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    The Salt House

    4.1 (547 reviews)
    PriceyGastropubs
    Closed 12:00 pm - 12:00 am (Next day)
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Exterior.
    Josh G.

    Let's get salty...okay maybe that would not be the best way to publicize a good experience at The Salt House. How about tasty? Eclectic? A little historic? Let's go with that as there's more to work with in that description from when my wife and I recently visited and had a splendid enough dinner. Now The Salt House is definitely a quaint spot and if the weather isn't cooperating (there's a decent outdoor patio in the front), it will not hold many people inside it, so it's a smart idea to snag a reservation in advance. We did just that though the table reserve was specifically for the upstairs portion of the place. I was fine with this as I'll repeat, The Salt House is small. Just a few tables and a quaint bar makes up the lower level while upstairs you can fit a few more folks, but this too is not so large, and it's also rather unique in its setup. Some tables are your normal size and shape while others are positioned around sofas and some straddling between a half sofa/half seat situation. Luckily, my wife and I had a regular table, though we both found it a little odd we were seated at a spot meant for four and were initially a little concerned that the hostess might eventually plant two people directly next to us after spacing out our portion of the table by about an inch or two, but thankfully that didn't happen. I'm also glad we didn't have any sunset issues as The Salt House is definitely a historically old building which helps to lock in the charm, but several tables struggled with sun glare as the windows in TSH do not have any blinds or a way to filter out the light. Oy. But hey, ambiance is still cool and it didn't take away from our tasty meal which began with charred Brussels sprouts in a honey sriracha. A nice slight burn and zing accompanied each bite of these little morsels. For a main meal my wife went with The Salt House Cheeseburger which was pretty juicy (even for a well done patty; how she prefers things) along with some crispy Belgian fries on the side. I dove into the ocean with the Nantucket sea scallops that were tender and had some creamy polenta and bitter (in a good way) broccoli rabe to go with it. I don't order scallops often because I'm never sure if I feel like the portion size warrants the price, but we were on vacation so hey, when in New Hope. Oh and I don't want to forget my solid drink choice (the wife went sans drink that night) of the Ye Olde Fashioned which was bourbon based along with some other nice ingredients and finished with a smoking at the table. Love that. While I round things out in all Yelp aspects, our server smoked the drink and she was friendly enough throughout our time, and for price point, The Salt House could definitely enter slightly pricy regions, but it's pretty much worth it. Overall, like I just said, The Salt House is a spot worthy of your meal. It's got some quirk to it that could come off wrong for some people, but the food/drink quality will hopefully make up for it. Just know that if you ask any locals for recommendations, they'll always tell you to come here so you might as well do just that so you don't feel salty about missing out!

    John R.

    The Salt House is not big at all. As crowded as downstairs is, if you can grab a reservation there it might be more comfortable than upstairs. The Library seating is charming but with couches or chairs at unusual heights compared to the tables they service, this is definitely not a place where everyone is going to be happy. For my time there, it worked. Eating wasn't the most comfortable, but being able to kick back and relax balanced that. The venison chili to start was amazing and the Maine Salmon, Crushed Pecan Crust, Apple Cider Glaze, Haricot Verts, for my "Maine" course was amazing. Service was great and moving those plates up and down those stairs has to be a crazy challenge for the servers!

    Chowduh
    Jeff S.

    I was looking for a unique place to eat in New Hope and an online picture caught my eye. Reservations are required for this little quaint Gastro pub since seating was limited. We were seated upstairs and the decors was dim light with a British touch in an old library type of theme. We stared off with some apps. My lovely lady wasn't as happy as I was because she was really looking forward to the butternut squash soup, but they ran out. She settle on the oysters. I got the chowder and it was really good. My date for the baked Brie dish with fruit and I had the seared scallops. The scallops were perfect and delish as it sat on a bed of creamy polenta. I forgot to add that the drinks we got were also really good! The table next to us was raving about the bacon rapped dates so we had to order them and they were amazing! I loved this place.

    outside
    Lauren P.

    Adorable and intimate bar! Cool cocktail menu but talented staff can make anything. Food was good but i think you really go for the vibe. The staff was really nice and friendly and we loved learning about the building's long history.

    View of Salt House from the street
    Janine W.

    The Salt House might be my favorite place in New Hope. The quaint 1751 old historic building has a great vibe and you can feel the history. Our steak frite was delicious, the service on point and the music was amazing. You can tell they are passionate about service. Indoor and outdoor dining in abundance. Highly recommend this place when in NH. My pictures do not do it justice!

    Inside, dark moody
    Bria M.

    I went to The Salt House for a friend's birthday. I would not recommend this restaurant for groups over 4. Due to the restaurant being small, we had to wait over an hour to be seated with a reservation. The seating situation wasn't ideal but we made it work and had a good experience. The Salt House has a cozy and moody vibe at night (perfect for dates). Our server was very attentive & made sure we were well taken care of. I ordered dirty martinis to drink & the linguine seafood pasta for my meal. The portions were small but the food was fantastic. If I'm ever in the New Hope area again, I will definitely return.

    Scallops entree
    Carlie A.

    As an initial note, this space is not even remotely accessible for those using mobility equipment unless you sit outside. I can see why so many people talk about how cozy it feels in the winter. For the summer months, we were just happy that

    Chicken milanese
    Natty C.

    I loved the Salt House. They have some of the best apps. We sat outside and enjoyed people watching.

    Cocktails in library upstairs
    Tamara G.

    I wanted to try The Salt House based on the history of the 1700's building. They do use a credit card hold for reservations $26 for lunch & $50 for dinner because this place is TINY. It literally only has a few tables inside downstairs, a few bar stools and then up a VERY steep staircase there is couch seating and a couple of tables in a more lounge type speak easy vibe area. Upstairs is called the library lounge. The couch seating with tables makes it look nice and is conducive to cocktails, however, it is not that conducive to eating a meal at all. Especially for people of a certain age. So I would definitely caution people to try to book a table downstairs, unless you are comfortable sitting on a large soft couch and leaning over a rather short coffee table, which can be awkward & messy. Also, anybody who is disabled or has mobility issues would not be able to eat in the upstairs area, the stairs are way too steep and inaccessible for elderly or those with physical issues. They have a nice cocktail menu and we very much enjoyed our cocktails. I had Seedless in Seattle & my friend had Round Trip to Paris. She enjoyed her crab cake sandwich & the haddock chowder. I ordered a dozen oysters & they were better than the ones I had at Stella, but the ice melted quickly & my oysters were sinking at the end. They also didn't put cheese cloth on the lemon or at least remove the seeds which they often do for oysters and so when squeezing the lemon there were seeds in almost every oyster unfortunately. The grilled octopus was my fave, very well prepared I then got the burger on recommendation of our server who was sweet & chatty. The burger was good & cooked to my preferred temperature of medium but it wasn't the best I ever had. The fries are Belgian frites, and I like that they came with garlic aïoli... But keep in mind that means these are shoestring fries and not fat steak fries. The burger and the crabcake came on the tiniest plates with a good amount of fries, but it was way too small a plate for both the sandwich & the fries so again eating at a cocktail table via a couch meant spillage. We definitely enjoyed checking this place out. I think if we returned, we probably would maybe just do cocktails & appetizers.

    Honey/Goat Cheese Crostini.
    Emma G.

    The Salt House has been one of my favorite Lambertville/New Hope establishments for years. It's a little off the main thoroughfare in downtown New Hope (so it's not quite as chaotic as some of the nearby areas, but still has very decent people watching if you're outside), and the interior is exactly what you'd expect from a converted 1751 salt house - personality oozing out of its ye olde wooden pores. I've had a solid handful of great experiences here, which is why it was disappointing that this was only pretty good. In a roundabout way, it's actually a compliment overall. I came here with my top tier chum who literally went to the school of hospitality this past Saturday for a lunchtime break from our Stockton/Lambertville/New Hope hike, which I heartily recommend to anyone with working hindpaws. It was GORGEOUS out so the only question was whether Salt House was open to accommodate a meal that clearly needed to be enjoyed in their patio. (They sometimes have very weird hours and don't have a normal website - I've definitely wandered over here during standard business hours to see it not open and it being frankly unclear if the restaurant had shut down permanently. A wave of emotions every time.) We were warmly greeted by the hostess and had our pick of quite a few seating options; my chum chose one right on the edge close to the Ferry St. side, and we made ourselves comfortable. I was thrilled to see my old cocktail chum What's the Buzz still on the menu (bourbon and honey for the win), which really hit the spot. Perfect blend of tastes, and rivals one of my all-time favorites, the Gold Rush at The Vault in Sedona, AZ. However, the second one wasn't mixed at all, which I discovered when my straw sucked up nothing but straight-up bourbon. A real unforced error in my book, all the more egregious because the template is there for a fantastic beverage. A highlight? The honey/goat cheese crostini is also still on the menu, which is a phenomenal app. Huge recommend. It hits every spectrum of the palate and I don't mind the inevitable stickiness on the paws afterwards. Perfect way to start a meal. The entree section always looks good to me - frankly, any menu featuring wild boar is probably going to be okay in my book. At the very last minute, I switched from the wild boar pasta dish to the braised short ribs on the recommendation of our server, which was honestly a mistake. The ribs were good - tender but not quite as flavorful as I would have expected. And the garlic mashed were a big swing and miss - they were drowned out in a watery, greasy mess, and a few chunks weren't even mashed. That was by far the low point of the meal and the loss of the wild boar haunted the rest of my waking hours. My chum was underwhelmed with her scallops, mostly due to their miniscule size, but did say that the polenta was very good. The service was off the charts exceptional though, which really redeemed this experience for me overall. It's always really good but this particular time was an all-timer. The hostess was SO friendly/accommodating, and it was honestly a treat to keep running into her throughout the meal (when I had to go inside to use the restroom, for instance). I assume somewhere in the world they have hostess classes, and I'm also assuming this woman teaches them. Perfect. Our waiter was also excellent - very engaging and helpful, despite diverting me from the wild boar. He was extremely knowledgeable about the menu and also candid about the age of the scallops (he admitted he wasn't entirely sure how long they'd been at the restaurant since he hadn't worked since Wednesday, but sometime between then and our meal, which was apparently acceptable to my dining companion). Like every tourist trap, the New Hope restaurant scene is super uneven. This is one of the better ones though when it's open.

    Carolyn M.

    Went here for an anniversary dinner and it must be my favorite meal I've had this decade. The deviled egg appetizer was delicious and so were the meatballs. Our meals were 10/10. The ambiance is STUNNING - such a charming place.

    Short Rib
    Julia B.

    The Salt House is a charming spot that blends historic character with elevated comfort food. I had the braised short rib stew, and it was absolutely delicious, so tender!! The staff couldn't have been nicer too. Our waiter was very accommodating of my dog, which made the whole experience even more enjoyable. They offer a water bowl. I'd love to come here again :)

    margarita
    Bryana F.

    Their special spicy margarita is great - not that stong, had 5 throughout 4 hours and didn't really feel a buzz lol (im addicted to the salt rim they have black chunky salt - love!) oysters were cold and had a great cocktail and mignotte sauce. added a side of fries and garlic aioli - the best combo! ended up convincing my mom to come to dinner had the goat cheese toast app - not too overpowering really perfect actually for dinner my mom had the seabass cooked to perfection - crispy and soft with a nice bed of risotta I had the short ribs and mashed - ugh this one is always good everywhere haha small cute homie place, will def go again! (maybe not for the drinks tho lol)

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    Must make reservations. 7 at the bar and only room for about 20. Great beer on tap. Big charcuterie board.

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    Ask the Community - The Salt House

    Has anyone sat at the chef's table? Is that the best place to dine if you come here? All the dining areas sound unique in their own right. We are 5 people celebrating a friend's 50's birthday.

    Do you have heaters for the outdoor seating?

    Yes.

    Will the deposit to reserve the table be applied to the bill? And if i need to cancel how much notice do i need to give in order to get my deposit back?

    Not applied to bill; it's refunded automatically.

    Is this place still dog friendly and will they provide anything for the dogs like water or even a doggie menu?

    Yes they will provide a water bowl, outdoors only. Dog menu? Lol No

    I'm a bit confused about your reservations. Could you further explain the dinner reservations? its $50-$150 to hold a table?

    You understand correctly.

    Going for a date night - do you recommend the tavern or library lounge?

    Based on my recent visit, I recommend the library lounge for a date. It is quiet and romantic. Oh! and it's also kind of dark.

    Is this restaurant dog friendly (think loving, tame golden retriever)?

    Yes, with outside seating.

    Does this place make dirty martini's?

    Yep!

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