Salem Cross Inn

What a fabulous event the Fireside Dinner is. On arrival, you mingle with guests and eat appetizers with either mulled cider or mulled wine. Cash bar available. Then you help staff make a fish and clam chowder in the fireplace. Finally it's time for your sleighride, weather and snow permitting, while your prime rib is roasting in that fireplace. On return from your sleighride, it's time to eat. Tasty chowder and prime rib (or salmon), made to perfection. Finally it's time for dessert: hot apple cobbler fresh out of the oven with mounds of home-made whipped cream. Did I mention delicious? 😋 This restaurant is over 100 years old and full of period artifacts. Treat yourself, your family, your date, or your out of town guests to this wonderful culinary experience--it's one of a kind. Wonder

This place was absolutely incredible I loved going on the entire tour and learning all the history as well as going on the horse drawn wagon ride. It feels very cozy inside and the prime rib is to die for. Everything is so delicious and they treat you like your family. I am fully recommending to everyone this wonderful New England Charm that is truly inspiring. They had live music playing, a guitarist and you can request that your prime rib be cooked well done for you. The chowder is nice and thick and the whipped cream on the apple pie is almost like ice cream. Please support this wonderful piece of history and may it be preserved for many more hundreds of years to come.

An unforgettable evening of historic charm and incredible food! ​From the moment we walked in, we were blown away by the cozy, colonial atmosphere. Sitting by the original roaring fireplace with a cocktail in hand felt like stepping back in time. It’s the perfect spot for a romantic dinner or a special night out. ​The food was outstanding from start to finish: ​Appetizers: We started with the fresh oysters and the fried crab cakes (perfectly crispy!). ​Salad: The wedge salad was loaded with toppings and very fresh. ​Main Courses: I highly recommend the Pan Roasted Duck Breast with the cherry port wine demi-glace—it was cooked perfectly. The Grilled fish (i dot remember)with the honey Dijon butter was also a highlight, served with a generous side of seasonal veggies and a fluffy baked potat

So we did the Fireplace Feast! It's a little pricey but the experience was amazing. We got tickets in the fall. Horse Drawn wagon ride. My wife was able to participate in making the soup. Cider was delicious. Staff was friendly and fun. Just remember YOU LOVE whipped cream!!!

Old New England fare and atmosphere. Well worth the drive. Great food! Just amazing! And the service was excellent too. Then there's the atmosphere. We were seated in the Tavern, right in front of the fireplace on a cold winter's night. Very charming!