Amber and Tori absolutely made my night with their positive attitudes and quick service. Best bartenders out there!

The food was the best. I can't express how good the pretzel bites were, same with the waffle dessert. The service was amazing, all the staff were super friendly and they had a game room for children. The ambiance was great with lots of Irish decor. Overall 10/10. This was exactly was me and my family were looking for. Would go back again!

Something I appreciate about this location is the endless seating and kind customer service that makes the experience that much more enjoyable. I have been to Salem 3 times now and everytime I've stopped in to have a dish. The onion rings are definitely a must, as is the drink menu! The plant based burger was also another great choice, and we received our food fairly quickly. Perfect for anyone looking to grab a quick bite that is sure to leave you satisfied!

Stopped here for a midday pick me up while walking around Salem. Their cocktails and appetizers were delicious and a nice break from the hustle around the town. The servers were very friendly and dressed up for the festivities!

Honestly, it's a 3.5 but I can't justify only 3 stars because it wasn't "that bad". My husband and I were in Salem for 48 hours and as a *self proclaimed* "foodie", I did a lot of research before I decided on where we would eat. I typically don't base my decisions on other people's reviews; rather on the menu. We decided to give this place a try based on the menu - imagine our disappointment when we arrived and the menu is even smaller now than prior photos showed (I think even their website!). My husband ordered the garlic burger ($14.95). The burger was a small patty - looked tiny compared to the bun - with one *noncrispy* piece of bacon. It also lacked any kind of flavor. He was beyond disappointed. He ordered the truffle fries and it came with a garlic aioli. Honestly these were amazing, however we got charged $1 for the aioli we didn't even ask for. So altogether his meal was $21.90 and for that price, it was very disappointing. My meal was a solid 4.2/5. I ordered the Buffalo Gorgonzola tenders. I asked the waitress how saucy these came out and she indicated they're quite saucy. They were not. However, they were covered in Gorgonzola cheese which was amazing! I also asked for sides of their home made ranch and blue cheese, both were good (and only charged $0.25 for each - but $1 for aioli?). I wish the tenders had been a little crispier, but honestly they weren't bad by any means. Service wasn't anything to brag about. Our meal came out before our waitress delivered our beer (which you could tell sat before she picked up, as it was missing a solid inch from the rim - what I assume was a nice pour from the bartender but that settled). The beer was the seasonal "Cider Donut" which we opted for the cinnamon sugar rum and it truly was fall in a glass! I'd say if you're staying nearby and not expecting anything gourmet, it's fine. But there are definitely much better restaurants nearby.

This review is based on the Drag Brunch Village Tavern hosted on Sunday. The event said doors open at 11, and the show is to start at noon. We arrived a couple of minutes early, and a line was already starting. At 11, a staff member started escorting folks one party at a time, but then these people were asked to come back out as the venue was not ready yet. It was disorganized and frustrating as we were then told to step aside and let other customers in if we were here for the event. After ten minutes, we were guided to the room and checked in. However, there weren't clear instructions on where to sit, and some tables had "reserved" labels, making it even more confusing. Once we figured out where we could sit, things went much smoother. Village Tavern does not serve brunch, but they curated small but varied options for the event. Hubs and I split the chicken, waffles, and breakfast pizza. There was more confusion when it came to delivering the food. However, once it arrived, it blew our expectations. The chicken was juicy, tender, and flavorful inside the crispy shell. The waffles were delish, too, and the fig maple syrup with mascarpone bechamel was spot on. The breakfast pizza was just as good, with a nice chewy crust, flavorful toppings, and seasoned well. Jessica, our server, was on top of everything and definitely added to the fun. It's a shame we haven't come to Village Tavern before. We can't wait to try it for lunch or dinner very soon!