The best 10 restaurants and places to eat in Salem, April 2024

"I absolutely loved this restaurant! Beautiful building too! It was my first time here and I will definitely be coming back next time I come to Salem...."

Zach Leigh

Lisa Parks

"Great atmosphere and tasty food, our favorites are the curry and spicy tuna..."

brandintran

"So good! The nicest rainbow roll I have ever had. Very tasty, quick and great service. Will definitely be..."

Kathryn Casey

"Great food, great service, excellent experience! The cost is good. Nice place to come, sit and enjoy yourself. I brought my 13 year old son for..."

Elena Haley

"Hands down the best sushi in Salem. Fresh and creative rolls. Everything always has a very crisp and fresh..."

Sarah Hansen

"We have been coming to Fuji for about 12 years now and absolutely love it. Family owned and operated, perfect food and service every single time...."

Gary Ninman

"The undisputed CHAMPION of sushi in Salem. If you’re looking for fresh nigiri/sashimi, look no further. This place is far and away the best sushi..."

Lance L

The Human Bean Salem

"This has been my all time favorite place to grab coffee with friends! My favorite pick it the caramel hazelnut mocha. The staff are really great to..."

Mellow Cafe

"The lady who is my special someone loves their coffee and I have loved it in the past. Unfortunately because of medical reasons I can no longer have..."

Brant Heavner

"Great breakfast sandwiches, and stellar drinks to boot. The Chorizo Breakfast Bagel with Jalapenos might be a little spicy for some, but wow... the..."

Richard “TacImpulse” Scott

"My absolute favorite place to go! I've been going since this location first opened. I've never had a bad drink here. And most of the time I don't..."

Trisha Robinson

"Always a fun place to grab a coffee and a quick breakfast item. People are pleasant and..."

Henry Hammond

Love Love Teriyaki

Wheelchair Accessible

"I've probably eaten here more than any other restaurant in Salem. Consistently solid. 4/5 stars. I've never left here thinking anything was poor...."

Jay Riggity

"I eat here once a week.. Great every..."

Sarabee

"Great food!. I am staying in Salem for work and this is by far the best food I have had since I have been here. I got the chicken and noodles dish..."

Nate

"Best in Deep South Salem. I live nearby and go here maybe once a month.For the area way down in S.Salem its the best place to eat in my..."

Kevin

"Healthy. Good healthy food that fills the void! Yum! Seconds..."

Wheres The Beef

"Teriyaki you'll never go wrong. I usually come back for their lunch menu, always good! I love the pork teriyaki, soo good! When I am lazy to cook,..."

Channy

"I love love Love Love!. I've never tried anything other than the teriyaki bowls, so sorry to you *other people* who haven't ordered the teriyaki..."

Lynn

"I like their lunch menu which is a good deal plus if you buy and get a to go entree its huge portion, btw I like their pork..."

Joanne

"Delicious!. Best spicy beef teriyaki I have tasted! Potstickers are great, as is everything else I've tried..."

Randy S

"THE best teriyaki -. - for a fast food meal, or even a more relaxed meal - this is the place - the interior is inviting, the workers are polite & the..."

Rachael

"Good food, ok service. The spicy chicken is so delicious, it would take a lot to keep me away from this place. I think the bentos (2pm to 9pm) are..."

Jimevarts

"Loved it!. I drove by and saw how popular it was with the working-lunch crowd so decided to try it for dinner. I had Teriyaki chicken and it was..."

Connie Ross

"Love love it!. Live near the South Liberty location and Love Love take-out has been a staple in our home for years. Deeelicious. Never eaten inside,..."

Guitar4me

"Love love at first bite. I love love love this place- consistantly great food. i love the oriental salad with the teriyaki chicken, plus a side of..."

Foodluvr

"I love Love Love!. GREAT food, wonderful prices, huge portions, WOW! Makes me want to move to Salem just so I could eat here more..."

Chris Mills

"Good food, great prices and large portions make me love Love Love for lunch on a semi regular..."

Victor M

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Bentley's

83/100 (1034 ratings)

Free off-street parking

Wheelchair Accessible

Accepts American Express

"Great atmosohere: low lights, soft music, beautiful architecture. My husband had duck and i had the free range pressed chicken-both were scrumptious...."

Grace Tipikin

"This is a fun environment and has elegances to it, but its on the pricier side of things. The cost would be worth it if the portions actually filled..."

Carter Gould

"Cool vibe, incredible service from the time we sat down to the server...great personalities and attentive service. Food disappointed for the..."

Scott Besemann

"It was my wife and I 18th anniversary and I took her to Bentley's. It was a wonderful experience and our server Meg was awesome thank you for the..."

Nick Apling

"I recently had lunch at Bentley's for the first time. The service and ambiance were great, and the food was fresh, well-prepared and attractive. As a..."

Betty Clark

"Upscale restaurant. We tried the happy hour which is ok; drinks are good, food is average, its pricey: Overall its..."

K. Ching

"Very delicious food and drinks with a nice environment and charming staff. Not many vegetarian friendly options but I found something delicious and..."

Kat Conway

Chira’s Restaurant & Catering

83/100 (1315 ratings)

Non-smoking restaurants

Wheelchair Accessible

The Lobster Shanty

Wheelchair Accessible

Non-smoking restaurants

"Only my second time having a lobster roll and I went with the Connecticut style, warm with butter. Delicious! The portion was large and it was..."

Karen Dezoma

"We ordered takeout (thanks covid), and oh my lord we have never had lobster rolls this divine - and as takeout no less!! We opted for the Connecticut..."

Andrea L

"We went here for a late-ish lunch and it was awesome. The best onion rings either of us have ever had. Service was fine, the waitress was friendly..."

Cassandra Scutti

"My fave local place! I could have but decided not to give a star less for waiting about 25 min to be seated... when it's busy just be prepared to..."

S B

"Really delicious lobster roll. Calamari and sweet potato fries were good as well. Corn was..."

Lisa Lee

Cilantro

La Fondita

Wheelchair Accessible

Dinner

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"Delicious. Worth the extra money. Friendly staff. Get a michelada if you haven't tried one. They are good for all occasions and I would have to say..."

Patrick

"Best food I've eaten in years!. Having grown up near Los Angeles, I have come to miss the excellent Mexican food of my childhood since moving to..."

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"Nice, casual mexican food.. We went there as a family and everyone loved their food. It's very inexpensive and clean inside. The staff were friendly...."

Jolucy

Hitchin' Post

"This is a hidden gem! Great prices for beer and food that will leave your wallet padded. They have awesome daily deals and you better arrive early on..."

Carter Gould

"I ordered the one pound burger and my wife ordered the BLT and a side of fried mushrooms and chicken gizzards. The hamburger was delicious but my..."

Brian Scherer

"Really great burgers! Have a 2lb burger if you're up for the..."

Eva C

"Although this happened awhile ago. I was in a car accident right outside this bar. My car had spun and flipped due to being hit my a distracted..."

Alexis Schilling

"Came to Salem to repair damage to the powerlines from an ice storm and the owners of the Hitching Post treated us like Royalty. I was amazed by the..."

B Horn

"Excelente place. Back soon. Yum, affordable, fun games. All around our kind of place. Always busy.. but they manage the high flow of customers very..."

Alex Swedenborg

"Such a great place to have an excellent breakfast! Staff was friendly and on top of things. Got 4 stars due to the botched veggie omelette that had..."

Michael Nazarinia

"I drive by it all the time, but had never gone in this little local bar. Stopped in for lunch the other day and was very impressed. The waitress was..."

Shane Pruett

West Salem Barbecue

Wheelchair Accessible

"Excellent with Excellent service. We had the ribs, brisket beans, Brussel Spouts, pulled pork. Ribs done right without being dried out. The BBQ..."

Corey lees

"On my long journey across all the states of the USA, I wanted to end this week with a delicious meat dinner and didn’t for a second regret choosing..."

Denis Plotnyy

"Best dining we've experienced in some time. The smoked wings were the best we've ever had, the margarita was great, and the service and atmosphere..."

Andy Alden

"Salem doesn't have a lot. Especially growing up here. But recently it's been getting better and better restaurants. This is one of them. West Salem..."

Marcus Rosti

"This place came up on my Google suggestions a few months back. Just got a chance to check it out and it was good! Both West Salem BBQ and El Jefe..."

Dan Faulkner

"Very friendly staff! I ordered the sliced brisket with a side of potato salad. It was delicious. Support your local mom and pop shops like..."

Lazy Trucker

"We are from PA. On our way to GA we stopped. Yummy chips & salsa! I got a pulled pork sandwich & my hubby got ribs with a piece of corn bread. We..."

CINDY LEES

"Passing Through and found this gem! Great food, great service, large portions, and great atmosphere! The bartender was more than a peach, making sure..."

Thomas Trout

Hudock's Frozen Custard Stand

83/100 (1009 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

Cozzie's New York Deli

Wheelchair Accessible

Lunch

Cheap Eats

"There is simply no better sandwich in town! I've been going to Cozzie's since it opened its doors. From the great friendly service, clean dinning to..."

Jeremy Douglas Fish

"Cozzie's is the definition of a deli in every way. With 23 items on the menu, not including the sides or Cannoli there's something for all. The..."

Michael Brown

"The Pinocchio is hands down one of the best pastrami sandwich's you will ever have! The Cozzie daily soup and mac & cheese special's are great..."

Allen Green

"I've been looking for a place like this for years!!!! THE best sandwich ever. You must try it..."

Hector L Garcia

"I love the sandwich choices and the meats are incredible. If you are lucky enough to try a canoli, you will never want one from any other place! The..."

Val Lawhorn

"If you enjoy a truly GREAT sandwich then Cozzies is the place to go! Not only the food is great the people there treat you like..."

Art Lehoullier

"Love this place!!!! The food, the staff and food are beyond..."

Wende Bennette Kirkland

"Best sandwiches in Salem! I highly recommend this to anybody looking for a truly satisfying..."

Michelle Ashley Timberlake

"The best sandwich place in Salem! I would recommend to..."

Jeremy Frazier

"Best meatball sandwich EVER; hands down. Their tuna is wonderful as well.....anything I have had at Cozzie's is so delightful in flavor, contains..."

Kim Boes

"Delicious, authentic foods, great service, friendly and quick! Clean place..."

Sally McConnell Galver

"Great sandwich and service! Worth the drive from Keizer! Thank..."

Audrey Marshall Ellis

"Amazing sandwich, #8, and amazing service. Highly..."

Thomas Andrew Dourgarian

"The roasted red peppers and relish mayo is..."

Jessica Rutledge

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Steve Smitty Smith

Bonchon Chicken - Salem, Ma

83/100 (1817 ratings)

"Obviously korean fried chicken is great. Bon chon is top level..."

Evil Metalguy

"Good food. Fair price. Nice storefront and friendly staff. Please give me chop sticks next time not..."

Anthony Church

"Pricey, and forgot my coleslaw a couple of times. But food is great and I always come here for my cheat meals once or twice a month. Garlic chicken..."

Alan Joseph

"The food and service here are good. Korean fried chicken is delicious. Tried 3 flavors of the wings and preferred the spicy. The miso soup was a hit...."

Stacy

"Wings are pretty good but I love the bonchon chicken wrap. Bulgogi acos are good..."

Tim Fish

"Absolutely amazing! Very kind people with fast service. As an artist, I have to say their menus are the most beautiful I've ever seen. Good selection..."

Jordan Harris

Olde Salem Bakery

"Fantastic find in Salem! Wonderfully welcoming staff and amazing food and desserts! Would highly recommend this gem to anyone and..."

Carole Ann Leavens

"A great place for yummies! Happy to bring my family here. Ask for Buffalo Mountain Kombucha by..."

Chip Donahue

"My grilled chicken pesto sandwich with roasted peppers was delicious and on homemade fresh ciabatta bread! To top that off I brought home dessert for..."

Mary Ann Miller

"Crab Cake Benedict was fantastic, fruit cup was fresh and lots of fruit, and the servings were large. Food and coffee tasted wonderful. Well..."

Tammy Blankenship

"A fabulous find! Wonderfully delicious food and coffee and warm atmosphere! Fantastic selection. We'll be back..."

Deb King

"The food is excellent and the food is reasonable..."

Barbara Clark McPherson

"Always delicious omelets and country fried potatoes! Great bakery selections! Yesterday some BOGO..."

Lynn Sowder

"Love it, great food and..."

John E Grubb

"Service was awesome as well as the food we had a great..."

Kari Anne Kirk

"Great food, great service. No complaints, and I'll be..."

Scott Moore

"I can't remember the last time I walked in to a real restaurant where everyone was so happy to see you and treated you like royal family... that..."

Ralph Soper

"Good food and a good variety. Clean and nice restaurant. Friendly service. Need a larger size menu. Update:. Made it back after a couple of..."

Brian Ellis

"What an incredible place. We stopped in and had the croissant breakfast sandwich (egg, tomatoes, bacon, and swiss), and the corned beef breakfast...."

Molly Dorries

"An absolute must when in the area. The food is amazing. Try the cornbeef hash over hashbrowns and eggs!!! Amazing. The service, freindly atmosphere,..."

Joel Squadrito

"Eggcellent breakfast! Service with a smile, fast and delicious. Reasonably priced. I loved popping in with my hibs to have brekkie after his flight...."

Joyce Drakeford

"They are a great place to grab breakfast, a hot chocolate, or just have an urge for somethings sweet. They sell all kinds of macaroons but I ended..."

Suji Mao

Sammy's Roast Beef & Seafood

Wheelchair Accessible

Momji Japanese Restaurant

83/100 (1761 ratings)

Wheelchair Accessible

"This is a consistently good place for sushi. They have a nice atmosphere, its mellow and the sushi is fresh. The only thing to note is they can..."

Holly Helkey

"Yummy food and drinks! The Salem roll is to die..."

Laura Burmood

"This was my first time ever eating Sushi. I don't like fish so naturally I'd never tried it. It was until recently I learned not all Sushi contained..."

Jennifer Rickey

"Fabulous Sushi and service. I don't get to that area frequently, but I do find excuses so I can stop at Momiji. Have a Sunkist Roll, it's not on..."

Denise Bosch

"I love this place so much. Much better then Sushi..."

Aujonae Delkettie

"We love it! Great rolls! Service is great. My kids love the chicken..."

Sara Mckeever

"Great service and great sushi! My go..."

Leah Gideon

"The staff is so helpful and nice. I have to be very careful about what I eat due to food allergies. They looked at labels and were careful to get my..."

Kris Lobos

"Always soooo good and the Sushi is always soooo FRESH Best..."

Andrea Lowe

"The best in town! So fresh & delicious--with a beautiful atmosphere :) ...I'm a regular..."

Karen Blauvelt

"I particularly like the Beef / ginger sauce...."

Joyce Turner Cornacchion

"I love Momiji!! Out of all the sushi places I've tried it's the..."

Ashley Doyl

"Awesome food, and great service. We had a great..."

Terra Naught

"Not quite up to par with some of their other locations in terms of atmosphere and menu options, but still some of the better sushi in the area. No..."

Kathleen Young

"So good! We took a convertible ride & ended up in Salem and enjoyed a delightful sushi dinner with great rolls and Sashimi. Absolutely recommend the..."

aaron edewards

"It's hard to find a good sushi restaurant, but this place has beyond amazing seaweed rolls 😍 everything was..."

Bryan Martin

"This location is a little hard to get to if you're heading northbound on commercial, but not impossible by any means. The menu is less expansive than..."

Aaron Hubbard

"I really liked the atmosphere of this location. Quiet, with big windows looking out at the city. The waitress was very nice and checked on us..."

Jessica “That Girl” Urvina

"Food and service were fantastic tonight, as always, although I can't say the same for the treatment of the servers by someone I can only assume was..."

Matt Swallow

Starbucks

Wheelchair Accessible

"I was passing through driving almost 6+hrs. Dré brewed fresh coffee and well prepped to keep me up rest of my entire trip. I should thank him how he..."

Venkat Park

"Dré provided such an amazing customer service experience. I think it's so silly to review a Starbucks in a city/state I don't even live in, but I..."

Kenzie Anderson

"Just passing through, was a great visit. Customer service was great. Cleaniness of the Starbucks was very good. Also I got the pork shoulder sandwich..."

its A-RON

"This is a really nice Starbucks. Very clean, very friendly, nice ambiance. Lost one star because the lock on the bathroom didn't..."

M M

"Good customer service. I usually enjoy all my drinks I get there, but my last visit I didn’t enjoy my drink something was missing in it, I had to..."

Daj Jones

Boston Hot Dog Co.

83/100 (1054 ratings)

R.s. Taylor & Sons Brewery

Wheelchair Accessible

Live Music

Dinner

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Street Sweets 1969

Wheelchair Accessible

"Just a suggestion. I ordered a milkshake and it came inside a paper bag on top of another desert item. The milkshake spilled over and leaked since..."

Kitty Adalhard

"They were a tad hard to find if it is your first time looking for it. They are located in the same food cart at Tin Roof Bistro. My husband had their..."

Jamie Barclay

"Food so good I almost didn't get a..."

Cord Leslie

"I’ve eaten here back before the pandemic and thought the food was really tasty! It’s becoming a regular order on UberEats for me when I’m..."

Lea Sheldone (leaxcassandra)

"Had the strawberry cheesecake and it had a great flavor. I would come back again for another..."

Trish S

"Great food, and great service love splitting the banana split with my kids..."

christian ramos

Starbucks

83/100 (1675 ratings)

"This Starbucks has awesome customer service. My husband went to pick up my mobile order and barista was super nice. He made my husband feel welcome..."

Alex G.

"Good don't always have fresh darker roast after..."

Omar Hassan

"One of the nicer Starbucks in Metro North. Very clean seating area and the coffee supplies i.e half&half and sugars are always well stocked. Most..."

Richard M

"Good service and good coffee. So amazing..."

Brunna Meirelles

"Order was ready by the time I got there and the employees were very happy and..."

J Falk

"I know there's a lot of other options for coffee but these guys are courteous and informative and have a great work..."

Spencer Holt

"Decaf café mocha,..."

Lisa Kelly

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