Salem · Massachusetts
Where to Eat in Salem
Salem packs a surprising amount of good eating into a walkable downtown — fresh North Shore seafood, wood-fired pizza, ramen and banh mi, third-wave coffee, and a row of bars that keep going after the tours wrap. Here are all 93 places to eat and drink across the Witch City, sorted by what you're hungry for.
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Restaurants
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Not Ya Mama's Vegan Cafe
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.
4.7★ (387) -
Settler
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.
4.7★ (377) -
Trade House
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.
4.7★ (57) -
Bernadette
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.
4.6★ (92) -
Ledger Restaurant
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.
4.6★ (1504) -
Mercy Tavern
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.
4.6★ (1403) -
Salem's Retreat
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.
4.6★ (436) -
Olde Main Street Pub
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.
4.5★ (968) -
Sidelines Sports Bar & Grill
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.
4.5★ (1106) -
The Babe
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.
4.5★ (206) -
The Tavern
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.
4.5★ (462) -
Ugly Mug Diner
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.
4.5★ (2235) -
Bit Bar Salem
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.
4.4★ (1833) -
Blue Fez
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.
4.4★ (372) -
Dire Wolf Tavern
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.
4.4★ (1996) -
Life Alive Organic Cafe Salem
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.
4.4★ (1051) -
Witchside Tavern
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.
4.4★ (328) -
Adriatic Restaurant
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.
4.3★ (801) -
Boston Burger Company
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.
4.3★ (1177) -
Longboards Restaurant & Bar
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.
4.3★ (1826) -
Rockafellas Restaurant
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.
4.3★ (2575) -
Village Tavern | Bar & grill
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.
4.3★ (3173) -
Crazy Good Kitchen - Salem
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.
4.2★ (92) -
Kings Famous Roast Beef, Pizza & Seafood
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.
4.2★ (656) -
The Neighborhood Tavern
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.
4.1★ (15) -
Meilee Express
Meilee Express is a Salem Asian takeout spot offering quick-prep Chinese and Asian fare for pickup and delivery.
3.9★ (119) -
The Roof
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.
3.9★ (369) -
White Dove Market & Grill
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.
2.7★ (33)
Seafood
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Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall, Salem, MA
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.
4.7★ (4253) -
Finz Salem
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.
4.5★ (3329) -
Sea Level Oyster Bar
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.
4.4★ (3120) -
The Lobster Shanty
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.
4.3★ (2021) -
Brodie's Seaport
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.
4★ (651)
Pizza
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Georgia's Pizza
Laid-back operation turning out pizzas, subs & salads in an unpretentious environment.
4.8★ (259) -
Essex's NY Pizza
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.
4.5★ (635) -
Peter's Bella Pizza
Peter's Bella Pizza is a Salem pizzeria offering classic pies, calzones, and Italian fare for dine-in, takeout, and delivery.
4.5★ (234) -
Flying Saucer Pizza Company
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.'
4.4★ (1689) -
Amazing Pizza & More
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.
4.3★ (696) -
PZA Pizza
PZA Pizza at 331 Lafayette Street serves pizza alongside sandwiches, subs, burgers, salads, calzones, and wraps. Dine-in, takeout, and catering.
4.3★ (390) -
Domino's Pizza
Domino's Pizza at 4 Canal Street is the Salem location of the national chain, offering pizza, sides, and online ordering for delivery and carryout.
3.6★ (400)
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Ba Banh Mi
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.
5★ (1) -
DrinkStir
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.
4.7★ (142) -
Witch City Hibachi
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.
4.5★ (541) -
Hong Kong King
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.
4.3★ (59) -
Koto Asian Fusion
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.
4.3★ (1119) -
Bonchon Salem
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.
4.2★ (407) -
Honga
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).
4★ (196) -
Thai Cuisine & Seafood
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.
3.5★ (361) -
Ginger Seafood & Asian Fusion
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.
3.3★ (414)
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Red's Sandwich Shop
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.
4.6★ (2055) -
Fountain Place Restaurant
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.
4.1★ (684) -
Subway
Subway at 119–125 Canal Street is the Salem location of the national chain — build-your-own sandwiches, salads, and wraps.
3.9★ (160) -
McDonald's
McDonald's at 150 Canal Street is the Salem location of the national fast-food chain — burgers, fries, breakfast, and drive-thru service.
3.3★ (851)
Bakeries
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Goodnight Fatty
Goodnight Fatty is a Salem specialty cookie bakery rotating weekend menus that stay secret until ordering. Operating Thu–Sun with evening hours (Fri–Sat noon–11pm), plus breakfast sandwiches called Chubbies on Sundays. Tagline: 'Because you're supposed to be a kid on the weekend.'
4.8★ (969) -
Caramel French Patisserie
Caramel French Patisserie at 281 Essex Street is a Salem patisserie specializing in handcrafted French pastries — signature macarons, croissants, baguettes, and individual desserts made daily. Chef Dimitri Vallier trained in France and runs the shop with his sister Sophie.
4.7★ (551) -
Coffee Time Bake Shop
Coffee Time Bake Shop at 96 Bridge Street is a baker-owned Salem shop known for real-cream Bismarcks, fresh-egg eclairs, strawberry shortcake, breakfast sandwiches, hand-cut donuts, and specialty drinks. Open 5am–11pm daily.
4.7★ (1211) -
Ziggy's & Sons Donuts
Ziggy's & Sons Donuts is a longtime Salem donut shop, family-run for decades — fresh-made donuts, coffee, and morning breakfast pastries.
4.7★ (196) -
A&J King Artisan Bakers
A&J King Artisan Bakers at 48 Central Street is a downtown Salem bakery and café running daily 7am–3pm with kitchen service until 2:30pm. The shop bakes cakes, tarts, pies, bread loaves, pastries, cookies, and sandwiches, milling its own whole grains in-house and sourcing ingredients regionally — and pours coffee alongside the kitchen.
4.5★ (143) -
Bagel World II Bakery & Deli
Bagel World has been hand-rolling bagels for the North Shore since 1993, working off a time-tested recipe. The Salem location at 203 Canal Street serves bagels, deli sandwiches, and breakfast — online ordering available.
4.4★ (866) -
Funhouse Donuts
Funhouse Donuts at 282 Derby Street runs creative ever-changing themed donut menus that lean weird and whimsical. No two visits are the same — repeat customers find new flavors on every drop.
4.3★ (76) -
Lulu's Bakery and Pantry
Lulu's Bakery and Pantry at 285 Derby Street is an American bakery and café running pastries, artisanal chocolates, coffee, soups, salads, and sandwiches — all with down-home charm. Special-occasion cakes and decorations available to order.
4.2★ (370)
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Camilla's Cafe & Breakfast
Camilla's Cafe & Breakfast at 140 Canal Street specializes in breakfast and baked goods with a Brazilian lean — empanadas, coxinhas, pão de queijo — alongside smoothies and desserts. Opens 5am weekdays, 6am Sunday. 4.9-star rating, friendly service, affordable pricing.
4.8★ (111) -
Odd Meter Coffee Co
Odd Meter Coffee Co is a Salem café open daily — weekdays 7am–4pm, weekends 8am–4pm. Toast online ordering and gift cards available.
4.8★ (524) -
Wolf Next Door Coffee
Wolf Next Door Coffee at 142 Derby Street is a local spot in Salem's historic Derby Street neighborhood pouring organic coffee, espresso, and teas alongside fresh pastries. A welcoming neighborhood café tucked into the foot-traffic district.
4.8★ (227) -
Crave
Crave is a North Shore café and bakery operating since 2016, specializing in made-to-order breakfast sandwiches, small-batch pastries, and handcrafted drinks. Multiple locations including Beverly and Salem.
4.7★ (288) -
On the Grind Cafe
On the Grind Cafe at 36 Jefferson Avenue is a Salem coffee shop run by two sisters with restaurant experience from Brazil — fresh coffee, breakfast, and sandwiches in a friendly atmosphere. Catering and private parties available.
4.7★ (233) -
Canal Street - Jaho Coffee Roaster & Bakery
Jaho's Canal Street location at 130 Canal Street is the roastery and bakery arm of Salem's first and oldest coffee roaster, complementing the Derby Street café. The shop is known for award-winning coffee and the region's most-talked-about Pumpkin Spice Latte, with light wine and spirits service alongside the coffee program.
4.6★ (706) -
Jolie Tea Company
Jolie Tea Company at 316 Derby Street is a Salem tea salon built around the slow ritual of taking tea — a European-inspired loose-leaf tea bar with high tea, afternoon tea, tea flights, pastries, and scones. The shop pitches itself as a place to linger past the duration of the cup, anchored on its tagline: Truth. Beauty. Tea.
4.6★ (516) -
Derby Street - Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar
Jaho's Derby Street location at 197 Derby Street is Salem's first and oldest coffee roaster, in operation 20+ years and known for award-winning coffee and the city's most iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte. Light food and wine service runs alongside the coffee program.
4.4★ (2042) -
Front Street Coffeehouse
Front Street Coffeehouse at 20 Front Street has been Salem's living room since 1996, pouring Jim's Organic Coffee alongside espresso, teas, smoothies, and sandwiches. Seasonal hours running 7am–5pm with online ordering.
4.4★ (491) -
Blackcraft Coffee
Blackcraft Coffee is tucked into the back-right corner of Blackcraft Salem at 253 Essex Street, designed to resemble a witch's cottage. The café serves specialty drinks and treats inspired by Witch City themes.
4.3★ (250) -
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
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.
4.3★ (2693) -
Starbucks Coffee Company
Starbucks at 144 Canal Street is the Salem location of the national coffee chain — espresso drinks, cold brew, teas, and grab-and-go pastries and sandwiches.
4.2★ (110) -
Dunkin'
Dunkin' at 352 Lafayette Street is the Salem location of the national chain — coffee, espresso, donuts, breakfast sandwiches, and quick-grab morning food.
3.5★ (37)
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Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe
Holy Cow Ice Cream Cafe at 181 Fort Avenue serves national award-winning homemade super-premium ice cream with creative flavor combinations and house-made mix-ins. Home of the 2022 North American Ice Cream Association's Flavor of the Year. Open year-round with Wi-Fi.
4.8★ (211) -
Melt Ice Cream
Melt at 60 Washington Street makes small-batch ice cream from real, local ingredients with allergen-friendly options at the core. Everyday flavors like vanilla and chocolate run alongside rotating seasonal lineups, vegan coconut-based scoops, and dairy-free sorbets.
4.5★ (728)
Desserts
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Harbor Sweets
Harbor Sweets at 85 Leavitt Street has been hand-crafting chocolates in Salem since the 1970s, working out of a former apothecary warehouse where the original apothecary cabinet still sits on display. Signature line is the Sweet Sloops, alongside truffles, assortments, and specialty collections.
4.6★ (211) -
Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie
Ye Olde Pepper Candy Companie at 122 Derby Street is America's oldest candy company, founded in 1806 and now in its fourth generation of candy makers. The Salem flagship is known for its signature Gibraltars (lemon and peppermint) and Blackjacks, all made by hand using the original 1800s recipes.
4.6★ (670) -
Kakawa Chocolate House Salem
Kakawa Chocolate House at 173 Essex Street is the Salem outpost of the Santa Fe-rooted brand, specializing in historic drinking chocolate elixirs alongside artisan chocolates, ice cream, and small-batch confections, all handmade on premises. Wi-Fi available.
4.5★ (345) -
The Chocolate Pantry
The Chocolate Pantry on Derby Street is a women-owned shop selling globally-sourced imported chocolates and confectionery — over 50 flavors, each piece hand-wrapped. They run vegan and sugar-free options alongside the core line, and handle customized favors, gift baskets, and corporate orders for events.
4.5★ (112) -
Curly Girl Candy Shop
Curly Girl Candy Shop at 140 Washington Street stocks bulk candy, lollipops, chocolate bars, nostalgic and novelty candy, and gifts. The shop runs a Sweet Support program raising monthly funds for local nonprofits, plus at-home birthday kits and catered candy buffets for events.
4.4★ (82) -
Popped! Gourmet Popcorn & Ice Cream
Popped! Gourmet Popcorn & Ice Cream at 84 Wharf Street on Pickering Wharf serves gourmet popcorn — premium, candy-coated, cheese, savory, vegan, and gluten-free options — alongside ice cream and milkshakes. Custom orders for events and corporate gifts.
4.3★ (135) -
Whimsy's Sweet Life
Whimsy's Sweet Life at 26 Front Street is an artisan shop selling local ice cream, fine chocolates, and a curated mix of self-care and magical gifts. The shop runs on a 'Radical Whimsy' philosophy with seasonal hours that extend on weekends.
4.3★ (65)
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Couch Dog Brewing Co
Couch Dog Brewing Co at 76 Lafayette Street is a microbrewery and taproom in downtown Salem with a focus on fun, aromatic, Asian-inspired ales in a relaxed setting.
4.9★ (138) -
East Regiment Beer Company
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.
4.6★ (210) -
Far From The Tree
Far From The Tree is a craft cidery on Jackson Street, established in 2013, specializing in hard cider made from local apples. The taproom also pours beers, wines, and non-alcoholic options, and runs live bands, food pop-ups, trivia, and craft nights on a regular calendar.
4.6★ (451) -
Notch Brewery & Tap Room - Salem
Notch Brewery & Tap Room at 283R Derby Street is a Salem brewery and beer garden with waterfront seating, European-style beer and food. Now serving wine and cider as of 2026. Open seven days a week, with a sister location in Brighton.
4.6★ (725)
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Witch City VFW
Salem VFW Post 1524 at 95 Derby Street has been serving Salem's veterans and community since 1927. The establishment is open to both veterans and the general public — daily food service with rotating specials, plus regular live music on Thursday nights and monthly meetings.
4.6★ (51) -
All Souls Lounge
All Souls Lounge at 282 Derby Street is a Salem cocktail bar specializing in vintage cocktails and gourmet grilled cheese, with a casual lounge atmosphere. Dine-in service plus online ordering.
4.5★ (477) -
O'Neills Pub & Restaurant
Lively, casual Irish bar with eclectic pub grub & imported beers, plus live music & DJ nights.
4.1★ (1021)
