The Roof — salem, ma
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.
Come celebrate and relax with us and get the best of Salem restaurants. The Roof is for locals and tourists alike looking for a laid-back, yet sophisticated atmosphere to unwind.
The Roof was named “Best Hotel Bar” and “Best Bar for City Views” in Northshore Magazine’s 16th annual “Best of the North Shore Awards!”
The Roof now offers gift cards! Purchase online or stop by The Hotel Salem to pick one up.
Photos by: Tamara Flanagan Photography and Freebird Photography
Hours: PLEASE NOTE WE ARE CLOSED UNTIL April 2024. See you in THE SPRING!
Mon–Thurs: 12-9pm | Bar until 10pm
Fri: 12-10pm | Bar until 11pm
Sat: 11 am-10pm | Bar until 11pm
Sun: 11am-9pm | Bar until 10pm
Phone
(978) 451-4950
Location
The Hotel Salem
209 Essex Street,
Salem, MA, 01970
MENU
STARTERS
14
guacamole
housemade, with ancho-spiced tortilla chips
14
add bacon & queso fresco +2
add lobster & sweet corn salsa +10
15
nachos
tortilla chips, corn & black bean salsa, pico de gallo, queso fresco, pickled jalapeños
15
add shredded chicken +4
add chipotle bbq pork +4
add sliced steak +6
13
street corn dip
roasted corn, poblano peppers, cilantro, queso fresco, served with tortilla chips
13
16
wings
chili-rubbed baked wings, sauteed peppers & onions, red chimichurri sauce, crema, queso fresco
16
16
spicy crab-bacon dip
crab, jalapeños, bacon, cream cheese, cheddar jack cheese, tortilla chips
16
19
lobster taquitos
three flour tortillas stuffed with lobster meat, diced jalapeños, corn, shredded cheese, with lime crema
19
24
lobster quesadilla
lobster, sweet corn, cheddar cheese, sweet chili crema
24
17
bbq pork quesadilla
chipotle BBQ pork, pickled red onions, jalapeños, cheddar cheese, chipotle ranch
17
17
chicken quesadilla
marinated & pulled chicken, corn & black bean salsa, cheddar cheese
17
18
shrimp cocktail
grilled & chilled marinated shrimp, southwestern cocktail sauce
18
15
taco salad
mixed greens, red cabbage, corn & black bean salsa, cherry tomatoes, red onion, cotija cheese, served in a fried tortilla shell
15
add pulled chicken +7
add marinated shrimp +9
add chili-rubbed cauliflower +5
TACOS
2 per order / corn tortillas
19
carne asada
marinated steak, cheddar jack cheese, red chimichurri sauce, tortilla strips
19
17
pollo
chili-lime marinated shredded chicken, pickled red onion, queso fresco, pico de gallo, sweet chili crema
17
17
carnitas
braised pork, pickled red onions and jalapeños, chipotle adobo slaw, queso fresco
17
16
cauliflower
chile-rubbed and roasted cauliflower, corn & black bean salsa, avocado, red onion, sriracha drizzle
16
18
shrimp
chimichurri shrimp, chipotle adobo slaw, pico de gallo, scallions, queso fresco
18
19
ahi tuna
furikake-seared tuna, spring mix, pico de gallo, pickled ginger, wasabi aioli
19
burritos & bowls
choice of flour tortilla, on a bed of rice, or over mixed greens | all options come with rice, corn & black bean salsa, pico de gallo, pickled jalapeños, cilantro crema, and a side of salsa
17
pollo
17
19
carne asada
19
17
carnitas
17
18
shrimp
18
16
cauliflower
16
19
ahi tuna
furikake-seared tuna, white rice, avocado, edamame, pickled ginger, sriracha, sweet soy drizzle
19
dessert
10
CHURROS
chocolate & caramel center, cinnamon & sugar
10
SPECIALTY COCKTAILS
12
sangria
house recipe with rosé wine, watermelon, lychee, fresh fruit and juices
12
13
orange blossom rita
milagro silver tequila, st. elder blood orange liqueur, orange and lime juice, simple syrup
13
13
prickly pear rita
lunazul silver tequila, triple sec, prickly pear puree, sour mix
13
12
grapefruit smash
evan williams, mint simple syrup, fresh grapefruit, soda water
12
12
mule on the beach
blue chair bay white rum, guava puree, mint simple syrup, lime juice
12
12
caribbean punch
blue chair bay spiced coconut rum, white rum, passion fruit puree, pineapple and orange juices, grenadine
12
14
tequila sage smash
casamigo añejo, fresh sage, simple syrup, triple sec, lime juice
14
SHOOTERS
10
blue with envy
blue chair bay banana rum, combier ‘le bleu’ curaçao, pineapple juice, simple syrup
10
10
key lime pie
blue chair bay key lime pie with a graham cracker whim
10
12
white tea
12
BEER
on draft
8
crop rotation ipa
old planter’s brewing, MA, 5.6%
8
7.50
sam summer
boston beer co, MA, 5.3%
7.50
8
duchovini pilsner
medusa brewing, MA, 5.2%
8
BEER
in cans
8
vagabond juicy
lord hobo, MA, 6%
8
7
cone head ipa
zero gravity, VT, 5.7%
7
8
whirlpool
nightshift, MA, 4.5%
8
9
galaxy drops
east regiment brewing, salem, 6.2%
9
8
ufo white ale
harpoon brewing, MA, 5.4%
8
7
house lager
jack’s abby, MA, 5.2%
7
8
hell or high watermelon ale
21st amendment, CA, 4.5%
8
8
true north sour series
true north brewery, MA
8
9
buenaveza salt & lime lager
stone brewery, CA, 4.7%, 19.2oz
9
9
oatmeal stout
ipswich brewing, MA, 7%
9
4.50
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22 FOR 6
Modelito
7oz pony bottles
4.50
/
22 FOR 6
6.50
/
30 for 6
corona
6.50
/
30 for 6
5
/
20 for 6
PBR
5
/
20 for 6
6.50
/
30 FOR 6
miller light aluminium
6.50
/
30 FOR 6
6.50
bud light aluminium
6.50
SELTZER & CIDER
9
high noon vodka soda
watermelon or passionfruit
9
7
white claw black cherry
7
8
happy dad hard tea
regular and half & half
8
9
unified press
citizen cider
9
8
bakers dozen
citizen cider
8
9
patch
far from the tree, salem, MA
9
WINE
12
la crema
chardonnay, california
12
11
casalini
pinot grigio, italy
11
12
harbor town
sauvignon blanc, new zealand
12
13
chateau nicot
rosé, france
13
11
gambino cuvee
sparkling, italy
11
13
mionetto
prosecco, italy
13
14
mionetto
sparkling rosé, france
14
12
murphey goode
cabernet sauvignon, california
12
12
santa rita 120
pinot noir, chile
12
NON-ALCOHOLIC
5
maine root soda
blueberry or root beer
5
5
zoa energy orange
5
6
corona n/a
6
5.50
liquid death water
still or lime sparkling
5.50
The Hotel Salem is a vibrant and one-of-a-kind accommodation on the North Shore of Boston. This 44-room boutique Salem hotel is now open in the middle of the action on the bustling Essex Street pedestrian mall in the city center.
Housed in a former high-end clothing store space, our lively Salem MA hotel features mid-century modern décor with vintage, retail-inspired touches that embrace its stylish past. Inspired by the New England department stores of yesteryear, our decor mixes midcentury modern design with funky details from stores in the ’50s and ’60s. Our Salem hotel truly pays homage to the last gasp of the downtown anchor store—before the days of strip malls and big-box chains.
Press
Press
The 12 Best Restaurants in Salem Right Now
The Roof, Salem's only rooftop bar located above Essex Street at The Hotel Salem, was named one of Salem's best restaurants by Boston Magazine.
Where to Eat and Drink in Salem, MA
The open-air lounge keeps the warm weather vibes going with a mostly Mexican-inspired food and drink menu.
The Roof Now Open at The Hotel Salem
Salem’s first rooftop bar offers cocktails, oysters, and tacos four floors above Essex Street.
Up on The Roof: Salem skyline sets the scene for new rooftop bar
Rooftop bars may be common in Boston and Cambridge, but now one with sweeping views of downtown Salem has opened for business.
Boutique hotel opens in Salem
A modern American ground-floor restaurant set to open this winter; and The Roof, Salem’s first rooftop bar
The Spring 2018 Restaurant Opening Guide: North Shore
Along with Counter, which opened in the winter, the Roof — Salem’s only rooftop bar — will open at the recently debuted Hotel Salem, featuring “strong drink [and] simple food,” according to its website.
The Roof is committed to providing equal access to its goods, services, and accommodations for individuals with disabilities. Please note that we are currently making accessibility enhancements to our Salem bar and restaurant's website. If you need any information or assistance we are available by telephone at (978) 451-4814 to provide anything that you may need.
