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Salem, Massachusetts offers a fantastic array of great restaurants! Whether your fare is elegantly prepared fine dining, or a cheeseburger and fries in a friendly family atmosphere, Salem has the cuisine to fit your tastes!

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Asahi Japanese Restaurant and Sushi Bar
168 Essex Street, Museum Place Mall, (978) 825-0077
Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in the heart of historic Salem. Choose to have a wide range of fresh, sensational sushi or sashimi served at a traditional Japanese-style sushi bar, or have a hibachi grilled entree prepared right before your eyes at one of their teppanyaki tables!

Brother’s Restaurant and Deli
283 Derby Street, (978) 741-4648
This cafeteria style restaurant with a Greek flair is one of Salem’s most popular places to have a great meal with friends and family. In the center of the shops and attractions, Brother’s provides a great meal at affordable prices with an fantastic variety of American and ethnic foods.

Edgewater Cafe
155 Washington Street, (978) 740-4669
Experience authentic, homestyle Mexican food, margaritas and sangria from recipes handed down through the years. The Edgewater Cafe is dedicated to serving nothing but the freshest and finest foods and drinks available. Open for lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

Finz
76 Wharf Street, Pickering Wharf, (978) 744-8485
oh-so-hip-seafood
Great food , a raw bar serving fresh seasonal oysters, jazz, a carefully chosen wine list and a stylish and sophisticated restaurant are bringing an "oh-so-hip-crowd" to FINZ in Salem! Surrounded on three sides by windows overlooking Pickering Wharf, FINZ offers a bright and lively dining experience. The menu at FINZ emphasizes seasonal, fresh, seafood with innovative and inspired preparations. A Raw Bar serves the freshest seasonal oysters, clams and shrimp and is available until closing. And, for those who prefer more land-based fare, FINZ offers menu selections and specials ranging from chicken, duck, pastas, and filet mignon.

Front Street Coffeehouse
20 Front Street, (978)740-6697
This popular establishment is where fine coffees, latte, espresso, and cappuccino are the potions of choice, served in a relaxed, comfortable atmophere. No coffeehouse would be complete without the sounds of local musicians and Front Street Coffeehouse is no exception, featuring evenings of performance by talented local artists.

The Grapevine
26 Congress Street, (978) 745-9335
Zagat’s restaurant guide rates the Grapevine restaurant among the top 40 restaurants in the Boston area! Established in 1988, the Grapevine offers some of Salem’s finest food in a warm, comfortable atmosphere. Be sure to try their famous “Eggplant Dish,” wonderful antipasto, and heavenly bread pudding dessert. In the Summer months, dine outside in the garden where they grow fresh herbs and edible flowers.

In a Pig's Eye
148 Derby Street, (978) 741-4436
Visit a neighborhood pub and restaurant with an emphasis on fine food served in a casual atmosphere. In a Pig’s Eye is known for it’s phenomenal meals served at affordable prices.

Red’s Sandwich Shop
15 Central Street, (978) 745-3527
Where the “locals meet to eat” in Salem!
Visit Red’s, in the heart of Salem, and have a hearty meal, reasonably priced in an unpretentious atmosphere. One of Salem's most popular landmark for over 35 years. Red’s Sandwich Shop is located in the Old London Tea House, dating back to the 1700's. Red’s is the casual hub of the city for business and working people, city officials, passersby and anyone else looking for good home-cooked food!

Rockafella’s
231 Essex Street, (978) 745-2411
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The Salem Beer Works
278 Derby Street, (978) 741-7088
For those who love their beer, you won't find better than the Salem Beer Works for many miles. The beer is robust and the food is sumptuous! Must haves include their “Beer Works Buckets” of appetizers and mouthwatering gourmet pizzas. Choose from an extensive variety of unusual and delicious beers, like their famous Pumpkin Ale, that reflect the Halloween theme of Salem!

Strega
94 Lafayette Street, (978) 741-0004
Blending the unexpected and the familiar, history and the present, Strega entices and surprises you. Based on an Italian menu with unexpected twists, the Strega experience presents the diner with small plates of inventive, exquisitely-prepared dishes that delight the palate. A dramatic yet casual setting encourages friends to share dishes and experiences, whether seated in the formal dining room or gathered in the spacious lounge area. A broad selection of quality wine available by the glass—as well as a superbly-stocked bar—allow guests to sample a wide-ranging combination of fine spirits and delicious food. (Strega is the Italian word for Witch!)

The Thai Place
Museum Place Mall, (978) 741-8008
A Salem favorite for over 6 years, the Thai Place offers fabulous cuisine at reasonable prices. Enjoy a plate of their unequalled Pad Thai with golden bags, and chicken satay with peanut sauce.