Salem Restaurant Week 2026

Salem Restaurant Week returns in 2026! To kickoff our involvement in Salem400+, Salem Restaurant Week gives customers a chance to (re)connect with their favorite restaurant or try someplace new. Featuring several of Salem's best restaurants, this popular culinary event draws guests from all over the North Shore and the greater Boston area. Like the Salem Restaurant Week on Facebook!

• Participating restaurants will be offering prix-fixe two-course ($35) and/or three-course ($45) menus expertly crafted by Salem's best chefs.
• Restaurants may also be offering special drink menus with both alcohol and non-alcohol cocktails.
• Be sure to tag and share your favorite dishes and restaurants by tagging #salemrestaurantweek

Participating Restaurants
 

Adriatic Restaurant and Bar
155 Washington Street, Salem, MA – (978) 594-1832
A warm interior and excellent cuisine—a winning combination that defines the Adriatic Restaurant & Bar. The brick oven pizzas are always a hit, and imaginative libations make customers come back time and again. Excellent market-fresh fish dishes inspired by regions surrounding the Adriatic Sea give this Mediterranean eatery something to boast about. A lengthy wine list featuring imported varietals and blends bring every meal’s flavors to fore and make patrons hunger for more.

Bella Verona  -  
Offering 3 course menu for $
107 Essex Street, Salem, MA | (978) 825-9911
Chef-owner Giorgio Manzana hails from Lake Garda Italy in the Provence of Verona and has a hotel-restaurant background that goes back over 35 years. Bella Verona enjoys catering to their clients, creating new dishes and continuing the simple good and authentic home-style cooking of Manzana’s region as well as other parts of Italy. As an Italian restaurant in the heart of Salem, they will bring you back to Verona, the home of Romeo and Juliet, to lose yourselves in the atmosphere and excellent food. In keeping to their traditional roots they offer creative options with homemade pastas, and great daily specials.
 

Crazy Good Kitchen
30 Church Street, Salem, MA | (978)-306-7704
Chef-founders Bernardo, Pillar, and Tony bring a passion for classic American comfort food to Salem. At CGK, they celebrate the simplicity and joy of nostalgic Americana by perfecting smash-style burgers, crispy fried chicken sandwiches, handspun milkshakes, and hearty sides that keep diners coming back. As a casual yet vibrant spot in the heart of Salem, Crazy Good Kitchen takes its inspiration from traditional comfort classics while adding creative twists from juicy, in-house-ground patties to rich, indulgent shakes that cap off every meal. Whether you’re stopping in for a laid-back lunch with friends, grabbing dinner after work, or catering an event with crowd-pleasing favorites, Crazy Good Kitchen delivers an inviting atmosphere and memorable American fare that makes every visit feel like comfort food perfected.
 

Dire Wolf Tavern - Click here for menu
87 Washington Street, Salem, MA | (978)-744-9600
Chef-driven and community-focused, Dire Wolf Tavern has become a vibrant gathering place in downtown Salem, offering elevated tavern fare alongside inventive sushi and a creative cocktail program. The menu blends contemporary American favorites with beautifully crafted rolls and shareable plates, creating an experience that appeals to a wide range of tastes. With its warm atmosphere, lively bar, and unique spaces including the speakeasy-style Hallowed Ground downstairs, Dire Wolf Tavern offers a dining experience that is both approachable and memorable.
 

Ledger Restaurant & Bar  -  Click here for menu
Offering 3 course menu for $45
125 Washington Street Salem, MA | (978) 594-1908
Ledger, located in the former Salem Savings Bank building (circa 1818), opened just this year by chef-owner Matt O’Neil and is already being touted by Zagat as one of the six sexiest new restaurants in Boston! Ledger is known for its progressive New England concept of traditional 19th-century dishes, cocktails, and techniques that are elevated with 21st-century resources. This is high-style cuisine, whether it’s the artful plating of each colorful dish or the creative take on wood-fired dishes, house-made charcuterie, and raw bar items.
 

Mainstay Social at Salem Waterfront Hotel - Click here for menu
Offering 3 course menu for $45
225 Derby Street, Salem, MA | (978)-619-1160
Mainstay Social at the Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites offers a fresh and welcoming dining experience overlooking Salem’s scenic harbor. The menu highlights seasonal New England favorites alongside classic American bistro fare and fresh local seafood, with a wide range of options available for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Set within a modern space with subtle nautical touches, Mainstay Social also features a full bar with a global wine list, draft and bottled beers, signature cocktails, and themed martinis. Mainstay Social provides an inviting atmosphere that pairs perfectly with its waterfront setting.
 

Rockafellas 
231 Essex Street, Salem, MA | (978)-745-2411
Rockafellas of Salem is a long-standing dining destination in the heart of historic Salem offering a diverse menu that appeals to a wide range of tastes. Their award-winning cuisine includes fresh seafood, tender Black Angus steaks, creative flatbreads, hearty salads, and classic comfort favorites alongside an expansive full-service bar with choice beer, wine, and specialty drinks to complement every meal. Guests enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere where flavorful dishes from seasonal New England clam chowder and crab cakes to grilled marinated steak tips and handcrafted sandwiches shine.

Sea Level Oyster Bar  -  Click here for menu
Offering 2 course menu for $35
94 Wharf Street, Salem, MA – (978) 741-0555
Located on Pickering Wharf, Sea Level Oyster Bar boasts two floors of fun while offering comfortable dining and great waterfront views. Sea Level also features a sit down raw bar packed with the freshest shellfish around. With an extensive beer list and creative cocktails that will quench your thirst while the kitchen cooks up fabulous seafood, gourmet pizzas and more, you are guaranteed to leave satisfied! Don’t forget to try their scrumptious desserts stamped in approval.

The Hotel Salem
209 Essex Street, Salem, MA | (978)-451-4950
The Hotel Salem offers vibrant and inviting spaces that reflect its boutique character and downtown location. On the ground floor, Counter provides a lively open‑kitchen setting for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, while The Roof rooftop bar offers sweeping views of the city and harbor in a relaxed atmosphere perfect for socializing. Together these spaces create memorable experiences that complement The Hotel Salem’s stylish hospitality and central Essex Street address.
 

The Babe - Click here for menu
Offering 3 course menu for $45
2658 Washington Street. Salem, MA | (978)-219-2210
The Babe in Salem is a welcoming neighborhood gastropub and bar that brings community spirit and a lively atmosphere to Washington Street. Known for its creative craft cocktails, engaging weekly programming with live music and events, and a friendly setting just steps from downtown attractions, The Babe offers a relaxed place to gather with friends, enjoy drinks, and connect with the vibrant Salem scene. Whether you are stopping in for a laid-back night out, live jazz, karaoke, or seasonal patio evenings, The Babe provides an inviting and social experience in the heart of the city.

The Tavern at the Hawthorne Hotel -  Click here for menu  
Offering 3 course menu for $
18 Washington Street, Salem, MA – (978) 825-4311
For an unforgettable fine dining experience in Salem, enjoy the ambiance, warmth and hospitality of award-winning seasonal cuisine from The Tavern at The Hawthorne Hotel. The menu features contemporary dining in a historic setting, while offering a carefully crafted wine menu and scrumptious desserts that will complete any night out or special occasion.
 

Trade House - Click here for menu
Offering 3 course menu for $45
165 Derby Street, Salem, MA 
Trade House in downtown Salem is a welcoming neighborhood pub where good food, cold drinks, and great company bring people together in a cozy, historic setting. Inspired by Salem’s past as a bustling port town, the space blends old-world charm with fresh, approachable fare and an inviting atmosphere that makes it easy to relax with friends, family, or neighbors. Whether you’re stopping by for a casual meal, catching up over drinks, or joining in on seasonal events and specials, Trade House offers a friendly gathering place that reflects the community spirit of its Derby Street home.
 

Turner's Seafood - Click here for menu
Offering 3 course menu for $45
43 Church Street, Salem, MA | (978)-745-7665
Turner’s Seafood at Lyceum Hall in downtown Salem is a historic and inviting seafood destination rooted in four generations of New England seafood tradition. Located in the landmark Lyceum Hall building, the restaurant celebrates the region’s coastal heritage with fresh, locally sourced fish and shellfish and an atmosphere that blends classic charm with casual comfort. Turner’s has become a favorite spot for locals and visitors alike to enjoy authentic New England seafood in a warm, welcoming setting that reflects both Salem’s history and its vibrant dining scene.

Village Tavern  -  Click here for menu
Offering 2 course menu for $35 and 4 course for $45
168 Essex St, Salem, MA – (978) 744-2858
As the clock changes, so does Village Tavern's clientele: from patrons enjoying an easy going patio lunch, to diners with discriminate taste enjoying our outrageous award-winning burgers, wings, chowder, and prime rib. Something for everyone in the evening. Private Parties, Live Entertainment, 78 Craft Beers, 8 Pool Tables, 2 Skeeball Alleys, Private Air Hockey Room, Dart Alleys, 3 Bars, and 3 Private Function Rooms.