Blue Fez
Discover authentic Moroccan cuisine in Salem. Blue Fez offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with traditional music and flavorful dishes.
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Blue Fez
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Must-see attractions
Discover authentic Moroccan cuisine in Salem. Blue Fez offers a warm, inviting atmosphere with traditional music and flavorful dishes.
"Experience the best hummus you've ever had and unforgettable Moroccan flavors!"
Try the Chef's Tasting Menu
Experience a diverse range of Moroccan specialties for a full culinary adventure.
Save Room for Dessert
Baklava is a highly recommended sweet treat.
Quick Facts
Cuisine
Moroccan
Price
$$$
Phone
(978) 744-2700
Address
118 Washington St, Salem, MA 01970, USA
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Authentic Moroccan Flavors
Experience the rich and aromatic tastes of Morocco with dishes like lamb tagine and flavorful stuffed grape leaves.
Inviting Traditional Ambiance
Immerse yourself in a warm atmosphere enhanced by traditional Moroccan decor and music.
Diverse Chef's Tasting Menu
Embark on a culinary journey with a tasting menu showcasing a variety of authentic Moroccan specialties.
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Try the Chef's Tasting Menu
Experience a diverse range of Moroccan specialties for a full culinary adventure.
Save Room for Dessert
Baklava is a highly recommended sweet treat.
Consider Off-Peak Hours
Dine during quieter times to potentially avoid service delays.
Vegetarian & Vegan Options
The restaurant offers plentiful and flavorful vegetarian and vegan choices.
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from all over the internet
Try the Chef's Tasting Menu
Experience a diverse range of Moroccan specialties for a full culinary adventure.
Save Room for Dessert
Baklava is a highly recommended sweet treat.
Consider Off-Peak Hours
Dine during quieter times to potentially avoid service delays.
Vegetarian & Vegan Options
The restaurant offers plentiful and flavorful vegetarian and vegan choices.
What Travellers Say
Reviews Summary
Blue Fez garners praise for its authentic Moroccan cuisine, with highlights like flavorful hummus, creative tagines, and a vibrant atmosphere. Reviewers often commend the friendly and attentive staff, and the restaurant's inviting decor. However, some diners found the food to be under-seasoned or bland, and noted that prices can be on the higher side for the perceived quality.
"Amazing flavors, great service and I cannot wait to go again.
We shared 3 appetizers and one entree. The falafel on a bed of hummus with harissa was the best I’ve ever had. The mussels (out of the shell) were in a spicy tomato sauce that was perfect and plentiful.
I do think the saffron shrimp could have been more flavorful.
The final item was the chicken couscous. While the chicken was a tad overcooked, the flavors and spices were outstanding.
I look forward to returning often."
Jeness Chappelle
"Love Blue Fez! My family organized a birthday party for me here with about 20 people. Fantastic Moroccan food: grape leaves, grilled chicken with delicious vegetarian couscous, fresh Mediterranean salad, bread and hummus... all delicious. Just as important, the staff were friendly and flexible--- we had some late arrivals, and they just accommodated everyone. The restaurant itself is lovely inside. A special thanks to our delightful server, Sydney, and to Tori who was so helpful in organizing it."
Nancy Meacham
"Food was not good. Similar to other one star reviews. A friend who really liked this place insisted on bringing me here and it was empty on a Saturday night when every other place in town was super busy. Waitress came outside to coax us in while I was having a private conversation with my friend trying not to even go in. 2 apps and one main course was $100. The best bites of food was mid. Some of it was inedible. Adriatic is an example of a Mediterranean restaurant in Salem that does it right at a similar price but it’s gourmet and with excellent wait staff. Just read the other poor reviews and the owners horrible responses and you will know everything you need to know about this place. Even the pita bread was both burned and undercooked at the same time. This restaurant is a misfire on all cylinders. Normally I would give a place a second try before forming an opinion but as a New Yorker from Hell’s Kitchen with some of the toughest restaurant competition in the United States who has eaten at many fine Moroccan restaurants (the best ones are in Paris I would say) this is just bad. Sometimes a second visit is clearly not warranted. If you go, you can’t say you haven’t been warned."
Gil Selinger
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Frequently Asked Questions
Signature dishes include the lamb tagine, falafel couscous, stuffed grape leaves, and flavorful hummus.
Yes, Blue Fez has plentiful and delicious vegetarian and vegan options, including various tagine dishes.
Yes, the restaurant can accommodate larger groups and has been praised for its flexibility in organizing parties.
The restaurant offers an inviting and warm atmosphere with traditional Moroccan decor and music.
Some reviewers noted issues with flat and sour draft beers, but a decent wine list is available.
Espresso martinis and passionfruit mojitos have been highlighted as exceptional cocktail choices.
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Open since 2019, this Moroccan restaurant is relatively new to the Salem dining scene, but it quickly cemented its place as a local favorite for its flavorful dishes, including a variety of tagine-cooked options. (The Moroccan tagine, for example, offers diners braised lamb shank cooked with an aromatic mix of apricots, figs, prunes, and cinnamon.) Vegetarians will find plenty to love, including several veggie-packed tagine dishes or a falafel dish with spicy curry and shredded crepes. 118 Washington St., Salem, 978-744-2700, bluefezrestaurant.com.
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Blue Fez, located in Salem, was an absolute delight for dinner. From the moment I stepped inside, I was greeted with a warm and inviting atmosphere that instantly made me feel at ease. The knowledgeable and friendly staff immediately made me feel like a valued guest.
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Blue Fez: This is a Moroccan restaurant and I think it’s really good. The staff here is very friendly and happy to see you. The portion of the paella was so big that I ate the leftovers for two more meals.
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