What’s better than a great local restaurant? A great local restaurant with amazing history. This dining spot in Salem, Massachusetts definitely fits the bill. Housed in a centuries-old bank building, Ledger is an elegantly casual eatery with an atmosphere that can’t be beat.
Step inside Ledger in Salem, and you instantly know that this place has history.
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Over 200 years of history, to be exact. Ledger is an upscale yet casual restaurant housed in the old Salem Savings Bank, originally built in 1818.
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The dining room still bears witness to the building’s past – high ceilings, exposed brick, and a general atmosphere of grandeur testify to the restaurant’s moneyed roots.
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The old bank vault has even been converted to a walk-in refrigerator.
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Of course, the restaurant’s decor is matched by its menu.
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The menu here is packed with incredible fare like a wood-fired 32-ounce steak with herb sauce and a spit-roasted whole chicken with potatoes and gravy.
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Not looking for a full meal? There are plenty of small plates to nibble and share.
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The desserts look like a million bucks, too. Enjoy chocolate fluffernutter layer cake, classic bread pudding, and housemate ice creams and sorbets.
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If you’re in the mood for a cocktail, Ledger can provide. Their creative drink menu includes fun offerings like fig-infused rye whiskey and a spicy honey-sriracha vodka cocktail.
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Ledger is open for dinner seven nights a week and also offer lunch and brunch. No matter when you drop by, you’re sure to be impressed by this former bank’s transformation.
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You can find Ledger at 125 Washington Street, Salem, Mass. It’s just between Eastern Bank and Rockafellas. Click here to check out current menus.
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Ledger isn’t the only restaurant transformation to go down in Massachusetts. Check out this cool dining spot housed in a former fire station.
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