I'm not sure you would find this without knowing where to look. It's a favorite among locals for…read moregood reason. Downstairs is a "lively" bar, upstairs is the restaurant portion. Use the outside stairs to joueny up stairs. They don't take reservations and on a Thursday night it was full so plan accordingly. They have a full offering of drinks and I went draft beer, Alagash, a wheat beer from Maine. A good choice to go with a heavy meal. At the recommendation of our local host, I went for the Pan Seared Haddock. This comes with lobster meat in a white sauce served over potatoes and cooked spinach. So tasty, the seafood was tender and delicious, the sauce not overwhelming the flavors. Our server, Casey, was top notch and gave the right amount of earnest attention. When he wished us a good evening, I think he truly meant it. Husband had the seafood platter mixed and I tried one of the shrimp which was excellent. Great spot, though it is dimly lit and noisy(just know before you go type thing). Didn't hamper our enjoyment of a fun evening at all!

I was a Thursday night regular back in '69 and '70. Baked stuffed lobster. Street level walk-in. No…read moremusic or entertainment, just belly up to the bar.

The shrimp tacos were delicious as was the beet salad. The staff was so friendly and accommodating…read more We look forward to returning to try other menu items. Also the prices reasonable. It is a real Marblehead gem.

We really enjoyed Sea Salt tonight. It is located in the basement and enter via the back. Once you…read moreget to their outdoor patio, you know you've arrived. What a lovely spot. The restaurant is deceptively large with a pleasant atmosphere. Service was prompt even on a busy Saturday evening and our server was enthusiastic about the food. I had the goat burger, which was absolutely loaded with goat cheese. I appreciate that they are generous, so be forewarned it is a delicious and messy situation. I also tried the Brussels sprouts, which were terrific. I snuck bites of my husbands truffle fries, which were also super good. My husband ate every bite of his sea salt burger, which he reported was very good between bites. Also worth noting that the burger patties were gigantic. We finished up dinner with an Irish coffee. Yum! Overall, this is a really good choice for dinner. I'd definitely recommend stopping by here for a meal if you're in the area.

I still think about the French onion burger I had this past summer. We will definitely be going…read moreback - especially for the live music!

Visiting from out of town; saw good reviews and decided to give the Barrelman a try. The smash…read moreburgers were awesome. Make sure you get the tater tots-unbelievably good. The waitress and the chef were so friendly, it's like we were eating at their dining room table. On our way out the chef handed us a to-go box-an ice cream sandwich. Get the idea of the vanilla ice cream and chocolate cookie out of your head. This ice cream was SO, SO good: chocolate ice cream between 2 chocolate chip cookies. Just the right balance of ingredient. This is a very unassuming bar that packs a punch.

Tiny place, absolutely delicious! I don't have one bad thing to say about the place, food, or…read morestaff. The menu doesn't look particularly amazing, standard-ish pub fare (steak tips, fish&chips, mac&cheese) but they do them EXTREMELY well. The tips were tender and flavorful, the sneaky star of the entree was the salad with feta though. I'm pretty sure the feta was marinated in whatever outstanding salad dressing they use. The havarti grilled cheese with avocado, garlic aioli and fried egg...C'mon. You have to spend the extra $2 for the bacon jam, you will not regret it. I'm sure we've all seen truffle fries right? Some bullshit frozen garbage either drowned in cheap truffle oil, or "dusted" with truffle salt. Well, they don't do that crap here, however they do garlic fries. Hand cut, with whole cloves of roasted garlic all over. Not one or two cloves, like several heads worth of glorious, slow-roasted garlic. I managed to scrounge a couple spoonfuls of the kids mac&cheese from my son, almost lost a finger in the attempt and I found out why. They put just as much effort into the kids food as the adults. If you need a break from your witchy business in Salem, definitely stop in here.

Mac and cheese was just ehhhh, but the havarti grilled cheese was a YES. The clam chowder was cold,…read moreso I'd skip. cocktails are super unique. Definitely order the sun damage! I got the mocktail version and it was so tasty. The live music they had this night started at 9 and was super funky. You can't really have conversations during it, it's very loud, so don't go there if you're trying to have deep conversations instead of vibing to some music lol. Overall I would go back for drinks and music again!

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!

Driftwood is the kind of spot you just have to check out when you see how much the locals love it…read moreand how long it's been around. It's a no-frills diner that focuses on serving up a fantastic and affordable breakfast. The space is small but charming, with a classic setup of a counter and a few tables that adds to its classic Americana luncheonette vibe. Our server was really nice and attentive, and it seemed like she knew every single customer in the place. Including us! It was such a warm and friendly welcome. I ordered the corned beef hash with over-easy eggs and marble rye toast ($10) and everything was spot on and the eggs were cooked perfectly. My partner got an omelet that was on special and loved it. It's the kind of nostalgic joint that feels like home, and we'd definitely go back next time we're in town.

What a great little coffee shop! I went with the Chai Latte and as promised it was superb. Nice…read morefoamy top and good flavor. I also had an Apricot Ginger Scone. Oh boy! Everything I hoped for. I make my own scones, so I'm kind of picky. It was nicely textured, not too dry but definitely Scone consistency. A member of my party had the sticky bun and proclaimed it best they had ever had! Making plans to return early another day and have again On top of this the staff at the counter was engaging and pleasant to deal with.

I was visiting the area and stopped in due to the good reviews. Mookie's was amazing! My banana…read morebread latte with the cold foam was so tasty. I also got the tuna sandwich. The bread was toasted to perfection and the tuna was fresh and not fishy! The person at the counter was super helpful as well. Check this place out if you have not already!

Wonderul dining experience, food and service! Located in the Downtown area of Marblehead. Upscale…read morerestaurant with linens, etc. We chose to dress up based on reviews but seriously most patrons were not even casually dressed as some wore sweatpants and/or sweatshirts, and this was Saturday for dinner! I think anything goes but would suggest at least nicer jeans. Since this was our travel day; I wanted a nicer place that we could eat light or heavy. 5 Corners Kitchen jumped out as it has inhouse made pastas (and usually several pasta dishes to choose from). Inhouse made pasta is more common on the East Coast (scarse where we live on the West Coast). I made a reservation in advance (week before) and glad I did. Guessing reservations required! We arrived for our 5pm reservation right when they opened. There was a line outside but when they unlocked the doors (reminded me of a scene from The Bear) most immediately went to the bar to eat and drink. Most tables are set for two people with a few for larger parties (6-8 people). Date night type place with more table turns. At 5pm, there were very few diners but by 515pm the place was packed and remained that way with other parties coming in (the pictures show before others arrived). Interior is very modern yet cozy. Great vibes. Lots of fun lights and accents all around. Tables for two are small but our food arrival and eating was just the right pace. I noticed the table next to us was having difficulty with space (but not other tables). They ordered several appetizers (vs entrees) and wanted them at once. The server was great in asking when we wanted our courses as the order goes in all at once, the kitchen just needs to know when. The food was outstanding! We are Foodies so we know and seek out grrat food! Because we traveled all night and day, we weren't too hungry, so we skipped on an appetizer. They have great options and we wished we had more space but decided we were going to have dessert instead! Very nice selection of wines by the glass and/or bottle along with many beers including a few BA beers, and.a full bar for what looks like very creative cocktails! My husband ordered an NA Ale and pleased with his selection. I ordered Camille tea! The food! We started with slitting a wedge salad and sure glad we split it! Just one-half was plenty big! The heirloom cherry tomatoes were excellent, the dressing great, and the inhouse bacon pieces were OMG so good! A meal in itself! For entrees, I ordered the Mushroom Rigitoncini. Lots of different types of mushrooms along with Black Truffle. The sauce was absolutely amazing! The homemade pasta, excellent and done just right! It had Arugula for the herb (vs Basil) that gave it a nice accent flavor. Excellent choice! My husband ordered the Salmon dish, served over a warm salad with a nice light vinaigrette! Fresh fish and excellent dish. Small menu with ten entrees plus a special.to select from, but honestly hard to choose and they all are so tempting. Hoping to be able to return while we are still.here this week! For desert we ordered the Sticky Toffee Pudding. Again,.so hard to choose but their Gelato is inhouse made and this one came with a scoop of Vanilla Gelato, like ordering two desserts! We barely had room but enjoyed every bite! Excellent restaurant! Service was wonderful and our Server, Declan, was exceptional. Very attentive. Other staff helped to clear plates (necessary with small tables), bring dishes, refill water glasses, etc. All were very friendly and helpful.

Perhaps the best meal I have had since moving to the United States. Not photographed was a whiskey…read moresour with egg white that was perfectly balanced and mixed. My meal with homemade pasta and slightly spice fennel sausage was bang on, it was. The Pommes frites reminded me of time eating at some of the best frites joints in Amsterdam. With such a great meal, the dessert, crème brûlée, came as a distant second to the meal. Service was fine; the waitress put up with the table well. Ambiance was fine. One of the bigger spaces in Marblehead to eat.

Our server was good. They were out of four entrees. Avoid the desserts. The live band was fun.read more

Yesterday my partner and I sat at the bar as the restaurant was opening. We were served the menu…read moreand water. Multiple other parties came in to the bar and all received drink orders ahead of us. I tried to wave the bartender down as we had been the first to get there but never was able to order something of value. After 30 minutes sitting at the bar with no service we walked out and went to the restaurant up the street.

First timers: cute towny intimate restaurant. The server was…read morevery nice- explained things well. Service was quick. The only reason I put 3 stars was because the entrees and limited selection. Idk if it's a seasonal menu but the pictures I saw from others are not what was available unfortunately. But the drinks , appetizers, and sushi are 5 stars Entrees: burger- most bland burger, it looked as dry as it tasted. With a side of 10 fries Pork Tenderloin dish absolutely no flavor in anything not even the sauce whatever that was. No seasoning, no stand out ingredients. I would try it again if I were in that area but only for sushi and drinks.

I love Mai Tai! I resisted going there for a couple years because I thought the price points were…read morehigh, but once I went, I discovered that the food is absolutely amazing and the drinks are so fun! I highly recommend it!

Salem Massachusetts is a Gem all on its on…read more The LongBoards Restaurant and bar was a pet friendly and delightful surprise. The staff was outgoing and welcoming, the facility was clean, trendy, and vibrant. There was twenty some Televisions playing a wide array of sports. We ordered the Garlic Shrimp Tortellini and fish and chips. Both were perfectly cooked and fresh, fresh, fresh! The shrimps were larger prawn style and there as a fair amount in the meal! Did I mention the place is Dog Friendly!!? Well it is! They even offer a puppy menu!!!! 9/10! The place is pretty good, but the environment was a little too busy for me.

We went on valentine's day in the morning. I love the location of it, especially being in Salem…read morenear the water and the boats look like they're frozen in time. It gives very bar food and bar ambiance. I love that. They have some games for the kids, but the game wasn't working properly. The chicken fingers that my son got were just okay and kind of lacked a new flavor. The chicken sandwich I got was good, but would definitely not be back for that because again it wasn't anything special. The raspberry lime ricky drink was good, but I really wish they had a frozen mudslide cocktail. The server was attentive and nice so no complaints there. I love that the ice sculptures were still out.