The Roof

Name: The Roof
Address: 209 Essex St, Salem, MA, 01970, US
Telephone: +19784514950
Price range: $$

$$Salem

$$ · Moderate
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209 Essex St
Salem, MA 01970
+19784514950

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Restaurant in Salem.

The Roof is at 209 Essex St, Salem. Listed with Rakuten Dining as of 2026-10-10.

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Hours

Monday	12 PM – 10 PM
Tuesday	12 PM – 10 PM
Wednesday	12 PM – 10 PM
Thursday	12 PM – 10 PM
Friday	11 AM – 11 PM
Saturday	11 AM – 11 PM
Sunday	11 AM – 10 PM

Location

209 Essex St · Salem, Salem

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