Smokin' Betty's Salem

Smokin' Betty's in Salem opened fairly recently, and since they now have an additional smoker, they have started serving lunch on Saturdays and Sundays. Not sure what the apostrophe is doing there. Update 10/04/17 No more plates, everything is sold by weight.

They are located in downtown Salem, and the metered parking is only 50 cents/hour. A nice little patio. It looks like something from the south, doesn't it?

It's a big square room with a big bar to the right.

A lot of rustic tables, they probably do communal seating when it gets busy.

I went with a Plates with two proteins ($19). I picked the Baby Backs (+2) and the Brisket (+2). For my Fixin's I went with the Mac & Cheese and Collard Greens. The brisket was moist and had a very tasty rub. The Baby Backs was excellent, the meat still had a little tug, and the rub was super flavorful. A half rack turned out to be five ribs. The Mac & Cheese was just OK. The Collared Greens was not overcooked and had a nice vinegary tang.

Of course there is an arcade on the premises.

Address 94 Lafayette Street, Salem MA
Phone number (978) 594-1132