9 Elm American Bistro

Had the best dining experience last night at 9 Elm. Service was absolutely perfect. The waitress was very good at reading the table knowing exactly when we needed her, checking in with us only when we weren't talking/almost finished with our course/drinks. Everyone was please with their choices. I ended up with the Bistro Salad and Short rib ravioli for my meal. The Bistro Salad was one of the best salads I've ever had and the short rib ravioli did not disappoint. The vibe of the restaurant was calm and relatively quiet which added a lot to our experience since we were with friends we hadn't seen in a while and we wanted to talk. The bread pudding dessert was again one of the best tasting (and best textured) bread puddings I had ever had. I got the sidecar cocktail which was very good...maybe a little strong for me. Forgot to mention the bread was amazing, which that alone will get us to go back. The entrees looked epic and one of our party got the salmon and one got the pasta dish. However, I'm a bit of a picky/lighter eater and only 2 of the entrees really appealed to me. That's why I went with the salad and an app. Which worked out perfectly. I do recommend reservations, especially on weekends however, through out our meal I noticed seats open at the bar (Saturday night).We will be back

We have been eyeing 9 Elm for many years now, and finally made it there for dinner! I am so glad that we did, and will be making it a regular stop moving forward.This cozy bistro in Danvers has the perfect relaxed ambiance - it feels super welcoming and makes you want to stay a while! I was so impressed with the high-quality service, and their food was outstanding!I was a bit concerned by the lack of vegetarian options on the menu but was able to put together a dinner by combining a salad and appetizer (both were SO good). I would love to see a vegetarian-friendly entree on the menu in the future!I can't wait to come back soon! This is a must-stop if you are in the Danvers area!

Terrific food, great service, cozy setting - perfect date night spot. Parking is weird so pay attention. Otherwise it's fantastic

My husband and I recently tried 9 Elm for date night and we were not disappointed. We had a reservation and we were immediately sat at a table overlooking the street. We were seated by the host stand, which while is not the most ideal location, it was quieter than the main dining room. We both got appetizers, my husband the French onion soup and me the shrimp crostini. They both were full of flavor and the shrimp were cooked perfectly.For our entrees, I had the scallops and my husband the pork chop. The scallops were cooked perfectly, while my husbands pork was slightly over cooked, it was still delicious and he ate the whole thing.Our server was the perfect amount of attentive, not over bearing, but touched the table throughout each course.I would highly recommend trying this restaurant!

My wife and I had just gotten out of the movie theater and were looking for something near Liberty Tree Mall that wasn't fast food or a quick-serve chain, and this place came up on Yelp. It is VERY non-descript from the outside, we went by it a couple of times without seeing it.We didn't have a reservation, but the hostess seated us anyway and told us up front that they had a reservation for our table an hour later. We appreciated knowing and also appreciated that she was willing to give us a table even with a time constraint. Even with that, we didn't feel particularly rushed and still managed to get out before their reserved party arrived.The menu is pretty standard fare and the entrees are very meat-focused, so maybe not a good choice if you need a vegetarian option. My wife,who is not a big meat eater, was satisfied with salad and the lobster ravioli appetizer, but they could add some more meatless choices.I had the bone-in ribeye steak special. I was very pleased to ask for and get medium-rare, since way too many places can't seem to do steak right. It had a sweetish red wine reduction sauce, roasted fingerling potatoes, and sauteed baby spinach. My only complaint about the food was the baby spinach -- baby spinach is for salads, not sauteeing, because there's nothing left but stems. Surely they could get some proper spinach somewhere or feature a different green like chard or kale.We skipped dessert so as not to delay the turn on the tabl, but, as I said, we didn't feel a bit rushed. We'll certainly give this a try again, with a reservation, to get a better sense.

Absolutely amazing! Every single time. Frequently go there for dinner never disappointed in service or quality. Everything is always perfect.

We were in the area for a wedding and were looking for a dining spot for the evening before the celebratory day. I had come across 9 Elm and thought it looked like the perfect destination for a few of us to enjoy a meal. On that evening, we stopped some women to ask for a recommendation on where to park near the cute downtown restaurant, and they let us know that there was actually a parking lot a block down from the space. They also shared their rave reviews of the restaurant, highlighting some of their menu favorites. With all of that praise in our ears, we quickly parked and headed to meet our friend, who was sitting in a comfortable booth in the dining room. While my companions ordered beverages, I stuck with water, but I did not hesitate to grab some slices of bread. My Pan-Roasted Duck was tender and well-cooked. It was sliced and served over haricot verts, carrots, and a sweet, smoky bacon and butternut squash risotto. While I loved the execution of all of these elements, there was way too much of the overly sweet orange-soy reduction on the plate. My friends loved their steaks, however.9 Elm had an upscale vibe and creative menu that provided us with an enjoyable evening.

Thé ease of getting a rare find dining experience was the first sign that dinner was going to to great. First course of burrata with heirloom tomato was great. The main course of swordfish with risotto and veggies was out of this world. The mixed green salad w beets and nuts and cheese could have been my only thing it was so good.

Our favorite place because of the consistent great food and service. The wedge salad is fantastic. The filet mignon is always perfect as is everything we have ever ordered. The date appetizer is great. Profiteroles for dessert are excellent!

Both times I've been here for dinner on my birthday, the food, service and overall ambience was lovely. Everyone enjoyed their food a lot, and they were very happy to make adjustments for my dietary restrictions. Highly recommend for a yummy meal in a cozy and comfortable atmosphere.