The sushi was so good and fresh! I sat at the bar and watched all the chefs cut the fish right in…read morefront of me! We got a ton of different bites and enjoyed each one. The staff are helpful if you don't know what kind of raw fish to try next and they are quite attentive. Great place for a date or group dinner this place has fancy vibe while not absolutely destroying your bank for fresh fish!!

They are very careful with food allergies, have lots of gluten and dairy free options, food is…read moredelicious, service is fantastic, sake was incredible!

I don't know for certain, but I'm fairly sure the kitchen staff walked into the back, down the…read morepier, and hand gathered the seafood they served right before plating it in front of me ten minutes later. Absolutely delicious food, incredibly fresh, and just a great experience overall.

Food: 4/5 - NE Haddock Dinner (baked): Moist and delicious!…read more- Fried clams appetizer: Tasty and tender - Fried clam dinner: Sadly overdone. Ambiance: 5/5 Cozy space with warm lighting. Recommended for a date night. Service: 4/5 Server forgot a couple requests, even after reminders, such as beverage refills and menus Location: 5/5 Close to all the things in downtown Salem

Limited menu and a bit pricey. Seems to have an upstairs area on the roof that we didn't explore…read morebut sounded fun.

Wow this place was a life saver on MLK Day since it was sooo cold lol. This spot is located inside…read moreBambolima which is an Italian spot serving pizza which is a win for us since I got ramen and my daughter order cheese pizza. The service was great and our server was amazing. The ambiance was a little bar feeling with lots of wood tables which I liked. Now let's get to the food.. Pork buns: the pork was cooked perfectly and the bun was nice and soft. The sauce went well everything and it's a great starter dish. Spicy Kimchi Ramen- this consists of pork belly, pickled mushrooms, kimchi and fried garlic. The ramen was really good and had a lot of flavor with just the right amount of spice from the kimchi. Perfect for a cold day! Colonel Sanders Ramen- this had a pork broth with fried chicken and was delicious and moist. Also had corn with Vermont butter which you can taste through the bowl. This dish was the highlight for me and I'll definitely be back again. If you're in Salem, MA and are craving ramen then be sure to give this place a try.

This is a unique establishment in Salem, as it is two restaurants in one: Bambolina for pizzas,…read morepastas, and Italian fare, and Kokeshi for ramen and more Asian options. After seeing the price of the wood-fired pizzas and their actual size as they came out of the oven and were delivered to tables around us, my friend and I decided to stick with the Kokeshi side of things. We ordered an appetizer of Shishito peppers, which were outstanding: I did not know what to expect and whether they would be spicy or not, but these were perfectly roasted with soy, ginger, and scallions. I would 10 out of 10 order these again. For my main dish I ordered the spicy white kimchi ramen, which had Tokyo wavy noodles, roasted pork belly, cilantro, corn, spicy marinated mushrooms, scallions, fried garlic, and cilantro oil. Wow! What a flavor combination! From savory to spicy to sweet to smooth to crunchy and crispy. Overall it was a pretty perfect meal. In terms of the atmosphere, we sat at a high table in the middle of the restaurant, which gave it a more family atmosphere vibe, sitting right next to others. What I particularly loved was the 90s hip-hop soundtrack playing in the background. Notably, it was not blaring loud so that you had to yell to hear the person across from you (always a pet peeve of mine at restaurants). Our server was friendly and checked on us often to make sure we had everything we needed. This was my first trip to Kokeshi but it will not be my last, as it has become my new favorite restaurant in Salem.

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.

"What is happening" is all my friend and I could say during our night. We came here years ago and…read moreremember having a good experience, however, it is definitely new ownership and a new menu now. Bring some hand warmers because the dining room has no heat. The staff give off a weird vibe & it's one of those places where once you get your overpriced bar food you will be forgotten To top it off they did have live music that may have blew out my ear drums & sounded like you just dropped acid.

Saw the menu posted outside and HAD to stop in for lunch. I was surprised that my friends were…read morewilling to try it, so because of that, it was even better. The food was EXCELLENT (Mandu Soup!!!) and it was fun watching folks try things they'd never had before. I hadn't realized that this was a chain restaurant, but still glad we went. The service was good and even though the menu stated that there would be an automatic tip added, there wasn't. Ambiance was nice. Great variety of Asian meals on the menu.

I met a friend for dinner at Bonchon on a Saturday night. The restaurant wasn't busy and we…read moreimmediately got a table. Bonchon is mostly known for the Korean style fried chicken but has a variety of other Korean dishes. We actually skipped out on the fried chicken but did get the chicken katsu, fried rice, and one of their specialty loaded fries. Overall the portion sizes were good to split between two people. The flavors were average though, nothing that jumped out and stayed with me. Our waiter was attentive and the atmosphere inside was pleasant. We appreciated them letting us sit and chat as the restaurant began to close up. I would try this Bonchon location again but I would probably stick to the Korean fried chicken.

Been here a couple of times. The owners are great people and I really appreciate that it is a small…read morebusiness family owned place. They have a lot of dishes from different Latin American cuisines and the ones I have tried have been great! Portions tend to be a little small but the food is great. Very authentic.

Food was ok, very filling. Staff is nice but service was a bit slow. Didn't like the salsa.read more

First timers: cute towny intimate restaurant. The server was…read morevery nice- explained things well. Service was quick. The only reason I put 3 stars was because the entrees and limited selection. Idk if it's a seasonal menu but the pictures I saw from others are not what was available unfortunately. But the drinks , appetizers, and sushi are 5 stars Entrees: burger- most bland burger, it looked as dry as it tasted. With a side of 10 fries Pork Tenderloin dish absolutely no flavor in anything not even the sauce whatever that was. No seasoning, no stand out ingredients. I would try it again if I were in that area but only for sushi and drinks.

I love Mai Tai! I resisted going there for a couple years because I thought the price points were…read morehigh, but once I went, I discovered that the food is absolutely amazing and the drinks are so fun! I highly recommend it!

Fabulous find! The owner, Rosa, was wonderful to work with, and they offer a very nice menu of…read moreappetizers. The food was delicious, and the waitstaff were exceptional. They easily engaged with all the guests, cleaned up quickly, and served the food hot with a smile. We ordered a noodle station and passed hot appetizers and the guests really enjoyed the food. I would absolutely use them again for my next event.

Oh Jolie was amazing! Rosa, Joe and Tony are pros! Because of them, my birthday party was a hit!…read more During the party, my friends kept mentioning to me how great the food is and asking "where did you find these caterers?"! It was amazing to have 3 different and equally delicious (and gorgeous) pizza options at a station while the rest of the apps were passed around! Our friends could stay in their conversations and enjoy these treats right there! And as the host, I didn't have to do a thing! They set up, served, and cleaned up so well! Oh Jolie is now my go to caterer! No need to go elsewhere! Also, the app choices were vast and mouth watering! Such a great crew with delicious talents! Thank you so much again! Here's a picture of Joe and me at the party! Lastly, I should mention that not only did they make our night, but they were so easy to work with during the planning part. Rosa was very attentive, friendly and flexible. I knew instantly that I found the right caterers! Thank you Rosa, Joe and Tony!