Best Brunch Restaurants in Salem

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AmericanFrenchSpanishGreekComfort FoodAfternoon Tea

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HamiltonMarbleheadMelrosePeabodySalem

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CharmingGood for business mealsGood for groupsGood for special occasionsGreat for brunchGreat for fine wines

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All dining options

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9 restaurants available nearby

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A photo of Ledger Restaurant & Bar restaurant

1. Ledger Restaurant & Bar

4.7

Exceptional(2749)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• American • Salem

Booked 64 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.

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2. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

4.8

Exceptional(365)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 11 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!

3. The Derby

4.7

Exceptional(264)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 3 times today

Located 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.

4. The Babe

4.4

Awesome(78)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 2 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

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5. Landing Restaurant

4.6

Exceptional(463)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• American • Marblehead

Booked 33 times today

Established in 1972, The Landing has stood the test of time—and the elements—as a beloved coastal dining destination for Mother's Day Brunch or Mother's Day Dinner. Nestled right on Marblehead Harbor in the heart of the Historic District, our unbeatable "On the Water Harbor Views" are just the beginning.Enjoy fresh seafood straight from the dock, alongside hand-cut steaks, tender duck, and a wide range of vegetarian and gluten-free options. Our signature chowder is a local favorite, and our extensive wine and cocktail lists pair perfectly with any meal.Whether you're relaxing on the outdoor Deck or Patio with harbor views, savoring dinner in one of our cozy private dining rooms, or enjoying a night of live music, The Landing offers something for everyone. Located just steps from Fort Sewall, Crocker Park, and the Jeremiah Lee Mansion, it’s the perfect spot to experience the best of Marblehead.

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6. Not Your Average Joe's Peabody

4.4

Awesome(614)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Peabody

Booked 2 times today

From our famous focaccia and dipping oil, to our legendary pizza, salads, and sandwiches, we offer something for everyone at Not Your Average Joe's. Come in for fan favorites like our Mustard Crusted Chicken or Steak Tips, stay for the extended list of wines, craft beer, and crafted cocktails. We serve an extensive gluten free menu, happy hour, weekend brunch, and have full-service lunch and dinner 7 days a week in the dining room or bar area.Not Your Average Joe's Peabody is a family-style restaurant that offers a bar area, main dining room, and wide array of seating options from high tops to booths to community tables. Our restaurant sits in the beautiful Northshore Mall near Sears, Legal Sea Foods, and the Sears Auto Center. Located just off Yankee Division Highway, it has easy access to Lahey Medical Center Peabody, the Salem Country Club, Bishop Fenwick High School, Endicott Square Shopping Center and more.

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7. Plat Du Jour Bistro at the Wenham Tea House

4.4

Awesome(28)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• French • Hamilton

Booked 10 times today

Plat Du Jour Bistro's cuisine is French influenced Mediterranean cuisine inspired by Chef Patrick Lord's Coastal New England roots. Wine and cocktails are a tremendous part of every meal, and we offer a variety of such in a range of prices. Our elegant dining room and lounge is a lovely part of the Wenham Tea House. In the spring and summer our outdoor patio space provides some of the most relaxing al fresco dining in the area.

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8. Ithaki Modern Mediterranean

4.7

Exceptional(1329)

$$$$Price: Expensive

• Mediterranean • Peabody

Booked 5 times today

PLEASE CALL US FOR RESERVATIONS AT 978-356.0099ITHAKI continues to delight the senses - cuisine steeped in tradition yet innovatively crafted, warm and professional service, elegant dining rooms. Please join us in savoring our Greek and Mediterranean cuisine, food created under the warmth of the sun and enjoyed in the spirit of friendship and camaraderie.

9. T'ahpas 529

4.6

Exceptional(34)

$$$$Price: Moderate

• Spanish • Melrose

Booked 4 times today

A lively modern Spanish and Mediterranean restaurant with unique specialties from around the globe.Our superior Spanish wines and local micro brews will transport you to the amazing tapas-bar tradition of small-plate dining. Our vast selection of Tapas ranging from jamón Ibérico, patatas bravas, to pimientos de padrón and camarones al ajillo, we will bring the essence of Spain to you here in Melrose.

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BrennaVIP
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Amazing as always! The service and food is always great.
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Hawthorne Hotel DiningPrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.8
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SVIP
Philadelphia County •46 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
A favorite- always consistently delicious and great service. Many thanks
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Ledger Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Salem
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4.7
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Gidget
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 6 days ago
Wonderful atmosphere inside the restaurant and on the outside deck, which is covered and awesome to sit in on a sunny day overlooking the ocean and lots of boat activity. We had a party of five and everyone enjoyed their meals and their cocktails. I have gone to this restaurant many times...The restaurant management and the staff are terrific and consistently great!!
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Landing RestaurantPrice: Moderate• American• Marblehead
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4.6
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bobVIP
Greater Boston •9 reviews
5.0
Dined on Jul 3, 2025
Our server was great, Julie was her name I believe. Not necessarily a high end atmosphere, more just fun. I had the salmon with a delicious sauce. We enjoyed it a lot and will be back.
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The DerbyPrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.7
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Theresa
Greater Boston •21 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 15, 2025
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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The BabePrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.4

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