The food was excellent and our server Morgan was fast and attentive. The food came out quicker than expected.

Had the BLTA at Dire Wolf and let me just say - DELICIOUS! Sat at the bar and food came out quick and service was great. Music was playing and they had the Red Sox game on as well, but it wasn't too loud at all! Great place, would highly recommend when visiting the area for a quick bite to eat. read more

Dire Wolf Tavern - BLTA - Sushi Bars Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

I came here for dinner on Friday and was pleasantly surprised by the delicious food. The Gyoza was so yummy, and the crisp garlic stuff on top, well, we licked that off our fingers and didn't leave any on the plate! The sushi was inventive and very filling; I could not finish it all with the hubs. Def will be back! Service was top-notch, and on a busy night was able to accommodate a special request I had. read more

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Decided to drop by Dire Wolf Tavern while waiting for our train back to North Station. Even though it was busy, we were able to find two bar seats right away. The drink was pretty good and the service was very fast. We were able to get our drinks well before our train arrived. read more

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The staff was nice, but that's about it for the positives. We were visiting from FL & excited to try this place out for drinks & apps. They had 2 staff members taking orders at the bar, but only one person making drinks, not just for the busy bar on a Sat night- but for the entire place with packed tables! It took 25 minutes for two drinks. The app came to us in 6 minutes! We got the calamari, which was very poor quality and very small portion for $16+. It's a shame the specialty drinks were good, but only one person making drinks for the entire place is a poor business model. read more

Heard good things about this place, but walked in with a party of 5 and stood around a table. Bartender immediately told us that they needed an area in front of a (hidden) door clear, so we moved to another table with plenty of room, and the bartender again runs up to us very rudely and tells us to we're in the way and there was no room for our party of 5. We understood but the rudeness of the bartender was unacceptable. Bad vibes, bad bartender, put a damper on our bachelorette party read more

The food was delicious, staff was friendly and the vibe was really cool! I'll definitely be back!

This place was good. Service great. My husband ordered fish tacos, i got the shrimp tacos. Only problem i had was his fish was so small and my shrimp, i only got two shrimp per taco (two tacos). There's not enough shrimp for each bite. The majority of the tacos were pickled cabbage. It was honestly more of a cabbage taco than anything else. I hope they give at least 3 shrimp in the future because two does not cut it. I literally had a cabbage taco. Flavor was there but not enough shrimp for a shrimp taco. For the fish taco hopefully bigger fish? Enough to get in each bite. They were small. read more

Service was great. Drinks were good but pricey. Food was average but pricey. My wife had the pork tenderloin with farrow. Farrow was ice cold. We mentioned it to the server when she cleared the plates and she comped that entire meal, which we were not expecting nor was that our intention for why we mentioned it, but they get points for that. While having dessert we were entertained by three mice running around the floor at the booth next to us. When the staff noticed us laughing, they saw the mice too and were horrified. They apologized endlessly and asked if we wanted anything comped. We politely declined and consoled them. "It happens" especially this time of year (late fall). Overall disappointing since we used to love this place when it was Opus/Opus Underground. Was way better back then. Staff was great but everything else was meh. Bring back Opus/Opus Underground please. read more

Meh. Food was fine if nothing I'd seek out. Service was nothing to write home about. Slow Friday early afternoon, took a while for the server to show up to order drinks, longer to get them, no check back on food, so we never did get a second beer or refill on water even. Nice enough atmosphere, blackboard pic was cool. Oh well, next visit to Salem there's other options. read more

SERVICE WAS HORRIBLE! Went with my girls for some drinks I was recommended to go here and we went asked to put our name in hr list and if anything we can seat in the bar. We finally found a spot, that two people got up from having dinner and we waited for about 10-15 min for someone to come cleans the table. Finally the bartender (blonde hair male) came to pick up some of the plates didn't bring menus or anything and came straight forward wanting our drinks and I asked him humid he can please wipe the table because it was dirty and I had mess my shirt up and what he did was take out a rag and gave it to me and said here you go you can clean in a rude way so we walked away and I did complain to the manager as well I just felt that the bartender was a little racist you can see he didn't want to help us at all read more

Enjoyed afternoon drinks and snacks in wonderful outdoor courtyard in back. Was quiet and sunny. If you order the Brussel sprouts or fried pickles you will not be disappointed. read more

I was nervous about the reviews but decided to give the place a try on a Friday night around 6 pm. The hostess seated my party of two right away. Then the waiter brought us water immediately and checked back in with us twice before we could decide what to order. The poutine was our appetizer and came within 10 minutes of ordering and it was delicious! By the time we just finished the poutine our entrees arrived. The spicy Nashville chicken sandwich was not too spicy but definitely has a kick and tasted great. The chicken Parmesan is huge and waiter was amazing because he made sure we knew that it was a lot of food and that we would have plenty leftover which is great for tourist to know. The chicken Parmesan tasted good, I really liked the bread. The chicken was a little crispier than I prefer and the noodles were thicker than I prefer but it all tasted great. The service was friendly and fast and the food was worth it. I would love to try their brunch. read more

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WOW! You NEED to come here if you are visiting! The food is so so good. We had the dollar oysters and it was the best I've had. We also got the chicken bites, I was full but I kept eating because the flavor was so good. The burger was good, nothing crazy, but their sauce on it was top tier. I got the Crime of Passion drink, so sweet and yummy. I got two! We also got the Matcha lavender drink, sadly it wasn't very good and we didn't want to finish it. The customer service was wonderful and the atmosphere was very relaxed. Highly recommend. The prices are def worth it and in my opinion they could charge more for how good the food/drinks are! MUST VISIT. Best food in Salem. read more

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I'd like to start with .... there is an upstairs restaurant and a downstairs speakeasy that serves from the same menu. This review is for the speakeasy. The food was ok. I had the pulled pork and it wasn't as good as mine since the taste of bbq was very strong and there was no hint of smoky. The drinks were extremely good. Problem is there is no table service at all so you have to stand in line to order both food and drinks and there is only one line. There are two bartenders but one is assigned to the bar and the other prepares drinks and takes orders at the same time. They let a lot of people in, I guess, optimizing since it is October in Salem. The line was so long, it would take 30 minutes just to order. When you try to flag the bartender to just reorder your drink, and she's got your card cause you started a tab, she tells you, you have to get in line. Makes you just want to leave - not worth the hastle and the food is not that great. read more

Great ambiance, I really enjoyed the music they had playing. Each TV was playing something different, the one closest to me playing Texas Chainsaw Massacre, which I thought was unique, cool, and appropriate for an October visit to Salem! Food was good. The only thing that was lacking a bit was service, it took a little bit for myself and others around me to be greeted by the bartender. But I would definitely come back and I want to try Hallowed Ground downstairs next time! read more

Server was so outgoing and honestly she was Awesome! She laughed with us while still doing her job but making the experience for my cousin and I fun. Food was good, I had shrimp tacos and the caprese salad which was amazing, and my cousin had the pork sandwich which was also really good but needed to ask for more sauce, nachos are good too and so are the fries. Photos hanging around the room are pretty cool but it's small inside. Over all I give it a 10 and definitely recommend trying when in Salem . read more

Thursday night $1 oysters & trivia! Can't beat that. The service was very friendly and attentive.

Went into Dire Wolf Tavern for some lunch and it did not disappoint! Ordered the poutine and truffle Mac n cheese and they were excellent! I also had their draft cider that was pretty tasty! It was quiet and peaceful during our meal. Definitely recommend! read more

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Amazing food and seeing the town. A great place to check out when you are in salam Massachusetts

Stopped in here last night for some dinner and drinks. Overall the food was decent, not the best and not the worst. Definitely join the waitlist because it was busy. We ordered a glass of wine (nice pour) and a bourbon drink. My boyfriend didn't like the bourbon drink so switched to a beer. For appetizers we got the brussels and they were great (free when you join the rewards program). For dinner I got the burger and it was good, standard burger with fries. My boyfriend got the chicken sandwich and only complaint was that it wasn't spicy enough. Our server was so nice, overall 10/10 service which we were really happy with. The restaurant looks to be redone and it definitely fits the salem atmosphere. Overall we would go back again! read more

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Good vibes, good drinks, even better prices. I ordered the salmon poke bowl, it is large enough to fill you up, with fresh salmon and tasty tangerine added. Servers are attentive and friendly. Try the fish tacos as well, not bad. read more

I came in last night for wings and they were delicious. In my opinion, they have the best wings in Salem! Our server Jay was very attentive, kind, and gave great service throughout our visit. I will definitely be back for wing night again! read more

We tried Dire Wolf for the first time tonight. Having high hopes. Waitress was phenomenal, atmosphere is fun, food was awful. I mean some of the worst food we've ever had out. We got two apps, the chicken bites which were dry and barely tossed in their sauce and fried pickles which were decent but nothing special. I got the butchers pie which was nearly inedible. I picked the meat out which was sitting in a bath of grease. No flavor at all. The potatoes literally tasted like those boxed imitation ones but even those even have more flavor. My fiancé got the smash burger, they weren't smash burgers they were regular patties, unseasoned. His fries were soggy, he ate one and 3 bites of the burger. My son for the chicken bucket. Chicken was cooked well but again, lacked any kind of seasoning. The biscuits were the only thing he enjoyed. There was about 80% of our meal left at the table. Luckily I had a gift card to cover half of the bill. $90+ would have been tough to pay for this meal (no alcohol) at this quality. This was a one and done for us. read more

Stopped in here last night, October 1st, a Tuesday night and the bartender reluctantly greeted us when we sat down to a 3/4 full bar. I tried to order the Halloween expression martini, which they did not have any in stock and left. Then when she finally came back after a while, tried to order a titos club soda which they were also out of somehow the tito. Then she left and when she got back she said "third times the charm?" Seemed quite unhappy to be there and her demeanor was awful telling another customer she was over halloween already and was home yesterday at 7:30pm. And it was 7:30 pm then when she said that. If the owner wants good customer service and making money this halloween season, she doesn't seem to be the bartender for you. I felt really unwelcome there and did not really want to stay to finish the drink that happened to be in stock. read more

The service was great and for the most part fast. Staff is friendly. I did go around 12:30/1pm on a Tuesday & to my surprise, they were offering buy a roll, get the second half off. Say less. Haha the rolls were great as was the margarita I ordered. Very chill vibe, the music was great, not too loud, and some tvs were showing sports. read more

Dire Wolf Tavern - Shaggy dog roll(L) & Fuji roll (R) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

The back patio is a perfect hiding spot for a cool drink & bite to eat. Our waiter was new, but very friendly & accommodating. The drinks & food were very well done. The sushi was awesome! read more

Dire Wolf Tavern - Sushi Bars Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

How do you mess up fries? Truffle fries at that, go somewhere else. Cute environment service was fast but food is mid at best

The food, the service, the location. Absolutely wonderful on all friends. The jalapeño margarita is a must.

This place is really nice for a sit down meal!! Our server was very nice and checked in on us often, food was also very good!! I got the fork and knife burger and it was really good, I just recommend asking if they can add lettuce or something to cut the massive amount of meat a bit. Otherwise it was a really great place to eat after walking around Salem (and going to the really cool Real Pirates museum by the waterfront) read more

Food was good. Blood orange margarita was excellent. Overall enjoyed it, but the bar service needed help. I think one person was working so it took awhile to get anything. read more

Dire Wolf Tavern - Sushi Bars Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Amazing sushi (it was impossible to choose because they all sounded so good) and espresso martini My mum loved the Korean Blackened Salmon. read more

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Neat ambiance. Service was good. Food though is overpriced for the quality. Nothing I would go out of my way for again if we come back this way. read more

Very nice dinner with a cool atmosphere. Interesting selection of sushi and more classic American entrees. Service was kind and responsive. Definitely a good spot to grab a bite while walking around downtown Salem! read more

Mediocre food - emphasis on the mediocre. Another reviewer said it but, good place for a beer and some fries, don't expect much else. read more

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Wonderful service! Drinks were great and the atmosphere was chill(ish) even in peak sEason.

We sat around Friday wondering where we should go for dinner, as a spontaneous date night! We knew that this spot was good before they had a face lift, so we decided to try the newly opened Dire Wolf. As you walk in the huge bar is clearly the show stopper of the space, it wraps all the way around and is stunning. We sat at a high top off to the side of the bar. To start, the service was great! Fast and responsive and simple. They waitstaff knew what they were doing and had great recommendations. I was not a fan of the smoked old fashioned. Usually when I order a smoked drink they bring it out still smoking, I am not sure if was even smoked. For me personally, there was too much cinnamon flavor in the drink. I switched to a beer shortly after. The Brussels sprouts were so good. I think it was the best thing we ate all night! The burger was good, a classic burger with a mustard aioli that was very tasty. The hot chicken sandwich was not spicy at all, I wish it had a little more of a kick. Besides that the sandwich was really good! Chicken was cooked perfectly. I thought this was a good restaurant with good food! Really nothing earth shattering about this spot, but a good place for a casual dinner. read more

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First time in.... Had been here many times when it was Opus and loved it. We liked the decor and the look of the restaurant.. nice job. We ordered the jalapeño scallion hush puppies to start. The sauce drizzled over the top was very good. The taste of the hush puppy it's self, was very bland. We also had the Mac n cheese with pulled pork. It need more seasoning... was also bland. The pork was dry and lacked flavor. It filled an empty stomach. I had the strawberry salad and added grilled salmon. The salad was pretty good but has way too many onions... the salmon was perfect! If we come back, and most likely we will... we will try some thing different. read more

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Service was amazing and really impressive. Our waitress was very friendly and helpful. However the food was absolutely disgusting. The only thing we were able to enjoy was the Cali roll. The clam chowder tasted like cigarettes, and the ravioli was lumpy and too salty. Steak wasn't good either. Not worth it at all. They replaced the food we didn't enjoy really quickly, which was also nice. read more

Thought we would give this place a try. It was ok. We started with wings they were a little over cooked and the asian sauce wasn't really sticking to them. My husband ordered the brisket melt sandwich which seemed like it was missing something, either more seasoning or an au jus to dip. He said It was good but dry and lacked flavor. I had the salmon which was good, but the fingerling potatoes were a little salty for my taste. My sangria was very delish. Our server was nice but wasn't that attentive. I was able to use free item on my app but don't think my visit was applied to the app for this visit. I would like to try some of the others in this serenitee group, but for this place been there done that. read more

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