My husband and I went to Bit Bar for Valentine's Day and we loved our experience! I had made a…read morereservation and I'm glad I did they got busy quickly! We decided to just have appetizers and they were amazing. The star was by far the grilled cheese appetizer. It was amazing!! I did expect more game options but we still had a blast playing and I discovered I'm pretty good at pinball! The biggest highlight however was our waitress. I could have heard her wrong but I believe she said her name was Story. She was very personable, polite, and attentive. She was getting us a second round of drinks and accidentally took my husband beer that was still 1/4 full. As an apology she brought us more game tokens. Most servers wouldn't even acknowledge it happened. As if we weren't already having a great time she offered us a Valentine's Day fondue box on the house! This was an outstanding experience and really made our Valentine's Day special! Thank you Bit Bar, we will definitely be back!! * I'd also like to add their prices are really decent too!

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

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.

We came by for lunch after visiting the Salem Witch museum and had an ok experience. I loved the…read moreambiance, it had a very European pub feel. The staff was also very welcoming and friendly. The food however was ok. My friend ordered the harvest bowl with chicken and had the veggies pub curry with chicken. Honestly I was expecting the curry to be bomb since Irish pubs are known for their curries. My curry was a bit bland but the worst part was the rice that it was served on. It was so hard and crunchy, it was like they scraped the bottom of the pan where all the overcooked rice was. As an Asian person who eats rice almost every day, it was not pleasant to have to eat this. I notified our server who replaced it. It was a bit better but I still had bits of hard rice. Because of the bland flavor and hard rice, I don't recommend this dish. My friend said her harvest bowl was good so perhaps I should have gotten that.

One of my very favourite spots in town. Sean, Sara, and Ryan are a dream - they make incredible…read moredrinks and, provided it's not too busy, are always willing to share about the thought process that goes into them and the new, unusual ingredients they feature. Creative, talented, and can handle the hell out of a rush. I am torn about writing this because I always want to be able to find a seat at that bar, but credit where credit is due.

The photos of this "speakeasy" spot and its beautifully lit up bar made me absolutely have to try…read moreit! It's not a true hidden speakeasy since the sister restaurant upstairs, the Dire Wolf Tavern, has signage on the street for it, but I didn't care - the drinks just looked beautiful, and the moody decor was so on trend for Salem without hitting you over the head in a touristy way. We walked down some pretty steep steps after having dinner at the DWT - not sure if there's another entrance or not, but seems a little accessibility challenged. We sat in some of the low down, trendy looking, cushy chairs, and had to order drinks at the bar. Table service would have been nicer, especially for what they're charging for a cocktail. I asked for a pretty drink I'd seen online in a coupe glass with foam and purple and yellow almost flower shapes in the foam, but was told it was from an old menu. No big deal, I figured as such since it was an older photo online. I ordered the Midsommar cocktail without egg white (was very excited to see Creme de Violette on a menu, but the flavor was more mild than I hoped). It was pretty good, and quite strong. I wasn't over the moon in love with it - I actually liked the drink options upstairs better lol - but it was quite good and made quickly. This spot would be great for a photoshoot, I'm dying to get a spot at the unique lit up circular bar they have. It started getting busier and louder later into the night, but when we first arrived it was nice and calm and relatively quiet. I'd go back to try more specialty cocktails, but for $20 including tip for 1 drink that was honestly quite small, it feels a bit like an overpriced tourist spot. Very fun to visit but not great if you want to be having multiple drinks. I'm glad we went and would try it out again for sure.

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!!

The Tavern is located inside of the haunted Hawthorne Hotel. We stopped in for lunch during a break…read morefrom 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!

Really liked the ambiance of this place. It's a fun rooftop overlooking Salem. Prices are expensive…read morebut you're in the middle of everything in town. Drinks and food were nothing spectacular but not bad either. I would still recommend if you're looking to hang out with friends on a nice day/evening.

This review is specifically for the rooftop bar at The Hotel Salem. It's a cool spot that gave us…read moresomething fun to do while we waited for our EV to charge down the street, but it definitely feels a bit like a tourist trap. The food is nothing spectacular, though it's not bad either--just kinda mid. We had the ceviche, which was decent for $16. The drink menu itself is really cool, but it is very overpriced. Because we had already had a couple of drinks elsewhere and were mostly just buying time, we opted to stick with water. The ambiance is easily the best part of the experience. It's a fun, lively rooftop bar that sits right in the middle of everything in town. It offers some nice views directly over the main pedestrian street in Salem, though honestly, beyond that, you can't see much else. The staff was friendly and welcoming. We didn't have a reservation and weren't thrilled with the seats we were given, but that's fair game for walking in. It's a neat place to stop in for a quick view if you're passing through, but be prepared for typical tourist-heavy prices for drinks.

Fun outdoor bench area with gravel underfoot and views of the water, in addition to indoor seating…read moreoptions. Outdoors is dog friendly and I made some furry friends while sitting out for a drink! The German style beers they have on tap included some unique finds and some styles you don't see too often. Bartenders were very friendly and helpful when I was trying to decide what to get, as lagers and ales are not my usual go tos but made up the majority of the offerings. I got the Salem Ale, a helles style, in a half pour- I love that they offer this smaller size since their other glasses are absolutely massive! This was an easy drinking, smooth beer with low hops, just what I wanted for a hot summer day when I only had limited time to spend here. My drinking partner also enjoyed their selection, and we really enjoyed the location. Would love to go back, very chill vibes and the people there were all so friendly and happy, patrons and employees alike - a rare occurrence in Massachusetts!

Awesome brewery in Salam, might be my favorite in Salem…read more It faces a little waterway, which is awesome on a gorgeous day. The space is huge and there's seating inside and out. Great options for beer and they're priced reasonably well. Do yourself a favor and stop by Notch.

My fiancée and I love to try all the restaurants around Salem and we haven't gotten to this one…read morejust yet until our recent visit. Host and sever were very friendly, and quick to get us seated and take our orders. In a blink of an eye our food was ready and served! My Howling Wolf Burrito was soooo good! Stuffed so much and got my moneys worth. My fiancé's tacos were pretty good as well, if I remember correctly the deal was buy 2 tacos and the third was discounted. Ambience wasn't bad at all, seemed to be more of a sports bar type place but even if you go earlier in the day like we did it's not bad to grab a quick bite. Would recommend to stop by if you're in the area or craving this type of cuisine!

Seriously good food here!! Everything was delicious especially the carne asada. As a nurse the…read morespecialty drink served in "blood bags" hooked me. Really delicious and sweet-sorta like a strawberry daiquiri. This is a must eat here place if you are in Salem!

I went to Sea Level on the 4th of July with two friends. I shared a fried seafood plate and it was…read moredelightful. But moreover, one of my friends had stomach issues and the chef went above and beyond to make sure her food was exactly how she needed it. Our server was attentive, kind and understanding. The manager even came out to make sure we were all doing okay. He gave my friend a few tea bags to calm her stomach and was also very kind. The staff did wonderfully on a busy holiday. All in all, a great experience!

Have been here 4 times now and have yet and I have nothing but nice things to say. The service is…read moregood, the oysters are always delicious and shucked cleanly. The cold lobster roll is in my top 3 favorite lobster rolls and I eat a lot of them! The toasted brioche is really nice and the lobster portion is generous and filled with fresh, large, & tender claw meat. Very light on the mayo which I love. Tried the steamers for the first time today and they were some of the best steamers I've had. The broth is quite lovely. The view of course is very picturesque with the Friendship of Salem ship right across the way. Also adding a photo of the truffle parm salad & clam pizza from a previous trip. The clam pizza was fantastic as was the salad. This is definitely one of my favorite restaurants right now!!