Gay Salem! Your Gay Guide to the Witch City!

Dining
Salem, Massachusetts offers a fantastic menu 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!

Asian Food
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!

Bangkok Paradise Thai Restaurant & Sushi Bar
90 Washington, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 825-9201
At Bangkok Paradise you are served the original taste of Thai cuisine, Their chefs carefully prepare the dish from home cooking recipes. They promise to make you feel like you are in Thailand!

Fresh & Taste Restaurant
118 Washington, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 825-1388

Genghis Chinese Food
179 Fort Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 825-9232

Honga Restaurant
6 Boston St, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-2510

Mandarin Super Buffet
400 Highland Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 740-0306

The Thai Place
Museum Place Mall, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (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.

Bars, Pubs, & Lounges
Capt's Waterfront Grill & Club
35 Norman Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 741-0555
Dine by their upstairs fireplace. Capt.’s offers casual dining with a fare. Charcoal Grilled seafood and steaks highlight a menu with something for everyone.

Dodge Street Bar & Grill
7 Dodge, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 745-0139
Relax and enjoy a great meal in our casual pub, or cozy dining room.
A wide selection of beer, wine & spirits - as well as non-alcoholic beverages are available.
Not only the best ribs in the region, but the best live music on the North Shore!

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.

Mcswiggin's Irish Pub & Restaurant
121 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 745-5656

O'Neill's Pub & Restaurant
120 Washington, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 740-8811
Whether it's the 80's you prefer, dance and hip hop or everything in between, the D.J.'s at O'Neill's are sure to light up your night. If you like to dance or just chill with friends over some cocktails, come join the weekend crowd. It's a little bit of Boston nightlife without the attitude.

Rockafella’s
231 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 745-2411
When you walk into the world famous, historical, Daniel Low building you step into the past, present, and future. Being one of the first churches in America, a bank, a department store, and now housing one of the most unique restaurants in the world, offering not only the finest food, but also the greatest live entertainment on the northshore.

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!

Victoria Station
86 Wharf Street, Pickering Wharf, Salem, MA 01970, (978) 745-3400
Patrons of Victoria Station Restaurant have been enjoying casual dining and excellent food at affordable prices for nearly 30 years. Victoria Station is located on the water at Pickering Wharf at Salem, MA. The restaurant’s décor is uniquely British, including red telephone booths, and pictures of the British Railway System.

Witches Brew Cafe
156 Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 745-8717

Breakfast Places
Fountain Place
232 Essex, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-9572

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!

Maria's Place
10 Jefferson Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-1817

Coffee & Coffee Houses
Coffee Merchant Cafe
196 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-1729

Coffee Time Bake Shop
96 Bridge Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-0995
Their house coffee, a gourmet blend that is rich and smooth, is fresh ground just before brewing and prepared to your order. Their Decaf is brewed from Swiss water processed Columbian beans. Our other flavors include Hazelnut, French Vanilla, Italian Dark Roast, Hazelnut Decaf, and the Flavor of the Week. Along with their regular black and decaffeinated black teas, we serve the finest quality Tazo teas in several varieties. During the summer months they also brew delicious English Breakfast and Wild Orange iced teas. Spiced chai tea, hot or iced, is available as well.

Dunkin Donuts
68 Boston Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 741-8658

Dunkin Donuts
152 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-9888

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 atmosphere. 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.

Fuel Coffee & Juice Bar
196 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 741-0850

Gold Star Coffee Company Inc
51 Bridge Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-2672

Jaho Coffee & Tea
197 Derby, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-4300

Salem Tea Company
15 Crombie Street, #3, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 745-0002

Starbucks Coffee
211 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 825-0824

Universal Coffee House
211 Bridge Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 741-5743

Finer Dining
Bella Verona
107 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 825-9911
An Italian Restaurant in the heart of Salem you will be brought back to Verona the home of Romeo and Juliet to lose yourself in the atmosphere of excellent food. Offering handmade pastas and great daily specials.

Finz
76 Wharf Street, Pickering Wharf, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-8485
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.

The Grapevine
26 Congress Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970 (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.

The Lyceum Bar & Grill
43 Church Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 745-7665
At the Lyceum Bar & Grill, established in Salem, Massachusetts in 1989 by owner George Harrington, we welcome customers to our restaurant in a nineteenth-century building where Alexander Graham Bell made the first long-distance phone call and, where today, Executive Chef James Havey creates an intriguing global cuisine for you to enjoy in our relaxed, hospitable, and stylish eatery.

Strega
94 Lafayette Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 741-0004
TEA DANCE - Last Sunday of Month 4pm-8pm
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!)

Family Style
Bertini's Restaurant
284 Canal Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-1436
For over 60 years, Bertini's Restaurant has tempted the palates of Salem with a diverse menu with quality home cooking and fresh products at a price you can afford two, three or more times a week. Bertini's Restaurant uses only the freshest ingredients and also offers pizza for the kids, as well as steak and seafood for mom and pop.

Brother’s Restaurant and Deli
283 Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (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.

Ground Round Restaurant
2 Traders Way, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-4488
The Ground Round Grill & Bar is a good time meeting place where family and friends can gather to enjoy a wide selection of great food and drinks in a comfortable, relaxing setting - all at very affordable prices.

Ice Cream
Ben & Jerry's Scoop Shop
60 Washington, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-7500
New flavors are here! Swirls of caramel, pieces of pie crust, fudge cows, and did someone say cream stout?! What Kind of mayhem is this?

Captain Dusty's Ice Cream
143 Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-0777

Maria's Sweet Somethings
26 Front Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 825-9111
32 Flavors of Ice Cream - Cherry Vanilla, Frozen Pudding, Snickers, Almond Joy, Death by Chocolate, Totally Turtle, Moose Tracks, Coffee Kahlua Brownie, Pistachio, Sugar Free, Coffee and much more ... oh yeah, they have Vanilla too!

Puleo's Dairy Bar & Restaurant
376 Highland Av, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-6455
Started in 1928, with a Model T pick up truck, Charles Puleo established home delivery routes in the Salem, Ma area. Growing steadily into the 1940's, the company moved into a state-of-the-art dairy, and opened a seasonal roadside ice cream stand on our site on Highland Ave. An entire dairy renovation in 1989 culminated with a new dairy bar and restaurant, open year round.

Mexican Food
Cilantro
282R Derby Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 745-9436
authentic, hearty, and diverse Mexican specialties in an upscale but easygoing brick-walled setting. Fresh specialties such as crispy flautas rolled around chicken, pico de gallo, guacamole, and queso fresco are breaths of fresh air after so many ersatz Mexican dishes. Don't miss the creamy flan - a smooth, sweet follow up to the often fiery main courses.

Edgewater Cafe
155 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (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.

Fuentes Mexican Food
105 Lafayette Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-4616

Popaco Restaurant
105 Lafayette, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-4616

Pizza & Sub Shops
Bella's Pizza & Subs
84 Highland Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 745-1502

Big Peter's Famous Roast Beef Seafood & Pizza
400 Highland Ave, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 740-2771

Christina's Famous Pizza & Roast Beef Hot & Cold
239 Lafayette Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970 , 978) 744-0700

Crusty's Pizza Etc
177 Fort Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts 01970 , 978) 825-0004

Damatas Pizza
33 Bridge Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 745-1122

Deleo's Pizza
28 Norman Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 740-2800

Domino's Pizza
Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (781) 631-2222

Engine House Restaurant And Pizza
71 Lafayette, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 745-1744
Located in downtown Salem, Massachusetts, Engine House Restaurant is surrounded by area attractions such as the Peabody Essex Museum, Pickering Wharf, the Salem Common, the Witch Museum, the Wax Museum, unique shops, and numerous Haunted Houses.

Essex Pizza
2 East India Sq, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 741-1383

Georgio's Pizza
400 Highland Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-5838

Giovanni's Roast Beef
44 Jefferson Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-9111

Mandee's Pizza
408 Essex Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 745-6400

Mario's Pizza
147 North Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 745-3043

Omega Pizza
101 Loring Avenue, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 740-1000

Pizza Hut
8 Traders Way, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-1350

Papa John's
233 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-9777

Roasted Peppers Pizza And Subs
100 Boston St., Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-2100

Salem House of Pizza
23 Endicott Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (978) 744-0017

Sandwiches Pizza & More At Vinnin Square
9 1/2 Paradise Rd, Salem, Massachusetts 01970, (781) 598-0001

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