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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3.0133 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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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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Rachel S.
10/10/2025

The birria was soggy and covered in sauce and tasted only like cinnamon. They were out of many different wines. Service and view were good. Skip if you are looking for a good meal.

M F.
10/5/2025

Was excited to try this place based on TikTok reviews but it was a huge letdown. Don't waste your time, there are MUCH better places in Salem to eat. Drinks were small and expensive. Taste was...

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