This was a really fun place to visit. They have a great craft beer, selection, and a nice outdoor…read morepatio for drinking, eating, and watching people go by. Surface was great, would come here again.

What an excellent experience!! My friends and I had delicious food in a comfy atmosphere…read more I got the Witchy Brew cocktail, delicious and dangerous because it's very tasty and I got the Caesar salad with grilled chicken, refreshing and tasty af. Good prices for being a tourist spot, would totally come back!! Our waitress was very lovely, attentive, and welcoming.

Sat at the bar with my gf. Great service from a very friendly bartender who made my girl an awesome…read morelemondrop martini. We just wanted a quick bite and split an order of hotdogs (who would have thought) and they were the best dogs I have ever had. Have eaten there several times with my daughter and the food and service is always great.

3.5 stars Longboard…read moreRestaurant has an unbeatable location right on the water. We sat outside watching the World Cup, and the atmosphere was beautiful. The service was friendly and attentive throughout our meal. We ordered a variety of dishes with mixed results. I really enjoyed the fish and chips, but my teens weren't fans of their pizzas. The lobster roll was OK, but felt overpriced for what you get. Overall, it's a good spot for families, couples, or larger groups, especially if you're looking to enjoy the view and waterfront setting.

Had the best short rib of my life last night. Trade House in Salem on Derby St. is a must try for…read moreevery foodie on the North Shore. A generous portion larger than my fist and perfectly roasted such that all the fat was rendered out of it. Served on a bed of whipped, not mashed, potato along with a soft yet still crisp red cabbage and onion crisps ! And the gravy !!! This was my second trip there and I am going back this weekend. Great service and atmosphere as well.

Came here for lunch today. The staff is amazing and def know what they're doing! We started with…read morethe pork belly special appetizer. Melt in your mouth goodness and great flavors. With the staffs help and managers coin flip I settled on the vegetable korma as my main. Intense and complex flavors melded in my mouth. Too much for one lunch so yay me lunch for tomorrow. Hubs had the steak frites. Med rare. Perfectly seared The au ju was delicious! What was supposed to be quick lunched ended up being few hours of meeting new peeps and having a blast. Can't wait to return!

We were in the area for the Salem Witch trials tours. We spotted this place to eat. The inside is…read moresuper cool and a great place to come have drinks and relax with an amazing meal. My wife ordered their award winning espresso martini. She said it was perfect! One of the best, so give it another award lol! The clam chowder is probably one of the best things on the menu!! The warm fresh bread is delicious!! The hamburgers are pretty good. And they have variety of fries (sweet potato as well). I recommend coming here. Chowder is a must!!

Racism in 2026 is wild. We (party of 3) were the only people in for breakfast and after we placed…read moreour order a white couple enters the restaurant. They receive their order first. No problem, sometimes this happens so we keep waiting for our food. Turns out there was an error with their order so they send it back. We wait another 10 minutes and see someone come out with food thinking it was ours. Surprise! It's not. They had time to remake an entire order before serving us anything. After over 30 minutes of waiting for 3 omelets we ask to pay for our drinks and cancel our order, because we aren't thieves, and the manager comes out to complete the transaction. She doesn't even ask what happened or why we wanted to cancel the order. If you don't pass the paper bag test, I'd consider skipping this place.

Mainstay Social is the restaurant inside the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites. I went for dinner…read morewith a friend and we split three different dishes: the truffle fries, buffalo house mac and cheese, and the bourbon bacon jam burger with substituted avocado fries. The truffle fries were pretty average. The macaroni and cheese was creamy but the Ritz cracker crumble on top felt a little simplistic. I wish they had used a higher-end cracker for the crumble topping, especially given the price once you add the buffalo chicken for an extra $4. The burger had good flavor, with the pairing of brie, bourbon bacon compote, pieces of bacon, and fried onion pieces. I was really interested in the concept of deep-fried avocado slices but unfortunately they could have used some salt or something to give flavor. The atmosphere inside was fun, it felt like a beach club, with art made out of boat sails. Our server was friendly. Parking can be tricky if you're not already staying at the hotel and guaranteed parking. We found a spot on the street but during the height of Halloween season, expect to walk from a distance to get there.

Decent little spot. Hidden on the far end of the Salem waterfront hotel, this was a cool little…read moreatmosphere to stop for a drink. Staff was pleasant, vibe was good, but it was still a hotel bar. Stuffed clams were delicious and a very good selection of beer and liquor. No bad experiences at all, but just felt a little out of place. That could be on me though!

Great seafood restaurant with a great view of the wharf…read more Food was tasty! Definitely recommend the lobster roll on warm butter bread with a side of fried potatoes chips. The calamari dish was cooked and seasoned very well. Service was great. We were seated quickly during mid afternoon, on a weekday. I love that there was free parking available right next to the restaurant. It is limited to 2 hours, which gives you plenty of time to walk around the wharf after you eat. I recommend trying it out if you're in the area.

It was OK. The food was not extraordinary. Good location, view of the water…read more Tuna tartare appetizer was a little too adventurous and not well seasoned. My haddock fish tacos were super fresh, tangy and tasty. Glad I got the tartar sauce on the side. Definitely the right portion.....

We stopped here on a whim walking by. We were able to find seats even though it was crazy busy…read more It's located in the Hotel Salem. They serve American food, such as burgers, wings, pizza, etc. The service was pretty slow; the food took forever to come out. I had the burger and it was mediocre. If you're looking for something and don't mind that, then visit. Me personally, might not return since there are other options nearby.

I went to The Lobster in the summer of 2025 and was shocked to discover they didn't have gluten…read morefree buns for their burgers (and no markings on their menu to make it GF friendly). I spoke with the host and she seemed wholly unconcerned that in this day and age, that they had not considered this in their new business/menu. I have avoided that place since. I went again a few nights ago and asked if they had addressed the gluten free bun issue and the waiter basically told me they are not gluten free friendly. I then ordered the steak, which came with fries (that he informed me would be cross-contaminated). He didn't even offer me a baked potato or anything to substitute for the lack of fries! My steak tips came on the dinner plate with half of it left bare. He seemed to be wholly unconcerned about the fact that the restaurant does a terrible job of respecting gluten free guests. I won't be going back anytime soon.

Really Good Food, Just Bring a Little Patience…read more It was 68° and one of those genuinely nice summer days, so we decided to eat outside at The Village Tavern. The patio was clean, quiet, and not overly crowded. No tables packed together, no one yelling over the next table, and no need to spend the meal trying to dodge somebody else's conversation. Just a nice, comfortable spot to eat. Our server was friendly, helpful, and attentive for most of the meal. The only issue was the timing. The food took a while to come out, which was a little surprising because it really wasn't that busy. Then, after we finished, I sat with empty plates in front of me for quite a while before finally getting her attention to ask for the check. I'm not asking for instant service, but once the food is gone, I'm usually ready to begin the portion of the meal where I leave. The two waits together were enough to cost a star. Fortunately, the food was very good. We started with the cheesy pretzel bites and avocado fries. Both were delicious and both disappeared pretty quickly. The pretzel bites came with herb butter, garlic, Parmesan, mozzarella, parsley and pomodoro sauce. Lots of cheese, plenty of flavor, and exactly the kind of appetizer that's going to be gone before anyone has had a chance to decide whether they want another one. The avocado fries were crispy on the outside, creamy inside, and just as good. My wife got the French dip and really liked it. The bread was toasted perfectly, the cheese was melted just right, and the au jus was hot and flavorful. Nothing fancy about it, just a really well-done French dip. The kids both got burgers. My son ordered his with ketchup only, but it came with mayo. He was not happy about that, and I can't really argue with him. If I order ketchup only, I'm also going to be wondering how mayo managed to make the cut. My daughter got the Rodeo Smash Burger with BBQ sauce and onion rings and loved it. Everybody got fries, and they were probably the most consistently good thing on the table. Cooked perfectly and seasoned well without being ridiculously salty. You could actually taste the potato, which feels like a reasonable expectation that restaurants occasionally treat as an ambitious request. I got the Cantina Short Rib Tacos, and these were easily my favorite. Shredded short rib, lettuce, salsa verde, pico de gallo, cilantro and sour cream. The short rib was tender, rich, and full of flavor, and the toppings worked really well together. The salsa verde and pico brought some acidity and freshness, the cilantro added another layer, and the sour cream balanced out the richness of the beef. Nothing overpowered anything else. Just really good tacos with a lot of flavor in every bite. The menu also had quite a few other things that caught my attention. The Reuben in particular. I noticed it after I'd already ordered, which is always unfortunate because now I have to come back and see if it was worth ignoring everything else for. There were several other things I'd happily try too. So, four stars. The food was very good, the patio was comfortable, and the service was friendly. The food took longer than it should have on a relatively quiet day, and waiting for the check after we were already finished didn't help. Neither ruined the meal, but both were noticeable. Clean up the timing a little and this would be an easy five.

OMG so glad we came here food was amazing!!! Friendly staff…read more I got the pressed turkey club. It was sooooo good!! Specially the cranberry mayo sauce. The fries were fat and nice lol idk. The baked mac n cheese was the best I have ever had!! Sooooo good!! Would go again a million times!

Went here for breakfast since we were staying in the hotel. My friend ordered a latte and it was a…read morebit dark in color and was very bitter. We overheard another lady complaining about hers as well. So the latte is definitely not very good. Other than that everything was good. Our server was friendly. The breakfast was good. My sausage was actually great and the breakfast potatoes were crispy. Everyone in my group enjoyed what they had. We ate dinner there later that night and it was pretty good. The curry could have used a bit more flavor but it wasn't bad. Very beautiful restaurant with a large painted portrait of Nathaniel Hawthorne.

I was looking forward to trying this restaurant for breakfast. The ambience is very nice and it has…read morethat 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.

Very cool arcade bar!…read more We had a blast playing some Classic games. The drinks were lovely, and the service was great. This a great place for kids as well. We went during Halloween season, so there were tons of spooky things going on. Great place to make a spot when in the area

This was pretty cool. Relaxed Wednesday night for our first visit as locals. Stacks on stacks of…read moredelicious beers litter the menu, and although we didn't expand too deep into food, the apps menu worked. Blue cheese burger sliders were damn tasty (although I would've preferred real blue cheese, this was slightly fluffy and runny) and the beer cheese teamed up with those delicious pretzels hit the spot. Dumped $20 into the token machine and that kept the missus and I busy for darn close to two hours Skeeball, pinball, some random cabinet games. Mixed drinks were tasty, beers were plentiful, staff was awesome. Friendly and a lot of fun! 21+ after 8pm, so eat early if you're bringing your kids!