Rose’s Guidebook
Food Scene
Perfect spots for lunch, dinner or to grab a drink. These are some of our favorites!
Rockafellas
231 Essex StA Salem staple right on Essex St!
Village Tavern
168 Essex StGreat spot for breakfast and they almost always have Shipyard Pumpkinhead beer! Get there early though, the wait time can get pretty long in the fall.
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Red's Sandwich Shop
15 Central StGreat spot for breakfast and they almost always have Shipyard Pumpkinhead beer! Get there early though, the wait time can get pretty long in the fall.
Mercy Tavern
148 Derby StBreweries
Notch has the best beer, fun atmosphere, friendly staff and within walking distance of the Neon house!
Notch Brewery & Tap Room
283R Derby StWitch's Brew Cafe
156 Derby StBackbeat Brewing Company
31A Park StCoffee Shops
The best coffee and breakfast food! Plus, everyone who works here is sooo nice!
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Brew Box on Essex
131-2 Essex StThe best coffee and breakfast food! Plus, everyone who works here is sooo nice!
Date Night
This restaurant has amazing food and a great atmosphere! The menu is always changing and never disappoints! It’s a little more upscale and you need a reservation but it is SO worth it!
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Settler
2 Lynde StThis restaurant has amazing food and a great atmosphere! The menu is always changing and never disappoints! It’s a little more upscale and you need a reservation but it is SO worth it!
This is the perfect place to look at the harbor while enjoying oysters! Go here for lunch or dinner to see a beautiful sunset!
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Sea Level Oyster Bar
94 Wharf StThis is the perfect place to look at the harbor while enjoying oysters! Go here for lunch or dinner to see a beautiful sunset!