Guidebook for Salem, MA
Food scene
Settler is, in our opinion, the best restaurant in town by far. The food is on par with many Michelin restaurants, seriously. Make sure to book a reservation early because they fill up weeks in advance!
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Settler
2 Lynde StSettler is, in our opinion, the best restaurant in town by far. The food is on par with many Michelin restaurants, seriously. Make sure to book a reservation early because they fill up weeks in advance!
Fun, casual New England seafood. Best lobster rolls in town.
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The Lobster Shanty
25 Front StFun, casual New England seafood. Best lobster rolls in town.
A great Italian/Asian restaurant all in one building. Bambolina offers excellent brick-oven pizza and hand-made pasta, and Kokeshi serves high-quality Asian street food, noodles and soup.
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Bambolina
288 Derby StA great Italian/Asian restaurant all in one building. Bambolina offers excellent brick-oven pizza and hand-made pasta, and Kokeshi serves high-quality Asian street food, noodles and soup.
Go to The Hotel Salem on Essex Street and take the elevator to the top floor for Salem’s only rooftop restaurant and bar. Small bites and cocktails with a trendy vibe.
The Roof
Go to The Hotel Salem on Essex Street and take the elevator to the top floor for Salem’s only rooftop restaurant and bar. Small bites and cocktails with a trendy vibe.
Cute café with great vegetarian options. They host events all the time (concerts, brunches, trivia nights, etc), also have an extensive beer and cocktail menu.
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Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StCute café with great vegetarian options. They host events all the time (concerts, brunches, trivia nights, etc), also have an extensive beer and cocktail menu.
Huge sports bar with cocktails on tap, great burgers, and a lively scene.
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The Derby Restaurant & Bar
189 Washington StHuge sports bar with cocktails on tap, great burgers, and a lively scene.
Excellent seafood with a casual, seafaring vibe. Located by the wharf, great spot for pre-boat cruise food and drinks.
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Finz
86 Wharf StExcellent seafood with a casual, seafaring vibe. Located by the wharf, great spot for pre-boat cruise food and drinks.
Local brewery that makes- in our opinion- the best beer in Salem! They host events and pop-ups all the time, and also serve small bites and sandwiches from the kitchen.
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East Regiment Beer Company
30 Church StLocal brewery that makes- in our opinion- the best beer in Salem! They host events and pop-ups all the time, and also serve small bites and sandwiches from the kitchen.
Every town needs a good Irish bar, right? With $4 beers and specials running every day of the week, plus live Irish music and night DJ dance parties on weekends, what's not to love!
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O'Neills Pub & Restaurant
120 Washington StEvery town needs a good Irish bar, right? With $4 beers and specials running every day of the week, plus live Irish music and night DJ dance parties on weekends, what's not to love!
Sightseeing
Our go-to for Salem Harbor cruises! They offer many times and options plus a full bar. The sunset cruise is our favorite, and if you're here in the summertime, don't miss the Thursday night concert cruises!
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Mahi Harbor Cruises & Private Events
24 Congress StOur go-to for Salem Harbor cruises! They offer many times and options plus a full bar. The sunset cruise is our favorite, and if you're here in the summertime, don't miss the Thursday night concert cruises!
A world-class museum with a focus on local history and culture, the PEM is absolutely worth a stop during your visit. Special exhibitions run year-round, so be sure to check their website!
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Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StA world-class museum with a focus on local history and culture, the PEM is absolutely worth a stop during your visit. Special exhibitions run year-round, so be sure to check their website!
Great for tourists interested in the history of the Salem Witch Trials, you'll be shown a theatrical performance (with animatronic actors) in a converted historical church.
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Salem Witch Museum
19 1/2 N Washington SquareGreat for tourists interested in the history of the Salem Witch Trials, you'll be shown a theatrical performance (with animatronic actors) in a converted historical church.
Hop on the trolley and get the full tour of the city from a knowledgeable guide!
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Salem Trolley Inc
8 Central StHop on the trolley and get the full tour of the city from a knowledgeable guide!
For walking tours, we recommend Black Cat. Offering tours throughout the day and evening, they also have an excellent storefront with gifts and other curious items for sale.
Black Cat Curiosity Shoppe
For walking tours, we recommend Black Cat. Offering tours throughout the day and evening, they also have an excellent storefront with gifts and other curious items for sale.