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.
Photography by Freebird Photography
Counter Hours
Kitchen Hours:
Thurs: 12pm to 8pm
Friday: 12pm to 9pm
Saturday: 10am to 9pm Sunday: 10am to 4pm, bar until 6 pm
Monday 12 - 8pm
Our bar is open an additional hour Thursday–Monday.
Located at
The Hotel Salem
209 Essex Street,
Salem, MA, 01970
Phone
(978) 451-4950
Counter is currently home to our seasonal pop-up: Crust @ Counter for the summer and fall months. Our menu focuses on gourmet flatbreads, fries, and sandwiches that are filled with crave-able flavors we know you'll love, either on the go exploring Salem or relaxing in your room.
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The Hotel Salem is a vibrant and one-of-a-kind accommodation on the North Shore of Boston. This 44-room boutique Salem hotel is now open in the middle of the action on the bustling Essex Street pedestrian mall in the city center.
Housed in a former high-end clothing store space, our lively Salem MA hotel features mid-century modern décor with vintage, retail-inspired touches that embrace its stylish past. Inspired by the New England department stores of yesteryear, our decor mixes midcentury modern design with funky details from stores in the ’50s and ’60s. Our Salem hotel truly pays homage to the last gasp of the downtown anchor store—before the days of strip malls and big-box chains.
Unique among Salem restaurants, The Roof offers Salem’s only rooftop bar and restaurant serving the necessities—strong drinks and simple food. Located at the top of The Hotel Salem, this seasonal dining space features an outdoor kitchen and expansive views of Salem’s cobblestone streets and bustling harbor. Here you can find some of the best-crafted cocktails in the area, as well as tacos, nachos, and burritos.
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8 Small Towns in Massachusetts for an Easy Weekend Getaway
This publication lets readers know that October isn't the only time to visit Salem; boutique hotels The Hotel Salem, and The Merchant, as well as Counter restaurant, make sea-side Salem an ideal summer destination.
Salem Must-Do List
This local publication highlights The Merchant and The Hotel Salem as absolute musts on your Salem, MA, itinerary, for their exquisite design, lively atmosphere, and well-curated sense of place.
Best of the Northshore 2018
Chef Justin Perdue takes inspiration from the counter restaurants of old, including their desserts…The end results are exquisite plates that round out any meal.
Where to Eat and Drink in Salem, MA
This national dining site included The Hotel Salem's restaurants, The Roof and Counter among Salem's top dining destinations for October and beyond.
The Winter 2017-2018 Restaurant Opening Guide: North Shore
The Hotel Salem opened in late 2017, and a New American restaurant called Counter opened soon after on the ground floor as “a modern take on a lunch counter.”
New Eateries Spring Up Throughout the North Shore
The department store lunch counters of the 1950s and 1960s inspired one of Salem's newest eateries, Counter Kitchen and Bar, which opened this winter.
The Hotel Salem debuts Modern Kitchen and Bar
Counter, a modern American restaurant, is now open in the heart of Salem, Mass.
Counter at The Hotel Salem
Mid-century modern décor meets modern American cuisine at this vibrant new restaurant
Counter is committed to providing equal access to its goods, services, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please note that we are currently making accessibility enhancements to our Salem restaurant's website. If you need any information or assistance we are available by telephone at (978) 451-4818 to provide anything that you may need.