So glad we found Shubies! What a great stop. We got…read moresomewhat distracted by all the fun times on the way in, but I'm glad we persevered to the lunch counter. Staff is very friendly and helpful and the food was outstanding! We ordered a variety of sandwiches, I had the Operator, plenty of turkey, arugula, sliced green apples and brie on a cranberry nut toasted bread. Delicious and plenty of it! (yes, I got a box to bring home half for lunch tomorrow). Everyone enjoyed their sandwiches tremendously and the experience was great. Limited seating area, but we were able to find a table to dine in. 78 years a family owned business, happy to support local!

Hi We do enjoy the store when we run in and send family and…read morecompany...extremely consistent....greeted always with a smile.. great to have picked up to go. Great food...homemade also Dayle n Lenny Spiewak

Very friendly cashiers and customers, but the management team needs a fix up…read more Definitely hope For more change in that place and hope they treat workers better!

It's very rare that I write reviews - and when I do they are usually good. On 9/6 I visited the…read morestore in which I've always had a good experience over the years. This particular day I asked where gluten free beer is - the male salesperson (management?) brought me to the cooler then began to degrade gluten free beer when I asked which brand was better. He didn't care about the product, comparing them, or the idea of drinking a non-wheat beer...He was genuinely awful. My brief encounter with him left me visibly shaken. I called the store to ask for his name to be able to better write this review - he answered and when I asked - "were you the one who helped me with the gluten free beer" - he said yes - and said his name is Gary. I would like to add that the cashier was wonderful and the store is fabulous - I do hope this man doesn't wait on me again. Ever.

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.

This brewery is in such a fantastic location, right along the water with plenty of outdoor and…read moreindoor seating. Dog friendly as well which is great to see. They have a couple of board games and dart boards inside to use which is nice to play while you are drinking beers with your friends. They specialize in German and Czech beers which is cool, but they could use a few more options though, majority of their beers were only 4.5% and a few of the beers tasted similar to one another. They definitely could step up their food game for sure; I'm not saying they need a full blown menu but more snack options would be a great addition here. We got to go during their Polish festival which was nice, but super packed, they had a Polka band and brought in tents to sell some amazingly delish pirogies- but that was only a one day thing. They also added a few Polish beers on tap for the day as well.

Recently, my employer, Keamy Cosmetic, treated its VIPs to a curated tasting of some luscious…read moreTuscan wines. We were hosted by Kathy Genis, proprietor of Salem Wine Imports, a delightful emporium catering to all palates. Keamy Cosmetic patients who would otherwise never meet had the chance to chat and network. Delicious wine, tasty bites, and lots of laughs were had by all. Consider Salem Wine Imports for your next VIP or networking event. You won't be disappointed!

Salem Wine Imports is great, and something I fell that was needed in my hometown. Having a go-to…read morewine shop is important. Friendly, knowledgeable staff that are always happy to help is appreciated. It's small shop, and well-curated, but with good-sized, interesting offerings. I highly recommend, even if you are just visiting--you might find your new favorite wine.

Super cute liquor store, my friends and I stumbled upon it despite it not being in our itinerary…read moreand it was a pleasant surprise! The workers were incredibly kind and they had a vast selection of stuff. We ended up buying some mead and wines for our game night! Would love to return when I visit again (possibly in busy October this time instead of calm April)!

Possibly the best store on the north shore ian and Nate are the best and go out of their way to…read moremake sure everyone is helped and happy!!

I had heard the food at the Rip Tide had improved, but was sorely disappointed. I had the…read moreSmashburger last night, but will never have it again. The burgers were overcooked, the grated cheddar cheese that was lumped on top was fresh from the refrigerator and not even melted, the French Fries were so overdone and over-salted, they were like wooden twigs. It wasn't even possible to get a bottle of ketchup; I had to keep asking for little plastic things of ketchup. Very disappointed, and will not go back.

The food here is incredible and such a hole in the wall find! The service is great and everyone…read moreworks very hard. My favorite is the dive bar burger or The bang bang shrimp:)

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.

Brunch was really great here! The French toast reminded us of a fried dough, so crunchy and yummy…read more I was hesitant about ordering a cold brew, if you are picky about your coffee you know it can be a hit or miss, but it was great as well! Service was fast. We were surprisingly satisfied overall.

After having it on my list for months, I came to The Babe during Restaurant Week in Salem in…read moreJanuary 2026. Restaurant Week, as per the Salem Chamber of Commerce's website, is summed up as: "Participating restaurants offered special two- and three-course prix-fixe menus, giving locals and visitors alike a chance to explore, support, and celebrate Salem's vibrant dining scene." For $45 I got cheddar jalapeño fritters, a poutine burger (hamburger with fries cheese and gravy on top, kale Caesar salad with freshly grated cheese, and fresh, piping hot apple cider donuts. The burger was hearty, the fritters popped, and the donuts hit the spot but by far the standout was the kale caesar salad with the creamy dressing over crispy and crunchy kale topped with the tangy grated cheese. A Downeast cider washed it all down and was refreshing. I went on a weekday so there were a few people sitting at the bar with me but overall the place wasn't packed. What I really appreciated was the general manager came to talk to me specifically about their Restaurant Week food selection and to get my feedback. She was super friendly and I told her about the kale caesar salad. Parking is on the street and can be hit or miss because The Babe is right on Washington Street where it starts to curve around the corner. It's worth it to keep circling though. The Babe has different events each night of the week, including Jazz Tuesdays and karaoke Fridays. I had a great time at The Babe and I appreciate how much they support the local Salem community. I am looking forward to going back!

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.