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OHANA – NEW AMERICAN CUISINE

A diverse menu influenced by French techniques, Italian flavors, and Asian spices. We offer creative appetizers, entrees and desserts in addition to a three course Prix Fixe menu at great value. Offering both on-site and off-site catering from appetizers to entrées to desserts, we will make the perfect customized menu for you and your budget.

Ohana, 151 Main Street, Gloucester, 978-283-3200, ohanacapeann.com

 

FINZ SEAFOOD & GRILL

Surrounded on three sides by windows that overlook the Salem Harbor, offering waterfront dining on our seasonal patio. Featuring fresh seafood brought in daily, raw bar, full grill menu and a private 2nd floor function room to host events from 30-110. Open 7 days a week, 11:30 to midnight. Reservations accepted.

Finz Seafood & Grill, 76 Wharf Street, Salem, 978-744-0000, hipfinz.com

 

LOCAL FARM FRESH INGREDIENTS

Here at Scratch, We let the Farmers do the hard work. We focus on locally and regionally sourced ingredients in creating our handmade from scratch menu items. Let your taste buds be rewarded. Come taste what’s fresh really is. Serving handmade foods and craft Beers since 2011.

Scratch Kitchen, 245 Derby Street, Salem, 978-741-2442, scratchkitchensalem.com

 

NICK’S PLACE

Great food with the freshest Ingredients! Serving Lunch and Dinner daily. Too busy to cook? Leave that to us! We prepare our pizza dough, and hot roast beef daily! Hosting a team pasta party? Try our Chicken Ziti Broccoli! Catering available for any event. Appetizers, salads, trays and platters. Located in Lawrence, Winthrop, and Nick’s Bistro in Revere. Give us a try you won’t be disappointed!

Nick’s Place, 95 Lowell Street, Lawrence, 978-655-3973, nicksplaceonline.com

 

VICTORIA STATION & VIC’S BOATHOUSE

Victoria Station & Vic’s Boathouse is a staple on the North Shore that stands above the rest. Their panoramic waterfront dining, historic ambiance and tempting menu items have kept Vic’s a waterfront destination for over 36 years. The menu includes classic American comfort cuisine, fresh seafood, and an unlimited salad bar. Come enjoy great food and drink, live entertainment, and a slight ocean breeze!

Victoria Station, 86 Wharf Street, Salem, 978-745-3400, victoriastationsalem.com

 

JAPANESE CUISINE

At Maki Sushi Bar & Grill sushi is more than just dinner. An art within itself, our menu offers more than 50 delicious sushi rolls to suit any craving. Dine in tonight, you’ll never think about sushi the same way again.

Maki Sushi Bar & Grill, 43 Main Street, Peabody, 978-854-5426, makisushibar.net 

 

PLEASURABLE DINING

The Hardcover has been proudly serving the North Shore since 1975. Featuring award-winning hand-cut aged steaks, prime top sirloin cuts, prime rib, salad bar, fresh fish, and fine seafood. The Hardcover has been honored with many Regional Gold Awards by People’s Choice. Enjoy selections from our extensive wine list or one of our specialty martinis.

The Hardcover Restaurant, 15A Newbury Street, Route 1 North, Danvers, 978- 774-1223, barnsiderrestaurants.com

 

SEA LEVEL OYSTER BAR

Finz Seafood and Grill owner George Carey has opened a second location in the city just steps from his first. Sea Level Oyster Bar is Salem’s only restaurant to boast an indoor outdoor bar providing amazing views, the freshest seafood, gourmet pizza, and an amazing beer selection. Come down to Pickering Wharf to see what all the buzz is about!

Sea Level Oyster Bar, 94 Wharf Street, Salem, 978-741-0555, sealeveloysterbar.com

 

WHERE THE LOCALS COME TO DINE & UNWIND

Voted “Best Casual Dining Experience,” by The Salem News and “Tasters Choice” for our award winning lobster rolls and sandwiches! Unique hand crafted flatbread pizzas, seasoned burgers, sliders, and our new “Lobster-Mania” menu are all great additions to the changing menu. Football and the Patriots, shuffleboard, keno, jukebox, and live music on Mondays and Thursdays, its the place to see and be seen!

Longboards Restaurant & Bar, 72 Wharf Street, Salem, 978-745-6659, longboardsbar.com

 

BONNE BOUCHE CATERERS

Bonne Bouche custom designs your menu with your budget and tastes in mind. We take the work out of planning a celebration by managing your event, big or small, black-tie or casual. As always we use only hand-chosen, local ingredients to provide you with fresh-per-order cuisine. Sit back and relax, enjoy your party, and let us take care of every detail! Call Jen Sanford at Bonne Bouche Caterers.

Bonne Bouche Caterers, 978-423-7181, bonnebouchecaterers.com

 

WHERE THE FOOD IS EVEN BETTER THAN THE VIEW

The original family owned restaurant since 1977, serves a wide variety of fresh seafood, Italian favorites, and wood fired pizza. The function rooms, with beautiful water views, are available for all occasions from family and office parties, to showers and weddings. The Sunday Brunch (from 11-2) was voted “Best Brunch on the North Shore.”

The Marina Restaurant & Bar at the Wharf, 543 North Shore Road, Revere, 781-629-3798, marinaatthewharf.com

 

OPUS

With a cocktail list of original creations unlike anything else you’ll find on the North Shore, Opus was just named Reader’s Choice Best After-Work Drinks. The après work fun doesn’t stop there; the restaurant also features $5 appetizers, like hot dates & queso fundido, from 5-6 PM, Monday-Thursday. Oh, and don’t forget to stay for the sushi, it’s won Editor’s Choice Best Sushi every year since Opus opened.

Opus, 87 Washington Street, Salem, 978-744-9600, salemopus.com