Salem · Essex County, MA
Birthday ideas in Salem
Scout analyzed 42 Salem places and surfaced the ones that actually fit birthday.
Places analyzed
42
Matches
21
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.3 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Settler
A diverse menu of elevated, housemade New American dishes is served in this rustic-chic venue.
Food & Drink
The Tavern
Classic, wood-paneled eatery in a circa-1925 hotel, offering comfort food, fireside dining & a bar.
The Point
Crave
Food & Drink
Brew Box on Essex
Food & Drink
Ugly Mug Diner
Hopping daytime cafe dispensing inventive American diner fare & specialty drinks in buzzy surrounds.
Food & Drink
Blackcraft Coffee
Food & Drink
Ledger Restaurant
Upscale restaurant & bar serving New England cuisine in a 19th-century bank building.
Food & Drink
Dire Wolf Tavern
Hip haunt featuring New American small plates, sushi, cocktails & live events amid whimsical decor.
Food & Drink
Sea Level Oyster Bar
Oysters, lobster rolls, specialty cocktails & more offered in a casual joint with water views.
Food & Drink
Longboards Restaurant & Bar
Casual American restaurant & bar offering burgers, sandwiches, flatbreads & a big beer list.
Food & Drink
The Lobster Shanty
Bustling, informal eatery & bar with classic seafood & outdoor tables, plus live music on weekends.
Food & Drink
Rockafellas
Upbeat restaurant & bar providing modern American cuisine in a historic building.
Nightlife
Village Tavern | Bar & grill
Upbeat American tavern with a patio, game room & big beer list serving classic American pub grub.
Food & Drink
Mercy Tavern
Gastropub with global comfort fare, cocktails & live music in a comfy atmosphere.
Food & Drink
Adriatic Restaurant
Polished place offering Mediterranean & Italian dishes, with a wine list, takeout & outdoor seating.
Food & Drink
Salem's Retreat
Outdoors
Winter Island Park
Marine recreational park with seasonal RV & tent camping, a boat launch, lighthouse & historic fort.
Food & Drink
Witchside Tavern
Food & Drink
Finz Salem
Upscale-casual seafood, steak & cocktail destination situated on the harbor with deck & ocean views.
Food & Drink
Turner's Seafood at Lyceum Hall, Salem, MA
New England-style seafood & an oyster bar featured in a 19th-century venue with historic charm.
Food & Drink
Bit Bar Salem
Bar offering old-school arcade games, craft beer & playful eats like donut burgers.
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