Divey gem with really good pub food and great service. I had the smash burger special with…read morepineapple and steak fries and it was exactly what I wanted after an active day on the ocean. The steak fries were hot, perfectly crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Burger was juicy with double patties and good topping ratios on a decent bun that held together. Server was also the only bartender - she was attentive and friendly, and did a great job serving tables while tending to a busy bar of locals. Will definitely return to try the steak tips.

What an unknown gem in Salem! It's not on a beaten path, but the food has got to be one of the…read morebest in town. We've been in before for their superior steak tips and burgers. We just went in and dropped a worthy $80 on lunch - 2 tequila mules, a special of buffalo bites (if u are lucky and these are on special again - order them!). Chicken kabob sandwich - juicy, perfectly grilled chicken and my husband got the mouth-watering pastrami sandwich. We packed half of it up for dinner tonight. I only gave 4 stars due to the lousy, noisy, raunchy bar flies. They couldn't care less about other customers as they were shouting and cussing away. Having a conversation with my husband was impossible. The bartender, who was 5 stars in her service to us, attempted to remind these people to stop yelling. I understand being a local, as I am one, and it makes me want to keep my favorite places in business. However, disruptive and rude bar flies should be shut out ff earlier and asked to leave or at the very least pipe down. Ultimately, I highly recommend anyone local or out of town to try The Tin Whistle for the food and service. Maybe try one of the tall comfy wooden booths would make for a better atmosphere.

I stopped in on a Thursday night with a friend from the area. Was shocked by how busy the place…read morewas, bar was packed when we got there around 8 PM. Ordered a bowl of clam chowder, large portion and very tasty. Service was great and overall feel of the place was about as coastal New England as you can get. Best part was the $2 PBR Drafts, saw that on the menu and thought it was a typo. Highly recommend!

sensational seafood pie- only $20.00 loaded with fish,…read morescallops,lobster, shrimp. the only downside crappy canned green beans & corn. Very good service. At 12:30 the place was packed. I had to eat inside the outside patio was packed. it appears dogs are allowed. On Tuesday they off twin lobsters for $20.00 They told me they sell 500-600 every Tuesday Averaged out that's $11,000 dollars just for lobsters Go There Eat and enjoy

So here we are 12 years later and we heard the restaurant had been sold. Nothing has changed from…read morewhat we experienced on our visit on a Friday morning. You still have to wait outside and wait to be called in. Two groups in front of us and we still had wait about 20 minutes before we entered. We sat at the bar and service was friendly but very slow. It appears they complete orders one table at a time and not a mass production line like other establishments. My wife and I still enjoyed our French toast and pancakes. Still not the cleanest establishment and can still use a good renovation. As for my comment last time about the upstairs bathroom, I did not venture upstairs to find out. This is all part of their charm and mystique. The Driftwood will be still there after I am long gone. Don't be in a rush if you come here and remember...Cash only!

Had a girls trip to salem and had a bnb here in Marblehead and needed a Sunday breakfast spot…read morebefore the days activities. I love to support local spots and i want places to feel like my neighborhood spots. This place hit all the points for me. Local CozyDelicious i had the traditional corned beef and eggs and my friends had the good ole breakfast with the best pumpkin pancakes i ever tasted! We also had their fried dough my grandmother used to make it the same way and did not disappoint. If you are in the area don't sleep on this place! Also have cash on hand you'll need it they don't take cards Our server held it down and was amazing. Thank you for the best time!

Berry Tavern is consistently good. They can get busy quickly on weekends, but the restaurant is a…read moregood size, so the wait usually isn't too long. They also offer outdoor seating, which is a nice option when the weather is nice. If you're planning to go during peak dinner hours, I definitely recommend making a reservation. The service can be a bit inconsistent, which is why I'm giving it 4 stars instead of 5. Overall, it's a good spot that I would recommend.

The food is good, but the service is lackluster. We had a subpar experience a few months ago and…read moredecided to give it another shot. This time was worse. While there are gluten free options, I was served gluten during both visits. The first time was the wrong pasta. The kitchen made me a new meal. The second attempt was fine, but my table ate while I waited and then I ate alone when my food did come. This time we ordered a gluten free pizza as an app. We received a regular pizza. We were told that we would be comped for the mistake and a gluten pizza was on the way. Neither statement was true. An hour after we ordered, after we had completed our meal, we were told the kitchen was backed up and asked if we still wanted the gluten free pizza. We declined because we just wanted to leave at the point, but the regular pizza was still on the bill. We paid it - it's fine. As a member of the gluten-free/celiac community, I would caution others to be extra careful here. We really wanted to like this restaurant, but the very slow service (a hour before we received any food) coupled with the allergy mistakes make it tough to consider again.

Backbeat Brewing Company does Irish breakfast once a month, and as someone who has only had it in…read moreIreland prior to this, it did not disappoint! Prices were extremely reasonable with a breakfast coming out to about $13 and the employees behind the counter were super friendly and nice. The breakfast was delicious and a great portion for the price. My partner who has not eaten an egg in about 20 years worked up the courage to try this one and LOVED it which was as a huge win as he now knows he does like eggs! I personally enjoyed the beans and sausage, which definitely were just as good as what I've had in Ireland. The restaurant was relatively quiet when we went, but there were still a handful of regulars there. There was also Irish session happening around noon, which we stayed for part of and it was nice as well.

This place was ok. It didn't knock our socks off or anything. I mean we did go during the week so…read moremaybe it was just slow. We tried a few beers. They were ok. It was a large space with plenty of table, high top, and picnic table style seating inside and outside there was plenty of patio seating. Right across from the Beverly Depot. They have food available which people were coming into grab and go. There was a handful of beers as well as some on cask. Seemed like they probably have more but were out of a good amount given the number of taps we could see. In general it was clean. Not sure we would rush back. Still we were glad we checked out a local place.

Bartender distracted, in spite of a small crowd which consisted of 4 couples ans one single…read more Played with his phone. Paid attention to one couple, ignored the rest. He was rude to others. For so few customers, he appears not to care about anything other than himself and his friends. Poor skills.

Brittany is wonderful - a real amazing young woman who lights up the place with her artistry,…read moreingenuity and kindness! Kim bartender on Wednesdays is super! The one that has been consistently rude and nasty to me I will not name. This has been going on for months, perhaps a year! Otherwise it is a great place for hanging out and playing pool! Nice people for the most part hanging out there! The un-named bartender refused to wait on us when we went there this week (because of a bad review of him) the and he was the only bartender there. I thought the reason for reviews is so you can improve your sekrvice, not to refuse service! Now he will want to throw us out for this review! I have never bad-mouthed this guy in any way - other than him, it's a great fun place! He never treats us badly when Brittany can hear him. She is basically a wonderful, great bartender, designer and artist! Thanks Brittany! Update:

I visited Gloucester to catch up with a friend, and Maria gave a very warm welcome while it was…read morepacked on a Thursday during the dinner rush. I just met her, but I felt like I was coming home. I waited for my friend to arrive & a couple bar seats to open up, and there were about two dozen people who came in after me while the wait was predicted to be an hour since most had just been seated, so they left. I wish they waited because it did clear up after about 30-40 minutes, but it was hard to predict on a Thursday at 7:30pm during a random downpour. I would encourage anyone to try The Burn, and to wait if needed. It's updated nicely, a bit cozy yet spacious when you're seated. Jess, our bartender, is also very welcoming and hospitable. I ordered a Gold Rush: ghost tequila, cointreau, pineapple, jalapeño & lime; I recall telling my friend, "this is exactly how I wish all my drinks tasted." I ordered the meatballs appetizer, and they got the haddock sandwich. The fries were excellent, and the meatballs were great. My friend loved their sandwich, fresh local haddock of course. Jess helped me make my decision between 3 options and it was perfect for my tastes and appetite of the evening. gold rush 10/10 meatballs 10/10 The Burn has excellent food & service, an elevated casual vibe, and warm, welcoming service. I will return here, and highly recommend it. They are located at the Blackburn building built in 1900, and just celebrated their 1st anniversary. Here's to many more! ambiance: 5/5 food: 5/5 drinks: 5/5 service: 5/5 The Burn: 5/5

My husband and I came here last night (Saturday) for dinner. There were two empty seats at the bar…read more April waited on us and she was fantastic! She made me a yummy espresso martini, and let my husband borrow her cheaters (glasses) so he could read the menu! We started with the butter & garlic shrimp appetizer and split the steak tips dinner, served with French fries. Both dishes were delicious. When we left, the hostess came after us thinking we had left our eye glasses on the bar. What a sweetie. We told her they're Aprils!

Party of 6 Friday night with reservations. Seated immediately, Drinks were great lots of options,…read moreApps were delish, we tried the calamari and the dips. Dinners were good everyone enjoyed their meals, service was excellent.

My girlfriend and I were looking for a nice spot to go on a Friday night and decided to try Soma…read more The place was pretty packed, but I called ahead and they were able to save a table for us, which we really appreciated. It's in a great location in downtown Beverly with a large parking lot behind it, so parking was easy. Unfortunately, the food didn't live up to expectations. We ordered two appetizers: the calamari and the mushroom arancini. The calamari was the strangest version I've ever had, mixed with jalapeños, arugula, tomatoes, and marinara sauce placed underneath. The combination didn't really work, and I wasn't a fan of the sauce being on the bottom instead of on the side.The arancini was better, but still odd. It was served over some kind of Alfredo sauce, which again felt unnecessary. It seems like this place really likes putting sauce on the bottom of dishes, and it didn't enhance the food. The real highlight of the night was the drinks. We both ordered espresso martinis, and they were honestly the best espresso martinis I've ever had. There were several other cocktails that looked great as well, so we'll definitely be back to try more drinks. Overall, the food was underwhelming and didn't meet my expectations. I wouldn't come back for the food, as their takes on classic dishes just didn't work for me. That said, if you're looking for great cocktails, Soma is absolutely worth it, especially for the espresso martinis. Get dinner elsewhere in Beverly and stop by Soma for drinks!