The Black Water Grill dining room in the evening
Salem, New Hampshire · Est. Neighborhood Grill

Jump on in,
the water is warm.

A neighborhood grill and bar in Salem, NH. Prime cuts, honest cocktails, and a welcome that never gets old.

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Our Philosophy

Where the fire meets the water.

Founded by Christian Breen, the Black Water Grill was built on a simple idea: create a place where the neighbors feel like family, the plates are honest, and the pints are always cold.

Every cut is sourced with care, every dish is finished by hand, and every guest is treated like a regular on their first visit.

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Perfectly seared dry-aged ribeye with rosemary
From the Grill

Signature Plates

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Dry-Aged Ribeye

Dry-Aged Ribeye

42

16oz hand-cut, herb-crusted, cabernet reduction, whipped potato.

The Black Water Burger

The Black Water Burger

18

Double smash, aged cheddar, thick-cut bacon, house sauce, brioche.

Blackened Salmon

Blackened Salmon

28

Cast-iron seared, lemon-caper butter, seasonal greens.

Crispy Calamari

Crispy Calamari

16

Buttermilk-battered, cherry peppers, lemon aioli.

Private Functions

Gather your people at the water's edge.

From rehearsal dinners to corporate gatherings, our private dining room hosts intimate parties and celebrations of every size.

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Find Us

43 Pelham Rd

Salem, NH 03079

Reservations
(603) 328-9013

Recommended, not required

Kitchen Hours

Nightly

Mon–Sun · 4pm – late