This might be my favorite meal of 2026 so far. The service, the ambiance and the food were all…read more10/10. I already can't wait to come back! Our server was Ross and he was so fun and memorable. His recs were spot on - starting with the wine. For our appetizers, we had the oysters and the whipped ricotta. They were incredible!! For our main, we had dry aged ribeye special for two. Oh my god - that was to die for! The side salad and potatoes were equally amazing. All in all, an excellent night.

We stopped into Settler on a random Wednesday night. The restaurant is smaller and cozy with a…read morebeautifully intimate vibe without feeling like you're on top of each other. The service was incredibly friendly but there may have been some miscommunication because we got the opening welcome spiel from multiple servers - but that's okay! We got to hear multiple differing opinions on the menu. I ended up getting the oysters, chicken, and the potatoes, and honestly I'm conflicted. The oysters were great, well-dressed, clean, and delicious. The potatoes were absolutely fantastic. The chicken however... saying it was magical isn't exactly right but I have never had such a perfectly cooked chicken in my life. I did not know you could get such a crispy skin with such clear grill lines while keeping the white meat so utterly moist and delicious. I'm still not entirely convinced that witchcraft wasn't involved and given its Salem, have to assume that's what happened. Us normal people will never be able to make anything to that level of perfection. Definitely looking to go back.

loved! this was my first stop in Salem & it did not disappoint! My waitress was incredible - I wish…read moreI remembered her name to give a shout out but she was wearing a black bandana, had 2 braids & tattoos! The food was great - I had a GF egg & mushroom breakfast sandwich. the mushrooms were marinated and to die for! I also had a nutty professor latte which was 10/10! Overall, cute, cozy place & great experience!

Gulu-Gulu is a solid, casual stop if you're in Salem and need something quick and affordable…read more Gulu-Gulu Cafe has a laid-back, artsy vibe, but overall the atmosphere and food both fall pretty average, nothing bad, just nothing that really stands out. One plus is that they do have some gluten-free options, which is always appreciated, so it's definitely doable if you have a gluten allergy. Overall, it's a convenient lunch spot if you're nearby, affordable, easy but not necessarily a must-visit.

I love Turner's Seafood. The food is delicious and there are a lot of options on the menu. The…read moreservice is always excellent. I used to go to Turner's Seafood in Melrose but, now that they have a place in Salem, I go there. I have never been disappointed. The ambiance is nice, particularly in Salem.

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.

Stumbled upon this place walking around Salem. I always love to try Neapolitan pizza and don't ever…read moreget my hopes too high as a lot of places don't do it well. Bambolina does pizza well. You walk in and are met with the aroma of pizza. They have a great selection of beers as well. I had the Margherita and it was delicious. The cheese and sauce were amazing and the crust was cooked perfectly. Staff were friendly and attentive and the wait for food wasn't that long

We went to Bambolina after doing a tour of the Salem Witch Museum this past weekend (November…read more2025). This is a cute restaurant with a lot of space and friendly staff. The menu is quite unique in that they serve italian food (pizza/pastas) and also ramen! We dined with 4 adults and 4 kids. We got some of everything - ramen and pizza and it was all very good. There are even kid-friendly ramen dishes that you can ask about, where you choose the broth, noodle type and protein. This was our second time visiting Bambolina and we'll be back again!

Biscuits and Chowdah So yummy and filling hardly had room…read morefor our entree The southern style biscuits was a perfect match with their thick chowder. Biscuits melted in your mouth!

Salem Massachusetts is a Gem all on its on…read more The LongBoards Restaurant and bar was a pet friendly and delightful surprise. The staff was outgoing and welcoming, the facility was clean, trendy, and vibrant. There was twenty some Televisions playing a wide array of sports. We ordered the Garlic Shrimp Tortellini and fish and chips. Both were perfectly cooked and fresh, fresh, fresh! The shrimps were larger prawn style and there as a fair amount in the meal! Did I mention the place is Dog Friendly!!? Well it is! They even offer a puppy menu!!!! 9/10! The place is pretty good, but the environment was a little too busy for me.

Food: Everything was delicious. Coffee was really good. Quick and hot…read more Service: Very nice and attentive despite it being super busy. Ambiance: Cute decor. Love the mugs. Inclusive diner. Will definitely be returning. Just keep in mind we arrived 30-40 mins before opening and waited outside. It does get busy and there's a long line but we went in October so it might be different during another time that isn't peak for Salem.

I came here on a Tuesday afternoon for lunch. The space is beautiful, adorned with adorable…read morecrocheted eggs and bacon. Our server was prompt and helpful, and our meal came out quickly. I had the vegetarian egg sandwich, which came with a side of sweet potato home fries. The sandwich was delicious and well seasoned on a crispy English muffin. The home fries were good but definitely a bit less to my taste. They didn't quite have the crunchiness I was hoping for and were pretty soft, though well cooked. I enjoyed my meal here and will probably come back!

April 17, 2026 I…read morewent with my parents tonight to the Adriatic Restaurant (Washington Street), Salem, MA. We've started having dinner out twice a month and this was the most recent experience. I had gone online to the NORTH SHORE DINNING PAGE on Facebook and asked people about their experiences with the restaurant in the last two days and here's what people said: "great, tender meatballs", "great eggplant parmigiana", "very good experience". .... And what we found out is that they were right. Those things were all true! Now.... As to what we ordered: I got the grilled octopus. It was the only partial miss on the menu. Arugula just doesn't make a very good sauce and it was a pretty bad base for what would otherwise might have been a great appetizer. My mother got the Caesar salad. It was good. It's a hard thing to screw up. My father ordered the meatballs. They were amazing and delicious - just like Facebook promised. The tzatziki sauce was good. Maybe not as good as mine, but good nonetheless. So dinner.... Mine was the Chicken Saltimboca. It was so good that I'd bathe in the sauce they make with it. I loved eating forkfuls of the chicken with bites of the mashed potatoes. That was really luxuriant. My mother had the Eggplant parmigiana and she wiped out the entire plate. She loved it. My father.... Beef tenderloin tips. Maybe cooked slightly too much, but delicious. He wiped out the plate. To drink.... I was out of the hospital and recovering from brain tumor surgery, so I had the hard cider (3.5% BV), my father had the Peroni (Italian) beer, and my mother had the Bud light. I tasted the Peroni and liked it very much. The hard cider had almost no sweetness to it. It was dry as a higher end brut champagne.... Which actually set off the meal really nicely. My tastes weren't clashing and that was good. Our waiter, Sean, was great. Ask for him! We left a $32 tip, so the bill came to $197.85

My family and I had dinner here on the evening after Christmas around 7. It wasn't too busy, and we…read moregot a table pretty much to ourselves in the back area where the larger tables are. I had a delicious espresso martini and for apps I tried the arancini and picked off my sister's caesar salad. They were both alright, but the caesar could've used more dressing and I didn't love the flavor of the arancini - just a bit bland. For my entree I had the shrimp scampi. This also really lacked flavor, and I was yearning for more tomatoes. The service was great and our waitress Leanna was attentive and super sweet. They had clean bathrooms and ample parking out front and around the block. However, the food wasn't memorable, and I don't think I'll go out of my way to return.

What a cool and tasty coffee shop…read more We had the Ham and Cheese and Bacon Pastry. Both were delicious. We also enjoyed the Chai Latte and Carmel Macchiato. Both were delicious and flavorful. The service was prompt and quick. No complaints! The ambiance is what you would guess for Salem, MA.

Pro tip for tourists ... there's no where they let you use the restroom without being a customer…read more So if you need to use one AND want a tasty treat, come here! We had a few chocolate croissants, they were flaky and warm and very tasty. We had a chilled apple cider too, I highly recommend. The cafe was clean and the bathroom was also clean!