Ledger Restaurant & Bar

Name: Ledger Restaurant & Bar
Address: 125 Washington St, Salem, MA, United States, 01970
Telephone: (978) 594-1908
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.8

4.8

2270 Reviews

$31 to $50

American

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 1, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 92 times today

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Dining areas

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Elegant
Cuisines
American
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Phone number
(978) 594-1908
Website
http://www.ledgersalem.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Daniel Gursha
Private party facilities
Gather your guests and let us host you in Ledger’s private “Macomber Room.” Featuring a private bar, beautiful picture windows, and historic appointments, this private space can seat up to 55 guests for a sit-down dinner or 80 for a cocktail reception. Choose from a variety of our family-style, buffet, and hors d’oeuvre menus or work with Chef Daniel Gursha to create a menu that reflects your individual style and taste. Available for breakfast meetings, shower brunches, power lunches, celebratory dinners and more! Email our event planner, Ashleigh Moraga, today at ashleigh@ledgersalem.com for inquires.

Location
125 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
Neighborhood
Salem
Cross street
Essex Street
Parking details
We have parking available at 4pm everyday located at 39 Norman St. There is also nearby metered street parking.
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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What 2,270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.8

4.8 based on recent ratings

4.8Food
4.7Service
4.7Ambience
4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Boston Metro North
Great for brunch
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Innovative
Boston Metro North
Hot spot
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Great for fine wines
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Most Booked

2,270 Reviews

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JPMG
New York Area
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food, drinks and service were all absolutely amazing. Don’t miss the acorn squash with granola.
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Sarah
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 2 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We loved our visit so much that we came back the next day for lunch! Delicious food, great atmosphere, and wonderful team!
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EmilyE
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 5 days ago
overall5food5service5ambience5
We've been coming to Ledger for years now - the food never disappoints!
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MarisaB
New York Area
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing chicken and waffles, such a cool location with the old bank vault touches still on display, wonderful atmosphere and vibes. Great service!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
2 reviews
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Great service as always
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pattyc
Minneapolis
17 reviews
4.0
17 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
Venue was fun and lively on a Saturday evening at the communal table. Food was very good with a creative seasonal menu m. Would definitely recommend it!
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joec
Greater Boston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Love it here. We come every year for my wife’s birthday. Food is great, staff is great and the atmosphere is fantastic. I’ve recommended Ledger more times than I can count and will continue to do so.
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sarahc
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience4
very attentive customer service. fresh/quality food.
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OpenTable Diner
Miami
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Our server was very helpful and her suggestions were on point! Everything was very tasty even the festive drinks. We had the Wood-Grilled Half Giannone Chicken & Brandt Flat Iron Steak. I definitely can’t wait to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Food was delicious and our waitress was great! We ate outside under the heat lamps. It was prefect!
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful! Everything we ate was beyond delicious, and we loved that the portions were just right so we could try a variety of things (a must, because it’s all SO GOOD!). The steak was phenomenal, so were the popovers, apricot toast, calamari, and pork belly. Drinks and desserts were also👌 and our waitress was wonderful as well. A definite must-try if you’re in Salem! We can’t wait to try their brunch!
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OpenTable Diner
Charleston
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was great and the service was top notch. Thoroughly enjoyed it
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brian
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Lovely dinner, great service. I will go back again.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience2
Outdoor dining is horrible with the amount of bees. Very dangerous for some but everything was delicious food wise and service !
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KatherineC
Atlantic City
6 reviews
2.0
6 reviews
Dined on September 17, 2023
overall2food3service1ambience3
We went on a rough day for the restaurant. It wasn't too busy but they seemed overwhelmed. The hostess seemed very overwhelmed and may have been new. The food was good but I don't feel the need to return.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic tuna tartare! The oyster caviar appetizer is a solid addition to any order here. Duck cooked to perfection. Apple cheesecake to top it all off was the right call. Absolutely will be returning.
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karent
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing, as usual. Sat outside on a balmy September night, with my son. We ordered the popovers ( a must have) and they were perfect. Served with the marrow jus and a spicy butter. Both were wonderful with the popovers. I had the cauliflower curry emtree. The burst of flavors was one of the best things I have ever eaten. My son got the steak and it was cooked to perfection and was very flavorful. Service was impeccable!
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
9 reviews
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best place to eat is in Salem. If you haven't tried Ledger yet, I would recommend reserving a table ASAP. Great food selection, you can get and wide variety of dishes that complement your taste buds. Highly Recommend trying when in Salem.
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JuliaM
Alabama
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 13, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience5
Only one small glitch in our service. Our first server was amazing. The food was awesome and we had decided we wanted everything- appetizers, entrees, dessert, after dinner drinks. The Sommelier recommended a wonderful substitution for an icewine. Our original server was "cut" for the evening so she turned us over to another server. Essentially we had completed our dining experience and were only awaiting our check. Our second server came and introduced herself and then disappeared. It was impossible to catch her attention for any reason. We might have had another drink or coffee, but it felt like she couldn't be bothered. Our experience was not completely spoiled but this could have been handled quite differently.
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Kelsey
Richmond
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
We had a wonderful time at a bachelorette dinner! It was such a unique, special place to celebrate the occasion, and we got complimentary champagne for a toast with our dessert. Would absolutely go back again!
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PadraicJ
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food/drink and amazing service in a cool location. Highly recommend.
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MadelynC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food & great atmosphere. We were in Salem for a bachelorette and it was a great place to have a nicer dinner.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
What roses is there to say other than it was fabulous on all levels!! The food, cocktails, and service was an amazing experience all the way around!
Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on September 9, 2023
Thank you for the kind words
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Apple
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food was delicious. Everyone got something different and everyone enjoyed their meals. It was a bit loud inside but you could still have a conversation. Drinks were good as well.
Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on September 9, 2023
Thank you for the support!
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Drgreedypanda
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Pleasant fine dining without being overly pretentious A++
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lgrupephd
Tallahassee
16 reviews
5.0
16 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Lloyd did a great job with a special order cake for a birthday. Bar had innovative cocktails. Salmon and chicken and burger were great. Table service was great.
Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on September 9, 2023
Thank you very much! We will let the pastry team know you loved the cake!
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sevenperfumes
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time here. Sat outside. Service was great for a busy holiday weekend. The yellow tomato gazpacho was phenomenal, as were the popovers. Oysters were delicious and super fresh. Great wine and beer selection. We definitely recommend.
Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on September 9, 2023
Thank you for the kind words!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The food and service was excellent. We will definitely come back and refer friends and family
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Scott our sommelier was extremely knowledgeable about the extensive wine list. I had friends from Switzerland visiting and they were very impressed of his knowledge of Swiss wines and to even see some of those Swiss wines by the bottle on the wine list. We ended up having a Portuguese wine that paired wonderfully with the duck and the mushroom pasta. Truly an outstanding meal and dining experience! Can’t wait to attend one of their special wine dinners!
Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on September 2, 2023
Thank you for the kind words!
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NancyLee
Greater Boston
10 reviews
vip
5.0
10 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful food an service in a lively atmosphere. Look forward to our next visit.
Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on September 2, 2023
Nancy, thank you for visiting!
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jn7qx4v4
Greater Boston
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ledger is a great place. They could accommodate a larger group with a reservation, no problem. The service was phenomenal. We will definitely return.
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
6 reviews
4.0
6 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience5
Great first dinner in Salem! Really enjoyed the ambiance.
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Mandor
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on August 27, 2023
overall5food4service5ambience5
The specialty donuts and coffee were stellar. Spectacular service, l can't speak highly enough of the staff.
Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on September 2, 2023
Mandor, Thank you for the support!
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jennifer
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The apricot toast and the duck entree were both phenomenal. The specialty drink menu was so hard to choose from because they all sounded amazing. Presentation of both food and drinks were top notch. Would highly recommend this dining experience to friends!
Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on September 2, 2023
Jennifer thank you for the kind words.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
14 reviews
vip
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on August 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Try the duck! The food is elevated. The best restaurant in Salem. A must-try.
Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on September 2, 2023
Thank you for the support!
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AmeliaB
Greater Boston
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on August 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Perfect spot to take the in-laws for their anniversary! I cannot stress enough how wonderful the service was. The food is always 10/10, but the thing that makes this place so amazing is the attention to detail, the energy and kindness of the staff. I just can't rave enough about the place. It's pricey, but it's well worth it. We had a wonderful time and would go back again for any occasion in a heartbeat. It's our go-to choice for occasions!
Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on September 2, 2023
Amelia, Thank you for the high praise!
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ChalC
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ledger is a wonderful restaurant with inventive food, knowledgeable servers and an energetic vibe. I was struck by the enthusiasm of the employees as they supported each other to give customers the best possible experience.
Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on September 2, 2023
Thank you for the kind words!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
2 reviews
3.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall3food5service2ambience4
Came here on a Wednesday night and sat outside. The food was delicious but the amount of time it took to get anything was long. We waited 90 minutes for our entrees on a night that the restaurant didn't seem busy. The food is a little pricey so I would have expected better service.
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SaraG
Philadelphia
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Drove up to Salem from Virginia for the week and took my husband to Ledger for his birthday. The food was incredible, the staff and service were great, and the drinks were very good too. We truly believe we could have gotten anything on the menu and it would have been fantastic. The pop overs seemed to be popular so next time we will have to try them. My husband got the sirloin and I had the salmon, both were so delicious and perfectly cooked. We had the strawberry shortcake for dessert and they made it a little more special since it was his birthday, which was so cute and sweet. So glad we made it a point to come here for dinner.
Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on September 2, 2023
Sara thank you for the support!
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RuthP
Greater Boston
11 reviews
5.0
11 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Wonderful, as always. I always, ALWAYS bring out of town guests to Ledger. Dinner is lovely, but brunch is my favorite. Drinks, daily donuts, and meal selections are on point. Service is friendly and attentive, but not hovering. The hip-hop music is fun and joyful for a Sunday morning, which adds to the feel-good vibe. Highly recommended!
Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on September 2, 2023
Ruth we love brunch! Thank you!
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

You can order delivery directly from Ledger Restaurant & Bar using the Order Online button. Ledger Restaurant & Bar also offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 594-1908.

Ledger Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.8 stars by 2270 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

Oct 1, 2023

9:00 PM

Booked 92 times today

Order delivery or takeout

125 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970

Dining areas

Additional information

Cross street
Essex Street
Neighborhood
Salem
Hours of operation
Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
Cuisines
American
Dining style
Casual Elegant
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
We have parking available at 4pm everyday located at 39 Norman St. There is also nearby metered street parking.
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Daniel Gursha
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Website
http://www.ledgersalem.com/
Phone number
(978) 594-1908
Private party facilities
Gather your guests and let us host you in Ledger’s private “Macomber Room.” Featuring a private bar, beautiful picture windows, and historic appointments, this private space can seat up to 55 guests for a sit-down dinner or 80 for a cocktail reception. Choose from a variety of our family-style, buffet, and hors d’oeuvre menus or work with Chef Daniel Gursha to create a menu that reflects your individual style and taste. Available for breakfast meetings, shower brunches, power lunches, celebratory dinners and more! Email our event planner, Ashleigh Moraga, today at ashleigh@ledgersalem.com for inquires.

Ledger Restaurant & Bar

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information

Popular dishes

Tuna Tartare

Wood-Grilled Half Giannone Chicken

Curried Cauliflower

Menu

What 2,270 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Screening

FAQs

Does Ledger Restaurant & Bar offer delivery through OpenTable or takeout?

How is Ledger Restaurant & Bar restaurant rated?

Is Ledger Restaurant & Bar currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Order delivery or takeout

Dining areas

Additional information