Salem’s Restaurants And Nightlife
Salem is home to a treasury of great restaurants and eating places as well as a lively club and music scene.
Below, we’ve listed some of the many popular establishments where you can satisfy your appetite
and quench your thirst as you make your way around the city.
Adriatic Restaurant and Bar
155 Washington Street 978-741-4282
A warm interior and excellent cuisine—a winning combination that defines the Adriatic Restaurant & Bar. Their brick oven pizzas are always a hit, with excellent market-fresh fish dishes inspired by regions surrounding the Adriatic Sea. Adriatic Restaurant
All Souls Lounge
282 Derby St.
Our standards are based on the foundations of old-school hospitality: a welcoming atmosphere, sincere service, and affordable food and drink. Cold beer, warm conversation, and the best juke and vinyl selections on the North Shore. All Souls Lounge
Amazing Pizza And More
62 Wharf St. Pickering Wharf, (978)-594-4102.
AMAZING food from scratch with the highest quality ingredients – organic, non-GMO, natural, cold / expeller pressed oils, grass-fed meats & free-range poultry.
Amazing Pizza
Bambolina Wood Fired Pizza
288 Derby St, 978-594-8709
Italian “00” flour, San Marzano style tomatoes, fresh mozzarella and a 925° hand made wood-burning oven imported from Italy. Our approach is simple: use superior ingredients, rely on classic culinary technique, lean on the craft of integrity and 90 seconds later, a Bambolina pizza is ready for you to enjoy. Bambolina
Barrio
41 Lafayette St. 978-594-8854.
Established in 2012 in Tremont, OH, Barrio is known for having great food & service. We’ve been voted one of the top 10 taco stands in the United States, but we’re also known for our vast selection of tequila, whiskey, and beer. The atmosphere is casual with a unique energy that’s created from the combination of our decor, music, and staff.
Barrio
Bella Verona
107 Essex St. (978) 825-9911
A charming atmosphere and a true culinary experience. Giorgio and his staff prepare each dish to perfection. Enjoy a delicious Italian meal with a good glass of wine. Bella Verona
Boston Burger Company
133 Washington St. (978) 414-5910
Boston Burger Company delivers an over-the-top dining experience while reimagining the in our burgers, fries, and frappes. We’ve taken classic menu items and turned them into mouth-watering culinary adventures. Boston Burger Company
Boston Hot Dog Company
60 Washington St. (978) 744-4168. A chef-owned family business, Boston Hot Dog Company has been a neighborhood staple for 15 years. Chef Mike Denk continues the tradition with gourmet hot dog recipes made to please your appetite. Our menu features scratch-made toppings on all beef or vegetarian dogs in fresh baked buns. Boston Hot Dog Company
Brew Box
131 Essex St. 978-594-0064.
Brew Box is a tiny cafe right in the middle of downtown Salem, MA. Our shop is small but our hearts (and flavors!) are big. We are passionate about coffee, food, and the service industry and are so thrilled to share this love with the people, and visitors, of Salem!
Brew Box
Brodie’s Seaport
215 Derby St (978) 594-8490
A casual and lively eating and drinking place at the entrance to Pickering Wharf. Live entertainment makes this a popular night spot. Brodie’s Seaport
Casa Tequila
300 Derby St. (978) 224-2298. Casa Tequila is all about making people feel at home. High quality ingredients, traditional recipes, and dishes made from scratch and a welcoming family atmosphere make Casa Tequila the perfect gathering spot for any occasion. Casa Tequila offers more than 80 varieties of tequila, and our margaritas are never pre-made: fresh only! Casa Tequila
Couch Dog Brewing Company
76 Lafayette St. We are an AAPI-owned microbrewery and taproom based in downtown Salem, MA. Our focus is on fun, aromatic, and Asian-inspired ales, and we aim to bring some diverse and exciting flavors to Massachusetts’ thriving craft beer scene. First and foremost, we aim to have a positive impact on our community by fostering an inclusive environment, hosting events, promoting local eateries and businesses, and partnering with charity organizations. Couch Dog Brewing Company
Derby Restaurant
We are a community oriented restaurant with a scratch kitchen with a twist on comfort food, a focus on local craft beers and exemplary cocktails. Derby Restaurant
Eastern Regiment Beer Company
30 Church St. 339-245-2939. Our Salem MA Brewery & Taproom destination for events, family friendly atmosphere, live music, children’s activities and much more! Experience our hand built Brewery & Taproom while enjoying a wide selection of craft beer as you relax or participate in one of our many activities & events. Our outdoor covered patio is heated and dog friendly so you can sip beer with your best friend regardless of the weather. Eastern Regiment Beer Company
Engine House Restaurant
71 Lafayette Street 978-745-1744
Located in downtown Salem, Massachusetts, Engine House Restaurant is a great spot to grab lunch or dinner. Serving pizza, subs, pasta,
Italian, and American food. Engine House
Essex NY Pizza & Deli
Museum Place Mall, 2 E India Square Mall, (978) 741-1383. We offer casual, quick dining in the downtown core of the Witch City. While visiting our beautiful hometown please feel free to stop by for a slice of pizza, cold beer or a meal with the family. New York-style pizza, calzones & other casual eats round out the menu. Essex NY Pizza
Finz Seafood & Grill
76 Wharf St. Pickering Wharf 978-744-8485
Great food, a raw bar serving fresh seasonal oysters, jazz, a carefully chosen wine list and a stylish and sophisticated restaurant with a bright, lively copper-topped bar and lounge. Finz Seafood & Grill
Flying Saucer Pizza
118 Washington St. 978-594-8189
The Flying Saucer Pizza Company offers gourmet pizzas and craft beers in a funky cool urban setting. We offer our take on New York style pizza as well as vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free pies. Flying Saucer Pizza
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex Street 978-740-8882
We are a gathering place for locals and visitors alike to meet, relax, and have fun. Come on over, grab a light bite and enjoy one of our specialty coffee drinks. A popular haven for artists and musicians featuring a wide array of international beers. Gulu-Gulu Cafe
Hallowed Ground
87 Washington St. 978-744-9600
Follow the red light in the alley to the place where you want to both start and end your night: Hallowed Ground. Escape below ground to enjoy elevated cocktails and a curated beverage program. With a late-night menu and vibe reminiscent of an old-school lounge, Hallowed Ground is where you will want to be. Hallowed Ground
Howling Wolf Taqueria
76 Lafayette St. (978) 744-WOLF (9653)
The Howling Wolf Taqueria is the coolest cantina on the North Shore! The Howling Wolf Taqueria is a scratch kitchen! All items are prepared daily with fresh ingredients! Easily the Best Margaritas on the North Shore! Also try our Great Tequila Selection! Howling Wolf Taqueria
Jolie Tea Company
316 Derby St. 978-745-5654.
Jolie Tea Company is a European-inspired retail tea shop and tea cafe. We carry an extensive inventory of loose leaf tea from around the world as well as an extensive variety of tea accessories and sweet treats for your enjoyment. Jolie Tea Company
Koto Asian Grill & Sushi Lounge
90 Washington St. (978) 594 – 8681
At Koto, We Serve Fine Asian Cuisine With Variety Of Choices Such As Mongolian Beef And Salt & Pepper Calamari! Our Volcano Roll And Koto Roll Is The Most Popular Sushi Roll Here! Eat Fresh And Local! Koto
Ledger Restaurant
125 Washington St. 978-594-1908
Ledger is pleased to be a part of the downtown Salem community. This historically unique location houses a progressive New England concept, where traditional 19th-century dishes, cocktails, and techniques will be elevated with 21st-century resources. Ledger Restaurant
Life Alive Organic Cafe
281 Essex Street 978-594-4644
Our extraordinary food, space, and service are grown, supplied, prepared and designed with the health and vitality of our bodies, communities, and earth formost in our mind. LifeAlive Cafe
Lobster Shanty
25 Front St. (978) 745-5449
Great food, great service all served in a very casual atmosphere with absolutely no pretense. The Shanty has been serving the Good People of Salem for 30 years and is a local institution.You can even have beers with your dog on our patio, if the weather permits. Lobster Shanty
Longboards Restaurant And Bar
72 Wharf St. Pickering Wharf 978-745-6659
Eat and drink where the locals do! Award-winning lobster rolls and sandwiches, specialty pizzas, and more! Full menu until 11pm. Outside seating, ATM, Keno, 70″ TVs. Lunch and dinner. Longboards
Maria’s Sweet Somethings
26 Front St. (978) 825-9111
Gourmet sweet shop & ice cream parlor. Sumptuous chocolate, fine candy, unique and unusual gifts, wickedly rich ice cream. The most decadent place in town! Maria’s Sweet Somethings
Notch Brewery & Taproom
283 R Derby St. (978) 412-7674. A popular onsite brewery, taproom and riverside beer garden. Launched in 2010, Notch Brewing – named for the nick made to keep a record when you’re having more than one – was the first brewing company in the U.S. to focus exclusively on session beer. Notch Brewery
O’Neill’s Irish Pub
120 Washington Street 978-740-8811
A genuine Irish pub with a full menu for lunch and dinner. Entertainment with live Irish bands early Friday and Sunday and DJ and Karaoke on weekend nights. O’Neill’s
Olde Main Street Pub
121 Essex St. (978)-594-8188.
Salem’s hidden gem nestled amidst the city’s historic charm and located in the heart of downtown and steps from the world famous Peabody Essex Museum. Check out our cocktail specials along with an extensive beer, wine, Scotch & Irish Whiskey selection.
Olde Main Street Pub
Passage To India
Passage to India has an intensive menu including specialties from northern and southern India with a large variety of Vegetarian, Poultry, Lamb, Seafood, and Rice specialties. We also offer a full liquor bar, with an excellent selection of wines, beer and cocktails. Passage To India
Red’s Sandwich Shop
15 Central St. 978-745-3527
Red’s welcomes you to Salem’s most popular landmark for breakfast or lunch. The hearty food, reasonably priced, has won many awards over the years – for the North Shore’s best breakfast, best luncheon, best coffee and best bagels.
Red’s Sandwich Shop
Rockafellas
231 Essex St. 978-745-2411
A premier casual restaurant in historic downtown Salem, MA with superior food, drinks, entertainment and service. Live entertainment including rock, salsa, country, jazz, and big band in a comfortable, charming setting. Rockafellas
Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf St. Pickering Wharf 978-741-0555
Enjoy the waterfront views of Salem Harbor while indulging in our delectable entrées and refreshing libations. Extensive seafood menu along with burgers, pizzas and much more. Sea Level Oyster Bar
Settler
2 Lynde St. 978-744-2094.
With a long history working at Michelin-starred restaurants across the UK, Dubai, and US, Chef Aaron introduces a simple and approachable Mediterranean menu to Salem’s culinary scene. From the small family-run farm’s produce to the halibut off Marblehead docks, Chef’s food represents our community, building connection across farmers, fishers, cooks, and locals through food.
Settler
Super Slice Pizza
Garçon SuperSlice Pizza Pie Parlor is a street-front shop located in the heart of Salem, a casual eat-in or take-out classic pizza parlor serving a traditional New York slice combined with New Haven-esque char.
Super Slice Pizza
Thai Place
Church St. in Museum Place Mall 978-741-8008
Being the first Thai Restaurant in the North Shore area of Massachusetts, we are proud to present the unique taste, culture and sincerity of Thailand. For more than 10 years, we have served good food that made us become the favorite Thai restaurant for many local Salem residents as well as visitors. Thai Place
Turner’s Seafood At Lyceum Hall
43 Church St. 978-745-7665
Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall expands our culinary footprint presenting four generations of our family’s experience, expertise and passion with our signature, classic New England seafood for lunch and dinner, a lively oyster bar and Salem’s first, fresh, locally-sourced seafood market. Turner’s Seafood
Ugly Mug Diner
122 Washington St. (978) 745 – MUGG (6844)
We are a twisted American diner in the heart of Salem, Massachusetts. We are a foodie haven, not a greasy spoon. We’ve got bacon, beer & espresso. There is a soda jerk, hand cut fries, and biscuits with red eye gravy. Ugly Mug Diner
Village Tavern
168 Essex St. 978-744-2858
Located in the heart of Salem across from the Peabody Essex Museum. Begin the day with a tasty cheeseburger grilled the way you like it, and end the night with Smoked Wings, Live Entertainment & Pool. Fresh, honest food that one can enjoy at the bar, in a booth, table, or even outside in our quiet, but inviting Sidewalk Café’. Village Tavern
Witchside Tavern
283 Derby St. 978-741-4648.
Breakfast all day, lunch, dinner, kids menu, with full liquor bar and event nights. We also deliver!
Witchside Tavern
