31 Best American Restaurants in Salem

“My girls and I attempted to eat at the Salem retreat on our first morning of our trip. We waited 20 minutes for a table after watching 7-10 people be seat AFTER we were given a buzzer to wait. We left and came to Dotty & Rays. We got a table as soon as we walked in, had water brought over immediately, drink and food orders promptly taken. The food was fantastic. We had one part of our order missing and once they realized the issue, it was remedied with speed and courtesy. Everyone was very friendly and renewed our experience in Salem. We enjoyed it some much we came back this morning. This is the place to come to a good meal and pleasant experience to start your day. Come to Dotty and Rays!“

“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 ❤️❤️“

“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.“

“Their Italian Sandwich -- BEST EVER! The bread was outstanding, meats were top shelf and the special sauce put it over the top!“

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

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

“Lydia is beautiful and amazing. Very attentive and professional. She's so great with all the customers even when it's a full house. Wow is all I can say. Highly recommend when she is here. The beers are always cold and they make great cocktails. Food is tasty and fresh. Pizza is a must.“

“Great food and great service!“

“We were a few days late for Halloween in Salem so we decided to stop in at Longboards for a quick bite. Their flatbread pizza is excellent and the full service bar has it all. Friendly service and great food on the water at Pickering Wharf in Salem. We had lots of fun playing music trivia at the bar! Highly recommended.“

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

“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.“

“Love the atmosphere there. Friendly staff and the food selection is pretty good.“

“Amazing Food!! We tried the Avocado Toast, Industry Burger & Counter Burger & they were awesome!! First time going & we’ll definitely be back! The staff was super nice also!!“

“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!“

“Very attentive staff! Good music.“

“The wicked nachos (with chicken) appetizer was amazing. We also enjoyed our entrees, the 1925 burger and Hawthorne’s penne pasta. Great atmosphere. Wonderful service.“

“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!!!!!!😊“

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

“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“

“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 ☘️!“

“This is the first time that I've been back to Finz since the relocation. I was not a fan of the new location, setup or style. I missed the "fine dining" atmosphere. The service was not the best. The overall impression was disappointed. I don't think we'll be back. Maybe in the summer it will be different with the outside sitting. Hopefully.“

“OMG! The food is delicious!!!!“

“Thanks to Diamond's Catering for the wonderful job they recently did providing the buffet for the reconciliation lunch after my father's funeral. They were the utmost professionals from start to finish. Everything was delicious !!!“

“They have the best pinball selection!“

“Came during Halloween weekend so the long wait was expected. Had the lobster roll, Connecticut style, and while it was good, it came in at a hefty $42. Mac and cheese was more reasonable, and the steak we added to it was cooked medium almost perfectly.“

“Love the service!! The guy at the desk is a really outgoing and friendly individual! Love the pizza and the specials they have, and I love how it comes out nice and hot, as well as fresh. I highly recommend it too anyone in the Salem MA area!!! 🫶🏼🙌🏼“

“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.“

“Great place to listen to live music!!“

“Our server brigidt was the best server i’ve ever had in my life. She was kind and very quick!!!! Hope she remembers us!!“

“Everything is superb. They do everything right. I love this place.“