Watermelon Cottage is tucked away in the tree-covered hills of Salem, right at the crossing of the Nantes River. This intimate dining experience is for a max of 12 persons, so make sure to call for a reservation. The owner/host Trevor was previously a cruise director for the Queen Mary and a fascinating personality backs it up.

Spend the pre-dinner time browsing the owner’s collection of unique items gathered during his travels around the world.