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Salem Beer Works

278 Derby St, Salem, MA 01970-3635
978-745-2337
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Ranked #25 of 211 restaurants in Salem
Price range: RM0 - RM62
Cuisines: American, Hamburgers
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
Restaurant details
Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, After-hours
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Mount Vernon, New York
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11 reviews 11 reviews
6 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

I have given this restaurant way too many chances and all of them have failed to impress-- tonight was the last straw. My mother and I both ordered burgers at med rare. Both were cooked at every temp but. My wife ordered a cob salad with chicken but to her dismay found the chicken to be super tendony. Perhaps this... More

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Concord, New Hampshire
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24 reviews 24 reviews
5 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013 via mobile

Nice place. Very good beer. But the food is just ok. Fries are good. Ribs are not. Slow slow service. Very spotty. Had to get our own forks and knives. Had to ask for the kids menu 3 times. That said the kids offerings are impressive.

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Salem, Massachusetts
2 reviews
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

I have been a few times and it has been good about ...oh ...about ...one time. the other times they have made major mistakes on orders. such as charging you for an expensive drink even though you got a cheaper one, forgetting to put chicken on a chicken quesadilla, extremely overcooking meat to the point where it is difficult to... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 May 2013 via mobile

My husband and I went into beerworks this past weekend while in the area. We waited a few minutes to be seated but they were busy. We got a spot right under the neon witch. Server came over and told us she and another server would be waiting on us. Our server surprised us with her beer knowledge and got... More

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Hawthorne, New Jersey
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11 reviews 11 reviews
4 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2013

We visited Salem Beer Works for the first time while vacationing in the area. My husband didn't eat much of the Sirloin Tip dinner that he ordered because it was a bit tough. When the waitress came over to pick up the plates, she noticed that he didn't eat much and asked if it was okay. He said that he... More

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Oakville, Canada
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19 reviews 19 reviews
10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2013

We were really disappointed on our visit to the Salem Beer Works this trip. We discovered the Beer Works on our last visit to Salem and really enjoyed their beer and the friendly atmosphere at the bar (September 2011). This time around, we were excited to sit on the patio and enjoy the food as well as the drinks. We... More

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Salem, Massachusetts
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60 restaurant reviews
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31 helpful votes 31 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 May 2013

a recent visit, we ordered fish and chips and a burger. the fish on oily more than usual = which doesn't taste that great when oil is masking the flavor of fresh haddock. Secondly the served a super dry cole slaw - which appeared not to have barely any dressing and tossed with chopped basil ..............WHat the heck? Rule of... More

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10 restaurant reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2013 via mobile

Considering it was mid October, we got seated quickly and our food came pretty fast. Our waitress was helpful and friendly and the food was really great!

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Salem, Massachusetts
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229 reviews 229 reviews
147 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 56 cities Reviews in 56 cities
71 helpful votes 71 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2013

Great local beer offerings and comfortable setting. Blaire was our server and she did a fantastic job filling us in on the new menu items and making wonderful recommendations. This a great place to visit with a group of friends with dining options inside and outside. Cheers!

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See 38 more reviews by reppop for Salem
Connecticut
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10 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 May 2013 via mobile

We stopped for lunch with our kids while visiting Salem. They have great appitizers. Fried pickles are great and the bread knots were great. The buffalo wings were also very good. I enjoyed the beer that I ordered. My wife and kids enjoyed their food as well. Beerworks is walking distance from the House of 7 gables and other popular... More

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