Salt House
San Francisco, CA 94150
Phone: (415) 543-8900
- Price:
- $$
- Cross Street:
- Second Street
- Best of Citysearch:
- Trendy Scene 2007
- Hours:
- Mon-Fri 11:30am-2pm, 5:30pm-11am , Fri-Sat 5:30pm-12am, Sun 4pm-9pm
Editorial Review for Salt House – by Daniel Liszt
The Scene
Hip indie-rock tunes fill the lofty single-room space, with the sounds reverberating off the rustic hardwood floors. Beneath dozens of thin hanging lights, boisterous bar chatter adds to the vibrant energy. Decor is sparse, save the colorful artistic portrait of a knight on one wall. Attentive waitstaff sporting white button-downs serves diners ranging from funky 20-somethings to adventurous grandparents.
The Food
Contemporary American cuisine with interesting ingredient combinations makes for a light, flavorful dining experience. House-pickled veggies, tender pastrami ribs brushed with lip-pleasing apple butter, and roasted beets topped with cured salmon and a side of mild horseradish sauce all pique the appetite. For entrees, the lean New York steak arrives grilled perfectly medium-rare and nicely complemented by Chimay-braised cippolini mushrooms and fluffy mashed potatoes. The kitchen handles seafood well, too, with its satisfying seafood stew of mussels, shrimp and diced veggies benefiting from an aioli-infused broth.
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Insider Tips
Where to SitIf you're unable to reserve a table, walk-in seating may be available at the communal table or bar counter.
ParkingThere's a public lot next door.
What to DrinkA full bar serves cocktails, a few draught beers and wines from around the world.
Fun FactThe contemporary tavern space housed a printing press in the 1930s.
User Reviews for Salt House
06/29/2008 Posted by cktjhill
I went to salt house a few months ago, and then again last night. I have to say the service and food were just as fantastic as the first time. I'm not a quick typer, so I won't go into the details. But inside this incredibly packed restaurant they find a way to make each customer feel welcomed. The waiters and host were excellent. We started with the scallops which were cooked perfectly and we both ordered the roast chicken, which was absolutely delicious. Add in a bottle of wine and I couldn't believe I walked out of there spending around 120. I've dropped far more cash at places that, well, sucked. I'm a big fan, and you probably will be too.
Pros: Great food, service and ambiance
Cons: None that I saw
05/31/2008 Posted by sarahlane15
My boyfriend and I went to dinner here for our anniversary in december of 07, (right before christmas) we were also on vacation from l.a. Very friendly host, (always a plus), expedited service for food as we were in a hurry to get to a show. My boyfriend and I both had an appetizer salad (small), the chicken, an exquisite dish full of flavor, and a great dessert overall fabulous for about $140 bucks including 25% gratuity. I would definitely come here again, make reservations.
Pros: Expedited service, great ambience, good looking restaurant overall
Cons: No steak on the menu ( at least when we went)
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