Set in the historic Newmark building in the heart of downtown Salem, Counter is a modern take on a lunch counter with a dining experience rooted in fresh, simple, modern food.
Our seasonal Salem restaurant features an open-concept kitchen and dining for 50 on the first floor of The Hotel Salem and seasonal outdoor patio seating for 30. The bar, lounge, lunch, and bar service are open to the public daily.
Counter’s menu celebrates regional New England flavors featuring casual breakfast items, clever starters, breads, and main dishes.
Elevated, eclectic American dishes in a midcentury diner-inspired space at the Hotel Salem. Based on 81 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.2 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No delivery
Address:
209 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970
Phone: (978) 451-4818
Website: https://www.countersalem.com/?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=yext
Hours
| Monday
(Labor Day)
|
Closed |
| Tuesday |
Closed |
| Wednesday |
Closed |
| Thursday |
12–9 PM |
| Friday |
12–10 PM |
| Saturday |
10 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday |
10 AM–4 PM |
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Reviews
Katie Rozar
Everything was fantastic! I stayed at the hotel, so I got a little discount on the food. I had the pulled pork flat bread. So delicious!!! Paired with the Salem Mimosa and the ginger/pomegranate Mimosa. Amazing all around including the service.
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Gabriela Repeta
My husband and I LOVE this place! It’s the perfect date night spot. The staff is incredibly welcoming, and the food is consistently outstanding. They are super inventive with their specials, and everything always tastes amazing. They venture outside the box from your “typical” restaurant specials menu, and it is so worth it. Hands down the best cheeseburger I’ve ever had anywhere. Ever. The desserts are not only unbelievably delicious, but are visually works of art as well. We always look forward to our visits here!
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Jillian/Nick Perry
Love this place. The good is great, drinks are well crafted, and the staff is wonderful. A but on the pricier side, but you get what you pay for. (Review/pics are from Counter, not the Roof, which has an entirely different menu.)
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Katya Maiser
Stopped by for a quick and easy but and was pleasantly surprised with the fun and friendly atmosphere and most importantly great food!
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Katie Smith
I came here during my vacation with my family. I ordered the veggie burger and was blown away by how delicious and flavorful it was! I made everybody at my table try a bite, raved to the staff, and I have talked about it since coming back to Florida. I can’t wait to go back up north next fall just to have that burger again!! Besides that delicious burger the staff was amazing and very kind!
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Alexander M.
We came in for lunch at Counter on a busy Sunday in Salem. The place seemed a bit unorganized as nobody came to give us menus or water for a bit so we had to flag down a waiter.
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Alex Lopez
I was staying at the Hotel Salem for a weekend (highly recommend!) and Counter is the first thing you walk into at the hotel. I had a grilled cheese sitting on a literal pillow of fries! Both were delicious.
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nev winter
I got the lobster gnocchi. The sauce was very good but the portion was tiny and the lobster was too overcooked for me or my friend to eat. Even if you like uppity fancy places, there’s better in Salem.
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SGP Versluis
Nice modern looking restaurant, we had some breakfast here and it was good!
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Amanda Joyce
We went here last night. The waiter Alex was amazing. He recommended a drink and food for us and we couldn’t have been happier. He was so helpful, pleasant and accommodating. The Counter Burger alone is worth the hour drive. We’ll definitely be back next time we’re in the area.
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