff with everything seasoning. The coffee was great too. Thanks so much!”

“No refunds if hair is found in ice cream, which somehow happens more than you think.”

“I love their drive thru and empanadas!”

“Went to On the Grind this morning after seeing a post about them having a coconut bagel. The ladies behind the counter are very nice and know each of their regular customers. I watched them greet many and knew exactly what they were going to order or already had a preorder waiting. I ordered the coconut bagels for my son and I. One with regular cream cheese and one with pineapple cream cheese and they did not disappoint!!! The coconut bagel with pineapple was delicious and not overly sweet and lots of toasted coconut. Highly recommend trying this little hidden gem!”

“stopped on our vacation to Boston while exploring in Salem! such a cute little shop!! our drinks were perfection!! I got a something seasonal coconut brulee? we also had a caramel latte both were delicious! amazing Boba selection too!!”

“Absolutely Amazing, delicious coffee best in Salem. Not over hyped. Doesn’t need to be in a bunch of tik toks, no long wait or reservations Just a great quality cup of coffee. Been going to Salem every year for a long, long time. Enjoyed my visit to Brew Box and will be going here every time from now on.”

“We love Sweet Java! Everything is absolutely delicious and made with love! It has a wonderful atmosphere. The Grecian Acai bowls are to die for!!! Yum! ❤️”

“Anytime we are traveling North we have to make a stop here. I LOVE their themed ciders we came in October specifically for their Pocus flight and this past July for their Shark flight to celebrate shark week. We never leave without taking home a pack or two. It is kind of hard to find parking but we make it work. There is no food here but sometimes they have food trucks or you can bring your own food and eat it at the patio.”

“I love this place! highly recommended. Impressed with the food and drinks, the atmosphere and also the staff. Kelly B was our waitress, she was awesome, our first time there, she had a great attitude and always checking in with us! thank you for the great service! we'll definitely be back!!!!!!😊”

“stopped on our vacation to Boston while exploring in Salem! such a cute little shop!! our drinks were perfection!! I got a something seasonal coconut brulee? we also had a caramel latte both were delicious! amazing Boba selection too!!”

“This is a great neighborhood pub! Staff is friendly. Food is good & reasonably priced. I'm gluten-free, so I ordered my burger without a bun. They didn't have GF options available. But will go back again”

“Very delicious bagels, bagel sandwiches, and scones. Had the Iced Tea and an Iced Coffee (forgot tot request sugar so make sure you do if you like it sweet)! Great stop for breakfast.”

“This is a speakeasy, when the red light above the door, down the alley is on, they are open. The one time we visited, we had a great time. There was free comedy show, that was great! The host, Allie was soo funny. Numerous drink options and food are available. The bar is big and there are various other seating options, high tops, couches, and chairs. The place was packed around 7 and into the evening.”

“Fantastic food and very friendly service!!! Highly recommend!!!”

“We had our grandbabies cake and cupcakes from here and we loved it. NUT FREE 100% love it”

“These are extremely tasty tacos. It’s a hidden little gem that we went back to 3 times over a week stay. Run don’t walk to get some of the best tacos I’ve ever had.”

“Food was delicious 🤤 and our waitress Tara was awesome!! First restaurant we went to at Salem and we were definitely impressed. The drinks were great as well.”

“Very delicious! Burgers cooked to exactly how you like it, and the s'more milkshake was STELLAR!! Would definitely go here next time I'm on vacation here <3”

“Highly recommend the pizza; it features all very fresh ingredients. The staff is very friendly and the environment is very comfortable! Great to bring the kids!”

“I've been eager to try this bakery since it took over! I'm so glad i did! We initially went in to get one thing each, and both of us left with a whole lot more than we intended to buy! The pastelitos were so amazingly fresh and delicious, and he made my Mango smoothie with a whole fresh mango! The flan was out of this world, and my friends Caramel Cake tasted like heaven! Even the french fries we got were fantastic! The gentleman who helped us (I'm guessing it was one of the owners) was so incredibly friendly, he definitely made two more local customers! We can't wait to try slices of his other cakes,as well as the other items listed on his menu! Great amount of food for the price as well! All around, a great guy, a great business!”

“Absolutely delicious dinner!! Highly recommend Maitland Farm Kitchen and grateful for the gluten free options available!! This was truly one of the best meals out we've had in Salem.”

“The food was great - we got pizza by the slice and Caesar salad. It’s located in a weird mall that feels abandoned and it’s very dark inside. They also didn’t have fountain drinks and the bottled drinks were expensive. Service was good, though.”

“Scott and his crew are a welcome staff to this place. Had an awesome toasted Italian today with some pizza and a few other items to boot. Great service, clean place, excellent food. Can’t wait to go back!! Good luck Scott, you’re going to kill it!!”

“Piccolo bowl huge and delicious”

“This place is such a treat. We stopped in on a whim after much deliberation about what to eat in Salem, and we’re so happy we did. The owner, Ray, acquired Adea’s a few years back and the addition of Jamaican menu items to the mediterranean offerings really is the highlight, in my opinion. My boyfriend got the Jerk Chicken plate and I got Escoveitch fish. Both dishes were incredible, and you can obviously tell the passion and appreciation Chef Ray has for his food. It was all so good: Crispy fish skin, peas and rice, and delicious house-made jerk sauce that blew us away. Places like this are few and far between, so do yourself a favor and sit down in this place!”

“Good food, fast service, & friendly people. I thought the prices were reasonable!”

“So good!! One of my favorite spots in Salem. Creative and fun pizza menu. Super cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend:)”

“Taro milk tea with black boba!!! Awesome flavor and even better costumer service! My new go to place for boba tea!!”

“Got a roast beef sub from Bill & Bobs in Woburn a couple days ago, and it was absolutely delightful! I ordered it three-way (American cheese, BBQ sauce, mayo); the meat was juicy and VERY tender, for an ok price! I will certainly be doing business with them again! I give it an 8.5/10 😋”

“Good food, friendly service, & huge portions!”

“Great Bands every Saturday from 5-9pm. Great Drinks! Fun Crowd!”

“loved it . wait staff were very friendly and the food was good and healthy”

“Even though we were the only customers in the restaurant, service was slow. Food tasted good but was slightly overpriced.

Vegetarian options: Vegetarian options are available but not all are labeled.”

“Fabulous pizza at realistic 👌 prices. sandwiches & dinners look great Dave very friendly hard working guy. Hoping they start delivering & include Marblehead.”

“Very good soup and they were very hot. We had chicken vegetable and clam chowder.”

“Mia our was not only our cashier but she also took our order. She was kind and had a great smile. We thank God for her which is a reminder that each person can make such a difference. The best example is Jesus who demonstrated God’s love when he came to earth to die for your and my sins in the cross and by believing in him you would not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16”

“Loved the speedy service and delicious donuts. Special thanks to Maria who served us our order with a smile at the Highland Ave. location. Thank you Maria.”

“We were reggulars here when we lived in the area”

“We have never been disappointed with the attitude and professionalism of the staff at Londi’s and today was no exception. The pizza was delicious with healthy portions. Our server was kind, and professional. We pray that each one of you who read this review will be reminded that all this delicious food is a gift to thank God for. And the best gift you could ever have is when in his love he sent his son Jesus to die for your and my sins on the cross, and if you believe in him you would not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16”

“April’s II is a wonderful restaurant with a very friendly staff, great food with huge portions and reasonable prices. Special Thanks to Yulana our very friendly waitress.”

“GREAT FOOD !!!!!!!! The Owner is a GREAT PERSON as well as his SISTER !!!!!!! Great place to get your SEA FOOD !!!!!! The Price is Right !!!!!!!!”

“A hidden gem, and wonderful spot in Salem!! Fabulous drinks, a wonderful story, and the greatest staff. Perfect spot for just about anything.”

“We love Klint he’s the man. very good ramen”

“We went for dinner at 10 pm after an 8 pm witch tour!! Was outstanding !! Food was delicious, our waitress Andrea was so kind and hospitable, she didn’t rush us and was very attentive ! Honestly the best hibachi I’ve had! DELICIOUS”

“I needed something special for a friend's birthday. Lisa helped me and she and Lulu's are outstanding!! The cupcakes were delicious, the presentation was beautiful and the customer service is as good as it gets!!”

“Piccolo bowl huge and delicious”

“Absolutely delicious dinner!! Highly recommend Maitland Farm Kitchen and grateful for the gluten free options available!! This was truly one of the best meals out we've had in Salem.”

“stopped on our vacation to Boston while exploring in Salem! such a cute little shop!! our drinks were perfection!! I got a something seasonal coconut brulee? we also had a caramel latte both were delicious! amazing Boba selection too!!”

“Consistently excellent!”

“Great atmosphere and sweet staff! The cheesecake is amazing!”

“Best breakfast we have EVER HAD!!!”

“It was awsome, yummy and all of you very friendly - you are Great. Mans ist warm regards for Jacky from the two germans . Good Luck Kerstin”

“So good!! One of my favorite spots in Salem. Creative and fun pizza menu. Super cozy atmosphere. Highly recommend:)”

“Came during a ladies trip in August. On our first day, we stopped by for lunch and drinks. The food was fresh and tasty. The drinks were cold and were made perfectly by the bartender. (espresso martinis were 💯) The next morning we tried their breakfast and it also did not disappoint. We sat outside both days, but the inside is beautiful and has murals on the walls. Staff were attentive and polite, I Highly recommend!”

“They have the best pinball selection!”

“We came from Texas and stopped in. 1000% WORTH it.”

“We always stop into Odd Meter when we’re in Salem! Delicious chai and coffee and the pastries are SO good! Nice atmosphere and great service too. Definitely worth stopping in!😊”

“Really good local seafood.

The spicy crab cake was delicious, as was the New England Clam Chowder, the Fried Calamari, and Mussels cooked with wine & herbs.

The Lobster Shanty serves beer, ciders, and alcohol from local taprooms & distilleries like Notch, Downeast, Far From the Tree, and Deacon Giles.”

“we got the itlain sandwich and perfect chicken wrap both were excellent”

“stopped on our vacation to Boston while exploring in Salem! such a cute little shop!! our drinks were perfection!! I got a something seasonal coconut brulee? we also had a caramel latte both were delicious! amazing Boba selection too!!”

“The cookies are delicious!”

“We love Klint he’s the man. very good ramen”

“Lychee blueberry sour was DELICIOUS!!!! The bar tender Adam was really nice and gave us a lot of good recommendations in the area! Also have snuggle boards and dog merch! Daily events happening at the brewery! Fun cute vibes for our honeymoon!!!”

“Loved it! Food was great and very Mexican indeed. All flavors were legit and tasty.
Staff was a good highlight as they were extremely friendly and kind. Would come back and very recommended”

“In a town of witch kitsch, Trade House is a breath of fresh air. The decor doesn't scream as much maritime and mercantile history as I hoped but the atmosphere and the menu certainly make up for it. Highly recommend the Jumbo Crab Cake as a starter. This is a golden seared, griddled crab cake bursting with sweet, succulent crab meat and fresh vegetables. Served with a zesty New Orleans remoulade that packs a Southern kick and a petite salad for a crisp, refreshing balance. And their chef's *really shine with their specials. That's where I recommend the Surf and Turf Dog. And this isn’t your average frank. It’s a jumbo all beef masterpiece stacked with crispy, golden fried Essex clams, drizzled in house made tartar and a splash of tangy cocktail sauce, all nestled in a warm, buttery brioche bun. Served with kettle chips and crunchy pickles for the perfect crunch. It’s land and sea, comfort and adventure all in one unforgettable bite. There is literally nothing in Salem like this. And lastly, their drinks....oh my gods, their drinks. I had the "Trade Secret". Bold, smooth whiskey takes the lead in this mysterious and refined cocktail, delivering rich warmth with every sip. It’s expertly layered with the bittersweet depth of amaro, brightened by fresh orange, cherry, and a twist of lime. The result? A bold yet balanced drink with a touch of intrigue. It's strong, citrusy, and just sweet enough to keep you coming back for the next secret. Tourists and locals, check this new place out. Such a breath of fresh air and down the street from Derby Wharf.”