My wife and I moved to Malden in Sept 2006, and we dine at the Salem Wood Cafe once a month. We will dine there more once I get into another professional position. Wow, the Salem Wood Cafe has a very down-to-earth and friendly waitstaff. I went there for my birthday in December and had an outstanding time. I could have gone anywhere including Legal Seafoods in Burlington, but I am happy I went to the Salem Wood Cafe. I love their surf 'n turf. Plenty of steak tips and I had the haddock with it. Plus, a huge side order of linguini came with it. The salad was good too. We were able to take the linguini home with us. We are so full that we never get to order dessert. My wife and I don't drink so we only wait in the bar section until a table is ready. We try to go there during mid-week. We have invited different friends on different occasions to join us. One of them was a vegetarian, and he was able to find something he loved on the menu and it wasn't a ""veggie burger"" either. The 25% off coupon is outstanding, and we don't bring it all the time. The restaurant isn't a ""tuxedo and gown"" dining place. Instead, the place is superb for great selections of food with big quantities at a very affordable price. Can't beat that and that's why it is easily my favorite restaurant in the area. I really have had a great time at the Salem Wood Cafe each time I was there. I have taken my sister to join us, and she loved it too. If you are in Malden, MA, I'd recommend the place over the other restaurants. I have eaten there on Saturday nights and there was about a twenty minute wait, but it went fast. The dress is casual, but some people dress up too. I have always found a space in the parking lot even on Saturday early evenings. There are many good food choices on the menu, and I wish I could try a different one each time. However, I love the surf 'n turf the best. This family owned restaurant is the best, and I have eaten at many places in the Boston area. Jay. Malden, MA.
Pros: Food selection, Portions, Prices, Coupon, Locality, Friendly Service, and Parking.
Cons: Keno games could be removed unless they make money for the restaurant.
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