Stopped in for lunch. Good atmosphere but the food was lacking. Served fully brown avocado in a broken bowl full of a salad that had no seasoning or dressing on it. read more

Stopped in for lunch today. To start the hostesses we're extremely pleasant. We were going to sit outside but they warned us all they had left were in sun. We opted for inside and appreciated the thought. Matthew the waiter was excellent. I had the red flannel hash with red beets as part of it. Pretty adventurous for me. It was delicious! Wife had huevos rancheros. Tasted great, she was surprised a bit that it was a bit soupy. Didn't effect her finishing them. read more

Service was slow, food was incredibly overpriced, and the burger was served with cold buns, no toppings order then arugula, and didn't come with sauce other than the ketchup that came with the fries. I don't mind a burger with little toppings but the meat was so bland that I was pretty much just covering every bite with ketchup to mask the bland taste. Definitely not coming here again read more

Found this place on pearl st. Wonderful find. We started with house cut fries and home made ketchup and aioli. Awesome My wife had bean soup and chicken linguini special. I had a bite and it was fantastic. My son has the beef tacos. I also had a bit and they were amazing I had he salmon salad and was very pleased with the salmon and the salad dressing. Very lite Overall a great experience. But best of all was our server kacy from Indiana. Was a sweetheart. We ask about local trails and she wrote out a card with several options. That to me separates her from most servers. Highly recommend this place read more

We were so excited to find this awesome restaurant with outside dining. Great atmosphere, the staff was great, the only thing holding me back from a 5 star rating was they were out of the appetizer of the day and the wine we requested. Other than that it was fantastic! read more

SALT - Friendly staff - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

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Terrible customer service for the event staff. If you are planning a group event I would NOT recommend SALT. I verbally confirmed my holiday party for 40+ with the staff three weeks before our event and asked them to send the contract. The hostesses did not communicate this to the event coordinator and I lost my reservation one week before our event. I wouldn't write this review except that they tried to blame this on me. They could've easily called to confirm, but they decided to email me when I was on vacation and move forward with another party. Customer service is about admitting when you have wronged the customer and making every effort to fix your mistake. They made no such attempt. Speaks to the lack of professionals at SALT. read more

What a treat! My husband picked up the Mother's Day dinner special and it was nothing short of amazing. Great price, generous portions, and so much flavor. Can't wait to visit to dine-in! read more

Was very disappointed with this restaurant. It was our last night in Boulder Colorado and we really wanted to try their pasta so we made a reservation the night before. They said all they had open tonight was 4:15 and 9:45 so we chose 4:15 but asked to make sure the pasta was available then and one younger woman asked the other older one who assured us it would be. We actually arrived around 4 and once seated the server told us they weren't serving pasta until 5 pm. We decided to leave and get the pasta at the Corner Bar in the historic Boulderado Hotel nearby instead and it was amazing. read more

The food was really quite good. The ingredients are amazing (fresh, local, and healthy). The service however was just not acceptable. I worked as a waiter in college, so I know how hard the job is. Plus, the service industry is especially challenging these days (so I try and give a lot of leniency when judging service). I don't expect to be treated like royalty but I found the servers working here to be plain rude. When I checked in, the hostess told me "we have a lovely table for you outside." I pointed out to her that I made the reservation on the Tock platform and it was confirmed for the "Main Dining Room," not outside. I tried to show it to her on my phone and she became very irate and said "I don't need to see your phone, we decided to switch you to outside because it is our decision not yours." I found this very odd, and was about to roll with it, but then she went ahead and seated us inside (saying "there you go, are you happy now?"). Our waitress was not much better. Very cold (not a single smile). She didn't even say hi or how are you? She just came by with the menus and said "what do you want, there are no specials tonight, soup is Tuscan White Bean". When i asked her for a beer recommendation she said "I don't know, they are all good." Nonetheless, the staff did bring everything on time and did check on us to see if we needed anything. No one wiped our table between courses and my child spilled on the table. They were about to set our new dishes onto the dirty table and I asked our waitress if someone could wipe the table (or bring me a wet rag for me to do it myself). The waitress appeared very annoyed when I asked her this and she took out a dry napkin and wiped only the part of the table with the spill (and then abruptly walked away). At the end of our meal, the same waitress very oddly came over and said "you don't want dessert, do you?" We actually did and she took the order (but looked so annoyed doing so). I did leave a tip because everything was brought in a timely manner (and we were never left unattended). I just felt like we weren't welcome and our presence was actually annoying the staff. Certainly didn't feel like my business was wanted here. If the service was as warm and gracious as the food, I would definitely consider returning. But, there are many options in Boulder. I will say I found the price to be very reasonable given the quality of food and drink. It was really just the service that turned me off. Maybe it was an off night, but I can't imagine coming back again after this experience. read more

The appetizers were good but the steaks were smoked which rendered them bitter and unappetizing. I paid $38 for a chunk of meat that was overcooked, smoked to the point where I can still taste the two bites I took 10 minutes later. My daughter also ordered a steak and worked through half of it before apologizing that the taste was pretty bad. Other than that.... Order the vegan dishes and enjoy. read more

Everyone was nice! Food was amazing. Burger was great! So was the meat and cheese board! Yummy!

I have some allergy challenges and made that very clear. The first time the food arrived it came with what I am allergic to. The second time my wife asked about the dressing and they assured her it was clean and it was not. Now I am dealing with two days of reactions just because they didn't care. read more

My husband and I have passed this place a few times and have been wanting to check it out! We enjoyed sitting outside and the people watching didn't disappoint! The food and drinks were amazing! I ordered a special which was chicken salad, kale salad with almonds and a apple cider vinegarette and a polenta crouton. Hands down one of the best and healthiest meals I've had! My husband got the pulled pork sandwich and fries which were also delicious. All of the food is fresh and comes from local farms which is great! The drinks were a little pricey but other than that the food and service was awesome! read more

SALT - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Hey, look. I like the vibe. I liked the food. I liked the drinks. What I didn't like was, however, among three other friends, how I was made fun of extensively by one of the bar staff because I slightly mispronounced something. I have informed him that it was literally one letter I ended up saying wrong, but he insisted that I said something else. Of course, he certainly knows the words that came out of my mouth better than I do. Nothing makes a foreigner feel better about themselves like being put on the spot for mispronouncing something, so that was a great experience. Anyways, good for him for knowing things, I guess. read more

Came here for my birthday and all I wanted was a nice steak. I know it's not a steakhouse but they have a whole part of the menu dedicated to it so I thought it would be good, especially because I was paying 40 dollars for it. However, I was brought out easily the smallest portion of steak I have ever seen in my life. Wasn't even a full steak, it was like to cuts of a steak stacked on each other. I guess the other $30 went to the massive bowl of French fries that came with it. Ended up ordering 2 orders of steak and was still not full. Won't be coming back read more

I had lunch here with a party of 3, and we were unimpressed with both the service and the food. We arrived to request a table, and the hostess said she needed to look to see if there was one available, which was fine. When she came back to the host stand, she took phone numbers for two other parties and forgot that she was looking for a table for our group. Once we were seated, it took 20 minutes to get our drinks and 45 minutes to get our food. The server never checked to see how the food was, or we would have sent half of it back. The French fries were soggy, floppy, and soaked in oil on two of our three plates. We ate what we could and waited 20 minutes for the server to bring the check. read more

Surprisingly mediocre & overpriced, wish this restaurant had a better overall vibe, but it's lacking. Visited on one of Boulder's great First Bite promotions ($29 for all entrees), and still came away feeling I paid too much for what I received. Kind greeter at the door, but didn't get positive interaction from multiple staff members when we had to wait near the kitchen and weren't seated for nearly a half-hour. Disappointing appetizers. Portions are too small for the prices we were charged, something I also felt a few years ago when I last visited. Seemingly a feel of elite here among the staff, and aside from their great Pearl Street location, I certainly didn't have an elite experience. Disappointing, won't visit again, as there are better options around Pearl Street & Boulder. read more

Every time I go to SALT Bistro, my socks are knocked off. The ingredients for every dish are so fresh, and I love knowing that my purchase is supporting local producers who are committed to sustainability. Dishes are well crafted and beautifully plated. The ambiance of the restuarant is really chic, with great natural lighting. I'd definitely recommend SALT for any meal! read more

Recently had an evening meal on the couches in front of the restaurant and it was fabulous! The waiters were super friendly, the vibe was good and the vegetarian burger was excellent. The waiters wear masks and tables are social distanced, so we felt very safe as well. Forgot to take a picture the whole time! Definitely recommend Salt to anyone at anytime! Greg read more

I've been here twice for food and drink. Drinks: 4, pretty good cocktails First time, prix fixe menu: 5 stars, great experience! Second time, food: 3 - mussels - good flavor but were a bit gritty - sauteed side veggies - actually just romaine lettuce, had a little bit of char which was nice, but quite a bit oversalted; should have been probably one of the easiest things to cook on their menu and pretty hard to screw up... read more

Made a reservation beforehand on a Saturday night and we were sat immediately. Nice ambiance - enough noise to not feel like everyone can hear your conversations but you don't have to yell across the table. Open kitchens are always nice, you know the staff has to keep it together. I ordered the chicken confit and mushroom risotto. Skin was crispy and the meat fell off the bone. The risotto itself was a solid 4 out of 5 stars. Not the absolute best I've ever had but they clearly know what they are doing. I think I was slightly let down because the online menu said they had butternut squash risotto and I had to settle for mushroom. For dessert the dark chocolate tart with blood orange glaze was way better than I expected. The glaze was a perfect mix of sweet and sour, and the tort had some salt flakes embedded in the chocolate. Even though I was full already I enjoyed it thoroughly. Service was great, checked back just often enough, didn't push anything on us. Will definitely come back again. read more

My wife and I had dinner at the Salt over the holidays. Disappointing. Table layout is awkward. In lines along the walls. You are pressed against the wall on one side. No place to put a large coat. Meal was somewhat above average at a very high price. Service was below average. For the price I expect not to have to chase down the waitress for every little thing we need. My wife continually had to tell me to calm down trying to get service during our meal. $185 for two. Liquor and wine was a little steep. Two meals, 80-90, 6 drinks, desert, tip. Their other restaurant, Colterra, was outstanding. I hope it reopens after the fire since it will probably be the only way they will get me to return. Too many good restaurants in Boulder to return to one that disappoints you. read more

For the price, the food was below average. Service was also poor..said it was a 30 minute wait when inside was completely open and did not offer that to us as an option. Drinks were great however but that's about it read more

Good place to stop on Pearl Street for a drink or some lunch! Inside it's pretty rustic as it used to be a running tavern for many years, they said. Lots of vintage elements still on hand although I couldn't find an old bar in Boulder anywhere! Just had beers and saw lots of college kids grabbing some lunch... gdd read more

I came back to SALT and sat at the back bar. The restaurant had their first bite menu, which had three courses for $29 - what a steal. I got a delicious kale ceasar salad, perfectly cooked flank steak, and apple pie cheesecake parfait. My meal was delicious! Wife got brussel sprouts, pot roast, and chocolate cake - also delicious! Waitress was attentive though hard to find sometimes. The staff seems overworked. Great experience and food, glad I came back. read more

Literally the best meal I've had in years. Every bite I closed my eyes LOL. So good, and Jo was the best server! Super fast, super tasty, and wish I could eat here all the time!! read more

SALT - Chicken risotto. Just get it. Chicken just fell off the bone - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

I like the whole farm-to-table idea. Local, fresh ingredients are the way to go. But our dinner at Salt was somewhat lackluster. We arrived without reservations and they seated us at the downstairs area, which was nice and cozy. We noticed other servers going over the specials list with their tables in great detail. Our server said nothing...until we finally asked him pointedly. He didn't seem excited about the specials at all. Then he spilled one of our drinks (not on us); then he spilled another party's drinks. We noticed he was shaky and nervous, and he wasn't a happy camper in general. The DTs? Who knows? My friends chose some small plates and were reasonably happy, though the chickpea & quinoa fritters were dry and falling apart; The house made Thai sausage appeared slightly undercooked, prompting some poking, prodding, and questioning. I ordered the pork tenderloin with homemade dill spaetzle and was quite happy with it. The draft beer list was surprisingly small and uninspired (for Boulder). They did have some interesting house cocktails though. When the dessert menu arrived, we saw absolutely nothing of interest and decided to move on. I feel I should give a higher rating to such a nice (and popular) restaurant, but we just werent wowed. read more

The service industry has been hit hard by covid... but you would never know it here! My family of 5 finished brunch and drinks here with full bellies and big smiles. Everything from the toast, to the salad, sandwiches, and the drinks were so delicious we all pretty much inhaled our meals! Besides the food, the service was spot on! The owner was engaged and attentive and every server we interacted with was so kind! If you're in Boulder come to SALT!! read more

Delicious food AND my 200th Review, woo-hoo! This was probably my favorite meal during my Colorado trip. We drove over to Boulder for the day and I was excited to try Salt after reading about it in 5280 magazine. It lived up to and beyond my expectations! I got to pick the Martini of the Day too- oh the POWER! We got to Salt on the cusp of lunchtime and beginning of happy hour. Angie and I decided to share the special, which was fish and chips, plus some happy hour plates as soon as that menu kicked in. OMG, those fish and chips were fantastic! Huge, light and crisp battered fish (cod?) served with the house tartar sauce and the delicious fries which come with the house ketchup. Heinz, you are a cheap slut compared to that ketchup. Off the happy hour menu, we ordered the mussels in chunky tomato sauce, and the cheese plate. I also ordered the martini of the day- which, based on my critique, changed from a Spiced Pear Martini (good but didn't taste like pear) to an unusual fruit punch-like martini, that had several different fruit liqueurs in it and a bunch of sweet red grapes at the bottom of the glass. Yay! Anyway, back to the food. The mussels were excellent and very generous, for only $3! We liked dipping bread in the mussel's tomato sauce, yum. The cheese plate was also great, with a goat's milk cheese, a cow's milk cheese, fresh figs, and some incredible caramelized onions. The cheeses were really good but I think they should use dried figs instead of fresh. . Needless to say, Salt was a big hit with us. The service was great, and the place has a cozy and relaxed vibe, with lots of open space. Cool mermaid statue suspended over the bar too. And after all of that, our bill was still under $30 I believe and we left full and happy. Salt, won't you please come to L.A.? read more

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I love coming to Boulder from San Francisco to visit our daughter. Aside from the beautiful city, the eating here is great, and Salt is a good example why. If food can be honest and innovative at the same time, this is it. Sometimes in an uber-competitive atmosphere like SF's restaurants can get in their own way trying to set themselves apart. In a more relaxed, but discerning atmosphere like Boulder's restaurants can just source great ingredients, cook them well and have a good-time, kick-ass restaurant. What did we have. Pork loin, short ribs, a killer half chicken and the burger off the regular menu. All great. Don't miss the charcuterie platter with the head cheese. That's god food. Eat here. read more

The beautiful location and welcoming patio keep trying to lure me back. But honestly the food is pretty average, and the service is the worst. I don't mean inattentive and slow waiters. I mean actively nasty, snide, and unhelpful hosts, bartenders and waitstaff. And this isn't an opinion formed from one visit, no, no. Three visits and each time the disagreeableness of all the staff was simply shocking. So keep up your siren song patio - you won't catch me. read more

Oh no Salt! While a table was available without a reservation on a Friday night, I now see why. The food and the atmosphere are still great, but the service this time was terrible! Two and a half hours for dinner? Good thing I was with great company. 45 minutes between courses is just not acceptable. The attitude of the waitress not giving a sh*t about the wait was really just the icing on the cake. Salt - it's time for some improvements! One of my favorite restaurants is sinking down the list, fast! read more

5 Stars for Ryan our bartender! Yah, and the food was great too. Flavor is enhanced by atmosphere and conviviality and that's where Ryan shines. Do get the Reviver - watching him make it will only increase your appreciation for the taste. We headed to Tom's Tavern - a Boulder hangout for 30 years. Honestly I'd read Melissa H's review and thought we should try Salt but it was raining and all we saw was the Tom's Tavern sign so in we dashed. Was Tom's, is Salt... 7pm Sat. nite, no reservations, place was packed but we got lucky with 2 spots at the bar. Tomato bisque soup - good; add the goat cheese infused bread - dynamite! Hub had the Duck Two Ways - and I'm not a big duck fan - how wrong I was. Tender, moist, flavorful, artfully presented, delish. My bad, I wasn't hungry so I got the Heirloom Apple Salad - also delish, just for the very small of appetite. Left more room for their delicious bread and dessert - lemon panna cotta, homemade, very unusual, that it's homemade, not the panna cotta. Don't get the espresso - oh, it was good, and I was reminded of that at 3 am - 5 am. read more

Sunday is just the brunch menu. You can't get anything at isn't on the brunch menu. Which would be fine if the brunch menu had anything that wasn't on the Approved Hipster Diet. Want bacon? There's a ton. Want Brussels sprout quiche? They got that too? They have a side of gluten-free bread, but no side of eggs. There's tomato soup but no chance of getting a grilled cheese sandwich. The latter isn't on the brunch menu, and we were straight up told--brunch menu on Sunday only. No substitutions, no alternatives. No grilled cheese sandwich. They have a quinoa burger or a pork sandwich. Want a chicken sandwich? Go f-- yourself. There's a salt cellar on the table, so at least there's that? This place is so disappointing for anyone who doesn't want to live on bacon and kale. read more

Unfortunately, my experience was really similar to Marissa's. The food was not good. I was there with 3 people during First Bite Boulder week. Prix Fixe menu for $26 at lots of Boulder restaurants...what a fantastic deal and a great time to try Salt. Their menu for the prix fixe looked awesome. I had the prosciutto salad which was good but overdressed in balsamic. I had ordered the "Wood-Grilled Hawaiian Mahi: rock shrimp potato hash, garlic seared escarole, lobster vinaigrette". Sounds tasty, right? It came out and the fish looked like a hockey puck - it was so overcooked. It had a really weird taste to it and I made a yucky face. My boyfriend looked at it and asked, "Does that taste, OK? It looks gross." He took a bite and said, "That is inedible. You need to send that back." and flagged down the waiter. I don't think that I have ever sent something back at a restaurant, so I was embarrassed by the whole thing. To his credit, the waiter handled the whole thing flawlessly. He whisked it away and was back in a strangely short amount of time with a new plate. This fish was cooked to a reasonable doneness so I said that it was OK. Truth was that it tasted really, really weird. It tasted like smoked gouda. When I asked the waiter about it, he said that it was grilled over a wood fire so that was the smokiness. If that's the way that it was supposed to taste, then I'd love to meet the folks that like that flavor. It left the worst taste in my mouth for an hour after I finished eating. On top of that, there was only one mini rock shrimp on my plate with the potatoes, which was lame. None of the other accompaniments tasted great either. I basically faked my way through the rest of dinner because I wanted my dinner companions to have a good time, but they could tell that I wasn't enjoying myself. My boyfriend's beef was tasty and my friend's veggie sampler looked so so. The only reason that I am going 3 stars instead of 2 is because: - They nailed the dessert. The dark chocolate salt tart was just about the best dessert ever. - They comp'ed by glass of wine for their mistake. - The service was excellent. Much better than most restaurants in Boulder. Truthfully, if I had had this quality of food on a regular priced night, I would have been really upset by it. Maybe I will try it again once they have been open longer and can work some of the kinks out. read more

Salt of the earth; that's how Boulder's long-time City Councilman Tom Eldridge was known - and I think he would be very happy with SALT, the bistro now in the same space that his old Tom's Tavern enjoyed for nearly 50 years! Very different - yet still faithful to the old and the surrounding community. Last night I stopped into the new/old space and was blown away - best of the old with the best of the new. Talked with Brad Heap owner/chef and his wife Carol who just finished remodeling and opened on Monday last. Floors are old recycled wood and the bar a 40 foot burled Maple that was blown over, planked and turned into a great counter. My favorite is the rusty old Mermaid resting over the bar itself. Big windows, the original tin roof from 150 years ago with a multi-ton brick oven and open wood burning rotiserie. I had some calamari that wasn't breaded but cooked in a light broth to start that was light and tasty and unlike any squid I have ever had. The lamb I had was sliced into think medallions and served over a ratatouille that was delish. My dinner companion had a pork chop that was nearly as big as the plate, with some tasty polenta that was crunchy yet tender inside. They make an effort to minimize time from farm to table, and everything we had is Boulder sourced - other than my wine which Jon, the Beverage Director recommended, and was a great $9 glass of Beaujolais - happily I can still taste on my lips if I close my eyes. She had a specialty drink of the house made from fresh Colorado Peaches and a mix of liqueurs that was as inebriating as Spring itself. She had a hard dark chocolate cake, and I the peach cobbler. Some other things to check out that I recall - the glass/iron sculpture when you walk in was made from the antique glass in the original windows - and the tables are all solid wood from an old Boulder school that closed down. Go have some fun. There are sure lots of other restaurants along the Pearl Street Mall, but this has to be one of the best of the best. It's just across the west end at 11th and Pearl. And if you were a fan of Tom's Tavern, check out the little window facing east just north of the handicap entrance - it is filled with great brik-a-brak that would have made Tom laugh out loud - it did me. read more

Our meal at Salt had two divergent components--delicious food paired with lackluster service. When you're paying at least $25 for salad and entree, you want the experience to match the quality of the product. Our salads were perfectly dressed with bracingly assertive pickled onions. The grilled salmon and farro with greens came as a huge portion, and was as tasty as ever. The chicken with sweet corn polenta was also creamy and delicious. Sitting near the fire bar area where the food is prepped, you can tell that the kitchen staff is incredibly hardworking, busting it all night to keep the orders flowing. However the front of house staff was engaged in a continual choreography of miscommunication and waiting. We were virtually forgotten after we were seated, until we finally hailed multiple servers. After wine was finally delivered, we were again abandoned for a while before the food order was taken. A pepper garnish was initially offered, then eventually administered after I had already eaten half of my entree. We were unexpectedly given a dessert "on the house" because of all of the snafus, but all in all, a very simple dinner for 2 turned into a 3 hour waiting game. Salt seemed busy, and the food is delicious--they just need to rouse the troops and get the server game up to speed. read more

Oh Salt, how you've disappointed me. Salt received good feedback from both Yelp and Frommers, both of which are usually in the money, so we decided to try it. We made a res through Open table for 930 pm on a Sat. We arrived on time and checked in with the hostess. She told us our table was being cleaned but would be ready shortly and that we could wait outside and she would come get us. In the meantime we watched her seat 2 tables with no res and we saw another table open, so that made me happy. We stood outside for about 15 minutes and she didn't come out. We went back in to see what was up, and when we approached her she did not remember us and we needed to explain tge whole situation again. She brings us to a table. It has one chair. We stand and wait next to the table while she goes into the back to get a very uncomfortable, cheap, crappy that doesn't match any other chairs in the restaurant. This really set the tone for the evening. Next our server comes over. Took a few minutes, but whatever. We order: Started with meat and cheese- Chicken liver mousse- best chicken liver mousse I ever had. If only the rest on my experience matched Brie- very nice Cheddar- they brought us blue cheese, not cheddar like we asked. It was ok, but blue cheese really isn't my thing Husband ordered beef tenderloin- server comes back from the kitchen - they were out. He went for the cheeseburger instead. It was fine. Forgettable. I ordered the mushroom gnocchi. It was very tasty, not a whole lot of mushroom flavor though. I think our server came over once to check on us. And then we sat, and waited, and waited, and waited. While we waited we watched our server go over to another table at least 7 times. Finally he realized we were waiting and dropped the check. That was the last we saw of him because apparently he was too busy with that other table to pick up our payment, someone else had to do it. This place isn't cheap and I really expected a lot more. The service was awful, some of the worst I've had in a while, between the hostess and the server. Food was ok, nothing special at all. Way overrated if you ask me, and if I am ever in Boulder again, I will not go back. read more

Meh. Not impressed. For Colterra to associate themselves with this disappointment is surprising. First the good. The drinks. Cocktails were well balanced, creative, and tasty. A bit on the pricy side for what you get, but not by much so it was acceptable. Service was warm and attentive. Swift, efficient, and not that obvious that they were being quick either, which is great. Ambiance ain't so bad. Pretty typical bistro layout. On to the bad. The food is inconsistent and not that great. We had the restaurant week prix fixe. We started with the soups. I had the tomato soup. I dug it. Didn't stand out or anything. Presentation was boring. But it was tomato soup and tasted like it should. Meh. My wife had some kind of a forgettable alternate soup option. I remember it being bland and requiring salt. A good restaurant shouldn't require guests to salt their own food. Especially at this price point. The next items were a honey crisp apple salad for me and a chicken liver mousse for my wife. The crisp apple salad was just apple slices with decent presentation, a honey dressing, and a very conservative lay of some greens. Boring but at least it tasted okay. My wife's chicken liver mousse was vile. This might be a taste thing. She's had chicken liver mousse before and she said it never tasted like this. I tasted some and it made me gag. Neither of us could take a second bite of it. It seems like it wasn't prepared with spices, seasoning, or anything else. It was just frappe'd chicken liver. Literally tasted like farts if that makes any sense. I love all kinds of pate, so does my wife, she loves chicken liver mousse. This was terrible. For the final dish there was steak on the menu for my wife. When ordering the waiter said they were out of the traditional steak cut and they switched to a short rib. Well that didn't sound too bad, so she ordered. What she ACTUALLY got was basically pot roast. And not even a very good one. Just pot roast. She had to put salt on it. Her fries were unsalted. The "ketchup" with the fries was just the tomato soup we had earlier! Ridiculous. The waiter apologized but tried to suggest he warned her. Yeah he said it was short ribs, not POT ROAST. He seemed embarrassed. It's not his fault the chef and management don't have their shit together in the kitchen here. My dish was the butternut squash lasagna. Chalky mouthfeel so the ricotta was overcooked, can't taste squash, texture was mushy like it was reheated yesterday's product, and it was bland and underseasoned. The greens on the side were overcooked, bitter, and again underseasoned. Very disappointing. Step it up Salt. And start putting seasoning on your food. It's in your damn name. read more

Liked this place so much, we went there twice. Being in Boulder for a conference means a few things, some good some bad. The bad is: conference food. Where do you take 50 people out at night for eats? Somewhere with beer and deep fried pickles... that's all well and good once in a while, but not a steady diet of it. So...we snuck out and found Salt. The food was clean and good and tasty, and the drinks were off the charts. (The house rum drink - I can't remember the name, but it had "fresca" in the title - was the best run drink I've ever had...period. Quite tasty.) It also doesn't hurt that everyone from the waitstaff to the bartenders were fun folks to talk with. ...so, yes, we went back twice ;) read more