SALT - Arcata (CA)

2 /5 Michael Crosby: 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 didnt believe any of it. It seemed like they didnt 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. Thats 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 didnt want us there.

5 /5 Tyler Whitlow: 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 at the bar!

4 /5 Robert Barnes: Came in at 4:30 pm so they only had the “Happy Hour “ menu of food. Quite disappointed with the limited food options . Their main menu doesn’t open until 5. We had garlic fries and fish and chips. It was good for what it was - fried food that came out of a freezer and fried. Good service and cool atmosphere. Not sure I would be back though.

5 /5 Nicole Wallace: 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.