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The Derby, Salem, MA

The Derby

4.4
4.4
250 Reviews
$30 and under
American

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
  • Great for brunch
*WE WILL NOT BE TAKING RESERVATION THROUGH NOVEMBER 3RD. WE APOLOGIZE FOR ANY DISAPPOINTMENT
Located within walking distance to Salem Old Town Hall & Witch History Museum right in the heart of downtown Salem, The Derby is scratch restaurant focused on unique, locally sourced, American fare with great and unique cocktails and a vast selection of Draft Beer! We have large televisions throughout the restaurant, windows from ceiling to floor, and a beautiful patio for those warm days! Whether you are out to watch the game, catch up with old friends, or just enjoy a nice night out on the town, The Derby is here to meet all of your needs. Feel free to ask our team for recommendations if you are visiting form out of town... Salem is not just about the witches.
*Brunch is served Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 2pm
*We do apologize but we do not take reservations for outdoor seating. The patio is sat on a first come first serve basis. Thank you for understanding.

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Phone number
    (978) 740-2337
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Kopplin
  • Private party facilities
    The Derby is a great spot to host your next private event. Our Function Coordinator is onsite and will assist you in planning your event. We specialize in rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, weddings & baby showers as well as any corporate gathering.
  • Neighbourhood
    Salem
  • Cross Street
    New Derby Street
  • Parking details
    There are several Parking lots in the area within a light walking distance to the restaurant and ample street parking throughout the city.
  • Entertainment
    Weekly events include Trivia Nights on Tuesdays, Live DJ’s every Friday and Saturday night and our amazing brunch buffet served every Sunday from 10am-2:30pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 250 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.4
4.4 based on recent ratings
  • 4.3Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

250 Reviews
  1. Eric

    Greater Boston

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great meal, great service, good prices. You can’t go wrong at The Derby.

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  2. Heather

    Greater Boston

    6 reviews

    4.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on February 8, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    The food was very good. Would recommend the fried green tomatoes and the pork belly tacos for starters - totally delicious. Fish and chips were excellently cooked with a very generous portion of fish. The prime rib sandwich was also tasty. Would not recommend Caesar salad. Not a Caesar or a decent salad, and the only overpriced item on the menu. Overall, great food at a great price with great service. Would recommend.

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  3. Dianne

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on February 5, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Derby is our family's "go to" spot when visiting our son, who attends Salem State University. The ownership and staff are outstanding, welcoming, and generally nice people. The food & drink never disappoints. The atmosphere is perfect for a low-key gathering, trivia night, or cocktails at the bar. I highly recommend stopping by!

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  4. OpenTable Diner

    Las Vegas

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on January 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Alaina was great! Her recommendations were a hit. We were dining with 3 picky kids who all raved about the food. It was relaxed. Family friendly. And we would definitely recommend for an elevated casual bite.

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  5. Nicole

    Hungary

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on January 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Food was very good. Waitress was sweet and helpful and on top of things. Great experience. We wnet right when they opened at 11 and it was quiet but started to pickup when we left a couple of hours later. Would go back again.

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  6. Amber

    Baltimore

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on November 16, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    In the center of downtown, yummy festive cocktails, the deviled eggs dish was delicious, overall a great time.

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  7. James

    Phoenix

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 25, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    The Derby is an amazing restaurant! Service and food is soooo damn good :)

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  8. la

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 24, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time visitor. The food was delightful! Shared a buffalo cauliflower and it was amazing! The portion was good size for 2 or more. The pork belly burger was great! Had to take 1/2 home. My friend had theFerby burger and couldn't finish hers either. Will be back for sure!

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  9. Deborah

    Greater Boston

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 14, 2024

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 2
    On side of a busy intersection. Food was cold,, not good value for money

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  10. Elizabeth

    Raleigh

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Great place and fantastic location. Our waiter was on the spot!

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FAQs

The Derby is rated 4.4 stars by 250 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 p.m.
Booked 6 times today
Google Map for The Derby

189 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970

Dining areas

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    New Derby Street
  • Neighbourhood
    Salem
  • Hours of Operation
    Mon–Fri 11:30 am–12:00 am Sat 10:00 am–1:00 am Sun 10:00 am–12:00 am
  • Price
    $30 and under
  • Cuisines
    American, Comfort Food
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    There are several Parking lots in the area within a light walking distance to the restaurant and ample street parking throughout the city.
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Adam Kopplin
  • Entertainment
    Weekly events include Trivia Nights on Tuesdays, Live DJ’s every Friday and Saturday night and our amazing brunch buffet served every Sunday from 10am-2:30pm.
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Entertainment, Full Bar, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Weekend Brunch, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Phone number
    (978) 740-2337
  • Private party facilities
    The Derby is a great spot to host your next private event. Our Function Coordinator is onsite and will assist you in planning your event. We specialize in rehearsal dinners, birthday parties, weddings & baby showers as well as any corporate gathering.
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