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    The Tavern

    4.0 (216 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 11:00 pm

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Intimate
    Good for groups

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    Chris B.

    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.

    Coconut-Curry Bowl - Coconut rice, curry sauce, sautéed vegetables
    Paul D.

    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.

    Chicken scalata
    Jessy M.

    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.

    The lobby and waiting area of The Tavern
    Kelly C.

    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.

    Carolyn C.

    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.

    haddock w the harvest marg
    Gabrielle C.

    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!

    Whipped Ricotta with strawberries and balsamic.
    Carol P.

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

    Brie burger description
    Jennifer I.

    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.

    Onion Rings
    Ashley U.

    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.

    French dip
    Jackie S.

    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.

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    Yurima L.

    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.

    Chicken Marsala, mash and green beans
    Lori F.

    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.

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    Katie M.

    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

    Pumpkin arancini & hummus appetizers

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    10 months ago

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

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    Hello! Is the dining area accepting reservations for the first week in October? Thanks in advance.

    I would call them they will be inundated

    I am staying at the hotel for one night (10/19/20) and am interested in having dinner here. Is it wise to make a reservation? Thank you.

    Yes! Please book a table well in advance. You can book via Yelp (but go to Nathaniel's - that's the other restaurant in the hotel -- all reservations are made via this listing but seating is primarily in the Tavern) or call 978-825-4311 to speak… Read more

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