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Ledger Restaurant & Bar, Salem, MA

Ledger Restaurant & Bar

4.7
4.7
2631 Reviews
$31 to $50
American

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2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.
  • Good for special occasions
  • Lively
  • Great for creative cocktails
This historically unique location houses the new restaurant from Matt O'Neil chef/owner of The Blue Ox in Lynn. O'Neil collaborates with Executive Chef, Daniel Gursha, formerly of Bambara, Cambridge and A Voce and Bouley in New York City, offering a progressive New England concept, where traditional 19th-century dishes, cocktails, and techniques will be elevated with 21st-century resources.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (978) 594-1908
  • Website
    http://www.ledgersalem.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Gursha
  • Catering
    Available for breakfast meetings, shower brunches, power lunches, celebratory dinners and more! Email our event planner, Ashleigh Moraga, today at ashleigh@ledgersalem.com for inquires.
  • Private party facilities
    Gather your guests and let us host you in Ledger’s private “Macomber Room.” This private space can seat up to 55 guests for a sit-down dinner or 80 for a cocktail reception. Choose from a variety of our family-style, buffet, and hors d’oeuvre menus by Chef Daniel Gursha to create a menu that reflects your individual style and taste.
  • Location
    125 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970
  • Neighborhood
    Salem
  • Cross street
    Essex Street
  • Parking details
    We have parking available at 4pm everyday located at 39 Norman St. There is also nearby metered street parking.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Feast of the Seven Fishes Charity Dinner

    $150.00 per person

    Prepaid

    Dec 9, 2024 only
    Seven Fishes, Seven Courses and Seven Wines. Enjoy live music and an indulgent seven course meal with six of the best chefs from Boston joining Chef Daniel Gursha and team at Ledger. All proceeds go to the No Kid Hungry Charity. GUEST CHEFS LINE UP Ana Sortun | Oleana, Sofra & Sarma Dave Bazirgan | Uni Boston Colin Lynch | Bar Mezzana, No Relation, Black Lamb Dante de Magistris | Il Casale Tony Susi | Bar Enza Douglass Williams | Mida Cocktail hour at 5:30pm and dinner begins at 6:30pm. Please email us any allergies or dietary restrictions upon ticket purchase at kelsey@ledgersalem.com or under "special request" section at checkout. Cancellation policy - refund up to 48 hours before the event.
    Feast of the Seven Fishes Charity Dinner Photo

Menu

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What 2,631 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.7Ambience
  • 4.4Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • Boston Metro North

    Great for brunch

  • Boston Metro North

    Hot spot

  • Boston Metro North

    American

  • Boston Metro North

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Ledger Restaurant & Bar offers "absolutely delicious" food with standout dishes like duck breast, popovers, and creative cocktails. The "outstanding" service and historic Salem ambiance create a charming dining experience. Although the noise level can be high and service may occasionally be slow, the overall experience is highly recommended for any visit to Salem.

2,631 Reviews

  1. Kathleen

    Greater Boston

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We love Ledger! Favorite for date night or just because!

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  2. donna

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Another amazing dining experience at the chefs’ table near the open kitchen ! We were a party of seven. We had several craft cocktails ( memorable was a gin “tea” served in a beautiful teacup), vintage grand cru champagne, wine, just about every hot or cold appetizer, oysters with caviar, popovers( must try) , carpaccio ( outstanding) , many beautifully prepared and delicious entrées ( my favorite is the mushroom Campanelli) plus each of us had dessert ( Mexican chocolate ice cream, sticky pudding and blueberry ice cream - all hand made). I’m a local resident and took my family here the weekend of Thanksgiving ! This is the best restaurant scene ever to happen in Salem! Can’t say enough great things about this establishment. Our waitress Martina was outstanding and so was our sommelier!

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  3. Peter

    Greater Boston

    37 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    37 reviews

    Dined on November 22, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    High praise for Ledgers. Great food and service. My smashburger was excellent and my wife enjoyed the Bolognese. Outstanding cocktails. We'll be back
    Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on November 23, 2024
    Peter, Thank you for your review! I am so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your food and cocktails, we look forward to your next visit! Warm regards, Annie

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  4. Dan

    Greater Boston

    16 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The restaurant was great. The food was outstanding: an order of popovers to start, a roasted duck breast for me, a baked salmon for my wife left us so full we couldn’t get to dessert. The parking was a challenge and it was pretty noisy but our server, Martina, was attentive and friendly so we were very happy with the whole experience and will definitely be back
    Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on November 22, 2024
    Dan, Thank you so much for your kind review! I always suggest the MBTA parking garage, it is a little bit of a longer walk but you are almost guaranteed to find a spot there. I am happy to hear that you enjoyed your food and service and we look forward to serving you again soon! Warm regards, Annie

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  5. Rebecca

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Service at the bar was incredible for brunch but the kitchen took 30 min for chicken & waffles and a burger.
    Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on November 17, 2024
    Rebecca, Thank you for your review! I apologize for the untimeliness of your food and I hope that you visit us again soon for another opportunity! Warm regards, Annie

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  6. Gaby

    Greater Boston

    17 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    17 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great brunch place in Salem. Made a reservation and our table was ready; place was full so reservations are recommended. Food was delicious, and their daily donut was awesome. The ambiance was great, and seeing all the old bank scenery was cool.

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  7. Caren

    Atlantic City

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 17, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent food, excellent service, great atmosphere.
    Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on November 17, 2024
    Caren, Thank you for your review! Warm regards, Annie

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  8. Maxine

    Greater Boston

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The food and service were great. The noise level made it hard to hear even across the table sometimes. Would definitely go back.
    Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on November 17, 2024
    Maxine, Thank you for your review and I am pleased to hear that you enjoyed your experience. Thank you also for your feedback regarding the noise level. Warm regards, Annie

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  9. Megan

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    3.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 3
    The kitchen DEFINITELY knows what it is doing, and the room is beautiful (that ceiling!). We had oysters, the squash soup (terrific!), little gem salad (so crunchy and fresh), popovers (a must have), duck, Brussels sprouts and salmon. Each dish was beautifully executed and just right, although the puree with the duck was oddly under seasoned. Service, however, was particularly uneven. Even after clarifying how we wanted the courses to be sequenced, the appetizer for one member of our table came out 15 minutes after the appetizer (oysters) for the rest of the table; the main courses for two of us arrived (after quite a wait) about ten minutes after the main course for our other two guests. Given the obvious professionalism of the kitchen and front desk, the service side was a surprise, and just felt somewhat untrained and awkward. Although harder to address, the noise level was also really daunting.
    Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on November 17, 2024
    Megan, Thank you for your review. Your highlighted message about our kitchen was very kind. I sincerely apologize that your service was not to the standard that we strive for and I appreciate you informing us of this. Your feedback is appreciated and I do hope that you visit us again and allow us another opportunity for our service to reach the same level of the rest of your experience! Warm regards, Annie

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  10. Jackie

    Chicago

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    Great ambiance and location. Our waitress was great , the bartender not very friendly. Definitely don’t skip the popovers , those are something to return for. The meal took a bit long to come out and the steak was no longer hot but I as enjoying my company so not a problem. I would return , good flavors !
    Ledger Restaurant & BarResponded on November 17, 2024
    Jackie, Thank you for your review and I appreciate your feedback on your service and food. I do hope that you return and allow us another opportunity to provide the experience you deserve! Warm regards, Annie

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FAQs

Ledger Restaurant & Bar offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (978) 594-1908.

Ledger Restaurant & Bar is rated 4.7 stars by 2631 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people
10:00 PM
Booked 32 times today
Experiences are available.

Order delivery or takeout

Google Map for Ledger Restaurant & Bar

125 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Essex Street
  • Neighborhood
    Salem
  • Hours of operation
    Brunch Sun 10:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Wed, Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri, Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 4:30 pm–8:30 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    We have parking available at 4pm everyday located at 39 Norman St. There is also nearby metered street parking.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Daniel Gursha
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Dog Friendly, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Vegan, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.ledgersalem.com/
  • Phone number
    (978) 594-1908
  • Catering
    Available for breakfast meetings, shower brunches, power lunches, celebratory dinners and more! Email our event planner, Ashleigh Moraga, today at ashleigh@ledgersalem.com for inquires.
  • Private party facilities
    Gather your guests and let us host you in Ledger’s private “Macomber Room.” This private space can seat up to 55 guests for a sit-down dinner or 80 for a cocktail reception. Choose from a variety of our family-style, buffet, and hors d’oeuvre menus by Chef Daniel Gursha to create a menu that reflects your individual style and taste.

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