Restaurants in Salem

155 Washington St #1, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Adriatic Restaurant & Bar sits inside the historic Salem News Building at 155 Washington Street, serving modern European fare — fresh fish, seasonal vegetables, homemade pastas, and bread. Outdoor seating in season.

62 Wharf St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Amazing Pizza & More serves artisan thin-crust pizza and Italian fare from 62 Wharf Street on Pickering Wharf, plus sandwiches, salads, and pasta. Made-from-scratch ingredients and waterfront views just steps from Salem Harbor.

128 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Ba Banh Mi at 128 Washington Street is a Salem Vietnamese sandwich shop opening soon — specializing in banh mi, with planned hours 11am–9pm daily.

65 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Bernadette is a French-inspired restaurant at 65 Washington Street run by husband-and-wife chefs Aaron and Shanna Chambers, balancing classic technique with instinctive cooking and a seasonal, farm-driven menu. The space leans Parisian bistro — natural oak, velvet seating, brass fixtures — and is the Chambers' second venture, following sister restaurant Settler.

278 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Bit Bar opened in Salem in 2016 at 278 Derby Street, blending a classic arcade and pinball hall with a full restaurant and bar. The lineup mixes 50+ vintage games, craft cocktails, local beer, creative comfort food, and live programming including music nights and drag shows. Accompanied minors welcome before 8pm; 21+ after.

118 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Blue Fez at 118 Washington Street is a Salem Moroccan restaurant from Chef Nasser, bringing 30+ years of experience and his native Morocco's flavors with a personal twist on traditional dishes. Cozy, romantic room with a full bar of custom cocktails, wines, and local beers. Lunch, dinner, private events, and catering.

299 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Bonchon Salem at 299 Essex Street serves crunchy double-fried Korean chicken with signature sauces alongside Korean comfort food in a family-friendly casual setting. Open Mon–Thu and Sun 11am–9pm, Fri–Sat until 10pm.

133 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Boston Burger Company at 133 Washington Street is the Salem location of the Boston-area chain, serving gourmet burgers, creative sandwiches, and specialty items like 'The King Frappe' with fried banana, peanut butter, and bacon. The casual eatery also runs hand-cut mozzarella sticks, loaded fries, wings with multiple sauces, wood-fired pizzas, and pasta. Open Sun–Thu 11am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11am–11pm.

215 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Brodie's Seaport at 215 Derby Street is a Salem waterfront restaurant serving char-grilled seafood, pasta, and classic comfort food (burgers, meatloaf), backed by a full bar with beer, cocktails, and wine. Live music weekends — Saturday with Danny Mac (7–10pm) and Sunday's Chris Fitz Blues Jam. Open daily noon–1am with kitchen service until 10pm.

30 Church St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Crazy Good Kitchen runs the food side inside East Regiment Beer Company at 30 Church Street, slinging American comfort food. Founders Bernardo and Pillar grind the burgers in-house, blending a thin smash with a juicier gourmet build. The Salem location joins outposts in Boston, Malden, and Miami Beach, also serving chicken sandwiches, milkshakes, and sides.

87 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Dire Wolf Tavern at 87 Washington Street serves tavern favorites paired with award-winning scratch cocktails. The space is a warm, inclusive room running fast casual lunch and dinner nightly. Sister venue to Hallowed Ground in the same building.

99 North St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

DrinkStir at 99 North Street is a Salem Asian restaurant — appetizers, soups, fried rice, ramen, lo mein, plus chicken, beef, and seafood entrées. Open Wednesday–Sunday 1pm–8:15pm with pickup and delivery.

30 Church St #B1, Salem, MA 01970, USA

East Regiment Beer Company at 30 Church Street is a Salem brewery and taproom with a heated, dog-friendly four-season covered patio. Crazy Good Kitchen runs the food side from inside the taproom, slinging American comfort food — burgers and chicken sandwiches. Live music, trivia, and community events on the calendar throughout the year.

2 E India Square Mall, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Essex's NY Pizza inside East India Square Mall serves NY-style pizza alongside sandwiches, wraps, salads, and rice bowls. Online ordering plus extended dine-in hours 11am–9pm most days.

86 Wharf St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Finz Seafood & Grill on Pickering Wharf at 86 Wharf Street serves innovative, sustainable seafood with fresh seasonal menus and a raw bar of local oysters, clams, and shellfish. Picturesque event space overlooking Salem Harbor; the kitchen pairs creative seafood prep with a curated wine list.

118 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Flying Saucer Pizza at 118 Washington Street serves gourmet pizzas built with fresh local ingredients in a sci-fi themed dining room nodding to Doctor Who and Star Trek. Dine-in, takeout, and delivery, with a rotating Northeast craft beer list. Multiple-time winner of 'Best Pizza on the Northshore.'

232 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Fountain Place Restaurant at 232 Essex Street is a Salem breakfast and lunch spot operating 17+ years on the site of Salem's first public water pump — a location Nathaniel Hawthorne wrote about. Homemade comfort food, fresh ingredients, friendly service, daily 8am–3pm.

28 Norman Street Rte 114, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Laid-back operation turning out pizzas, subs & salads in an unpretentious environment.

118 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Ginger Restaurant at 118 Washington Street is a Salem fusion spot serving Cajun and Asian dishes alongside classic Italian pastas. Sushi, lo mein, and seafood specialties like crab cakes and gumbo run alongside a full exotic bar of crafted cocktails, plus karaoke nights. Dine-in, delivery, and pickup across the North Shore.

247 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Gulu-Gulu Cafe at 247 Essex Street is a bohemian Salem café running an extensive crepe menu alongside artisan sandwiches, craft beer, and coffee. Established 2005 and at this address since 2007, the venue hosts live local bands and singer-songwriters throughout the week. Building history connects to the original Salem Gas Light Company HQ from 1850.

28 Norman St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Hong Kong King at 28 Norman Street is a Salem Chinese restaurant serving Hong Kong-style and Cantonese fare for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

6 Boston St A, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Honga at 6 Boston Street is a Salem Chinese restaurant offering chicken, seafood, and vegetarian dishes with takeout and delivery. Open Mon–Sun with extended weekend hours (Fri–Sat until 10pm).

76 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Howling Wolf Taqueria is a Salem favorite serving Mexican and Tex-Mex — tacos, burritos, quesadillas, and margaritas in a casual order-at-the-counter setting.

145 North St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Kings Famous Roast Beef, Pizza & Seafood at 145 North Street is a Salem casual spot doing roast beef sandwiches, pizza, and seafood. Open daily 10:30am–10pm with online ordering for carryout, delivery, and dine-in.

90 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Koto Asian Fusion at 90 Washington Street serves specialty sushi rolls, Japanese, Chinese, and Thai dishes, plus sake and cocktails. Late-night menu Friday–Sunday 10pm–midnight, with live events including punk shows, karaoke, DJ nights, and trivia.

125 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Ledger occupies a circa-1818 Salem Savings Bank building in downtown Salem, with one of the oldest surviving bank vaults in New England. The kitchen runs a progressive New England concept — traditional 19th-century dishes and techniques elevated with modern technique. Chef Daniel Gursha earned a 2022 James Beard Foundation nomination for Best Chef Northeast.

281 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Life Alive Organic Cafe at 281 Essex Street is the Salem outpost of the New England organic vegan-and-vegetarian café chain. The menu runs grain bowls, wraps, soups, and smoothies built from organic ingredients, served in the brand's signature mellow setting.

76 Wharf St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Longboards Restaurant & Bar at 76 Wharf Street is a casual neighborhood bar and restaurant run by brothers Justin and Matthew Mattera, expanded into its current larger space in September 2023. Known for unique flatbread pizzas served on long boards, plus shuffleboard, darts, and arcade machines. Reservations and online ordering available.

125 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Meilee Express is a Salem Asian takeout spot offering quick-prep Chinese and Asian fare for pickup and delivery.

148 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Mercy Tavern is a neighborhood gastropub at 148 Derby Street with food, drinks, and live music. Full menu for dine-in or online ordering, extended hours on weekends until 1am.

7 Church St Ste 139, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Not Ya Mama's Vegan Cafe at 7 Church Street Suite 139 is a Salem plant-based restaurant focused on crave-worthy comfort food. Known for its vegan fried chicken sandwiches; voted #2 Vegan Restaurant in Central Massachusetts.

121 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Olde Main Street Pub at 121 Essex Street is an Irish pub serving up a slice of Ireland for over a decade. Known for fish and chips and traditional Irish fare made from scratch, plus an extensive craft beer, whiskey, and cocktail list. A welcoming pub atmosphere off the main tourist drag.

84 Highland Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Peter's Bella Pizza is a Salem pizzeria offering classic pies, calzones, and Italian fare for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.

331 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

PZA Pizza at 331 Lafayette Street serves pizza alongside sandwiches, subs, burgers, salads, calzones, and wraps. Dine-in, takeout, and catering.

15 Central St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Red's Sandwich Shop has been a Salem fixture since 1945, set inside the historic London Coffee House on Central Street. The kitchen runs an established menu plus daily breakfast and lunch specials, with staff who locals say double as informal tour guides for visitors.

231 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Rockafellas at 231 Essex Street serves fresh seafood, Black Angus steaks, refreshing salads, and gourmet flatbreads alongside an expansive full-service bar with specialty drinks. The space also runs as an event venue, with private functions hosted in the restaurant and Colonial Hall upstairs.

96 North St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Salem's Retreat at 96 North Street is a Salem breakfast and lunch spot with creative dishes — benedicts, waffles, seasonal specials — plus a full bar with specialty cocktails. Extended weekend hours, dine-in and delivery.

94 Wharf St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Sea Level Oyster Bar is a two-story waterfront restaurant at 94 Wharf Street with harbor views and a seasonal patio. The raw bar leads with oysters, clams, lobster, and shrimp, with pizzas, sandwiches, and craft drinks rounding out the menu. Open Sun–Wed 11:30am–9pm, with later hours Fri–Sat.

2 Lynde St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Settler is a Mediterranean-inspired wine bar at 2 Lynde Street in historic Salem, helmed by Chef Aaron Chambers. The menu focuses on seasonal shared plates in an intimate setting, with a monthly supper club run with sister restaurant Bernadette.

105 Canal St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill at 105 Canal Street is steps from Salem State University, with 40+ HD TVs (5 on a heated year-round patio). Daily specials, wings, beer, and premium spirits — built for watching sports.

7 Church St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Thai Place was the first Thai restaurant on the North Shore. The Salem location runs out of Witch City Mall on Church Street, with signature dishes including Mai Thai and Salmon Teriyaki, plus fresh-prep Thai standards. Open for lunch and dinner with dine-in, takeout, and local delivery.

268 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

The Babe is a downtown Salem restaurant and bar in The Point neighborhood, leaning on craft cocktails and sandwiches built on bread from Virgilio's in Gloucester. The space pitches itself as a community gathering spot, with catering and regular live programming featuring local and touring artists.

25 Front St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

The Lobster Shanty has been serving Salem for over 40 years from 25 Front Street on Artist's Row, leaning on New England and Connecticut-style lobster rolls and the signature Lobster Martini. Casual atmosphere, dog-friendly outdoor deck, live entertainment, and seasonal hours April through mid-January.

189 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

The Neighborhood Tavern at 189 Washington Street is the new Salem location of an American bar and restaurant brand originated in Northborough, MA. The space features a diverse menu, craft beer selection, 33 sports TVs, and Sunday brunch in a family-friendly neighborhood atmosphere. Email tntavernsalem@outlook.com for inquiries.

209 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

The Roof is Salem's only open-air rooftop bar and restaurant, perched atop The Hotel Salem at 209 Essex Street. Strong drinks and a Mexican-inspired menu of tacos and rice bowls served from an outdoor kitchen with expansive views of Salem's cobblestone streets and bustling harbor. Seasonal hours; named 'Best Hotel Bar' and 'Best Bar for City Views' by Northshore Magazine.

18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA 01970, USA

The Tavern at the Hawthorne Hotel is the on-site restaurant in Salem's historic Hawthorne Hotel at 18 Washington Square W. Classic comfort food and seasonal New England fare, with a warm hearth atmosphere fitting the hotel's 1925 character.

221 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Tipsy Cowboy Country Dive at 221 Washington Street is North of Boston's only live country music dive bar — scratch comfort food, cold beer, whiskey, and country DJs. Indoor cornhole tournaments, line dancing, and weekly themed events round out an honky-tonk atmosphere with signature cocktails.

156 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Trade House at 156 Derby Street is a neighborhood pub serving hearty favorites and globally-inspired dishes for lunch, dinner, and brunch. The space honors the building's early-1900s history as a provisions store, with regular happy hours and special events.

43 Church St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Turner's Seafood operates out of historic Lyceum Hall at 43 Church Street — site of Alexander Graham Bell's first long-distance phone call and Thoreau's lectures, originally Bridget Bishop's apple orchard. Four generations of the Turner family bring fresh-off-the-boat Gloucester catch to the kitchen, with Best Seafood awards from North Shore Magazine and Yelp.

122 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Ugly Mug Diner at 122 Washington Street is a Salem breakfast and brunch spot open daily 8am–2pm. Signature dishes include Chipotle Brisket Hash and various benedicts, plus handcrafted drinks and house-made sodas. Counter seating, casual atmosphere, award-winning food.

168 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Village Tavern is an American tavern in the heart of downtown Salem serving classic comfort food alongside three full-service bars, with a spacious patio that fits families and groups. Located at 168 Essex Street.

59 Loring Ave, Salem, MA 01970, USA

White Dove Market & Grill at 59 Loring Avenue is a Salem casual dining spot with hand-breaded Cajun-spiced fried chicken, tenders, and wings, plus sandwiches, biscuits, mac & cheese, and classic pizzas. Family meals, Ben & Jerry's ice cream, pickup and delivery via Slice. Open daily 10am–9pm.

94 Lafayette St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Witch City Hibachi at 94 Lafayette Street is a casual Salem Japanese restaurant specializing in hibachi-grilled chicken, steak, seafood, and vegetables, plus sushi. Modern, cozy room with a bit of witchy flare. Open Mon–Thu 11:30am–10pm, Fri–Sat 11:30am–11pm, Sun noon–10pm.

283 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970, USA

Witchside Tavern at 283 Derby Street is a Salem comfort-food restaurant with a witch-themed atmosphere, serving appetizers, entrées, and brunch alongside a full bar. Catering, private events, and online ordering available.