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    Salem's Retreat

    4.4 (98 reviews)
    Open 7:00 am - 2:30 pm

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    SALEM'S RETREAT ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Irish coffee
    Lindsay D.

    The food and service were excellent. And the corned beef has was some of the best I've ever had. Highly recommended!

    Eat here!
    Linda M.

    This place is great! Hot, fresh coffee...hot, fresh food....what more can you ask for? The waitresses were awesome, offering recommendations and even providing a pamphlet for us travelers to help see what Salem has to offer. If we ever come back to the area, this will be one of our go-to eateries.

    Martha H.

    The interior was beautifully done, the back deck could use a little work but the food....DON'T CHANGE A THING!! This was the best chicken and waffles this side of Beantown!

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    Annie L.

    Salem's Retreat is such a hidden gem in Salem. A bit of a walk from Downtown with no wait time! Once you get there, it's just this cozy little diner with good food & service. We ordered Ojs to start with veggie omelette, scrambled eggs, bacon & hash browns. The server was kind, soft spoken and got all the little details down to make sure our breakfast was perfect! This is our favorite breakfast spot in Salem and if we are ever in the area again, I wouldn't hesitate to come back!

    Sangria
    Grecia P.

    Holy moly was this place GOOD. You must try the espresso martini and anything on the specials menu. My mom ordered a custom omelette and it was cooked perfectly - I cannot stress enough the fact that my mom is an incredibly picky and critical eater. The service and staff were lovely and the overall experience was more than we could ask for. DEFINITELY returning!

    Amber S.

    Service: The host, and servers were attentive and well appreciated their cohesive care in making sure someone checked or refilled water, took our order swiftly and throughout the meal even quick with clean up! Ambiance: Outdoor patio with music playing and seating with umbrellas for shade. Very casual and relaxed atmosphere for brunch lunch or good time with friends and family. Food: ultimately large portions and good flavors but nothing stood out or makes me want to particular seek out another visit other than potentially trying their breakfast/brunch specialties. I had the dish named after the resturant the Salem Retreat. It was delicious overall considering the separate ingredients, but together they had a flavor clash that ultimately that brings down the potential of the final dish - steak had some soy sweet sauce base but cooked well done without being charred to crisp which I much appreciated -veggies were a bit more oily than expected -chicken and shrimp well cooked and seasoned (my favorite part of the dish) -mash potato was alright nothing extraordinary but tasted good and great chunk to smooth texture balance

    Salem's Chicken & Waffles
    Brianna R.

    The best parts of a local diner - speedy service, comfortable, inviting, and relaxed atmosphere, and typical diner staples - with a slight but welcome elevation - beautiful plating, delicious flavors, and plenty of options. On this trip, I had the chicken and waffles with maple syrup, which might be the best I've had outside the south. Don't know why it took me so long to try this place but I'll definitely be adding it to the rotation.

    Outdoor dining area
    Elbert D.

    This was my first time here for breakfast I can say it was a very excellent experience eating here the food is very fresh and homemade from scratch upon order I would definitely highly recommend this place if your in the Salem area and it is also tourist friendly as well so if you're looking for a good spot as a tourist, I definitely recommend this place for a good homemade Hardy breakfast or lunch

    Menu
    Caroline K.

    Such a great place for breakfast and lunch. I had a friend tell me that the main area of Salem was lack good restaurants choices so as I was driving in from a conference at Harvard saw this place and took a chance. I was so glad I did food was amazing, bar was fun, people know because it was super busy , but they had me seated and served fairly quickly. I went with the special it was super delicious but definitely want to come back and try the main menu.

    Kendra H.

    Delicious food and friendly staff! I loved how the staff was dressed in bloody hospital attire! It really set the mood of the whole town! I ordered the eggs benedict and they were superb! Can't beat the atmosphere here or the food.

    Greek Salad
    Marni M.

    I have come twice since they have changed ownership from their prior establishment. Both times were on pretty busy days but luckily there are seats inside and outside available. We've had to wait at most 10 minutes for a seat. On one occasion we came for brunch on the second when we came for breakfast, however lunch is served almost all day. There is a parking lot in the back for those who do not want to walk far or risk getting a ticket. Been there, done that. So far we have tried the Salem's Chicken Sandwich, Hangover Burger, Monte Cristo, omelette, Greek Salad, and Reuben including their side of fries, Cole slaw, and onion rings. Everything has been a homerun in my eyes but the game changer is the Reuben sandwich. I'm typically not a big roast/corn beef fan, but this totally changed my mind. Something about their bread, mayo and meat is just the ultimate combination. Although the French toast for my Montecristo did come out undercooked the first time, they were very understanding and quick to correct their error. Out of the size I did enjoy their french fries the most in my opinion. Overall, my friends and I have had wonderful experiences thus far. We are always met with friendly faces and the owner makes it a point to also serve her guests and check in on everybody. I cannot emphasize enough how great of a place this is and for others to experience it for themselves!

    Lauren K.

    Salem's Retreat is a nice place for brunch. They have a cute patio which appears to be dog-friendly, and if you're lucky enough to sit outside on a nice day, it's indisputably pleasant. I think they also had some heaters, which was appreciated on an unseasonably fall day that wasn't quite warm enough. For the value, no one can dispute you're definitely getting a lot of food! I ordered the chicken and waffles and really enjoyed them. After a long morning of travel, it hit the spot in the most satisfying way. The Bloody Mary was perfectly seasoned and wasn't overly spicy. The menu is big, diverse, and everyone can find something they'll like. We had some weird moments with service and kindness, but I have a lot of grace for establishments that are still short staffed and dealing with all the issues of the world. Salem's Retreat is a wonderful spot for brunch on the patio and I hope you get to experience it!

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    Food and drinks were great! Patio outside was nice as well. Servers were very friendly!

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    Amazing Bloody Mary! Service was quick and food was good. Cute little space that wasn't too crowded on a holiday Monday.

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    Outstanding food. Highly recommend the tres amigos Benedict. It was amazing. The best version of Benedict I have ever tried!

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