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The Babe back bar - The Babe, Salem, MA

The Babe

4.8 (75)
$30 and under
American
268 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970-3641

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for creative cocktails
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Vegetarian-friendly
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

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Cocktail Bar
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Mon 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Delivery & takeout
  • Neighborhood
    Salem
  • Parking details
    None
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine

What 75 people are saying

The Babe reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.7Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro North

    Best Value

  • Boston Metro North

    Great for brunch

  • Boston Metro North

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
The Babe offers "delicious food" and "fantastic cocktails" in a "cute little place," perfect for date nights or casual brunches. Highlights include avocado toast and creative drink menus. Guests rave about the "amazing service" and friendly staff. Although experiences vary, the venue is praised for its cozy atmosphere and tasty fare.
75 Reviews
  1. Theresa

    Greater Boston20 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very fun neighborhood bar. I love the vibe, the crowd (very welcoming, lots of young people there and then us in our 50's rounding out the older crowd!). Server was great and we ended up there on Drag Trivia night which was a blast! Good food and good prices. Definitely a great addition to Salem!!

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  2. Kelly

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    1.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 1
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Terrible service. It took about 15-20 minutes after being seated for us to be asked for our drink order. We had two gluten free guests with our party and were told that the restaurant could accommodate (they even have gf substitutions on their menu). An hour after waiting for our food the waiter comes up and says that they won’t be able to accommodate for gluten free. They gave no reason as to why it took an hour for them to say something to us. They did comment that they were “swamped” but there were empty tables throughout the restaurant and we saw numerous parties get served food who arrived after us. We ended up just leaving. Never have I received such terrible service at a restaurant. It was truly shocking.

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  3. Christina

    Greater Boston6 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on April 26, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Good food, good service, cute little place. Nothing fancy but still good. Food was yummy

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  4. Brian

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 20, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great experience all around. Food was outstanding at brunch (highlight was the avocado toast). Really good drink menu. Only downside was no real breakfast options on the kids menu (not a huge deal breaker) We will be back to try the dinner options!

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  5. Stephen VIP

    Greater Boston150 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on April 13, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    both the staff and food are excellent in this place. great burgers and yummy vegetarian sandwiches. we'll be back!

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  6. Megan

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 17, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Delicious food, fantastic cocktails, excellent conversation with the bartender.

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  7. MaryEllen

    Greater Boston28 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I was so looking forward to trying The Babe. It was amazing! We had the cheeseburger, fries and lemon ricotta donuts with delicious jam! Can’t wait to go again.

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  8. elle

    Greater Boston1 review

    5.0

    Dined on February 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    amazing service! freddie was an exceptional host and was able to comfortably seat us within just a few mins! food was fabulous and the place was quiet, perfect for a date night, and lively!

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  9. Heidi

    Cleveland3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 14, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    Went for a valentines 3 course fixed price offering and every thing exceeded expectations. Excellent flavor in every dish served. Wine and food very good value. Sat in back and felt it was better choice than towards front door. Highly recommend

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  10. Craig

    Greater Boston2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on January 26, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a table in the back that was great for reconnecting with old friends. Food was excellent as was the service. Will return again.

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FAQs

The Babe offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 219-2210.

The Babe is rated 4.8 stars by 75 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 4 times today
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268 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970-3641

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Salem
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–11:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–11:00 pm Brunch Mon 12:00 pm–4:00 pm Sat, Sun 11:00 am–4:00 pm
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Gastro Pub, Cocktail Bar
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    None
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Delivery, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gender Neutral Restroom, Gluten-free Options, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wine
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