Beautiful restaurant, great service and delicious food. We LOVED the ceviche!! I had the Sea Bass and my husband had the lamb shank. We enjoyed it! A great anniversary dinner. read more

Salar - Chilean Sea Bass - Peruvian Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Salar in the Oregon District lies somewhere in between a bistro and fine dining. Its atmosphere and ambiance makes one feel they entered a place where the patron will be cared for . From being greeted by the Maitre d upon checking in ... to being seated ... to being promptly greeted by the server you are able to understand everyone is here to deliver a quality experience. I orderd beef and shrimp empanadas for an appetizer. They both were beautiful in display and even better in their taste. I highly recommend. For my entree I ordered the ribeye (medium rare) with asparagus and potato cakes . The steak was cooked near perfect. Potato cakes were marginally above average. The asparagus was a traditional side for steak and was at best ... a decorative tasteful garnishment. At a price of $66 I was hoping for just a touch more sophistication with the sides. Overall it was a wonderful atmosphere to dine in and the food was just a couple notches away from being absolutely stellar. read more

Stopped by this restaurant to order takeout and the place is beautiful with a bar setting and dine in options as well. The prices range from mid to high. The service was quick and the staff so friendly. My fiancé loved the Passion Fruit wings and rated it an 8/10 and excellent! When we get a chance we are eager to come and dine in. read more

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Salar is Spanish for 'to salt'. They do. A lot. We decided to stop by here because of the great reviews and the menu looks enticing. The food is delicious, the service is friendly and correct. The atmosphere is modern. We began with complementary pitas and hummus which was great! We also ordered ceviche as an appetizer. Salmon, shrimp, calamari, onions in an intense citrus marinade. Salty but wonderful. I next had the seafood rice. Large green muscles, shrimp, a scallop and calamari with seasoned rice. Salty but just wonderful. My SO had surf & turf. Filet mignon soft, cooked perfect and delicious. Jumbo scallop and shrimp on a skewer with a thick cheesy risotto. Again salty but delicious. I'll certainly be back. I'll ask them next time to hold the salt. read more

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Looking for great service? A cool vibe and atmosphere? Great food? Salar is the complete package and delivers all of it. Our waitress had great recommendations on drinks and our salad, and we decided to sample every variety of empanadas. I kept trying to figure out which empanada I liked the best and my conclusion was that the best one was whatever I was eating at the moment. I'm an empanada connoisseur as I grew up in Chile and have spent time in Peru and Ecuador. So it's great to see a local place in Dayton, Ohio that delivers authentic empanadas without having to travel abroad or visit a major city. The drinks were strong, just like a good cocktail should be. We splurged and ordered a dessert to share which consisted of soft crackers with layers of caramel ("manjar" for those who want to use the proper Spanish term) and cinnamon ice cream on the side. It was an excellent way to conclude a delightful meal. Lastly, the price was reasonable for what you are getting. It didn't feel too expensive or cheap, but just right. Everything about Salar is dialed in to perfection, and this may be my favorite restaurant in Dayton. read more

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Salar in Dayton, OH, offers a delightful dining experience with delicious food and generously portioned dishes, making it a satisfying choice for those seeking flavorful meals in the area. read more

Salar - Surf & Turf with risotto - Peruvian Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Casual yet upscale; excellent service, and the food was delicious. Convenient public parking is nearby.

Great spot in Dayton that doesn't feel like Dayton. Love going here for a date night on the fancy side. Drinks are delicious and so is the food. Always fresh and always seasonal. Great location right on the corner of the oregon district. In the summer they have a great outdoor seating area. Don't pass it up! read more

Salar - Peruvian Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

The food and ambiance were great. Our service the night the night we went before seeing Chicago, he was horrible. Mistook myself and my niece for not worth his time, his tip reflexed such! Every other time service has been great! read more

This visit ate at the bar: super creative drinks, cinnamon infused tequila/cardomom bitters etc this time, ceviche and charred Caesar salad (kudos because they have anchovies). read more

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A bit of a fancy and pricey place in Dayton (Oregon District). The ambience and the setting was very good (kind off a celebratory restaurant). The service could have been a tad bit better. Coming to the food, 1. Chilean Sea Bass (5/5) was absolutely amazing. 2. The scallops and Cebiche both were very good. 3. But we were a bit disappointed with Sea food rice and the dessert (Lucuma croustillant). My smoked margarita was also ok. Overall a good place but it's a bit expensive for the quality and taste for the items we have tried. read more

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Salar is an enjoyable new Peruvian restaurant in the Oregon District in Dayton. I saw some people saying this is in a "bad" part of town. This is totally false. I'm not sure where they are getting that idea from - it's very safe! The ambiance inside is nice and the service was fine. I visited just as things became reopening in Dayton after coronavirus. It was as full as it could be due to limited occupancies. I also saw the head chef Margot Blondet doing bartending. I got 3 things. The Beef Saltado ($22), the Ceviche ($15) and a cocktail. The prices may have been increased because of the coronavirus. The ceviche was enjoyable and tart. I thought the ingredients (Salmon and Shrimp) tasted fresh. It was slightly pricey but the portions were large, and it is Dayton where we are very far inland. The Beef Saltado was also satisfying. Portions were large and the fries were really well fried. Golden and fragrant. Underneath I enjoyed the sear of the small beef chunks. And the fries don't need ketchup at all because of the roasted tomatoes which makes the dish work very well together. Also liked the peruvian pepper on the jasmine rice. It was a nice touch. To be honest I didn't really like the cocktail. It was a good cocktail but it wasn't to my taste. I'm not sure what I expected when I got a "violet and lavender" gin cocktail. It was very very women's-perfumey, which I personally didn't like. But again, why did I order this if I don't like that taste? I am sure the other cocktails are good, and this one seemed decent too if you like that flavor. Overall the total came out to $52, which is actually quite expensive, or $37 minus the drink. I was quite happy with the food and I recommend Salar. I'll be coming back sometime later to try other stuff. Maybe there's other menu items that will really wow me and give this place a 5 stars - right now it's sitting at 4.5. read more

Been here before but didn't know about the back side of try restaurant! It was classy and quaint. The food was exceptional and so was the service. Loved every second and every bite. read more

Salar - Dinner with my daughter before Hamilton - Peruvian Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Wonderful place to eat and staff was great with covid 19 precautions. They were out of the wonderful absenthie fountain but they have a lot of other options for drinks that do not disappoint. The tees leche is very sweet. The lacuna pecan dessert was amazing, the waiter talked it up, and it was worth it. I had the mahi mahi whoch was amazing the smashed yucca is so flavorful, much better than a potato dish. read more

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Was quite disappointed. The place looks fancy and high end so I was expecting high end quality but didn't get that. The bathroom was a wreck like think of a college bar bathroom. That bad. The drinks took so long that we thought they may have forgotten about us. I was excited to try the lamb Shakshuka and it looked amazing but the taste was bland and there was 2 pieces of lamb in there. Why is this dish the cheapest thing to make but the most expensive brunch item? I understood when I thought I'd get a decent amount of lamb but 2 tiny cubes? Not worth it. Both the waffle and chicken was dry but was save-able by the syrup and hot honey. I did like the cocktail once I finally received it. Maybe they are just not good with brunch items but I won't be going back to find out read more

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The Peruvian Charred Caesar salad was the best I've had in a while. The Faroe Island Salmon was medium cooked to perfection and so with the roasted carrots and yucca patties. The sauce taste good. Tony knows how to make customers feel welcome and special. He let us sit in a quiet room with another couple. He is one classy server. The place looks very comfortable and beautiful. The place settings were perfect...thanks to the maitre d'. Daniel took my reservation...he was very polite. The restroom is clean. Thank you for a wonderful meal and the sweetest dessert...Volador. It was an evening to remember. read more

Our first and likely last visit here. I have a literal list of places to try and this was on the list for couple of years. This was a belated birthday meal.. wanted something special. On my actual birthday We both had sinus infections and wanted to wait till we could taste our meal. We shared 2 appetizers and 2 entrees. We both agree none of it was good. The scallop appetizers tasted like it was breaded in salt the beef empanada was the only thing not off puttingly salty. But it was my least favorite empanada .. It was sprinkled with sugar which wasnt a positive. My seafood rice entree was flat out terrible. Very salty. Husband beef dish was also disgustingly salty. Ive had French food ... been to France a few time. Nothing about this meal was French. Maybe the Peruvians have to have alot of salt due to sanitary insufficiency..all i know is this was very disappointing. We will be up drinking water forever. When the server asked if i wanted to take it to go ... i about laughed. Does anyone take the food home? Best part of meal as far as food goes was the complimentary started. Fried flat bread triangles with some dip. We Google the restaurant name and the English translation is SALT. Lol they arent kidding its SALTY. Ohhh have to pay for parking and everything we didnt like was also super expensive. Dont mind pricey is its a special meal but this was not. Lol my husband just pointed out they didnt have salt shakers on the tables for obvious reasons. Cant believe this has 4 stars. The bright side. The place is cute inside. The servers were pleasant and tried to be helpful. The food had nice presentation. read more

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We've eaten at Salar several times and always found the food to be good but a bit overpriced. Last night's dinner was the final straw. My wife ordered the caprese salad which came with tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil crostinis. $17. The salad arrived with two pitifully small crostinis, smaller than a business card. So she asked for some more. Two more equally small crostinis were served. When the bill arrived we were charged $2 for the extra crostinis. All told, we spent $167 for three entrees, two beers, a glass of wine, and two extra crostinis. No appetizers. No desserts. Enjoy the $2, Salar. There are too many other restaurants around Dayton where I'd rather spend my money. read more

This restaurant is fantastic, and easily the best restaurant in Dayton. I've been several times for dinner, and the food never disappoints. An added bonus for those of us with celiac, because there are plenty of safe options. The cocktails match the scale of the food as well. The Oregon District is lucky to have this on the strip! read more

Salar is Dayton's answer to Peruvian fine dining. Their offer a full food and liquor menu in an elegant setting in the heart of the Oregon District. We started with the beef empanadas and they were unique and excellent. The beef was flavorful and the shell was sweet and crispy. Our waitress brought us some free fried pita bread with green salsa that was also good. I had the beef saltado - strips of filet with a mountain of fries, tomatoes and jasmine rice. It was an interesting but delicious combination. The portion size was generous and I felt satisfied. We finished with a heavenly chocolate dessert. Service was fast and friendly and our server was eager to give recommendations. My drink, a whiskey smash, was great as well. Overall, Salar is a great spot! read more

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Salar is the best restaurant I've been to in Dayton! The restaurant is beautiful, the service is great, and the food is delicious. It is the perfect restaurant for special occasions such as birthdays or anniversaries. The menu is expansive and the food will never fail you! It is a must try if you are ever around the Oregon District. read more

Salar - Duck Ragu, Filet Mignon, Beef Saltado Style, and Seafood Rice - Peruvian Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Definitely one of the best restaurants we have been to in Dayton. Both the food and the atmosphere were perfect for our date night. We started with the beef empanadas, which were good. I had the beef short rib - tender and fell apart in my mouth. Very tasty and came highly recommended by my peers. It didn't disappoint. My wife had the chicken which was equally tasty. I preferred her mashed potatoes over my grits, luckily it came with a large portion so there was plenty to share. The flourless chocolate cake was a nice way to end the meal. read more

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Salar is surely one of my favorite dining experiences in Dayton. Stopped in for an early dinner without reservations and the host was gracious enough to seat my party. I grabbed a photo this time of the signature cocktail the Salar and enjoyed their surf and turf meal which was delicious! The service and staff were fantastic as usual and I look forward to dining in again. read more

Salar - Signature Cocktail Salar - Peruvian Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Celebrating my sisters birthday. Confusion about reservation and flowers delivered earlier in the evening weren't on table, but found their way to us. Drinks were outstanding...maybe too good if you get my drift. We were seated on back patio which is beautiful, but maybe smelled like mary jane if you get my drift. Then it unexpectedly began to rain. We went inside and sat ourselves at a table. Staff told us they would make it work. We already had our orders in. The food was omg good. Between us there was Maui Maui, short rib blinis, filet. Everything was beyond excellent. We left fat and happy. Definitely celebration worthy. Enjoy. read more

Happy to find a Peruvian place in Dayton with such great comfort food loaded with flavor! Server was friendly and everything came out perfect. Fun atmosphere too, will be back to sit at the bar! Highly recommended!! read more

Great food, great drinks, even better vibes! Salad is perfect for date night, anniversary or just a girl's night. My best friend and I love to come grab an appetizer and drink or two after work. read more

It was weird and pleasant to return to indoor formal dining, but this was a good place to try. The staff was friendly, the seating and atmosphere were comfortable. We shared the pear salad -- it was fresh and tasty and a good size for two or three to split as an appetizer. The vinaigrette was excellent. I had the pork chop, which is something they are known for. It was very good. They asked me if I was okay with medium rare, which I am/was, but I think they cooked it a little past that point. That said, it was still juicy and flavorful, and the seasoning was on point. The mashed potatoes with leaks were excellent--my friend who had the chicken also loved the mashed potatoes. Both of the veggie sides (grilled asparagus in my case, charred carrots in hers) were a little on the bland side. They were well cooked--tender, with a bit of crunch and nice char, but they could have used some salt or a sauce/vinaigrette of some kind. They have a reasonable wine list, including some good by the glass options. We each had a different red wine and liked them both. Cocktails looked good, too. read more

A relaxing and unique dining experience! We were warmly greeted and seated at the swoon-worthy back patio. The complementary pita and cilantro hummus were delicious, as was our calamari appetizer. I've never had such well-prepared and tender calamari. The beef empanadas were also a home run for me...think Latin stewed beef all beautifully packaged in a pastry pocket. The lamb shank dish, while a hearty portion, fell flat for us and could have used a sauce, salsa or a crispy topping to jazz it up. While I enjoyed the flavor experience of the papitas appetizer, I'm probably try something different next time. The service was outstanding, from start to finish. I loved that this place embraces unique spices, flavors, and fresh ingredients. The vibe is clean, contemporary, and luxurious yet approachable. Overall, we're adding Salar to our date night restaurant list! read more

Salar - Lamb shank entree - Peruvian Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Beautiful establishment, delicious food, friendly staff... what more could you ask for? It was our first time in Dayton and Salar did not disappoint. It is on the pricier side so it's perfect for a date night. They have light music in the patio. Enjoyable night :) read more

Salar - Ceviche - Peruvian Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

Some of the best food in Dayton. I go on a regular basis because I am in love with the lamb.

I haven't been in here in years. My Mojito was perfect. Trust what I say most bartenders suck at making Mojito but our bartender (female) she was magical. They've changed their menu I was disappointed because I am vegan. Salar used to have dishes that I could eat. read more

Salar - Mojito - Peruvian Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

I have no idea why anyone wouldn't rank this 5/5. The drinks brought me back to my favorite bar I've ever been to, which was in Cusco Peru. The food was phenomenal. It is a great menu that makes me want to come back many times more to explore it. The mixed drinks are the best I've had in the USA. The food here is very genuine high-end Peruvian. read more

Not impressed. 2nd time visiting and food was bleh. Took forever to get acknowledged and then did not receive bread service as server clarified and others around us did get. Checked bill at the end and was charged $20 for a calamari app that we did not order. Will not be making the trip again! read more

Had a great meal last week; it was our first time there. We sort of expected first-rate food, but the thing that really made it memorable was our waiter, Daniel. Top notch, professional waiter. Knew the menu inside and out, the method of preparation, the ingredients, and fielded all sorts of questions easily. Attentive without being overbearing. And friendly. If only he could be cloned to every restaurant in the country. ;-) He recommended the pork chop, which I had and was excellent. My wife had the sea bass---big portion, perfectly cooked. Loved the place. Wish we lived in Dayton (we're RVers...) read more

Excellent service a wonderful menu with full bar of excellent whiskeys. Pisco Sour was right on! Wonderful waitress great service. An exciting menu that stimulate ones imagination. A great dinning experience read more

Salar - Joe Dog my food tester! - Peruvian Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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Had a reservation set for 7:30 on June 29th, 2022 Arrived on time, got seated, waited 15 minutes and never even got asked if we'd like a glass of water while being seated outside in 85 degrees heat What makes it worse is we watched as others were served and we hadn't gotten any service I'll never return horrible Don't know if they thought we weren't gonna tip or what. Restaurant was pretty empty, so there was no crazy rush at the restaurant, just poor service read more

Nestled in the Oregon District, this little gem has amazing food. I tried the seafood empanadas and duck fried rice which were both amazing with a wonderful flavor profile. Wasn't a huge fan of the chicken skewers as the chicken seemed dry and tasted like it had just been seasoned right before it was prepared. All in all, I'd recommend this spot and I'm sure I'll be back for the empanadas. Service was prompt and attentive. Ambience was decent, resto was clean and well kept. Good for date night and birthdays (private rooms) are available read more

Not worth the hype. So expensive for very simple menu items. The drinks were crafty, but were nothing special and it was hard to get the servers attention read more

Bartender stared at my girlfriend for the entire meal and made her extremely uncomfortable. Absolutely disgusting. Learn some manners.

This is probably the best restaurant in Dayton, OH. The atmosphere is so classy and chic, the décor is gorgeous and service is second to none. Just an absolutely wonderful establishment. My husband and i came to celebrate our anniversary. We ordered the chicken chicharrons' and the beef empanadas for starters and neither disappointed! They were perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. They also serve gratis crispy pita with a delightful chimichurri sauce that was fabulous. For entrees my husband ordered the ribeye which he was said was great and i ordered the surf and turf which featured a filet mignon, shrimp and scallops served over risotto. My entrée was PHENOMENAL. So flavorful and delicious and perfect. They even sweetly acknowledged our anniversary but bringing us two flutes of champagne with raspberries on the house which was a sweet touch. The only things we had that we didn't think was all the great was their sangria, which we ordered a pitcher of but was pretty stingy on the fruit. Would have been nice if they put fruit in the glasses too before pouring them and it was a bit on the bitter side. Also, we ordered a dessert at the recommendation of our waitress called Lucuma Croustillant which looked like it would be delicious but was bit too sweet and not really that good. It had butterscotch taste that was just too much. That being said, none of that takes away from what a great time we had along with the fabulous service and for the most part, excellent food. We will be back! read more

Salar - Surf and Turf - filet mignon with shrimp and scallop over risotto - Peruvian Near Me - Dayton, Ohio

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