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    Salt Bar & Bistro

    3.5 (38 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:00 pm, 7:00 PM - 1:00 AM (Next day)
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Tameka W.

    There are some important details guests should be aware of. The Lamb & Grits menu description states it includes eggs, but eggs were still charged separately on the bill. When we asked, our server explained the included eggs were powdered eggs, and she substituted shelled eggs without informing us, resulting in an additional charge. This distinction is not explained on the menu or by the server. There were also pricing inconsistencies on the online menu--two pancakes are listed as $8 on the menu but were charged as $10 on the receipt. The Shrimp & Grits entrée, priced at $22, arrived with only three shrimp, and we had to order additional shrimp. Portion-to-price ratio is something to consider. Most notable were the fees. Our subtotal was $98.79, but after the automatic 18% gratuity, a 3% credit card surcharge, and multiple taxes, the final total reached $134.34 for what was essentially two entrées, pancakes, and drinks on this receipt alone. That is $37.55 in additional fees, which is literally the cost of another entrée and a cocktail. Across the table, our total brunch experience was around $300. The automatic gratuity is understandable, but transparency and communication about substitutions, pricing, and added fees would significantly impact a guest decision to patronize. Brunch at Salt Memphis is always a vibe. This wasn't my first visit, and overall, the food quality continues to be solid with taste, the DJ keeps the energy right, and the drinks are well-crafted. The ambiance is enjoyable, though not quite at the level the pricing suggests. Our table of four ordered Salmon & Grits, two Lamb Chop & Grits, Shrimp & Grits, Pancakes, French Toast, and several cocktails. The flavors were good, and the lamb was cooked properly (I ordered medium-well), with creamy grits and good presentation. The drinks were also well balanced and worth mentioning. Food: 4/5 Drinks: 4/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Value: 2.5/5

    Ebony M.

    This was truly an amazing experience. They had great service really great drinks and they had live entertainment. It felt like a very upscale restaurant but still someplace you can just go to have a good dinner. I love the ambience. I love the crowd of people that were in there. The service was great and the service was fast. The food was hot the char grilled oysters. I think they have some type of Alfredo sauce on them. They were freaking delicious like 10 out of 1000 I would highly recommend this spot for people who are looking for a nice date night a girls night out or just wanting to go and enjoy a restaurant in your neighborhood. Will definitely be back checked out their IG . They have tons of events every Sunday every Friday every Saturday just check it out truly great establishment.

    Ray F.

    Salt has a cool atmosphere! Went during brunch time and they were in fact busy. There is ample space inside the restaurant so people are not crowded inside. Make a reservation in advance. The servers were very nice and accommodating. Food was ok.

    Rockefeller Grill Oysters
    Patrick G.

    Just Amazing. Family Oriented, Great food and amazing drinks. The atmosphere is not to be played with at all. Just jaw dropping experience and excitement every trip

    Cyandra Y.

    I came up for a short trip to Memphis and I told my friends I wanted to go somewhere that had good vibes and good food and they took me exactly there! I had the fried fish and grits it was really good and flavorful but the fish was a little salty. The service was good also. We did wait a while in the beginning for drinks but besides that, everything was 10/10!

    Shrimp and grits
    Julie A.

    The shrimp and grits were very good! I ordered a side of shrimp with my meal because it only came with 3 . The mixed drinks were good as well! I'll definitely be back!

    Tiffany J.

    I had a pretty good time here for a friend's birthday! I had been wanting to try this spot out. The spacing in here is accommodating. The night we went there was a live band and they were great. The DJ was also really good as well. We also had a little karaoke fun! One thing that stuck out to me is the healthy food options they offer. Many lounges don't offer that. I had grilled shrimp and asparagus. They were welled seasoned and filling. The bonus is my meal wasn't super expensive. For it to be really crowded, I must say the service was great and our server was really friendly. Cool vibe!

    Eggrolls
    Joshua P.

    This establishment is really nice and the atmosphere is great. The bartender was amazing and held a conversation making the experience even better. The only reason I am giving four stars is because the food was not great. I has the buffalo chicken eggrolls and yeah it was not it. Flavor wasn't there and they were cold. The spinach dip was average as well. I'm going to visit again and eat something else because people always say their food was soooo good, so maybe I ordered the wrong thing. My drinks were very good and my check wasn't bad as well. It's definitely worth another try.

    Hookah
    Adrian R.

    Salt was a fun spot to go for brunch! I wish I was able to get a picture of the food, but it was too dark and the picture wouldn't have done it any service. The salmon and grits was on tasty and delectable. The grits were made with a Gouda cheese that had me salivating for every bite. The salmon was cooked to perfection and melted real nicely into the grits. The hookah experience was so much fun and chill for the company I wish with. We were there for four hours enjoying the music and service!

     bowl of rice and a glass of wine
    Semaria S.

    We've visited two Sundays back to back for brunch. 9/10/23: we had an amazing time, drinks were 10/10, food was perfectly prepared, dj had the tunes spinning and the vibes were present. Since a few siblings weren't able to come we decided to visit again the next week. Food: red velvet waffle and chicken, and watermelon lemon drop. When I say the bartending is on POINT, I mean that. 9/17/23: Started off great until food arrives. I ordered the cherry lemon drop which tasted like lemon. I was told someone might have used to much of the lemon lime mixer. I decided to go with the peach lemon drop the next round and that was much better. The star of the show was the catfish and grits. 10/10 everything was perfection. Unfortunately can't say the same for others in my party. Several found hair in their dishes. I will say management was professional about visiting the table to explore the issue and offer options. As someone who loves to patronize BOB, I was truly happy to see this occur and not the blame game.

    Strawberry Lemon Drop
    Coasy H.

    My first time at Salt was great, in the midst of what turned out to be a fearful night for Memphians, but the staff and security helped us feel secure and took care of our needs. Ashley at the bar was great on the strawberry lemon drop recommendation that was yummy and our server was super fun and helpful! Jerome Chism performed and he was pretty awesome, the place wasn't packed which was great, cool adult environment on a Wednesday night! I must return! Oh yeah the well known Memphis Cheesecake man truck was in the house and definitely brought some joy to the table, unexpected but a true treat

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    Camille W.

    The live band was all the way live had the crowd dancing and singing in their seats the food was good and hot and the drinks were good and ready the atmosphere was a party

    Chicken and waffles
    Chantal L.

    The customer service at Salt is exceptional! Our server/bartender Coco was very nice and knowledge! She even has a drink named after her!! This is definitely a place to try for brunch, happy hour, or a night time vibe!

    Salmon Plate - Salmon Filet, Seasonal Veggies (comes originally with broccoli, which I got but is not pictured), and Yellow Rice.

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    Police searches purse at door. Have to show ID. Never got food. Loud music- no variety.

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    Awesome service and food n drinks I recommend the brunch. Red velvet waffle. Also the f me down! Your welcome

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    The food was amazing. The serving sizes are huge. Great music and crowd. The only draw back is the time limit at your table,

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    I was really looking forward to this visit since I haven't been here in years, but unfortunately,…read morethe experience fell short in several areas. I ordered the shrimp tossed in chili teriyaki sauce, as listed on the menu. The shrimp were fried extremely hard and arrived cold. Instead of being properly tossed in sauce, there was only a minimal drizzle on a few pieces, which made the dish feel incomplete and not as described. The catfish nuggets and fries were just okay--again, both arrived cold, which seems to be a consistent issue with food temperature. The bar experience was also disappointing. The green tea shots were not made correctly, and the "double" shot of Jack Daniels was poured more like a single. In addition, the menu did not include any drink options or pricing. While the waiter mentioned they have a full bar, having a drink menu (even a basic one) would make ordering much easier and more enjoyable, especially for guests looking to try something new. Service-wise, the waiter was clearly overwhelmed and not very available, but when she did come to the table, she was very kind and pleasant. No complaints about her attitude--just a staffing or management issue. Overall, there's definitely potential here, but improvements are needed in food temperature, menu accuracy, and bar consistency to elevate the experience.

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    Deeeeeelicious and fun. We had never eaten in here although we'd talked about it dozens of times…read more (I think we picked up here once many years ago but I don't have strong memories of it.) But I was super impressed with the quality of the food! I expected a dive. And it is. But the food was fabulous!! Also, our waitress was excellent. Kudos to her. The inside is fun. Definite dive bar energy. We went all in. Appetizers, drinks, entrees. I regret nothing. We started with the queso appetizer and the pub pretzels. Both were very tasty. My one and only critique is that I wished the queso appetizer included some veggies like celery or carrots or something other than just chips. My son ordered the smash burger. Husband got the shepherds pie. I got the buffalo sliders. I like my buffalo chicken to be saucy. So I requested extra sauce. The kitchen seemed to misunderstand and instead of extra saucy, they put my sauce on the side and none on the chicken. Our waitress offered to send it back. That was not necessary. So she brought me lots of extra sauce. Incredible. The sauce was excellent. The chicken was excellent!!! Superb quality. Honestly, quite possibly the highest quality piece of chicken I've had on a chicken sandwich. Tender, moist, flavorful, and a large piece of meat. Very very impressed. I got the onion rings, at the suggestion of our waitress. They were fantastic. Washed it all down with a Yuengling. Truly, I can't say enough about this place. I was highly impressed. Most of the other customers appeared to be regulars who were seated at the bar. There were only a few groups seated at traditional tables. It was a Tuesday evening so I'm sure it's much busier on a Friday or Saturday. Oh - and just as we were leaving, they were setting up for karaoke. Apparently Tuesdays are karaoke night. Oh! And! The check was $77. That's with three beers, a Coke, two appetizers, three entrees! Not bad. Not bad at all!!

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