We went there twice as the first time could have been a fluke but no the second time the service was even worse. The restaurant wasn't even busy, the servers just really do not care. I love the fried pickles though! more

I wasn't overwhelmed with this restaurant last year but with 2 teenage girls in my party I was looking for an inexpensive place to grab some lite fare without spending a fortune. We ordered the calamari (mushy on the inside, not at all crispy on the outside), a bowl of chili (too sweet for my taste), Chicken fingers (decent but... more

The food is fantastic and the variety of beers is almost overwhelming. It gets a little smokey inside (not from cigarettes but from what seems to be faulty ventilation) and the service is a bit slow, but the make up for it in hospitality. If you have time to spare or just need a break---stop in. more

My wife and I have visited Salem 7 or 8 times in the past 11 years, and usually when we drive into town we go straight to Beer Works for lunch. I'm a big fan of dark beers, and the Black Bat Stout is one of the best oatmeal stouts I've ever had. The Nut Brown Ale is my second... more

Great food. Especially the cajun fries!! I go here every year when I visit Salem. They have special beers they make there also. more

Good burgers. It's not a restaurant. It's an average brew pub. more

good beer + food more

Went there for lunch; had great service and the food was terrific! I was impressed that they had a very extensive kids' menu and a TON of high chairs. I wasn't too sure if they'd be kid friendly, but they definitely were. It was lunch time so we didn't sample the microbrews, but we'll definitely try it for dinner next... more

When feeling nostalgic for Beantown, grab a good beer and great pub-food at Beer Works. Same menu as the one across from Fenway and by the Garden... more