Salem Spring Restaurant Week: April 13-17, 2008

I love restaurant week in Salem. Really, I love eating out... and there are so many choices in Salem! Indian, Italian, Thai, Seafood, American, haute cuisine, hot dogs... it's endless.

[Side note: My love of restaurants seems to be overly evident in the blog lately. I promise I have some great posts on art and culture in Salem, the museums, shopping, tours... it's all coming. And the weather is getting warmer, so it is a great time to get out and explore.]

Back to restaurant week... Restaurant Week is organized by the Salem Chamber of Commerce as an easy way for everyone to return to their favorite restaurants, or try something new. Three-course meals at participating restaurants are $26.26 (beverages, tax, and gratuity are not included, and please remember to tip for good service!).

In case you're wondering why the prix fixe is $26.26, it's because Salem was founded by Roger Conant in 1626. You can visit Roger while you're walking off that fabulous meal - his statue is at the northwest corner of Washington Square / Salem Common, adjacent to the Salem Witch Museum.

The Chamber advises that reservations are recommended. Please call restaurants directly.

PARTICIPATING RESTAURANTS


The Black Lobster at Stromberg's Cove, 2 Bridge Street, Tel.: 978-744-1863 http://www.strombergs.com/

Capt.'s Waterfront Grill & Club, 94 Wharf Street, Tel.: 978-741-0555http://www.capts.com/

Cilantro, 282 Derby Street, Tel.: 978-745-9436 http://www.cilantrocilantro.com/

Finz Seafood, 76 Wharf Street, Tel.: 978-744-0000 http://www.hipfinz.com/
(Finz gets the photo credit for the Lobster & Asparagus picture. I can't guarantee it's on the menu, but it sure looks good!)

Grapevine Restaurant, 26 Congress Street, Tel.: 978-745-9335 http://www.grapevinesalem.com/

Lyceum Bar & Grill, 43 Church Street, Tel.: 978-745-7665 http://www.lyceumsalem.com/

Nathaniel's, 18 Washington Square West, Tel.: 978-744-4080 http://www.hawthornehotel.com/

Passage to India, 157 Washington Street Tel.: 978-832-2200

Regatta Pub, Salem Waterfront Hotel & Suites, 225 Derby Street, Tel.: 978-740-8788 http://www.salemwaterfronthotel.com/

Rockafellas, 231 Essex Street, Tel.: 978-745-2411 http://www.rockafellasofsalem.com/

Sixty2 on Wharf, 62 Wharf Street, Tel.: 978-744-0062 http://www.62onwharf.com/

Spirits at 300 Derby, 300 Derby Street, Tel.: 978-744-8889

Strega Restaurant & Lounge, 94 Lafayette Street, Tel.: 978-741-0004 http://www.stregasalem.com/

Tavern at the Hawthorne Hotel, 18 Washington Square West, Tel.: 978-744-4080 http://www.hawthornehotel.com/

Victoria Station, 86 Wharf Street, Tel.: 978-745-3400 http://www.victoriastationinc.com/

These are great restaurants! We need more time. What's especially nice is that two of our newest restaurants, Spirits at 300 Derby and 62 on Wharf are participating, which gives us all an excuse to try something new. That said, there are a few restaurants on this list that I haven't visited in too long a time. This may be my excuse to get back out there!

Let me know what you think - send me your comments and pictures (G rated, this is a family program) to info@salem.org. I may use you in a future blog post!