Beer & Drinks

157 Washington Street

Salem’s only Indian restaurant. They’re happy to make any of their vegetarian items (check menu) vegan on request if possible.

155 Washington St

A fancier sit-down restaurant with outdoor seating. Mediterranean cuisine with an Italian-ish bent. They have a vegan flatbread pizza on the menu, replete with vegan cheese, and will also make you a special vegan entrée upon request. Needless to say, lots of selection for carnivorous chums.

282 Derby Street

A retro cocktail bar with a small but vegan friendly menu. All Souls is an excellent place to go for drinks, but it also works as a good vegan dinner spot with your choice of variously adorned vegan hot dogs, corn dogs and grilled cheese as well as some small plates and specials. They also have gluten free options and can help you veganize on the fly.

311 Derby Street

Pizza with bowling anyone? Whether you want to bowl or not, you can find wood-fired pizzas here, including a vegan one on the menu and the ability to make your own. They also have customizable salads with lots of fresh produce.

41 Lafayette Street

This place is all about make-your-own tacos (and tequila and whiskey). You can easily construct quite a few pleasing vegan combos with their tofu, portabellos, veggies, and sundry sauces. They have an el Vegano on the menu as well. A fun place to eat outside during the season, munching on chips and guac and watching the people and dogs go by.

97 Washington Street

An atmospheric mid-priced sit-down place in the center of downtown. While certainly not geared towards vegans, Dire Wolf has several offerings on their menu that are vegan or can be veganized. They only demarcate “vegetarian” items, so do ask for details. They also have fancy cocktails and a bit of a speakeasy in the basement.

108 Jackson Street

A short walk out of downtown Salem, Far from the Tree has some of the most interesting alcoholic beverages in town. A rotating selection of their daring hard ciders with quench your thirst, and their cozy bar and outdoor seating will provide you a pleasant respite. No food, but you can bring your own.

118 Washington Street

A fun sci-fi themed pizza joint with something for everyone. They have a full vegan menu as well as one for omnivores. Their vegan garlic knots are over-the-top and their vegan pizzas are lush and decadent. Try one with vegan mac and cheese or pickles as toppings! Good for lunch, dinner or take out. Has outdoor seating seasonally.

86 Wharf Street

If you end up here for whatever reason, you’ll find there is a lovely view and a handful of vegan sushi choices. Fishy friends will be enthralled.

247 Essex Street

Next door to Flying Saucer, Gulu Gulu is another good choice for mixed parties of vegans and non-vegans. With simple dishes like vegan mac and cheese, grilled cheese, a burger, and a hummus plate you’re sure to find something for a light meal no matter the hour. They also have extensive coffee and beer menus and oftentimes entertainment in the evenings. Has outdoor seating.

76 Lafayette Street

Not a ton of variety for vegans but they have a couple vegan burritos which make for a satisfying lunch or dinner.

90 Washington Street

A Japanese restaurant which also hosts the monthly Salem goth club Darque, Koto is a great choice if you’re looking for something other than American fare in Salem. They have lots of yummy varieties of vegan sushi and a number of vegan entrees on the menu. Their bar boasts a roster of creative cocktails and interesting Japanese whiskies. Has outdoor seating seasonally.

72 Wharf Street in Pickering Wharf

Great outdoor seating for people watching in Pickering Wharf and a bit of water view, but not a ton of variety for vegans. You’ll find a hummus plate and a veggie burger. As well as a full menu for doggies!

148 Derby Street

Mercy Tavern is a fine place to drink, but for vegan food you are going to be getting an Impossible Burger without the cheese. That’s about it.

283r Derby Street

Notch doesn’t have any vegan food (except pickles) but it’s great fun to bring your own to their outdoor biergarten, have a brew or a lemonade and enjoy a view of the South River, once a major shipping area in Salem (now often a patch of mud with ducks in it).

25 Front Street, in Artist’s Row

Not a wide variety for the vegan — just a Beyond Burger and sides — but this is where the locals go for a pleasant place to sit outside, have drinks and watch Salem go by.

209 Essex Street (On the roof of The Hotel Salem)

A rooftop hotel bar with Mexican food, you’ll be able to get cauliflower tacos or a cauliflower burrito (hold the cheese) with your cocktails and stellar view.

18 Washington Square West

t might not look it from its gorgeous Victorian Gentleman’s club interiors, but The Tavern does actually offer changing vegan options, along with cocktails galore.