Hawthorne Hotel Dining

Name: Hawthorne Hotel Dining
Address: 18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA, United States, 01970-4056
Telephone: (978) 825-4311
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.4

4.4

177 Reviews

$30 and under

American

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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!

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:45 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:45 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:45 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Phone number
(978) 825-4311
Website
http://www.hawthornehotel.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA 01970-4056
Neighborhood
Salem
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

New England Cheese Board$30.00
Rotating selection of goat, cow and sheep milk cheeses, house-made accoutrements, spiced nuts, crisp breads and local honey
Vegetable Quesadilla$14.00
Roasted peppers, caramelized onions, scallions, sautéed mushrooms, cheddar-Jack cheese, pico de gallo, sour cream
Wicked Nachos$14.00
Cheddar-Jack cheese, scallions, jalapeños, pico de gallo, sour cream
Garlic and Rosemary Pumpkin Hummus$13.00
Pepitas, EVOO, carrot, celery, grilled pita
Artisan Pretzel Bites$16.00
Oven-baked, sea salted, maple-mustard dip
Chicken Wings$16.00
House-brined, carrots, celery, bleu cheese Choice of plain or buffalo
Baked Brie$15.00
Cranberry apple chutney, honey-pepper olive oil, French bread
Buffalo Fried Brussels Sprouts$16.00
Crumbled bleu cheese, pickled red onions, drizzled honey, housemade buttermilk ranch dip

Salads, Soups & Sides

Add to any salad: grilled or blackened chicken $6 | shrimp $10 | salmon $12 | seared or fried tofu $12

Hawthorne Caesar Salad$15.00
Romaine lettuce, sun-dried tomato, garlic croutons, Parmesan cheese, house-made Caesar dressing
- Enjoy This as a Wrap with Chicken and Choice of Side$16.00
Raspberry Chicken Salad$20.00
Mesclun greens, flame-grilled chicken, Mandarin oranges, spiced pecans, raspberry vinaigrette
Fall Quinoa Salad$17.00
Chilled tri-colored quinoa, tender greens, roasted beets, caramelized sweet potato, shaved red onion, goat cheese, salted pistachio, spiced pear vinaigrette
Steve's Seafood Chowder (The Favorite)
Named after the late Steve Nelson, Hawthorne's Executive Chef for over 30 years, this unique version includes shrimp, scallops, haddock, clams and potatoes in a creamy New England-style soup
- Cup$10.00
- Bowl$12.00
Garden Vegetable Soup
Tomato broth base, carrot, celery, onion, zucchini, squash, bell peppers, cauliflower, kale, black beans
- Cup$8.00
- Bowl$10.00

Baskets and Side Salads

Classic French Fries$10.00
Parmesan Truffle Fries$12.00
Sweet Potato Fries$12.00
Beer-Battered Onion Rings$10.00
House-Made Potato Chips$8.00
Parmesan Truffle Chips$10.00
Side Garden Salad$6.00
Side Caesar Salad$8.00

Main Selections

Burgers & Sandwiches

Served with your choice of seasoned French fries, sweet potato fries, coleslaw, cucumber salad, or house-made potato chips; Parmesan truffle fries or beer-battered rings +$4

The 1925 Burger*$18.00
8oz. prime beef burger stacked with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, red onion and pickle chips
Sweet Onion Bleu Burger*$20.00
8oz. prime beef burger, Great Hill bleu cheese, rocket arugula, bacon-fig jam
Gourmet Grilled Cheese$15.00
Smoked cheddar, muenster, apple chutney, caramelized onions, spinach, roasted garlic butter
Grilled Portobello Mushroom$15.00
Brie cheese, caramelized onion, sautéed spinach, roasted pepper, open-face on grilled sourdough
Open-Face Meatloaf Sandwich$18.00
Warm and layered, buttermilk mashed, spinach, mushroom gravy on grilled sourdough
French Dip$22.00
Shaved roasted beef, Swiss cheese, caramelized onion, sautéed mushrooms, on grilled focaccia with roasted garlic butter, served with house jus
B.L.A.T$16.00
Applewood-smoked bacon, mashed avocado, fresh greens, mayo, tomato, on grilled sourdough
Fried Haddock Sandwich$18.00
Topped with lettuce and tomato on grilled brioche, served with home-style tartar

Entrées

8oz. Char-Grilled Filet*$36.00
Herb-marinated, sliced, classic béarnaise, grilled asparagus, roasted garlic mashed potatoes
Chicken Marsala$28.00
Seared chicken breast, wild mushrooms, sautéed green beans, buttermilk mashed potatoes
Grilled Salmon*$34.00
Apple cider glaze, celery root puree, roasted Applewood bacon Brussels sprouts
Baked New England Haddock$32.00
Sherry-seasoned Ritz, garlic spinach, rice pilaf
Creamy Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese$24.00
Caramelized butternut squash, brown butter-sage crumb
Hawthorne's Pasta (The Favorite)$26.00
Grilled chicken, plum tomatoes, asparagus, smoked mozzarella, fresh basil
Fried Haddock$30.00
French fries, coleslaw, home-style tartar
Tavern Meatloaf$28.00
Bacon-wrapped, wild mushroom gravy, whipped potato, sautéed green beans
Bolognese$28.00
House recipe of beef, pork and red wine, tossed with cavatappi and topped with freshly shaved Parmesan
Coconut-Curry Bowl$18.00
Sticky coconut rice topped with creamy curry sauce and sautéed vegetables

What 177 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.4

4.4 based on recent ratings

4.4Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston Metro North
Great for brunch

177 Reviews

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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined 2 days ago
overall4food4service5ambience5
Very comfortable, attractive room. Excellent service. Cesar salads was good. Onion rings heavy and disappointing. Sandwiches were fine. Deserts were enjoyable.
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BrendaS
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
Always pleasant. The best place to meet friends over the holidays. Very festive and warm. Service is great and I always enjoy my meal.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious!! Our waiter did a great job. The music was very nice. We enjoyed everything about our experience there.
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LouuseM
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The atmosphere was warm and inviting. All of the food we ordered was delicious. The wait staff is amazing!
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CarolynD
West Palm Beach
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
A wonderful holiday evening at The Tavern. Warm atmosphere, friendly service at a classic venue. We loved everything about it.
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johnt
London
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
delicious food and a wonderful ambience. love this place.
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erin
Denver
43 reviews
vip
5.0
43 reviews
Dined on November 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Absolute coziest dining experience. The food was great, and we felt so comfy. Love the arm chairs and the fireplace!
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MelanieD
New York Area
13 reviews
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful dinner! Meatloaf wrapped in bacon reminded me of grandma’s. Pub feel with an old world charm and ambiance. Brandon was a very polite and attentive server. Will be dining again this evening since so nice and staying at this amazing hotel!
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Songbirds
Philadelphia
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience3
Beautiful room, comfortable seating. Poor service, food was disappointing and cold. Very disappointing overall. Was expecting a lovely holiday experience with old friends in an elegant setting. The setting was lovely, but the piano was overpowering and the pianist was not a professional musician. I think they are extremely understaffed and that is probably a contributing factor
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StevenA
New York Area
1 review
vip
2.0
1 review
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Made a reservation at Nathaniel’s and when we get there they have a wedding. Wait for bar seats for an hour in the tavern. Management didn’t apologize or seem to care or even help us get a table or anything. Food was nothing special.
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ElizabethB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Bacon brie veggie burger, portobello mushroom sandwich, excellent sweet potato fries!
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AlexandraB
1 review
3.0
1 review
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall3food5service5ambience1
Reservation required and pricy menu but the noise level of a sports bar. Very disappointed.
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Lulu
Greater Boston
3 reviews
1.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 10, 2023
overall1food1service5ambience1
We reserved table at the Tavern and they put us in Nathaniel’s and only said they couldn’t put us in the Tavern after we waited for 20 minutes. The food was very unappetizing from appetizers to entree. The service was friendly. We have always enjoyed eating at the Hawthorn, however we have noticed a negative change in the food in the past couple of years.
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DeniseB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful atmosphere! The service was great and the food was delicious. We will be back!
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Jgil
Greater Boston
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on November 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food and excellent service (Matt). This is always a good choice but especially around the holidays.
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Heather
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I made a reservation on a whim and had such a great experience. The staff, food, and ambiance was all incredible
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MarkM
Washington DC
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a warm and cozy atmosphere with good food, really nice staff, and greet service.
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BillD
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hawthorne eggs Benedict was awesome ! Actually more food than I could eat. Wife’s omelette was a good size and she couldn’t finish it either! Service was excellent
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MelG
Pittsburgh
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 1, 2023
overall3food3service4ambience4
Great service. However, the food was subpar and overpriced. We ordered the nachos, coconut curry, french dip, creme brulé, & the chocolate torte cake. The nachos were burnt and overly simplistic, something that could have easily been made at home and been better. The entrées were adequate. The desserts were incredibly small portions. Again, it was just overly priced for food that wasn't great. Despite that, I would recommend dining here for the service and the ambiance.
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OpenTable Diner
St. Louis
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful service and excellent food! We also had speciality cocktails that were delicious. Definitely recommend!
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CaitlinC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service, and excellent food. Would highly recommend it.
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Jackie
1 review
1.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience1
As a guest visiting Salem I would not recommend this restaurant. We made a reservation 2 weeks in advance to prepare for our visit since it's the busier season. We ended up having a bigger lunch but we still wanted to try this restaurant. We arrived early and it took a few minutes for us to be seated, no problem since we were early. Once seated however we told the server we weren't sure on food we might just do apps or dessert with drinks. Our server was ok but not overly nice, but, the what I presume is, the manager Lori was incredibly rude. After the server dropped off the menu for dessert we were forced to relocate to the bar because they had a 7 top coming in so basically if you weren't spending a ton of money you need to move. They also proceeded to move the table behind us who were actively eating dinner. I've worked in hospitality and restaurants for 18 years and that is NOT how you treat customers. If you are unable to manage your reservation list and time your tables to accommodate your guests perhaps you should reevaluate your reservation parameters. Due to the rude behavior of Lori we opted to not eat, quickly finished our drinks and left. Allison the bartender was absolutely lovely and was the only redeeming quality of our experience.
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OpenTable Diner
Las Vegas
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great customer service ….Food and drinks very good fun place to eat In Salem ..
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NicoleM
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our first time dining at your restaurant. Everything was outstanding from the food to the ambiance. Our server Adam knocked it out of the park! He went above and beyond to make sure we were all taken care of! Thank you Adam for taking part to make our girls trip to Salem absolutely amazing 🩵
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CGCG
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall4food5service4ambience4
The food was delicious and the seats were comfy. However, it felt like the menu items were very expensive just for the sake of being expensive. The kitchen was also out of the onion rings I ordered and substituted with partial fries, which was disappointing considering that we made a reservation well in advance and paid a lot of money to eat here. I wouldn’t eat here again, but would recommend it to everyone to see what it’s like inside, at least.
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alainalovee
New Orleans
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Great breakfast place! They served the best coffee I’ve ever had at a sit-down restaurant, and they are not skimpy with the food portions.
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StephenS
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
All good, entertainment fabulous. No complaints re the food, but I was dining with a vegan and I joined in. I am not vegan but found the experience tolerable.
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BarbaraE
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Your hotel is awesome. Had a wonderful time visiting Salem and the hotel. Location was terrific. The tavern and restaurant were great to have at our hotel. Loved our stay!!!
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BarbaraB
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great atmosphere, wonderful service and excellent cuisine.
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Kate
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall2food2service1ambience3
Wasn’t worth the trip for what it was. It was cute, but the service was horrible. The food took over an hour, and the waitress was rude.
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LoreleiW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Had the Shrimp Sweet Corn Risotto, and it was flawless. Risotto was cooked to perfection.
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JoyP
Orlando
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a reservation for 3 for 6:00 pm. Some friends of ours made the decision to drive down from Dartmouth. Our hostess was so gracious and kind that she worked her magic and was able to accommodate all 5 of us. She went ABOVE AND BEYOND!
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JessicaV
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall3food5service4ambience5
We went here on a Friday night with reservations first weekend in September. There was a wedding going on but the tavern wasnt crowded. We picked this based on the website saying it was casual dining with a kid friendly menu. Going there I def felt a bit underdressed in jean shorts but Im sure its nothing they arent used to. We asked about if they had chicken tenders and french fries for our 7 year old and was told "uh Im not sure, let me bring out a kids menu". At which point he brought back one kids menu an activity book even though we had two kids which caused some dissention between our kids but we were already seated for 30 mins at that point. I found it odd he didnt know if they had chicken tenders since there are like 4 things on the kids menu. The food was really really good though. Everything was really good. My glass of wine was a strict pour if not under poured which is only an issue for me at that price point. We also got the spicy paloma which was good but isnt really a paloma by any means. Definately would go back though.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
2.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall2food2service2ambience2
Food was ok. A bit dated and mediocre menu in my opinion. Live music was good.
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Emma
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great place, beautiful venue and great service. Wine was a bit less expensive than other fancy restaurants. Don't worry about the dress code a lot of tourists were wearing flip flops and jeans .
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AliceM
Orlando
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The service and food were exceptional. Highly recommend! I was glad I had made a reservation because it was quite busy. There was a wedding going on while we were there so the food came out slowly but we didn’t mind at all. The seafood chowder was delicious!! One in our party has celiac and our server was attentive and spoke to the kitchen about what was safe for her and we all truly enjoyed our meal. The spicy Paloma was also delicious. I look forward to going back!
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MariahRoze
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was amazing but they didn’t take our meal order for over an hour. We were there for a bachelorette dinner and they gave us all a free drink, which was amazing! Our waitress and host were very kind and fun.
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KristinaC
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lovely breakfast at Nathaniel’s. The service was fantastic as was the food and overall ambiance. Would definitely recommend!
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KristinaC
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Small but well thought out menu. Excellent service and delicious food. Would definitely eat there again.
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Alissa
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fish tacos were excellent. Good variety of drink options. Quaint but classy atmosphere.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings

Screening
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Hawthorne Hotel Dining offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 825-4311.

Hawthorne Hotel Dining is rated 4.4 stars by 177 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 7, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 26 times today

Order delivery or takeout

18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA 01970-4056

Dining areas

Additional information

Neighborhood
Salem
Hours of operation
Breakfast Mon–Fri 7:30 am–10:45 am Sat, Sun 8:00 am–10:45 am Lunch Daily 11:00 am–4:45 pm Bar Daily 11:00 am–11:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–8:45 pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Hotel Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Beer, Cocktails, Indoor Fireplace, Non-Smoking, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.hawthornehotel.com/
Phone number
(978) 825-4311

Hawthorne Hotel Dining

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Appetizers

New England Cheese Board$30.00

Vegetable Quesadilla$14.00

Wicked Nachos$14.00

Garlic and Rosemary Pumpkin Hummus$13.00

Artisan Pretzel Bites$16.00

Chicken Wings$16.00

Baked Brie$15.00

Buffalo Fried Brussels Sprouts$16.00

Salads, Soups & Sides

Hawthorne Caesar Salad$15.00

Raspberry Chicken Salad$20.00

Fall Quinoa Salad$17.00

Steve's Seafood Chowder (The Favorite)

Garden Vegetable Soup

Baskets and Side Salads

Classic French Fries$10.00

Parmesan Truffle Fries$12.00

Sweet Potato Fries$12.00

Beer-Battered Onion Rings$10.00

House-Made Potato Chips$8.00

Parmesan Truffle Chips$10.00

Side Garden Salad$6.00

Side Caesar Salad$8.00

Main Selections

Burgers & Sandwiches

The 1925 Burger*$18.00

Sweet Onion Bleu Burger*$20.00

Gourmet Grilled Cheese$15.00

Grilled Portobello Mushroom$15.00

Open-Face Meatloaf Sandwich$18.00

French Dip$22.00

B.L.A.T$16.00

Fried Haddock Sandwich$18.00

Entrées

8oz. Char-Grilled Filet*$36.00

Chicken Marsala$28.00

Grilled Salmon*$34.00

Baked New England Haddock$32.00

Creamy Pumpkin Macaroni and Cheese$24.00

Hawthorne's Pasta (The Favorite)$26.00

Fried Haddock$30.00

Tavern Meatloaf$28.00

Bolognese$28.00

Coconut-Curry Bowl$18.00

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Hawthorne Hotel Dining offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Hawthorne Hotel Dining restaurant rated?

Is Hawthorne Hotel Dining currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information