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- OTOpenTable DinerGreater Boston •3 reviews5.0Dined 1 day agoSuch a cute spot and a great oasis away from the Halloween craziness.More infoHotel Salem - The RoofPrice: Moderate• Tex-Mex• Salem•4.4
- CCliffy14London •2 reviews5.0Dined 2 days agoYou get a great vibe as you enter. We were 1.2 an hour early and the hostess said we could be accommodated immediately or if outside table then close to our booking time. It was such a lovely day in October that we requested outside . We sat at the bar for 10 mins and then called for our table . You will be spoiling fir choice . I greedily ordered mussels with spaghetti ( spicy) followed by fish strew . Totally indulgent but wonderful. My wife had a shrimp starter and then crab cakes - we were very happy indeed !!More infoFinz SalemPrice: Moderate• Seafood• Salem•4.5
- JCJenniferCGreater Boston •2 reviews5.0Dined 3 days agoWe had a great experience. Halloween drinks were delicious and amazing pizza and wings!! Only downfall was that we booked the reservation 1 month ahead and at the restaurant we were told we could only order from their "special pumpkin brunch menu" until 2:30p. We were bummed out because we were looking forward to trying many things on the menu that we weren't able to order.More infoRivalry Sports Lounge and KitchenPrice: Moderate• Contemporary American• Salem•4.1
- SSpeciallunchGreater Boston •2 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Very nice ambience. Was a bit disappointed in the seafood chowder but rest of meal was very nice. Service a bit slow but understandably so.More infoHawthorne Hotel DiningPrice: Moderate• American• Salem•4.5
- THTomHvipGreater Boston •27 reviews5.0Dined on Jan 1, 2023Brunch at Ledger, as always excellent! I strayed from the usual three dishes I alternate between and ordered the pastrami has with sunny side up eggs. It was delicious. The service was attentive, friendly and professional. Ledger never disappoints!More infoLedger Restaurant & BarPrice: Expensive• American• Salem•4.8
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The historic city of Salem is a great place to find a bite to eat. A coastal city with a downtown that is cradled by the ocean, Salem's food scene starts with a multitude of fresh seafood options. Enjoy raw oysters, sushi, or lobster rolls while you look out over the water. Of course, you can always warm up with a big bowl of New England clam chowder. There are also plenty of quaint bistros and fun gastropubs to choose from. If you're looking for something a little more exotic, head to an American fusion restaurant or an authentic international restaurant.
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