SALT
Arcata, CA · Italian restaurant
- Address
- SALT, 935 I St, Arcata, CA 95521
- Phone
- (707) 630-5300
- Website
- www.saltfishhouse.com
- Status
- Closed · Opens 3:30 PM Sat
SALT is a restaurant located in Arcata, CA. It is one of 90 restaurants listed in Arcata. Its 4.1-star rating is slightly below the Arcata city average of 4.4 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.
About SALT
Nestled in the heart of Arcata, SALT is the go-to destination for an exquisite culinary experience. This locally owned and operated restaurant offers an authentic taste of Italy alongside the vibrant flavors of California. From the perfectly crafted... More
Hours
| Friday | 3 PM–9 PM |
Customer Reviews
I had the pleasure of dining at Salt on Saturday night, and I can’t rave enough about my experience! From start to finish, everything was incredible, but what truly stood out was the service. Hunter, the bartender, went above and beyond. She was not only incredibly friendly and welcoming but also gave us personalized recommendations that really made the evening special. Hunter introduced me to my new favorite Mezcal margarita – and it was absolutely perfect. Her knowledge and enthusiasm really added to the entire dining experience. It’s rare to come across service that makes you feel so valued, and Hunter nailed it. The ambiance and food were fantastic too, but it’s the service that will make me want to come back time and time again. Highly recommend Salt, and be sure to ask for Hunter a
One of the finest restaurants in Humboldt County, with innovative and delicious seafood-based dishes that are well worth the price. The space is light and airy, with fascinating decor, touches, and a number of super comfy, semi-circular booths. The bar has additional seating at a window, side counter, and a few small tables. Every time I dined or drank here, the service was excellent and attentive. The wine list is well-curated, with a pleasing array of selections. Would have been five ⭐️ all around if the person designing the menu could make one small change: annotate relevant dishes with footnotes, letting us know which dishes contain dairy and wheat. (This will save lactose and gluten intolerant patrons from having to send dishes back when the ingredients were not disclosed upfront.)
A lovely dining experience. A nice atmosphere with soft lighting inside. Outdoor seating was also available. The scallops were some of the best my mother or I have ever had ($42 includes 4 large scallops, two sides and a dipping sauce). The scallops were huge and cooked immaculately. The clam chowder( $12) was good,, not great. The oysters were sub par and we were disappointed in the very small size and preparation but they did seem fresh (1/2 dozen $24). The melon feta salad was fun and interesting although it was missing the pistachios it still was very good ($17) Our server Iris was attentive and sweet.
Went for happy hour. Was pleased with variety of small plate options. Drinks ordered were good. Ordered fish, chips, calamari, and a salad. Fish was fried and NOT well prepared. There was more coating than fish. Calamari too salty, sent back. Salad okay. Ordered bread basket to go with salad. Finished our meal then received bread. Can't imagine what took so long as the restaurant wasn't busy at all. Patio seating is nice under heat lamp, BUT don't look down at filthy ground/patio floor. Frustrating experience here. Not impressed.
Not happy with the service at this place. They claimed they don’t allow for people to order out because they were busy,(it was a Tuesday evening) which was suspicious, then they also said that half their menu was unavailable. I didn't believe any of it. It seemed like they didn't want my service so I left. There are other Italian restaurants nearby. I was better off going to those other restaurants. The decor was nice. That's the only nice thing I have to say about it. I wanted to like this place when I first saw it, but it seemed like they didn't want us there.
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