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1. The Babe
3.9
Excellent(170)
$$$$
• American • Salem
Booked 4 times today
We had an amazing meal and great service from Chris. Would highly recommend.
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2. Dire Wolf Tavern
4.6
Exceptional(210)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Salem
Delicious food, delightful service, divine atmosphere!
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3. Paradiso Ristorante
4.8
Exceptional(541)
$$$$
• Italian • Swampscott
Booked 7 times today
Service timed perfectly good pour large portions of excellent tasting food and the specials are really special 
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4. Ledger Restaurant & Bar
4.7
Exceptional(3055)
$$$$
• American • Salem
Booked 19 times today
Amazing experience with excellent food! Customer service was perfect!
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5. 1928 Beacon Hill
4.7
Exceptional(1082)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Beacon Hill
Booked 73 times today
Great experience! We loved the Oysters. Very special. We will be back.
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6. Aquitaine - Boston
4.5
Awesome(4128)
$$$$
• French • South End
Booked 26 times today
This was a larger than usual group reservation to welcome our new boss. I ALWAYS include additional notes when reserving online. The team ALWAYS reads them and accommodates. THANK YOU!
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7. Buttermilk & Bourbon
4.6
Exceptional(3927)
$$$$
• American • Back Bay
Booked 69 times today
Had a small family dinner here on a Sunday evening, everything was amazing. Service was great. Wish we lived closer because we’d eat here all the time!
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8. 75 Chestnut
4.7
Exceptional(2841)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • Beacon Hill
Booked 74 times today
We always enjoy dinner at 75 Chestnut. The people who work there are wonderful and the food is better than ever. They do a great job with salmon, chicken, steak, and salad. We will definitely be going back the next time we are in Boston. Thanks, 75, for another great evening.
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9. Metropolis Cafe
4.8
Exceptional(1764)
$$$$
• American • South End
Booked 43 times today
Metropolis is fantastic -- cozy and comfortable, with outstanding food and wonderful service.
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10. South End Buttery
4.7
Exceptional(2511)
$$$$
• Contemporary American • South End
Booked 37 times today
My daughter and I had a great brunch experience here. For those out of towners like myself, the fireplace room is in the basement and is super cozy, even if the fire is off. The outside is super adorable but we didn’t sit there as it was cold and it had been pouring all weekend. The main floor is super bustling and have ambiance, with lots of windows. You really can’t go wrong with any spot. All of the food was delicious and our servers were excellent. Will definitely visit again next time we are in town!

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  • Stephanie
    Virginia •6 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    The food at this place is amazing! We were from out of town for just one night and wanted to eat New England seafood and boy did they serve us. Every one of us had the lobster bisque which had lobster pieces so large we had to cut them with a knife and fork and the creamy seafood flavor was better than any other I've ever had. I also ordered the crab nachos and have a pretty severe onion all allergy and they were so accommodating and careful to make sure there was no cross contamination. My friend who was with me ordered the purple lady sushi, which was adorable, and said it was the best sushi she's ever had. Not to mention our server was so friendly and fun! We had the best time at this restaurant and if we are ever back in Salem, will surely go again!
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    Finz Salem$$$$• Seafood• Salem
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    4.6
  • StephanieP
    Minneapolis - St. Paul •2 reviews
    5.0
    Dined 4 days ago
    Delicious food, delightful service, divine atmosphere!
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    Dire Wolf Tavern$$$$• Contemporary American• Salem
    •
    4.6
  • Conner
    Seattle / Eastern Washington •1 review
    5.0
    Dined 6 days ago
    Amazing experience with excellent food! Customer service was perfect!
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    Ledger Restaurant & Bar$$$$• American• Salem
    •
    4.7
  • KennethGold
    Las Vegas •27 reviews
    5.0
    Dined on 1 Nov 2026
    We had an amazing meal and great service from Chris. Would highly recommend.
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    The Babe$$$$• American• Salem
    •
    3.9
  • arthur
    Greater Boston •1 review
    5.0
    Dined on 30 Oct 2026
    Service timed perfectly good pour large portions of excellent tasting food and the specials are really special 
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    Paradiso Ristorante$$$$• Italian• Swampscott
    •
    4.8

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