Best Casual Restaurants in Salem

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1. The Babe

4.6

Exceptional(63)

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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2. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

4.5

Awesome(301)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 17 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

4.8

Exceptional(244)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 3 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. Sea Level Oyster Bar- Salem

4.4

Awesome(883)

Price: Moderate

• Seafood • Salem

Booked 6 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.

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5. Daniella's Cafe & Market - Danvers

4.8

Exceptional(1662)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Danvers

Booked 35 times today

HOMEMADE ITALIAN DISHES, SANDWICHES, SALADS AND DESSERTSOur made to order take-out menu has been updated and reflects all of your Daniella's Cafe favorites including TRUFFLE FRIES!! Also, our "Family Dinners" are now able to be ordered any time of day! Did someone say Tenderloin and Risotto for lunch?? Yum! We still have our cases stocked with Prepared Foods and Pastries available for purchase in our Market. Don't forget to snag that bottle of White or Red to complete your Italian experience. Remember our motto EAT PASTA...DRINK WINE...BE ITALIAN!

6. Ellis Square Social

4.5

Awesome(684)

Price: Moderate

• International • Beverly

Booked 14 times today

Ellis Square Social is a neighborhood restaurant and craft cocktail bar located in historic Ellis Square, in the heart of downtown Beverly. Our Depression era building features a bustling dining room, with an authentic tin ceiling, reclaimed wood floor, period lighting, and tufted banquette, providing a warm and comfortable space for an evening out. Casual diners have the choice to seat at our beautiful cast pewter bar for a classic cocktail or craft beer as well as high tops around the bar and counter seating on the window overlooking Cabot Street. At Ellis Square Social, we believe in serving an outstanding home-made product in a sustainable and responsible way, while helping the local economy by buying from local producers.

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7. Pellana Steakhouse

4.8

Exceptional(4102)

Price: Very Expensive

• Steakhouse • Peabody

Booked 54 times today

We serve the finest Prime Grade Steaks and Chops as well as the freshest seafood that arrives daily and is simply prepared to express its true flavor. Our award winning wine list is a shining example of our caliber of restaurant. It boasts over 400 bottles of the finest varietals from The United States, Italy, France, Germany, South America & beyond. Come join us for an intimate dinner, a gathering of friends & family or a nightcap at the bar. We’ll show you why so many call us the North Shore’s best "Boston Experience."

8. A & B Burgers

4.7

Exceptional(343)

Price: Moderate

• Gastro Pub • Beverly

Booked 13 times today

A&B Burgers is one of those restaurants, one that has transitioned into a dining scene based around hospitality, creative menus and a space driven by the energy of the bar. Not everyone feels like eating a burger and with that in mind, we built a menu that offers options for those times. We have guests who have been dining with us for 8 years now and have never eaten one of our award-winning burgers, instead, they enjoy sharing a few small plates to start and then order entrees with a bottle of wine. Just because we are so well known for our award-winning burgers doesn’t mean that’s all we do well. You’ll need to come in and experience this for yourselves and we promise you it will be worth it!veryone isn’t looking for the same casual restaurant experience that is so common these days. We are working daily to elevate our restaurant from a predictable neighborhood restaurant to one that offers a change from the norm and excites with each visit.

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9. Bonefish Harry's - Beverly

4.5

Awesome(425)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beverly

Booked 11 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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10. Paradiso Ristorante

4.9

Exceptional(499)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Swampscott

Booked 9 times today

Paradiso Ristorante is a family-friendly restaurant located across from the Swampscott train station. Small kitchen with big flavors. Executive Chef Benedetto Carenza from Avellino, Italy prepares Italian cuisine that will make you want to lick your plate. All menu items are cooked to order. Quality is our number one priority. Enjoy the ambiance of our “soon” newly renovated lounge and dining room. The casual atmosphere of our lounge offers 6 flat screen TVs, along with our dining room, outdoor heated patio and outdoor tent.

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Lindavip
Greater Boston •49 reviews
5.0
Dined 2 days ago
Consistently terrific. The food, the waitstaff and the management are always amazing. Everything was prepared to order, and they were no errors. We had a very enjoyable experience with our entire family.
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Daniella's Cafe & Market - DanversPrice: Moderate• Italian• Danvers
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4.8
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Dennis
Greater Boston •17 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
Very pleasant!! Wait staff were very professional friendly and courteous! Requested to sit by the fireplace and our request was granted! Everyone was friendly and polite!
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Hawthorne Hotel DiningPrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.5
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Connie
Greater Boston •5 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 20, 2024
Em was a fabulous server. Food was delicious. Wines were good, not fantastic, but they grew on you. Fisherman’s Platter, fish and chips and lobster roll and clam strips were enjoyed by all. Overall a lovely evening.
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Sea Level Oyster Bar- SalemPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Salem
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4.4
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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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la
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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4.8

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16 restaurants available nearby

1. The Babe

2. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

3. The Derby

4. Sea Level Oyster Bar- Salem

5. Daniella's Cafe & Market - Danvers

6. Ellis Square Social

7. Pellana Steakhouse

8. A & B Burgers

9. Bonefish Harry's - Beverly

10. Paradiso Ristorante

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