The Peak on Salem

Set inside a century-old brick storefront on historic Salem Street, The Peak on Salem delivers Southern-leaning American cuisine with full-service polish. Diners settle into tin-ceilinged rooms, the warm glow of a lacquered bar, and a dining room known for pairing prime steaks with a thoughtful wine cellar and signature cocktails.

Chef Steve Zanini keeps the menu centered on flavor-forward comfort like the twice-buttered cornbread that opens the restaurant’s holiday feasts, herb-roasted pork loin, and hand-carved prime rib, alongside seasonal compositions of seafood and farm-sourced sides. Craft cocktails and a deep wine selection amplify the celebratory feel.

Beyond dinner, locals rave about the weekend brunch and rotating special events, from Thanksgiving carving stations with turkey, brown sugar maple ham, and blueberry white chocolate cheesecake to multi-course Christmas Eve dinners. Reservations are encouraged, especially for the intimate patio tables tucked along downtown Apex.