New American Restaurants near South Hamilton, MA

“It wasn't really busy the time that we went. And it seemed like we were always waiting for our server.  pork belly tacos were ok, nothing that I'd rave about. My friend did enjoy her salmon. We also ordered drinks, and the first beer that I ordered was flat, so I sent it back.“

“This has quickly become my husband’s and my favorite restaurant! The food is always delicious, flavorful, and beautifully prepared, and the staff is incredibly attentive.

We’ve made several reservations and enjoyed the high-top tables and larger dining room tables, but our favorite spot is definitely saddled up at the bar, enjoying appetizers and dinner while chatting with the friendly staff.

We can’t say enough about Chef Nate, who always goes above and beyond to make sure every meal is outstanding. He’ll often step out from behind the busy kitchen he orchestrates so effortlessly to check in with guests and make sure everything is just right. You simply don’t get that kind of personal attention everywhere anymore, and we truly appreciate how much the entire staff cares about creating an exceptional dining experience.

We highly recommend The Post for a romantic dinner, a casual stop on your way home, or a fun and lively night out with friends. No matter the occasion, it never disappoints! ❤“

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

“My husband and I sat outside and had a lovely snack in the sun, away from most of the hustle & bustle that October brings to Salem. We thoroughly enjoyed the butternut squash hummus, falafel, and cauliflower & quinoa tabouleh but the real highlight for us was the apple cider! Holy. It was the best we had on our trip around New England. Not too sweet, served nice & hot, lightly spiced and so, so good! The service was wonderful as well! Best of luck to this crew, we wish you much success & hope to see you next fall!🍂☺️“

“We hosted my son's high school graduation party in the Bramble room + the upstairs lounge. From start to finish, the staff made the process easy and well organized. While we wanted to host a nice party, we also wanted to keep the costs reasonable. The team was creative with their suggestions and helpful in accommodating our requests. Not hosting this event at home, allowed us to really enjoy our guests and to leave the planning up to the experts. Everyone loved the food and the service staff went out of their way to make this a memorable night! Thanks again!“

“Our favorite date night restaurant!! We love Berry Tavern! Great food, great drinks and great service!“

“Good food, great drinks !! Nice water view !! A little noisy though !! Thanks for a wonderful evening Sharon D.“

“Had the best short rib of my life last night. Trade House in Salem on Derby St. is a must try for every 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.“

“Fun atmosphere. Good service and food“

“best coffee great food 😋 I highly recommend the Melts smoothies are the best I really love Daily harvest“

“We loved the uncommon beer selections and atmosphere! So much that we stopped in twice both night we were in town.“

“We were looking for a place to watch the Lions game while in town visiting Salem. This bar was recommended to us by someone we met in Gloucester. The bar's atmosphere small, well put together, clean and welcoming Irish pub. We met the owner who made us feel like we were long lost friends. Service was attentive and consistent. We went back 2 nights in a row. Thank you, to the staff and Kieran for being great! Definitely recommend checking this place out while in town.“

“Great food - dinner and dessert! Great views. And the staff is so friendly. Highly recommend!“

“My wife and I have not had much luck with dining out lately so when it came to picking a restaurant for our anniversary dinner I was nervous that I would find the right place. I came across Nine Elm and read the reviews. They were amazing. So we made a reservation but I was still cautiously optimistic. Things could not have gone better! We arrived and where we were seated was noising, not what we wanted for an anniversary dinner. When I asked the waitress if there was a quieter spot she went to speak to the manager in we were moved immediately. The general atmosphere of the restaurant is nice and the staff is very friendly but professional. The wine was lovely and the food delicious. We ordered the duck and the swordfish special and they were both cooked to perfection. For dessert we split a Creme Brule. The custard was light and creamy a pleasant surprise. We had an amazing time. We will be back!“

“Had the best chicken parm I've ever had. The guy next to me tried to steal a bite.“

“went last night with a party of six...ordered the fish and chips...worst i have ever had...couldn't even tell what type of fish it was! way overcooked, ate half of it...my fault, i should of sent it back after my first bite! other meals were good, waitress did a great job....“

“Cala’s is the Bee’s Knees! I am blown away with the quality of food and especially the service! Golden nachos COVERED in tender pulled pork and fresh cheese, chicken tenders are hand battered and well seasoned, hand cut french fries cooked to perfection. Food and service have been superb, consistent, and dependable. Definitely a regular spot for us.“

“Not sure what the experience the other reviewers here had but we had an unbelievably amazing experience! The views were out of this world- nowhere else in Beverly can say the same. Our server Carolyn was absolutely amazing- she was so diligent with the allergies at our table and took the time to recommend things that would fit all of our needs. We will definitely be back and would always request her. Food was amazing, huge portions, flavorful, and came out so quickly! A must in the area! The only down-side was parking, but we figured it out!“

“Place is so unique! Love the antique feel! Had a wonderful time dining on the patio with friends!“

“Fantastic Dining Experience at Sophia’s!

During my recent 4-day stay at the Marriott Peabody, I had the pleasure of dining at Sophia’s a couple of times, and every visit was outstanding. I tried the Bam Bam Shrimp one night and the Fish & Chips another, along with several adult beverages. Everything I ordered was excellent.

The Bam Bam Shrimp had a perfect kick of spice without being overpowering, and the Fish & Chips were lightly battered, crispy, and generously portioned. The drinks were also top-notch and paired nicely with the meals.

Sophia’s quickly became one of the highlights of my trip. I highly recommend stopping in—great food, great drinks, and a great experience overall!“

“OMG! The food is delicious!!!!“

“Always a good meal and relaxing atmosphere. Thanks Larry!“

“They have the best pinball selection!“

“My husband and two of our closest friends came in for lunch yesterday and had a great first time experience Our server, Vie came over to us right away and greeted us, took our drink order and made me the best dirty martini I ever had. It was perfect. Vie made our stay very enjoyable. Her sweet personality and service made it a memorable experience. We’ll be back soon!!!! Thank you Vie“

“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!!! 🫶🏼🙌🏼“

“My son and his friends and the moms went out for dinner here last night. The Burgers and pizza were great. Cool atmosphere with the TVs. The manager was very friendly and wait staff was excellent. We’ll definitely go back.“

“very nice food beautiful restaurant“

“Me and my family visited Salem yesterday for a little roadtrip, we come to Salem all the time (we are from New York). My sister mentioned that we go somewhere different to have lunch/dinner. We selected on The Counter, Ashley (hostess, waitress) charmingly greeted us and we picked a table to sit. The menu was very simple and had great selections. My sister and mother got the counter salad wrap, I got the Counter Burger, my daughter 12” cheese pizza and sister in law the grilled cheese. The amount of satisfaction being whispered out of our mouths…oh my god! Everyone’s food was absolutely delicious, we all voted that this will be our food place to eat every time we come to Salem. With the amount of hospitality, Kindness and attentiveness that Ashely gave to us, she was top notch! You have one AMAZING employee at The Counter. We can wait to come back, we would love to check out Hotel Salem one day. So all in all, myself and my family give The Counter a 10 out of 10, and we give Ashley a 10 out of 10!!!!“

“The food was really good. I don't care for lobster, but my lobster sandwich was excellent. The crab cake was spicy but good. The service was okay. Could have been a little better since the place wasn't that busy due to the rain. Definitely recommend it though!“

“The food, service and entertainment was great“

“RETURNED for my BIRTHDAY - - excellent pizza - - my favorite is their SPECIAL - - CRUST is worth the pizza - - excellent
Used to eat here - - moved away 6 years ago - - it was GOOD then - - I hear under New Management - - NO PROBLEM - we ordered delivery of HOUSE SPECIAL pizza - - prompt, courteous delivery - - BEST PIZZA I have had ANYWHERE in YEARS. TASTY - keep up the good work“

“Great place to relax and have a ice cold beer, plenty of beer taps to choose from, mixed drinks are excellent, huge food menu, daily specials everyday, live music on Fridays, awesome wait staff and bar tenders.“

“Daily Fresh menu Baba Pizza Garden“