The Tavern

Salem, MA · Restaurant

Rating
4.5/5
★★★★★ 4.5
Reviews
20
Rank in Salem
#64
of 176 restaurants
City Percentile
58%
rating percentile
Address
The Tavern, 18 Washington Square W, Salem, MA 01970
Phone
(978) 825-4311
Website
www.hawthornehotel.com/the-tavern
Status
Closed · Opens 11 AM

The Tavern is a restaurant located in Salem, MA. It is one of 176 restaurants listed in Salem. Its 4.5-star rating is above the Salem city average of 4.3 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About The Tavern

Located inside the historic Hawthorne Hotel, the Tavern welcomes hotel guests, visitors to Salem, and locals. Our oak-paneled dining room features a wood-burning fireplace and views of Salem Common and the Witch Museum. We serve a combined... More

Hours

Saturday11 AM–11 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Tara Blair · Nov 2025

Awesome food and fast service. I liked the pumpkin humus waaaaay more than I thought I would. The meatloaf just falls apart in your mouth. The grilled cheese had a nice crunch but the bread was a little hard and the cheese wasn't stringy. Espresso martini had such a soft, smooth texture. We all enjoyed our chowder and seasonal soup. Coconut curry was also amazing. All pictured here. Overall, highly recommended

★★★★★ 5.0 Lacey Gorske · Oct 2025

What a great experience. The drinks we had were fantastic. Food was good, took a little bit of time for it to come out but it was very busy and during the busy season. The bartender was great, was very helpful with information regarding salem. Love the hotel, so much history. And I hear its haunted.

★★★★★ 5.0 Haim Haviv · Nov 2025

Had a great time. The menu is large and accommodating both a full meal and snacks. The nachos and fries were delicious and the service was excellent. It’s a great option for one looking for an old school tavern with lots of history.

★★★★★ 5.0 Trinae H. · Oct 2025

Special thank you to our waiter Adam started off our weekend in Salem with great service and suggestions. We wanted to eat at the Tavern but it was pretty packed we ended up still be able to sit on the other side near the hotel which served the same menu. Steak and sweet potatoe mashed was an amazing dish and cleaned our plates. Only hotel guests can use parking lot.

★★★★★ 5.0 Sharon Scanlon · Jan 2026

Drinks were great - they even offer a Sazerac which made me very happy! The food was incredible. We had the steak tips for dinner and they were so flavorful! Truly enjoyed it. And the atmosphere was lovely especially on a few cold winter days!

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

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