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Ledger Restaurant & Bar, Salem, MA
Ledger Restaurant & Bar, Salem, MA
Ledger Restaurant & Bar, Salem, MA
Ledger Restaurant & Bar, Salem, MA
Ledger Restaurant & Bar, Salem, MA

Ledger Restaurant & Bar

4.8
4.8
2270 Reviews
$31 to $50
American
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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2 people

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
  • 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.
  • 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

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

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro North

    Great for brunch

  • Boston Metro North

    Innovative

  • Boston Metro North

    Hot spot

  • Boston Metro North

    Great for fine wines

  • Boston Metro North

    Lively

  • Boston Metro North

    American

  • Boston Metro North

    Most Booked

2,270 Reviews
  1. 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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  2. 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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  3. 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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  4. 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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  5. 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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  6. 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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  7. 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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  8. sarahc

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 23, 2023

    overall5food4service5ambience4
    very attentive customer service. fresh/quality food.

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  9. 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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  10. 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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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. 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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  14. 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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  15. 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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  16. 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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  17. 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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  18. 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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  19. 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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  20. 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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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. 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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  24. 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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  25. 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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  26. 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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  27. 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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  28. 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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  29. 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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  30. 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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  31. 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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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. 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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  35. 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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  36. 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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  37. 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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  38. 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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  39. 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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  40. 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

2 people

9:00 PM


Booked 92 times today

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ledger Restaurant & Bar

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
  • 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.
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