Went to The Tavern at the Hawthorne Hotel and overall it was a really good experience -- the place has that classic Salem/old-hotel vibe and it's a great spot for dinner or drinks. Food was solid and the drinks were on point. Everything came out pretty quick and most of the staff was friendly. Only reason I'm not giving it 5 stars: the vibe was a little creepy (which I know is kind of the point in Salem lol), and the boy who seated us was honestly pretty rude and made the first impression weird. That said, I'd still go back because the food/drinks and overall atmosphere are worth it -- just hoping the service/hosting is better next time. read more

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As promised, I like to give restaurants second chances. It so happened a few of our friends kept raving about the Tavern, so we decided now was the right time. We came a couple Saturdays ago at lunch time. It was packed but we didn't have to wait long for a seat. The interior met expectations, and we loved all the wood, and the high arch seats. Started with the artichoke spinach dip. This was delicious! The pitas were fried and added a wonderful texture. Hubs got his burger which he devoured and a friend and I split the vegetarian quesadilla! This was so well seasoned and the caramelized onions melted in my mouth! Drinks were pretty good as well. Might have to try them for date night dinner again! read more

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The Tavern is located inside of the haunted Hawthorne Hotel. We stopped in for lunch during a break from some sightseeing. We ordered an Espresso Martini, a Pumpkin-tini and a beer. For food, we shared the Nachos, Clam Chowder and Whipped Feta. Everything was really good including the drinks. I wish we would have either ordered more food to try or came back for another meal. I loved the vibe and interior of The Tavern - it was spooky and old timey. You could see and feel the history of this hotel and it was awesome to experience. The dining room had a bunch of tables, but did not feel overcrowded. The Tavern is a great place to grab a drink and relax. It would also make great for a romantic date night. I also loved that the lobby was decorated with a bunch of pumpkins. Staff were also very friendly and attentive! I would absolutely come back here the next time we are in town! Check them out - you won't be disappointed! read more

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Awesome tavern restaurant in the lobby of the historic hawthorn hotel. Staff was great; friendly and worked quickly. Food was super tasty and portions did not disappoint. read more

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The ambience is like meeting a treasured old friend, the food was delicious, three of us enjoyed our meals, fresh fish, kale salad, and the pistacchio martini!! To die for! Exquisite espresso martini and a decent Guiness on tap. But the highlight of the dinner was Matt, our waiter, considerate, friendly, good food suggestions (dessert was bread pudding & a creme brûlée), but most of all, Matt, gives off that aura which makes you feel like you are his only patron! I wish him all the best & the recognition he deserves! read more

The Tavern at The Hawthorne was a classic place to have dinner. The haunted hotel is decorated for the spooky season, the servers are great, friendly, and knowledgeable about the menu, and the food tasted awesome. I got the Seafood Stew, and my gluten-free, vegan wife got the Coconut-Curry Bowl with Tofu. We will return. read more

The Tavern - Coconut-Curry Bowl - Coconut rice, curry sauce, sautéed vegetables - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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Easy to make reservation and no wait time at all to be seated. Waitress and staff friendly. The ambience and decor is old fashion classy. There was a wedding reception next door and music traveled over. It didn't bother me, in fact it was fun to see the party crowd and wanted to make me want to dance. The food was very good and tasty. The drinks were very pretty. read more

The Tavern - Chicken scalata - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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We were very happy to be able to make a reservation at the Tavern in the Hawthorn Hotel for dinner on our trip to Salem. We decided to darn our witches costumes and head to dinner for some fun. The service was fantastic and the wait staff was not even phased that we were dress up like lunatic fools LOL! I ordered a Downeast Hard Cider for a cocktail and the gourmet grilled cheese with an added chicken breast and onion rings. It was exactly what I was in the mood for and very good. I ate half and took half home. The leftovers were just as good. The Tavern was cozy and relaxing and the perfect ending to the night after running around Salem all day. An added bonus to having dinner at the Hawthorn is parking. They have a guest parking Lot for anyone eating at the restaurants or staying at the hotel. Parking in Salem around this time of year is very difficult so this is big. What a fun experience. read more

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After taking an Uber from Manchester, New Hampshire to Salem, Massachusetts, I wandered around town, looking for a restroom and found The Tavern at Hawthorne Hotel. I needed to have lunch anyway, but needed the bathroom first. I had hoped that having lunch here would permit me to use the restroom facilities here at this hotel. I got lucky and kept my promise and instead I was just leaving without having lunch here. Apparently this place was popular because I had to wait maybe 10 minutes before the server came around and asked how much people per group. Once my turn came around I quickly asked if I could use the restroom before getting seated, and he said OK. Once I was seated and ready to order, it was quite an experience. This place seems to be a bit contemporary while being above average in terms of dining experience. Not quite fine, but it was definitely not casual for sure. It was in between casual and contemporary, but quite sophisticated at the same time but not fine dining. I spent about an hour and a half here. It was a nice place to just and unwind from the travel experience. I ordered the 1925 burger that was ordered, medium rare and served with french fries I also ordered a side of onion rings. Drink of choice was two local beers, which I had two of them through my meal here. The price is here can be up there, but I was in Salem, Massachusetts and on vacation. Might as well actually. The beers was actually interesting and definitely a compliment to the burger and fries I had and the onions. It was pretty cool to be here and definitely recommended if you're in the area. The overall experience here at The Tavern at the Hawthorne hotel Salem was quite interesting and definitely a place where I normally don't go, because of being upscale and contemporary. But as it turns out, it was meant to be. Fate, as it were. I wanted to taste the local craft beers they had and have lunch here. The hotel was busting. Everybody seem to want to have lunch here and there was a line 3 deep when I got here. The restaurant itself was pretty popular and thankful I got a table without waiting too long. Service was very friendly and professional about getting people served and on their way. For the most part, though, it was definitely a nice experience to dine here at The Tavern. The burger was funny nice and hit the spot. The french fries was pretty neat and quite crunchy. I ended up having that first before biting into the burger. Particularly liked the beer pairing which made this meal very nice and complementary. Had two beers and the tab came out to be at least $50 if I'm not mistaken. Oh the joys of vacation for sure, lol. Everything tasted heavenly and definitely a place to come to if you are in the heart of Salem Massachusetts, and need a bite to eat. Definitely recommended for sure. I ended up coming here while there had a pretty large Halloween event type thing in the middle of October.. The Tavern at the Hawthorne Hotel is located at 18 Washington Square W in beautiful Salem, Massachusetts. It is a few blocks from the Salem witch museum. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. Don't forget to ask your server about what kind of wines and beers they have available. You don't wanna miss that complementary pairing of local beers with your meal. As far as parking goes, there's only street parking that I know, of if you are driving. Street parking is at a premium here for sure. Not sure if Salem has public transportation system here or if it's connected with Boston's public transportation system. As for me, though, I ended up Uber in from Manchester, New Hampshire and left in an Uber to my hotel near Boston. Where is always a good option for anybody and everybody who needs it. You can always have a car but to navigate Salem Massachusetts best thing to do is have an Uber if you can. If not, there's always having a car, your own or rented, but parking can be at a premium. And so, if you're in the area, come on down for some craft beer and some good food you may be glad you did. I know I did and just might be a hidden gem in Salem Massachusetts. 4.0 stars for the overall experience. 5.0 stars for the ambience and decor. 3.0 stars for the prices and 4.0 stars for the food and service. Support local! B read more

This tavern has a lot of potential, but unfortunately, it feels like it's stuck in the middle ground. Maybe stuck in tourism? They know they will always have business so why spend time and money on making it epic... The atmosphere is casual and laid-back, which is perfect for grabbing a drink with friends or walking-in to get off your feet. The interior is cozy enough, but the vibe felt a bit dated, with some areas that could use a refresh (some areas smelled odd like moldy?). The menu offers the usual tavern fare--burgers, fries, wings, and sandwiches but a bit more elevated. For example, the veggie curry was good and the grilled cheese was oh so fancy and FLAVORFUL but both those dishes were severely overpriced. We had a table of seven and other than those two dishes, everyone else stated that the food was decent but unremarkable. Each of us ordered two to three drinks each (we basically went down the drink menu). The drinks were on par with what you'd expect for a local tavern, with a solid selection of beers on tap, though the cocktails were underwhelming in both presentation and taste. Never have I ever received an Old Fashioned with crushed ice and no cherry. I decided to ask for a different version each time (definitely with NO crushed ice--JAIL) to see if they would get better...nope. Service is friendly enough, but it can feel a bit slow during busier times. The staff seems stretched thin, which might be the cause of the occasional wait (and poorly crafted drinks), but they were polite and did their best to make you feel comfortable. All in all, this place is fine if you're in the area and craving some standard pub food and drinks, but don't expect any culinary surprises or a particularly memorable experience. read more

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It was pretty busy but our server Matt was able to handle the floor well and we never felt like we were forgotten. My aunt and I both ended up getting the baked haddock which was delicious and I finished with the Nutella affogato. For drinks we also had the harvest margarita (tasty!) & the cosmic mule! I'm not a huge fan of mules so it wasn't for me but my aunt liked it! read more

The Tavern - haddock w the harvest marg - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Great lunch experience. Love the atmosphere. Service was on point. Check out the menu! Lots of veggie options. read more

The Tavern - Whipped Ricotta with strawberries and balsamic. - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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It's a great location, service was a little questionable. First they cleared my table while I went to the restroom. Then I ordered a Brie burger, it clearly states Brie in the name and description. I was given blue cheese. When I questioned the server she said it was Gorgonzola cheese and that's what it said in the description. Totally gas light me! It doesn't say that in the description at all. read more

The Tavern - Brie burger description - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

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This was hands down my favorite restaurant we ate at in Salem. When popped in for a quick lunch (one of the only places we didn't have a reservation at for the week) and were greeted and seated very quickly. The host was super friendly and the waiter was very nice and knowledgeable of the menu and showed us ways to make some of the meals vegetarian (which was greatly appreciated since half of our group was). The food was the best part!!! Everyone loved what they got and the portion sizes were huge! We loved it so much we debating coming back for lunch the next day. read more

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We were in search of a dinner spot when our original plans fell through, and we were able to walk right into the Hawthorne Hotel! The building is old, charming, and gorgeous. The food and drinks were superb - I loved the seasonal pumpkin martini! The nachos came with a huge portion and were tasting and filling. We both enjoyed our entrees - my burger was just what I wanted and the onion rings were crispy! We don't recommend the old fashioned though. The only downside of the meal was the service - it took us nearly 2 hours to have our meal. I'm fine with slower service, but our server wasn't communicating the holdups to us and we saw a lot of others around us finish their meals first who got in much later than we did. More thoughtfulness from the server would have saved the experience. Overall, I'd recommend it, but leave yourself some time in case the service is slow. read more

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10/10!! From the food, to the service, to the atmosphere! As a Miamian, I was extremely impressed to see Alicia work the floor practically alone (bar included). Very agile, very, knowledgeable, very sweet, and such a great person! Although the non-alcoholic selection was a bit short, I asked Alicia to surprise me with a sweet drink with no bubbles and she made this amazing concoction! But the best part was seeing the wheels spin and the excitement on her face to build her own drink. Her recommendations were spot on for each of our restrictions. The food was incredible, not a single word was said during dinner but many "oooh's" and "mmh's" were heard throughout. read more

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Another fabulous dinner at The Tavern. I wish I remembered our servers name. He was so attentive and nice. Tonight the Hotel and dining room were so festive looking for e upcoming Holiday. And to see the outside tree lights through the windows was beautiful. read more

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You enter old world charm with this cozy restaurant. Everything is cooked to order so don't come when you are in a rush but definitely come when you have time to enjoy it. The service was great it was a little on the loud side but that was mainly due to one large party. Everything we had was delicious and just the right size I'll definitely be back. #chickenpanini #meatloaf #saltedcarmelmartini #coconutcurry #cheeseburger #cremebrulee #churros #cheeseboard #willflyforfood #dinner #salem #Massachusetts read more

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A nice, cozy spot near the Salem Witch Museum. We went here after going to the museum, and it did not disappoint. We ordered the pumpkin arancini & hummus appetizers and the haddock sandwich. The arancini sounded really interesting and could've been a miss, but it was definitely a hit! The sauce is sweet and the arancini is savory. It hit that sweet-salty combo on the spot! The hummus was delicious as well. The roasted chickpeas on top brought this up a notch. It gave the hummus an extra nutty flavor. Really good! We had to get more pita bread to eat it all up. The arancini sauce was also really good with the pita. The haddock sandwich was really nice. Very fresh fish. Not overly breaded or seasoned so the fish flavor shines. The brioche bun was a perfect choice for the sandwich, though I think it could use more toasting. The sandwich got a bit soggy. We ordered the truffle fries with the sandwich but got regular fries; hence, the 4 stars. Overall, we had a great time here. Our server was very pleasant, and the food came out quickly. Oh, my cousin ordered their witches brew cocktail. That was pretty and tasted good too. read more

The Tavern - Pumpkin arancini & hummus appetizers - American Near Me - Salem, Massachusetts

Ambiance is top notch. Warm and inviting with a cozy vibe. Beautiful woodwork and throughout with delicious food! The 1925 burger was delicious and our waiter was wonderful. We also got a sundae that was enormous and way too big for two of us. Drinks were delicious. Will be back for sure whether we stay at the hotel or not. read more

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I really enjoyed dining at the Tavern. The food was great and the restaurant has a nice, cozy ambiance. I was seated near the fireplace in a comfy wingback chair. The waitress was very kind and gave great recommendations. I can't wait to visit here again. I planned to dine here last October, but you can only make reservations if you're staying at the hotel in October. I finally got to try it last December and I was not disappointed. 10/10 recommend read more

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Very nice very clean bar. Whats funny im 57 years old and this is my first time by myself sitting in a bar having a very nice glasses of wine Enjoy life my friends very nice bar tender read more

Great spot. The food was excellent. Cocktails - eh. Service slow. It's a very small place so even at it's most crowded, it's not super busy. But it's a beautiful place conveniently located to many attractions. read more

This restaurant is inside the famous Hawthorne Hotel. It's known to be the most haunted hotel in America. The staff were super friendly and the hotel is beautiful. The food was amazing. read more

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Hostess extremely nice. Airhead but nice. However this waiter Adam is a total jerk. I understand pal you are miserable waiting tables but life is short. Move on. read more

Great ambiance. We came for dinner without reservations and were seated right away. Service was quick and friendly. The food was good. Ordered Grilled cheese and husband had the Meatloaf. Would recommend this restaurant for dinner. The bar was very nice and music played in the background. A. Ice lively place to have a date night or outing with friends. read more

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This would have gotten five stars if not for the horrendous service we experienced. We ordered appetizers and drinks right away, and were shocked that the apps (which took around 15-20 minutes) arrived before the drinks, we got rose and Prosecco, so it's not as if they were mixed drinks that take longer. The server never checked on us except rarely, maybe every half hour to 40 minutes. In fact, my friend hardly touched her app and didn't end up enjoying it, he saw the full plate and never asked her about it or checked to see if she wanted something else instead. We have both worked as servers ourselves before and just couldn't understand how he didn't seem to care to check on us. Even though my nachos tasted good, it really led us to become quite irritated by the time we left, my friend had to walk up to him physically to hand him her credit card after waiting longer than 25 minutes. The ambience would have been nice otherwise. What a shame. read more

Our server was very attentive. The food was good and came out quickly. I got the gourmet grilled cheese. The cranberry chutney was delicious. I wasn't a fan of the margarita mocktail, but that's probably down to taste. read more

Stepped in for a lunch with friends while visiting Salem on a Tuesday. There is something on the menu for everyone's taste and the service was exceptional. This was a nice place to escape the sun and unwind after a long morning of driving. Glad we stopped and will be back the next time we are in town. read more

This is my 3rd visit to this restaurant! Great Gilded age Ambiance with comfy chair cute design. Everything was great to our taste. Our waiter was always present and helpful. A modern-American menu, where i had a Gin cocktail (blackberry) that was fresh and flavorful ! We then started with fried Feta, and it was devine! Crunchy on the outside and melted from the inside, with honey bread. As a main dish, I had a fried Haddock, really good size of fresh fish, with spinach and home made tartare sauce. So good! Will always stop by when i come back to Salem! read more

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The food took 30 minutes on a slow very few customers day .One couple came in after us got drinks, food and left before we got ours.Waitress said they got chowder .3 plates of food that didn't look like Chowder to me. The mule drinks we got were horrible and tbe waitress just said too bad....My diet pepsi took 25 minutes to reach table and was so watered down it was not drinkable...The food was not good and our waitress did not care about anything that we asked about She did offer a box for the food we did not eat, but it was not good so why take it home Worst Food and service in Salem.... Manager and waitress did not care ....save your money. It looks great inside ..but NOTHING else is Good read more

Exceptionally well-prepared menu. Huge variety from hamburgers to the finest steaks. Seafoods of New England. The staff is very cordial and accommodating. read more

Loved the food and the ambiance here! I recommend the raspberry pecan salad! It gets busy so make a reservation.

My husband and I were meeting up with family and were looking for a good place for lunch. This place was terrible! Service: My husband asked if they had Heineken 0. She said she would check and 10 minutes went by. We had to remind her then she came back and said they didn't have it. My husband then ordered a root beer which was warm. Food: The lobster roll was $40 and so not worth it. It was a tiny hot dog bun and the lobster salad has no flavor or seasoning. The sweet potato fries were good. This was the first food item that came out! Not the soup and salad! The salad was ok. The dressing was too sweet and needed salt. The soup was ok. Campbell's is just as good. There wasn't a lot of seafood. The restaurant itself is nice and should be a fancy place. The food and service were disappointing. read more

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Had a wonderful lunch here. Split 2 menu items with a friend. The Spring Flatbread was delicious, plenty of arugula and goat cheese, plus grilled asparagus and onion jam. Perfect proportion of toppings to crust. Hate when you need to sent out a search party to find the toppings! The grilled chicken panani was also excellent. The kitchen split everything for us, which was a nice touch and kudos to our server for requesting it. I researched lunch places in the area and most just had dinner menus. The Tavern had great lunch dishes, is near all the attractions, and had excellent service. Would not hesitate to return. read more

The staff was friendly and great! The food was out of this world! Nice and cozy with the fireplace going. read more

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Have been here multiple times and tonight must have been an off night. Food: 4/5 flatbread was great as usual and the side of sweet potato fries were fantastic. The BLAT was ok, but lacked a je ne sais quoi. Drinks: 2/5 normally drinks are fantastic and the price is good too. Today we thought let's mix it up and see what the bar can do. We subed out one ingredient and it was terrible. Not only did it take over 10 min to get the drink but it didn't taste good. Service: 1/5 today was the slowest service ever. From greeting to asking if we are ready to order, coming back, food and drinks. Everything was slow tonight. I saw other sections of the restaurant moving way quicker. Ambiance: good as usual and slightly busier read more

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Party of 3 for an early dinner. We were sat immediately. Drinks we taken. We ordered the Sangria, Screamsicle, and a Zombie smash. These were strong drinks. For appetizers we ordered the parmeasan truffle fries and the baked brie. So gooey and tasteful. For dinner we ordered the bacon wrapped meatloaf, the portobello opened sandwich and the wedge salad. The wedge was so crispy and fresh! The meatloaf was extremely tasteful and the portobello was juicy as well. This was the best dinner we had here in the area. Waitress, Brittany did an awesome job. THANK YOU for making our first time here unforgettable. read more

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I had an incredible birthday lunch here with my two girlfriends on Saturday. We popped in on Saturday, Oct. 24 without reservations and were seated no problem. We were seated in the basement due to a wedding occurring in the ballroom. It was beautifully eerie down there. My friends and I shared a bottle of Prosecco for my birthday. We each had a cup of the New England Chowder, and it was absolutely divine. Our waiters (they all helped at each table) were delightful and engaged in conversation with us. The service was fast, as well. I absolutely loved this birthday lunch and will relish in the memory of it forever! Thank you so much. read more

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Our family ran in for a light meal at about 7pm this Halloween week. The restaurant was busy, a bit noisy but the ambiance and the decor was lovely. We ordered and w a i t e d . Not surprising because it IS Halloween week. The food was terrible. One person ordered the Shepherds Pie - it was wet and generic- nothing special. I ordered the bowl of their special chowder and dinner rolls and was horribly disappointed. First the 'bowl' ($14) was just a smidge bigger than a cup in any other restaurant and the chowder was just bland. I found one shrimp in the cup otherwise it was an bereft of any recognizable seafood. The dinner rolls were hard as rocks and literally bounced off the table when I was demoing for my sister. I should have sent it all back. My sister bought the nachos. Overcooked, cold and no flavor. Cheese was melted into an oily puddle in the bottom and the meat was hard and awful. A light drizzle of creamo on top, otherwise no salsa, no sour cream- nada. VERY disappointed and for a quick meal it was over $200. One star. read more