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Salu
Amazing Food! Great Place for Cocktails and an AWESOME Wine List!! Great Spot for Entertaining! The Hottest Spot on Magazine Street!!!
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51 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Rating Breakdown 51 reviews
5 stars
(7)
4 stars
(29)
3 stars
(12)
2 stars
(2)
1 star
(1)
Food
(Very Good)
3.9
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(22)
- good for groups(21)
- neighborhood gem(19)
- great for outdoor dining(16)
- hot spot(12)
- vibrant bar scene(12)
Salu Reviews List
Review 1 for Salu
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
First Time But Not The Last
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food was well prepared and well presented. In our party of 7 everyone choose from the small plate menu and all were pleased with their selection. My daughters and I arrived early but were still invited to be seated at our table if we liked. I've had the experience at other restaurants that they want to whole party to arrive before being seated. We opted to sit at the bar and enjoyed a glass of wine where we were offered a tasting prior to ordering. The service was prompt and friendly."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 2 for Salu
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Graduation Lunch
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Family and friends met here for lunch on a Saturday. We had reservations though we probably didn't need them. Service was prompt other than a bit of a wait on the drink we had ordered from the bar. Mussels were beautifully prepared, as was flatbread."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, vibrant bar scene, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 3 for Salu
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
5th visit
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We always enjoy this place. It offers something for everyone and you can dine on good food without destroying your wallet. However, I have found that the service is increasingly slow. My fiance waited tables for 10+ years so I have the utmost respect for the amount of work and effort it requires, but I am not afraid to say it when I think the service couldve been better. Our waitress was friendly and attentive when she interacted with us but it seemd our food sat after being plated because it wasnt that hot anymore. The good news is that regardless of temperature, the cuisine is delicious and very well priced for the portions."
Dined on 5/15/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining
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Review 4 for Salu
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Just okay
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Went here for Mothers day for its very large selection menu, my dad ordered the paella which was rather expensive at $32, it came out and everyone in my party thought it was tasteless. The chorizo flatbread was decent, was just like a small pizza. Our two for one pimm's cup wasn't even good, was not light and refreshing at all."
Dined on 5/12/2013
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Review 5 for Salu
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Got the paella this time. Very good seafood paella, but I missed the chicken and the sausage. Had some excellent Spanish wine. I got to watch a soccer game, which my wife probably did not appreciate."
Dined on 5/02/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Salu
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Cool place but food not so good
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"First time here but went with another couple that comes here often. The ambiance is great. This is a hip place and it does help to be on busy street. It was very busy when we got here on Friday night. The service was excellent. The food is not so great. I have had better tapas in the city. We usually do not return food to the kitchen but had to return the paella back. The paella said it feeds 2 but it easily feeds 8! Really big but I wished it tasted better- lacked flavor and rice undercooked. Other foods (artichoke hearts, flatbread, meat and cheese plate, fried oysters, and cerviche) were okay. Rioja was great. Most memorable part of the night is when the waiter bought ice cream across the street to serve with our bread pudding!"
Dined on 04/19/2013
2009
Special Features: good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Salu
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Food was great. Service great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
"Food was great. Service great although food was a little slow to come out in the beginning. Very noisy place but we had a great time as did our out of town guests. Lamb lollipops and cerviche were very very good."
Dined on 04/12/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem
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Review 8 for Salu
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
This was the second time I've
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This was the second time I've been there and enjoyed it thoroughly both times. My mother, who was convinced she didn't like mussels, now likes them after trying their pesto mussels. The roasted chicken was delicious! The only thing that didn't knock our socks off were the bread pudding and tiramisu. Compared to the rest of the food the desserts were just ok, the bread pudding seemed like it needed a little more love. Regardless of the desserts, we had a great experience and will definitely be back!"
Dined on 04/13/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 9 for Salu
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Great Place
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I took my boyfriend and his family here as a last minute Easter dinner spot. Not have been there before, the menu is a little confusing. Definitely go if you're all into sharing what everyone's got. Small plates are kind of like appetizers and the flat bread is like a very thin pizza, which can fill a person up."
Dined on 03/31/2013
2011
Special Features: good for groups, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 10 for Salu
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food very good---wine expensive
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food very good---wine expensive"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2012
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Review 11 for Salu
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Poor, condescending attitude
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Poor, condescending attitude of host did not ruin the experience."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2006
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 12 for Salu
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Uptown Dining
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Restaurant is beautiful! The food was great. Service was outstanding. Can't wait to go back for the 2 for mimosas on Sunday"
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, vibrant bar scene, great for brunch, romantic, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 13 for Salu
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service was awful. Granted
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Service was awful. Granted my party took about 30 minutes to come together and settle down enough to order (and the restaurant was empty so, like, no pressure). But once we did settle down, things crawled to a stop. Ordered wine; 10 minutes for the first bottle (for a party of six). No one came to get our order for food for another 10-15 minutes. We asked for bread, nothing. We tried to order more wine and it was like pulling teeth.Having said that, once the food finally arrived -- and we ordered lots of it -- it was really very good. The calamari and mussels were great. The artichoke small plate was so good we reordered. Lamp lollipops, the filet, the tuna, all were excellent.So... get your act together with your wait staff!"
Dined on 03/17/2013
2010
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Review 14 for Salu
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Eh...
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Slow service and food was below average in a town with remarkable food."
Dined on 03/05/2013
2012
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Review 15 for Salu
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a wonderful time. The
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Had a wonderful time. The small plates were perfectly delicious and the service was very warm and friendly! Big fun!"
Dined on 02/16/2013
2009
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, good for groups, great for outdoor dining, kid-friendly, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 16 for Salu
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
The good was amazing! Everything
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"The good was amazing! Everything I had was delicious!"
Dined on 02/08/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, romantic, hot spot
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Review 17 for Salu
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
We were there during the Superbowl
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We were there during the Superbowl when the town was packed, so can't say how the service/food/noise is during regular times. For us, it was so loud inside we were happy to sit outside. Even if it was chilly and motorcycles went up the road periodically. The service was spotty, sometimes our waitress was there every 2 minutes and then she would be gone for 20 minutes. I think we may have been her only outside table. We liked the small plates not only so we could taste quite a few things but also because we didn't want a full meal and everything that went along with it. It was nice to be away from the French Quarter and the crowds. Salu was a good choice, glad we found it on OpenTable."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, late-night find, neighborhood gem, great for lunch
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Review 18 for Salu
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Still good, but going down hill
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have been to Salu several times, and generally have never had a problem. The one problem I have had previously is a insufficient wine stock - this was not the first visit they ran out of whatever wine I was drinking. This is worse because they reduced their overall wine list - it used to be much more substantial. They seemed to have opted for foreign wines that either are not along main lines or are using the AOC / GI designations to sound fancy to the untrained - unfortunately the two AOC wine types I like that they used to have - cote du rhone and bordeaux blanc - are no longer on the menu. The service this past time was atrocious toward the beginning, and only became tolerable once she figured out we were not a small bill table."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 19 for Salu
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Food was great .Would definately
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Food was great .Would definately go again."
Dined on 01/29/2013
2008
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for outdoor dining, special occasion
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Review 20 for Salu
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Credit Card Issue...
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"That was my 2nd time to Salu. Food like paella and tapas are great as usual. However, when I got back home, I found that the restaurant charged my credit card twice for different amount. I guess maybe it's because we sat outside dining, which may caused this credit card issue. I called the restaurant and still waiting for their resolving the problem :("
Dined on 01/27/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, great for outdoor dining, neighborhood gem, great for lunch, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Salu
Based on the average of (31) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
2 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.6
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic