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Seafood
Dube’s Seafood Restaurant
(978) 744-9531 | 317 Jefferson Avenue, Salem
For more than 50 years Dube’s has been serving up fresh seafood. Enjoy your lunch or dinner in the restaurant’s casual atmosphere. From stuffed haddock to grilled salmon their menu is full of famous local favorites including the best fried clams in Salem.
Finz
(978) 744-8485 | 86 Wharf St, Salem
For a spectacular meal with an amazing waterfront view, dine at Finz. This restaurant, featuring an innovative raw bar, overlooks the beautiful Salem Harbor. Everyone--landlubbers and seafood fanatics alike--can find something delicious on their menu.
The Lobster Shanty
(978) 745-5449 | 25 Front Street, Salem
Located on the intersection of Front Street and Artist's Row, Lobster Shanty offers great outdoor seating and a stellar seafood menu. Seating is limited and the wait during peak times may be long--but Lobster Shanty is well worth the wait. Phantom Gourmet selected the Lobster Shanty as a Hidden Jewel in Salem.
Opus
(978) 744-9600 | 87 Washington Street, Salem
There’s no better place in town to get sushi than at Salem’s Opus. This quirky, yet progressive restaurant combines eastern and western flavors to create unique sushi rolls and cocktails at their large, modern bar. The Opus Underground lodge also offers lively evening entertainment.
Sea Level Oyster Bar
(978) 741-0555 | 94 Wharf Street, Salem
Oysters, clams, shrimp and lobster are the main stars of this menu and pair nicely with a cold beer. Enjoy your entree with a side of fried pickles while soaking in unmatched views of the Friendship replica cargo ship and Salem Harbor.
Turner's Seafood
(978) 745-7665 | 43 Church Street, Salem
Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall provides classic lunch and dinner fare, creative daily specials, authentic shuck and serve oyster bar and the city’s only seafood market. Turner's boasts arguably the most unique restaurant space on the North Shore.
Italian
Adriatic
(978) 594-1832 | 155 Washington Street, Salem.
Inspired by the regions of the Adriatic Sea, Adriatic’s menu is full of market-fresh seafood with a Mediterranean twist. Their full wine list of imported blends were selected to enhance the food’s flavors.
Bambolina
(978) 594-8709 | 288 Derby Street, Salem
Using superior ingredients, homemade dough and classic Italian culinary techniques, every Bambolina pizza is handcrafted to perfection. Your taste buds will be transported to Naples, Italy, as you enjoy your artisanal pizza.
Bella Verona
(978) 825-9911 | 107 Essex Street, Salem
This intimate trattoria offers an extensive selection of authentic Italian cuisine. For dessert, indulge in a homemade cannoli. The restaurant is small with limited seating. We recommend calling ahead and making a reservation.
Flying Saucer Pizza Company
(978) 594-8189 | 118 Washington Street, Salem
Flying Saucer masters the art of pizza making. With a menu built on seasonal ingredients, Flying Saucer offers a unique and healthy menu. Whether you’re an omnivore, vegetarian, vegan or gluten-free, Flying Saucer has a diversity of pies to satisfy all your pizza cravings.
Bistros & Cafes
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
(978) 740-8882 | 247 Essex Street, Salem
Located just around the corner from the Salem Inn, Gulu-Gulu Cafe is a bohemian bistro offering an eclectic cafe menu alongside coffee, beer and wine. This sister restaurant to the Flying Saucer hosts a number of live performers.
Ugly Mug
(978) 745-6844 | 122 Washington Street, Salem
Brunch lovers, look no further. The Ugly Mug Diner offers all the traditional breakfast options, with a collection of sinfully delicious twists. Whether you’re in the mood for a waffle topped with chunks of peanut butter cups, bacon, banana and whipped cream or for eggs benedict, Ugly Mug has a variety of sweet and savory menu items. For the latte and hot chocolate lovers, enjoy an extensive list of unique drink options.
Life Alive
(978) 594-4644 | 281 Essex Street, Salem
This holistic food restaurant was founded on the belief that good food nurtures the soul and spirit. Featuring an organic vegetarian menu, they offer healthy and flavorful dishes and smoothies.
Mercy Tavern
(978) 741-4436 | 148 Derby Street, Salem
Mercy Tavern is committed to delicious, locally sourced and sustainably produced food and drink, and we place tremendous value in fun, friendship and community, so much so that a percentage of every customer’s tab goes directly to organizations that help our community.
Red's Sandwich Shop
(978) 745-3527 | 15 Central Street, Salem
Enjoy heart breakfast all day and classic sandwiches in what was the London Coffee House, circa 1698, also a meeting house for revolutionaries during the War of Independence.
Brothers Taverna
(978) 741-4648 | 156 Derby Street, Salem
Brothers Taverna can cater to the couple on a date or to a large crowd of tourists pouring in. With a full bar they serve cold beer and great cocktails. Go in early for breakfast, a healthy lunch or great evening dining experience with entertainment or watch a local game.