Ledger

Ledger has quite the presence in Downtown Salem, thanks to its location within the stunning old Salem Savings Bank building that dates back to the early 1800s. This restaurant’s interior alone—with its stately central bar, bank robber-themed artwork and antique vault door—earns it a spot on this list. But its menu is also bewitching, crammed with elevated American classics that marry old-school New England ideas and ingredients with modern culinary techniques. What we love most about Ledger is that it isn’t afraid to have fun, serving everything from bottle-service mimosas during brunch to an upscale fast-food burger among the entrees.