Best Casual Restaurants in Salem

13 restaurants available nearby

1. The Babe

4.6

Exceptional(63)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 6 times today

Welcome to your friend neighborhood bar and sandwich shop. Tucked away on Lafayette Park, just a block from the downtown and seaport neighborhoods of Salem, MA, The Babe is the perfect place to rendezvous after work for a cocktail, grab a bite with friends, or get together for a late night celebration. We take pride in our scratch kitchen with a menu inspired by Northeast sandwich culture and cuisine; touching on fan favorites from Philly to NY, and of course, Boston! Our menu includes specialties like house-ground cheese burgers, loaded Italian subs with freshly sliced salumi, crispy and cheesy mozzarella pockets, crispy wings, and more. The dining room and bar have a casual but intimate feel with high ceilings, updated vintage architectural features, and warm deco-lighting. The Babe also features live performances several nights a week as well as a cozy backyard patio in the warm weather season. Parties larger than 10 guests should contact the restaurant directly for booking

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2. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

4.5

Awesome(299)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 9 times today

Nathaniel’s Restaurant at the Hawthorne Hotel offers a perfect start and end to any day. The morning hours are bright with the wall of windows, the plates are creative and include all the Breakfast favorites; Pancakes, Waffles, our Hearty Hawthorne Breakfast, and our Famous house-made Hawthorne Corned Beef Hash!Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, Nathaniel’s transforms into a lounge-like atmosphere, with candles, live piano and acoustic entertainment or ambient music playing from our brass gramophone. Sit beside the baby grand piano, beneath the famed author’s portrait, or in front of the historical culinary tribute cabinet and you will find there is a reason our guests have loved Nathaniel’s Restaurant for decades.Our Tavern restaurant offers a comfortable pub style atmosphere, with our toasty fireplace and warm ambience, you can't help but sink into our comfy arm chairs, while sipping a hot toddy! Join us to experience our Executive Chef, Vanessa Still's, fantastic menu!

3. The Derby

4.7

Exceptional(244)

Price: Moderate

• American • Salem

Booked 7 times today

*WE WILL NOT BE TAKING RESERVATION THROUGH NOVEMBER 3RD. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY DISAPPOINTMENTLocated within walking distance to Salem Old Town Hall & Witch History Museum right in the heart of downtown Salem, The Derby is scratch restaurant focused on unique, locally sourced, American fare with great and unique cocktails and a vast selection of Draft Beer! We have large televisions throughout the restaurant, windows from ceiling to floor, and a beautiful patio for those warm days! Whether you are out to watch the game, catch up with old friends, or just enjoy a nice night out on the town, The Derby is here to meet all of your needs. Feel free to ask our team for recommendations if you are visiting form out of town... Salem is not just about the witches.*Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm*We do apologize but we do not take reservations for outdoor seating. The patio is sat on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for understanding.

4. Ellis Square Social

4.5

Awesome(681)

Price: Moderate

• International • Beverly

Booked 15 times today

Ellis Square Social is a neighborhood restaurant and craft cocktail bar located in historic Ellis Square, in the heart of downtown Beverly. Our Depression era building features a bustling dining room, with an authentic tin ceiling, reclaimed wood floor, period lighting, and tufted banquette, providing a warm and comfortable space for an evening out. Casual diners have the choice to seat at our beautiful cast pewter bar for a classic cocktail or craft beer as well as high tops around the bar and counter seating on the window overlooking Cabot Street. At Ellis Square Social, we believe in serving an outstanding home-made product in a sustainable and responsible way, while helping the local economy by buying from local producers.

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5. Daniella's Cafe & Market - Danvers

4.8

Exceptional(1650)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Danvers

Booked 39 times today

HOMEMADE ITALIAN DISHES, SANDWICHES, SALADS AND DESSERTSOur made to order take-out menu has been updated and reflects all of your Daniella's Cafe favorites including TRUFFLE FRIES!! Also, our "Family Dinners" are now able to be ordered any time of day! Did someone say Tenderloin and Risotto for lunch?? Yum! We still have our cases stocked with Prepared Foods and Pastries available for purchase in our Market. Don't forget to snag that bottle of White or Red to complete your Italian experience. Remember our motto EAT PASTA...DRINK WINE...BE ITALIAN!

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6. Bonefish Harry's - Beverly

4.6

Exceptional(424)

Price: Moderate

• Contemporary American • Beverly

Booked 16 times today

Bonefish Harrys is a west coast style tiki themed restaurant featuring west coast tacos, fresh local fish, great smash burgers, handcrafted tiki cocktails as well as steak, chicken and vegetarian options. We are located a short 2 minute walk to The Cabot theatre and a quick ten minute Uber ride from downtown Salem.

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7. Paradiso Ristorante

4.8

Exceptional(499)

Price: Moderate

• Italian • Swampscott

Booked 11 times today

Paradiso Ristorante is a family-friendly restaurant located across from the Swampscott train station. Small kitchen with big flavors. Executive Chef Benedetto Carenza from Avellino, Italy prepares Italian cuisine that will make you want to lick your plate. All menu items are cooked to order. Quality is our number one priority. Enjoy the ambiance of our “soon” newly renovated lounge and dining room. The casual atmosphere of our lounge offers 6 flat screen TVs, along with our dining room, outdoor heated patio and outdoor tent.

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8. Legal Sea Foods - Peabody

4.4

Awesome(1756)

Price: Expensive

• Seafood • Peabody

Booked 10 times today

Our Peabody location at the Northshore Mall is a great place to catch up with friends or colleagues. Featuring high ceilings, and an industrial wrap-around bar, comfortable booths, and a large open dining room. It's the perfect location for celebrations or meetings, with a private event room and a seasonal patio that is open during the warmer months.

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9. Elia Taverna Marblehead

4.8

Exceptional(64)

Price: Expensive

• Greek • Marblehead

Booked 9 times today

Family owned local Greek cuisine. Serving delicious food with homemade recipes, in a small cozy atmosphere. Hard to find amazing Greek wines that will surprise you. Shrimp Santorini, Mediterranean Grill, grilled octopus, are just some of the amazing dishes we server. Voted 2nd must try restaurant in the Marblehead, Salem, Swampscott area. "Neighborhood Gem"

10. Post

4.7

Exceptional(145)

Price: Moderate

• American • Hamilton

Booked 12 times today

Even though Post is a new name for most of us, it has been an important part of South Hamilton history since 1924. The historic building at 16 Bay Rd. was home to the South Hamilton Post Office, and a place for residents to send and pick up letters. In response to the Great Depression, and a drop in the postage rate (from three cents to 2 cents), the Postmaster added more opportunities for residents to pick up their mail. At Post, which at the time was known as “the brick block building”, letters were piled on a table, and a bell was rung to let residents know that they could come and retrieve their mail. Keeping with that tradition, guests of Post will have an opportunity to “Ring the Bell”, which signifies that they have bought a beer for our hard working kitchen and waitstaff. Whether you are coming in to dine with family and friends, grabbing a drink and an appetizer, or picking up takeout on the way home, Post is here for you – rain or shine.

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Dale
Wisconsin •94 reviews
5.0
Dined 1 day ago
Our second visit in two months. An exceptional meal from beginning to end. The Zucchini flower appetizer was delicious…the marinara sauce is great! The Salmon Florentine entree was incredible…fish moist yet expertly pan seared served with spinach and oyster mushrooms with a lite herb cream sauce. The Scallops were perfect and joined a delicious pesto over spaghetti (normally gnocchi). If you haven’t tried the Italian Wedding soup, theirs is about the best I’ve ever tasted. Portions are very generous especially for the prices! Service was attentive, friendly, accommodating but never overbearing. Took desserts home…the bakery is awesome! We can and will return for dine in and take away ASAP!
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Daniella's Cafe & Market - DanversPrice: Moderate• Italian• Danvers
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4.8
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Paul
Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined 4 days ago
Great food and great bartender.. We sat at the bar (obviously) .. She made perfect drinks and was attentive but not overbearing. Great night Thanks!!
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Ellis Square SocialPrice: Moderate• International• Beverly
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4.5
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Marybeth
Greater Boston •2 reviews
5.0
Dined 7 days ago
The Sunday brunch is amazing. The food was so delicious got a made to order omelette that was heaven..the coffee was fantastic. Service was great even while they were very busy.
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Hawthorne Hotel DiningPrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.5
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Greater Boston •3 reviews
5.0
Dined on Nov 3, 2024
Our Bartender was excellent! The food was amazing! We got the steak and eggs and the breakfast wrap! Absolutely amazing!! Can’t wait to go back! But the star was the lemon ricotta donuts served warm with homemade jam!!!
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The BabePrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.6
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la
Greater Boston •1 review
5.0
Dined on Aug 24, 2024
First time visitor. The food was delightful! Shared a buffalo cauliflower and it was amazing! The portion was good size for 2 or more. The pork belly burger was great! Had to take 1/2 home. My friend had theFerby burger and couldn't finish hers either. Will be back for sure!
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The DerbyPrice: Moderate• American• Salem
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4.7

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13 restaurants available nearby

1. The Babe

2. Hawthorne Hotel Dining

3. The Derby

4. Ellis Square Social

5. Daniella's Cafe & Market - Danvers

6. Bonefish Harry's - Beverly

7. Paradiso Ristorante

8. Legal Sea Foods - Peabody

9. Elia Taverna Marblehead

10. Post

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