Pub in the heart of Salem, MA. We’re all about bringing that cozy, welcoming vibe while serving a menu packed with favorites. At Trade House, we believe that food and drink bring people together. We are a gathering place where friends, families, and neighbors can connect over great meals and good conversation.
Cristal M
Came by on a Saturday night around 7:30 after seeing some great-looking specials online. We’re local, so figured we’d give it a shot. The entrance was a little confusing—walked in on the bar side and were ignored, then found a sign telling us to use the other door… only to be back where we started.
Once seated, we found out they were out of 3 of the 4 specials, which was a letdown. The remaining option was pasta, but we weren’t in the mood for Italian.
Tried the calamari—underwhelming and undercooked. Empanadas were surprisingly good, though not traditional. My husband had the haddock, which tasted good but was a small portion. I had a wedge salad and buffalo wings—both decent, though the wings could’ve used more flavor and crisp.
Spritz was tasty.
Biggest issue was the service. Our server barely checked in we ate our apps without any sharing plates, then she spent time chatting at another table and even went across the street to talk to friends. Might’ve just been an off night, but we’ll probably wait until after Halloween to try again.
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Great little restaurant on upper derby street with in and outdoor seating. Directly across from Mercy Tavern. Another great restaurant. We enjoyed sitting outside on a beautiful day. Food was very good. Service was great, fast and friendly.
… moreNatalie Manukyan
WE LOVE TRADE HOUSE!! We had the absolute pleasure of hosting our wedding cocktail hour and dinner at trade house. The food is delicious and the staff are phenomenal. The whole team was professional and patient while working with us during our planning process. They executed our vision perfectly. The service was impeccable- they were on top of every detail! Our guests raved out the quality of the food and drink. Whether you’re looking for a tasty drink, yummy dinner or a wonderful, accommodating atmosphere to host your next event, Trade House is the place to go!!
… moreJulie Weese
We stopped in to dine as a family of 4, two adults and two kids. Drinks were delicious, food was on point, and our service was phenomenal. The restaurant itself is a pretty building with great features, and the patio has a lovely view of Derby St.
… moreTricia Webb
Came here on Friday just as they were opening. Sat at the bar, as we like to do. Kat, our bartender, was attentive and welcoming to these first-timers! Started with blood moon a blood orange aperol and prosecoo drink. Very refreshing. Hubs had salem tea party, a rum drink, also very good. As it was lunch and we like to try many things we started off with the buffalo wings. Nice crisp to skin, good buffalo flavor, some heat but kinda mild and delicious blue cheese dip. As we were mowing down those, we saw the Korean scallion pancake special featured Egyptian walking onions, huh? So we asked Kat, she promptly got the chef to come describe these intriguing onions, that grow and sprout themselves, walking across whatever land they can. So of course we got that pancake and the steamed buns with kimchi! both were really good and hit the spot. I would suggest they market these two dishes together as a lunch plate! As someone who served a year in the army in south korea, I can attest the flavors were spot on and brought me back 25 yrs! The decor has been nicely refreshed, elegant yet cozy. Large bar space and dining room, and now a lovely patio area! This new place is def going on the regular rotation! Good Job Trade House! Let me not forget that as hubs sampled a few different drinks his favorite at the end was the trade secret!
… moreMichael Rutstein
We live in Salem and have dined here 5-6 times now (where do people get off reviewing restaurants they’ve only had one meal at?). I’ve never had to wait, always gotten a friendly greeting, have enjoyed several different cocktails (altho they discontinued one I loved, the Salem Tea Party) and have had several good meals. Without exception, our servers have been excellent! A great addition to the Derby Street mix. It’s good to see familiar faces from the Salem scene working the bar. The patio was lovely in the summer, but the dining room is also a nice space.
… morepierrot awadalla
Excellent service & food, and priced within range (for hyper inflation these days!). We were seated immediately, no wait like other places. We had the fish sandwich – very tasty fish for sure & southern chicken – again full of taste both of very good size. Good portion of fries. You will be happy you went there, like we did.
… morePamela Broderick
A welcome addition to the old Derby Street neighborhood, Trade House has a very well balanced menu at reasonable price points!
ATMOSPHERE: handsome renovation of this old building with blue steel-colored paint and refinished wood wainscoting. The large old windows give a great sidewalk view for people watching. It can be LOUD at only half full.
FOOD: handhelds, starters and mains served lunch through dinner. House sauce on the cheeseburger is tasty, no extreme spices. Haddock pie could use a touch more season– great crust. The brownie w/ice cream & whipped cream can serve 2 and must be homemade.
SERVICE: attentive including good check back, and genuinely friendly and welcoming.
We are locals and look forward to coming back to try other dishes
… moreLeslie W
Excellent spot central to all the haunted happenings in Salem. Great cocktail list, empanadas and burgers. Sat at the bar and the bar staff are incredible.
… moreAndrew Scoglio
Awesome new addition to Derby Street. Great vibes and decor. My fiancée and I got the dips trio to start —very tasty and the homemade chips and warm pita were spot on. Haddock pie entree was delicious- great crust and scrumptious mashed potatoes and veggies. Cesar salad with shrimp was a hit too! Prices all around were reasonable. Except, I thought the cocktails were a little steep at $14-$15. Can’t wait to go back. We saw burgers and short ribs coming out of the kitchen…wow! Our bill was $104 with tip…one app, one cocktail, one coke, two entrees.
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