5 Best Historic Restaurants in Salem

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1. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

4.7

Exceptional(350)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 14 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!

2. Ellis Square Social

4.5

Awesome(724)

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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3. Landing Restaurant

4.9

Exceptional(438)

Price: Moderate

• American • Marblehead

Booked 31 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.

4. Post

4.7

Exceptional(177)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hamilton

Booked 24 times today

Even though Post is a new name for most of us, it has been an important part of South Hamilton history since 1924. The historic building at 16 Bay Rd. was home to the South Hamilton Post Office, and a place for residents to send and pick up letters. In response to the Great Depression, and a drop in the postage rate (from three cents to 2 cents), the Postmaster added more opportunities for residents to pick up their mail. At Post, which at the time was known as “the brick block building”, letters were piled on a table, and a bell was rung to let residents know that they could come and retrieve their mail. Keeping with that tradition, guests of Post will have an opportunity to “Ring the Bell”, which signifies that they have bought a beer for our hard working kitchen and waitstaff. Whether you are coming in to dine with family and friends, grabbing a drink and an appetizer, or picking up takeout on the way home, Post is here for you – rain or shine.

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5. Plat Du Jour Bistro at the Wenham Tea House

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4.6

Exceptional(5)

Price: Expensive

• French • Hamilton

Booked 8 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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5 restaurants available nearby

1. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

2. Ellis Square Social

3. Landing Restaurant

4. Post

5. Plat Du Jour Bistro at the Wenham Tea House

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