Counter Menu Prices

Elevated, eclectic American dishes in a midcentury diner-inspired space at the Hotel Salem.

Set in the historic Newmark building in the heart of downtown Salem, Counter is a modern take on a lunch counter with a dining experience rooted in fresh, simple, modern food.

Our seasonal Salem restaurant features an open-concept kitchen and dining for 50 on the first floor of The Hotel Salem and seasonal outdoor patio seating for 30. The bar, lounge, lunch, and bar service are open to the public daily.
Counter’s menu celebrates regional New England flavors featuring casual breakfast items, clever starters, breads, and main dishes.

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Menu

Main Menu
Soups & Salads
Hummus
Naan, cucumber, spices, olive oil
$10.00
Counter Chili
Chorizo, ground beef, corn chips, cheddar, herbs, sour cream
$10.00
Soup of the Day $5.00
Beet & Goat Cheese Salad
Roasted beets, goat cheese, arugula, lemon vinaigrette
$14.00
Caesar Salad
Romaine, parmesan, croutons
$13.00
Sandwiches & Small Plates
Counter Burger
Double beef burger, American cheese, house ketchup, caramelized onion, mayo, house pickles
$15.00
Short Rib Grilled Cheese
Braised short ribs, caramelized onion, fontina cheese, sourdough
$15.00
Grilled Chicken Wrap
Crisp lettuce, cheddar, mayo, pickles, flour tortilla
$14.00
Tuna Melt
Cheddar, swiss, tomato, arugula, marbled rye
$13.00
BLT
Roasted aioli, crispy pork belly, sriracha honey vinaigrette, greens, roasted tomato aioli
$14.00
Mac & Cheese
Three cheeses, garlic breadcrumbs
$13.00
Large Plates
Braised Short Rib
Potato puree, brussel sprouts, beef jus
$24.00
Seared Salmon
Roasted root vegetable mash, mushroom ragout
$23.00
Wild Mushroom Risotto
Vegetable reduction, creme fraiche, parmesan
$21.00
Chef’s Daily Pasta Special
Brunch
Assorted Breakfast Bread Basket
Muffin, danish, and a variety of pound cakes, served with butter and jelly
$12.00
Counter Breakfast
Two eggs, choice of sausage, bacon, or ham, home fries, toast
$14.00
Eggs Benedict
Ham, poached eggs, English muffin, hollandaise
$14.00
Biscuits & Gravy
Buttermilk biscuits, sausage gravy, egg
$14.00
Brunch Burger
Avocado, fried egg, bacon, on brioche
$16.00
Smoked Salmon
Capers, tomato, dill, red onion, rye toast, cream cheese
$15.00
Chorizo Hash
Potatoes, peppers, eggs, choron sauce
$14.00
Brioche French Toast
Caramel sauce, butter, maple syrup
$13.00
Granola
Greek yogurt, berries
$12.00
Oatmeal
Cinnamon raisin
$10.00
Cocktails
Orange Blossom Rita
Silver tequila, St. Elder, blood orange juice, OJ, sour mix
$12.00
Counter G&T
Hendrick’s Orbium, mint syrup, soda water
$10.00
Seasonal Daiquiri
Privateer rum with the flavors of apples and cinnamon
$12.00
Citrus Beer Cocktail
Wheat beer, triple sec, grapefruit juice
$8.00
Old Fashion
Bourbon, Aperol, angostura bitters, demerara simple syrup
$12.00
Chocolate Pumpkin White Russian
New Amsterdam vodka, coffee liqueur, Mozart Chocolate Pumpkin Liqueur, milk
$10.00
Draft Beers
Nova | Far from the Tree | MA | Dry-Hopped Cider | 8% $7.00
Plum Island Belgian White | Newburyport Brewing CO | MA | Belgian Wheat | 8% $7.00
Crop Rotation IPA | Old Planters Brewing | MA | American IPA | 5.6% $8.00
Hershey’s Chocolate Porter | Yuengling | PA | American Porter | 4.7% $7.00
Candlepin | Castle Island | MA | Session Pale Ale | 4.4% $8.00
Quantum Cuddle Kitten | Lone Pine | ME | Experimental DIPA | 7.9% $9.00
Winter Cheers | Victory Brewing | PA | Spiced Germany-Style Winter Beer | 6.7% $7.00
Canned Beers
Churro Sombrero | Clown Shoes | 7% $8.00
Zen Garden IPA | Clown Shoes | 6.7% $8.00
Route 101 IPA | Ipswich | 6% $7.00
Bravazzi | Hard Italian Soda | 4.4% $6.00
Hoponius Union | Jack’s Abbey | 6.5% $7.00
Cranberry Berliner | Jack’s Abbey | 4.5% $8.00
Grey Lady | Cisco Brewers | 5.4% $7.00
Voodoo Ranger Juicy Haze | New Belgium | 7.5% $8.00
Mainely Pale | Some | 5.1% $7.00
Jan Alpine White Lager | Singlecut Beersmiths | 5.2% $8.00
Heineken Zero $6.00
PBR | Pabst | 4.6% $5.00
Corona | Modelo | 4.5% $6.00
White
Pinot Grigio | Casalini | Italy $11.00
Sauvginon Blanc | Prophecy | California $12.00
Chardonnay | Butter | California $11.00
Rosé & Sparkling
Rosé | Notorious | France $12.00
Mionetto | Prosecco | Italy $12.00
Gambino | Cuvee | Italy $11.00
Amelia | Sparkling Rosé | Italy $48.00
Red
Pinot Noir | Brandborg | Oregon $12.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | Drumhiller | California $12.00
Merlot | Steele | California $14.00
Cabernet Sauvignon | Oberon | California $48.00
Non-Alcoholic Beverages
Coffee
regular or iced
$4.00
Cold Brew $4.00
Latte $4.00
Iced Latte $5.00
Cappuccino $5.00
Americano $4.00
Espresso $2.00
Tea (from Mem Tea) $5.00
Soft Drinks $3.00
Orange Juice $4.00

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Contact Counter

Address: 209 Essex St, Salem, MA 01970

Phone: (978) 451-4818

Website: http://countersalem.com/

Hours

Friday 11AM–10PM
Saturday 10AM–10PM
Sunday 10AM–4PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday 11AM–9PM
Thursday 11AM–9PM

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