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1. Ledger Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2644)

Price: Expensive

• American • Salem

Booked 30 times today

This historically unique location houses the new restaurant from Matt O'Neil chef/owner of The Blue Ox in Lynn. O'Neil collaborates with Executive Chef, Daniel Gursha, formerly of Bambara, Cambridge and A Voce and Bouley in New York City, offering a progressive New England concept, where traditional 19th-century dishes, cocktails, and techniques will be elevated with 21st-century resources.

2. The Babe

4.6

Exceptional(64)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 17 times today

Welcome to your friend neighborhood bar and sandwich shop. Tucked away on Lafayette Park, just a block from the downtown and seaport neighborhoods of Salem, MA, The Babe is the perfect place to rendezvous after work for a cocktail, grab a bite with friends, or get together for a late night celebration. We take pride in our scratch kitchen with a menu inspired by Northeast sandwich culture and cuisine; touching on fan favorites from Philly to NY, and of course, Boston! Our menu includes specialties like house-ground cheese burgers, loaded Italian subs with freshly sliced salumi, crispy and cheesy mozzarella pockets, crispy wings, and more. The dining room and bar have a casual but intimate feel with high ceilings, updated vintage architectural features, and warm deco-lighting. The Babe also features live performances several nights a week as well as a cozy backyard patio in the warm weather season. Parties larger than 10 guests should contact the restaurant directly for booking

3. The Derby

4.5

Awesome(244)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 4 times today

*WE WILL NOT BE TAKING RESERVATION THROUGH NOVEMBER 3RD. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY DISAPPOINTMENTLocated within walking distance to Salem Old Town Hall & Witch History Museum right in the heart of downtown Salem, The Derby is scratch restaurant focused on unique, locally sourced, American fare with great and unique cocktails and a vast selection of Draft Beer! We have large televisions throughout the restaurant, windows from ceiling to floor, and a beautiful patio for those warm days! Whether you are out to watch the game, catch up with old friends, or just enjoy a nice night out on the town, The Derby is here to meet all of your needs. Feel free to ask our team for recommendations if you are visiting form out of town... Salem is not just about the witches.*Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm*We do apologize but we do not take reservations for outdoor seating. The patio is sat on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for understanding.

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4. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

4.5

Awesome(309)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 20 times today

Nathaniel’s Restaurant at the Hawthorne Hotel offers a perfect start and end to any day. The morning hours are bright with the wall of windows, the plates are creative and include all the Breakfast favorites; Pancakes, Waffles, our Hearty Hawthorne Breakfast, and our Famous house-made Hawthorne Corned Beef Hash!Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Nathaniel’s transforms into a lounge-like atmosphere, with candles, live piano and acoustic entertainment or ambient music playing from our brass gramophone. Sit beside the baby grand piano, beneath the famed author’s portrait, or in front of the historical culinary tribute cabinet and you will find there is a reason our guests have loved Nathaniel’s Restaurant for decades.Our Tavern restaurant offers a comfortable pub style atmosphere, with our toasty fireplace and warm ambience, you can't help but sink into our comfy arm chairs, while sipping a hot toddy! Join us to experience our Executive Chef, Vanessa Still's, fantastic menu!

5. Finz Salem

4.5

Awesome(2577)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Salem

Booked 37 times today

Surrounded by windows overlooking the Salem Harbor, Finz offers guests lively waterfront scenery in a comfortable open concept interior. Of particular note is the 40 seat bar which flows from dining room to lounge, floor to ceiling nautical wall, hand painted lobster octopus mural, open style kitchen and built-in raw and sushi bars. In warmer months, the outdoor patio dining along the water is superb, with spots in the shade or the sun to enjoy a libation or light bites. With events centered around local arts, Finz is the place to experience Salem.

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6. Sea Level Oyster Bar- Salem

4.4

Awesome(883)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Salem

Booked 26 times today

2 floors boasting spectacular views of the Salem Harbor, offering waterfront dining on our seasonalpatio. Featuring fresh seafood, raw bar, pizzas and sandwiches, 20 craft beers and cocktails.

7. Toscana Forno

4.7

Exceptional(358)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Peabody

Booked 26 times today

At Toscana Forno, we want you to feel like you’re at home. That’s why we’re so excited about our new restaurant in South Peabody.When you step through the doors of Toscana Forno, you’ll be transported from your everyday life into a place where no one is rushing around, there’s no stress and everyone is having fun. You can relax with friends, enjoy the company of family or even just take some time out for yourself and sit back with a glass of wine while you wait for your meal—or two.What makes us different? Well, we’ve got an amazing, knowledgeable staff and exciting menu full of delicious comfort food that’s sure to satisfy even the pickiest eater in your group (and if it doesn’t, you can always order something else!). We also serve up some seriously delicious drinks that pair perfectly with our food!We’re open seven days a week and have plenty of space for large groups or smaller gatherings too—whatever kind of night you’re looking for, we’ve got it covered!

8. Pots

4.8

Exceptional(106)

Price: Expensive

• Chinese • Peabody

Booked 7 times today

Pots is on OpenTable. Make a reservation today! We look forward to seeing you

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9. Daniella's Ristorante - Peabody

4.6

Exceptional(2690)

Price: Expensive

• Italian • Peabody

Booked 37 times today

Daniella’s Ristorante is best described as a true Italian dining experience... Classic Italian dishes, an elegant European-inspired wine list, and creative cocktails in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere with the hint of big city charm you have come to love from our restaurants.

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10. Bonefish Harry's - Beverly

4.5

Awesome(430)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beverly

Booked 17 times today

Bonefish Harrys is a west coast style tiki themed restaurant featuring west coast tacos, fresh local fish, great smash burgers, handcrafted tiki cocktails as well as steak, chicken and vegetarian options. We are located a short 2 minute walk to The Cabot theatre and a quick ten minute Uber ride from downtown Salem.

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Mihika
Rhineland-Palatinate •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 3 days ago
One of the most carefully curated wine lists within the area. There’s a great mix of classical appellations and producers, along with, highlights of new talent and fresh styles of vinification. A lot of credit to Scott, whose affability and knowledge can always be counted on. Ledger is the perfect pairing for a wine afficanado of any standing. Food-wise, I’m always a fan of the Tuna Tartare and the Duck. I also highly recommend whatever the seasonal desert is.
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Ledger Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Salem
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4.7
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Linda
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
We celebrated my son's Birthday tonight. Everything was just perfect!
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Finz SalemPrice: Expensive• Seafood• Salem
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4.5
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Beverly
Seattle / Eastern Washington •2 reviews
5.0
Dined on Dec 24, 2024
Our CD server Katie was phenomenal. Knowledgeable about the menu and wines friendly, courteous. The mait tre de accommodated us by getting us in earlier because we had to get up early the next day
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Hawthorne Hotel DiningPrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.5
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Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 3, 2024
Our Bartender was excellent! The food was amazing! We got the steak and eggs and the breakfast wrap! Absolutely amazing!! Can’t wait to go back! But the star was the lemon ricotta donuts served warm with homemade jam!!!
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The BabePrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.6
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Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Aug 24, 2024
First time visitor. The food was delightful! Shared a buffalo cauliflower and it was amazing! The portion was good size for 2 or more. The pork belly burger was great! Had to take 1/2 home. My friend had theFerby burger and couldn't finish hers either. Will be back for sure!
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The DerbyPrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.5

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34 restaurants available nearby

1. Ledger Restaurant & Bar

2. The Babe

3. The Derby

4. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

5. Finz Salem

6. Sea Level Oyster Bar- Salem

7. Toscana Forno

8. Pots

9. Daniella's Ristorante - Peabody

10. Bonefish Harry's - Beverly

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