Watermelon Cottage

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 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.

Anyone who knows me knows that I am a beer guy at heart. Occasionally I will venture into other drinks but if there is cold beer available, I’m in. A martini is the last drink I will usually ever order, but it just seemed like the right thing to do in these elegant surroundings.