Rockefellas – American
Rockefellas invites guests into a vibrant social hub where the enticing aroma of truffle-dusted fries and smoky roasted wings sets the stage for a spirited evening. The kitchen masterfully balances coastal freshness with hearty comfort, serving up everything from briny P.E.I. mussels and golden crab cakes to tender pulled pork sliders that melt in the mouth. This lively destination brings together bold global flavors and elevated pub classics, creating a warm atmosphere perfect for lingering over shared plates and good conversation.
231 Essex Street, Salem MA 01970 https://rockafellasofsalem.com/Rating: 5/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $$
Dietary options: high-protein, dairy-free, nut-free, vegetarian, gluten-free, low-carb, keto, vegan, mediterranean, pescatarian, heart-healthy, plant-based, sugar-free, diabetic, whole30, paleo, anti-inflammatory, clean-eating, high-fiber, atkins, south-beach, weight-watchers, low-cholesterol, volumetrics, detox, tlc, alkaline, mayo-clinic, slow-carb, pegan, candida
Currently open
Hours
- Sunday - Thursday
- 11:30 AM - 10:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 11:30 AM - 1:00 AM
What diners are saying
Diners rave about the fresh and succulent dishes, frequently praising the exceptional food quality and vibrant flavors that make it a standout neighborhood addition. Guests celebrate the efficient service and warm, welcoming atmosphere, noting that the inviting environment and high standards ensure a consistently excellent dining experience.
Menu
Appetizers
- Truffle Fries - $13: French Fries topped with shaved Parmesan Cheese & White Truffle Oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pulled Pork Sliders - $14: Slow cooked tender Pork, Memphis BBQ Sauce, Cole Slaw, 3 Potato Slider Buns Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Style Crab Cakes - $17: Crabmeat, Spices, Panko Crumbs, Chipotle Aioli Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hummus Plate - $17: Fire-roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Vegetables, marinated Olives, Feta Cheese & Pita Bread Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Wild P.E.I. Mussels - $19: Sautéed Mussels with Chorizo and Tomato Broth with grilled Bread Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chicken Wings (7 wings) - $17: Choice of BBQ, Buffalo, Rosemary & Lemon, or Sweet Chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Chicken Wings (12 wings) - $24: Choice of BBQ, Buffalo, Rosemary & Lemon, or Sweet Chili Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Carb, Nut-Free, Atkins Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fried Calamari - $19: Golden fried Calamari & Jalapeno Peppers, Cilantro Lime & Marinara Sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spinach & Artichoke Dip - $17: Served with flash fried Tortilla Chips Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Curried Chicken Egg Rolls - $15: Home-made Curried Chicken Egg Rolls with Mango Chutney Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Parmesan Polenta Fries - $17: Served with Marinara Sauce, shaved Parmesan and Parsley Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Signature Salads
- Greek Salad - $17: Romaine, Feta, Grape Tomatoes, Red Onions, Olives, Cucumbers, Greek Dressing Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Sugar-Free, Atkins, South-Beach, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Pear & Spiced Walnut Salad - $17: Mesclun Greens, Bosc Pear, Cranberries, Walnuts, Goat Cheese, Sherry Vinaigrette Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Winter Squash Salad - $17: Roasted Delicata Squash, Little Leaf Farms Baby Gem Lettuce, Pistachios, Parmesan, Cherry Balsamic Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Caesar Salad - $15: Romaine, Parmesan, Croutons, House Caesar Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- BBQ Chicken Tender Salad - $17: Fried Chicken Tenders, BBQ Sauce, Romaine, Corn, Black Beans, Bacon, Tortilla, Cheddar Jack, Ranch Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mediterranean Bowl - $18: Arcadian Greens, Quinoa, Hummus, Avocado, Cucumbers, Olives, Feta, Sunflower Seeds, Greek Dressing Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
Flatbreads
- Pulled Pork Flatbread - $18: Kansas City BBQ pulled pork, cheddar jack cheese, pickled sweet red onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Veggie Flatbread - $17: Artichoke hearts, fire-roasted peppers, mushrooms, mozzarella, pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- The Northender - $19: Sweet Italian sausage, roasted red peppers, caramelized onions, mozzarella Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Margherita Flatbread - $17: Marinara sauce, fresh mozzarella, basil pesto Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Mediterranean, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Fig & Prosciutto Flatbread - $19: Fig jam, goat cheese, caramelized onions, prosciutto, mixed greens Dietary tags: Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Burgers & More
- Angus Burger - $19: Lettuce, tomato, onion, brioche roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Southwest Burger - $20: Cheddar, Guacamole, BBQ Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, Onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beyond Burger - $20: 100% plant-based, lettuce, tomato, red onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Classic Lobster Roll - $37: Lobster meat, chive and lemon aioli, shredded lettuce, brioche roll Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
- Pickle Chicken Sandwich - $19: 48 hour pickle brined fried chicken, ranch dressing, brioche bun Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Rocks Favs
- Marinated Steak Tips - $29: House marinated sirloin tips, garlic mashed potatoes, asparagus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Herb Roasted Salmon - $28: North Atlantic salmon, parmesan risotto, tomatoes, basil pesto, green beans Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, Detox, Mayo-Clinic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Slow Braised Short Ribs - $32: Short ribs, herbed soft polenta, roasted brussel sprouts, red wine beef jus Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baked Mac & Cheese - $22: Parmesan & cheddar blend, gremolata bread crumbs Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sausage Rustica - $26: Italian sausage, mushrooms, peppers, spinach, tomatoes, penne, parmesan cream Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Soups
- French Onion Soup - $9: Homemade with fresh croutons Dietary tags: Nut-Free, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- New England Clam Chowder - $9: Sea clams, clam broth, cream, bacon, potatoes Dietary tags: High-Protein, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Sirloin Chili - $10: Sirloin & black bean chili, cheddar jack, pickled red onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- French Fries - $7 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Roasted Brussel Sprouts - $7 Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Atkins, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Slow-Carb, Pegan, Candida Available at: dinner, lunch
- Garlic Mashed Potatoes - $7 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Lady in Blue - $14: Captain Morgan, Malibu, Blue Curacao, Pineapple Juice
- Salem Witch - $14: Malibu Mango & Passion Fruit, Peach Schnapps, Blue Curacao, Pineapple
- Rockafellas Signature Pop - $4.95: Root Beer, Orange Cream, Blue Raspberry, Cream Soda, or Ginger Beer
- Painless Punch Mocktail - $10: Red Bull Tropical, Pineapple, Lime, Cream of Coconut
Frequently Asked Questions about Rockefellas
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- Customer reviews mention no concerns, instead raking the restaurant 5.0/5 while praising the exceptional food quality, vibrant flavors, and efficient service.
- What are the standout dishes based on the menu?
- Standout dishes include truffle fries, pulled pork sliders, New England style crab cakes, wild P.E.I. mussels, and roasted chicken wings.
- How many reviews does this restaurant have?
- The provided restaurant data for Rockefellas does not include the specific number of reviews.
- How extensive is this restaurant's menu selection?
- The menu is extensive, featuring diverse American classics and over thirty dietary-specific options including keto, vegan, and gluten-free dishes.
- How does this restaurant compare to others in the same cuisine type?
- With a perfect 5.0 rating, this American restaurant stands out for its exceptional food quality, vibrant flavors, and extensive dietary options.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular menu highlights include truffle fries, pulled pork sliders, New England style crab cakes, roasted chicken wings, and wild P.E.I. mussels.
- What is the restaurant's atmosphere and style?
- Rockefellas is a vibrant social hub and lively neighborhood destination featuring a warm, welcoming atmosphere with elevated pub style.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Rockefellas is an operational American restaurant and social hub, though specific hours should be verified on their website at https://rockafellasofsalem.com/.
- Is this restaurant good for casual dining or more upscale?
- Rockefellas is a casual, vibrant social hub and neighborhood addition featuring elevated pub classics and a warm, welcoming atmosphere.
- What type of diner would most enjoy this restaurant?
- Diners seeking a vibrant social hub with elevated American pub classics, coastal dishes, and exceptional service rated 5.0/5 will enjoy this restaurant.
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