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The Salt House

4.1 (566 reviews)
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Closed • 12:00 pm - 2:00 am (Next day)

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Janine W.

Just when you didn't think they could top the steak frite, the surprise me with the most fluffy crispy chicken Milanese I have ever eaten.

Jessica L.

My party of 2 visited on a Saturday afternoon around 11:30am and were seated promptly inside the main dining area on the ground floor. They also have outdoor seating and dining space in the second floor. We ordered the ceviche appetizer to start and had the burger and scallops as our entrees. Everything tasted good, and we enjoyed our meal, but it wasn't memorable. The service was attentive and our server was friendly.

A historical gem!
Hal T.

Amazing food, great friendly service and an a great historical place! A must visit place!

A Wonderful Dining Experience at The Salt House! We had a fantastic experience at The Salt House in New Hope, PA! This quaint, welcoming restaurant is a true gem, and we especially loved that it's dog-friendly. We enjoyed sitting out on the patio, which made for a perfect dining experience. We started with martinis, followed by the Chicken Milanese with arugula salad and citrus vinaigrette, which was absolutely delicious! The flavors were fresh, and the dish was perfectly prepared. Our waitress was wonderful--very attentive and consistently checking in to make sure we were enjoying our meal. Her excellent service made the experience even more enjoyable. The Salt House is conveniently located just a short walk from downtown New Hope and the beautiful river walk, making it a perfect spot to enjoy a meal while exploring the area. I would highly recommend The Salt House for its delicious food, friendly service, charming atmosphere, and dog-friendly patio. We can't wait to return!

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!

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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.

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!

The blue cheese wedge salad, with the edges charred.
John C.

This place is an incredible find. Was looking for some nice spot to take my mother-in-law, who is visiting from Korea. New Hope was a wonderful choice -and the salt house made it incredible with such a delicious lunch. I chose this place because I knew it was an amazing setting, and I expected decent food. But the food, each dish, blew us away. I thought the prices were quite reasonable. Fish chowder? Wonderful. What I thought would be an ordinary wedge blue cheese salad? Literally the best I've ever had. They're in-house burger? You haven't lived until you had it.

The Salt House restaurant is v close to the Bucks County Playhouse
C G.

Owner/operated restaurant & bar, @ #TheSaltHouse in New Hope, PA having a delicious dinner. Just a short stroll from our #WedgwoodInn B&B , we enjoyed our pre- theater brunch / lunch prior to attending @Cat on a Hot Tim Roof at the #BucksCountyPlayhouse Our innkeepers suggested we let our server know our thoughts megrame for the matinee & the service was prompt & professional. The historic stone restaurant was very impressive. The Hugh Walk/In fireplace dating back to the 1700s was very impressive as were the old exposed wood beams and floors. Glad we could keep our car parked @Wedgwood Inn cause this restaurant has no onsite parking! Sleep at Wedgwood Inn and walk t/o #NewHope

Front on building
Food C.

We visit New Hope frequently and like to try different restaurants & eateries. This time we decided to try The Salt House because their menu had an 8 oz Filet Mignon; the only other restaurant that had the Filet was OldeStone but we didn't want to go there and spend $77 on just a steak! We were happy with it decision. They opened at 11am. It's a small, quaint restaurant. The bar is SMALL but friendly. There are only 5 tables downstairs and then you have a TINY stairway to the upstairs room. We were seated at a cute little table for 2 that overlooks the front outside seating on Main Street. The host asked if we wanted tap or sparkling water; we opted for sparkling. Their menu isn't large but they do offer chicken, meat and seafood. Their drink menu had tons of options. Our waiter was Rich and he was a great server; very friendly & attentive. We both ordered the "Ye Olde Fashioned", you can get it smoked or not smoked, we both chose smoked. Great drink!! For the appetizer, we ordered the "Artisanal Charcuterie & Fromage.." there was more on this plate than we expected!! 2 types of meat, 3 types of cheese (provolone, LARGE scoop of goat and Swiss), toasted bread, grapes, olives, honey, almonds. Great way to start a meal!! Hubby ordered the Filet Mignon & I ordered the Chicken Milanese (which, to me, could go either way- I've had this before in different restaurants and most times it's overcooked). Hubby said the Filet was perfect and so tender, it came with broccoli rabe and potato puree. My chicken was a big piece, cooked perfectly and juicy with tons of the arugula salad on top. I really enjoyed it!! The restrooms are downstairs, down another tiny staircase below the first floor. There are 2 bathrooms, unisex. The pictures in the bathroom on the wall are funny!! Overall, loved the vibe of the restaurant and food was delicious!! We would definitely return!!

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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.

Inside, dark moody

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never disappoints. Entire staff is lovely. Food is consistently wonderful. Fantastic cocktails.

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Very delicious food, courtesy staff and friendly atmosphere. Highly recommend for gourmet.

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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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