Everything New England

If you’re heading to Salem, Massachusetts, get ready for more than just ghost tours and witch trial history. Salem has some killer food—especially if you’re into creepy, haunted, or just straight-up weirdly themed places. I recently spent a weekend in Salem and made it my mission to hunt down the best spooky food spots in town. Here’s what I found.

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This place is legendary. It’s built on the site of Bridget Bishop’s old apple orchard (she was the first woman executed during the Salem Witch Trials), and the whole place feels haunted in a weirdly peaceful way. I ordered the lobster roll and a cup of clam chowder, and they were both absolutely amazing. As I sat near the window, I caught a whiff of apples in the air—might’ve been the spirits, might’ve been dessert. Either way, I’ll never forget it.

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📍 231 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970

Right in the heart of Essex Street, this spot has a past—church, department store, haunted restaurant. I stopped in for a Helltini and a bacon burger, and the vibe was wild. Dim lighting, weird paintings, and a story about a ghost called the “Blue Lady.” I sat in the old bank vault area, which they’ve turned into a dining room. Creepy and cool, just the way I like it.

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📍 18 Washington Sq W, Salem, MA 01970

This one’s a classic. The Hawthorne Hotel is one of the most haunted hotels in New England, and their tavern is full of that old New England charm. I grabbed a beer and nachos by the fireplace and just soaked in the atmosphere. Staff were chatting about ghost sightings like it was totally normal. The food was solid, but the vibe? That’s what really made it.

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📍 3 Central St, Salem, MA 01970

This place used to be the Salem jail, and now it’s an arcade bar. Think classic video games, craft cocktails, and a menu that totally slaps. I had a pulled pork burger and one of their Poizon Apple Martinis while sitting inside what used to be an actual jail cell. The haunted history mixed with retro arcade energy? Top-tier weirdness. Loved every second.

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📍 210 Essex St (weekend pop-up)

This spot is a late-night cookie pop-up that comes alive on the weekends. The vibe is super seasonal—think pumpkins, skeletons, string lights—and the cookies are next-level. I had one loaded with cinnamon toast crunch, and I swear it was one of the best desserts I’ve had in a long time. Everyone walking by was curious, and the crowd was buzzing. It felt like a secret haunt that everyone knew about.

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Final Thoughts

Salem’s spooky history isn’t just for museums and walking tours—it lives in the restaurants, the bars, the pop-ups, and even the desserts. These haunted food finds made my trip unforgettable, and I’d recommend them to anyone visiting during Halloween or honestly any time of year. If you’re hungry for both great food and a little ghostly energy, this is the list to hit..

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