A curated set of standout tables and local favorites.
Local favorites & classics
Settler. Downtown Salem · Mediterranean-inspired — Chef Aaron Chambers's intimate wine-bar restaurant emphasizes seasonal, locally sourced ingredients and scratch-made pastas in a cozy room on Lynde Street.…
Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall. Downtown Salem · New England Seafood — A family with 100 years in the fish business operates this classic oyster bar and seafood grill in the historic Lyceum Hall building (1843). Famous for…
Finz Seafood & Grill. Pickering Wharf · Seafood and Sushi — A 23-year Pickering Wharf institution with floor-to-ceiling harbor views, a 40-seat raw bar, and a menu ranging from local oysters and chilled lobster to maki…
Sea Level Oyster Bar. Pickering Wharf · Seafood and Raw Bar — Two floors of waterfront dining overlooking Salem Harbor, open daily until midnight with a sustainable raw bar, 20 craft beers, craft cocktails, and outdoor…
Bella Verona Ristorante. Downtown Salem — Essex Street · Italian — An established Italian trattoria on Essex Street offering handmade pastas, classic entrees, and a curated wine list in an elegant but approachable room.…
Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall, Salem, MA. 43 Church St · 4.7★ (4,551 reviews)
Finz Salem. 86 Wharf St · 4.5★ (3,457 reviews)
Village Tavern | Bar & grill. 168 Essex St · 4.4★ (3,741 reviews)
Cafés, bakeries & casual
Ledger Restaurant & Bar. Downtown Salem · Progressive New England — Set inside the circa-1818 former Salem Savings Bank with original vault doors intact, Chef Daniel Gursha (2022 James Beard nominee) delivers wood-fired New…
Bernadette. Downtown Salem · French-inspired — A warm, market-driven French bistro from the same husband-and-wife team behind Settler. Classic preparations with local, seasonal ingredients and an unpretentious…
Red's Sandwich Shop. Downtown Salem · American Breakfast and Lunch — Salem's most beloved breakfast institution since 1945, occupying the c. 1766 Old London Coffee House on Central Street — a Revolutionary-era gathering…
Ugly Mug Diner. 122 Washington St · 4.5★ (2,305 reviews)
Derby Street - Jaho Coffee Roaster & Wine Bar. 197 Derby St · 4.4★ (2,071 reviews)
Coffee Time Bake Shop. 96 Bridge St · 4.7★ (1,265 reviews)
Goodnight Fatty. 1 Washington Square W · 4.8★ (1,020 reviews)