I was looking forward to trying this restaurant for breakfast. The ambience is very nice and it has that New England quaintness that I like. However, the food was somewhat disappointing. The coffee wasn't that hot and the toast was somewhat burnt. The sweet potato hash could've been cooked a little more and would've benefited from some seasoning or onion. Service was somewhat poor. My waitress never came back to ask if I needed anything or if I wanted a refill on my coffee even though she did so for the table next to me. Apparently she abandoned me and the hostess later brought me the check. I find this rude. Not a good place for a solo dining experience. read more

Always excellent food here may I recommend the bowl of oatmeal it has clumpy raisins in it. That's absolutely delicious. A little hint on your toast. Ask for the orange butter very very good. There's nothing on the menu that I haven't tried and didn't like, but it will have to say their coffee is spectacular. Very good service very pleasant people. read more

Stayed at the Hawthorne Hotel and were excited to try Nathaniel's. So glad that we did. Our server was super friendly and attentive with a great personality. The ambiance is that of a 1920's vibe with beautiful decor throughout. Our breakfast came out piping hot, just like I like it and it was delicious! Will definitely be back and highly recommend! read more

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Great breakfast place! They served the best coffee I've ever had at a sit-down restaurant and they are not skimpy with the food portions. read more

Nathaniel's - Seasonal quiche, fingerling potatoes - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

We stayed at the Hawthorne Hotel, so had breakfast here. This was a build-your-own two-egg omelette, accompanied by maple sausage and gluten-free toast. One of the BEST omelettes that I have ever had. There's a huge choice of fillings. I chose mushrooms, peppers, onions, and cheddar. Absolutely superb. The setting is lovely, and the service was wonderful. read more

Nathaniel's - Omelette with maple sausage and gluten-free toast - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

We love to stop at Nathaniel's when we visit Salem. It's the classy, upscale part of our weekend. The last time we were there, we sat at the bar. Despite the fact that the bartender was so busy because there had been a wedding there the night before, we had exceptional service and she supplied us with some very delicious cocktails. We'll be back. read more

We stayed at the Hawthorne, so it was only logical to grab breakfast at Nathaniel's. Our experience was decidedly not good. We were the only guests in the dining room, but it took almost half an hour to get a server (Christina) to take our order. The hostess had to hunt her down, and then when she came into the dining room, she acted as if we had just sat down and wandered off without taking our order. When the food finally came out, another half an hour later, it was cold and lacked seasoning. Christina had to be hunted down two more times during our visit. She spent most of the time in the banquet room talking to the people who were prepping for an 80 person funeral banquet. She was not helping, just standing there talking. Other customers started filing in and while they waited forever for her to notice them, she and the hostess played with their hair over the banquet room's drink station. We won't be going back. read more

Decided to dine in one of the most haunted hotels in Salem. The ambiance is lively, and service is impeccable. read more

Food was definitely 5*, but the service was lacking severely this morning for breakfast. Service was 5* yesterday for service and food. I believe our server today was Taylor. She was great to start out. But then she disappeared. She finally came back to check on us. My friend needed more coffee as it had been empty and also needed more syrup. I works have liked more water. By the time she came back, I was done eating, so my friend didn't want more coffee or syrup. She told us that she was signing up for insurance. I'm sorry...we're customers. If you're going to do that, have another server check on your tables. After that, she was very short with us and not courteous at all. She was good when she was there. I get is work related, but customers are first. I would have breakfast there again. read more

Ate here last year and we loved it. Had great risotto and lobster bisque. This summer came back, made reservations for 5pm over a month ago. We made reservations for the restaurant. We arrive and find they "last minute" booked a wedding in the restaurant and they expected us to eat in the bar "tavern" which is loud and dirty. Asked to speak to a manager who told us they booked a last minute wedding. Really? Nobody books a wedding last minute. There was nothing done except "sorry". Never mind we drove 2 hours to come to the restaurant. Nice to know they pushed their regular customers for a wedding with no heads up or concern. Will never be back. And they changed the menu and they don't even have what I came for any more anyway. read more

Enjoyed breakfast here. Food was hot and delicious. Service was good and food portions generous. read more

Nathaniel's - Inside Nathaniel's - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

We come to Salem every year in the fall stopping at Nathaniel's for dinner isn't really a option it's just something that happens, haddock had the perfect balance of crispy and juicy. Something that 90% of places fail to execute, our app was parm cheese chips very subtle but pleasant taste, I can go on and on about this place but I dint have the time. Couldn't recommend this place enough elegant and great food that can help you conclude your trip to Salem, read more

Nathaniel's - Fish and Chips - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Local here, I came last night to watch a friend play, had a group of 6 of us. Accessible seating without reservations, but could have been iffy because their sister tavern (across the lobby) was closed for light reservations. Our server, Brandon, was swamped as the place was packed and I thought staffing was light. However, the bartender jumped in as needed. Drinks took an extremely long time to get to us, note we got our appetizer before any drinks. The app was the flatbread with ricotta and, nuts etc. It's delicious, a little too much on the cheese, but it's still decent. Hubs and I split the Chicken panini, and this was pretty good as well; it missed the mark slightly on the pesto pizazz you want, but overall, it was satisfying. Bonus here: if you have yet to try their cucumber salad, it is divine! Must get. Prices are super reasonable as well. One tip for Nathaniels: when you know you'll only have one room open, and it is popular, staff up! :) We will be back. read more

Delicious breakfast and super friendly service Also appreciate the low key vibe in a historic building read more

Small restaurant within the hotel. Food wasn't bad but it wasn't particularly good either. Service was ok (went to the breakfast buffet so they don't do more than bring you your drinks and check). Reason I had to give it the two was the pricing. Really too overpriced for a basic breakfast buffet of fruit, eggs, bacon, sausage, and potatoes, with a couple of bad pastries. Not worth it. OH and originally made reservations thinking it was a sit down / menu brunch place based on their website. If it were the case that it's only on Sundays or something they should really state it on their website. read more

Are here twice in our trip so far. We will come again. The smoked salmon egg breakfast wrap was DELICIOUS and the kids menu came with a cute wax play set thingy. Cute, clean, yummy. Definitely recommend. read more

PROS: This restaurant is ran by the hotel don't forget. They had good food and the staff was very nice and accommodating. They have a lot of room to sit many people. CONS: Their breakfast was priced right but they nickel and dime you on every single side and topping. Also the portions were small and left me hungry at the end. OVERALL: I would eat at a local diner or somewhere else that's more fitting for breakfast and you'll get a better bang for your buck read more

We love the Hawthorne and all their great dining options! Excellent food and service. We have enjoyed the weekend brunch, as well as dinner or stopping by for a cocktail. You can't go wrong here whether you are staying at the hotel or stopping by to eat. Highly recommend. read more

Very disappointed. The meal was just okay once it arrived. They told us they would take a meal off the bill, they took a side off. It was a piano player there and I was told it was a jazz brunch. Years ago it was jazz. The waiter was beyond painful. So slow! I haven't been in a while and it may be another long break. read more

Sign on wall says closes at 11:00. Was standing at hostess desk at 10:25. After a 5 min wait hostess informed us they stop seating at 10:30. Rude beyond description. read more

Made a reservation for breakfast here on Saturday at 11 and upon arrival we found out that breakfast ended at 11. However, we received a yelp reservation confirmation the day prior. After speaking with the front desk and ultimately the restaurant manager, Mike, they were all super kind and were more than willing to accommodate us even though they were closed. This was not what we were expecting but we took them up on their offer and enjoyed seafood Benedict, pumpkin pancakes, and some great coffee. We absolutely appreciated the service from Emily, the hospitality of the entire hotel and their willingness to correct the issue. Often times this is not seen in dining facilities. We would absolutely return here not just to dine but also to stay at the hotel. read more

Excellent breakfast I highly recommend. Wait staff was helpful and friendly. Food options were wide and varied which most enjoy. Taste was great. Prices were good. Atmosphere was nice very laid back and I love the early 1900's feel of the place. read more

My husband and I recently had dinner at Nathaniel's during our stay at The Hawthorne Hotel. We were celebrating our wedding anniversary. The experience was absolutely wonderful. The staff knew we were celebrating our anniversary and brought over a complimentary champagne toast! Everything we ordered was delicious. My husband and I shared the baked soft pretzel appetizer. The seasonal dipping sauces were tasty. We both ordered the braised short rib as our entree - to die for! Finally, we shared the turtle cheesecake for dessert. It was scrumptious. The speciality cocktails were creative and fun. Our server, Nickolette, was superb. She checked on us frequently and always made sure we had what we needed. She was super kind as well. We can't wait to come back to The Hawthorne again and dine in this amazing restaurant. Thank you to the staff for making our anniversary exceptional and memorable! read more

Mismanaged, scrambling around to serve not that many people and the wait staff had their personal drinks and food at the bar where they were serving waters and coffee to patrons. My wife's order was incorrect and my order was incorrect. Coffee was like gold, if you could get it. We should've gone to The Ugly Mug! read more

I had the most wonderful corn beef dinner here for St. Patricks day! The ambience this bar has is unmatched in Salem as it appears to be mostly original. I couldn't think of a better place to enjoy a little bit of time past in Salem. read more

I visited in October and absolutely loved this place. The service was spot on, the food was delicious, and the breakfast cocktails were seasonal and fitting. I can't wait to go back next year and hope they have their apple cider sangria! Pictures to come! read more

Not impressed! They advertise both a breakfast buffet and brunch on Sunday. We showed up at 10:15 for our reservation only to have them tell us that neither the buffet or brunch was being served at that time. Their website says that the buffet is served until 10:30am. They then told us we can order off the menu just like the buffet. However, the buffet was $11.95 per person. They charged us over $45 dollars for two people. We had another party of two sit down next to us at least 15 minutes after we were seated. They got their drinks and ordered their meals well before our drink orders were taken. I ordered poached eggs. They came out hard boiled! We sent them back. In the meantime, the couple that ordered their meal before us actually finished it, paid, and was leaving before we even got our meals. All told, we were at the restaurant for 1.5 hours having breakfast. Ridiculous! read more

Nathaniel's - What they tried to pass off as poached eggs. - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Now this is a Classy McNasty type of establishment! Don't bring your embarrassing uncle that starts cuss and burp when he drinks too much, or your sister's bratty twins that throw a fit when then can't get a cheese sandwich and greasy tater tots. No, just leave them at home. Overall, GREAT experience at Nathaniel's! I spent a few days in Salem for a work trip a couple weeks ago. One night, our boss made reservations for a group dinner at Nathaniel's. There were 16 of us. It was a little unfortunate that they had to split us up into 3 separate tables, but it worked out in the end. First off, service was top notch! Very attentive, friendly, not all stuffy and hoity toity. For a large(r) group, at no point did we feel like we were waiting too long for anything or like we were being neglected. Nice job training your staff, Nathaniel's! The food was delish! Everyone started off with an individually plated little crostini appetizer, compliments of the chef. And compliments TO the chef because that little toasted piece of bread with edamame hummus was tasty! Our table then shared the goat cheese/prosciutto dates, heirloom tomato medley, and the watermelon sundae (this was SUPER good - savory and refreshing at he same time). All the appetizers were very good. For my dinner entree, I had the Pan-Roasted Mahi Mahi with a Mint Emulsion. I was really hesitant about the mint part. I was afraid it was going to taste like toothpaste or Listerine! To my surprise, it was light and gave a nice subtle but good flavor to the sauce and fish. I ordered the demi-portion which seemed like a pretty big amount to me, and I was stuffed afterwards. All my other coworkers really liked their meals as well...so much that we were all too stuffed for any dessert. Side note: Not that I usually eat a gluten-free diet, but I can appreciate that their menu had so many gluten-free items. The town of Salem is kinda sleepy if you ask me, so most places are closed by 8 during the week...Nathaniel's closed at 9pm. I would say that's the only draw-back. We were there just past 10 and at no point did the rush us or feel like we were being kicked out. But for a larger party that likely will take a few hours for everyone to eat, the hours may not coincide unless you arrive early for dinner. I would highly recommend dining here for a nice dinner when in Salem. I doubt realistically I'll ever be back in the city to enjoy it again, but if I am I'd surely make a pit stop! read more

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We (party of 3) ate at Nathaniels Nov.1. We all agreed the food was good but expensive. The restaurant is nice. The waitress was great. The live music was good though we were finished with our meal before he got started so we didn't get to hear him play for long. read more

If you are looking specifically for a Sunday brunch buffet while listening to live jazz piano this is the place for you. The food was great (for a buffet) and service was even better. Enjoyable experience all around. read more

Grat bar and restaurant. I thoroughly enjoyed the cocktails (Scarlett Letter and Seven Gables), both martinis. The latter followed me into the restaurant where I had a most delicious bowl of seafood chowder, followed by steak frites with heritage carrots and truffled shoestring fries, topped off with their Brownie Nut Fudge Sunday!!!! Very friendly and competent staff and food done to perfection. What mor can one ask for on a Friday nite. Well done people and thanks! read more

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I won a certificate for brunch for 2 at Nathaniel's for their Sunday Jazz brunch through a holiday raffle that benefited Rosie's Place. My husband & I stopped by for the jazz brunch on Sunday and enjoyed it! I recommend making a reservation. We didn't think of that and the only table for 2 that was available was directly in front of the musicians. If my husband shifted in his chair, he probably would have knocked over the guitarist. The wait staff was attentive, and the 3 course brunch menu had lots of tasty options. I'd definitely recommend the jazz brunch to a tourist visiting Salem, because it's a fun experience. The meal is pricey for brunch ($18.95 per person) but it's worth it. read more

We made reservations for a Sunday Brunch at Nathaniel's for today , 7/19/2020, a few days ago. I have received and responded to a text to confirm the reservation. But when we showed up. There was a function at Nathaniel's and it was not available for the confirmed brunch reservations. We were then passed on to the Tavern On The Green, whom we were told will be honoring the reservation. The wait was long to get seated, and even longer for the food. I understand that they are trying to cater to their own patrons plus probably the reservations made for Nathaniel's Restaurant, like our group. This review is for Nathaniel's and our experience (non experience) of having our reservations not honored and passed on to the next adjacent restaurant. They should have not taken our booking if they were already booked for a function. That's a poor way to do business. read more

We headed to Nat's for Sunday Jazz Brunch after visiting the PEM. Not being sure how long we would spend in the museum I made a reservation for 1:15, in hind site I'm not sure if it mattered. We arrived at Nat's early, really early for our reservations (12:35), and inquired if there was anything but acknowledged that we were way off base. Sadly, nothing was available, but we could wait in the hotel lobby or the bar for a drink. We chose to relax in the lobby, knowing we should settle in. Sadly, our reservation time came and went and still no table. The hostess did come out and apologize and offer us a drink while waiting (we declined, we were tired as it was). And we waited and waited...just a moment or two before 1:45 (a full half hour after our yelp made reservation) we were seated. Our hostess was super apologetic again and offered a drink again (we just got juice). Our server came, we ordered our starter and main, got coffee, jazz played. All was good. Starters: Fruit Plate-decent portion, good flavors fresh as heck. Raspberry, mandarin and frisee salad: No raspberries?? Pecans very tasty. Entrees: Steak and Eggs: Steak cooked perfectly, eggs looked just right, bountiful plate. Seafood Eggs Benedict: Eggs over poached, otherwise really quite good. Coffee refresh could have been a bit quicker (since the cups are tiny). Jazz duo packed it up at this point, so we only had 1/2 a jazz brunch...if only we had that table at 1:15 (as planned). Deserts...Both of us wanted the marscapone cake, but sadly only one slice was left. I had the cheesecake which had the most undercooked and sad crust in the land. The bite of the other cake was AMAZING...so if you go, get that. Oh and do yourself a favor and get there for the first wave of brunch, seems no one wants to leave...lots of birthdays etc there. I want to give more stars, and realize that it's hard to manage guests out when they don't want to leave, but when your first seating is still there almost to the end of brunch, you have to do something. read more

We sat in the Tavern for dinner and it was a beautifully designed room of craftsmanship. Allison was our server and she was amazing! We had the pretzel sticks as an appetizer, the chicken sandwich, bleu burger, truffle fries (everything was delicious). Our drinks Nathaniel's Reprimand (it was a really good sangria). read more

Nathaniel's - Tavern - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Very disappointed Salem residents on a birthday Sunday jazz brunch. There was no reservation when we got there. Service was extremely slow. No water for 10 minutes and no refills. 15 minutes to get Bloody Mary. Waitress didn't know soup of the day and seemed overwhelmed. Poached eggs were hard boiled stage. Enjoyed the music but not enough to make up for cost and poor service. read more

Stopped by for breakfast, Monday morning, returning home from a vintage event in the area. The Hotel is gorgeous, constructed in 1925, and has been beautifully maintained. I did not have a reservation, but gave my name and was seated within 15 minutes. Hostess was pleasant. Dining room is lovely, quite formal. Typical breakfast menu/offerings. Had coffee/juice and caprese Benedict. Server was very friendly and attentive. I was a party of one. Only very minor issue was: the Benedict was served on a tomato and Only a tomato. I was under the impression there would be an English muffin, THEN tomato, egg, etc...otherwise I would have ordered a side of toast, but not big deal. Potatoes were amazing. Price was average. Would absolutely return, for dinner especially. read more

Having had breakfast here a few days in a row, I think that the service is nice but not super attentive. The food is a reasonable price about $12 for a reasonable breakfast dish. What I do like is hat the home fries are deep fat fried vs browned on the flat top. On the down side, the eggs had a tendency to be overcooked. What did I learn today? The orange juice tasted fresh squeezed. read more

I have been here a few times, and the food was still good, but the most recent time, in September, I had a bad experience. Service was horrible, and the food was not as good as it has been in past experiences. They also no longer serve an amusee bouche. To top it off, we had a coupon that they absolutely refused to honor. Excuse me, I have a coupon, with your name on it, and you will not honor it? That is so bad for business and your brand. Unbelievable. read more

I was in town, spending time with an old friend and we were in the mood for some fabulous brunch. Asked around some locals, and we were directed to the lovely Hawthorne hotel! Classic old school New England charm. Sunday brunch buffet, complete with a jazz ensemble in the corner! We were immediately seated (best seats in the house - right by the plentiful buffet!), and coffees and waters were immediately poured. We did a quick once over of the buffet to get a general idea of what to get, and were pleasantly surprised by the selection and variety being served! To preface - I am a complete brunch snob. I used to work at a Sunday brunch establishment back in my food service days, and I know the ins and outs of the buffet table (word of advice - never fill up on carbs! Always go for the good stuff first!). I was COMPLETELY impressed by the freshness of the food (which is hard to do at a buffet!), as well as the quality of everything being served! Some highlights: Eggs Benedict - mmmmmmmmm. I didn't expect much from this, but the eggs were perfectly poached. The yolk oozed out the minute I cut into it, and the English muffin was perfectly toasted! Yum yum yum. Waffle iron being utilized every 2 minutes by the buffet attendant - providing fresh off the griddle waffles with warm maple syrup. Oh WOW. Prime rib, cooked perfectly and finished with a creamy horseradish sauce. Omelets made to order. Warm banana chocolate bread pudding with fresh whipped cream. MMMM! One of the best brunches I've ever had in a while. Their coffee was also delicious! Please go - it is a bit spendy ($28 per person for Sunday brunch) but in my eyes (and belly!), so totally worth it! read more