Salt House
(415) 543-8900
545 Mission St
(at Second Street)
San Francisco,
CA
94150
37.7889
-122.3986
Neighborhoods: Central East, South Beach
Hours:
Mon-Thur 11:30am-11pm
Fri 11:30am-12am
Sat 5:30pm-12am
Sun 5pm-10pm
Price:
$$
Parking:
Pay lot; Street; Metered
Last updated 4.27.09
What People Are Saying About Salt House
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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.
User Reviews
DanSperiod
March 24, 2009
Would it k i l l Salt House to have a decent vegetarian option during Dine About Town or any other time of year? Salt House ended up modifying their Spanish Tortilla with Yukon Gold Potatoes, Serrano Ham and Scallions entree by removing the ham so I ended up with a $25 omelette. Celery Root Soup with Apple and Pomegranate was fantastic albeit served lukewarm. Dessert was not memorable. Salt House has a fantastic carnivore menu with a great wine list but during these recession times service needs improvement. Matri'd was tart, surly and more preoccupied with talking with her fellow staff and eventually wolfing down her meal at the bar then tending to her customers.
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jamesallenfinch
March 11, 2009
This is my favorite eatery in SF! Dahlia at the door and Steven leading the pack guarantee a great evening. The kitchen churns out fantastic food with good portions, beautiful plating and a killer wine list. From oysters to lamb - these guys know what they are doing. When you work in publicity and dining out is part of the job, finding a jewel like this is rare. Great for clients or a little romantic dinner for two. Be sure to make a reservation - James
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epicuriousinsf
January 06, 2009
Dined at Salt House last Saturday. Had a tasting of oysters to start with some bubbly, moved on to a very tasty squid stuffed with chorizo on a bed of mixed beans and veggies, then had a very refreshing and light smoked trout salad, finally ended with an extremely salty goat shank. Service was spotty, and when the waiter came by to check on the shank, I remarked on how salty it was and he simply said, I'll let the kitchen know. I'm a bit disappointed he didn't try to correct the problem, like offering to replace the salty shank (the reduction on the shank was the issue). I hate to say it, but that last dish and the waiter ruined my dinning experience, too many good restaurants in the city, will not be back any time soon.
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Where to Sit:
If you're unable to reserve a table, walk-in seating may be available at the communal table or bar counter.
Fun Fact:
The contemporary tavern space housed a printing press in the 1930s.
Parking:
There's a public lot next door.
What to Drink:
A full bar serves cocktails, a few draught beers and wines from around the world.
Category:
Payment Methods:
American Express, Visa, MasterCard
Restaurant Special Features:
Late Night Dining, Historic Setting, People Watching, Business Dining, Lunch Spot, Date Spot, Dine At The Bar, Bar Scene
