Bernadette

Bernadette Bernadette is a French-inspired, market-driven restaurant that brings the charm of a Parisian bistro to historic downtown Salem.

One night. One menu. One really good cause.We’ve been fortunate enough to partner with Root North Shore over the years, ...
08/05/2026

One night. One menu. One really good cause.

We’ve been fortunate enough to partner with Root North Shore over the years, and we’re honored to help support their mission through this special evening.

Aaron and team have put together a menu that celebrates the best of New England in August - from an interactive reception featuring our friend, Jason Weisman, from Lucky Lips Oysters, live cooking stations led by Root alums, and passed canapés to a multi course dinner with wine pairings.

There’s only a few seats left. Every ticket supports Root’s programs, helping create opportunities in hospitality while preparing meals for our community.

Honored to be recognized by Northshore Magazine as an Editors’ Pick for General Excellence in the 2026 Best of the North...
08/04/2026

Honored to be recognized by Northshore Magazine as an Editors’ Pick for General Excellence in the 2026 Best of the North Shore awards. Thank you for the recognition, and thank you to our incredible team for making this possible every day!

Northshore Magazine

07/23/2026

My face and camera may or may not have been burned in the making of this video. Behind the line is hot, folks!

But totally worth it to bring to you our Burgundy snails. If I’ve taken care of you at a table before, it’s the first thing I recommend - that garlic green butter smell is out of this world 🧄

No judgement.
07/03/2026

No judgement.

Well…wasn’t expecting this. Bernadette was just named Best Restaurant North by Boston Magazine!If you’ve ever worked in ...
06/30/2026

Well…wasn’t expecting this. Bernadette was just named Best Restaurant North by Boston Magazine!

If you’ve ever worked in restaurants, you know that restaurant life isn’t all that glamorous. Most days are long, messy, and humbling. But then a guest stops you on their way out to tell you that was one of the best bites of food they’ve had in a long time. Or a server gets mentioned by name in a review because they made someone’s night. Or someone joins us for the first time and books their next reservation before they even leave. That’s the stuff that keeps you coming back every day.

And then, every once in a while, there’s a day like today. To be recognized alongside so many incredible restaurants north of Boston is something we’re really proud of.

Thank you to Boston Magazine. Thank you to every guest who’s supported us. And thank you to our team, who show up every day to make Bernadette what she is.

See you tonight ❤️

It’s Green Crab Week 🦀Despite their name, green crabs aren’t native to New England. They were introduced in the 1800s an...
06/26/2026

It’s Green Crab Week 🦀

Despite their name, green crabs aren’t native to New England. They were introduced in the 1800s and have become one of the region’s most invasive species, damaging salt marshes and preying on soft-shell clams, mussels, and young lobster.

One way chefs can help? Cook with them. Supporting fisheries that harvest green crabs helps reduce their impact while turning an overlooked ingredient into something delicious.

This week we’re serving Squid Ink Picci with Green Crab Bisque - housemade pasta in a rich, intensely flavored bisque that showcases just how incredible this invasive species can be.

Available all week at Bernadette!

This table has two jobs.Most nights, it’s where Aaron and I eat family meal before service. We chat about what’s left to...
06/23/2026

This table has two jobs.

Most nights, it’s where Aaron and I eat family meal before service. We chat about what’s left to do before the night starts, last minute specials, menu changes chef forgot to tell me about, if we know where are kids are 😜 (kind of joking but not really).

A little later, it becomes our Chef’s Table, where our guests settle in for a front row seat to the kitchen. A way to taste the best of our menu, shaped by the season and never the same. A night completely at your own pace.

A definite favorite spot for us at the restaurant for more reasons than one.

Chef’s Table and Group Dining experiences can now be booked directly through OpenTable

Wednesday Nights at Bern are all about French comfort classics. The Butcher’s Cut (the cut chefs and butchers save for t...
06/17/2026

Wednesday Nights at Bern are all about French comfort classics. The Butcher’s Cut (the cut chefs and butchers save for themselves 😉). Tonight’s a hanger steak with the crispiest pommes frites and a housemade aioli ❤️

Every Wednesday, we shift into bistro mode with comfort French classics. This is our butchers cut (the cut chefs and but...
06/17/2026

Every Wednesday, we shift into bistro mode with comfort French classics.

This is our butchers cut (the cut chefs and butchers save for themselves 😉). Tonight’s is a hanger steak served with the crispiest pommes frites and a housemade aioli. Wine optional but highly recommended ❤️

Address

65 Washington Street
Salem, MA
01970

Opening Hours

Tuesday 5pm - 9pm
Wednesday 5pm - 9pm
Thursday 5pm - 9pm
Friday 5pm - 9:30pm
Saturday 5pm - 9:30pm

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