Counter

Counter is the ground-floor restaurant of The Hotel Salem, a modern take on the classic lunch counter in the historic Newmark building in downtown Salem. Its open-concept kitchen turns out fresh, simple, modern food, and the restaurant is currently home to a seasonal pop-up, Crust@Counter, serving gourmet flatbreads, sandwiches and more. The dining room seats up to 50, with seasonal patio seating for up to 30 more in front of the hotel.

The Hotel Salem is a 44-room boutique hotel on the Essex Street pedestrian mall, housed in a former high-end clothing store and decorated with mid-century modern and vintage retail touches inspired by old New England department stores. Chef Justin Perdue drew inspiration from the counter restaurants of the past, including their desserts. The hotel also runs The Roof, Salem’s only rooftop bar and restaurant, open seasonally with harbor views.

What to Know

• Serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
• Counter was featured in Best of the Northshore 2018 coverage.
• The Hotel Salem has been featured in travel roundups recommending Salem as a summer destination.
• The Hotel Salem hosts events in its spaces.