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Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
SALT is a modern-urban gastro pub bringing together the highest-quality local ingredients. Our starting point is Hawaii"s farms, fishermen, and purveyors. From there, we add an extensive wine list featuring unique selections from around the world, signature cocktails that make use of distinctive spirits and herbal liquors, and a variety of refreshing beers on draught and in-bottle.
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74 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 74 reviews
5 stars
(22)
4 stars
(39)
3 stars
(8)
2 stars
(3)
1 star
(2)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.8
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(57)
- neighborhood gem(44)
- vibrant bar scene(34)
- hot spot(29)
- late-night find(19)
- notable wine list(15)
Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar Reviews List
Review 1 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great lil spot
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The food and ambience were spot on, and so was the service. This wasn't a busy night so luckily our food came out on time. Not too fast or slow. Would recommend for both couples and groups, but maybe not kids. Great overall ."
Dined on 5/18/2013
Special Features: neighborhood gem, hot spot
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Review 2 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
great new experience
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Amazing all made food, deliciously prepared and beautifully presented. We loved the servers' ecxellent and descriptive explanations of each component of the items."
Dined on 5/09/2013
Special Features: late-night find, neighborhood gem
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Review 3 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
First Visit To Salt-04/20/2013
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Overall we had a very interesting and good first visit to Salt Kitchen and Tasting Bar. The portions were very tiny and a little expensive. This was the kind of place where you were eating with your eyes more than your mouth. Great attention to detail was given by the staff in constructing each item and its presentation in intricate detail. The loft or mezzanine dining room was unique but totally non-compliant with ADA Standards for a modern restaurant. Also the wait staff tripped and fell bringing up food up the steep stairs which disrupted the dining room once. An Elevator or ADA Lift is a reasonable accommodation for handicapped customers and the dining support staff. All of the wait help were very well trained and great."
Dined on 04/20/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 4 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Simply put: relocate Salt
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Simply put: relocate Salt in Manhattan or Williamsburg, Brooklyn and it would easily receive three New York Times stars."
Dined on 04/05/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 5 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Started with the Charcuterie
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Started with the Charcuterie tray then the Potatoe fries with the gnocci plate. Ended with the chocolate fudge cake - all simple and excellent. Good experience."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 6 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Local Taste
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Salt is one of the places that is both great for meeting friends (at the bar downstairs) and for a nice dinner with someone (upstairs). Great food and drink pairing, and knowledgeable wait staff to guide you to good choices. I love the emphasis on local products!"
Dined on 03/30/2013
2012
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 7 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Comfortable spot for a couple
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Comfortable spot for a couple of drink and appetizers. Really enjoed th oxtail empenadas and charcuterie. Duck duck ramen did not have enough taste to pull the dish together and disappointed."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2011
Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list
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Review 8 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Nothing was outstanding. Cocktails,
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Nothing was outstanding. Cocktails, for which they are supposedly noted for, tasted medicinal. Flash fried oysters and tako were both good, but chicken liver pâté was more like a mousse, and oddly seasoned. I found the place a bit pretentious, but that would not bother me if the food hit the mark. I see what they're shooting for, but they miss on too many fronts."
Dined on 03/24/2013
2005
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Review 9 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
The food is overpriced for
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food is overpriced for what you get. The fish of the day was dry and lacked flavor. The decor is disjointed. The beer selection and service were good, but not worth returning."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2011
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Review 10 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Had a great time with my family
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Had a great time with my family for my brother's birthday. Great food and service. I highly recommend!!"
Dined on 03/23/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 11 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Many restaurateurs here on
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Many restaurateurs here on Oahu should take notice to Salts customer service while providing unique, delicious food. Having never been to Salt, I expected the usual fare Honolulu has to offer. However, upon our arrival to Salt we were greeted with a smile. The staff was not about expediting the service. They were about helpful service with a positive rapport. Clever cocktail creations from the menu led way to delectable food choices. Salt offers a WOW factor I simply cannot explain with-in such a short review. We will return."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 12 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Everything that we ordered
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
"Everything that we ordered off the happy hour food menu was amazing (except the fried pickles which were just good). Well done!"
Dined on 03/06/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 13 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Interesting menu selection
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Interesting menu selection and great drinks!!"
Dined on 03/05/2013
2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, late-night find, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 14 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Poor)
1
/
5
Could not in good conscience
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Poor)
1
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Could not in good conscience recommend this eatery."
Dined on 02/26/2013
2007
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Review 15 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
This place was recommended
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place was recommended by a friend and I am very happy he was right. The food, service, and atmosphere were enjoyable and relaxing. Thank you!"
Dined on 02/24/2013
2013
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, notable wine list, hot spot
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Review 16 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Open Table Confusion
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Made reservations on Open Table for Valentines Day after checking their menu, etc. Arrived to find only a limited 4 course fixed menu at $55. Food and service was good but not what we expected as there was no mention on the Open Table website that the regular menu would not be available."
Dined on 02/14/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies
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Review 17 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Unassuming but delightful!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"We had heard that Salt would not disappoint but it's still wonderful to actually experience it! The staff was very pleasant and helpful, the food was creative and very tasty! A very enjoyable evening!"
Dined on 02/14/2013
2005
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 18 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The only thing I could say
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The only thing I could say would've improved my experience was our server kept saying he forgot something and returned to our table to have us repeat it. Then when it came to ordering a second drink it was hard to grab his attention and once ordered there was quite a long wait before it ever made it to the table. We also wanted more bread but that never made it to the table either."
Dined on 02/10/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, late-night find
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Review 19 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Salt is just a cool place to eat.
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"We've been here twice now and able to taste some other items on the menu. So far, they all have been good. We had to have the fried oysters again, but they were a little sweeter this time. (They must have altered the recipe.) The service is terrific and the ambiance is very cool."
Dined on 02/02/2013
2006
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 20 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
I was really impressed with
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I was really impressed with the brown butter gnocchi! I went out of my comfort zone when choosing this item but it was absolutely yummy!!!"
Dined on 01/28/2013
2013
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Review 21 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Salt Restaurant is a great find
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"The menu was creative and all of the dishes we tried were prepared well and presented nicely. We especially enjoyed the fried oyster appetizer which was delicious and very elegantly prepared."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2006
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, romantic
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Review 22 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Great quality food with great
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Great quality food with great taste!"
Dined on 01/25/2013
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 23 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Delicious, loud dinner
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Delicious food; loud, hipster, slightly over-air-conditioned premises. I highly recommend the flash fried oysters and the horchata pot de creme. The flash fried oysters in particular were out of this world. The gnocchi were tasty when fresh but cooled too quickly. The "crispy" fingerling potatoes had great flavor but were not, in fact, crispy. Overall a very nice dinner."
Dined on 01/25/2013
2008
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, hot spot
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Review 24 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Wonderful grilled foods...
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Wonderful grilled foods... and great wine selections from The Rare Wine Company, CA."
Dined on 01/23/2013
2005
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, late-night find, neighborhood gem, notable wine list, romantic, hot spot
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Review 25 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Fair)
2
/
5
Saw Salt on the cover of a
Food
(Fair)
2
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Poor)
1
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Saw Salt on the cover of a magazine of "Hawaii's Best Restaurants", so I was expecting the food to be amazing. We ordered the cheese board, charcuterie board, clams, and shrimp tacos. By far the best thing I ate all night was the cheese board. The charcuterie board and clams were ok, nothing special. The shrimp tacos were gross. I couldn't even eat as a taco because it was so soggy the tortilla ripped as soon as I tried to pick it up. The tortilla was over powering with a very "doughy" taste, and although there were a lot of ingredients inside the taco it was lacking in flavor. Overall impression: Meh.."
Dined on 01/18/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 26 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
A Great Tongue in Cheek Effort!
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"This place gives a good name to 'Hip', honest food without pretention backed by a solid bar and wine list. With a group of 7 we were able to canvas the entire menu. The food is old world but contemporary and the more viceral cuts of meat are made to be accessable to the lay public (read unidentifiable, i.e. the beef tongue is a retangular morsel of slow cooked beef that sees the grill just before serving - nothing that looks like it will taste you back!). Portions are such that multiple plates are recomended to round out your meal unless you opt for the tasting style samplers. The key ingredient you will find other thatn local freshness is 'time'; if not labor intensive it certainly takes all day to prepare - no lazy food here!"
Dined on 12/29/2012
2011
Special Features: vibrant bar scene, fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, notable wine list
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Review 27 for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Sat upstairs next to a large
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Sat upstairs next to a large group. No sound insulation...Extremely noisy!!! Had to shout just to have a conversation."
Dined on 01/19/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, hot spot
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Salt Kitchen & Tasting Bar
Based on the average of (47) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
3 out of 3 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.7
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic