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

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

Ugh. I've sat on this review for a few weeks because I was feeling downright caustic when I left, but now that I've seen my therapist and taken my meds, I think I'm good. It actually wasn't that bad, and I don't have a therapist. But the eye-rolling dramatics in this review don't really compare to dripping fakeness of everyone that served me here (save for the hostess). I came in as a single and, as mentioned, the hostess was just like a real, live person: Happy, accommodating, seemingly stoked to have a job. She took me downstairs and I plopped at the bar thinking I could chow a little food and read my book, maybe strike up a meaningless little conversation with someone, as it was early and on the dead side as well as that dismal last game of the Denver donkeys. Not a football fan, PS. I guess ordering hot tea was the first of possibly a litany of perceived grievances I'd commit for them to act as sarcastically nice and flippant to me as possible. I know, as a server, serving hot tea is obnoxious, but: A of all: I'm a proud, smug tea drinker. B of all: It's dead down here. What else do you have to do? C of all: It's not some Lipton garbage, so I know you're charging me about as much as a beer for this thing, so snap to it. Whatever. In between pseudo-genuine "Are you doing okay?"s to the incessant, loud visits from servers stationed upstairs coming to check on their beleaguered Broncos, SALT can't really justify the prices it charges. The ambiance is fine, but the food (OH RIGHT, I ordered food) was meh at best. There's zero reason for me to come back. Why 2 stars? The hostess deserves it for being the only professional in the place. read more

Pretentious. A friend and I met for dinner there the other night. I arrived about 30 early, let the hostess know I was waiting for another person and that we had a reservation. It was okay with them if I waited at the bar. I did so, and yet nobody waited on me. It would have been nice to relax with a drink but, okay, they didn't want to take my money I guess. I moved outside and listened to a guitarist sitting on a retaining wall across the street (marvelous musician!). The waiter didn't offer me a drink for 20 minutes. When he did offer (I ordered club soda) he proved to be a genuinely, if somewhat inattentive fellow who needs to learn how to serve diners at a place that charges $18 for a half roasted chicken. My second arrived and we ordered. Sadly, our waiter brought all the other tables a bread basket, but not us. It looked awfully good, though, and I would have liked to try some. For appetizers, my second ordered Hamachi Crudo, which was six small slices of multi-colored grapefruit (think mandarin orange sections), a few thin slices of some sort of raw fish, thin slices of serrano chiles atop the fish, cilantro, black sea salt, and some sort of oil-based sauce. It was pretty to look at; however,it was not meant to do anything but whet an appetite. The cost: $14. My order proved a lot less dramatic, but with a lot more flavor and substance. It was a special for the night: a flatbread pizza made with fontina cheese, pepperoni, and a delicious sauce tomate (reminiscent of the mother sauce I learned to make long ago). It was cooked exactly right and quite tasty. Frankly, at $13, it was filling enough for a meal. I asked my second to try some, and she enjoyed it, too. For the main entree, my second ordered the "Give Peas a Chance." At $13, the dish was a sparce collection of three sweet pea raviolis, and the plate was barely dressed with fava beans, 1/3 of an asparagus spear (I kid you not! And not even the tip!), snap pea (four spears), carrot (maybe two chunks from two baby carrots), dried tomato, cinnamon cap mushroom (one sliced mushroom), in a lemon-butter sauce. I did not share a taste from her plate because, frankly, I was concerned she was not walking away from this meal remotely full. I ordered the Tom's Tavern Burger, which contains never-never beef (no clue what the "never-never" means) served on what looked like a soft, housemade bun, Vermont cheddar (which is a white cheddar), pickled onion, and housemade fries & ketchup. Evidently, the burger is a holdover from the last tenant-restaurant to occupy this space. A request for medium-cooked beef turned out medium-well. The beef was chewy, not terribly seasoned (for a place named Salt, that's a bit odd. The bun was soft and had the quality of being made much earlier in the day (like before lunch). The pickled onions were delicious (it never occurred to me to pickle a red onion , and is a bit of genius on an otherwise "meh" plate of food). The pickle spear was very good. The fries were nothing special, though the housemade ketchup, which was a bit more on the sour side compared to Heinz's recipe, had real tomato flavor to it. Again, the cost was $13 (evidently, a favorite number of whomever priced the menu). So, for $27 + drink ($32 total), my second likely walked away from the place hungry. She said it tasted great and she kept complementing the use of color, which was predominantly green (I'm red-green colorblind so, other than the geometric shapes on the square plates, the color scheme is lost on me). For $26 + drink [$28.00-- club soda with lime is cheap and refreshing ;o)], I was stuffed, if dissatisfied with the burger's flavor and the rather pedestrian fries. I know this is a sacrilege, but I get better flavors and portions at Good Times for a whole lot less dough. Of course at GT's, I don't get the ambiance of the Pearl Street Mall. Then again, I could bring my bag of GT to the Mall, sit on a bench, and get the same show for about 1/3 the cost. And frankly, I don't want to hear that I have an unrefined palate. I had an owner-chef try that on me at a Denver-based restaurant, and think I shut him up fairly well. See, I trained and worked as a chef in the Disneyland area about 30 years ago. I even co-owned a fashionable deli in toney Sunny Hills (Fullerton), CA. I also won competitions in the area, and can easily make a better burger than this. The fries would be more of a challenge (I lack a proper deep fryer or a drying cabinet to for the potatoes). And lest anybody make a crack about the comparative quality of GT's beef, they also use local, natural beef (Coleman). Frankly, it seems to have the same consistency as the Tom's "never-never" version, and I wonder if it isn't Coleman or Maverick. Friends, if you want to try this restaurant, do so between 3 and 5 in the afternoon, when the prices are less severe. Understand, I am not saying don't try it. Do. Just do so more inexpensively. Bon appetite! read more

Very overhyped and overpriced for the quality in Boulder. Been twice and the food was consistently mediocre for everyone at the table. The drink mix menu concept is not fresh, and the drinks were by no means particularly interesting given the fuss and cost. I believe in spending plenty when it's matched in experience and quality...and Salt just doesn't warrant it. Considering the high quality of their other restuarant it feels like they've dumbed down and made a profit factory for the Boulder population. read more

A friend from Seattle was visiting & invited me to go to Salt with an eclectic group a few evenings ago. I had noticed Salt there for awhile where Tom's used to be. It looked so very cool in passing I just figured it was probably just too cool for me. Those of you who know me realize coolness sometimes just eludes me. Kind of like that old Aesop's Fable about the fox and the grapes. So another generous friend announced he was treating us all to dinner once we got there and settled into a nice cozy corner in Salt's basement. I wasn't too hungry but ended up sharing the Forest Mushroom Risotto with a friend. Fit for royalty! So perfect in every way. The small salad plate was lovely too. The star of the show at our table, though, was the lamb shank. Perfectly presented with accompanying potato and vegetable, priced at $24, this dish was quite appealing, and delicious, I hear. Even the vegetarians at our table admired it. I could see that they serve french press coffee too...people at another table were enjoying it. Note to self: must try french press coffee next time. Others at our table shared generous portion of chicken. They loved it. Our waiter forgot to tell us about the day's specials. Long after we had already ordered, we heard a waiter at the next table detailing the specials. So tempting. But too late to change our minds. That was a bit frustrating. I think our waiter had had a long day. He did remember to tell us they were out of the tribute dish -- the Tom's Tavern burger. I hear it is quite popular. This chef always creates excellent restaurants. And he has again. read more

Got to introduce a new friend to pig heart due to SALT. Now I'm known as "Pig Heart Guy." At least I'm remembered. SALT has the trifecta of good restaurant qualities. Good drinks, good food, and good desserts. They usually have an aged cocktail or two available. Even if whiskey isn't your thing (most of the aged drinks will be whiskey based) it's at least nice to know they care enough to take some risks with their cocktails, especially in a beer town. I've had everything from steak and potatoes to the vegetable medley, and it has always been great. I tend to stick to the specials, because they always sound amazing and never disappoint. To me, the desserts set SALT apart. There is usually a range from light offerings such as dacquoise to the rich and decadent, such as tarts and cheesecakes. The prices are not especially wonderful, but if you're expecting a $25 a plate place, you can do much worse (and they do have entrees under $20). read more

I've had the pleasure of eating at SALT several times for dinner or brunch. We also tried them out during restaurant week when some of our best restaurants feel like a wedding reception. SALT has been flawless every visit. They have everything I need for a five star review; location (you can get here via public transit and there is lots of business nearby), food (fresh, inventive and perfectly prepared), crowd (grown-ups and others that know how to make a reservation), drinks, and service. They are gracious with dietary restrictions. I feel like you can understand a restaurant by how they handle substitutions and preferences. I ordered a cocktail a bit to hastily and ended up with something I did not like. Our waitress saw the look on my face after taking a sip and immediately came to my rescue. I'm not usually that person to send food/drink back. I had ordered it and it was my mistake that I misread the drink had mezcal in it. We discussed the problem and my drink was made with bourbon (as I had thought it would be). It was also fantastic. I can't really add anything new here with so many great reviews for SALT. I take my out-of-town guests to SALT. I try to save room for dessert because they have some amazing offerings. I never order the same thing and I have never left dissatisfied. read more

I'm really sorry to write this review but I just can't help it. We booked a reservation for 8 people at 8pm on a Friday night. We know you need a reservation at Salt on a Friday so we planned ahead and booked three weeks in advance. We arrived on time and were told that there was an issue with our reservation and we could wait in the bar. The 'issue' was that they'd lost our reservation, and had no table for us until another table of 8 departed. Our 'waiting' area near the bar is barely large enough for two people, let alone 8. We were constantly in the way of the waitstaff, whom management had obviously not told that they had misplaced our reservation, and who gave us bad looks and terse "excuse me"s every time they had to push through our crowd to serve other customers. It was their fault that we were crammed in there and they were pissed at us for being crammed in there. We waited 45 minutes until a six-top opened up next to a couple of seats at the bar, so we were able to fit 8 people sort of together at a table and the bar and in between, just enough so we were still in the way of the waiters. Why didn't we just go somewhere else-- instead of waiting for a non-existent table to open while enduring the ire of frustrated servers? Because a party of 8 on a Friday night needs a reservation. Hey, they did give us free dessert! Changing this review to TWO STARS!!! Never mind. Back to one. read more

I went here for the first time the other night to check out the vibe, and all the buzz is true- it has local and organic food, recycled and sustainable interior design and a very pleasing aesthetic. However.... the menu consists almost entirely of meat save for a roasted vegetable entree that leaves something to be desired for Boulder's large vegetarian and vegan population. The meat on the menu tells you what farm it was bred to be killed on, and if my memory serves me right, contains sheep, cows, pigs and chickens. I'm of the belief that words like "local, organic, grass-fed, free-range" are just semantics to make rich white people feel better about gorging on 20 dollar plates of dead animals prepared by renowned restauranteurs that boast about their eco-responsibility. It seems that Salt will have to really follow the Kitchen's lead of creating bio-diesel out of used kitchen oil, using cloth napkins instead of paper ones, maybe installing some solar panels to make up for their menu that consists almost entirely of dead animals, not to mention the egg whites in their (average $8) cocktails. This restaurant would be fantastic if it were not a perfect microcosm of the people's republic of boulder, boasting ebulliently about their environmental responsibility and spiritual consciousness while remaining about as hypocritical as a doctor who smokes cigarettes. Menu aside, the staff of Salt are extremely expedient, friendly and hustle their asses off. There's a lot of waitstaff who appear to be the starving artist type, subsisting on menial restaurant jobs to get by, so I would hope the rich Boulderites this place attracts should tip them well. Note to Bradford: Add vegetarian options because you are alienating a large population of Boulder and that is bad for business. Think of the money, I know you are :) read more

I must confess that I am a salt addict. And after my recent experience, I could become a SALT addict as well. From the moment we walked in, I was impressed by this new Boulder chic - characterized by an elegance that you can still wear jeans and a nice sweater for - eatery. Given that this is a five star review, I hope you'll permit me to elaborate a bit more than usual. The wait was long, and the bar was full, so the hostess happily took my cell phone and called when a table was free. The feeling was warm, comfortable, almost rustic (and not too big, which is very important to me). The building itself is somewhat a piece of art when you know the story behind all of the details. Intrigued by the pre-prohibition cocktails, I tried a martini. It was good, but not what I was used to. Not to fear, they will happily make the 2010 version as well. We devoured the cheese sampler, which was paired with several innovative garnishes including three onion jam. I had the seared sea scallop (say it five times fast) risotto. The scallops were cooked perfectly with a delicious glaze. The risotto was rich (but not overly rich). My friend had a wood grilled pork chop, which was the biggest chop I have ever seen. We also enjoyed the beignets and especially liked the lemon curd side. I understand that the menus are changed regularly, but I doubt you will find a bad dish regardless. Not to be outdone by the food, the service was delightful. Normally I am not a fan of different people taking my order and delivering my dishes. I find it leads to "food auctions" as my friend used to say. But the various servers managed to get each plate in the right place no questions asked. I received fresh flatware after each course, which is perhaps the best sign of a great restaurant. Best of all, I enjoyed the personal attention we received from Dana, the general manager. Clearly, a believer in what is going on at SALT, she spent considerable time talking about the bistro, the chef/owner, and the food. She showed us around the lounge downstairs (which had a very speakeasy feel). I felt like the only patron there. I can't wait to introduce SALT to friends. A very cool place. read more

I tried SALT last night for the first time, and I had pretty high expectations after seeing them in the top 25 restaurants in Denver/Boulder according to 5280. Also, I had been by a few times and it looked like a really cool place - so different from Tom's but in a really nice way. I think going on a Tuesday was a good call, there was no wait for two of us and we were seated immediately at the bar overlooking the wood-fired grill. It was really fun watching the chefs at work! The service was truly excellent. Our waitress was so nice and very competent. My one complaint about the service would be that the food came out too quickly - within 5 minutes of ordering. Um, wow, that is almost too speedy for me since I was trying to catch up with a friend. We had the cheese plate as a starter which was good. There were three types of goat cheese from Haystack Mountain which I have run and ridden by bunches of times, that was fun. The onion jam was awesome, although the apple slices were a little mushy for my taste and the grilled bread was nowhere near as good as the same thing two doors down at the Kitchen. For entrees I had the mahi with potatoes, mussels, asparagus, and tomato broth, and my friend had the lamb. Wow, they were really different. The lamb was so earthy and my dish was really salty and almost oceany (yes I know that's not a real word, it is hard to describe). I have a cold so it worked out well - the flavors were really strong so I could actually taste my dish, awesome!! The mahi was cooked really nicely and the broth was delicious. I had never had mussels but with the cold I figured they couldn't taste all that bad since I couldn't taste much! The texture was nice, although I don't know if they were great mussels just since I've never had them. It wasn't the best mahi dish I've ever had and it wasn't something really new and exciting that I had never tasted, but it was very well done and it tasted good. In looking at the orders going out it looks like the burger is probably the most popular dish, and I can see why - it looked incredible. I was happy to see it in honor of Tom's, I'm glad SALT respects the awesome space. Overall I am excited to go back and try something else - I don't think SALT is my favorite restaurant now or anything but it is a welcome addition to the Boulder dining scene, and I'm really glad I went. read more

Awesome interior, location, aesthetic but if you came here to eat and dine then this ain't it. The food definitely isn't bad. You can tell the plates are well-prepared and they're decently portioned. For the price, W. Pearl has a lot better to offer elsewhere. The service was unbelievably slow. So slow we wondered if we were forgotten yet we sat at the most central table. In conclusion, it's ok. Go if you must, but only if you have eternity to wait for the check. read more

Dined at Salt during a recent visit to Boulder. A few colleagues recommended it on different occasions, so wanted to give it a try. Great tasting food and very attentive service. Interior design is warm with interesting features. Made reservations just in case it was going to be busy for a Sunday night, and it seemed like other folks thought the same- a number of tables were already reserved when we arrived. Enjoyed a cheese plate and the pork belly dish for starters. Had the lamb duo special and my honey had the vegetable gnocchi for entrees. We topped it off with their seasonal Bavarian creme dessert with peaches. Would definitely love to go again the next time I'm in CO! It's located in a cool part of town with lots of retail, so a pre or post meal stroll is lovely. Street or garage parking is available near the restaurant. I would recommend the garage. It's easier to find than street parking. read more

We stopped in for drinks but ended up eating a delicious meal at the bar. Every time we visit Boulder, we look forward to our meal and drinks at SALT. read more

We come here somewhat regularly, lately more for their Happy Hour, which is one of my favorites in Boulder. I love making my own cocktail at their Happy Hour and always appreciate the bartenders' intelligent advice. The food is always of the highest quality and perfectly seasoned. We eat here on special occasions since the food is just amazing - fresh and local ingredients much of the time, great pairings, and oh so tasty. I really have no complaints other than I wish we could eat here more often since we enjoy it so much. Service is always great too - bartenders and servers are very knowledgable about what they serve and friendly. read more

Was in Broomfield for business and my colleague needed a paleo-friendly restaurant. This was first on the list of our search and we walked in during prime dinner hours. Given that we had much conversation to cover over dinner, I was worried that the waitress would be incentivized to rush us (as good waitresses do). But the pace was perfect and the meal and conversation flowed perfectly. I attribute this to the waitstaff being able to correctly read their customers and provide the right kind of service. Food was great, prices were appropriate and the ambiance of the restaurant was conducive to a great evening out with a friend. Totally looking forward to going back here when I get back in town. read more

Bartenders are attentive and friendly. Ryan downstairs was a great guy who took time to thoroughly explain cocktail options for us. Food is fresh and phenom. Definitely recommend! read more

Love the farm to table idea and it seems to work for them. The menu is not as interesting as I'd hoped, but adequate. They get docked a star on my review for super high prices related to value, although the portion size was good. They have an interesting build-your-own cocktail menu that I did not try since my server recommended the Thyme signature cocktail - $10. It was good, but tasted suspiciously close to a pisco sour with the egg whites, etc. The pork and crispy polenta was tasty and attractively presented. read more

I've been here twice now, once for happy hour on the patio and once for dinner. Happy Hour The homemade chorizo flatbread for 5 bucks was outstanding and the drink selection was fine for HH. However there were no options for my gluten free wife, I'd recommend at least a salad option if nothing else. Dinner I attempted to make a reservation but was told they were only accepted for 5 or more. Considering the size of the dining room I'd recommend removing the limitation. Having said that after we arrived and were told it would be at least 20 minutes wait with no room at the bar my wife explained that it was my b-day and the hostess and wait staff went out of their way to accommodate us within a few minutes. I greatly appreciated their efforts! Once we were seated I took a look around and was impressed by the renovation, they did a great job and it feels quite comfortable. I ordered one of their pre-prohibition cocktails and was pleasantly surprised at the authentic nature of the drink. We ordered two apps, a tuna dish and a seasonal pear salad special. I must say that the salad was one of the best I've ever eaten. Arugula, pumpkin seeds, fresh sliced pear and polenta croutons that were crazy good. We both ordered the pork chop and asked that they be cooked med. rare. Cooked to perfection, they came with sauteed local apples, braised greens and polenta. My wife asked for the bacon brussell sprouts and they gladly substituted for her. I even tasted those and I don't normally eat them. Everything tasted amazing! We had a nice Monrastrell that paired quite nicely with the pork. They even bought me dessert, an apple crostata with ice cream that went quite well with a dessert Madeira. Unfortunately the water was tap, at least that's what it tasted like. We'll be back, no question. read more

Salt Bistro has won me over, yet again! I had an amazing "Summer Vegetable Tasting" dish that included ....spinach & goat feta strudel, shiitake farrotto, pickled roasted local beets and squash, local green bean/onion 'slaw', and curry white bean cake w/ roasted cauliflower. This was my second dining experience here, and it will definitely NOT be the last! Also had a great "make your own" tequila, tamarind cocktail. On a side note, my dining companion (mother) left her credit card at the restaurant, and we didn't realize this until we were back in Denver, and she was on her way out of town. The manager 'Dana' was extremely helpful and offered to send the credit card back to her asap! Thanks SALT Bistro for friendly, exceptional service, and fantastic food, we'll see ya soon! Chris W. read more

I've never written a review for a pancake before...but I am now. So we went here in June for a soccer tournament, we were waiting for the championship game so we wanted to get some food. Salt was recommended by the hotel, and we happily sat outside and watched people on Pearl St. We ordered brunch stuff, and I got the huevos rancheros and as an afterthought got this carrot pancake thing the server told me about. It arrived, and I have to say it was like sex on a plate. Dear lord it was amazing. The entire table was eating my pancake and we ordered more. I feel odd raving about a pancake, the rest of the food was good to be sure, but nothing came close to this pancake...carrot walnut something something....I was cake drunk by that point so I don't remember everything about it. Service was good, food was good, but I still dream about this pancake, you should try it, you will thank me. read more

Great food but limited menu with very good food. Waitress was a bit snotty and perhaps if it weren't for her I would have given 5 stars.

Service staff are excellent. Right amount of attention, good knowledge of dinner items. Server I had was open to questions I had abt the food and how it was prepared. (I tend to ask loads of questions about fancy sounding menu items just to see if the dish's complexity was on par with the fancy manshy names which seem to be the case here). Questions that he couldn't answer was answered after a trip to the kitchen. Overall. Chill place. Not overly imposing. Prices a lil on the higher side but meal was worth it. Would come back again. I'm here for brunch actually and they are open at 10 instead of 11 for Sunday brunch as stated on the yelp site. I'm looking forward to this chill Sunday morning at salt for my last week in Colorado! read more

SALT - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Really great. Sat in the outside area and had some tacos that were part of the special. The tacos had a good amount of flavor and a unique blend of ingredients. I only had a beer, so I can't speak to the cocktails, but the atmosphere and food were pretty darn good. The bread with butter and salt, really really good. Would recommend giving this place a try. The outdoor seating isn't amazing by any means because it's basically right on the sidewalk (but fenced in), but indoors has a good relaxed vibe. read more

Happy Hour at SALT is pretty yummy. We ordered tomato soup, fries, and sliders (plus beautiful Bloody Marys) after a massive hike, and everything hit the spot. The Bloodies were great, soup is very thick (normally not my style, but I was starving and made an exception) and the fries (also something I don't eat much) are extra delicious when dipped IN the soup. My only sticking points are that the soup was tiny, although I'm not sure I would have eaten much more given how heavy it is, and each Bloody was 3x more than our food (not HH special). Regardless, I would be happy to come back for another Bloody outside; the location and seating are great. read more

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Really great menu and outstanding, unique cocktail menu with interesting ingredients like lavender, Earl Gray tea and some liquors I was unfamiliar with. I was very impressed, and it takes an impressive drink menu to get me back. Most restaurants have ordinary drinks but Salt's was quite creative. We enjoyed the ambiance and a wonderful roasted vegetable sampler, shrimp and grits and a quinoa burger. read more

I love the create your own drink idea. I had lavender + vodka + lemon juice + sparkling wine and it was delicious!! I ordered the goat cheese grilled cheese sandwiches and tomato soup and it was perfect little lunch date! read more

SALT - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

Another fantastic meal at Salt! Last time I was here and met the owner Bradford and I was so surprised and pleased to receive a gift card in the mail. I made sure the next time I was in the area to come for lunch! (Also introduced a friend to the restaurant.) I had the steak which was cooked perfectly per my medium rare request and my friend had the rock shrimp angel hair salad. She LOVED it as well. Once again, not disappointed at Salt! read more

The interior is super cool. The food? Just okay. I had the NY strip steak Caesar salad. Not much flavor. I also ordered roasted cauliflower. Again, not much flavor. read more

A great place for dinner - though it can fill up pretty quickly so make reservations if you absolutely have to eat here. I like dinner here but I come here more for their awesome lunch special. For $10 dollars you can create a lunch combo of sandwiches + a side. It's enough food to fill you up and is much tastier (and healthier) than fast food or fried options from neighboring restaurants. Bonus points for their custom cocktail making chart. You choose your liquor and flavor combo and the bartender creates a cocktail for you! It's a gamble but I've never gotten something I didn't like! read more

This place is amazing. I've been twice now and it's become a tradition when I visit my aunt and uncle in Boulder. During our most recent visit my uncle was dismayed to learn that the bar no longer offered bombay sapphire gin and in seconds he was presented with a flight of alternatives to taste test. This was amazing in an of itself but the most amazing pat was that we were pretty sure we were seated next to a food critic. To get that kind of attention was well, what makes Salt, Salt. I love the make your own drink option and tried a lavendar-vodka concoction the year before. This year, our server suggested the Blood orange and rosemary vodka martini - it was not as memorable but still good. I switched to the Red hot chili sippa next and was very pleased, and buzzed. For dinner I ordered Local vegetable sampler with kale, quinoa patties, roasted cauliflower, carrots and the spicy sausage small plate. I am in love with the veggie sampler. I order it every time and doubt I'll stray. I can't wait to go back to Salt next time I visit Boulder. read more

We are huge fans of Salt and have been coming here for two years now. They offer incredibly fresh farm to table entrees, and typically have an awesome assortment of craft brews and cocktail options. We typically opt for the rustic yet cozy downstairs seating area because its a much more intimate affair (not to discount the upstairs, which is a bit more lively). The bartenders all have PHDs in mixology and I highly suggest asking their recommendation on things like local small batch vodkas and other spirits. They will offer up some great suggestions and inform you in a friendly manner- these guys/gals know their stuff. One thing I would love to see is a change-up in the menu. They do everything great, but I'd love to see some new menu selections. Don't let that deter you from an awesome Boulder mainstay though- you can always find something great. PS. This building used to the Boulder Mortuary back in the late 1800s, and the downstairs lounge still retains the historic door where bodies were shuttled back and forth! read more

From the friendly hostess, to the fantastic cocktails that our gracious bartender made while we waited for our table (no reservations), the night started out great. Natalie was an amazing server who offered up great menu items as her favorites and the support staff was great about getting us extras that we like and kept our water glasses full without overdoing it. The menu is well executed and toward the end of our meal the manager, Dustin, came to our table to check on our experience as I saw him doing throughout the night at other tables. Fantastic experience and we can't wait to go back. read more

This is an excellent example of what Boulder offers a 'localvor' who wants 'foodie' quality when they eat out. So much of the menu is locally sourced and changes with the season. The quality is excellent with most dishes knocking your socks off. The only reason I gave 4 stars is because I was hoping for more from my pork chop last time we went. Unfortunately it was more fatty than my taste appreciates. However, it was exceptional overall. It was outstanding that they pared my pork chop with a grilled peach! That was a nice combo. Another thing to note is how good their mixed drinks are. Rather then 'going it alone' ask your server to navigate their 'make your own' drink menu. Also ask the server about their oak barrel aged Manhattans! I don't think I will ever order anything else now that I've tasted this new twist on an old favorite! read more

I got the special which was a classic burger topped with brisket and friend onion strings. It was delicious! The butternut squash soup was alright. read more

SALT - Burger special - beef patty, brisket, onion strings - New American Near Me - Boulder, Colorado

This is my favorite Celiac friendly restaurant in town. The servers are well educated on food allergies and they go out of their way to accommodate your needs. They have a separate fryer for gluten free food. Can you believe you can get gluten free calamari and polenta crisps! I cannot remember the last time I was able to eat friend calamari. Not only that, they have delicious salads and can modify most every dish on their menu to accommodate special diets. For me it is a thrill to be able to eat out and feel "safe" from contamination. Plus the food is great and the decor is awesome. A must eat stop while visiting Pearl St in Boulder. read more

This restaurant does a great job of being sustainable with farm to table food. The decor makes it feel homey and warm, and the owner was the one bringing out our food. The first dish we had, we split the vegetable taster. It was GORGEOUS. So many colors and flavors. A perfect amount of food to as an appetizer if you split it. I had the wood grilled tender-belly pork loin. It came with braised cabbage, a potato gratin, and was covered in a mustard sauce. i have to say, the mustard sauce was not only delicious, but it was a genius addition considering the pork and the cabbage. Those flavors were fantastic together. My wife ordered the Hawaiian Mahi Filet with Apple Lime Quinoa and Grapefruit Beurre blanc. Another not only delicious, but a smart combination of flavor. Somewhat more of a summer dish than the middle of winter, but stunning none the less. We didn't do dessert, but in talking with the owner, he said that he's trying to convert everything to flourless or gluten free, since he himself is gluten intolerant. Not only does Chef Bradley Heap demonstrate an innate cooking ability, but it shows a very refined and educated background. The flavors both contrasted and magnificently combined for a rich, unique, and memorable meal. read more

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I went here for my sister's birthday! We had awesome customer service and the food was jaw dropping!!! I ate everything on my plate! I swear... I never do that! I raved to my clients about the food...we definitely will be back! This time with my husband! ;) read more