Home to the cities of Salem, Alloway and Woodstown, Salem County is a 338 square-mile area in the southwestern corner of the state of New Jersey. For tourists, the county features attractions and events like the Southern New Jersey wine trails, Fort Mott State Park and the Cowtown Rodeo. Visitors to Salem County have a variety of dining options to choose from, ranging from upscale seafood restaurants to casual, family-friendly eating places.
The Salem City Cafe is in Salem, the seat of Salem County. Seven appetizers lead the menu, such as the raw oysters on the half shell and the chicken and andouille sausage quesadilla served with chipotle honey. The dinner entrees include comfort foods like chicken pot pie, prime rib, crab cakes and pasta like the mushroom and goat cheese linguine with Parmesan cream sauce. Dessert selections are house-made and vary daily. The restaurant has a full bar, specializing in martinis like the cafe cosmo, made with orange vodka, triple sec and cranberry juice. Salem City Cafe serves lunch Tuesdays through Fridays and dinner Tuesdays through Saturdays. The restaurant is not open on Sundays or Mondays. Reservations are accepted online and by phone and suggested for Friday and Saturday nights. Casual attire is appropriate.
Salem City Cafe
113-119 Market St.
Salem, NJ 08079
856-339-4455
salemcitycafe.com
The Rushes is located at the Town and County Golf Links, an 18-hole course in the Salem County community of Woodstown. Ten appetizers lead the menu, including the soft pretzels, stuffed with crab meat and a blend of Boursin and monterrey jack cheeses, baked and then topped with a mustard-oil sauce. Seafood is the specialty of the house, such as the seafood Chesapeake, a creamy garlic sauce that contains shrimp, scallops, crab meat, mushrooms, red onions and tomatoes, served alongside linguine. Sandwiches and salads are also featured on the menu. The restaurant offers a full bar. The Rushes serves lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are accepted and taken by telephone. Business casual attire is appropriate.
The Rushes
197 East Ave.
Woodstown, NJ 08098
856-769-2222
rushesdining.com
A family-owned establishment, the Wagon Wheel Restaurant is in the Salem County town of Pilesgrove, where it opened in 1971. The breakfast menu features breakfast sandwiches, omelets, buttermilk pancakes, french toast, belgian waffles and hot and cold cereals. A specialty dinner entree is the creamed chipped beef, served atop biscuits and covered in beef or sausage gravy. The menu also features steaks, pork chops, fried chicken, crab cakes, pasta and sandwiches. The Wagon Wheel Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner daily. Reservations are not taken. Casual attire is the norm when dining at the restaurant. A children's menu is available for young diners. A diabetic-friendly menu is also offered.
The Wagon Wheel Restaurant
1162 U.S. Route 40
Pilesgrove, NJ 08098
856-769-2427
wagonwheelrestaurant.com
