Food Scene
A fun, casual, lively place. Food is always good, classic American and New England seafood. Great views of the water and has covered outdoor seating
77 locals recommend
Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf St A fun, casual, lively place. Food is always good, classic American and New England seafood. Great views of the water and has covered outdoor seating
Perfect spot for a romantic, cozy evening. Really great food. Great mixed drinks. Dimmed lighting, pillows, a fireplace and candles. No outdoor seating though so ideal for a rainy day or chilly night.
18 locals recommend
Olde Main Street Pub
121 Essex St Perfect spot for a romantic, cozy evening. Really great food. Great mixed drinks. Dimmed lighting, pillows, a fireplace and candles. No outdoor seating though so ideal for a rainy day or chilly night.
The best breakfast/brunch place in town. There's usually a wait so get there early
37 locals recommend
Ugly Mug Diner
122 Washington StThe best breakfast/brunch place in town. There's usually a wait so get there early
Good for brunch or a light lunch. Love their charcuterie plate. Great beer selection. Also a popular night spot for live music with a sort of grunge crowd
67 locals recommend
Gulu-Gulu Cafe
247 Essex StGood for brunch or a light lunch. Love their charcuterie plate. Great beer selection. Also a popular night spot for live music with a sort of grunge crowd
This is my favorite spot for a casual night out. Great food with outdoor seating and nice views of Derby Square and live music on the weekends
22 locals recommend
The Lobster Shanty
25 Front StThis is my favorite spot for a casual night out. Great food with outdoor seating and nice views of Derby Square and live music on the weekends
Salem Farmers Market
32 Essex StEvery Thursday 3-7pm, you can't miss it for fresh produce
Best coffee in the area hands down - if you can make it out of town. If you want to rent a bike you could bike over the scenic Beverly-Salem bridge to get here
24 locals recommend
Atomic Cafe
268 Cabot StBest coffee in the area hands down - if you can make it out of town. If you want to rent a bike you could bike over the scenic Beverly-Salem bridge to get here
Coffee Time Bake Shop
96 Bridge StA little bit outside of town but they have amazing pastry's
Great sandwiches and fresh baked goods for breakfast on the go
42 locals recommend
A & J King Artisan Bakers
48 Central StGreat sandwiches and fresh baked goods for breakfast on the go
A classy date night kind of place, modern with a big menu so there's something for everyone
68 locals recommend
Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall
43 Church StA classy date night kind of place, modern with a big menu so there's something for everyone
Fun pizza joint with not your average toppings, beer and wine and vegan and gluten options
25 locals recommend
Flying Saucer Pizza Company
118 Washington StFun pizza joint with not your average toppings, beer and wine and vegan and gluten options
Kokeshi
288 Lafayette StHip Ramen place
Busy local Mexican spot with great food and the best margaritas I've ever had. There is usually a wait so get there early!
46 locals recommend
Howling Wolf Taqueria
76 Lafayette StBusy local Mexican spot with great food and the best margaritas I've ever had. There is usually a wait so get there early!
Funky, casual local spot, great for grabbing a coffee on the go while you walk around town. They also have good cafe style sandwiches
18 locals recommend
Front Street Coffeehouse
20 Front StFunky, casual local spot, great for grabbing a coffee on the go while you walk around town. They also have good cafe style sandwiches
If you are looking for a pub style place this is your best bet. Casual, good food
37 locals recommend
Mercy Tavern
148 Derby StIf you are looking for a pub style place this is your best bet. Casual, good food
Life Alive Organic Cafe
765 Massachusetts AveIf you are Vegetarian or Vegan. Very earthy crunchy
Shhh... 'secret' local pop up. Milk and cookies like you've never had before
27 locals recommend
Goodnight Fatty
1 Washington SquareShhh... 'secret' local pop up. Milk and cookies like you've never had before
Drinks & Nightlife
Unique decor, upscale upstairs, very cool 'underground' space with live music and an eclectic crowd both young and older
57 locals recommend
Opus
87 Washington St Unique decor, upscale upstairs, very cool 'underground' space with live music and an eclectic crowd both young and older
Awesome local spot, a bit out of town but walkable from our place. Amazing hard cider, fun outdoor space, cozy indoor space. They don't have food but you can bring your own take-out
27 locals recommend
Far From The Tree Cider
108 Jackson StAwesome local spot, a bit out of town but walkable from our place. Amazing hard cider, fun outdoor space, cozy indoor space. They don't have food but you can bring your own take-out
Shopping
Unique home decor items, fun little gifts and great card selection
18 locals recommend
Roost & Company
40 Front StUnique home decor items, fun little gifts and great card selection
A more modern witch shop. Good for gifts or fun homeopathic treats for yourself to take home
11 locals recommend
HausWitch Home + Healing
144 Washington StA more modern witch shop. Good for gifts or fun homeopathic treats for yourself to take home
Modern Millie
3 Central StFun, vintage clothing
Northshore Mall
210 Andover StIf you are driving and need something from a big brand store
Arts & Culture
Peabody Essex Museum
161 Essex StBeautiful museum with rotating shows
Essentials
Right down the street from us! Perfect for anything little and essential you may want to grab
15 locals recommend
Steve's Quality Market
36 Margin StRight down the street from us! Perfect for anything little and essential you may want to grab
Parks & Nature
Forest River Park
32 Clifton AveGreat park, good size, with ocean views
Salem Willows Amusement Park
167 Fort AveOpposite the Arcade
Entertainment & Activities
Really fun historical spot, oldest merry-go-round in New England, fun arcade games and food stands
85 locals recommend
Salem Willows Amusement Park
167 Fort AveReally fun historical spot, oldest merry-go-round in New England, fun arcade games and food stands