The best restaurants in Salem

“Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.”

“Delivery, carryout & dine-in chain offering a wide range of pizzas, plus a variety of other dishes & sides.”

“Popular delivery, carry-out & dine-in chain known for pizza, wings & pasta, plus sides & desserts.”

“Pizza take-out & delivery chain offering classic & specialty pizzas, plus wings, sides & desserts.”

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

“Casual restaurant offering Mexican fare, including design-your-own burritos, tacos & bowls.”

“Casual counter-serve chain for build-your-own sandwiches & salads, with health-conscious options.”

“Family-friendly chain with American eats like burgers, hot dogs & shakes, plus breakfast.”

“Fast-food chain serving Mexican-inspired fare such as tacos, quesadillas & nachos.”

“New Jersey–based counter-serve sandwich chain serving jumbo subs filled with cold cuts & toppings.”

“Relaxed eatery serving seafood, noodles, teriyaki dishes & other traditional Japanese fare.”

“Intimate venue offering pizza & Italian specialties, plus an extensive, all-Italian wine list.”

“Counter-service chain offering a range of Philly-style cheesesteaks, loaded fries & lemonades.”

“La Pecora Pizzabar turns out wood-fired pies using 48-hour fermented dough and San Marzano tomatoes, with toppings like charred cup pepperoni or an Athena combo that actually works. Learned from pizzaioli in Napoli’s Spanish Quarters, the crust hits that chewy-smoky sweet spot locals will happily argue about.”

From the Lorain newsletter, September 11, 2026

“Mr. Hero has been Ohio's crave magnet for 61 years, serving the one and only Romanburger, that Hot Buttered Cheesesteak, and a solid Chicken Philly, plus Waffledoodles and Buds. When your Youngstown appetite gets loud, this place answers with big, memorable flavor.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 10, 2026

“If you like your taverns unpretentious and time-tested, Academy Tavern delivers that classic Cleveland vibe with Food & Liquor since 1939. Think solid bar grub, a friendly crew, and sleeper hits like Thai wings. It’s the kind of spot you end up calling your regular.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 17, 2026

“Best Gyros turns out over 20 gyro varieties in four sizes, plus addictive fresh cut fries with all the toppings. If you're not in a pita mood, their corned beef, subs, burgers, wraps and salads hold their own, and they cater when the whole crew is hungry.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 9, 2026

“SASA helped introduce izakaya to Cleveland, pairing pristine sushi and shareable small plates with an extensive sake lineup, craft beers, and handcrafted cocktails. When you want a night that feels polished yet relaxed, this spot nails it and keeps the conversation going.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Mister Brisket, Inc. has been slicing happiness since 1974, offering custom-cut USDA Prime and Wagyu plus deli champions like corned beef, pastrami, and beef salami. They deliver locally or ship nationwide, and the hot-food counter keeps lunch decisions easy...”

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 11, 2026

“Kosher restaurant serving pizza, sandwiches, pasta & salads in a down-to-earth setting.”

“Family owned for over 40 years, Congin's Pizza keeps it simple with fresh, homemade everything and the kind of neighborhood pie that hits when you just want reliable, really good pizza. Two locations including the original Cleveland shop, an easy go-to for Euclid folks on weeknights or post-game refuels.”

From the Euclid newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Neapolitan pies, an open-kitchen buzz, and bright Pop Art energy make Citizen Pie the kind of spot that turns a quick Cleveland run into a ritual. Order ahead for pickup in Collinwood or Ohio City and you’re back on the road before the mozzarella fully melts... Pizza for the People, indeed.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 12, 2026

“When the pizza craving hits, Santo's Italian Restaurant delivers with pies and stromboli built on housemade dough, plus hearty Italian fare that tastes like weeknight comfort. Easy to swing by for takeout or a low-key bite, it’s the kind of reliable strip-mall gem Strongsville folks pass down like a family tip.”

From the Strongsville newsletter, September 10, 2026

“Chili Peppers Fresh Mexican Grill lets you customize everything, from wet burritos and grilled burritos to bowls, tacos, and quesadillas. Locally owned and community-minded, they also handle catering and private parties, which makes weeknight dinners and big gatherings equally easy… and delicious.”

From the Lorain newsletter, September 3, 2026

“Carry-out chain featuring chicken wings, signature breadsticks & pizza tossed from housemade dough.”

“Fiesta Vallarta keeps it simple and satisfying with street tacos, sizzling fajitas, and margaritas that pair a little too well with fresh esquite and warm queso. It’s the kind of easy, local go-to when you want real flavor without the fuss or a sink full of dishes.”

From the Parma newsletter, September 3, 2026

“When you need a solid, satisfying bite, The City Diner brings all-day breakfast, hefty burgers, and homestyle plates like pierogies and meatloaf in a throwback setting that feels like your neighbor’s kitchen with better coffee. Keep it simple this week, eat something you actually crave.”

From the Parma newsletter, August 29, 2026

“Swensons Drive-In nails the juicy Galley Boy double, crispy Onion Rings and those dangerously snackable Potato Teezers, all run right to your car. Grab a Swensons Whip or seasonal collab sip and call it dinner, the kind Parma folks have loved for 90 years.”

From the Parma newsletter, September 2, 2026

“Old Brooklyn’s Dina's Pizza & Pub is that friendly filling station turned hangout where the pizzas are cheesy, the burgers are legit, and the wings are the star, voted Best Wings in NE Ohio. Grab a cold one or a proper cocktail, settle in, and call it dinner.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 28, 2026

“Opal On Pearl is that relaxed, modern bar you keep meaning to try, with a tight menu of wine, thoughtful cocktails, and crispy flatbreads that actually deliver. Grab a seat this week, swap the group chat for real conversation, and let their kitchen handle the snacking.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 3, 2026

“Start your day with a buttery croissant and espresso, swing back for a Niçoise or the steak and Boursin baguette. By evening, Le Petit Triangle Cafe becomes the cozy spot for wine, savory crepes, escargots and boeuf bourguignon... basically a Paris mini-break without leaving Ohio City.”

From the Parma newsletter, August 8, 2026

“Craving legit Alabama-style barbecue without leaving CLE? Southern Bar-B-Que & Mini Mart turns out made-to-order smoked meats, stacked BBQ sandwiches, and savory sides, then lets you grab snacks and drinks from the mini mart on your way out. Comfort food, zero fuss, all Southern hospitality.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Since 1961, Mama Santa's has been the Little Italy standby for homemade Sicilian pastas and pizza, named for the original chef who started it all. Zero fuss, just red-sauce comfort that tastes like a family recipe because it is. Put this in your reliable rotation.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Etna does contemporary Italian the way you want on a Tuesday and a Friday, with daily seafood specials that feel properly celebratory and a patio when the weather plays nice. Intimate tables, a legit wine list, and plates built for lingering make it a reliable local go-to.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, September 14, 2026

“Saigon Restaurant & Bar keeps it authentic with handmade summer rolls and a comforting pho broth simmered for over 24 hours, plus all the classics you crave this week. Perfect for a low-key dinner or a get-together, and if the couch is winning they make it easy to order online or cater the spread.”

From the Parma newsletter, August 11, 2026

“Classic Vietnamese dishes, including noodle soups & vermicelli, offered in a relaxed, comfy space.”

“Cool, bi-level, industrial-chic BBQ spot with communal tables & a long bar with many bourbons.”

“When you want traditional, scratch-made Italian without the fuss, Trattoria Roman Garden in Little Italy has you covered. Order online for quick pickup or delivery, or let their seasoned team cater and host your next celebration so you can just show up and enjoy.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 13, 2026

“This casual cafe serves up a menu of American comfort food in a colorful, art-adorned space.”

“Upscale, old-school standby that offers everything from subs & salads to scallopines.”

“Casual chain for burgers, shakes and tots, along with a bar and patio.”

“Phnom Penh Restaurant has been serving Cleveland and North Olmsted since the 2000s with family recipes built around aromatic Kroeung, fresh herbs, and coconut-rich curries. It’s BYOB, everything can go veg or vegan, and the spice range runs from mild to gloriously hot... your call.”

“BBQ and beer joints with patio seating plus margaritas and burgers.”

“Sawa Steakhouse Hibachi, Seafood, and Sushi Bar hits that Youngstown sweet spot with sizzling hibachi, fresh-tasting rolls like Volcano and Rainbow, and portions that make leftovers a given. Friendly vibes, quick service, and consistently tasty steak and shrimp make it an easy weeknight go-to.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 3, 2026

“La Dolce Vita mixes classic Italian comfort with a little Fellini-inspired flair, serving fresh, high quality dishes alongside fine wine selections. They even host Opera Nights, take online reservations, and handle catering or private parties, so stash this spot for date night or an easy crowd-pleaser.”

From the Elyria newsletter, September 12, 2026

“Harry Buffalo East 4th keeps it simple… wings that hit the spot, stacked sandwiches, and those bison burgers with a craft beer chaser. It’s the kind of lively, no-fuss hang where you rally the crew, split appetizers, and pretend you only came for one round.”

From the Lorain newsletter, September 5, 2026

“Uptown Pizza keeps it simple in the best way, serving pies built on a decades-old recipe that Youngstown folks know by heart. When you want a no-drama dinner, think classic pepperoni, plus wings, salads, subs, and pasta that hit the spot every single time.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 2, 2026

“Step into a Prohibition-chic omakase where a 12-course Edomae lineup meets cheeky upgrades to the 17-course Bougie or Bou Reserve, with seasonal imported fish and spot-on craft cocktails, sake, beer and wine pairings.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 10, 2026

“Paris Banh Mi Cafe & Bakery is serving Vietnamese-style baguette sandwiches with that perfect crackly bite, plus French pâtisserie treats and fun specialty beverages like artichoke tea. Consider this your midweek nudge to swap a boring salad for a Banh Mi Pate & Pork BBQ.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, August 28, 2026

“Comfort CLE is serving crispy fried chicken with signature sauces, cornbread, and sides that taste like home. This week, order the Cudi Pack or Bron Bron wings, then back it up with collard greens and macaroni and cheese for zero pretense, all hometown flavor.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 21, 2026

“TownHall bills itself as the USA’s most innovative healthy restaurant, and it shows in how craveable the good-for-you stuff is. When you want a weeknight reset this week that still feels like a night out, this spot nails it without the guilt.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 17, 2026

“Quaint fixture serving up classic Italian fare, wine & desserts in a cozy setting.”

“Low-key spot specializing in pho noodle soups & other traditional Vietnamese fare, plus bubble tea.”

“Steamers Stonewall Tavern keeps it classic with real-deal seafood and steaks. Think steamed-at-the-bar clams, Maryland-style crab cakes, Ichiban tuna and king crab alongside Boursin NY strip and a Bleu Balsamic Filet. Take a friend who swears they’re not into seafood, then watch them steal your plate.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, August 27, 2026

“Otani Noodle - Downtown serves deeply satisfying, slow-cooked ramen broths, from classic pork bone to rich chicken and tangy miso, with slurpable noodles that actually hit the spot. Perfect for a low-key weeknight with friends or a treat-yourself lunch... flavorful, cozy, and kind on the wallet.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 29, 2026

“Skip the dinner rut and treat yourself to twirlable bucatini, squid ink linguine piled with frutti di mare, and the award-winning Shrimp Saganaki at Mia Bella Restaurant in Cleveland’s Little Italy. It’s the kind of cozy, flavor-forward spot that deserves a permanent place in your weeknight rotation.”

From the Euclid newsletter, August 25, 2026

“Guarino's Restaurant brings serious red-sauce comfort in a cozy, converted-family-home setting, with house favorites, pizza, pasta, cocktails and dolce that feel like Sunday dinner.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, September 10, 2026

“Cordelia turns seasonal Midwestern ingredients into craveable plates that feel like home but taste like a night out. If you’re cruising into downtown, their ever-evolving menu and Bellie Up tasting menu, a Cleveland Magazine Best of Cle pick, make it worth the drive.”

From the Lorain newsletter, September 12, 2026

“Cleats Club Seat Grille Old Brooklyn is the neighborhood playbook for wings and sports, with crispy, meaty flats-and-drums and a deep lineup of house sauces that go from friendly to fiery. This week, round up the crew, catch a game, and let those napkins do the heavy lifting.”

From the Parma newsletter, August 28, 2026

“Upscale chain for aged prime beef, seafood & other traditional steakhouse fare in a clubby space.”

“Hip, counter-serve chain for gourmet takes on fast-food classics like burgers & frozen custard.”

“If your fridge is giving leftovers energy, redirect that craving to Goma, where Chef Dante Boccuzzi’s team turns nigiri, maki, and otsukuri into little moments of silence, then happy noise. Not a raw-fish person? Hit the hot kitchen for tobanyaki and slurpable noodles instead.”

From the Lorain newsletter, August 25, 2026

“Nano Brew Cleveland is the go to in Ohio City for juicy, 100% Angus burgers on pillowy potato buns and an ever changing lineup of experimental house and guest beers. Grab a seat in the multistory beer garden with treehouse vibes, order tots with all the sauces, and thank yourself later.”

From the Parma newsletter, August 14, 2026

“Whether your weekend calls for a proper brunch or a midday pick me up, Lucky's Café dials up creative, seasonal New American plates, housemade breads and pastries, and coffee that gets out of bed on the first alarm, all while spotlighting Ohio farmers. Worth the short road trip when cravings hit.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Aqua Pazzo brings modern Roman-inspired plates to Boardman, the kind of spot you save for a night when dinner should feel like an event. Standouts include cioppino and a rich butter cake, so pace yourself or plan to forget a bite for tomorrow.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, August 31, 2026

“Craving a burger with a little French swagger? Le Burger 4304 Cleveland channels “les burgers par excellence” energy with stacked, juicy builds and playful flavors, the kind of comfort that turns a midweek slump into a small win. Make it your pick this week, then tell the group chat you found their new go-to.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 24, 2026

“If your week needs a little color, Barroco is that eclectic Latin American eatery and bar serving traditional favorites alongside cocktails, with live music that turns dinner into a night out. Perfect for Stow folks craving something lively without fuss, and a great excuse to text the group chat.”

From the Stow newsletter, August 31, 2026

“Funky hangout serving global small & large plates plus weekend brunch in a converted house.”

“If your week needs brisket that actually tastes like brisket and pulled pork piled as high as you can justify, The Youngstown BBQ Company delivers fast-casual comfort with zero fuss. Add cheesy potatoes, call it dinner, then try not to brag about it tomorrow.”

“Casual eatery in the historic market, dishing up down-home American eats for breakfast & lunch.”

“When the pho mood hits, Taydo Vietnamese & Chinese keeps it simple and tasty with a traditional cinnamon broth, stir fried pho xao, scallion-and-ginger rice plates, plus bo luc lac and more familiar favorites.”

From the Parma newsletter, August 31, 2026

“Franks Cafe - Boardman is that reliable local spot for all-day breakfast, made-to-order salads and wraps, and quick lunch bowls that actually taste like someone cared.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 1, 2026

“Set in an old carriage house on the Case Western Reserve campus, L'Albatros serves beautifully prepared French brasserie fare in a quaint, romantic setting. When your Parma routine needs a touch of Paris, this cozy spot delivers plates worth lingering over and conversations that somehow run past dessert.”

From the Parma newsletter, August 15, 2026

“Casual restaurant in Asian Town Center featuring Vietnamese comfort food like pho.”

“m. Grab-and-go friendly, so you can snag something tasty between errands or before that early game.”

From the Lorain newsletter, September 13, 2026

“Local watering hole offering burgers, specialty cocktails, and beers, plus vegetarian and gluten-free options.”

“Bruno's Ristorante & Catering does the old-school Italian thing right, from chef-designed pastas and classics to a friendly full bar, and this year they’re rolling out the Clambake Italiano every Friday and Saturday from September 25 to October 31, 2026. Reserve a table, bring an appetite, thank us later.”

From the Parma newsletter, September 3, 2026

“Centered on classic American dishes with thoughtfully sourced ingredients, Betts is the neighborhood go-to for a good morning meal, an easy lunch, or lingering over dinner with friends. Expect a creative-healthy vibe without the joy police, plus cold-pressed juice, cocktails, and craft beer when the day calls for it.”

From the Lorain newsletter, August 31, 2026

“Whether you’re posting up in Coventry or ordering from the couch, Mizu Sushi keeps it simple... fresh, carefully chosen ingredients turned into clean, craveable bites. It’s the kind of spot you bookmark for an easy weeknight reset when you want sushi that tastes like someone actually cared.”

From the Cleveland newsletter, August 27, 2026

“When your week needs an instant mood lift, Mizu Sushi Bar & Grill delivers fresh sushi rolls and Japanese fare, balancing traditional flavors with playful, modern combos. Perfect for a casual date night or treating yourself because you finally folded the laundry.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, August 19, 2026

“Soho Chicken + Whiskey dishes out updated takes on Southern comfort that balance cozy and creative, with signature cocktails that go down easy. It’s the kind of neighborhood hang where locals linger for bold flavors, good company, and an atmosphere that makes weeknights feel special.”

From the Lorain newsletter, September 4, 2026

“Bustling space serving breakfast staples, plus lunch options, salads and cocktails.”

“Ely's is the local vegan spot that nails the basics and then some, from plant-based eats to a killer green smoothie loaded with kale, cucumber, parsley, lime, mango and pineapple juice. An easy, feel-good pick when you want lunch that actually tastes like something.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 14, 2026

“Fresh-baked Italian loaves, garlic twists, and semi-hard rolls are the foundation at Cornersburg Italian Specialties, where you can grab Italian cold cuts, cheeses, and quick hot-counter lunches. Planning a gathering? Their party trays and catering keep graduation tables and Sunday game spreads happily overloaded.”

From the Youngstown newsletter, September 2, 2026

“When the sushi urge strikes, OISHI Cafe keeps it classic and satisfying with best-sellers like the Tempura Roll, Spicy Tuna, and their namesake Oishi Roll, plus solid nigiri, bowls, and steamed dumplings. Clean flavors, zero fuss, the kind of spot you add to your regular rotation.”

From the Lorain newsletter, September 6, 2026

“Whether you're plotting an easy dinner or feeding a small army, Bronco's Western BBQ brings over 32 years of pit mastery with daily smoked meats, local and national rib cook-off champion cred, and award-winning sauces and rubs. Treat yourself this week, Parma... you earned it.”

From the Parma newsletter, August 26, 2026