Salem, Massachusetts Restaurant Closures and Closed Restaurants

Welcome to Salem, Massachusetts, a historic city with a vibrant population of 43,033, nestled on the picturesque North Shore. Known for its rich witch trial history and stunning coastal views, Salem has seen its fair share of dining establishments come and go. In this guide, we explore the closed down restaurants that have permanently closed, as well as a few temporarily closed spots that once brought flavors to our community. Join us in remembering these cherished locales that have shut down over the years.

Disclaimer: The information on this website is provided as a resource, but it may not always be 100% accurate. While we strive to research and verify details, errors can occur, and businesses frequently change names, locations, or reopen after closing. Addresses, operating status, and other details may be outdated or incorrect. Use this information at your own risk. If you spot an error, please contact us here, and we will do our best to update it promptly.


Love old restaurant stories, local history, and keeping up with the places that quietly disappear? Our free weekday emails follow restaurant closures across the entire United States—one region at a time— with short stories, links, and context you won’t see in a headline. Sign up once, and you’ll get a quick tour of what closed this week, Monday through Friday.

    • 🌵 Southwest StoriesMonday
      Texas · New Mexico · Arizona · Oklahoma
    • 🌾 Midwest FarewellTuesday
      Iowa · Illinois · Indiana · Ohio · Michigan · Minnesota · Wisconsin · Missouri · Kansas · Nebraska · North Dakota · South Dakota
    • 🌤 Southern Last CallWednesday
      Louisiana · Mississippi · Alabama · Georgia · Florida · South Carolina · North Carolina · Tennessee · Kentucky · West Virginia · Arkansas
    • 🌊 Coastline ClosingsThursday
      California · Oregon · Washington · Alaska · Hawaii
    • 🏔 Mountain West ReportFriday
      Idaho · Montana · Wyoming · Colorado · Utah · Nevada
    • 🍁 New England NotesSaturday
      Maine · Vermont · New Hampshire · Massachusetts · Rhode Island · Connecticut
    • 🏙 Mid-Atlantic MemoSunday Morning
      New York · New Jersey · Pennsylvania · Delaware · Maryland · Washington, D.C.
The Gyro Spot – Salem – 128 Washington St
128 Washington St
Salem, MA 01970
Status: Closed Permanently
Witch’s Brew Cafe – Salem – 156 Derby St
156 Derby St
Salem, MA 01970
Status: Closed Permanently
Sammy’s Roast Beef & Seafood – Salem – 17 Canal St
17 Canal St
Salem, MA 01970
Status: Closed Permanently
BEERWORKS (No. 2 Salem) – Salem – 278 Derby St
278 Derby St
Salem, MA 01970
Status: Closed Permanently
Mr. Crepe – Salem – 83 Washington St
83 Washington St
Salem, MA 01970
Status: Closed Permanently
Firenze Trattoria – Salem – 2 Lynde St
2 Lynde St
Salem, MA 01970
Status: Closed Permanently
Tavern In the Square Salem – Salem – 189 Washington St
189 Washington St
Salem, MA 01970
Status: Closed Permanently
Victoria’s Station & Vic’s Boathouse – Salem – 86 Wharf St
86 Wharf St
Salem, MA 01970
Status: Closed Permanently
Scratch Kitchen – Salem – 245 Derby St
245 Derby St
Salem, MA 01970
Status: Closed Permanently