The Derby
Additional information
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
- Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
- Phone number
(978) 740-2337
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Executive chef
Adam Kopplin
- Private party facilities
The Derby is a great spot to host your next private event. Our Function Coordinator is onsite and will assist you in planning your event. We specialize in rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, weddings & baby showers as well as any corporate gathering.
- Neighborhood
Salem, Massachusetts
- Cross street
New Derby Street
- Parking details
There are several Parking lots in the area within a light walking distance to the restaurant and ample street parking throughout the city.
- Entertainment
Weekly events include Trivia Nights on Tuesdays, Live DJ’s every Friday and Saturday night and our amazing brunch buffet served every Sunday from 10am-2:30pm.
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
Menu
Brunch every saturday & sunday 10:00am - 2:30pm. American fare + seasonal cocktails + craft beer. Ask about the beer of the week. Check out our latest local tap takeover on our cocktail menu!
Snacks
Bacon Fat Biscuits$6.00
local honey butter
Deviled Eggs$6.00
local free range eggs, spicy mayo, pickled peppers, crispy bacon
Pretzel Coated Tenders$10.00
plain, house buffalo, carolina BBQ or regret sauce
Slow + Low Smoked Wings$14.00
plain, house buffalo, carolina gold or regret sauce
Solo Nachos$12.00
cheese, diced tomatoes, fresh jalapeño, sour cream + salsa
Fried Green Tomatoes$8.00
chive dijon aioli
Soups & Greens
add to any salad: grilled chicken or fried chicken $4, steak tips $6
Clam Chowder$6.00
thick north shore style - clams, potatoes, bacon crumble
Caesar$10.00
romaine & kale, hard boiled egg, caesar dressing, crouton, parmesan
Southwest Salad$12.00
romaine, grilled corn, roasted peppers, black beans, cotija cheese, smoked tomatoes, tortilla strips
Watermelon & Feta Salad$12.00
fresh watermelon, feta cheese, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
Summer Salad$11.00
local grown mesclun greens, cucumbers, backyard tomatoes, pickled red onion, roasted peppers, grilled corn, shaved carrots, house balsamic
Handhelds
served with steak fries
Flat Top Burger*$14.00
two 4oz patties, american cheese, texas toast, sauteed onions, special sauce
Prime Rib Dip*$15.00
shaved prime rib, cheddar, onion straws, horseradish mayo, au jus side
Nashville Hot Fried Chicken$13.00
crispy fried chicken breast, sweet slaw, house pickles, nashville honey hot
Southern Fried Fish Sandwich$15.00
cornmeal crusted fried fish, sweet slaw, lettuce, tomato, remoulade, french bread
Shrimp Po Boy Tacos$16.00
cajun fried shrimp remoulade, sweet slaw, avocado, grilled corn tortillas
Mains
Sirloin Tips*$19.00
honey bourbon glaze, grilled mushrooms & onions, texas toast, whipped potatoes
Fish & Chips$16.00
local haddock fries, battered onion ring, sweet slaw, tartar, lemon
Chicken & Waffles$15.00
fried breast, thigh & tender meat, house made waffle, apple butter, maple syrup, hot sauce
Mac & Cheese$14.00
cheesy sauce, buttery panko crumb top
BBQ Half Chicken$16.00
baked beans, slaw, cornbread, corn, watermelon
Fish Tacos$17.00
crispy fried fish, hot sauce aioli, cilantro lettuce, fries & slaw
Sides
$4
Whipped Potatoes
Fries
Tots
Seasonal Vegetable
Baked Beans
Sweet Slaw
Sweets
$7
Cookie Sliders
chocolate chip cookies, oreo ice cream, chocolate sauce
Fried Snickers
snickers candy fried in a crispy shell, vanilla ice cream, chocolate & peanut butter drizzle
Take Out Family Style
Mac & Cheese
- 1/2 Pan (Serves 2-3)$30.00
- Full Pan (Serves 4-5)$55.00
Caesar Salad
- 1/2 Pan (Serves 2-3)$15.00
- Full Pan (Serves 4-6)$25.00
Chowder Heat & Serve
- Quart (Serves 2-3)$12.00
Heat & Serve Prime Rib
- 24 oz (Serves 1-2)$34.00
- 32 oz (Serves 3-4)$40.00
- 48 oz (Serves 4-5)$50.00
Chicken & Waffles
house made waffles, buttermilk fried tenders, thigh & breast, hot sauce, maple & whipped honey butter
- Serves 2-3$35.00
- Serves 4-6$65.00
Nacho Kit
chips, our signature cheese blend, pico, salsa, sour cream
- Serves 2-3$15.00
- Serves 4-5$25.00
Sirloin Tips
raw marinated / fully cooked
- Raw Quart$20.00
- Cookea Quart$20.00
Mashed Potatoes
- Quart$9.00
Cole Slaw
- Quart$9.00
Green Beans
- Quart$9.00
Corn Bread
- 1/4 Sheet$8.00
- 1/2 Sheet$12.00
Drinks
Cocktails
Strawberry Rose Sangria$11.00
Ggazela rose, cruzan strawberry rum, st germain, simple syrup, lemon, cranberry, soda water float
Summertime Smash$12.00
four roses bourbon, orange bitters, mango puree, mint leaves
Spicy Mamacita$12.00
ghost tequila, agua fresca (watermelon puree), lime, watermelon cubes, splash of bitterman's hell fire bitters, soda water
Shangri - La Sunset$11.00
malibu coconut rum, pineapple syrup, coco lopez, lime, strawberry puree, orange bittrs, float of bacardi dark rum
Persephone$12.00
new amsterdam vodka, st germain elderflower, house simple, lemon, sparkling wine, pomegranate and orchid ice
Little Miss "Gin" Dependant$10.00
tangueray gin, aperol, and bubbles
Nitro Draft Espresso Martini$12.00
vodka, kahlua coffee liqueur, irish cream, cold brew concentrate
Mint to Be$12.00
ketel cucumber & mint, fresh cantaloupe, fresh cucumber, framboise, truly hard seltzer
Derby Daily Seltzer$12.00
made with fresh fruit of the day and truly pure draft seltzer
Shots & Combos
Pickle Back$7.00
paddy's irish, whiskey & house, pickle brine
Shift Drink$10.00
pbr draft and shot of fernet
Champagne Dreams$10.50
miller high life and shot of fireball
Bottles & Cans
Bottles
Bud Light$5.00
Budweiser$5.00
Miller Lite$5.00
Coors Light$5.00
Corona$6.00
Corona Light$6.00
Mich Ultra$5.00
Odoul's Non Alcoholic$5.00
Cans
Narragansett Lager$4.00
tall boy
White Claw Dark Cherry Seltzer$6.00
Glutenberg Pale Ale$7.00
Wine
Prosecco, Martini & Rossi
- 187ml$10.00
Pinot Grigio, CA Donini$8.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Cono Sur$8.50
Sauvigncn Blanc, Giesen$10.00
Chardonnay, Two Vines$8.00
Chardonnay, Jam Cellars Butter$12.00
Rosé, Prophecy$9.00
Rosé, Stoller$12.00
Pinot Noir, Pebble Lane$8.00
Pinot Noir, Roche de Bellene$12.00
Malbec, Finca la Linda$10.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Carnivor$9.00
Cabernet Sauvignon, Pedroncelli$12.00
Crafty Locals
Sam Adams Seasonal, Jamaica Plain$6.00
Notch Left of Dial, Across the Street 4.3%$6.00
Wachusett Blueberry, Westminster 4.5%$6.00
Downeast Seasonal Cider, East Boston$6.00
Harpoon Rec League, Boston 5.9%$6.00
Bentwater Sluice Juice, Lynn 6.5%$6.50
Lord Hobo Free Bird, Woburn 5.5%$6.50
Mighty Squirrel Sour Face, Waltham 5% (13 Oz. Tulip)$6.50
beer of the week: a rotating local brewery
Neighbors to the North
Fiddlehead IPA, VT 6.2%$6.00
Allagash White, VT 6.5%$6.50
Seltzer
Truly Pure Draft Seltzer, Jamaica Plain 5%$5.50
Gotta Have It
Pabst Blue Ribbon, CA 4.7%
- Regular$3.00
- Pitcher$11.00
Bud Light, MO 4.2%
- Regular$5.00
- Pitcher$18.00
Corns Light, CO 4.2%
- Regular$5.00
- Pitcher$18.00
Pacifico, Mexico 4.5%
- Regular$6.00
- Pitcher$23.00
Blue Moon Belgian White, CO 5.4%
- Regular$6.00
- Pitcher$23.00
Angry Orchard Rose Cider, OH 5.5%
- Regular$6.00
- Pitcher$23.00
Guinness, Iretand 4.2%
- 20 Oz. Pour Only$8.00
What 186 people are saying
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- 4.5Food
- 4.8Service
- 4.4Ambience
- 4.2Value
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Safety precautions
Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Sealed or wrapped utensils used
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available
Physical distancing
- Limited number of seated diners
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
FAQs
The Derby is rated 4.6 stars by 186 OpenTable diners.
Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.
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189 Washington St Salem, MA 01970
Additional information
- Cross street
New Derby Street
- Neighborhood
Salem, Massachusetts
- Hours of operation
Mon–Fri 12:00 pm–12:00 am Sat, Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
- Cuisines
American, Comfort Food
- Dining style
Casual Dining
- Dress code
Business Casual
- Parking details
There are several Parking lots in the area within a light walking distance to the restaurant and ample street parking throughout the city.
- Payment options
AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
- Executive chef
Adam Kopplin
- Entertainment
Weekly events include Trivia Nights on Tuesdays, Live DJ’s every Friday and Saturday night and our amazing brunch buffet served every Sunday from 10am-2:30pm.
- Additional
Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
- Phone number
(978) 740-2337
- Private party facilities
The Derby is a great spot to host your next private event. Our Function Coordinator is onsite and will assist you in planning your event. We specialize in rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, weddings & baby showers as well as any corporate gathering.