I went to sit down where the waitress wanted us to sit and the seat of the chair was filthy. I…read moreasked her to clean it for me, when I ordered lunch she became snarky towards me. Neighborhood doesn't look safe. At the time I went to the strip mall it was the only business open.

As a witness to this experience, I feel compelled to speak up. I joined my friend and his elderly…read moremother for a meal at Ella's Mama Mia, and what unfolded was incredibly disappointing--not just because of the poor quality of food, but because of the dismissive and unprofessional service that followed. From the start, the server insisted on adding pasta to his mother's meal, despite her clearly expressing she didn't want it. When the food arrived, we were all taken aback. The crab cake looked and felt like a deep-fried hockey puck. I took a small taste myself--what was inside was a warm, unidentifiable paste that in no way resembled crab meat. My friend politely voiced our concerns to the server, and rather than show any understanding or willingness to help, she doubled down--telling us that this is how crab cakes are served "everywhere" and insisting nothing was wrong. The situation only worsened when we pointed out the pasta was cold. Instead of offering to replace or reheat it, the server replied with a smug "it's al dente," as if that excused serving food below temperature. This wasn't a case of a picky customer trying to get a free meal--his mother ate barely a spoonful and was clearly embarrassed and uncomfortable. Even after calmly requesting to speak with a manager, we were told no one was available. No follow-up, no apology, and multiple calls since have gone unanswered. What's most disappointing is the lack of accountability. Mistakes happen in restaurants all the time--it's how staff respond that makes the difference. I've seen this friend of mine bend over backwards to support local businesses and give them the benefit of the doubt, even when things aren't perfect. But this crossed the line. The food was unacceptable, the treatment was dismissive, and the follow-up was nonexistent. For an area like Salem County where good dining options are limited, it's sad to see a long-standing restaurant treat its guests this way. If this is how things are under new ownership, I won't be back--and I suggest others think twice before spending their money here.

Moved here very recently this by far best pizza place I have tried few other places they cost way…read moremore were not that good but pat's very good everyone very nice friendly inside and food so good and fresh this my 2 time coming I will come back evertime I can

The food is good but I don't like the feeling of being rushed to finish my food so that they can…read moreclose in time when there is a full hour left. She actually came to me twice with this demand. I eventually left and don't plan on ordering from this restaurant again. It reminded me of the Twilight zone when everyone just gets quiet and weird because no one said anything they just watched her. It was a horrible experience for me. Buffoonery at its finest

I have written reviews for El Paladar Boricua on other platforms but I cannot write enough about…read morehow good the food is here! When you see Hispanic patrons frequenting the restaurant you know you are eating authentic cuisine from people who know amazing Puerto Rican cuisine! The owners are just beautiful people inside and out!!! I'm so glad they are in Salem! I've had almost everything on the menu! I absolutely love the food!!! There are people who drive distances to get their favorite dishes! I'm a fan of the garlic chicken, the rice and beans, the chicken soup, the plantains, the pastelles, the mofongo is amazing!!!! And don't get me started on the desserts!!! My fav restaurant within a 50 mile radius!

This was a winner. They checked off all the boxes when you are looking for a good place to feel…read moregood about what you order. Simply put everything I sampled was delicious.

Searching for a good lunch and up popped the name of the Salem Oak Diner. We quickly agreed to…read moregive it a try. A drive through Salem makes you wonder what this city was like in its glory days. Beautiful old homes ... classic mansions and then we spot this classic diner on Broadway. Ok, it looks a little worn but in the same moment you are transported back in time to an era where diners like this one could be found everywhere. Walking up you spot the music machines in each booth that once upon a time were connected to juke boxes . As you walk in you feel the comfort of a diner and the waitress calls out a welcome ... 'sit anywhere' and we choose a window booth. It's a classic diner menu with a printed sheet of specials at unbelievable prices. A couple of soup options so it was classic choices ... a mushroom cheeseburger that the owner will slap on the griddle and a tuna melt. The conversation with the waitress was non-stop (it was 230 and at first no one else was eating. It was a fun diner experience! Food was delivered hot ... another customer so the waitress went back to work. A great lunch! Fries were perfect and the burger juicy and flavorable!! Tuna melt perfect .. The rest rooms reminded us of being on a train in the 1950's! There's not much to Salem New Jersey but there is one awesome diner serving great food!!

I have to admit my tastes haven't changed that much. As a kid I was koo koo for Cocoa Puffs, loving…read morethe chocolatey chemistry class simplicity of a no muss, no fuss breakfast. Welcome to the Salem Oak Diner where a simple menu of American classics thrive. Fluffy omelettes too big for your plate and a cheeseburger so rare it's still breathing. Perfection. There's no artifice or pretension here, just a solid menu, comfortable surroundings and a check that won't devastate your wallet. If you're hungry in Salem, it's your own damn fault. Try the Salem Oak Diner. Five comfortable stars.

After finally passing by this place all these years I can say I ate here. Food I ordered was…read moredelicious. Restaurant staff are friendly. Definitely a gem of a business in Salem.

A one horse pizza in a one horse town - undercooked crust layered with barely melted cheese and…read morecold sauce reminds me of those glorious Friday "Pizza Days" in grammar school where hardened slices of institutional grade mozzarella (the original "government cheese") and acrid sauce lay helpless on an untoasted English Muffin. A concoction so putrid that the Monsignor's admonition against wasting food was simply ignored. A Communion wafer dipped in Ragu would have been more satisfying. Hopefully, I'll never pass this way again but if I do I'll make sure to run every red light in Salem on my way to those uncharted places in northern Jersey where legitimate pizza exists. Have another bite Monsignor, if we have to eat it you do too.

Came upon this place to get lunch to take to my job site. Looked ok from the outside being it's…read morejust outside of Salem which is a small little town in Southwestern NJ. Got the grilled chicken avocado salad. The salad wasn't as advertised. It had olives, egg, didn't have no bleu cheese and the avocado was a stale by the time I was ready to eat the salad for lunch. It's frustrating when you have to remove ingredients that were not advertised in its menu. I ate probably a little over half the salad and trashed the rest. Probably would not come back here if around the area in the future

Diamond Grill is a beacon in the night. The food was good, prices right and enjoyable atmosphere.read more

A friend recommended Shags and even though it was over the bridge, it was $10-20 cheaper and had…read morebetter hours than any place near me. I called a day ahead and ordered a dozen crabs. When I picked I the next day they were hot and ready exactly when I told them I'd be up. I ordered the the largest crabs they had but they all varied in size. I believe this is just how crabs are these days but to me they were on the smaller end. The inside had plenty of premade options for purchase. Things like crab legs, seafood pastas, crab cakes, etc. The employees were extremely friendly and overall everything went smoothly.

Boy, just had a sautéed soft shell crab sandwich on a soft roll with tomato and lettuce and a…read morereally tasty tarter sauce. Staff was friendly and food prepared carefully. It's mainly a take away place with limited seating but clean and comfortable. Another customer was enjoying steamed crabs with a butter garlic sauce that said was really good!