Sidelines - Salem

American, Bars, Casual

Sidelines

Sidelines
3.8 / 5 (1679 reviews)

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Sidelines is a lively Salem sports bar and grill serving a large late‑night menu, creative cocktails and a solid beer selection amid TVs, live music and an outdoor fire‑pit. Its relaxed, local vibe and value make it great for games or casual nights out, though food consistency and service can vary—wings and eggrolls receive mixed marks—and the music is often loud and club‑like. Staff are generally friendly and pandemic precautions were noted; expect a bustling, seat‑yourself atmosphere on weekend nights.

Last update: 17.01.2026 from: Becky

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★ 3.8 / 5 from 1679 reviews
katie-m-dog12
24.06.2024

I didn't have high hopes with it being the only place we could find still open late night. But I was pleasantly surprised. The place was packed and I totally understand why. Huge menu available late and it was delicious, large servings. The drinks were creative and strong. I think I'll have to uber next time so I can try more than one drink.

stephon-m-3
24.06.2024

Great dive sports bar! The steak eggrolls were amazing! The wings were solid. Some flavors a bit too much saltier than others but solid wings. Good beer selection and ample tvs inside. Service was good as the bartenders were on it and took care of everyone!

elbert-d-1
24.06.2024

This place is one of my favorite places to chill have a nice drink listen to live music and they also have a fire pit for the outdoor lounge area if you choose to sit outside instead of sitting inside I highly recommend this place if you're in the area and want a good drink and watch a good game on top of live music I highly recommend and I will always come back to this restaurant

becky-k-lawyer788
24.06.2024

This place was recommended to us to watch the game. Unfortunately but maybe fortunately we missed it and came right after it got over but before another game started. This place was LOUD! Like they even had talk radio? playing in the bathroom on full blast. We wouldn't of been able to watch an entire game there it was just too much. We did order the fishbowl- yum and some onion rings. Service was quick.

marni-m-student921
24.06.2024

My friends and I came here out of whim when leaving an establishment across the street. We decided to grab a few quick bites and a drink. It was a seat yourself style with lots of locals it appeared and relatively full on a Friday night. We decided to sit in the corner as there wasn't any bar table space and we also wanted to be out-of-the-way. Our waitress was serving all the tables around the perimeter of the bar, so she was very occupied. Nonetheless, she was still nice and tried her best to come back to our table. Perjuring Suy shared one of the buckets which was intended for two servings but was a fair amount for three. We ended up getting another bucket as it was very tropical and easy to drink. We shared an order of the sideline wings, fried pickles, and the steak and cheese eggrolls. everything came out very fresh and in a decent time frame. I thought the wings could have been crispier and with less sauce. The fried pickles were more batter than pickles. I liked the steak and cheese a roll but I thought it was not a good pairing with the spicy mayonnaise sauce on the side. Definitely could've benefited with something a little bit more of an agree to cut the cheesiness. Overall, my friend and I had a decent time. It's an easy place to come to when just trying to hang out at this part of Salem. I may come again.

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