Great place to grab a bite to eat. I had the grilled cheese which was delicious. If you get it, you have to add the bacon jam (unfortunately it's $3 extra), which added flavor and also made it so the sandwich wasn't too dry. They should probably just make that a standard part of the sandwich. The beer options on tap were great. The service was quick and the staff all attentive. We sat outside and the weather was perfect. Inside looked fairly busy. Overall, great place to eat lunch in Salem. read more

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some very good food! definitely try the truffle fries! great people and staff! very cute place to stay in very clean! read more

Mercy Tavern - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

We were in the area and decided to check this place out. Super friendly staff. We were able to grab a seat inside right away. I ordered the Ruben and a clam chowder. The brisket was heavenly. Very tender and flavorful. The clam clam chowder was bland. The potatoe salad which was my side tasted store bought and also bland. My daughter ordered the mac and cheese. Not what we were expecting. It was pretty much Ziti cheese soup...also very bland. My husband got the havarti grilled cheese with a fried egg on top. That fried egg was very good with the whites crispy. read more

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Man oh man. Where do I even start? Mercy Tavern is located right off Derby street. Quaint, unassuming restaurant on the side of the street, you will find this quirky tavern that serves spooky cocktails and really, really, really good food. We were seated promptly on this Wednesday night. We got lucky because there was soon a little wait for tables after 6:30 pm. We started off with some spooky cocktails. My boyfriend got the Hocus Pocus drink, spin off on the margarita, and I got the Beetlejuice, which was like a whiskey sour. The Hocus Pocus was like a fall margarita, with the cinnamon and nutmeg and was very good. The Beetlejuice was great too, also giving fall vibes with the apple. For food, we went off previous reviews and the two popular and highly rated dishes, the pumpkin ravioli and Mercy burger with a side of garlic fries. Wow. Just wow. Let's start with the pumpkin ravioli. Holy crap. Whoever created this dish is a culinary genius. I was thrown off with the luxardo cherries because I'm used to having these boujee cherries in my old fashioneds but in this dish, it's a game changer. And the fried leeks! Frying them brings out this umami taste to them and just goes so well with the ravioli, broccolini and cauliflower. Chef's kiss for this dish. Last but not least the Mercy burger. And the garlic fries. Garlic. Fries. I've never had garlic fries like this. I've had loaded fries. I've had truffle fries. I've had Parmesan fries. But garlic fries? No but was it everything I loved and more. Yes. So good! Literally fried with slivers of garlic, make sure to bring gum after this meal. And the burger! Similar to a smashed burger, it's cooked to medium temperature, I think Swiss cheese, garlic aioli and bacon jam. To give you an idea, I shared half of it was my boyfriend and I inhaled my half and my boyfriend was half surprised half a little disgusted I think but it was that good. I couldn't put it down. Service was perfect, ambiance was perfect (it's spooky in there surprise surprise). It was a great dining experience and I already can't wait to come back during our next Salem visit! read more

Mercy has excellent cocktails, great food, and awesome tavern vibes. We love it here and have always had great service. I will caution that you'll see a mouse (we call him Mickey) running around and the cocktails are over priced. We've never had an issue with it and love the live music nights. read more

Mercy Tavern - Patio - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Fantastic dinner. Went with friends and had this beautiful salad with steak tips. So delicious and filling. There was even live music. The place is small, which we weren't expecting so we did have to wait a bit, but the host and servers were super kind and helpful. Totally a great find! read more

Mercy Tavern - Salad with steak tips - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

I really wanted to love this place, but that all ended when our food came out lukewarm. Both the fish tacos and our clam chowders were barely warm. It's pretty hard to eat clam chowder that's not hot. Unfortunately I did, and was sick all night from the combination of that and their very strong frose. I wasn't totally sure what to attribute it to, but my husband was sick as well. We blamed ourselves for coming later at night when their kitchen was going to close in 30 minutes. Perhaps just less than fresh food at that time. The service was really good, although I wasn't a fan of the blaring pop music (to each their own). The outdoor seating is lovely, and everyone treated us well. read more

Food was delicious, fish tacos, fish and chips & ribs. The garlic fries had real garlic with large garlic pieces.

Great service, great drinks, great food. Nachos were loaded with toppings and protein. Best item on the menu is the grilled cheese.

Let be this place! Great cocktails and food! Creative but not pretentious! Service was also great! Definitely recommend.

Not pictured but the grilled cheese with the bacon jam is the best! Sweet & savory. The half nachos with pulled chicken is the perfect amount for 2 people. Really glad we didn't get the full or else we wouldn't have finished our meals! The cocktail went down easy. Can't taste too much alcohol due to the mint & it got the job done ! read more

Mercy Tavern - Relaxer cocktail - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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As a Boston family of 3, without a doubt we more than understand that this a palce for the Salem locals. Do not expect a warm and fuzzy "Welcome!" if the Hostess or Host doesn't recognize you as being a "Local". They are very proud bunch of empolyees here. Some would say that they're to cool for school, but I love places that have a confidant attitude! It filters out the weak. After 3 visits in the past 5 months to this place, we now feel like we're one of the locals and do receive a Head Nod of Approval from either the Bar Tenders or Wait Staff. Food wise, well, if we've gone back 3 times in the past 5 months, that should say a lot! I for one am addicted to their "Mercy Burger" and wake up some mornings with the taste of it on my tongue! We LOVE this place and always look forward to returning here as often as possible! Highly recommened, but just act like you belong here, and you'll have a great experience! read more

Was recommended by our trolley tour guide but we already had it in the schedule. Seated immediately outside on the street patio - which we love. The service was on fire. Our waitress was the best (Kayla D). I had wings with the Parmesan rub- which were pretty typical wings. Two others had the grilled cheese with tomato. One said that dipping the grilled cheese in ketchup was delicious, also that the avocado slices slip and slide out of the sandwich so it's kind of messy. The other had the fried ribs and they were really good. The potato salad was bland and the cornbread needs butter. We all had the seasonal veggies (squash, zucchini, broccoli and onions) and highly recommend. We would totally go back. read more

Mercy Tavern - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Mercy Tavern was a gem when we visited Salem. The family loved it for the ambiance and the quality of the food and drinks. The lobster rolls were more flavorful and complex than what we have had in Boston, and the garlic fries were some of the best fries we have ever had, period. The Mercy Burger was also fantastic! The drinks we had were the Spooky Juice and Hocus Pocus and they were delicious. Great service as well. All around worth the trip. read more

Mercy Tavern - Non-alcoholic Hocus Pocus - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Very attentive staff, fantastic cocktails, HUGE portions, great flavor! Nachos need to be ordered in the half size. Cheese was on every layer. Just the way Nachos should be. The tzatziki garlic fries we will be dreaming of for years to come. Get there early, parking is hard, the further willing to walk the better it is. Small, quaint and friendly restaurant wish we could have spent a longer time there. Get there at opening or be prepared to wait. read more

Food was delicious. Service was nice. A little off the beaten path from all the tourist things in Salem. Please try the Truffle Fries with roasted garlic. read more

Mercy Tavern - Truffle Fries - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Was there last week, where it was hotter than the surface of the sun, but the service was cool and comforting! Great people: warm, inviting, funny. The drinks were delish! The food...worth a road trip ALL the time. Portions were huge, fresh, well seasoned. You won't go hunger here. A gem to its community. Loved it! And yes, already making plans to bring friends to enjoy this spot again! read more

Great service and good food. Several different items to choose on menu. Good selection of beer and wine. Sat outside but a bit hot. Gentle breeze off Harbor. Fish taco delight. read more

Mercy Tavern - Outdoor seating - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Great food, classic, fun atmosphere. Brought a friend here when he was passing through town. I had heard good things and it did not disappoint. Small menu, but they focus on those items. Burger was listed as medium but was cooked perfectly when I asked for medium rare instead. I was told by my companions that the lobster role and other food from was very good. The lobster role was enormous, which was nice to see considering the typical sky-high market price. The only downsides were the fries were all overdone for everyone and it got really noisy with the live music. It's only about a 35x25ft room, so putting two guitars a bass and a drumset on speakers felt extreme. I will return, though, and recommend it. read more

The vibe was super chill, the service was quick and great. She was super friendly and recommended the half nachos since we were getting more food. Now the food was amazing! My mom loved the sauce they put on the burger and the baked mac n cheese was very cheesy just the way I like! read more

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OH MERCY! So I don't even want to post this because the food is so good, I may draw too many customers and then I will have to wait longer to get a seat BUT ..in all fairness this end of the strip tavern has outstanding food. The bartender we had was phenomenal, personable and knew his stuff...good food and drink. Waiting for Salem's October to be done so I can get back there without the tourists. Worth the trip. read more

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Not a great place for food, but seems like a great place to hang out and have a drink or two. Service was slow but friendly and the place itself is fairly small. I appreciated that it was off the main drag so very few tourists were there to clog up the place (although some did make their way over...us included). Not sure I'll be back again, but it's not a bad spot to sit and rest for a while if you want to get off your feet. read more

Mercy Tavern - Chicken quesadilla - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Food was delicious, we had great service and there was a fun atmosphere. We would return.

Just bellied up to Austin's copper bar for some yummy lunch. This cozy place, clearly reeking of history and warm vibes, served amazing portions and great flavors. I'm a Reuben fanatic. Mercy served up just what you'd want in a Reuben! My seasonal veggie side was fresh and flavorful without becoming soggy or bland. Respect. Thankfully, my friend order the fries. These were special- truffle and Parmesan russets perfectly fried to crispy yet still soft and warm inside. The big surprise was when I noticed whole garlic cloves roasted and scattered throughout! Amazing. Local and some far delicious tap selections rounded out our experience (I had a Guinness). Thanks so much Austin at Mercy! You've got a great thing going! We will be back! read more

Great service. Our first time in Salem. Got there right before the kitchen closed and our server let us know so we can order food right before. Very nice of him. He also gave us a little rundown of Salem witch history. read more

Mercy Tavern - Hocus pocus drink - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Intimate place to eat with excellent food. Enjoyed the drinks too! I recommend you try it.

This place is a hidden gem. We walk in and they are playing a hockey game on TV. It has a great vibe and looks like a place all the locals eat. The food is delicious. I recommend the chowder (of course) Buffalo Cauliflower and fish and Chips. The waitress was great as the kitchen split our order of fish and chips to share. If you leave hungry it is your fault. read more

Food was fantastic. I got a burger and it was 4.5 out of 5. So yummy, the American cheese was a nice simple surprise, I will be getting it again. Service was quick and casual and the waitress even recommended a new show to watch. What more could I ask for. Ambiance was casual, comfy but a little loud. The weather wasn't great so everyone was inside and every table was full. For 7pm on a Sunday that's pretty good. I'd rather go to a crowded restaurant than an empty one. Glad this place is in walking distance of me. read more

Mercy Tavern - Burger and Garlic Fries - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

If you're a true garlic girlie, the garlic fries here are a MUST MUST MUST The service is wonderful, the food divine, and the mocktails are soooo good (try the Fast Car). read more

I've been thinking about this place and literally one of the best meals I've ever had since I got back to LA. I've been back since May... Man I miss Salem, I miss this wonderful, delicious place. Take me back, feed me ribs and a delicious cocktail, Mercy Tavern, you live in my brain completely rent free, stay awesome. I can't wait to come and visit this place when I travel back to Salem. So out of this world pure comfort and pure yum. Fantastic service and hospitality too. Thank you thank you thank you. read more

Mercy Tavern - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

First time dining here, ordered the fish taco and they were delish. Others with me had the steak tips which were cooked perfect and good size portion. Watched other dishes come out from kitchen, nachos looked amazing and so did mac & cheese. read more

Mercy Tavern - Fish Taco - Comfort Food Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

If I enter late night restaurant in yelp and this restaurant come up and it says closes at 1am can you please have a way of showing that your kitchen closes at 9pm? We walked from the center of Salem all the way to the restaurant with 2 hungry teens to find out your kitchen was closed. read more

Great food and a fun atmosphere. We ate outside on a perfect evening weather wise. Highly recommended.

This place never disappoints! The food is absolutely incredible. The nachos themselves deserve their own yelp page of praise. The perfect ratio of chips, cheese and toppings... you continue digging in and the chips remain cheesy 10/10! There's also a half and a full portion we got the half. So DELICIOUS! Ribs were also delicious, drinks are balanced and yet potent for a light weight like me! If you're between this place and another pick this place! Great playlist too! Staff is pleasant and quick to bring second helpings of sour cream! read more

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Got the Mercy Burger with Garlic Fries... OMG. So, I've had lots of burgers in my time. A LOT of burgers. I'm pretty judgmental when it comes to ground beef slapped between pieces of bread. But the Mercy Burger is in my top three, and maybe even the top of the list. The onion bacon jam is stupid good. And the meat is just perfection. It's probably good I live 1,000 miles away, otherwise this pace would get a good portion of my paycheck and I'd have ridiculous cholesterol. One last point- our server Megan was awesome. Good conversation and excellent pointers on sight-seeing. THANK YOU! read more

Great burger. Great bar. Good beer. Tuesday night was burger night - $8 can't beat it.

Good food, good atmosphere, great service. Worth standing in line even if you need to sit at separate tables.

Great spot! I love the burger with bacon jam. Service is friendly and ambience is relaxed. It is a down to Earth spot, but the friendly service and well executed comfort food will have you feeling sated and relaxed in no time. Enjoy! read more

1st meal in Salem and Mercy Tavern casted a spell on the other restaurants and bars that no one would be better than Mercy herself. Started off with wings-perfectly cooked. With garlic parm as the rub there wasn't a lot of garlic parm flavor, but the wings were cooked so well, they still tasted amazing. Pumpkin ravioli- must try. I'm not big on pumpkin, but these are a new favorite for me. Steak tips- I always question steak at a restaurant that is not a high end steak house, but I am glad I tried them here. Explosive flavor in very good way and cooked exactly the way I asked. All of this with great service during the dinner and Halloween rush. Great date night spot that is small and cozy. read more

Such a great spot. Probably one of the best burgers I've ever had. Great food, drinks and atmosphere