The Roof

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209 Essex St
Salem, MA 01970
Unique among Salem, MA restaurants, The Roof offers Salem's only open-air 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. Expect to find some of the best-crafted cocktails in the area, as well as tacos, rice bowls, and more.

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3.0134 reviews
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Tricia W.
8/3/2025

Came with a group of 7 last night. Courtney was our server and did an excellent job taking care of us. The location is lovely, right on Essex Street, and the views are the best. We started off...

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Courtney F.
10/24/2025

My husband and I love a good Rooftop Bar, and when we saw this spot, we decided we had to give it a try. It does have some good views over the main street in Salem, but other than that, you can't...

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Mindy O.
9/11/2025

The food is seriously awful, I had a soggy quesadilla which I promise you is as awful as it sounds. Service is pretty non existent with most of the staff more worried about chatting than taking...

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Lydia S.
4/19/2025

This is a 3.5/5 stars for me, skip if you're hungry for nachos but love it for drinks! My sister and I went here today because it was gorgeous out and were greeted by a lovely hostess. We got a...

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Lily K.
10/7/2024

Bathrooms available, no parking in October. I give it 4 stars because it's a great view/location and good drinks. But food was eh like just okay. I was told frose wasn't that great and I got the...

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