We were excited when they first opened we lived nearby~and like pork dishes. There is nothing we saw on the Menu that sounded good. We received a incentive from Marketing I think it was $20 off of 50 so we thought well maybe....So disappointed. The Menu is for foodies with No Limit to there budget. I spent 15 years in hospitality business including fine dining, M of Chicago D Frisco's Prime steak. I know food, I know good service. The waitress got into a snit when I asked her a question, maybe because it was is there any normal dishes on the menu ? Kidding- I simply asked what was the most popular dish....Well we couldn't feel comfortable ordering the weird pork dishes, so we ordered steak, and it was okay but not fab Decor is extra nice...would love it if there HH had decent REAL food on it... but my dining $$ are dear too me, and this place is less than wonderful, too limited, too expensive. I would rather go to a dive with Great Normal Food than a nice Restaurant with Weird food. I have dining at many 4 and 5 star places, like seafood, good beef, and great ventures in dining.....this was NOT one of those experiences. The steak as Pat B said looked smaller than advertised and while the fries were good- they weren't that Flipping good. Very surprised if this concept makes it. When I want PORK do you mean there isn't even a Pork Chop on the Menu? They didn't even have pulled pork on the Menu when we went.. I think Chefs Really go off the deep end with a Menu like this were EVERYTHING is for Only Culinary Snobs. Call me crazy but I want food I recognize and for Value a HH like Flo's Where Everything is HALF OFF including Yummy food............. So disappointed in this Concept. Even if i was Offered a FREE Meal here I would just skip it. Meh- I have experienced better Way better.
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Courtney B.
The Hubby and I were able to come for dinner last night, and we enjoyed it. We started with the duck fat fries with the egg and Bearnaise, it was very very good. The Bearnaise was very tarragon flavored, which I liked. I had the crispy chicken thighs the Hubby had a burger and we both enjoyed our meals. I appreciate well seasoned food, but my meal was over salted a bit too much. Other than that, it tasted great. The fingerlings were awesome and the chicken skin was sooo crisp, very good! I liked that the use of fresh herbs stood out, but didn't take over. We finished with the creme brulee and it was also very good, thick rich custard, smooth, perfect.
(4)
Kimberly M.
This may end up in my fave restaurants list. A group of us went here for our little dinner club one night. It's a cute, farmhouse feel with a cool bar and open kitchen and I'm not gonna lie, we chose this because I love the name : Salty Sow. It's different and almost comfort food amped up. As in, the pig has style, so make her fancy for the night. That's what I love. The chef twists a simple pork shoulder and makes it a little more fancied and decks it out in a little cast iron pot. We had sangria, margaritas, a old fashioned and wine with dinner. Our apps were the deviled eggs and fritters. We know how to represent the piggy kingdom! My mom had the halibut and it was divine. We ordered the biscuits, as well. No one left hungry or dissatisfied; in fact we all loved it. Our waiter was sweet, attentive and knew his drinks and menu very well. I have some food allergies and he made sure to explain how it could be, well, fixed to this swines seemingly picky ways. We shared the bananas foster beignets.. A must but a 'must share' because they are sweet and rich. Oink. Oink.
(5)
J G.
I took my dad here for Father's Day after discovering their happy hour on the Whistl app for iPhone. What a great find! We started with a couple drinks. My dad got one of their local craft brews ($4) which he enjoyed very much. I was a little more adventurous and tried the Maple Old Fashioned ($6). It was excellent. It wasn't too sweet, and the maple added a nice subtle flavor that complimented this iconic drink very well. The single massive ice cube was a nice touch, allowing me to sip it through the meal without having to worry about it being watered down. We got a couple happy hour items along with the drinks. We tried the Spit Roasted Suckling Pig Taco with sweet onion slaw, pickled onions, smoked tomato salsa, and cilantro aioli. It was huge! One could almost be a meal in itself. It was delicious. Definitely one of the best tacos I've ever had. The toppings really added to the savory flavor of the pork. We also had the Honey Rosemary Dipped Fried Chicken a with Cat Head sweet potato biscuit, as recommended by our wonderful waitress. It came with a couple massive pieces of fried chicken bathing in a thick, delicious gravy. The chicken was very juicy, and not greasy at all. We would definitely get this again. For dinner, my dad got the Crispy Skin Salmon with lentils, thin beans, red wine sauce, and i asked the waitress what their best swine was. She recommended the Milk-Braised Pork Shoulder with white beans, escarole and Pecorino. My dad really enjoyed the salmon. It was pretty much what you'd expect from a nice piece of salmon, mild in flavor, very fresh, nice natural color. The pork shoulder was also really good. It sat in a sauce with the beans, escarole and Pecorino, letting me take a bite with each of the other things. The meat was very succulent, and paired my old fashioned quite nicely. We will definitely be coming back to this restaurant very soon. If you're a foodie like me and always looking for a great place with food at a great price, definitely check out the Whistl app for Phone! Happy Eatings
(5)
Angel L.
I could definitely say this is one of my favorite places. Not only is the food amazing, the staff is awesome! My go-to item is the beef shoulder. It makes you feel so homey and I'll be sending my boyfriend there for that when I'm sick. We've tried many items but haven't gotten to everything yet. Start with the eggplant fries and the truffled deviled eggs! They also have a tasting menu that is changed every week. I've been very pleased with that so far because I like to have a variety of things. The happy hour is great too! They serve awesome pork shoulder tacos with a fried egg inside and its my favorite. Sadly, those are only available during happy hour. But who cares! Happy hour is the best hour :)
(5)
Erica G.
We absolutely love everything about this place! The food is amazing and the service is always perfect. Our family from the UK said it was the best meal they have ever eaten.
(5)
Marcia G.
As a native Texan, I find this place reminds me of home. Their collard greens are better than my Grandmother's. The pork belly is OMG amazing. Love the unique cocktails with my favorite being the Curly Tail which has chili peppers frozen into the ice cube so your drink gets spicier as you drink it. The PV Salad is easily one of the best salads I have ever eaten in my life. Outstanding service, delicious food, casual yet upscale vibe. What's not to love?
(5)
Gregory O.
Delightful, delicious, and divine! This was the first stop my wife and I popped into on our weekend trip to Scottsdale. As soon as we sat down the waitress tried to get us in for the tail end of happy hour which put a smile on my face immediately. My wife, our friend and I ordered a couple signature cocktails a beef shoulder taco and some deviled eggs. The taco was tender, flavorful and surprisingly big! The only downer to this mouthwatering side was that there was only 1 of them for a $5 price tag, but it was very good and astonishingly large. I am not a huge fan of deviled eggs but I'll always try something once and I was pleasantly surprised with the small bite i took. Now for the main coarse. I ordered the pork chop, my wife went with the french dip and we both quenched our thirsts with a couple beers. No complaints on the french dip or the pork chop but when I wasn't really feeling my beer selection the waitress happily exchanged it for another. Overall my impression of Salty Sow was awesome! The service was above and beyond, with a promptness that impressed my whole party. The food was pretty good and the atmosphere was very comfortable. I would absolutely come back here and I highly recommend this gastro pub to anyone looking for some delicious cocktails and good eats.
(4)
Henry O.
I drove by this place many times and it never really stands out. One night i was on yelp and came across this place. Decided to start reading and research this place. It sounded interesting so i wanted to give it a try. A buddy of mine wanted to grab dinner so i said lets try the salty sow. the ambiance was different, but in a good way. Sat at the bar and ordered a drink. I forgot what it was, but it wasn't too bad. Unfortunately i wasn't too hungry so i just ordered the mini lamb burger off of the happy hour menu and i also wanted to try the duck fat fries that everyone talks about. Lamb burger was pretty delicious but the duck fries werent that great. My buddy got the tacos and he that they were delicious. Hes a hard very person to please, but he was impressed as was I. I went back again a few days later with a different buddy of mine whos in the resturant business. He ordered the tacos too and he was impressed. I had the fried chicken and it was delicious! The touch of rosemary was refreshing in the chicken. Im surprised that a restaurant like this is in this area. I would expect it to be somewhere closer to old town, they def dont get the recognition that they deserve. Everyone ive asked that lives in AZ hasnt heard about it, the Salty Sow should do some more advertising. This place really is a a real gem and i hope they stay for a very long time.
(4)
Crystal L.
No kids menu. I don't bring my kids. Go to Happy Hour and get the Fried Chicken. You will not be dissapointed. Go to reverse happy hour and get the $7 burger. Just go to Happy Hour.
(5)
Mark H.
Had date night last night with the Mrs. Every dish was fantastic. Started with the deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes and guacamole. The guac was awesome. Wife PV salad, good as always. I had a special suckling pig and a side of wild rice and cauliflower. Wow. Ended with the bananas foster beignets. Thanks to Beth and her great staff for a wonderful night out!
(5)
Ana J.
This is my second time giving this place a chance. But both times, especially this last time has been subpar in both management and food. The decor was good (except for the lighting). But with the constant overcrowding around the table, by staff, and the horribly mixed classic 70s rock (which did not go with the atmosphere) it felt short of anything you'd expect to be decent. The food overall was not what you'd want it to be. It's a farmhouse restaurant that just seems like it's trying to upstage itself. The duck fries are NOT that great, and not worth the price. I had a fish platter and it was overly seasoned, had a ton of unnecessary asiago cheese on it and the veggies were overcooked. Everything else just fell flat. Don't let the reviews hype this place. Honestly, it's not worth the money nor the time.
(2)
Adele H.
Went during happy hour and had $2 off drinks and $5 apps. Nice for our bill. We all enjoyed our dinners. French dip was incredibly tender. Pork ragout over polenta was great. Brussel sprout caesar salad was really different, but good as well. The lamb burger was good, but not cooked as ordered, so it was dry. We recommend you order rare if you want medium rare. If we're in the area, we'll return. It's a 50 minute drive for us, but I've wanted to try the Salty Sow for a year now.
(4)
Tatyana K.
I have been to Salty Saw 3 times so far: first for the spring Restaurant week - both food and service were amazing , but the items on the Restaurant week menu were not on a regular menu, so it is disappointing we cant have them again. Last week i came back to salty Saw for my birthday dinner and they had the $25 Chef tasting menu - what a feast that was! We started with chilled cucumber soup, followed by tacos, then our party split and most people had pork shoulder with pork belly and grits, and my boyfrient ordered halibut. There was no wrong answer there - everything was delicios. Finished with super amazing brownies. And all of that was $25 per person. Unbelievable....My boyfriend"s parents are well travelled and accustomed to fine dining and they were saying that was one of the best meals they ever had. Oh, and we got there before Happy Hour ended - $5 wine is not too bed either. It was so good we came back for dinner a few days later. This time I had pork belly with collard greens( cooked perfectly )which was very tasty, but my new obsession is the beer they have - Full Moon ,a tastier version of Belgian white. Will be back for that soon
(5)
Luna L.
We finally made it to Salty Sow and will definitely be back. We started with drinks at their great open air bar . When we decided to eat , we were lucky enough to get Kayla as a server. We started with the duck fries and truffled eggs, both were delicious.For dinner, we had the crispy chicken thighs which we're amazing and the shredded pork as well. Food was delicious and the restaurant has a great feel. Kayla took great care of us and was very informative. Unfortunately we were too full and missed out on dessert. What a great addition to the PV area.
(5)
Beccy S.
Me and a friend went for happy hour and dinner here at 5.30 and it was packed! very popular place and for all the right reasons. We asked for a table and they said 15 minutes so we grabbed a drink at the bar. It was crazy busy and we ordered a mule and a miss piggy to drink. Both good but I have had them before here and they didnt garnish them like they did before, probably because they were so busy. We had to go ask for our table 30 minutes later and got sat right away but it took another 10 minutes for a waitress to come, she was very busy but friendly and efficient. We grabbed another round and some appetizers which were delicious on happy hour the deviled eggs and the pate both were really good. For main we ordered the french dip and bacon and eggs. Both were delicious but very filling. We had the lemon bar for dessert and shared which was just right for two people. Also on Fridays they have live music which was really cool too. Definitely would go back just make sure you get there early!
(4)
Cathy C.
UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING! Not only the food but the excellent waiter, Shawn. My son and I went there for the first time tonight and can't wait to go back. We asked Shawn to suggest our food and we went with it, the best meal we have had in a long time. The appetizer, eggplant fries, terrific! My entree, Bacon & Eggs, I have to admit I was nervous to go with it, but was pleasantly shocked. The other meal was Beef Shoulder, so good and such great flavor. And last but not least the dessert, that was probably THE BEST dessert ever, Banana Fosters. Thank you again Shawn, we will see you soon and I will definitely get the Bacon & Eggs again!
(5)
Jennifer S.
Love this place! The decor is great...not overdone, but comfortable. The bartenders were amazing...so much personality and let us try a few things before making up our minds on drinks. The happy hour specials are amazing...you don't want to miss it. Next time, definitely trying some of the delicious sounding and looking food.
(5)
Jennifer C.
A nice find for foodies in an unsuspecting outlot by the Walmart. Service was great and the food was even better. We ordered the Fried Green Tomatoes at the recommendation of the server. Unfortunately the app arrived at our table after the salad due to a lost ticket in the kitchen which is the only reason why I give this restaurant 4 stars instead of 5. The Farm Salad was wonderful and my mom mentioned the dressing was probably the best she's ever tasted and was big enough for us to share. I ordered the Bacon & Eggs which was rich and delicious. Mom ordered the Bacon wrapped pork filet and the flavor permeated throughout the meat. It had unbelievable flavor. I had the Full Moon Belgium Wheat which was really nice if you like belgium wheat beers. Salty Sow was an amazing find.
(4)
Patricia J.
That meal and evening could not have been more perfect!!! We had bone marrow with herbs arugula to spread on toasted bread that I will have again for sure since it's hard to find; the milk braised pork shoulder with white beans and escarole that was SO flavorable and the pork could not have been more tender; pickled red and golden beets with goat cheese and pistachios that I will now do at home because adding the goat cheese and pistachios will make them so much more inviting to a lot of people who won't try beets; crisped brussel sprout leaves that are so unique..... and a salted caramel with sweet crème fraiche.... the Williamette Pinot Noir was a good price too... This place could not get any better!!!!! Loved out seating; Beth the manager who checked with us many times; Brenda our waitress who was excellent and another manager spoke to us as we left. This is going to be a place we go back to many times!
(5)
Jenny W.
My fiance and I ate here last night and I was reminded why I love it. Their menu is unlike most menus in the Valley. There are an assortment of things I normally would not try but somehow the folks at Salty Sow know how to make them taste just right. Last night I had their porchetta sandwich which was a special for that evening. The sandwich was huge, in fact I could only eat half, which meant the other half went with my very happy fiance to work today for lunch. It might have been big but it was really, really tasty. We also shared the brussel sprout leaves as an appetizer. You heard right. Leaves. There are pieces of brussel sprouts and some brussel sprouts leaves all baked and crispy with an incredibly sweet sauce smothered on top of them. If you go there -- you have to try them. I'm not usually a huge brussel sprouts fan but these are incredible. For those with adventurous appetites, this is your spot! They also had fun cocktails on their menu. Definitely worth a visit.
(4)
Jeff F.
Not terrible but very expensive and a bit of an odd presentation. I stopped in for lunch the other day and sat at the bar. I found the menu a bit confusing but finally settled on the porkbelly with collard greens. It arrived quickly. The plate was a 5 inch square plate with what was perhaps a 3 oz. piece of porkbelly sitting on top of about a cup of collard greens. For $12.00. What was odd, was the porkbelly was sitting in a good half inch of the liquid from the greens, but all I was given was a fork to eat it with and there was also no bread. Did I mention it was $12.00? At lunch? I asked for some bread and they brought it out quickly. The pork belly was pretty good although a bit on the dry side. The collards were just fine but it's hard to mess up collard greens isn't it? I asked for the menu again and now I noticed that everything is a la carte, even on the lunch menu. So I guess I was supposed to order a side of potatoes for an additional six bucks. As another Yelper has pointed out, this is after all a restaurant sitting in front of the Walmart so this all seems a bit pretentious. Look, I don't mind paying for good food in the least but I do object to being presented with a tapas sized portion when I order an entree, particularly when it is involving such low food cost items as pork belly and collard greens. Seriously, come on guys, what is your food cost on this dish? I'll guarantee you it's under two bucks. In my book, that's a rip-off. Anyway, I'm not really sure Paradise Valley needs such a precious restaurant but I guess time will tell. I left hungry and $16.00 poorer. Finally, I don't get this recent bizarre and unwelcome trend I've observed recently of nice (and expensive) restaurants not serving bread . What's up with that? If you're going to serve traditional European/American food and charge a lot of money, bring some nice artisan bread to the table.
(2)
Lauren T.
Sean was one of the best waiters I have had in a long time. Not to mention the food was phenomenal!!! I can't wait til my trip to Austin so I can visit the salty sow again. Awesome night!
(5)
Desert R.
Had the ribeye because I'm not the biggest pork fan but my party was. My steak would be equivalent to Denny's, Friday's or any other cheaper chain. Thankfully it's about the sow.
(1)
James S.
I sauntered in to the Salty Sow...and was hit by the "Sewer Smell" that others are posting about. The building was totally renovated, and they screwed up something in the bathrooms. Besides that, the restaurant isn't sure what it wants to be. Limited menu. Unhealthy choices (duck fat fries?) I got the lamb burger for $14. Are you going to be a gourmet restaurant or have a variety of items and prices on the menu? From the name, I expected pulled pork sandwiches and the like. But none was to be found. It really needs to figure out what it's going to be. And fix that sewer smell!
(2)
Kim B.
We live in the neighborhood and decided to finally give this a try. The menu isn't that much different from when my mom was growing up in the midwest on the farm, so the selection was familiar with her. The building is beautifully done. Very pleasant inside and comfortable ambience. The open concept kitchen is something we both like and enjoy watching. Service wasn't too quick considering the number of employees on the floor. We were in an hour before dinner rush with few patrons seated. There seemed to be a mix up with servers, I am assuming because the server assigned to our table was running late and they didn't know if he was showing. When he got on the floor, he seemed nervous but very nice and informative. I ordered a salad which cost $13 and my dinner partner had the roast beef sandwich which was $14. Food was good but nothing spectacular and terribly overpriced, esp for the size portion. We opted for a dessert of the strawberry cornmeal shortcake. Again, for $6.50 greatly overpriced for strawberries, whipped cream, and a piece of cornmeal bread. The one thing that really put us off was the server constantly having to move his hair out of his eye and he kept wiping his mouth, I think because of how much he was sweating. Touching your hair and face w/out washing your hands is a big no-no in the food industry. He proceeds to brings us silverware and keeps our drinks full with disgusting hands. We also watched one of the female servers as she kept getting the hair out of her eyes. A revisit to food handlers policies is warranted. Truly unappetising - we didn't want to touch much. Both of us washed our hands as soon as we got home. We were quite un-impressed with the entire experience. Something I guess comes with the territory when there is 30 + years of food industry experience between my dinner partner and I. We pay attention to detail and the little things. I give 3 stars only because our main meal had a good taste. We both agreed the over-priced menu and the unsanitary practices of the servers deemed it not worth returning.
(3)
Kristi S.
Finally a restaurant in the PV area that rocks. I am a tough critic and this place pleasantly surprised me. Hubs and I went to the happy hour in the middle of the week and got the fried Brussels sprouts, pork belly taco, beef shoulder taco, kale chicken salad, the deviled eggs, and two brews on tap. Everything was just 5 bucks (except the salad) and let me tell you everything was delicious!!! MUST TRY! Also fantastic service, and really cool atmosphere!
(5)
Allen W.
Only here for HH, but it's great. Brussel sprouts appetizer is sublime. Tacos are solid and an unexpectedly good fried chicken and sweet potato biscuit. A great choice for a slightly upscale dinner. Probably a touch better than Roaring Fork at this point, and for the location, its probably the best option.
(5)
Gena M.
Absolutely fabulous dinner! The service was superb! Our waitress was knowledgeable and friendly and the food lived up to every expectation. The bourbon bread pudding was incredible. Will come back again, not a problem
(5)
Brian S.
Went here with a group for the 2014 Fall Arizona Restaurant Week. I started with the Sangria - which was unique and delicious. The I had the Louisiana Boudin Fritters, the Idaho Rainbow Trout with an awesome sauce, and the Butterscotch Budino with Salted Caramel for desert. Everything was amazingly good!
(5)
Andre E.
This review is not for the food but for the establishment itself. The wife and I seen this locale had just opened right in front of the Wal-Mart. Now seeing that it also next door to Outback Steakhouse I wasn't expecting to much.....however I was surprised at the Ambiance. The outdoor seating is very nice.....and the Indoor seating has great booths with high tables attached to them. I have been to a couple of restaurants like this in Illinois and I really like the setup. The mood lighting is also very good....and it provides a very nice romantic atmosphere. I will give this place a try for lunch and dinner and at that time I will update this review to talk about the food and service. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!
(4)
Hilary R.
$7 for a beer??? I'm sorry, but that is ridiculous! I was excited to see my favorite beer on tap, Four Peaks peach ale, but why pay $7 when I can go to four peaks and pay $4.50? That being said, I was excited about the restaurant in general and I liked it. It has a very cool vibe, which is lacking in the PV mall area, so this very much appreciated. Also, all of the food we ordered was great! We were there for happy hour and we did not get the tacos, I think they were $5 each for one small taco, that seems too pricey! I think in the Phoenix/Scottsdale market, other similar restaurants are a little more competitive with their pricing. Overall, I know I will be back, but maybe not as often since it is a little pricey. I also agree with the other reviewer who said there should be a kids menu!
(4)
Angela C.
This place is awesome!!!! They have fun cocktails, so make sure to sample a couple. For starters, you simply must get the duck fat fries! They are the best I've had and the 110 minute egg they are served with is sooooo good! For dinner our table ordered the lamb burger, seared ahi and the slow roasted beef - all entrees were delicious. The lamb burger was my favorite. For dessert we had the butterscotch boudino and it was so incredible that I can't wait to go back and have another. We will definitely return!
(5)
Debbie S.
I had heard good and bad about this place but decided to give it a try. I must say that our server- Tony made the visit an exceptional one. His personality was wonderful and we tried everything he suggested. We split the fish and chips and the pork sandwich. Both were delish. Also tried the butterscotch thingy for dessert and the banana beignets. I have never heard my husband utter the words- Oh wow when it came to a dessert but those banana goodies did it. So we will go back for more Tony soon!! Gotta try the brussel sprout dishes for sure.
(4)
Amy T.
First time we went here we found a strange menu and tiny expensive weak drinks. Second time the service was not good so we left after spending $15 on 2 tiny weak drinks. Tried it again last night - we had a coupon for a free entree. $75 for a brussel sprout salad that was so tough it hurt my jaw - yes it was salad - halibut that was soggy & had a topping that tasted like bile, broccolini that was lukewarm & also tough, my boyfriends "steak" wasnt even steak it was roast beef & served in a cookpot instead of a normal plate. What the point of that was, was beyond us. That and 4 drinks. So for $75 we got a salad, one entree & 4 drinks. The atmosphere was the only thing we like about the place.
(1)
Doug P.
This is a great place. You can get things here like nowhere else in the valley. Service is great, the food is consistent, bartenders on point, and the decor is amazing. So far, I've liked everything I've tried. But the standouts were the truffle deviled eggs, green eggs and ham, bananas foster beignets, and Brussels sprout Caesar I'd like to see their version of my favorites lunches; like grilled cheese sandwiches, avocado and chicken club, hot wings, and I guess a beef burger on the dinner menu since I don't really care for lamb burgers. Lastly, that Brussels sprouts Caesar deserves to be on a chicken breast sandwich or even a burger. It's freaking amazing! I'll be back for sure to see what their chefs come up with next. I am deducting 1-star for not having a burger. Do they deserve that... maybe not, but Ill give it back when they give in to my food extortion!
(4)
Sandy B.
We love the different foods and server Dana is great!
(5)
Allen S.
This place is a MUST! The service is 2nd to none and the food is off the chart. You will not be disappointed.
(5)
Cindy S.
Stumbled onto this nice restaurant. The service was a tad slow but the food was AMAZING. Some of the combinations of flavors weren't a natural choice for me--but after one taste I was sold. My second time back I found my favorite salad of all time.
(4)
Adam B.
Like Crystal says "Just go to happy hour" Thats because the $ per ounce of food here is astronomical. Beef shoulder is tasty($16), pretty small though. They serve it in a cooking pan with the veggies and taters, which are also 'lil nibbles. Got the deviled eggs, good stuff. So good that I ordered another round after I mowed down the entree like it was an appetizer.($6+$6=$12) My lady got the petite bone-in filets, which were tasty.($14? I think) She was going to get the pork shoulder but it had white beans in the sauce and they wont leave them out. Kinda weird, but whatevs. Might go back for happy hour....
(3)
Melanie P.
We are locals and were looking for a new locally owned place to try. We ended up here. It was okay. It was too noisy. Our waiter was very helpful and upbeat. The food was okay - but nothing to rave about. We probably won't come back.
(2)
Angie A.
Loved there happy hour! The fries were good but not spectacular my favs were the fried chicken and the beef taco. We also had the banana foster beignets for dessert which was a great way to finish. Going to have to come back to try the other desserts and reg menu.
(4)
Justin B.
Everything we ate was delicious. Service and atmosphere was great. Quickly went into my top 5 valley restaurants for date night.
(5)
Fernando E.
The food was very good!! Everything we ordered was tasty. The service was excellent! Highly recommend this place.
(4)
Diana A.
I could not believe how good the food and service is at the Salty Sow. Our waiter Michael explained how the food was prepared and we asked for his recommendations, what a patient and wonderful server! The fried chicken appetizer was so good when I took the first bite I could not wait to eat more. I think I was shaking it was so good! I wanted more and more... My friend and I also shared the brussel sprout leaves, fabulous! and the french fries and a pork taco and side of guacamole. The best I ever had! I can't wait to go back and try some other items on the menu. I feel so fortunate to be seated in this restaurant because once the word gets out I know there will be people waiting to get in for a fabulous gastronomical experience! Did you know the chef has a James Beard award? Hallelujah! What a fun time I had eating at this establishment!
(5)
Ilya K.
The open kitchen really allows you to get an appreciation for how much the chefs run around and never stop. The food was superb. The triple fried fries were astounding and surprisingly light. The braised shoulder brought me back to my childhood. It fell apart under my fork and the taste was immaculate. The lamb burger was succulent and the Brussels sprout cesear is a light option that had amazing flavors. The only downside of this place is that it is very loud and hard to hear the people you are eating with.
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Amanda K.
This place is perfect if you want to take someone out and show them some cuisine that's bound to impress. I work in the area and heard it was new, open for dinner only and wanted to try it out, so I took my boyfriend here for a date night and immediately when I walked in, the atmosphere was so relaxing, yet intriguing. It almost felt intimate. The place used to be a gross ass China Buffet and it's completely flipped into a superior dining atmosphere. As soon as I walked in, the hostesses were extremely kind and professional. Amy was our server and she was very, very helpful and knew the menu very well. Anything she was unsure of that we asked about, she made sure to find us the correct answer. She helped us out with the menu and we started out with the Charcuterie board (thankfully she helped us to correctly pronounce it). I've had meat and cheese boards before (I'm a huge Postino's fan), but this board was it's own kind. They various meats and cheeses were laid out and listed on the menu and most of it was all made in-house. Extremely impressive. My only critique to this dish was that the bread was a little too thick and toasted for my spreading preference, but everything on that board was devoured. Half the items I never tried, so I felt like the Sow educated me a little and helped me to explore my pallet. I've never seen a menu like this before and I'm told that it's always changing. I'd highly recommend this place to my friends that have more sophisticated and open minded pallets than myself. I ordered the chili rubbed tuna. The fish was perfectly seasoned and seared and I couldn't help but get a shred of the roasted tomato in every bite of the green chile grits. You could taste the chile rub on the tuna in every bite. The combination was something I'd never think of. My boyfriend got the blackened red fish and I can't speak for him, but his plate was completely cleaned. Overall, the place was stellar! We loved our server, Amy, and we'll be going back again sometime to check out their Chef's menu tasting for only $25. What a great experience in such a wonderful location! Highly recommend this place if you're open to trying new things!
(5)
Jessica W.
Not impressed. Decor: good. Service: great. Food: this is really the best you can do? I went to Salty Sow during restaurant week. I was honestly pretty excited about my meal. I got a Copper State Mule to start (good, but not anything special - vodka, ginger beer, lime on ice). My first course was an endive salad. Pretty flavorless, except for the bleu cheese which overpowered everything. My second course was suckling pig topped with a fried egg. It was easily the most disappointing part of my meal. I don't know what part of the pig I was eating, but it was not appetizing. Some of it was chewy, some was tender (good), some of unrecognizable (not good at all). The fried egg added absolutely nothing to the dish. The steamed cabbage at the bottom of my plate lacked basic salt and pepper. For desert, I had homemade ricotta cheese that was topped with honey, dates, golden raisins, and cranberries with a side of toasted baguette. I'm all about simple deserts, but this, although good, did not wow me. Portion sizes were small and I felt like I was paying a lot for what I got (even at restaurant week prices). It may be a good place to grab a drink with friends, but as far as food goes, I think you'd have a much better meal elsewhere.
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Chris M.
the food is very good but $24 for 4 scallops? really... at least let me know that it is just an app and not a main course
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Greg M.
The Salty Sow has a great atmosphere but it's a bit over priced & not a very good value. We ordered the charcuterie and cheese board, which was very good. The service was very prompt. However, I asked the waiter for a recommendation between one of two salads for my entree. Based on his recommendation I chose the Trout Salad, which was good but was very small and was only half the size of the other salad for the same price. Unfortunately this left me not feeling very satisfied, particularly since I spent $40 for two drinks, a small salad and an appetizer split 4 ways. If I'm spending that much I shouldn't be leaving the restaurant hungry.
(2)
Greg H.
great take on bbq comfort food. a gourmet twist at every corner with a great, relaxed decor and well versed staff.
(5)
Asa U.
I only had one appetiser but love the place! Contemporary meets southwest style restaurant is so trendy. I'll post a review when I get a chance to try an entree :-)
(4)
Cheryl B.
I have been here a few times now, and I love the food, atmosphere and service. The crispy brussel sprouts and pork shoulder are my favs.
(5)
Seth K.
Great food, excellent service, nice interior design & patio. But best of all, they figured out the perfect volume for their music! You can actually talk to the person across from you!
(5)
Tim A.
Best place I've been to in several years. Didn't even realize it was Restaurant Week, but did one of their three course specials, had the beet salad, cod and butterscotch dessert. Everything was amazing, had the eggplant and deviled eggs for apps, also very good. Service was fantastic and a nice looking place with live music that wasn't too loud. My friends all enjoyed it as well. Will be back soon.
(5)
Maria G.
Eating here was a treat. The service was great, and food even better. The drink I had was a bit light. I describe the food as American soul food, with a unique flare. When I mean American soul food, from different parts of our great country, like collard greens, beet salad and pistachio, pork belly entrees, fried veggies, beignet and ice cream, which is what I had and all foods that may not be the healthiest, but oh so good in taste. This will be a place to return to, to venture other tasty dishes.
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Amy R.
Fun place to go for hh. They have a good selection and good prices. This is now my go to place since sanctuary raised their hh prices. Try the street tacos they are delicious and good sized. I haven't been here for dinner yet but hope to soon and will update my review
(4)
L A.
love this place so far. I've been here for my birthday and ordered the bone marrow to start. No other places offer that kind of food, so you better try it. I had the pork shoulder and it was delish. The dessert was awesome...it was like a banana fritters with vanilla ice cream...yummmy!! I also like the ambience. Everything looks brand new. Service was great. I want to go back here for happy hour or when they have a 4-course dinner menu offer or something. You'll save money that way and get to try more of what they have to offer.
(4)
Douglas N.
Given the location of this place it offers a nice variety of food choices. It's a mix between business and casual and pretty fancy so it's a nice atmosphere. I'll give it another chance before I decide if I'll go there frequently or on special occasions.
(3)
Stewart J.
Really good!! Do yourself a favor and order the pork belly......or anything for that matter
(5)
Amy S.
I would give them 5 stars, but I think their dishes are really tiny, and they need more vegetarian options. Other than that, I LOVED this place! They had good beer on tap, our waitress was GREAT, and the food we ordered was really yummy. I was really disappointed they were out of the cauliflower casserole, as that's why I went in, to try it. And the one salad I ordered, I wasn't a big fan of, so the waitress felt so bad, she sent the manager over who gave me a $10 gift card so I'd come back. I didn't even complain!!!! That was really good customer service!!! I will definitely be going back!!!
(4)
Jeff W.
The charcuterie board was way on point.. And the Pork Prime Rib was absolutely fantastic.. Ill give em five when they get a kids menu rolling..
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Gary R.
Great atmosphere, eclectic menu, great service at a fair price. Everything I like in a restaurant. The goat cheese fritters were amazing, but need to ask for more bread if you order. The crispy thighs were good, but looking forward to ordering more items off their varied menu.
(4)
Suzanne H.
This is a great place to eat. It is one of those in the middle places-not that cheap, not that pricey-but you will love it. they have some very interesting items here. The Happy Hour is probably one of the best around. I cannot believe their loyalty program, either. I am blown away by it. I actually eat here a ton, and unknowingly, I was put on their "super loyal customer" list and they have these amazing, pretty much free events for us every so often. I spent 25 year doing restaurant interiors and I love the exterior and interior design as well. But mostly it's the food. These guys just "get it." One of the owners was at the last loyalty event and I told him how much I appreciated the service, the food, the design of the place and he was just so nice, so approachable about everything. I have no idea what his name is..if this is ownership reading, it is the one of the guys from TX who is short and stocky. I cannot tell you how much his effusive thanks meant to me. I ate here Sunday with a party of 8 after that loyalty happy hour. I had no idea they had this Pork Porchetta thing on Sunday only. It was so delicious. I don't like pork much, but I knew my husband did and we went with a big party and just had a blast. Everyone but me and another person ordered the Pork Porchetta. I had the lemon sole special and the other non pork person had the always good halibut. Jeez, this place is just awesome..the service, the food, the atmosphere. If you are coming from out of town to AZ, I highly recommend it. Luv you, Salty Sow!
The halibut and the Brussels Sprout Caesar salad was awesome! Great wine list! Decor is fabulous! We will be back!
(4)
Gary B.
I got to check this cool restaurant a few weeks ago. The staff could not have been nicer or more professional. The sustainable menu is very nicely done and is geared towards comfort foods with varying combinations of textures and flavors not usually found around here. To be honest I do not usually go for this type of menu and can be pretty picky. That being said, I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed everything I tasted. I did not try the Roasted Bone Marrow dish that someone ordered. I could not help thinking that my dogs would have loved the Bone Marrow. I also bypassed the "Things in a Jar" section. I'm just not "there" yet and will refrain from further comments. We sampled many of the popular items that other Yelpers had mentioned, i.e. the Duck Fat Fries, the Muscles, the roasted beets and of course, the lamb burger. They were all deliscious. The star of the show was the crispy brussel sprout leaves. Savory charred edges with a light delicate crunch. YUMMY! I had one of the special entrees which may have been created for the Restaurant week. It was an amzing halibut topped with asiago. There would be no left overs this night. We finished up with the Bananas Foster Beignets which were light and toasty with decadently tasting vanilla ice cream and honey. I would highly recommend this unique and comfortable experience for anyone looking for something a little different and definitely rewarding!
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Michael C.
This place is pretty new and is amazing. Love the decor and layout. The whole style is southern style but chic. I ordered the prime rib sandwich and it was amazing, along with the avacado and fried green peppers. Service was great, extremely prompt! They have an eclectic drink list and good wine to choose from, a tad high on the wine but not too crazy. I'm looking forward to coming back when it cools down as they have a great patio area with misters that looks just perfect for happy hour.
(5)
Kasey P.
Everything here is AMAZING elegant elevated southern comfort food. And the BEST drinks. Come for happy hour!
(5)
Gillian B.
I really want to give this place 3.5 stars because that's what it deserves, but I'll bump it up to 4 stars. I have been here many, many times over the last 6 weeks and I think I have a good sense of this place. First all, I have never had a bad server here. Not once. I don't know how that's possible, but it's true. They are always very warm and attentive. They are around when you need them and leave you alone when you need to carry on a conversation. A few of them have made some poor menu suggestions, but taste in food is sometimes subjective, so you can't hold that against them. The decor is really fun! Modern, but comfortable and definitely not Scottsdale. The music selection drives me crazy though. There is never any theme. One night I'm listening to great oldies and then I'm listening to hair bands from the 80s, and yet another night I'm listening to grunge from the 90s. Pick a theme, or genre, and stick with it. The food is either very good or very bad (kind of like that old nursery rhyme: "When she was good, She was very very good, But when she was bad she was horrid!") Every single taco I have ever had here has been completely inedible, if only because the meat is completely dried out. I was really bummed too, because they put a yummy fried egg on top, which adds a twist to it. So, avoid the happy hour tacos. The crispy brussel sprouts dish should be removed from the menu. They finely chop the brussel sprouts into confetti and fry them. The fried bits dissolve in your mouth in a weird way and all you can taste is the oil. Every once in awhile, you get a big chunk of brussel sprout that wasn't cut into a small bit and ends up frying for a very short period of time (making it raw, hard, and taste like brussel sprouts, which is not a good thing). All I can say is avoid it; no modification can fix what's wrong with that dish. The deviled eggs are done completely wrong, in my opinion. Some people love to have tons of yellow egg filling for their deviled eggs. Others are minimalists. I'm a proportionalist. I don't want there to be so much filling that the damn egg tips over (and they do). I took half the egg off of each and spread it on toast, which was actually pretty good. Do not get the tasting menu! At $25, you would think it would be a great deal, but it's only worth $15. Each "course" (that's being generous) is literally only two bites (delicious bites). I still had to order a meal after I paid all that money for Costco size samples. I absolutely love the Rosemary's Piglet. It's a cocktail with pomegranate juice, rosemary syrup, and champagne. it's heaven! HOWEVER, they put a HUGE (size of your fist) ice cube with rosemary leaves in the drink, which only allows for a tiny bit of alcohol. If you order any drink here, make sure you ask for no ice cubes. The ice cube wastes precious space and is actually big enough to assault your nose or eye. Moving on, the food that is good is a long list! The fried chicken is out of this world (the sweet potato biscuit that comes with the fried chicken has been mostly good, but there have been times when it came out hard as a rock--if they made it smaller, this probably wouldn't happen)! The lamb burger is orgasmic, and even though they gave me a really bad stomach ache from being so rich, the fries are heaven as well. They have really good happy hour prices for specific drinks and dishes. I've also never had a bad cocktail here. I can honestly say my only bad experience was during restaurant week. Each course took 30 minutes to get. The manager paid for one of my cocktails, but being there for 2 hours to get an appetizer, salad, dinner, and dessert was a bit painful. I haven't had that problem since. So, after a very long review, I would definitely say go and enjoy the place. The food is unique; there's a neighborhood feel to the crowd and the servers, and minus a few bad eggs on the menu, the food and cocktails are delicious.
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Tr R.
I've been in the restaurant biz for over 40 years. This restaurant is AMAZING! From the front of the house (thank you,Beth),to the back of the house, everyone 'gets it." It's VERY hard to find this combination in the Scottsdale area. Service was awesome!(make sure you ask to sit in Lauren's section). There's something on the menu for just about everyone, especially if you consider yourself a "foodie." The whole place has a really good vibe. Teamwork is in it's prime here. Do yourself a favor: take all of your in & out of town guests here...NOW!
(5)
Gary F.
The Salty Sow is located in a strip mall across from Paradise Valley Mall. The interior is spacious, fresh and nicely done. We had the special which was trout with sweat potato and green beans and the pork filet minion wrapped in bacon. These dishes had fresh ingredients and were five star hands down. Prices were around $20 for entries. The menu had some variety but was a comfort food focus around pork. While not crowded the place had many customers and was noisey. If you are looking for a good meal try the Salty Sow.
(5)
Brittney R.
best place for appitizers!!! pricey food but really good
ok, so consistency is key in this day and age, so I went to SS 4.... no 5 times before putting this in writing. first visit: amazing second visit: not amazing third fourth and fifth visits: back on top. my second visit was un amazing enough to delay review because I really want this place to rock it. if I was less dedicated, I may have given a lower score at visit two, and that would have been the end if it. however, such is not the case, and im happy to say I keep going back because they have found their groove at the salty sow. the operation is solid. deviled eggs: amaze-balls pork taco at happy hour: a perfect meal for one roasted bone marrow: tickle your garlic butter fetish
(4)
Jon A.
So, my wife has a class today and informs me that I am in charge of dinner. It is too hot to grill outside, so I asked if I could take her to a nice restaurant? Her eyes popped and said she had heard of a new one in the valley called the Salty Sow. We did a little checking (Yelp) and I was in. Just to make sure we made a reservation on line. Generally, I don't get too excited about a restaurant, but I have to tell you, we had a great experience. From the time we walked through the door to time we left with a smile on our face we were treated like old friends. Tony, our waiter, was attentive and helpful. Our table was cleaned twice while we were there, and I am not a messy eater. We started with the "Crispy Brussels Sprout Leaves". Wonderfully unique and very tasty. I had the "Beef Shoulder Slow-Cooked". It was melt-in-your mouth tender. They gave me a knife, but I think I only used it once. The beef was served on "Smashed Potatoes" and veggies and then topped with a fried egg. So good! My wife had the Halibut. She took one bite and immediate wanted to give me a taste. I feel a little bad, I did not make the same offer. The fish seasoned in a way I had never experienced. It was exceptional. We shared a butterscotch/caramel desert. A perfect end to our meal. We will be returning to the Salty Sow. I highly recommend it!
(5)
Kody L.
Very impressed with their first day! Food was great (Green Eggs & Ham) and Pork Belly Taco! I really like my Maple Glazed Old Fashioned (I can't remember if that was the exact name but I'm sure you can figure it out) was amazing. It's great to have a place like this without having to drive down Scottsdale Ave to get to it. I just might have found my new favorite hang.
(5)
Michelle P.
Great new find around PV mall! Finally a place that is new and interesting. Awesome patio! We will be back for sure! Happy hour from 4:30-6:30pm, $5 beers and bites. Cute place and good food!
(4)
Alexhandra H.
Delicious! Like one of the other reviewers wrote, many of the items on the menu are for adventurous diners, which is exactly what I was after! In all honesty, I had every intention of trying multiple courses, but there were too many tasty looking starters that we just ended up ordering 4 apps and drinks between two of us, which were all great. Days later, I can't stop thinking about the duck fat fries and can't wait to go back to try some entrees.
(5)
David S.
The food was very good and I server Michael was very engaging. A fun place to have dinner.
(4)
Lauren E.
Very good food and service! We got a delicious brussel sprout salad with salmon as well as the french dip. It was not our absolute favorite french dip, but it was definitely one of the better ones we have had. Their butterscotch/caramel dessert was absolutely amazing! Great service too. The decor was comfy and laid back.
(4)
Trish R.
Love the staff. Holly the server has great knowledge and guides you through the menu like an Ace! Kevin Bird, GM and bartenders are really nice. So glad they have to come to our neighborhood to up the anty!
(5)
Kris B.
So much delicious food and wonderful cocktails. I would love to just keep going back and trying everything on the menu. It did not seem like a place where you would order fish, but almost everyone in my party did, and they each raved about it. If I go back, I will suggest us all passing our plates so that we can try multiple things in one meal.
(5)
Alex R.
This place had a lot of pork type stuff (of course you knew that). So, bring one of the minority that isn't huge into bacon or pork, I had a long look at the menu before deciding on a burger for my dinner. It was good and very tasty, but the flavors are extremely savory. So you must be ready for that and possibly have a glass of water or something light to drink and not a heavy beer (which I ordered, of course). Alas, it was a decent date night place but not on my favorites list.
(3)
Mike S.
It's ok. Menu maybe a little too southern authentic for me. Steak sandwich nothing to write yelp about : ).
(3)
candee s.
I had dinner at the Salty Sow for the first time and will definitely be back. Thought the truffle deviled eggs were full of flavor. Also had the crisped chicken thighs with potatoes--the chicken was crispy and moist--really some of the best chicken I have ever had--the potatoes were also had a great deal of flavor. A dining companion had the chili rubbed tuna--which she said had wonderful flavor--hope to try that another time.
(4)
David J.
Wife and I LOVE patio dining wherever we can find it. We eat out 3-4 times per week - we have our regulars, but really enjoy trying new places. Were very excited when we first saw this place, menu online looked awesome and thrilled to see they had live entertainment on patio on weekends...Took 2 couples with us last night. Service was very good, food was interesting but sadly, what we'll remember most, is how uncomfortable the patio seating is! They first sat us at a high top picnic-style table - benches with no backs... ladies couldn't do it! We asked to be moved to regular tables and they graciously accommodated us...BUT the small steel chairs were actually PAINFUL to sit in! Granted I'm 6'4" 225 lbs... but all our friends were squirming in their seats trying to find a comfortable position... left as soon as we finished eating due to discomfort, even though we had hoped to stay and enjoy the music for a while... The place has a cool, urban look and feel to it... but when I sit in a chair, I really don't want to FEEL it! Hopefully, they will recognize that comfort is king when trying to get patrons to return, which is the lifeblood of any restaurant.
(2)
T L.
Only suggestion....lets have live music more often. There are so many great local artists and the patio is amazing this time of year.
(5)
Kristi M.
Horrible service. No one had any idea what was going on. Overpriced. Everything took FOREVER to come out. Will definitely not return.
(2)
Elizabeth W.
I have been visiting The Sow since they opened, generally the food is delicious. However, recently their food quality has gone down. I ordered the fried chicken and biscuits, and the chicken was not completely cooked. Additionally, the roast beef sandwich was not as rare as I remember it being which was disappointing because that is one of the non-modifiable items. That sandwich had so much more flavor when it was nice and rare. The tacos on the lunch and happy hour menu are still the best for continuous quality.
(3)
Delo S.
It was our first time there. The service was great at first and then it got worse as the night went on. Our drinks and appetizer came out pretty quickly but we had to wait at least 45 mins for our entrees to be served. We should had said something when the people at the table next to us sat down and got their food before we did. When our food finally arrived it was lukewarm. We ate a few bites and took it home to heat it up. We told the server about it and she didnt say much about it and just said she was sorry. The sad part about it ! It was our 33rd Anniversary. The food was tasty but cold. I might give it another try, maybe happy hour would be good. Very Disappointed!
(2)
Lawrence W.
Not to be missed! If you are a fan of unique, rich, scrumptious fare, this is your place! The food is excellent, and so is the service. Cheers!
(5)
Ethan H.
This is my first official review and let me say I'm glad I was saving it for the Salty Sow. The whole experience including food and service was excellent. The GF and I started off with the Farm Salad and then the Charcuterie Plate of meaty goodness. For our main meal, the GF got the Bone in Filet which had an amazing sauce and was cooked to perfection. I had the 10ounce Lamb Burger which was excellent as well. To top it all off the service was excellent. Our server was very helpful in explaining menu items and giving us suggestions. Thanks, Michael, for the great service! Next time, we will save room for the bananas foster dessert
(5)
Mo L.
My boyfriend and I wanted some appetizers and drinks and decided to try this place out...we were a bit skeptical at first because of the name and the way the building looked, but since it was unique it captured our curiosity. When we walked in the staff was very friendly greeting us and the place looked very upscale and nice. The lighting was relaxing and there was an outdoor patio that was open to the inside of the restaurant which I like, makes the place feel more open. There looked to be managers dressed in business suits walking around helping out the staff which I thought was nice, not sure if they were there because it just opened. We looked at the menu and since we're both natives to Arizona (yes I know rare) we had never heard of some of the things on the menu but wanted to try. We ordered something called Duck Fries, the fries are made in duck fat and vegetable oil and topped with a 110 min egg (looked poached) and came with some kind of bernay sauce, anyway it was fabulous! I ordered a sangria which was very tasty, looked like it was made with mostly white wine and my boyfriend ordered kilt lifter (on tap) which was also excellent. We ordered a spinach and artichoke dip which supposedly came out late (we didn't even notice) so the manager came over and said he took it off the bill. Honestly if they were trying to make an impression they did, this is a great place for couples and families and the food and service are great. We'll be coming back!
(5)
Tina F.
love their biscuits.
(4)
David G.
Overall a decent G-Pub brought to you by Eddie V's restaurants. The good: fresh brioche, tasty roast beef, juicy suckling pig, amazing 110 minute egg, beautiful decor, good location The bad: Flour tortilla taco, not so interesting salmon rillettes The ugly: Lame music, awkward service, limited menu They put forth a good effort and I'm hoping Phoenicians will take to something besides your average boring Fox Restaurant Concepts fare. I'd totally come in here to grab a beer and a nice charcuterie plate. For the love of all that is holy, please play some interesting music. And please, if I hear the term "head (or snout) to tail" or "farm to table" one more time I'm going to puke. It's been done to death guys, and you're about 3 years too late. I didn't experience one thing at the shop that would exemplify either concept.
(3)
Katherine G.
Delicious place for foodies to go! Interesting menu with great specials that change daily!!
(5)
bob g.
Sunday, Father's Day was our 3rd trip to the Sow! Great atmosphere, service and food. We shared the fried chicken app which was very tasty. My wife had the charcuterie, which we couldn't finish and I had the collared greens (the best I've ever had) Our son had the boneless chicken thighs, very tender and moist and his wife had the price fixed tasty menu which was outstanding! H/H is everyday, 4:30-6:30 $5 wines even on Father's Day. Count on us to be back several times.
(4)
Trent S.
AMAZING!!! This is out new favorite restaurant - all the food was delicious, service was amazing. Can't wait to take our friends!
(5)
Jeff W.
We loved the Salty Sow! Great food, service, cocktails & atmosphere! This was our first time & we will definitely be back. The deviled eggs were delicious. We tried the tuna & pork prime rib. Both were fantastic. My favorite new cocktail is the salty sow'r - bourbon / lime juice - incredible! We loved the side dishes too. Great spot to meet friends too!
(5)
John G.
While we were seated immediately, the food service took just shy of an hour. The appetizers were served promptly though, but there was no reason dinner should have taken nearly an hour. All we ordered was two salads and some lentils. We had to leave even before it was served because we had prior plans, and were nearly late. The reason our meal was late was that the kitchen forgot our order and the waitress didn't check on why it took 45 minutes to make two salads. The waitress apologized, but the manager don't even bother to talk with us. I'm certain we will not go back. The appetizers we had weren't that great either.
(1)
Chris S.
This place was amazing! My friend and I kept driving past so decided to finally go in and was blown away. Great atmosphere. The food was different and amazing. And wow the server was awesome! I've been getting bad service at other places and great service sticks out to me! Will be back very soon! Good priced for this amazing food. And try the sangria!
(5)
Donna L.
I tried to make reservations for Mother's Day a week in advance and the person who answered the phone said they weren't taken reservations. We were going to be a party of 6-8 with my elderly parents and I figured it would be better to have reservations since I had family from out of town and I knew they had limited seating for handi-capped since I have been to the Resturant twice and liked the food. We're told they did take reservations when we got there way before the rush but they could not accommodate us since all the seating that was available was high tops obviously not good for elderly people to jump on to. They were not curtious about it at all. Maybe the staff should be better informed and also learn better manners.
(1)
CL C.
Finally some great gastropub fare in the North Phoenix area. Came here for Mother's Day initially dissapointed they changed their brunch buffet to a limited ala carte style menu. But left totally satisfied wanting more. My wife hates brussel sprouts and really enjoyed their salad. Deviled Eggs are as good as people say. But the star of our trip was the Roast Turkey Sandwhich with avocado and a fried egg. It's easy to see the quality and care of the turkey roasted on site. Can't wait to check out their happy hour!
(5)
Nathalie C.
Went for our anniversary. It was good but the food could've been better. The bone marrow was too salty and the entrees were lacking in something. But I would go back for second chance. Great atmosphere!
(4)
Denise E.
Ok this place is truly outstanding ! Third time in 2 weeks. Michael took wonderful care of us again. Everything we have tried has been wonderful. We are working our way through the menu and the drink menu too. If we had this place in Dallas we would eat here once a week especially with waitstaff like Michael. Go try it and let Michael suggest what to have , you won't be disappointed !
(5)
Jeanne D.
Been meaning to try this new restaurant out, glad we finally did. Nice atmosphere, (although a little noisy, we sat at the bar during happy hour.) very friendly and upbeat bartenders and waitstaff. Food was very good, we started out with the mussels which was a special that night. delish....coming from a displaced Jersey girl that means alot, He had the french dip and I had the fish special, nice manageable serving with fresh cabbage slaw ingredients. Happy to find a local hangout in the Paradise Mall area that isn't a chain and adds ambience to our Grey Goose, straight up, extra dry Martinis.
(5)
Sarah A.
Wonderful charcuterie platter. Two types of buttery pate, perfectly crispy/chewy toast, awesome Andouille sausage (two pieces was not enough!), outstanding goat cheese. The farmhouse salad was also excellent. And my first try of a 110-degree egg. Interesting. Cheesy grits were good, but some chipotle or chile would make the much better. Such a pleasant atmosphere and patio. And our server was very friendly, talkative, not rushed, and had great suggestions and opinions about the food. My only wish is, some place would do a choose-your-own charcuterie board: maybe a board with 5 constants and then, like pizza toppings, you pick 5 more from a list. On this list I would include some more pickled things, maybe even some Korean-pickled things like kimchi, and some spicy things.
(5)
Damon B.
Best charcuterie platter in TOWN! The Brussels sprout Caesar salad was ridiculously good. We went on a sunday so we opted for the porchetta roast specail- with crispy skin. FANTASTIC. The star dessert is the bananas foster beignets- the best dessert I've ever had in my life, it almost made me cry...
(5)
Craig S.
Try it! ...OK - We go out to eat a great deal. Phoenix, Scottsdale Az. area. My wife has a co-worker who had a good experience @ The Salty Sow. I do not eat Red meat or Pork. So, just by the name I was skeptical. My wife likes Pork and steak. On 07-12-13 we drove to the 48th and Cactus location. Walked in and had to sit @ the bar for a drink and then they seated us in a booth. While at the bar we commented on the fact, that as it is set up, it allows for a loud dining environment. They were busy. Friday night. We were seated, waited quite a long time before waiter came to the booth. He just finished w/ a group of 18. Manager ( Beth ) came to the booth and apologized for the delay. Very nice and pleasant, asked if we wanted an appetizer. We were going to order one, we took her suggestion and then she stated it was on the house. A nice gesture (peace offering). Made us feel more comfortable. We ate appetizer, it was very good. Our waiter was outstanding - the entree came and it was wonderful. My wife always orders red meat, I order chicken,or fish. 85% of the time my meal is cold, the timing is off and my meal sets under a light. "Both" meals were great and I was happy. There were 2 managers - male & female. Both came to the table to insure fast service. They hit a home run with me. Let me say - that is very unusual for a restaurant that busy and that price point to do. Exception all around effort. It is an open kitchen / full view.
(5)
Tiffany H.
so great to have good food in the neighborhood...not for the diet conscious, but everything we had was tasty!
(4)
Alan C.
Since it recently opened in my neighborhood, I thought I should check it out, even though I wasn't intrigued by the menu online. Wow, I'm glad I came. My wife and I shared a turkey sandwich and brussel sprout salad for lunch. The food was incredibly flavorful. The service was good too. The waiter made beer suggestions that were spot-on for the time of day and temperature. Impressive. I will definitely be coming here often.
(5)
Rebecca A.
Extremely disappointing. 3 of us went on opening night, the food was mediocre, the service was good if you can ignore the waiter watching you all night, and the best part....all 3 of us were sick to our stomachs. We will never go back.
(1)
Terrance H.
Shout out to Salty Sow for an amazing experience. My colleagues and I met up for happy hour here and we left feeling satisfied with the amazing food and great service. Service- Amazing and attentive service! I wish I could remember the individuals name who provided service but he was very easy going, gave great recommendations and kept the refills going of both water and drinks. Food- All around amazing. All of the dishes were fantastic. Truffled Deviled Eggs- If you like deviled eggs make sure to get them... If you don't like deviled eggs.. Get them! You will love them. Duck Fat Fries- Duck Fat and Fries.... Nothing else really needs to be said. Honey Rosemary Dipped Fried Chicken- Man ol man. This dish was phenomenal. The chicken is very well done and biscuit.. perfect. French Dip-Roated Rare- If you enjoy the combo of prime rib, horseradish and au ju then you will love this meal. Perfect spice, and flavors. White Corn Cheese Grits- Great side dish. Big enough to share with quite a few. Fried Green Tomatoes- Solid sharing dish for those who want to be semi Healthy Drinks- All were great! Between the 3 of us we tried the Maple Glazed Old Fashion, Little Larry, Copper State Mule, Mr Shaw and the Petey. I would have to give the nod to the Mr. Shaw. Atmosphere- Lively, busy, fun and slightly loud when it picks up. Comfortable seating, great lighting, anything and everything you could ask for. This may become my new happy hour spot.
(5)
Noor B.
This was great. This restaurant is so pretty inside, and service is very, very good. Definitely stop in for happy hour. The small plates are reasonably priced, and it's fun ordering several things and sharing with everyone. Love, love, LOVE the duck fat fries. They're delicious, and the egg on top is like icing on the cake. Seriously, where have these fries been all my life? Truffled deviled eggs are very good. Crispy chicken thighs are fantastic. If you like fried chicken, get this. The thighs are moist, fried perfectly, and just fantastic. Crispy brussel sprout leaves are a nice side to accompany the chicken. Only thing I would skip are the eggplant fries. They're tender, but they lack flavor. The breading needs some work. They're a good portion size, but I was disappointed, especially since I love eggplant. For dinner, I had the fish special, and it was amazing. I want to say it was trout. Even if you aren't huge on fish, it's worth gambling to see how good Salty Sow can cook it up. This place is worth the drive if you don't like in Scottsdale. Cannot wait to go back and eat half the menu.
(5)
Tricia F.
Although the food isn't exactly up my alley, I come here because they are dog friendly on the patio and their bananas foster beignets are absolutely to die for. The wine list is better than average and the theme and ambiance is very nice and rustic, but done in an upscale way. We will continue to come here for the beignets.. The stuffed mushrooms are OK too, just the bread that they come on is way too stiff.
This restaurant impressed me so much for dinner that I came for happy hour a week later. On our first visit, our server, Mason was great - extremely friendly and attentive! The restaurant was busy and had so much energy! My fubby and I ordered white sangrias and it was amazing! I highly recommend especially since drinking half the glass, I was already feeling the alcohol! I loved their Brussels sprouts and lamb burger! They were so delicious! We also ordered the duck fries - the lamb burger included fries so I regretted ordering the duck fries because we couldn't even devour half of the fries! It was truly a waste. The duck fries were good, but I wouldn't order them again. Even though they were "duck" fries, they were just fries to me with an egg on top - big whoop. The bill came close to $50 which isn't cheap but I noticed they have happy hour so I knew I would be back! A week later, we couldn't stop thinking about Salty Sow. Very little do we go to a new place and we like it enough to add to our restaurant list. Congrats Salty, you made it to our list! We decided to try their happy hour and only ordered happy hour items - it was a big mistake but at least the next time, I know better. We didn't order the lamb burger because it wasn't on the hh menu. Instead, we ordered the Brussels, carnitas taco, fried chicken, chorizo stuffed mushrooms, the eggplant fritters, the catfish taco, and I got a Sedona Sunset drink. My drink was way too strong that I only managed to get in a few sips. The tacos were $5 each - I mean one big taco for $5 and this is a happy hour price! They were ok but I wouldn't order these again - not for that price. The chorizo stuffed mushrooms again were flavorful but I wasn't a big fan. The fried chicken was good but wouldn't come back just for their fried chicken. And the eggplant fritters was just that - fried eggplant. Our server, Kayla, wasn't that attentive either. She took forever to check on us and give us our check and I don't think the restaurant was more busy than the last time we were there. The check totaled $50. My lesson: come back and order the Brussels and lamb burger - and a white sangria and if I come during happy hour, stick with that order and the check will be a few dollars cheaper because of the Brussels and sangria!
(4)
Chloe M.
I hate giving bad reviews but It is what it is. We were here yesterday for Mother's Day and we got the duck fries, Rosemary chicken from the happy hour menu for our kids, porchetta for me and the beef shoulder for my husband and some sort of chocolate truffle cake to share. Duck fries - needed some acid! The sauce that came with it didn't help with cutting the richness of the fries and egg. Rosemary chicken - overall it was ok, but to me it needed more flavor. It needed some sort of acid and some herb or something to cut the greasiness. Beef shoulder - it was served a bit cold for our liking. Flavor is ok. Porchetta - if you know me, you know I enjoy fatty food. But holy cow, I can't even eat this. Where do I begin. The pork was tender BUT needed more flavor and a bunch of acid just to cut down the fattiness. The salad that was served with it was NOT sufficient to do the job. The green pesto that was on the porchetta didn't do anything, no flavor. The pork itself did not have any flavor. I bit into the bread that came with it and it was soaking in fat. I tell you, if it was flavorful fat like bacon or something seasoned I would have eaten it BUT it's not. Chocolate truffle cake - this is the only thing I gave this place 1 star. I am so disappointed since I was the one who picked this place for Mother's Day, but never again.
(1)
Sophia W.
Wow!! Food: French Dip was the best I've ever had and Brussels sprout salad was superb (sweet & spicy). My husband got the double cheese burger and fries which he didn't put down....not even when I forced him to give me a bite! Cocktails: curly tail margarita and mule were noticeably hand crafted and fresh! Jalapeño pieces infused in the ice! Service: excellent! Ambience: from the outside appeal to the inside it was so cute! I wanted to take snapchats of everything lol AND my favorite part was the live music on the patio! I can't say one bad thing about this place!
(5)
Gillian C.
You have to come for happy hour! The deviled eggs are smooth as silk. Creamy. Melt in your mouth. I didnt want to stop,lol. There are 4 on a plate, easy enough to share....if you want. ;) The honey rosemary fried chicken has 2 large nuggets and a buttermilk bisquit in a puddle of delicious honey sauce. We were seated right away and our orders were taken swiftly. Our waitress was very nice and checked on us often. There is a loud bell that ends "Happy Hour." All and all, I am very please with my experience here and will come again.
(5)
Shelly A.
Dayum! I've never used that word in a review before, but it seems appropriate tonight. My Curly Tail (funky tequila cocktail with a serrano infused ice cube) was the hit of the night, but the crispy brussel sprouts and the chorizo stuffed mushrooms did not suck.....a happy hour like none other!
(5)
Cortney A.
Stopped into Salty Sow 6/12/15 before enjoying the Scottsdale nightlife. There was live entertainment and the ambiance was great.... What I Ordered: **Louisiana Boudin Fritters $$8 (the chipotle Remoulade sauce was absolutely amazing!!) **Crisp Chicken Thighs $15 (very flavorful a must try) **My friend ordered the Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder $19 and I regret not ordering it. It was so darn delicious!!! OMG!!!!!
(5)
Jack N.
Great atmosphere for drinks and a bite. There is a live band on Friday that plays covers from the Stones to Van Morrison. Good for either a date night or just drinks with friends. The beer selection isn't the greatest but still enough selections to please most palates. I was a big fan of the roasted beet salad. It had a delicious tangy vinaigrette that was amazing. I would order that again every visit. The lamb burger was good as well. It was huge and had a good sauce as well. I don't think I would reorder it as some other items on the menu looked much better. I also tried the fried brussel sprouts and green chile stew. Both were tasty. The green chile stew could have had some more heat but the flavors were very good. I am looking forward to coming back and trying out some other dishes.
(4)
Frank S.
The green chili stew is outstanding! Their cocktails are unique twist on the traditional drinks. The bone in filet is the best dinner value in Phoenix.
(5)
Roz A.
Love the vibe of this place and a really great happy hour - 3 of us girls shared 5 $5 appetizers and drank $5 glasses of wine and we're happy campers. I love the decor - really elegant yet comfortable, and the lighting is pretty - a big factor for me :-) A great cocktail menu too. Definitely coming back, love this local spot.
*** this is for the internal management and owners not for future customers unless you read the entire review to understand the whole picture *** I have been to this restaurant twenty plus times and normally it is fantastic. Unfortunately it takes either an amazing experience or horrible one for me to pull out Yelp and write a review. This was sadly a horrible experience... I have now heard from EVERY server that works here that they are scared of the "chef" (aka a glorified line cook since he cooks the same fried chicken every day) and we witnessed it first hand tonight. I ordered the hanger steak which I have had before and normally great by the way, but tonight it was overlooked slightly so I asked the server if I could get it redone Med Rare and she went back to the open kitchen and we watched her get screamed at and berated by the "chef" as he threw he adult version of a temper tantrum throwing his hands in disgust that there is no way with his cooking prowess could he ever make a minor mistake. I love the front of he house staff here outside of the male manager who decided it was his right to tell me I was wrong in how I ordered my steak. The music on the weekend is great and normally the food is great so this review is more for the owners and internal staff not the next customer as the food is great, atmosphere is amazing, and service is outstanding. They just have a ego problem in the kitchen forgetting that he isn't Bobby Flay and should just keep his head down and make good food without ego.
(1)
Cindy C.
Met up with a good friend recently for some beverages, dinner, and catch up. This place is really nice, with a variety of seating and a very reasonable noise level. Our server helped us get settled in and recommended drinks and appetizers to start off with. SS has HH every day of the week so we were able to take advantage of that pricing to try duck-fat fries, crispy Brussels-sprout leaves, a lamb burger, and a French dip sandwich. The bar whipped us up some delicious blood orange margaritas to go with the feast. This place has so much going for it! The food was really wonderful, the drinks were fabulous, the service was warm and gracious, and the management stopped by to chat. All in all, Salty Sow is a great experience. Can't wait to try it again!
(4)
Donna S.
We had a wonderful dinner here last weekend. The food is creative. On Sunday, they cook a whole pig and serve slices. The Italians call this porchetta. The restaurant puts a sign out on Cactus to let motorists know. It's worth a visit just for this dish if you're up for hearty fare. I left the pork to my husband and had grilled octopus. It was perfectly cooked and quite tender. It came served with fingerling potatoes, roasted red peppers, and endive. They have creative selections as starters on their happy hour menu, too. We shared roasted, shaved Brussels sprouts with Parmesan topping. We finished by sharing the flourless chocolate cake which was better tasting than most. Our server, Michael, was professional and very personable. The atmosphere is pleasant with a great soundtrack of rock, blues, and country mix. Prices are moderate.
(5)
Monica S.
We decided to try this restaurant on Labor Day, as they were running a buy one, get one free on entrees and all day happy hour. I booked a reservation for 5:00. The restaurant was very busy, but we arrived at 5:00 and were promptly seated. The hostess thanked us for making a reservation. Our waiter was wonderful. Even though they were very busy, he took his time to explain everything and made sure that we understood all the items available at a discount. We ordered drinks, appetizer, entrees and a dessert and the timing of the meal was perfect. The food was wonderful, and even as busy as they were, arrived perfectly cooked. And I loved that the bus boy did not take my plate until my hubby was done with his too (pet peeve of mine). We were never left waiting for the "next step" in our meal. We will definitely be back. The atmosphere is nice, not too loud, and doesn't feel crowded at all, even when super busy. Thanks.
(5)
Andra L.
I am in the industry so I am VERY forgiving... but I do not have anything nice to say. Service at the bar was poor at best. It was our first time in and were given zero guidance by the bartender when informed they were out of pork belly. I orderedva mixed grill of roasted pig, or something along those lines, that was Sunday's special. I had TWO bites of the pork that I spit in a cocktail napkin out of approx 3/4 lb of meat...I anticipated fat, (I was looking forward to it actually) but this was just gross. The actual meat was so tough I couldn't chew it. As I said, I'm super forgiving, we ALL have bad nights, but (sorry Sunday night bartender) we will NEVER go back and I will NEVER recommend it. We have tried many times to get a table since they've opened, unsuccessfully, I should have just taken the loss.
(1)
David M.
Fantastic food and reasonably priced. They had a solid menu of regular items that all sounded good. The specials were awesome. I had chorizo stuffed mushrooms. They had the perfect level of spice. It comes with some crispy bread, dip it in the butter they cook the mushrooms in and its great. I had pineapple upside down cake that was phenomenal. The pineapple was fresh and plenty of crispy caramelized cake with some nice vanilla ice cream. The prices are really good for as good a product as they put out. A+++ great drinks too. Had the margarita with Chambord and it was so good and so refreshing. Great place for adults probably not great for little kids but the food and drink are tops.
(5)
K B.
The food here is fantastic! Love the Pork Belly, the pork chops, the Rainbow Trout, and the Salmon, beet salad, Caesar salad, duck fat fries, just try everything, you'll like it!! The wait staff is very attentive, and helpful in ordering. Our favorite waiter is Michael!
(5)
Alex B.
The service here is horrible and as far as I'm concerned they are a horrible place for groups thank god for Sven at the bar he's an amazing waiter/bartender I don't know if I'll ever come back the blonde at the hostess desk is awful as well I saw her grab a hostess and yank her to basically yell at her and the beer sucks craft beer more like crap beer the need actual beer on their menu
(1)
Kaily N.
I came here on a mission for Duck Fat Fries. I come from SoCal, where a handful of restaurants there have BOMB Duck Fat Fries, and after moving here, I've been misssssssing me some Duck Fat Fries.... And though Salty Sow was unique about it with their long-minute cooked/poached eggs... They were a bit disappointing. There wasn't that unique Duck Fat flavoring.. They honestly just tasted like fries with egg. Darn! I'm sad again! Anyways... Walking into this restaurant, it's pretty chill on the outside. Walk inside, it's pretty busy for a week night. The patio is a must-sit unless it's too hot. I really like this place's patio. Lights, plenty of seating... and they had a guy singing - who was rather good. He definitely set the kick-back mood. This place seemed like it could be a mix between Hip but Romantic/Classy-esque. I can't really pinpoint it. I ordered the Moscato which was okay - I was hoping for a little more sweet and carbonated, but it was still good. The Chicken Thighs were tasty, especially with their "smashed potatoes". My date ordered the Candied Pork Belly - that's a must try as it was very tasty. Overall, the service was really good and everyone was really nice. The manager came by to see how we were doing. The restaurant is definitely a good sight for the eyes... Ahhh them duck fat fries though! Still... I give four stars.
(4)
Casey K.
This is one of our favorite spots to eat. Prime rib is like none other, charcuterie board rocked our socks (Jason even ate the pate!) and of course we ALWAYS get the beet salad with goat cheese and pistachio. My bubbly and Jason's beer was just enough to wash it all down with one last sip. PS- Thank you for having bone marrow on the menu.
(5)
Cory S.
Epic! Never dissapointed! The pork shoulder is delicious....i get that almost every time. Great drinks as well.
(5)
Dorothy W.
It's good, but it's not greaaaat. It's a little pretentious, and crowded. But some people are into that. The waiter was knowledgeable. I wasn't too impressed.
(3)
John D.
Just a phenomenal custom, ever evolving and super creative menu with a homemade everything pork twist and then some. Great patio, custom drinks, super pro n friendly staff. I'm a foody and explore a lot. I truly believe that The Salty Sow is THE best foody restaurant East of Tatum. And beats a hell of a lot of places west of it. Now, if ONLY they did a brunch with a Killer Bloody Mary bar like The Windsor......
(5)
Katrina L.
This place is awesome! We came here for happy hour and our server was very nice, he explained everything and their special of the day. The ambiance was nice too! Our drinks came, one of my favorite was the rosemary's piglet. What a unique drink, they made the ice cube with rosemary leaves infused into it, when melted, you can taste it with your drink. I usually don't drink but when I do, I like it when I can't taste the alcohol. For the food, everything tasted good! I ordered the pork belly taco and the crispy brussels sprout to share, and I have a lil bite of the beef shoulder taco and everything else.The tacos has fried eggs on top, which was really good & also the beef shoulder taco, the crispy brussels were tasty. All of them were good! I will definitely come back and make a reservation for another happy hour!
(5)
Brianne S.
The food was ok, but way overpriced for the portions you receive. Our waitress told us items were on Happy Hour prices, when this was not reflected in our bill, she took it to the manager and he gave us a whole dollar off!! We will not be back.
(2)
Jason B.
It has taken my wife and I far too long to try this place. We went last Friday for happy hour / dinner, and let me tell you, this place is a welcome addition to the immediate area which is otherwise pretty depressing food-wise. In a sea of chains this place stands out and serves up some great food and drinks. We arrived shortly after 5pm on a Friday and the place was beginning to fill up. The entire patio was somehow reserved so maybe they were expecting a big party or 25 people really did call ahead to get a spot. Either way, get there early if its a nice evening and you want to sit outside or get a spot at the bar. Anyway, we took a seat at the bar and ordered some drinks and appetizers..... Smoky Sow Martini - Very good. Solid pour. I especially enjoyed the cream cheese and bacon stuffed olives Crispy Brussels Sprout Leaves = Excellent. A highlight among the appetizers we ordered. Pork Belly Taco = Very good but the flavor was overpowered by the egg yolk in my opinion Eggplant Frites = Very good. Very unique. It almost seemed like I was stuffing something healthy in my face. Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms = Ok. They did have a kick though. I hope to return soon to sample more of their apps, salads, and main dishes.
(4)
Lisa E.
For the record this place's menu is obviously heavily weighted on pork, hence the name Salty Sow. Not being a huge pork fan, I have had the brussels sprouts and the chocolate truffle cake. I haven't had any desire to eat anything else because they are SO good! I don't even like Brussels sprouts! The cocktails are pretty descent here too...along with the chocolate truffle cake!! Maybe someday I will get myself to order something else; I am sure many other items on the menu are just as delicious!
Let me first say that I have eaten here more than 10 times and usually it is always a 5 star experience. That being said on this night they were out of 3 main dishes due to them not getting their "meat delivery". This was not brought up when we made our reservation nor when we were seated. Only after our drink order and being seated for 20 minutes did we find out they were out of 3 main dishes. One of which is the extremely popular French dip sandwhich. They could have saved me time and themselves a terrible review by being upfront with the delivery issue. Unacceptable
(1)
Gregory D.
Beef shoulder. Beef shoulder. Beef shoulder. Guess what I ordered? Drinks are great as well. Will definitely be back. Good place to watch the game at the bar. Live music several days on the patio.
This place is cool inside kind of loud, as with any other "more hip" places. I like a lot of the apps, the Brussel sprout leaves are really good, and I get the deviled eggs sans pork, I've had a pretty decent margarita, or beergarita, with four peaks peach here, but service at our table of 5 was seemingly non existent.
(3)
RafaelJeannie S.
Enjoyed some tasty apps...Chicken Liver Mousse was the tastiest of the three, but they were all good ( Brussel sprouts leaves & Duck fat fries eaten also). Had both the spit roasted and pork belly tacos. Both were very good , but go for the pork belly. Had the beet salad also. Delicious! Our service was awesome ( party of eight) and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Wish we could have tried the patio.. FYI...Happy hour all night on Monday & Tuesday.
(4)
Arana W.
Restaurant week dinner number 4. I met a fellow Yelper here for dinner - we decided to go early, to get at least one drink and an appetizer from the happy hour menu. So happy to learn happy hour is every day, and honored through the entire restaurant, not just the bar! The Brussels sprouts appetizer is amazing - I will start experimenting to replicate this at home. Quick fried shaved sprouts, tossed in agave with golden raisins and pecorino. Simple, but phenomenal! The bone marrow crusted in bacon and gruyere was incredible and so rich and perfect. The duck fat fries couldn't have been any better - serving them with the egg is brilliant! The farm salad looked great - I'll probably get that next time. I was a bit disappointed in the rotisserie pork. Nothing wrong with it - but not as good as when I make pork shoulder or picnic roast. I am looking forward to coming back - the happy hour menu has a nice selection of $5 plates - and the cocktails are well thought out and well executed.
(4)
Robin R.
food is great! Love the fact they serve only local craft beers.
(5)
Stacy F.
Why, oh why, did we wait a whole year into moving here before trying out this place? You mean we could have been eating here for a WHOLE year by now?? Well, on the up side we did end up eating here and fell in love. We were directed this way via Yelp (of course) and the high volume of positive reviews - which obviously weren't lyin'. Knowing we wanted to try somewhere new, and diligently trying to check places off of our ever growing "bookmark" lists, this place popped up since we were at the Paradise Valley Mall, which is conveniently right across the street. Parked the car, and headed around the corner to the front entry way. Once inside the place oozed ambiance and the decor went from classy, high-end styled seats, to folksy art pig paintings on the wall and Edison-esque lighting. We were ushered to a half booth, half high-top table spot close to the bar and our waitress (and her amazing trainee for the evening) greeted us pretty instantly. Menus were handed over and briefly explained. We were lucky enough to hit them for happy hour - which is seven, yes SEVEN, days a week! Whoo! That's a big win for us since during the work week it's difficult for me to get out of work in time for most happy hour offerings. When our waitress and trainee returned to the table, we explained that we were total noobs to this whole gig and she quickly offered up suggestions from apps, to drinks, to happy hour "must-try" small bites. We opted for the truffled deviled eggs app, my drink was the The Petey, his was a standard rum and coke, a so-called "small" plate of honey rosemary dipped fried chicken, a spit-roasted pork taco, and finally, a beef shoulder taco...all of the food was on the $5/each happy hour menu! I mean...it's $5... Eggs = holy cow, best deviled eggs...ever. The salty-bacon bits inside of the delectable truffle mix filling was unreal good. My drink came as a recommendation from the waitress and it was an amazing blend of refreshing citrus and mint along with a touch of tart grapefruit vodka and agave. The fried chicken and tacos, while supposedly "small" plates, were full on meals in and of themselves. The chicken was two full-sized large tenders smothered in what I can only say is honey sauce from heaven. The tacos were stuffed to the brim with meat and toppings. The pork and steak were done perfectly and the toppings, while plentiful, weren't added on to the point of being distracting from the meat, which is the point of a taco...am I right?? Finally - and go ahead and judge our gluttony here, cause we are totally NOT regretful at all on this - we had TWO desserts, cause, we really honestly could not decide on just one. We went for the bananas foster beignets and the truffle chocolate cake. Seriously tell me you could pick just one of those...go ahead...I'll wait.... Once they arrived, we did for half of a second regret ordering two cause these babies were ginormous offerings of dessert, for an extremely reasonable price point. The chocolate was my fave, but I'm a chocolate lover. That being said, if we had only ordered the banana dessert, I would have been completely happy. Overall: A+ A-wait for it-mazing food. Great service from start to finish. Strong drinks. Happy hour ALL week long with great prices. BAM! We'll be back, no question there.
(5)
Bacon B.
Terry T took me here as an early birthday present and I can' wait to go back! We started with the crispy Brussels sprouts which are sort of like kale chips in texture, but have that terrific flavor of Brussels sprouts. The lamb burger I had was fantastic. Perfectly grilled and paired with the fries made for a fantastic dinner. Thx, TT!!
I do love a restaurant that has happy hour every day (including weekends). Especially when duck fat fries, honey rosemary fried chicken and pork belly tacos, and deviled eggs on are the HH menu. The live music, tasty cocktails, and good service makes this a top choice for date night, girls night, or after-work cocktails.
(4)
Ken F.
First Time here and been wanting to stop in and check this place out for a long time. Sat up at the bar and it was greeted by a fantastic bartender Angela. She really knows what she is doing, very helpful outgoing friendly intelligent and suggestive on many items. Exactly what you want for a new spot that you want to know more about. Excellent spot and we'll be coming back for more for sure. Keep up the great work Angela. :-)
Service is always great! Pricey, but the food is amazing and worth trying for a great date night. We love the happy hour...my favorite is the sangria even though I don't normally like white, their's is awesome!
HAPPY HOUR REVIEW: Imagine you had a long day. And you wanted to relax and indulge in something incredibly scrumptious, delectable, and sinfully good. Well... Think Sow. Salty Sow. We were over near the PV Mall and we decided, spur of the moment, to get something nearby. We thought of sushi and a few other places. But then we saw the three golden neon arrows pointing to the front door of the Salty Sow. AMBIANCE/MOOD: The Salty Sow has that nouveau feel to it. The bar is off to the left as you enter, with a large kitchen straight in front of you. You see a lot of wood and interesting lighting (photos). But the feeling is very intimate. Even with other diners nearby, you cannot hear their conversations. The clientele is mixture of millennials and older, with a dozen or so sitting at both the bar and the dinning area. MENU: Like most places in the Valley, the Happy Hour menu is a jumping off point for the Dinner menu. When you are seated you are given both menus. There seems to be no pressure to order off of one or the other. The focus of the food is all things pork. So if you love bacon, then you have found your Nirvana in this life. LOL Almost all the items on the Happy Hour menu are $5,00 and you find things like: Triple Fried Duck Fat Fries, Truffled Deviled Eggs, Pork Belly Tacos and Braised Beef Tacos and much, much more SERVICE: Everything is relaxed and our server Holly was excellent. Folks stop by and ask about your meal and dishes are bused quickly FOOD: Okay, the best thing we tried was the HH Fried Chicken that came with a honey glaze and a large sweet potato biscuit (photo). Even here there was bacon on the underside of the chicken. It was moist, flavorful and delicious! We also order two tacos which were equally good that came with a fried egg on top (photo). But you must try the Duck Fat Fries, which were seasoned with herbs and salt. It also comes with a poached egg yoke on top (photo). Great stuff. PRICES: Everything at Happy Hour is $5.00 and it ends at 6:30 with the ringing of a cow bell. Ahh, "we need more cow bells!" LOL Our bill came to $37.50 before taxes and gratuities, including two items to go and a soft drink ($2.50). Debbie Downer: Just before the check, we asked our server if we could order two items to go. We also asked what the up-charge would be. To our surprise, she said it would be the same price. As we were leaving, the Culinary Manager approached us and said: "We normally don't allow people to order off the Happy Hour menu to go." As I stamered to say we had checked first with our server, she said: "I'm going to let it go this time, but don't do it again."
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Joe F.
Have been a few times and about time I showed Salty Sow some love. The food has been incredible every time I've eaten here. Big fan of the bone marrow to start. Cudos for having the balls to put something like that on your menu. The staff has made the experience every bit as enjoyable as the food. Always friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go above and beyond to ensure the best possible dining experience. Have to mention that I was really impressed by my first visit when the management helped my wife coordinate a surprise 60th birthday dinner for my mother-in-law with 20+ people, on a Friday night no less. Was blown away by how great the staff was and how smoothly the night went. Thanks for everything! You have gained some loyal guests who will continue to call this place one of their favorite restaurants!
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Megan S.
First time at the salty sow and loved everything about the place. Beautifully designed with a creative and adventurous menu. Our server Drew made our experience ever so memorable. He was incredibly knowledgable and passionate about the menu. His recommendations were impeccable, could not have been happier. The truffled deviled eggs and ahi carpaccio to start were divine. The scallop special with polenta was phenomenal!! The gin cocktail with lavender was superb as well, not to mention the dark chocolate truffle cake... In heaven. Drew made our experience so wonderful, will certainly be back again. First ever yelp and well deserved!!
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Taylor V.
Very happening Scottsdale spot -- expect a lot of women in heels! Pros: -Good, fresh food -Kind and friendly service What We Ordered: -Eggplant frites -- ABSOLUTE MUST! They came piping hot and melted in your mouth! -Crispy brussel sprout leaves - also fantastic IF you like brussels :) -Ahi tuna with avocado -- expensive but fresh and divine with a refreshing lime marinade! -Cauliflower wild rice side dish - kind of bland, sitting in cream and butter and cheese. Wouldn't order again. Overall: Great & expensive!
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Dawn P.
I read all the reviews and did my homework before coming here. The restraunt is beautiful. But truly didn't feel the food was as good. Maybe my tastebuds are spoiled but I just wasn't getting what they were trying to do there.. We had the duck fat fries they were cold.. They tasted like fries. We had the lamb burger- the chef charred my burger so I sent it back. Not what I thought it was going to be and I was so excited. I LOVE LAMB!! Both of my kids got doggie bags with most of the food in them and well they went in the trash. So maybe it was just off that night! I don't know. But it is a nice date place. I'd go there for drinks and appetizers..
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Melissa D.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix. Every time we come here, the food and service are perfection. The specials never disappoint, and the all day happy hour on Mondays and Tuesdays is the best way to start the week. We need more places like this in the valley.
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Carolyn C.
We tried Salty Sow for dinner on a Sunday night. We had 2 appetizers-the deviled eggs and the chicken tarine. The chicken tarine was delicious. We tried a variety of dishes between 6 people. All of our dishes were good-French dips, salmon blt, burger, crispy chicken thighs and chicken soup. Our biggest complaint about the food was everything was under seasoned-which is ironic considering it's called the Salty Sow! Our waitress, Marena, was very friendly and attentive. We will try it again, maybe for lunch.
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Trish B.
We have dined here a few times. Tonight was blissfully delicious. The bone-in filet was wonderful and the wine bone marrow mushroom sauce was heavenly. My husband always gets the crispy chicken and fried smashed fingerling potatoes - I have tried it and he is right - it is that good. Our server, Michael was delightful, helpful, and as it was a slower night - we enjoyed chatting with him. He steered us true and we ordered the buttermilk pie for dessert. So so good. And, they make a great martini to boot. Great dinner and great job to the Salty Sow Chef and staff.
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Lauren A.
Salty Sow definitely stands out amongst the Red Lobster/Olive Garden/Outback variety in the PV mall area. The cuisine is a great blend of comfort food, upscale items, and fresh/local ingredients. We have been coming here a few times a month since it opened and have yet to be disappointed! They have a great $5 happy hour everyday from 4-6:30 pm with items like fried honey rosemary chicken with a sweet potato biscuit, crispy brussel sprout hash, green chili pork stew, and duck fat fries...yes! They have a unique selection of cocktails and have $2 off HH specials on those too. A favorite salad of mine is the PV salad with kale, grilled chicken, dates, avocado, bleu cheese, bacon and candied almonds. Salty Sow has a great vibe with brick walls, unique lighting and a large rectangular bar. They have live music certain nights on their outdoor patio that we are still able to enjoy when it's 100 degrees outside :) If you go on a weekend night, I suggest you get a reservation! Even the bar is packed most nights and the high tables around the bar are often reserved. This place is a great gem in the PV mall neighborhood and I hope it stays that way!
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Christina P.
Hungry? Don't feel like putting a lot of thought into what you're having for dinner? Eat pork? Let me help: Rotisserie Roasted Pork Shoulder on the Brussels Sprout Caesar ($14) and a glass of Liar's Dice zinfandel ($13/$11 on happy hour). No need to thank me. Knowing the pleasure I experienced has carried on is thanks enough! ;)
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Jen H.
Love the local beers on draft! We tried a variety of stuff from the small plate menu. I've been wanting to try the bone marrow since they opened! It's a little chunkier than I expected, but very good. My hubby had the pork tacos and loved them. We also tried the eggplant fries - great with the dipping sauce provided. We will definitely be back.
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Peter R.
This place is legit. Hit happy hour here this week and had multiple excellent small dishes including the green chili stew (awesome and spicy) the fried chicken (super good) the pork belly taco (basically a breakfast taco) and the duck fat fries (of course delicious). Also had a couple of their specialty old fashions which are done quite well. Did not have a single bad bite. Will be back for sure.
The first time I came here I was not impressed. It was however the first couple days they were open and wow what a difference! The appetizers are obnoxiously good. The happy hour menu is going to keep me coming every chance I get just to get the Pork belly taco and the honey rosemary dipped fried chicken. They were both fantastic. The pork belly taco is something I think about a bit too much since I haven't been back in a couple weeks, a mistake I will correct shortly! I also really enjoyed the french dip sandwich with duck fat fries, but may have to stick solely to happy hour to get those other two.
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Dave T.
This place is incredible. Service was outstanding. The food was delicious. The duck fat fries and tacos were our favorites. My fiancee said the drinks were strong and tasty. They have all-night Happy Hour on Mondays & Tuesdays. We will definitely be back. If you haven't been in yet, don't miss it!
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Ted K.
10/10. Amazing food, nice beer selection and an outstanding staff. I make my way to AZ 3-4 times a year and the Salty is always a stop on the tour.
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Abigail P.
Lauren was our waitress she was fabulous!! The food was fabulous we will be back! This was our first time. We sat on the patio!
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Joyce C.
I was really excited to try this place because the menu looks amazing and I'm a huge foodie. We got there at 7:30 on a Sunday evening and the porchetta and roasted pork were both sold out. Disappointing considering they only opened at 4pm. We tried: Duck fries: it was okay, nothing special. The best part was the sauce. The eggs over the fries seemed a bit overcooked. It didn't run at all. Bone marrow: again, it tasted good, but wasn't phenomenal at all. Brussel sprouts caesar salad: this was actually the winner of the meal. The nutty taste from the roasted brussel sprouts really paired well with the craisins and light caesar dressing. I would totally get this again. Pork belly: I am usually a huge fan of pork belly, but this was disappointing. It was just an oily slab of fat that left a slick layer of grease on my plate. When it's done right, it's tender and the meat and fat melts in your mouth. This just didn't do that. The salad that accompanied it was actually nice, but the pork bits are REALLY salty and you'd probably do better with just half of a piece per bite. I wanted to love this place, but sadly I didn't.
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Nicole D.
Had dinner here a while ago and the food was delicious!! Just tried to visit for lunch (should have checked the opening hours !!) ...opens at 4pm!! Bummer
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Britt C.
GET THE LAMB BURGER! I've passed this restaurant several times and thought it looked interesting. My husband and I decided to try it out for lunch on a Saturday. The weather was pretty nice, so we chose to sit outside on the patio. The restaurant is situated in front of Walmart, but the patio was angled so that you wouldn't even know it. We both ordered arnold palmer's which had fresh lemonade. I was having trouble deciding what to eat as the menu offered a lot of enticing entrees. I asked the waitress for recommendations, and she said she received lots of good feedback for the lamb burger. This was the best decision ever! If I could have married this burger I would, but sorry lamb burger I'm already taken. Why was it so good? Well, it was cooked perfectly at medium rare, with a garlic olive tapenade that complimented the meat, the creamy goat cheese topped it off to flavor greatness. Seriously! Get the lamb burger! My husband had the open faced BLT, a sandwich with bacon, pork belly, fried green tomatoes and a fried egg on top. This was also fantastic, I liked mine better but this still did not disappoint. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu, but I'm not so sure if I will as I'm in love with that burger!
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Brian C.
We came for restaurant week. First off, the decor was great. Love the bar and the open kitchen. It was a Saturday, so there was live music playing outside, but we could hear the performance from inside. I had the pork belly dish, while my wife enjoyed the beef shoulder. Both dishes were excellent. We both had a couple well-made cocktails. Their Moscow mules were refreshing. If you're an Old Fashioned fan like myself, try their Salty Sow'r.
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Andrea P.
This is my absolute favorite restaurant of all time. Everything is amazing no matter what you order. The trout especially is superb, moist and fresh. I also love their cocktails and cheese board. My birthday is coming up and this is definitely where I will be celebrating!
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R. H.
We go most Friday nights. Hostess are on point. Seat you immediately and super nice. Food has been good each time we have been there.
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Donna C.
Love this place. Tried the French Dip sandwich. It is great! Our waiter Tony is awesome, very helpful and knowledgable about the menu. I usually get the pork ragout, but decided to expand my horizons.
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Max B.
I was in town for two nights and stumbled across the Salty Sow (thanks to Yelp). Great name and great food. This place has amazing food for the price and a great atmosphere. The first night I ordered a beef shoulder (on the recommendation of the bartender) and was floored. Not what I was expecting but amazingly tasty and filing. Then for desert the bartender recommend a fried banana. All in all, it was one of the best meals I have had in a long time. As I write this I am the parking lot having come back for my second night in town. Tonight I had the Pork Filet. It was just as good as the meal last night. If you want a great tasting meal, good price, and inviting atmosphere. I recommend the Salty Sow.
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Katherine M.
Rude bartender. My friend and I stop in for drinks at the bar regularly. They used to have a nice guy bartend the front. Lately it's a girl who is not the nicest. She has a bad attitude and never smiles. We go in a lot and she pretends like she's never seen us before. Think her name is Jessica? Manager kinda walks around but doesn't acknowledge customers or ask how their evening is going. Not a happy atmosphere. Food is good, drinks are good. I will say though, their Moscow Mules are not that good. I get a better buzz off the ones at Oreganos and they are also cheaper. Encountered an extremely creepy man at the bar. He was harassing my friend and I a few months ago and the bartender girl told us to be nice to him because he is a regular. Extremely inappropriate. He tried to assault someone in the parking lot that evening. As a customer I felt completely infuriated that she would tell us to be nicer to him when he was harassing us by being inappropriate, making a scene, and making us look bad by association since the bartender asked us to be nice to him. It was super uncomfortable after that. We soon closed out our tab and never went back.
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Jason D.
WE LOVE SALTY SOW!! My wife and I have been here numerous times and we have never been disappointed. We have ordered almost everything on the menu throughout our visits. Some of our favorites are the chicken thighs, the slow cooked beef shoulder and trout. Service is always on point. We have had MaryAnn as our server on several occasions ms she is a rock star. So ask to be in her section if you can! Can't wait to go back!
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Dwayne O.
Eye catching building structure from the street from what use to be a Black Eye Pea and then a Chinese Buffet. Ordered a few different items to share and taste. Had the Lamb Burger, French Dip, Duck Fat Fries and 2 different tacos. Lamb meat was stronger than what I was expecting, if I am going to spend $14 for a burger would rather go to Zinburger or the Grind. The French Dip was good but our standard for excellence is at Hillstone/Houston's. The Tacos were average but different with the Pork Belly Taco with Egg was a little dry and plain but the Suckling Pig Taco was better with the salsa. The most enjoyable item was the Duck Fat Fries which were crispy while not over cooked. Was trying to get in and out to catch a movie but could not get prompt enough service and did not make the movie in time. Have to think if I would come back again. So many other places to try out first.
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Patty J.
We arrived just at the end of a Happy Hour. We ordered the most delicious eggplant frites for $5. We also got our Blanche and Blanche Royal margaritas for Happy hour prices. Our waitress Krista got our orders for drinks and appetizers. For dinner, I ordered the beef taco with a fried egg : absolutely delicious !! My husband ordered the rib eye which was also tender and delicious. We ordered the banana foster with beignets- outstanding. The manager-Kevin Bird allowed me to sit on a bar stool and watch the cooks at their craft-amazing !!!!
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Greg B.
Dinner was excellent! Chorizo mushrooms were porky escargot. Lamb ragout was crazy good and the Fried Green Tomatoes were saved by the Guacamole. Maple Manhattan was inspired. Sean, you were great out of the gate but got distracted later and that lost a star. We will be back though. For those that know and love Campo in Reno, this is their Phoenix twin minus the pizza oven.
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Michele S.
Love this spot! Awesome Happy Hour (don't miss the tacos!) and made chicken thighs something I actually crave! Creative chef, friendly staff, and great atmosphere.
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Becky V.
I went through and read other users low reviews and laughed. I'm appalled that someone can rank a place a 1 star for not finding the menu when it is CLEARLY listed on their website as well as their Yelp page and you never gone there yourself nor had an actual experience there. ANYWAAAYYYSS... I. LOVE. THIS. PLACE. I made reservations via opentable and in the comments added it was my sister's birthday since that was the reason for our visit. The hostess was very friendly and even wished my sister a happy birthday. Their cocktail list is made up of amazing concotions and my sister and I ordered a few and were happy with them all. Their food is awesome! A few items we ordered were the bone marrow, slow cooked beef shoulder, and pig roast (a special on sunday), as well as the happy hour honey chicken. D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S. I can't wait for my next visit to this great spot.
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Bob G.
Love the Sow. We've been here many times. Really great food, service and atmosphere. Show me the pork!
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Denise M.
We had the $5.00 Happy Hour Specials and they are all amazing. We tried all of the tacos on the menu, all delicious, I was a little afraid I wouldn't care much for the fried egg on top but it just added to the flavors and I'm a fan. The crispy fried chicken in rosemary and honey is a meal in itself and delicious.It comes with a biscuit and that would be my only complaint the biscuit was dry, not flaky. The white sangria was addictive it was so good! We finished off the meal with the apple pie which was an actual small pie, so definitely made for sharing and can be shared with 3 or 4 people, it comes with a huge scoop of their homemade vanilla ice cream which easily stands on its own due to it's rich and creamy texture.
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Dave V.
I love this place. Happy hour on the patio is amazing. The music is always great, and the decor almost makes you forget you are pretty much in a Walmart parking lot. The food is great, and there are vegetarian options which is great. The staff is always very friendly.
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Amy H.
I was not thrilled about going to a meat-centric restaurant, but I accompanied my boyfriend and was pleasantly surprised. Our appetizer was the eggplant frites... I've had bitter eggplant before but this was very lightly breaded and dusted with parmesan. Light and delicious! He had the French Dip which he said was the best he ever had and he's a food snob. I saw something on a yelp review about a veggie platter, and I ordered it.... it is called the chef's vegetable antipasto. I got a cutting board filled with a tiny frisè salad, roasted tomatoes, carrots, and fingerling potatoes, broccolini and a delicious salad of fresh tomato, watermelon & balsamic. Everything was perfectly seasoned and so flavorful. Our waitress, Jacki, was amazing. Knowledgeable, sweet, and even though she had a bunch of tables our wine and water glasses never ran empty. I gave 4 stars because I wish there were more veggie options, but I'll be back!
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TONY K.
This place is phenomenal!! Great food! Great local beer and awesome service. Get the Lamb Burger!! My favorite restaurant in Phoenix by far!
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Kristy G.
Went on Saturday night. Had reservations and it was crowded But got seated right away. Had high hopes For this place. Our server came right up and was very friendly. Ordered drinks and appetizers. One of our group of 4 ordered Jim Beam on the rocks She came back with drinks for 3 of us but Said they were out of JB!! Geez Walmart is right across the parking Lot. How can they be out of that! Appetizers were on the small side. Deviled eggs were just mediocre flavor and only 4 of them And chorizo stuffed mushrooms were real small and only 6 of those. Entrees took an hour more.The manager came over and apologized after We complained to our poor server But the manager just said " it's out of my control. The chef does whatever he wants" I think You need to find a new manager. That is not an acceptable response. We were just done with this place when the entrees finally arrived. Don't know if it was good or average, won't go back. Server tried hard.
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Jennifer O.
The husband and I went to Salty Sow for happy hour a couple days ago and it was overall very good. I had been to the Yelp elite event here earlier this year and liked it very much, unfortunately, this place is nowhere near where I live so I hadn't been back. Aaanyway, the specials for happy hour include 5$ apps and 2$ off wine and cocktails. I had the sangria (very good, somewhat sweet but not too sweet) and the drink with the ruby red deep eddy vodka.... I forgot what it was called, but it was herbacious and tasty. We split the fried chicken app with the biscuit... the biscuit was delicious, but the chicken was a little on the sweet side. It was good overall, but I don't know that I would order again. We also shared the budino, which was so good at the elite event. It was still very delicious, but tasted like it wasn't made that day... it was a little liquidy on the bottom and the whipped cream wasn't as soft as it normally is... pretty sure it had been made the day before or a couple days before that. As I said, it still tasted good. I would definitely come back if I were in the area, especially for happy hour. PS - the one bummer of hh (and the whole menu, actually) is that the majority of their food come with an egg on it (which I love, but the husband is allergic to eggs so it limits his options, and I know that they would probably leave the egg off if requested, but it takes away some of the intended flavor/texture of the dish). PPS - They have all day happy hour on Mon and tues... nice!
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Whodat 1.
I've been here multiple times, have brought friends, and have always loved it. Saturday night, live music (although not the regular guy, who is Amazing- jay or Jason?). Eggplant frites, lamb burger, dirty sow martini, all amazing!!! Patio is fantastic and I can't wait for the weather to cool off to come more often. By far the best restaurant in the area! Service and food have always been spectacular! 100% recommend for those who like good food, atmosphere, drinks and price.
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Paul Z.
Definitely one of the best restaurants I've ever been to! The bar staff is the best! They are so passionate about what they do and so engaging. Sven was great at selecting a great beverage and appetizer. Angela had a great smile and was genuine about her conversation. Overall the food was amazing and drinks did their thing, but the staff knocked it out of the park. Definitely will be coming in again soon. Well done guys! Cheers!
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Brian O.
Wonderful tasty food and attentive service, what more could you ask for? My friend and I caught happy hour, and were able to get a couple cocktails. Both were great, mine has a block cube of ice in it with a couple herbs in the cube. Loved it, it's the little touches. I ordered the pork filet minion and my bestie had a burger and fries. Mine was excellent and also had a squash compote which was yummy, but that was it. It's ala carte if you want a second side. Both entrees were yummy. We both got desserts and mine actually was the highlight, it was the salted caramel dessert. It tasted just like Wurthers candies like at grandpas but even better. My friend had the gluten free chocolate. Oh la la, yummo. Service informative, attentive and friendly.
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Tami B.
Rating would have been higher if it wasn't for the GM/Manager. Food was great (asiago crusted halibut was some of the best fish I've ever had). Service was great, bartender and hostesses went out of their way to ensure customers were satisfied. To my extreme disappointment, the treatment by Kevin (not sure if he was the Manager or GM), was not consistent with the the rest of the experience. Before being seated at a table, I spoke to the hostess and bartenders who advised the Oregon/UofA Pac 12 Championship would be televised in their bar area. I arrived first in my party and had the option to sit my entire party directly at the bar, or in a table with views of the tvs. I was told not to worry, they would be more than happy to slightly shift one the tvs for an even better view from one of the available tables. Once the game commenced, the bartender did in fact shift 1 of the 2 tvs SLIGHTLY in our direction. Which Kevin promptly moved back and from what I can tell, reprimanded his staff. COMPLETELY unacceptable. Nice customer service and nice treatment of your employees who were attempting to satisfy customers. He had a very fake and ingenuine conversation with us trying to explain, which was laughable. I do not see the harm in a tv being moved SLIGHTLY due to a customer request and in fact the fakeness and snottiness he displayed was far worse than the act of moving the tv back. What purpose does a tv on an adjustable stand serve if you are not going to allow it to be shifted? Of course by this time the bar was full and there was no option for us to move to a closer view of the tvs. In this day and age, I'm far more impressed by good customer service than I am with good food. Customer service is the reason why I repeat visits to deserving restaurants. I mean sure, food has to be decent, but there is no excuse for outright bad customer service and by the highest "ranking" employee in the restaurant. No thank you. This was my 2nd visit to the Salty Sow and Kevin was not present for my first experience, which was much better. The bartenders, wait staff and hostesses were so great, that I may give the restaurant another chance, but it won't be soon and I sincerely hope that Kevin won't be there the next time to sour my experience.
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Jovan V.
Oh Salty Sow, How do I love thee, let me count the ways: 1) Michael Hales, THE MOST professional server in Scottsdale! If you can get in Michael's section you will be very happy as he takes his job very seriously yet is always smiling and makes even the mundane task of reciting the specials a fun culinary adventure. 2) pomegranate mojito - so refreshing on a hot summer day. 3) duck fat fries - need I say more? 4) chicken thighs with neck bone gravy - you MUST taste this dish! 5) smashed fingerling potatoes - so smart, so simple, yet no one else has ever thought of this...order this please. 6) tomatoes with homemade ricotta - I could devour a plate of these all by myself...almost did...but I had to be "polite" and share them with my dinner mates. Next time I want my own. 7) rib eye steak - order it rare plus for THE most tasty steak! 8) elevated booths with foot rails - by far the most comfortable seating. 9) atmosphere - I LOVE the decor and the comfort this place offers. So cool, you won't feel like you are in a shopping center rather you WILL feel like you are in the hippest locale with beautiful people all around you. They are all lovin the food and the atmosphere. 10) in short, even if you are not a pork lover, like one of the members in our party, no worries...as the menu has everything to offer and although its called "Salty Sow" rest assured you will find many things to love on this menu.
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Jeff H.
The atmosphere and decor are really nice. The food is great. The service was horrible. We decided to try out Salty Sow on Saturday July 5th. The place only had 17 people seated and I saw no fewer than 12 people on staff. During the course of our meal our waitress promised an ice tea refill on 3 separate occasions and only delivered on one of those. We actually went over to the (very helpful) bartender and he filled my tea and swapped out my girlfriend's beer that tasted a bit off. Our waitress was never around, but there were plenty of other staff just standing around the kitchen area not doing anything. The manager seemed to mostly wander aimlessly around the perimeter of the exposed kitchen, sometimes looking at the expo tickets. I never saw him check on any tables or do anything productive. With the negative part out of the way...the beef shoulder roast entree and the green chili appetizer were both delicious. If we had just seated ourselves at the bar, I believe this likely would have been a 4, if not 5, star experience.
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Ryan G.
Copper Mule to start followed by delicious Louisiana Boudin Fritters. These fritters were great and spicy. The rotisserie pork is outstanding! Very tender and full of flavor. Dessert was a rich chocolate truffle cake, again very awesome. Our server was very helpful with suggestions and descriptions. The open kitchen is a great touch, fun to watch the Chef's in action.
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Stephanie B.
We went here to try out their Girl Scout cookie dessert in February. So first we got dinner. I am the Queen of ceasar salads. So of course I ordered theirs. and Oh my Gosh was it good!! Best and most unique ceasar I have ever had! They used brussel sprouts instead of lettuce and the dressing was just perfect!! My boyfriend got pork and he loved it as well! The ambiance is great. Some live music in the back. Big open bar area. Lovely dining for a date night. The waitress was wonderful as well! The dessert we finally got to was great. I can't wait to go back!
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Paul B.
One of my new favorite spots. So glad I finally stopped in. Great atmosphere and excellent food
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Brad W.
There is nothing on the menu I liked. This is a fancy bar with bone marrow and that kind of fare with most dishes starting at about $18. The whole chain doesn't carry Bud products or similiar, they just use local beers. The beers start at 5 bucks post happy hour. It was mostly empty at the bar on Sunday night and the bartender from Sweden looked bored. The rest of the joint had birthday parties and was crowded. The TV's are placed way too far from the bar area and don't bother going here to watch games, you will need a telescope to see the TV's from the bar. I get it, not every place is made for the everyday guy, so fair enough, so everyday guys be warned.
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Jeff M.
This place is a gem. Gastro comfort food. Outstanding quality food, drinks, and service. I'm a huge fan of their maple old fashioned and the beef shoulder.
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Blake B.
Bomb food. Little pricy but so good. Great burger too. Closed way to early of NYE though.
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David B.
Maybe it just depends on the day of the week. The waiter was nice but really slow. We were seated, given the menu and then waited. A couple was seated next to us about 5 minutes later, ordered and received their drinks. Low and behold we had the same waiter, who then came to our table. We received our water about 5 minutes after that. It took about 20 plus minutes before we were able to have our order taken only to find out that they don't cook most meats they way you want but only the way the menu states. We ordered two appetizers, ate, and waited another 10 minutes to get our check. Not worth a revisit. They don't make food the way you want but how they want. If you like that along with a very long wait, this place might be for you, but it's not for me.
(1)
Todd P.
Just got back from Salty Sow and it was fantastic! Good waitress, good food and good looking inside. I loved the decor. Wood work was clean. Lighting was just right. We all 3 really enjoyed our dinner here tonight. Only complaint was it's a little pricey. I'm not taking any stars off for that. You get what you pay for, and we got a real nice experience tonight.
(5)
Ashley R.
I've been wanting to go to this restaurant for quite sometime and boy was it worth it! The food and drinks were amazing. The concepts are so unique and I am in love with the ingredients. We had stuffed figs with prosciutto for our appetizer from the specials menu. The taste was amazing! My husband had the French dip which was cooked to perfection while I had the lamb burger which was also amazing! The staff and service was top notch and the ambiance is young and vibrant with live music on the weekends. We can't wait to go back!
(5)
Rick S.
Excellent service, food, and atmosphere. Came here with the wife and friends after an all day ce course in need of food and none of us were disappointed. Had the slow-cooked pork shoulder which was so tender and full of flavor. The fried smashed potatoes were also excellent.
(5)
Lacy W.
Can't say enough good things about the Salty Sow! My husband and I have been going there twice a month for a while now and we both love it. The restaurant itself is great looking, the staff has always been gracious and helpful, and the food is fabulous. The Brussel Sprout Caesar is the bomb! But everything we have had has been delicious. We will continue to go as often as possible!
(5)
Chris S.
I haven't come here until now as this location has been a restaurant graveyard. Let's hope this place doesn't suffer a similar fate as it's quite good. Very nice ambience. Good solid comfort food with a modern twist. A little heavy but quite good. Happy hour on Monday and Tuesday make it a value.
(4)
Jeff A.
OK.... we're back on top with the salty sow guys! Kevin the manager messaged me to say that if we give them notice they will have the chef make us the salmon! THATS CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)
Laura F.
This is a great, cool, trendy restaurant. Plain and simple, but there's nothing plain and simple about it. I've had the brussel sprouts, eggplant fries, and goat cheese fritters appetizers... all spectacular. The asiago crusted halibut is to die for. My friends have had the pork, steak, salmon, and salads and we have all enjoyed our meals immensely. The servers are always friendly and efficient. It's a fun place with a great menu. Several restaurants at that location have come and gone, but I am truly rooting for this one to thrive.
(5)
Brad S.
I love Gastropubs. Fancy cocktails, craft beers and small bites that are a tad on the heavy side. This place didn't disappoint. Blood orange margarita, old fashioned with maple syrup. All beers from AZ. Nice touch. The triple duck fat fries seemed to be single fried but the egg and dipping sauce were good. The pate was nice and the bone marrow was rich. I had the pork belly which was nicely proportioned. Each item I've had was just a little less than perfect but the prices were more than reasonable. Ambiance is nice with an open kitchen that seemed to have a small chef's table. This place has the kind of menu I like and the prices to allow me to stay all night.
(4)
Gigi L.
Our server Shawn Kelly was so sweet and very knowledgeable about the menu and their amazing chef. This is our 2nd time in one week. Wish we didn't have to fly home tomorrow!
(5)
Anthony N.
Short version: good food, mediocre service, in a Walmart parking lot??? Not as short version: this place has a cool hip vibe on the inside that rivals restaurants in Scottsdale. It's a welcome change to this area but I can't get over the oddly placed location. It's located right next to a Walmart. That doesn't bother me so much as it worries me that they're not hitting the right demographic but that's the marketing person in me. I had some pork shoulder and it was tender and juicy. Had some baked potatoes and those were good too. I'd say its a little more on the expensive side but nothing unexpected for the atmosphere. Besides you can walk to Walmart and save money there!
(4)
Megan R.
Best food. Had the double cheese burger, we were with a large party so tried the fuck fat fries ( yummy), the fried green tomatoes, and bone marrow.. It was great food and good drinks ..
(5)
Michael R.
So disappointed. Another trendy Scottsdale restaurant with nice decor that's fails miserably in the quality food dept. cheap products were obvious. The "Italian sausage" on their cold platter prob sat in the fridge too long to be served. Had a grayish tint... Weird.. Have the chef sample the meat and cheese platter at Postino if they want a benchmark. Had a table of 10 for a bday party and everyone agreed that this is a have a drink only place after multiple meals failed to satisfy anyone. Went to dinner starving and left my mash potatoes untouched and ate half the prime rib sandwich. Honestly I think hey are just using cheap products, need a new distributor. Always hate to complain because our waitress worked her butt off . left spending over $35 and still hungry.
(1)
Deb S.
I cannot wait to get back here and try a few more tasty nuggets from their inventive and delectable menu! Great service, loved the indoor-outdoor ambiance, and the guitar player on the patio was amazing. Our server hinted that our party of four might want to graze our way through the menu and she was right. We sampled the Fried Green Tomatoes & Guacamole (super spicy); the Duck-fat Fries (amazingly crispy and flavorful); the crispy Brussels Sprouts (OMG yum!); the Green Chile Pork Stew (super flavorful and not too spicy); the roasted organic beets (tender and fresh); the white corn cheese grits (with a 110 minute egg on top... just do it!); and the fresh fish (to die for.) Are you hungry yet?? You should be and don't dilly dally about getting over there for a wonderful evening. Their cocktails are refreshing too - loved the sweet maple bourbon and the blood orange margarita. No room for dessert, but next time I'll try harder - loved it.
(5)
Blair S.
Even though our waiter stopped being so nice when he realized we were only there for drinks he was regularly attentive. I had the sangria which was AMAZING and enough of a taste of their style to make me look forward to my next visit~
(4)
Sarah D.
Best happy hour in paradise valley! We love seeing Tony - he's the best server ever!! Food-wise - chicken liver mousse, duck fat fries and the lamb burger are off the hook! Get there before happy hour ends and enjoy the great food at a lower price and a good discount off adult beverages. Patio and live music are totally awesome. Enjoy!
(5)
Barnabas L.
MMMM delicious. Had the 10oz Lamb burger. I love how it wasn't purely ground, but more like pulled lamb? Not sure if that is how lamb comes out when it is ground or if it really was. Anyways this burger was amazing. Perfectly Juicy, meat to bun, perfect. cheese to meat perfect. Fries...thats what stopped a five star. They were good, but couldn't line up to the rest of the food we had. (a little bit of a let down) My wife had the beef shoulder. It was served in its own pan. We loved the aesthetic that added to our dining experience. The servers were knowledgeable and had the perfect balance of visiting your table and letting you eat. I will come back to salty sow for SURE!
(4)
Jody K.
I've only been here once. Our server was not very good. We already had waited 10 minutes with no one greeting the 3 of us at the table....the table next to us not only had an attentive server, but the manager stopped by a couple of times to see how they were doing and to bring out their entree's. We agreed that we'd wait 2 more minutes before getting up and leaving. After making eye contact with quite a few servers and bussers, as we were about to get up, our server came - without an apology, she asked what she could get us to drink. We obliged and ordered. After another 10 minutes, our drinks came. For food, I ordered the beef shoulder that had a great presentation but it was a bit heavy. I wasn't able to finish it. My brother had the duck breast, and though I don't eat duck, he insisted I try it - it was better than my beef shoulder. My SIL ordered the same thing I did, so nothing extra to comment on that. The service throughout our meal was yet again, next to none. We had to ask every time we wanted our drinks refilled - she never came by to ask how our meal was. And when we did ask for refills, we actually felt bad because she made it seem like we were inconveniencing her. You know how it goes....whenever you receive bad service, it's almost hard for the food to taste good - you're just so bothered by the service that it doesn't matter. To the point you just don't want to eat anymore. I was really excited because we finally had a "trendy" restaurant in our area besides all the corporate (Olive Garden, Oreganos, etc.) restaurants, but it looks like this one isn't a winner.
(2)
Renee C.
Loved, loved, loved this place. The service and live music were delightful, matched only by the excellent food. Great quality, inventive menu, creative drinks. We started with the duck fat fries with 110 minute eggs (oh, yeah!), crispy brussel sprout leaves, and chorizo stuffed mushrooms. So garlicy and good, I could have made a meal from those alone. We also had the lamb burger and bacon wrapped pork filet. Honestly, I could have just worked my way down the menu. They have a gluten-free menu and many great options for those following the Paleo diet. A word of caution, though, the butterscotch boudino and creme brulee (gluten-free but definitely NOT paleo) were worthy of the departure. Would love to come back for happy hour - that menu looked amazing, too.
(5)
Chris S.
I can't recommend the Salty Sow enough. We've eaten here 6 times now, and have had a great experience each time. The staff is amazing and the food is always on point. The happy hour menu is great. Their chicken liver mousse is absolutely amazing, and their gnocchi is the best I've ever tasted. I have never had a dish that hasn't been seasoned and cooked to almost perfection. As a former executive chef I highly enjoy watching the open kitchen. The chefs are quick and clean. And each dish they prepare is seasoned and plated with a high pride that I wish other restaurants would learn from. You can't go wrong here. You will enjoy it every time. High end enough for a fancy date or business meeting. Yet, layer back enough for a group of friends to sit around and laugh for a few hours. The staff is nothing but cheerful and very personable. Hands down my favorite place to relax and eat.
(5)
Janet C.
Well, my love affair has sadly ended. Sorry for the delay on this update. We went back about a month ago, and just had such a disappointing experience. The wait staff, as always, was excellent- so I'll still rave about that. But the food? It just wasn't as mouth-wateringly delicious as it was before. And to be truthful, it was actually not good. Not good at all. I ordered my Pork Ragout again (I had seriously had dreams about this dish since our last visit). It was very salty. Like, horribly salty. My wife ordered the beef shoulder everyone raved about and couldn't even eat one bite without gagging. Not sure if the regular chef was out sick, or what the heck happened.... but it was bad enough, that I don't think we'll be returning. Sorry Salty Sow- but we're better off as friends.
(2)
Adam H.
Great gastropub. Feels lively and upscale while remaining casual. Excellent beers and food - highly recommend an order of the deviled eggs for the table.
(5)
Kurdy S.
Salty Sow? What the heck is a Salty Sow? Apparently (after looking it up), it's an adult female pig. Ohhh, makes sense. Their specialty is in PORK. Which I regrettably did not order but will next time. What appealed to me at the time was this crispy chicken over fried potato dish. It was fantastic times 100. I never had chicken this way before. Basically its two big chicken thighs where the skin was rendered giving it a crispier texture. The fingerling potatoes were fried and doused into brown gravy, which then completed the whole dish. I killed it! Was sooo good! I did manage to sample a little bit of pork belly my amigos had. I thought it was juicy and succulent the way it ought to be. The menu offered some really creative dishes at an affordable price. When you sit down and gaze at the decor, you thought you might be spending in the 20s but not really. Ranchy chic is how I would describe the decor. Now that I finally gave them my thumbs up, I need to plan another visit.
(4)
Quinn P.
Good food, good service and great live music! Fry's are very tasty!
(5)
Mandi C.
This is a great spot, especially the atmosphere, fun and open and the food is solid. We will be back for sure
Hands down this place has the most character in the neighborhood. All the food was fantastic, nice selection of local craft beers, really friendly staff who all seem to help each other out to make sure we were well taken care of.
(5)
Charly B.
I am severly disappointed in the class and dishonesty of the staff. I regrettably forgot to grab my sunglasses off of my table after having a great dining experience with a dear friend. There is no where they could have gone but in an employee's possession. For this reason I will never recommend or repeat a visit to this establishment.
(1)
Ross B.
This was our second time to Salty Sow - since the first was such a good experience. We invited another couple with us to celebrate their anniversary, they enjoyed it as well (their first time). The food is great, service is on their game, waiter and bussing staff, and the wine selection is very good. Also, the red wine is kept at the right temperature (about 60 degrees); Too often restaurants don't pay attention to this detail. The atmosphere is inviting, boisterous but not too loud. Though this boarders on fine/eclectic dinning, it is very casual. The outdoor seating is also great!
(5)
Janet T.
Everything was incredible but I'll highlight my favorites. The smoked salmon with dill sauce and the butterscotch pudding alone make it worth a jaunt from the Phoenix airport. The Caesar salad was imaginative, thank you. Even the roasted beets, not only gorgeous but good (I'm not usually a fan of bets but prepared this way with goat cheese, yes). You can hardly go wrong here. Came with bloggers for a conference, met the chef even. Will find a way to go back.
(5)
Briette H.
Highly disappointed with this place. I just attempted to eat here. Hostess sat us. 30 min later still no drink order. Still nothing. Just had to finally get up and leave. That is sad because we were repeat customers. Sorry Salty Sow.... Won't be visiting you ever again.
(1)
Michelle M.
Ok. The best thing about this place was the uber-comfy booths and buttery leather seats. For real. I had been SO stoked about finally going and trying the things people on Yelp raved about - the duck fat fries, the truffled eggs - I was heartbroken as the reality of the mediocre, tiny pieces of food and indifferent service crashed upon me. My boyfriend and I met after work yesterday and I arrived ahead of him. I ordered his iced tea from the guy who brought me my Rosemary's Piglet drink (Save yourself the 9 bucks, it was tasty at first but then the rosemary overtakes the drink and it's just bitter. Like I feel now, post meal.) and the guy forgot about it, so my BF came in ten minutes later and was already slightly annoyed because he had no tea. Then the guy suddenly remembered and I saw him tell our server and point to our table so SHE could get our tea. (The reason I had not asked her is because she was a sporadic visitor to the table...the servers were all gathered around at the kitchen/grill entrance socializing with their backs to all the tables. There were not that many people there at 5 PM on a Wednesday, so no excuse for late/poor service. Lots of servers, but also lots of apathy.) Then she brought the iced tea, and we had to flag someone else down a few minutes later for sweetener. It was annoying. Just....bad service. unattentive as anything. We ordered the truffled eggs and mushroom caps for an appetizer. My one star is for the caps. They were made with what was touted to be homemade chorizio and the chorizio was succulent and spicy, The mushrooms themselves were a little hard and small but the flavor of the chorizio stuffing redeemed them. The truffled deviled eggs were TERRIBLE. Tasted nothing of truffle, they were mayonnaise-y and almost sweet. Yuck. I then ventured on to the "bacon and eggs" which was porkbelly over "Creamy, cheesy grits". These were the first grits I ever had in a nice place that were actually GRITTY. Terrible. And the tiny strips of porkbelly were overcooked, dry, and just not good. The egg served with them I didn't even touch as the yolk was solid and cold, not over easy and lovely. My BF got the beef shoulder, which he did like, the 3 ounces that he got, anyway. I have to say, the portions are smaller here than you expect for the cost. And it wouldn't be so terrible if it all wasn't so BLAND. The duck fat fries just tasted like re-heated, overly crispy then cold again french fries. Huge waste of time. So we tried everything we wanted to, but in the end I feel like I paid $80 for a mediocre food and indifferent service. Oh! One thing they are doing right there? The hostessing! And the hostesses! They did everything right - greeted us, told us they were glad we came when we left - they were awesome. And I have to say the manager walked around and asked if everything was ok - but at that point, I was hungry, annoyed, had to be somewhere after dinner and simply didn't feel like getting into it. If I thought they could have made it right, I would have said something. But the flaws are in the way the food was done, when it came down to it. It seems to be working for most people but then I wonder where these people giving Salty Sow four and five stars have been eating????? Local Bistro or Wally's American Grill - those are places in this genre that are doing it right. This place is all hype, in my opinion.
(1)
Billy G.
Solid food, great service, and a good selection of local beers on tap. The duck fat fries, crispy Brussels sprouts leaves, eggplant frites, bacon and eggs, collard greens, cauliflower casserole, and salmon BLT are all worth eating again, and the butterscotch budino is fantastic. Now if they can only improve the bourbon selection a little bit...
(4)
Katie Y.
My husband and I decided to go here at the last minute on a Friday evening when I didn't feel like cooking. We made a reservation about an hour in advance and were seated immediately. The decor is nice - I liked the colors, the textures, and the distressed brick. It has an upscale gastropub feel. There are long high top tables in the middle of the restaurant that looked like they held multiple parties of people, but we were seated in a booth. The booths were very private, which we really liked. We got there at the tail end of happy hour, so we ordered our drinks and appetizers immediately. We had the pork belly taco and the duck fat fries. Both were excellent, and honestly if I had just ordered two tacos and the fries to myself it would have been the perfect meal. I'll definitely return for the taco. For dinner my husband had slow-cooked beef shoulder and I had the bacon-wrapped pork filet mignon. My husband's meal was better. Mine was fine, but the whole dish was just a little too sweet for my liking. After the smoky, meaty pork belly taco, I was wanting something similar in taste. I would get something different next time. We also had the bananas foster beignets for dessert. They were soooo good! All in all, I will definitely return to the Salty Sow. It wasn't the best meal I've ever had in Phoenix, but it was still excellent - from ambiance, to service, to food - and I can't wait to come back and sample some more of the menu.
(4)
Shawn And Katrina P.
This place reminds me of Windsor in Phoenix quite a bit, but I think has a bit more of an exciting and diverse menu (Windsor has great food, but I find the menu a bit limited). It's really cool to have a place like this in North Scottsdale, when most of the hip new places seem to be in the Arcadia area. The stand out dish here for us is easily the Crispy Brussels Sprout leaves. They are fried up to a nice crisp and tossed with golden raisins, pecorino, and something else sweet which I couldn't put my finger on. They are LEGIT. If you don't like Brussels Sprouts, they will change your mind. Service was A+, food was great, very nice and chic decor...overall I was extremely impressed. Judging by the crowds I've been seeing here, I think most people tend to agree as well. 4.5/5
(4)
Natalie D.
*****PORK-GASM!!!!! ****** (That's all I can say....dropping the microphone). Enjoy!
(5)
Nel Adriel P.
First experience was nice! Alil loud, but its a nice social feel. Food was pretty good. I was alil disappointed that i didnt get to try the food i saw on the reviews. Didnt know they change menus weekly. Amazing plate presentation! Nice interior layout! I'd definitely come back again to try new dishes!
(4)
Leslie M.
Total disappointment. I took my parents here while they were in town visiting and we were looking forward to a nice meal. Our hopes were not fulfilled. Our server was friendly but acted like she was in a frazzled rush from start to finish. I ordered the halibut which tasted good, but gave me a horrible stomach ache soon after finishing dinner. My mother and I split a salad. I am a vegetarian and she is not, so I asked for meat on the side. My second bite had bacon in it. So because of the kitchen/waitress's mistake, I just unintentionally ate meat. When I told the waitress this, she immediately removed my plate but didn't seem overly apologetic. Overall, the meal was expensive, the service disappointing, and I will never return to a restaurant that cannot accommodate a vegetarian.
(2)
Meagan G.
This place is awesome! The elegant but country decor is amazing! The food was perfect! Our waiter forgot about us but more than made up for it.. and its not about falling down its about how fast you get up! I had the Salmon blt and duck fat fries! I tried a Miss Piggy to drink and liked it so much I had another! Just call me Miss Piggy LOL I will be going back and taking friends!
(5)
Rich Y.
Yelp didn't let me down with this one. The food was amazing. The green chili dish for starters will knock your socks off. Did a pork dish for main dish and it was outstanding. For a dessert try the banana foster beignets and you will be happy.
(5)
Tony K.
The place is nicely decorated. This location has changed hands several times . The restaurant was a little pricy . About 50 dollars a person . Good thing we went during restaurant week . The service was average . A little slow because of the crowd . The food was tasty and we shared most of the dishes
(4)
Estella G.
Go there often, the food amazing and so are the drinks. (french dip with mashed potatoes) Patio seating is great and its pretty.
(5)
Daniel W.
Top of the line rustic food. Consistently nice and great service. Friday's (I think) has nice light acoustic guitar music on the patio.
(5)
Danielle S.
My family has been in here a bunch. I've been forgetting to review. Happy hour is the best. Duck fat fries are just delish. Basically great menu and great customer service. Great drink selection. And despite not being a kid friendly place. My son does really well there. They have a grilled cheese sandwich that he loves. It's not on the menu but if you ask them you shall receive. Dessert is a MUST. You can't go wrong here. They also have live music which is great.
(5)
Derek S.
When I heard there was a pork joint coming to the area I was pretty excited. We've probably been there a dozen times now which speaks for itself but at the same time it hasn't landed that final fifth star for me. While the restaurant is practically in the Walmart parking lot you quickly forget that once you are inside. A nice patio and live music on Th, Fri, and Sat also are a huge plus. The majority of my meals have been solid but I can still remember having cold Berkshire pork which didn't kill the meal but did leave me a little disappointed. That was probably 6 months ago and as I mentioned, we keep going back so take it for what it's worth. On a side note who I presume is the restaurant manager normally makes a table appearance to check on your satisfaction. Probably time we introduce ourselves which in past experiences usually ups the level of experience another notch.
(4)
Floyd C.
Ok, I am a huge fan of the other white meat and this place is all about it. Or so they say, so I really wanted to like the pork here. Well I can say after trying it, it was ok. I never plan on visiting again so I can't say the dishes are making me want to visit. Yes I tried the Lamb burger and ugh wish I could say it was excellent, but I would rate is as good. I like the local beers offered, even a replica of Blue Moon, but as noted with my dinner guest, wish I had a real Blue Moon to go with my pork :) It is not the same, it is a replica and the difference in flavor is noticed. Candied pork was ok, not something I would order again. No starch on the plate with it so make sure you order something else. Great bar, great atmosphere, but the food is what attracted me and it was not top notch like I had hoped.
(3)
John S.
Wanted to go to a gastropub, and ended up here. This is a really nice place inside. Comfortable seating of all types. A big bar. The kitchen is wide open for all to see. The restrooms are clean and nice, too. We ordered; triple fried duck fries (excellent fries), chicken liver mousse (this was absolutely excellent - could not stop eating), bone marrow (very good flavor), candied pork belly (quite good). Thoruoughly enjoyed my experience here. The service was excellent. Also tried 3 of their tasy signature drinks; maple glazed old fashioned, frozen 'rita, and another. A great place to dine!
(4)
Kristen H.
Excellent food, fabulous brew choices, service was ehhh okay. For some reason it takes a very long time to get a drink from the bar.. The menu is very creative and the atmosphere is wonderful. Love the rustic touches. We will be back.
(4)
Brad G.
The Sow made for a fun Saturday night. It's a big place, we chose a high top behind the huge wraparound bar. The service was great. I thought my wife and server were going to make plans after. She did a great job. I would give up French fries for the eggplant frites appy. Wife had the salad, which I had no interest in trying. She said the PV salad was delish. I had the French dip. It's as good as you will find. $14. Good energy in this place, and reasonable prices make it a must go. Music on the patio was a dude playing guitar on the patio, playing songs we all know. Much better than I'm making him sound. We were stuffed but still got the butter cake with ice cream. Yum. My stomach hates me.
(5)
Marie C.
I will have to agree with Jeff W. and Rebecca A. here. I was really excited to try this place as we are foodies and love trying new foods and restaurants. But I was very disappointed when we left. We ordered the charcuterie board which was just gross. Even the prosciutto didn't taste quite right and its like, how can you screw that up? This dish was the start of my queasy stomach. I had asked for another piece of toast as we still had cheese and meat left and was told we would have to pay for it! One piece of toast! Next, we had ordered the Candied Pork Belly which literally made me sick to my stomach! I still feel queasy after eating here 3 hours ago! The pork belly is mostly all FAT and greas. The balsamic sauce it is drowning in is heinous and I'm not sure who's idea it was to mix the two. It comes with a small amount of collard greens soaked in the sauce which is a really cheap filler to this dish. Yuck! I was hiding my distaste from the waitstaff because I didn't want to come across as rude to her but we wont be back. In fact we were never even asked how we liked our meal. There are just too many great Phoenix restaurants to waste fifty bucks on lunch at this place. Very pretentious for a Wal-Mart parking lot. Salty Sow, you better shape up or ship out cuz you've got competition in Phoenix!
(1)
Jenifer R.
Don't let the menu or the name of the restaurant fool you, the SALTY SOW is OFF THE HOOK!!!!!! Comfort food at it's best! I suggest ordering a few dishes and sharing, it's that good. The pork ragu with polenta is AMAZING!!! So are the tacos and the french fries. I can go on and on and on!!!!! I don't suggest bringing your little kids here, especially if they are picky eaters. I do suggest coming here for a date with your better half. Live music on the patio as well. AWESOME! AWESOME AWESOME!
(4)
Peter A.
Great food, great atmosphere. I would come back next time in phoenix. You must try the duck fat fries and stuffed mushrooms.
(5)
Aura C.
You don't really have to twist my arm to get to me to try a restaurant where pork prepared in any way is the main attraction. So, when my husband and I had a chance to get away for a meal, I naturally chose Salty Sow. I wish that I could talk about the wonderful dishes that I had, but they were all only okay. I had the candied pork belly. I guess in my head I pictures something somewhat crispy. I was very wrong. It's a braised dish. It's not a bad dish, just not something I would convince me to come back again. My husband had the lamb burger and I had to sample. It was pretty good if you enjoy tapenade. It's not really for me. Service was good up until we asked for the check. It felt like a lifetime before it finally arrived, and then it was wrong. Overall, it was an okay experience.
(3)
Jaleebi S.
We had a wonderful experience at the sow on a busy restaurant week Saturday. Live music was playing and some unique drinks were flowing (try the Moscow mule!). I went with the price fixed menu and enjoyed the Brussels sprouts salad as well as a very tasty and large portion of the pork belly. Outstanding! I had to try the already famous duck fat fries with the 110 minute egg and wasn't disappointed. The egg was an experience and clearly this is a dish not to be missed; especially if you like French fries. A nice dessert selection including a fresh fruit plate rounded off a very pleasant experience. Considering the PV mall location, The Salty Sow is a great find and I'll be back soon enough.
(5)
Randie O.
An excellent experience had by both my wife and I, who went there for happy hour after we received sub-par service at another bar-restaurant in the area. We enjoyed fantastic service by the entire staff and munched on Chorizo Mushrooms and Eggplant Frites with marinara sauce; both outstanding starter choices and well priced. (Bill for both and a beer and diet Coke was $20) The Salty Sow is simply the finest choice in or around PV Mall!
(5)
Luke B.
The food is awesome, the drinks are great! The reason I gave them 4 stars is because in their drinks they put one BIG ice cube. That takes up a lot of the drink space AKA beverage real-estate. But the vibe is awesome for happy hours.
(4)
Patrick H.
Excellent food and service. The beef shoulder dish was the definition of comfort food. They have a nice selection of beers and the chocolate cake for dessert really hit the spot!
(5)
Liz M.
I was in the mood for fried chicken on a Sunday night. To my dismay the chicken establishments we frequent were closed. I searched on yelp and set our navigation system to the Salty Sow. I selected the crispy chicken thighs. They were pan fried without a batter and served on top of fingerling potatoes with an incredible gravy. This dish would pale in comparison to the size of franchise restaurants, however, I could not finish the serving. I believe the richness of the gravy, the perfect saltiness of the potatoes, and the crispness of the chicken made for a satisfying and filling dish. I am looking forwards to my lunch of leftovers tomorrow. Hubby had their Sunday night pork specialty. The pork was juicy and served with fingerlings and garlic toast. With determination he finished his entree with the exception of all the bread. We shared a piece of brown butter cake which was okay. Not great, not bad, but not good enough to order again.
(4)
HJ B.
Discovered this place during business trip to Scottsdale. Loved it so much went back twice! Fabulous happy hour, great small dishes, fun vibe, and decent beer/wine selection. Live music on Thurs, Fri nights & festive outdoor patio area with big screen tv's & gathering spots to hear the music or to just chill. Pork ragout with asiago polenta and basil was killer (scrumptious!) & the fried green tomatoes were good too. Wish I'd had the duck fries though. Our first night's service with Lauren (during a Thurs eve) was awesome & the live music (Ryan Sims) was fantastic; 2nd night back the bartender & our server weren't as attentive or stellar (maybe because it was a Sat night). Still, if I lived in the area, I'd be a regular here. The menu is incredible.
(5)
Mike D.
Hmmmm....salty pig parts. This place is great. I wish it was on my side of town because I would be a frequent guest. From the nice beer selection to the solid happy hour specials to the delicious dinner entrees I never encountered anything I'd change (high praise from an egomanic). The bacon (pork belly) and eggs was especially good as were the tacos. If you're in the northern part of Phoenix/Scottsdale you should swing by here soon and give it a try...unless you don't eat pork. If that's the case, why are you reading reviews of a place called the "Salty Sow"???
(4)
Whit L.
Fantastic cocktails - Petey and their Old Fashioned were both fantastic. Lamburger, slow cooked beef shoulder, and bacon wrapped pork filet mignion were all delicious. Can't go wrong. Oh yeah, duck fat fries...mmmmm, and Brussels sprout leaves. Everything is delicious.
(5)
Adrian R.
Great restaurant! The food is very good, and there is live music on the weekends. The open air layout and decor is amazing.
(5)
Hank M.
FANTASTIC - all the way around ... superb ambiance, stellar food and terrific service! Our server Tony was delightful - he made the experience remarkably enjoyable. We picked the Salty Cow based in the reviews and they were spot on. Everything about this place is RIGHT!. If you are tired of all of your usual spots and your attempts at finding a "new place" just have not worked out - look no further ... the Salty Cow is the place! We will be back.
(5)
Jason C.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. The atmosphere is laid back, the food is delicious and the customer service is fantastic. I ordered the braised pork shoulder over mash potatoes with an egg on top, it was simply to die for. Tasty, tender, delicious! To top it off was one of my favorite Four Peaks bears, the Kilt Lifter! There happy hour looks fantastic, think I will try that next.
(5)
Alicia F.
I have came back to Salty Sow...thinking it would be better. The food is okay.. they have a wide variety of items...However, the service is slow and out of all the dishes I have tried nothing was amazing. They do have happy hour which might be a better option.. They do have a nice atmosphere though.
(3)
Jessica S.
Oh where to begin the goodness! The spot: the building is very eye catching right off the bat. Walking in it gorgeous!! stunning suedeish white seat that were super comfy. I love the open kitchen and the awesome draft beer pipe haning from the ceiling was rad. Grubs: We had a huge meal starting with the meat and cheese plate that was amazing . I had read the menu on line about the deviled eggs and I was so excited about, and they came through, I could have ordered four orders as my meal :)), then we had the brussels ceaser and also a beet and goat cheese salad(.i have actually gone back again for that salad) followed by a fall apart(in a good way) milk braised pork shoulder and the pork belly . The sauce from the pork belly was sent straight from heaven. finally some pudding and the bananas foster , which is anything but standard, lil bananas hot stuffed donut things.. noms noms! Cocktails were spot on , lots of options that include sparkling wine, which I love in my cocktails! I have already gone back and look forward to checking out the happy hour next. Killer food , drinks and service! Oh yeah get a spot outside on the patio its beautiful!
(5)
Jody M.
I'll admit, I'm kind of obsessed with this place. In fact, my hubby had to hold a minor intervention when I was visiting multiple times per week! The staff is great, the food is AMAZING-I haven't tried a thing I didn't like, and they have great happy hour specials. It's a must-try!
(5)
Nick R.
Had an awesome experience in the bar yesterday. Had a few cocktails and appetizers. The duck fat fries were great. I cook my potatoes in bacon fat so I was used to a great flavor. What really topped it off was the poached egg on top. I'm a total whore for an egg on anything. Brussels sprouts were darn good and so were the potato-bacon-tot things. Solid old-fashioneds and nice pours all around. Open kitchen like I love and the food coming out looked spot on. Five stars for now. Will review again after I have a meal. Note that they are not open for lunch on the weekend. BUMMER
(5)
Lakota M.
This is my new favorite place ! This little gem has become a staple in our repertoire! They have a great menu with a twist on comfort foods. we had the pork shoulder and collard greens. It was melt in your mouth delicious! The Petey cocktail is a great craft drink and has a great pizzazz! Check it out!
(5)
S C.
Interesting menu with lots of original offerings, however it is fairly limited. Great beer selection! Prices are a little high for what you are getting. Great central location.
(3)
Robert W.
Stand by for the stomach ache of your life the next day! My wife and I shared a meal and both of us are really sick the next day. I'm never going back!
(1)
Kelly K.
The food is really good! The deviled eggs were great! they also have really good dessert.
(5)
Tori B.
Though I give this establishment four stars, I give the bananas foster beignets five plus stars. OMG those are good. I'd say skip dinner and go straight to those babies, but honestly, dinner was good too. Either way, save some room and get the beignets... you won't be disappointed. Trust me. As for food, I had a french dip sandwich... it was fab. I wish it was served a little bit warmer, but overall I would highly recommend it. The hubs had a pork roast. It was Ok, but had A LOT of fat on it. I think he would have enjoyed it more if it had been trimmed a bit... it was also a smaller portion than one would have expected for the price. Our service was great, especially considering we were STARVING and looking to get food ASAP. We're so happy this new restaurant have popped up near to home. We will surely be back, especially for those beignets. Dear lord those were good...
(4)
Dani W.
Really yummy food, but like the name a bit salty. I had the bacon and eggs: creamy grits with pork belly and an egg. Really good, but it was salty. And I like salt, a lot of salt. But the salt was coming from the grits, not the pork belly. Wine was good, Brussels sprouts were good, dessert was great. Service was also great: Nate was super attentive. I'll go back, I'll just get something different. My hubs meal of the fried chicken thighs way also tasty.
(4)
Heather V.
Been here twice and plan to go back for a third time next week! It's accommodating for all sizes of groups. Happy hour drink deals are good, and they have a great selection and fun cocktails. The copper mule is delicious! The happy hour food is very filling for small plates. The pork chile was amazing and super spicy. The duck fat fries are to die for, and pork tacos are delicious, too. But one of my favorites has been the fried green tomatoes with guacamole. Yum! Service is good as well. Super friendly and have never had to wait too long for a table, food or a refill. The patio is really cozy and enjoyable. The landscaping is done so well that you'd never guess that the place is nestled in a Wal Mart parking lot next to the oh so classy Tilted Kilt. And the live acoustic music on the weekend is a nice touch. One of my new favorites, for sure!
(4)
Ivory D.
Regular here, so its obvious that I like the food and atmosphere. I continue to write these reviews to encourage those that have not tried this restaurant to do so!.
(5)
Andrea M.
WOW!! I am totally lost for word with this place everything was AMAZING! !! The food was fantastic, the service was super! Our server Tony had great recommendations and had a great personality! The kitchen staff was awesome treated each other very respectfully and all had positive attitude even when the pressure was on!!! We live about 45 minutes from here and we will be back for sure!!! My only regret is that I didn't have more room to try everything on the menu! !
(5)
Marianne W.
We love this place and are always surprised it isn't packed all the time. The margaritas with the Serrano peppers in the ice cubes are a great option. The polenta and pork ragu as well as the pork green chilli are the best things on the menu. We've always had great service and have loved every dish we've had.
(5)
Bryan F.
Great food, fun atmosphere and fun menu. I am sad that I have waited so long to try it!
(5)
Maria K.
All I have to say is that you can die happy once you have eaten the Halibut. Melted in my mouth. Bed of vegetables it sat on top of were perfectly tender but not overdone. Honestly, I have never had this feeling after having a fish dish. I cannot wait to go back. I also loved being able to see into the kitchen . The chefs are easy on the eyes too.
(5)
Angela G.
This place has some pretty delicious stuff. I've never had a lamb burger and it wasn't disappointing. The porcini sandwich was well balanced in flavor. The Duck Fat Fries with 110 minute egg is delicious!! This place takes time and effort to prepare a savory meal. Especially around the pv area you'd have to drive pretty far for this kinda food. On our second visit here for lunch we had pork tacos, turkey sandwich, a burger and the chicken. The burger was very juicy and very filling. Since there was no kids menu we had to get the chicken and potato's for my 2 year old but she ate it and loved it (not the entire two pieces of chicken but almost 1 whole one on her own). the tacos and sandwich were great as well. for 4 of us we paid less ten $60 for lunch, not bad considering other places we have eaten and we spend over $60 for 3 people but i guess a little pricey considering it was lunch
(5)
Rick S.
This place has a very pleasant environment. Lots of TV's. Patio area is very well connected to the inside of the restaurant. Service is good but the best of all is the food. Every dish I order is good and for appetizer the fried caramelized brusselsprouts are the best.
(5)
Jane S.
Enjoyed sitting on the patio with all the heaters. Happy hour is served anywhere in the restaurant. Food and service were excellent. Will be dining here again soon.
(4)
Mossie L.
I only have good things to say about the Salty Sow. They have a great menu overall, with a pretty extensive HH menu too. The cocktails are extremely high quality, service has always been great, and they offer a ton of unique food options. The brussel sprouts + pecorino + golden raisins is to die for...I have to admit I've started making this creative dish myself, thanks to the Salty Sow! I return here as often as possible!
(5)
Keith C.
I did salty sow on a Wednesday night. Good parking and nice dining room and bar. Decent tap beer list for a modern gastropub. It was nice to see the local Sun Up brew at a restaurant here in town. I ordered a $12 cheeseburger and asked them to hold the mustard. Of course it arrived covered in mustard. How can you taste anything when it is overpowered by mustard? I returned the cheeseburger and waited for the replacement. The manager was kind enough to bring me a couple deviled eggs while I waited. I tried one but all I could taste was lemon juice. When the replacement burger arrived, It was immediately evident that the cooks had gotten revenge. The patties were burnt beyond any recognition. I had never got to have a burger and the waitress had the Gaul to charge me for it. I won't go back. There are too many places that make good food and care.
(2)
Carrie S.
The food was amazing! But.....we had to wait approximately 30 minutes to order our entree. We sat down, and our server promptly took our drink order. He came back and we ordered duck fries. He then came back another time and explained the specials, but then walked away without taking our order. Our Duck Fat Fries came out about ten minutes later, and they were good. They could have been a little hotter, but the flavor was right. After nearly finishing our fries, and waiting 20 minutes for the waiter to come back, we finally ordered our entree's. I had the Asiago Halibut, and my man had the Beef Shoulder. Both were amazing! The drinks were strong, and the ambiance was welcoming. We will definitely come back, I just hope that we have more attentive service next time.
(4)
Sheff B.
Great meal, atmosphere and staff. Was made to feel welcome and comfortable. Attention to guests seems genuine and not canned. Very memorable experience.
(5)
Lexi M.
Great environment! Really great food! I live right around the corner and will definitely becoming back! Thank you! Tip: order the deviled eggs..soooo delicious!
(5)
Stefanie P.
My husband and I visited Salty Sow with our 5 year old son tonight (by the way, its not meant for kids but mine loved the food anyway). I'll open with the fact that I have absolutely nothing negative to say, so you don't have to wait to find out if there's a gripe in this review! :) The food is amazing! We had the duck fries as an appetizer, and the three of us couldn't stop eating them. Next I had the Green Chile Pork Stew (which as actually an appetizer, but it made a meal). I loved it and the portion was so generous I brought some home. My husband had the Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder. We had this dish last time we were there and once again it was perfect and he cleaned the dish! We got the Crisp Chicken Thighs for my son, and hands down that's the best chicken I've ever eaten in my life. Obviously a five year old didn't finish it, and I'm looking forward to having it left over. For dessert, we had the Banana's Foster, which was just delicious. It was another very generous portion that we finished because we couldn't stop. Our waiter's name was Sean and he made this (very infrequent) night out as great as I could have hoped. His level of service was stellar. He was friendly, funny, very helpful, and efficient. I really felt like our experience was important to him. I also encountered other staff who either brought out food or just checked on us, and their professionalism was just as impressive. During our visit, a man and a woman who were obviously managers stopped by to make sure we were enjoying ourselves, and the lady manager even went out of her way to suggest I could have more tortillas to go with my stew, and brought them back to me herself. Start to finish, this experience was excellent. The food and portions were appropriate for the price we paid, and I left happy. Highly recommended to ANYONE. Thank you all for a great night with my family!
(5)
Amy P.
Good fun and a nice atmosphere. The menu is geared for adults versus the family. The server knew the menu well and was helpful with making selections.
(4)
Arizona G.
This is one of my favorite places ever! I have never had anything I didn't like and the happy hour is amazing! If you haven't been I highly recommend it!
(5)
Sarah L.
+super friendly and attentive (but not annoying) waitresses. +relaxed and comfortable decor +great guac + fried green tomatoes +great steak +good variety of options for those that don't eat pork +delicious, moist chicken thighs +/- duck fries was just sos
(4)
Taylor P.
The burgers we had were good, and the frys were amazing! We came for dinner on a weekend, so it was pretty busy and loud, but the service was still good.
(5)
Stephanie S.
I have eaten here about 5 times. The food is good but the service is quite frustrating. It starts off great and then the service goes downhill. Refills for drinks are impossible and when they deliver the food it is impossible to ask for a condiment because the server just disappears. Once they up-sale cocktails and appetizers, the friendly service is gone. The last 3 times we could not get out in under 2 1/2 hours and never got a refill for the non-alcoholic drinks and waited over half hour for the check. We finally had to trap a different server to PLEASE find our server to get our check. Frustrating. I've stopped going and when asked I have suggested another restaurant where my business is valued. I feel that 5 visits is enough. By the way I always tip over 20%, was a server, and genuinely never complain about service unless it's warranted. Service has to be good start to finish, not up until the order is taken.
(3)
Leslie H.
This place had an interesting menu. If you like food that is different yet has a home cooked feel this place is great. The service was great as well. Loved the ambiance and atmosphere. I was a little underwhelmed at a few things. The duck fries were delicious but I didn't care for the sauce. My husband liked it though. The goat cheese fritters were really good but the toast was a little bit TOO toasted. They're also HUGE and I prefer fritters smaller. I ordered the Brussels sprouts Caesar. It was great. I really loved the flavor. It had a bit of bite to it. Would love to go back and try something new. But as for what I had this first time I wouldn't be dying to go back. I rated it so highly because it takes reservations which is so rare nowadays for moderately priced places.
(3)
Eddie C.
Decent tacos, eggs come with everything. Happy hour is great, lots of great cocktails, decent beer list, good wine list. Hoping to try actual dinner sometime here.
(4)
Shannon B.
Wow wow wow. Start to finish dam good food. Service AMAZING! We love this place. It our new hang out.
(5)
David B.
Innovative thoughtful menu, friendly service and good beer. What else can you hope for?
(4)
Julie J.
Super fun atmosphere and the happy hour selections are pretty stellar. While the apps (we tried the duck fat fries, pork taco, truffled deviled eggs, and rosemary honey fried chicken) were just a hair off in the WOW factor--just felt they needed one more step of flavor to get that oomph--the lemon bar dessert was worth it. It left my sister and I intrigued enough to come back for dinner, and leave feeling like one of the sow paintings on the wall--bellies to the floor.
(4)
Meghan L.
Um, my gosh is this place yummy or what? I ordered the duck fat fries and the pork ragout, both very rich and flavorful. The service was great too. I sat at the bar, and they frequently came over to see how I was doing. They don't rush you out at all. The atmosphere is nice too. There was live music on the patio when I went there. This place is very hip, but very inclusive.
(4)
Sarah F.
Called for a Group on 10 the same evening and they were super accommodating. We tried most of the menu and everything was amazing!!! The duck fat fries were delicious and the pork belly entree melted in your mouth. The pricing was very reasonable and they were happy to split our checks. We live in MD and we could go back!
(5)
Whitney B.
My husband and I were really excited to try this place. The decor is amazing but food and service is absolutely awful. It took over 7 minutes for our drinks, server (Jacob) wanted to chat with Co workers rather than serve our beverages. We decided to order appetizer, salad and two entrees. The app and salad came out quick but our sever forgot to put our food order in and we had to wait and additional 20 minutes for entrees that is with our app being boxed up for over 10 minutes before he acknowledged to put the order in, meaning over 30 minutes for our entrees!!!!. When we finally got our entrees we were even more displeased because our steak came out almost medium well rather than medium rare. My pork filet was gross and dry. We will never go back and never recommend to anyone.
(1)
Shad B.
Great atmosphere, service and food. Nice Taplist of local craft beer- about half the taps are great. Mostly geared towards lifter beers and could use a few more stouts or porters possibly but great overall.
(5)
Andrea S.
A friend of mine has been talking to me about the Salty Sow for a few months now. What took me so long? The Pork Stew is Fabulous ! My sister took 2 servings home. Our Server,Tony was outstanding! The Wine he suggested, Troublemaker, was perfect! Can't wait to back. Taking my Husband SOON! Thanks to my good friend, Chandler, for introducing me to my new favorite restaurant .
(4)
Mike M.
Valentine's Day...made a reservation for 4;45 on Open Table. Arrived at 4:35 to an empty restaurant and told we could only be seated at the bar. Why? Because there were "400 reservations for 4:30" even though we had a reservation as well. I asked where everyone was given that it was 4:35 and the place was empty. Still don't understand why we couldn't be seated. We left. Called the manager...she acknowledged our reservation and said she was sorry "dear". Never going back.
(1)
Lily K.
Loved the lamb burger!
(5)
Queen Happy Face X.
a delicious dinning retreat. great wines, bartenders are attentive and the foods are fabulous!
(4)
Sam M.
Dessert and beers were second to none. Appetizers and main course were subpar. Service was excellent.
(3)
Richard K.
This has been our go-to neighborhood eatery for almost 2 years. It is one of the best restaurants, if not the best restaurant, for miles around. The ambiance is warm and lively, with a dynamic, feel-good vibe and good, live music on the weekends. The dishes are creative and tasty. And this isn't just trendy, creative, unhealthy fare... There is something for everyone. The happy hour is a good value. The clientele is upscale but not pretentious. The staff is friendly. The hostesses are absolute gems and as helpful as can be - especially in having to deal with high demand at peak times. The specialty drinks are creative. Several of the servers and bartenders are highly professional and helpful. Others... less so. I am stopping short of giving the Salty a 5 because, in our many times there, there have been some areas of improvement. These include the service not being as good as what we have come to expect, certain areas of the restaurant being too loud, too crowded or too hot, and the kitchen running out of signature dishes - sometimes even early on in the evening. Again, a few areas of improvement over our many visits. And mostly related to the high demand on this place. I highly recommend this restaurant.
(4)
Bill V.
Knew I was going to like this place the first time I came. It's the only restaurant I've been to where I'm depressed when I order... Knowing that I am missing out on everything else on the menu. Do not be afraid to take a doggie box home. The food is just as good the next day. Try the Duck Confit Fettuccine. About a dozen flavors hit your pallet in a swirl of ecstasy. The Truffled Deviled Eggs are amazing.
(5)
Jake J.
1st time here and it was really good. I am not a fan of Cauliflower but I loved their Cauliflower app. There was 6 of us and everything I tried at the table was really good. I had the French dip and that was amazing! One thing I wish that there was a little more variety on the menu. I know the smaller the menu the fresher everything will be, but a few more things could go a long way. Other than that this would be 5 stars. Great place, atmosphere was the best in Scottsdale for casual dining I felt. Loved the layout, and our server was really good. Tony was on top if it all and ran around like a maniac. That's how all servers should all be everywhere! Great Job Tony
(4)
C N.
Jess bartender is mediocre. Not friendly. Doesn't really know the menu (said she hasn't tried food since opening so doesn't know a lot of the menu). Empty on Sat night in restaurant, bar, and patio. These guys need to do something different (service, TVs, etc) or will be out of business soon. Booths (whole line of them on the right side of the restaurant) are super low-backed making head-knocking your neighbor to your rear likely. Small beer glasses Reverse HH (9pm-close daily) are cheaper but FAR SMALLER PORTIONS and not really a value. $5 fries have one egg.
(2)
Shay M.
Second time here...loved our food and the service is wonderful! Had the pork belly and the pork shoulder. Everything tasted fantastic. Make sure you take bites of the apple with the pork belly!
(5)
Barbara S.
Great food, great service. Crispy brussel sprouts, yum! Happy hour plates give you a chance to try several things. The buttermilk pie was "to die for". Will definitely come back next time I'm in Phoenix!
(5)
Jessica L.
Best dang French dip in town!!!!!!! I wish they had more vegetarian options since everyone I know is vegetarian, but for meat eaters...spectacular!!
(5)
Stephen W.
What a pleasant find this place is. We had a variety of things. The kids menu was good with burgers but the adult offerings were more than just the sow advertised. I had the trio of the filet, duck and halibut. My wife had the salmon. We had the Brussels sprouts. They were excellent. To top it off we had the beignets for desert and they were a favorite with the kids... And the adults! Will be one of our mainstays.
(5)
Scott R.
I work and live right up the street and it's not even close the best place for happy hour! Don't even question it! Love going there with buddies and hanging with a sophisticated crowd.
Unfortunately did not get to experience the food, we didn't get that far... Walk in and there were only a few people waiting. I stand in front of the hostess stand where the hostess is having a personal conversation with a waitress, I waited a few seconds for her to greet me and nothing. I had to say, "hello?" She then took my name and said the wait would only be 15 mins. 10 minutes goes by and 3 different couples walk in within that time and get seated right away. I walk up and ask the waitress why and she replies with, " you will be seated shortly." AN OTHER couple gets seated! We walked out and went across the street to Tilted Kilt where we got 10 times better service. Not sure I will return
(1)
Ashley P.
I had been here once before for a large event, and got to try a bunch of their dishes and remember thinking that all of them were so good! My husband, toddler and I came here for HH tonight and again, I was impressed! I ordered the sunset sangria which was awesome. Not too sweet like most sangrias, definitely more of a cocktail. We split the truffle deviled eggs, honey crispy chicken, and Louisiana bousin fritters. The fritters weren't my favorite, oh well, my husband had no problem eating them. The chicken was delicious, I especially loved the gravy and biscuit. The eggs were very tasty. The quality of food is very high and the chef truly is an artist.
(4)
Karen C.
My favorite dinner spot in the area! Everything is delicious and the menu is well thought out. You can tell everything they make is made with great ingredients and from scratch. No skimping here. The service and drinks are always great as well.
(4)
Alex W.
Can I just say OUT OF THIS WORLD!! Best food ever in town, our server (Shawn) was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, we had the appetizers Garlic fries, Broccoli, Beet Salad with goat cheese, the fried Brussels sprouts, my kids my husband and I, we could of had the entire menu but we will have to make several trips back, I can't wait. Keep up the taste and ambiance! Definitely a winner....LOVED IT!!
(5)
Kristi H.
This only got a 3 and probably should have gotten a 1 for worst service. Snippy snotty waiter. Didn't even have s chance to tell him it was my boyfriend's birthday. Food great. Timing of drinks & appetizers off & seriously the waiter acted like we should have been paying homage to him. Unfriendly & cold. Too bad. Could have been a perfect evening like we have had here In the past.
(3)
Erin H.
Three words: DUCK FAT FRIES. Best thing I have consumed in recent memory. Service was friendly and prompt and the decor is adorable. I had the blood orange serrano cocktail which was expertly crafted. The brussels sprouts are to die for also! Such a great place - I plan on eating here every time I'm in Phoenix!
(5)
Anh N.
I've been here several times and the service has aways been pretty good and the food is even better. Duck Fat Fries are pretty good, but that best thing here can only be ordered on Sundays. Make sure you get there early otherwise they'll sell out of the Sunday Special. Folks, I leave you with two words... PORCHETTA SUNDAYS :)
(4)
Ryanne O.
Came back here recently with my husband. As I self-suggested in my original review, I skipped the fries and ordered a different drink. Good choice! We started with the eggplant frites (got much more than I expected) and the stuffed mushrooms for starters and they were both great. Especially the mushrooms. He got the lamb burger and I got the pork medallions. He said his burger was pretty good (but like me, he wasn't keen on the fries), and my pork was *amazing*. Just fantastic. We also got drinks. A mojito for him and copper state mule for me. Both were surprisingly good! We shared a crem brulee as well, and it was good!
(5)
Meg S.
We ate here for the first time tonight. While the food was tasty and the menu was interesting, the service was just so bad I can't recommend this restaurant. We were seated right away on the patio (a plus! and we thought a good sign). Ambiance - too loud outside. 1 star There was a very good local musician playing. Unfortunately, it was very very very loud. Loud enough to require constant yelling on the part of everyone sitting on the patio. Perhaps it would have been quieter inside. Outdoor cooling system broken. Service - Terrible. No stars We placed our order shortly after sitting. We ordered appetizers and drinks. Appetizers arrived right away. Drinks were missing. We finished the app and 40 minutes later a runner brought our our entrees. No drinks yet. Halfway through the entree our waitress finally reappeared - it had been almost an hour since we had seen her. She refilled our water, but since we both had food in our mouths we couldn't actually talk. Still no drinks. Disappointing because the drink menu looked fantastic and I really wanted to try one. Food - pretty tasty - 3 stars Green Chili appetizer - great flavor. Just the right amount of spice and served with homemade tortillas. Good for two to share. Not big enough for more. French dip - lots of meat. It is served rare. Good flavor, but not unique or different. Fries are okay. Nothing special. Pork Belly Salad - excellent bacon and pork belly. Great flavors. Unique combination of ingredients. The pieces are too big, which made eating it awkward. Make sure you have a knife (if you can find your waitress). But, this is excellent.
(2)
Ashley H.
Completely torn in two directions with Salty Sow: food is awesome- service was terrible! We have been here before but last night will be the last time we eat here. The waitress, Brenda, came to take our drink order and then we didn't see the drinks or waitress for another 20 minutes. When the one bar drink we ordered arrived, it was delicious but Brenda never even brought out the soda that my sister had ordered. The whole time we were waiting to order we could see her on her phone by the kitchen texting! We finally gave our order to a different server! In hindsight- we should have just left when the drinks had taken 20 minutes to come out! Unfortunately I can't even give her the benefit of the restaurant being busy- they were pretty slow for a Friday night. TLDR: amazing food, find better servers because that horrible service just cost them some customers.
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Holly C.
One of the best happy hours I've been to in Arizona. We pretty much ordered the entire HH menu: 1) Truffled delived eggs 2) Duck fat fries 3) Brussels sprout leaves 4) Spit-roasted pork taco 5) Pork belly taco 6) Beef shoulder taco - The fries and the pork tacos were the best. The food came out quickly and our server was on top of everything despite it being really busy.
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Sam S.
Great dinner date night spot! Nice modern but cozy spot near pv- we came in at 9 pm reservation but would have been fine not to have a reservation at that time. We were seated on the far west wall booths- was not too loud in the restaurant as it was not very busy. I had the Blanche royale margarita which is the house blood orange margarita with Chambord and the hubs had a beer. Once he tried my margarita he said he wished he had gotten a marg too! We started with the chorizo mushrooms and that was a great bite!! Loved the 6 yummy mushrooms and bread to soak the oil up. Unfortunately the bread didn't seem fresh. It wasn't crusty or soft- just really tough. I'd appreciate a lighter toast... Or a grilled rustic bread instead. We got the chefs vegetable selection which was delicious- very light and straightforward. Lightly seasoned fresh ingredients included roasted cauliflower, lentils/quinoa, arugula, brocolini, grilled Bok choi, and a raw fennel & apple salad. The cooked ingredients were delicious but the fennel & apples would have greatly been enhanced with a light vinegarette or perhaps a dressing on the side of the tray. The plain arugula did not annoy me as much but still would have benefitted from a dipping sauce option. We also had the farm salad I think it was. I remember the chewy bacon and creamy dressing. Overall good but not outstanding. Our server was very nice and professional. We most likely will be back again to sample more menu items.
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Jamie W.
Amazing hand down my favorite place to enjoy a great meal!!! I come here all the time small groups big group no matter always amazing service! The drinks will tickle your fancy!!! Love this place!
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Avery C.
I finally made it back to Salty Sow...thanks to a BOGO mailer that I received. Once I got the mailer, I hopped on OpenTable and made a reservation and went in for a late lunch. The fact that a place uses OpenTable gives it a little boost in my book. The waitress was very welcoming and friendly and did a great job explaining the menu and concept and welcoming me back. I ordered the slow-roasted beef shoulder and was not disappointed. The root vegetables in the dish were perfectly cooked. I ordered their version of a Moscow mule and enjoyed it. I'm glad I tried the restaurant again because I was pleased with the meal. I don't know that it will become a regular place for me to dine, but I wouldn't be averse to going back if someone suggests it. I'd be even more tempted to go if I received another BOGO mailer....
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Breanna T.
The crispy brussles sprouts leaves are fantastic! I tried them as they come on the menu and they were delicious. I decided to try them plain (sans raisins, cheese, & agave) & thought they might have been better this way. I actually got full on this appetizer alone and while they were a wee bit oily, I still felt like I ate fairly healthy. We sat at the inside bar that opens up to the outside. On a 100+ degree day we still felt cool & comfy.
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Selin E.
Not too bad. Great service and atmosphere BUT the food is very heavy. SUPER delicious but not healthy food. This was my second time here. Both plates and appetizers were just too heavy and fattening. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star. Other than that great place. Just not for healthy eaters like myself.
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Aileen B.
7/9/14 Came here to celebrate my birthday, albeit a day later. Mom and aunt had never visited SS before, but cousin joined me for happy hour a few months ago. While all enjoyed the atmosphere, we found the alcoholic beverages and food, for the most part, underwhelming. yelp.com/biz_photos/salt… Cousin talked up the Banana beignets and ice cream, as we shared one during hh months ago, and all but aunt, who didn't sample, liked it. yelp.com/biz_photos/salt… The ONE thing I COMPLETELY enjoyed was the (complimentary) birthday dessert, the dessert special of the day of Lemon Bar, tart, rich cream, and not very sweet lemon cheesecake on a crust that I didn't sample, adorned with homemade whip cream, fresh blueberries, and two mint leaves. The homemade vanilla bean ice cream, though not needed as the cheesecake was sumptuous by itself, was a nice touch. yelp.com/biz_photos/salt… Mom, who didn't find the beignets and ice cream dish anything to write home about, found the lemon bar quite tasty. :) Crispy Brussels sprouts- I didn't enjoy this one as much as I did in the past. Bland, not crispy, and the pecorino didn't add the punch I remembered. Beef shoulder and Spit-roasted pork tacos- cousin ate these and enjoyed them, but wouldn't order them again. yelp.com/biz_photos/salt… Fried chicken and sweet potato biscuit- The chicken was only partially-cooked-- dark pink center, and I couldn't chew through the meat completely. My cousin agreed, and the server took it away and had another one fired up. However, the second piece was also undercooked! The manager came out and spoke to us, assuring me that the kitchen uses a thermometer to discern when the food is ready to be served, so the chicken should be perfectly-done. The sweet potato biscuit was fine. I was still disappointed in the quality of the chicken, and the item was removed from the bill. Thank you, Salty Sow! :) Duck-fat fries- We didn't find it anything special, and I did not like the egg on top. yelp.com/biz_photos/salt… I've had poutine fries at Nook and loved those, so it must be the duck fat used to cook the fries in that we all were not impressed with. As far as the happy hour beverages we ordered ($2 off specialty cocktails)... My aunt enjoyed her Rosemary's Piglet, a pretty concoction of pomegranate juice, bubbly, and rosemary syrup; the ice cube had a rosemary sprig trapped inside it (this reminded me of the Rosemary margarita I had at the now-closed Renegade by MOD- check out the photos I included in that review*- very pretty!). Cousin had the Salty Sow Sparkling Sangria (elderflower liqueur, bubbly, orange and lemon juices, one grape, opal basil), which she's ordered before and liked, and I tried the Miss Piggy (X-rated Fusion, bubbly, grapefruit sugar rim; I don't recommend it). *Link to Renegade by MOD review yelp.com/biz/renegade-by…
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Aim M.
We got there just under 1 hour before closing time. We were worried that that we might get turned away, or that service would not be good, as often times restaurants start the cleanup process early. But we were pleasantly surprised at how accommodating they were, and the good service. I had to be shoulder, and my ride had the pork. The beef shoulder was served and a skillet-like dish. The beef was set a time a helping of mashed potatoes with gravy. This created a stew like effect, which was very tasty. we also had their version of a Moscow Mule, and a dark beer. All in all, it was a great experience.
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Ness O.
I came here with a friend and ordered the duck fries as an appetizer, which was amazing! We then ordered our entree. I ordered the rare roast beef French dip and my friend ordered the crispy chicken thighs. My rare roast beef was truly amazing and the meat was so juicy, tender and full of flavors! However, the mash potatoes that came as a side dish wasn't anything special. I took a bite of my friends entree and I felt that it was way too salty. After our entrees we ordered two desserts. One was some chocolate mousse with berries and the other was some lemon bar with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I wasn't a fan of their dessert. The chocolate mousse was very thick and I just couldn't get myself to finish it. On the plate were strawberries, blueberries and some berry jelly smear. The jelly smear had a bitter taste to it and didn't go too well with the chocolate mousse. The lemon bar was very tart but went well with the ice cream. It tasted kinda like a key lime pie but with lemon. Overall, the food was good and the place is very fancy looking! I loved the way they decorated the place and how spacious it was. They had a band playing outside which was at first hard to listen to because of all the noise that was going around in the restaurant. This place was so packed! Now for their Service... It was okay. Our server seemed like he was in a rush or was impatient. Whenever we asked him questions about the food he was very short and towards the end he asked if we can hurry up and pay the tab because he was cut.
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Kat B.
I went in for dinner and had the French Dip and Creme Brulee for dessert. Both items were very good!
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Karn H.
Sat at the bar Saturday night. Bar tender was great and we had the lamb burger and the fries. All pretty awesome. The burger was soooo fresh
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Joe S.
So I must say... bacon is a good thing! and the Salty Sow delivers the goods!!! Made my first visit here last night and was extremely satisfied with the ambiance, friendly staff & great food. The bar is welcoming for those (like myself last night) who dine alone with a couple TV's to catch some game action. Now its not a sports bar atmosphere but when you are having a drink and some eats by yourself its nice to have the 'ol tube (did I just date myself?) to watch. At the bar they have a great selection, although not huge, of local craft brews from brewery's around the state. The bar tenders where, prompt and pleasant with their service. The kitchen was equally as efficient even on a busy Saturday night - my food arrived almost to quickly. Now speaking of the food, the menu had a wide range of interesting starters, salads and entrees - many with bacon/pork incorporated in some unique way.. I ordered the pork shoulder, and why not right? Its the Salty SOW after all!. It was fantastic!! the right balance of fat and flavor with a complementary seasoning that worked perfectly. I saw another bar dinner with the beef shoulder that looked amazing so on my next visit I will definitely give that a try. Oh.. and they have a nice open patio a with a live musician that wasn't to loud but sounded great. The Salty Sow would be a nice gathering spot for a large group of friends for sure. I will be back!
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Harmoni P.
I've been to the salty sow a few times, even though I'm not a pork-eater...most of my friends are obsessed with it, so the first time I wasn't expecting much, but I'm so happy I went! The atmosphere is nice - warm and inviting! The staff is prompt, polite, and well trained. We were there to catch the end of happy hour, which has some great choices for a good price! The signature cocktails are yummy - I suggest trying something new. For dinner - We tried the honey rosemary chicken, aaaaaaamazing!! The beef shoulder taco wasn't bad, but after the chicken it couldn't compete. I also had the brussel sprouts and deviled eggs, both were very good. We also tried the duck fat fries which were just okay in my (humble) opinion. Highly recommend.
Don't let the unique menu items turn you off from eating at the Salty Sow. Must have appetizers include the bone marrow and fried green tomatoes. Like everyone else says, the duck fat fries are delicous. Very good at accommodating both small and larger parties. Fast service and polite employees too. Will be back again!!
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Tara F.
This place is amazing! I went for my birthday and it was the perfect ending to a great day. (Hooray complimentary champagne toast!) My friend and I split an order of the duck fat fries - so delicious! Easily the best fries I've ever had. I got a Rosemary's Piglet to drink and the rosemary frozen into the ice cube was a nice touch and tasted great. The beef shoulder... oh my. Fantastic. The most flavourful carrots I've eaten in a long time, and the beef! Like buttah! I have yet to stop thinking about that beef. I would marry that sauce, too. I'll definitely be making the trip back here from Tempe as soon as I can because now I think I'm obsessed.
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Samantha S.
We have been regulars to the Sow since they opened their Phoenix restaurant. This menu is for the adventurous and the hungry! Love the fried avocado with pulled BBQ pork and spicy fresca drizzled over the top. Smoked salmon toasts have a charred twist and pickled extras. Their crispy chicken is perfect every time and their smashed roasted fingerlings are beautifully soft and crisp with bone marrow gravy smothering them to death. Get excited for the giant pot that arrives to your table for the short rib entree. This dish is served cowboy style in a giant pot, with all of the cookout fixings... Carrots, potatoes and onion with the fried egg perched on top! Whatever you do... Don't say no to dessert! The cocktails are trendy, manly and refreshing... All of the local brews you love and some new ones that the bartenders can passionately introduce to you ! The Sow also has a free membership card to rack up the points and ensure your loyalty!
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Matthew P.
They make some great duck fat fries! Overall a very enjoyable experience. Good food and good (strong) drinks. The place gets really loud but other than that it is a great place to unwind after the work week.
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Alana B.
Tried this place the other night with a fellow Yelper! It's good to know that we have Chef Marmulstein in the area since he will be featured at the James Beard House. Great atmosphere and ambiance at Salty Sow. Tried the crispy Brussels sprout leaves as a starter and that was great. Really enjoyed the crispy twist with the Brussels. Was a little upset since my first choice for dinner, rotisserie-roasted pork had just ran out. So my second option was the Asiago-Crusted Halibut, it was superb. My friend had the slow-cooked beef shoulder which came in a black iron pot. All in all I enjoyed this place. Ordered the chocolate mouse truffle for dessert and YUM!
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Barb V.
The service was good. The menu was not very inviting, and very expensive. Ordered the pork taco during happy hour, the pulled pork was somewhat dry and not seasoned very well.
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Nick R.
Really cool atmosphere with amazing sinful food! Triple fried duck fat fries!!!!(there is soooooo much more) It's everything you want and more! Very reasonable pricing, until you lose control and decide to try everything!!! Service has been great everytime! Defently worth trying!
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Bao H.
(Lyrics - Lady Gaga - Bad Romance) You know that I taste it And you know that I ordered it I want it bad, at the Salty Sow I want your drinks and I want your bacon Yelp and me could write about the Salty Sow (Oh-oh-oh--oh-oooh!) I want your pork and All your chocolate bacon Yelp and me could write about the Salty Sow Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh! Happy Hour at the Salty Sow Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh! Happy Hour at the Salty Sow Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah! Rama-ramama-ah Salty-ooh-la-la! Want some Salty Sow Salty Sow is straight out of Austin, Texas and the Chef is offering up a James Beard menu so get your name on the list if you can! I've been here for a Yelp event and came back once more for Happy Hour. I ordered their pork belly tacos and stuffed mushrooms. The stuffed mushrooms came first and I thought it was pretty tasty! A top with some pork sausage and parmesan cheese, this starter had some pop. All 3 ingredients had its distinct taste and vied for position on my palate; no matter it's going to end in the same place haha! The star of the night was the pork belly tacos -- Yummy! Topped with an over-easy egg and arugula! Uh! Food-porn did this delicious bite no justice! Needless to say you must come here to try it and understand what I'm talking about. The saltiness of the bacon combined with the settle bitterness of the arugula mixed with the creaminess of the egg ---- oooooo! - Enjoy!
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Mummy D.
I have been here more than half a dozen times. The food and drink are FANTASTIC. The staff during my first few visits were fabulous. The last 2 visits, left a bad taste in my mouth. If I don't feel like a valued customer no matter how awesome your food is, I won't be back. I was there last night and the hostess was not greeting anyone with any sort of eye contact, smile or warmth and names were barked off in my face while waiting to be acknowledged. It was my dates first time there and we chose to leave. 4 stars for the food. Maybe in a few months I will try it again.
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Marisa S.
This place has grown on me. I started going with my twin mom's group when it opened and I was not that impressed. Then I have been going for happy hour a few times and I have been enjoying a few of their bites more and more. The honey rosemary fried chicken is my weakness. I also like their stuffed mushrooms. Their moscow mule is very good and my go to drink. I have had a few of their desserts and they were very tasty.
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Shawn L.
Yes, I am a FAN! Very Friendly staff from the moment we walked in the door. We did feel a little under dressed, after a day of shopping...however that did not stop us. The decor is nice and the food was amazing. I would highly recommend trying this spot out. We enjoyed it and will be back for another meal and some more drinks.
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Kyle S.
As I'm starting to do more reviews, I'm realizing my little family is dominating the greater Phoenix food scene. We tried to hit this place up once before but it's a dinner only grub hub. We brought the baby with us as we believe he is amazing and acts very well behaved. Most children prob should stay away. The food is a foodies paradise. We started with one of the better charcuterie boards that we've tried in a long time. It was loaded with some common goodies and a solid mix of items we had never heard of or even thought up. Loved it all. This place has a really cool environment with live music and fun knowledgable servers. We pigged out on a plethora of porky dishes and left stuffed. There's not much I can think of that I'd do different. I'll blame the perfectly mixed martini for that. If you're a valley native what are you waiting for?
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Patricia B.
We were here a few months back, I was so disappointed it took me a while to write this down. I had the ribeye... it was original but very skimpy ribeye... I never had a ribeye so small... : ( Menu says 10 oz but if looked more like 8. On top of that, when you say 'no horseradish' and then your dish arrives and the first think you notice is the horseradish all over it... well, not very encouraging... On a positive not I also had the CAULIFLOWER & WILD RICE CASSEROLE and it was really really good. Hubby had the halibut and he thought it was so so. Mainly, I do not think we will be back anytime soon. The place looks nice and fun, but I guess we are not their demographic.
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Vinny S.
This was the first time I was here and the food and staff were just awesome! Our server Jacque was the greatest. I had the French dip and my girl had the vegetable plate we enjoyed both so much. The atmosphere was real pleasant and not hard at all to have a conversation with friends.
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Naoi R.
The food is good, but I have to say wasn't as mindblowing as I've been reading. The duck fat fries are good - but they are everywhere else, too. Each thing I tried was good, but almost overdone or too rich - which I found disappointing. The environment is great, and they clearly put a lot of effort into their menu and changing things up - so it is definitely worth checking out, just wasn't like the best ever. It was good - a solid B+. I will update this review for sure if I go back.
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John L.
Great new Gastropub in Paradise Valley (PHX). Lively, creative food and great drinks and wines. Don't miss it. Get reservations.
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Jennie P.
I dined here with my folks for the first time and WOW!!! The food was phenomenal, and the atmosphere was super warm and welcoming. Our waiter, Michael blew my mind, too. Hands down best service we've ever had - and I spent 5+ years waiting tables, so that's saying a lot. His recommendations were genuine and spot on - the stuffed mushrooms and lemon sole were to die for. Our only complaint? There are so many delicious dishes to chose from, that it was really difficult to decide on one!! We will be back for their one-of-a-kind menu, and of course, Michael's exceptional service.
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John L.
Everything I've had here has been delicious! One of my favorite places!
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Yvonne G.
Just got back from a Saturday night dinner at The Salty Sow. First time. What a great looking yet casual place it is. Open kitchen layout, above the kitchen "window" appears to be a chalkboard wall with drawings and the restaurants' name. On the right side of the chalkboard is a drawing and next to is the word "Merde"--French for "sh-t". Who but me would notice that. Too funny. Firstly, we ordered the sangria which contained basil, orange and grapes. Very nice drink. Also a Chardonnay which was quite good. We ordered one of the specials, Branzini (a fish) that was served with fingerling potatoes and a salad. I ordered a Roast beef sandwich with gruyere cheese on a brioche bun accompanied by fries fried in duck fat. I figured those fries would be super-duper amazing. Duck fat? That's as close to Godliness as you can get. When the food came hubby was quite impressed with the look of his plate. The bronzini, while quite thin and small, had a crispy skin and he said it tasted quite good. The salad consisted of all types of greens including some roasted pepper strips and it looked well-dressed without being excessively oily. I didn't get to taste it because it was not offered to me (if you know what I mean). He also got 5 fingerling potatoes. He totally enjoyed his meal and cleaned his plate. In my head I was thinking that later on tonight, I would have to make him a little snack since he is used to having bigger portions---not piggy portions, just slightly bigger. My roast beef sandwich looked amazing and when I took a bite of it I realized that this was high quality meat. However, I was not blown away by the sandwich. I didn't say wow. I didn't say YUM. I didn't say much. I added a little salt, but the flavor profile did not improve. It was just another sandwich. Then I dunked it in the AU JUS which accompanied it and.... well..... it's still Just OK. I also noticed that the gruyere cheese did not have the usual sharpness expected of a good gruyere. It would have provided a welcome contrast to the meat. Then I decided to seek refuge in the FRIES. Yes, I thought ...the duck fried fries... just like in Paris. The first thing I noticed was that I had asked for them to be extra crispy and they were blonde. Blonder than my ex-husband's first wife. I decided not to be biased against these blonde fries. Wasn't it possible that blonde fries could be delicious and scrumptious and irresistible???? I overcame my bias and tasted the fries that were fried in the almighty Duck Fat. They were pretty good but not delicious, scrumptious or irresistible. NOPE. NOPE. NOPE. I generously asked hubby to taste them. (Usually I would NOT be so generous). He asked me, "Are these fresh ? They taste like frozen fries". Hmmmm. Good point. Could it be that these fries are merely fried in DUCK FAT for FLAVOR, but are not the real down home, peel the potatos, cut them and fry them version of french fries?? I wonder. Maybe I should have asked my server (who was very good by the way). So in NO WAY, NO HOW do these fries even come close to the fries I get in Paris (especially at AU BOUQUET Saint PAUL in Paris (in the 4th district for you guys heading to Paris). When those Parisian "frites" arrive next to a steak with brandy peppercorn sauce what do you think I go for first? I eat the fries first because life is uncertain. I may have a heart attack when eating my steak and I will have missed out on the FRIES!!!! My autopsy would say that I died not of a heart attack but of a "broken heart" because my stomach was deprived of those delectable fries. All in all the Salty Sow is a nice place to dine with its attractive atmosphere, eclectic menu and great service. Hubby was happy this time, I was not. But that's the way it goes. Maybe next time I will order something different and will walk out with a smile. Who knows?
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Vanessa P.
Stopped in for a drink and quick bite to eat. Been here once before briefly. Like the atmosphere and sat and that bar. I was greeted right away. The waitress let me know it was happy hour...on sat? Awesome! Ordered the Moscow mule as it was my first one ever...so good!!! I had two lol also had the truffled deviled eggs and crispy Brussels sprouts which were delish! Loved the classic rock music too :)
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Terry E.
Don't know why I waited so long to try the Salty Sow. Maybe I assumed that because every other restaurant by PV Mall has been sub-par, Salty Sow must be, too. Really sorry to prejudge you like that, Salty Sow. On a busy Friday night, they took my online reservation and even though the place was packed we only had to wait a couple of minutes for our table. The server was as professional as any we've had in the Valley, which is saying a lot. Sorry to tell you that I'm not much of a beer drinker, but the beer list looked good. The wine list was very good and had wines by the glass for every budget and palate. Drinks did take longer than I wanted. I should have been more sympathetic that the bar was jammed for Friday Happy Hour, but it was a family gathering and, well, you know...I just needed that glass of wine now. The menu is diverse with offerings from entree salads (really inventive ones, not the typical chicken ceasar) to burgers to chile verde to slow roasted meats and grilled meat/fish. Everyone at the table loved everything they got. The food was very well executed, was delivered in a reasonable time and our waiter and one other staff person checked in frequently to make sure all was well. For the excellent food, drinks and service, the bill was roughly 20% less than an equivalent restaurant would charge. Shame on me for taking so long to eat here. One should be aware that the Salty Sow is very noisy, which didn't bother us at all, but really it is probably the noisiest restaurant around. Not the place for a quiet meal, but it is perfect if you want lively atmosphere. We all agreed we love the Salty Sow and will be back soon!
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Dee D.
The food was excellent. I had the French Dip and my husband had the Lamb burger. Others in our party ate off the Gluten Free menu and loved it. The staff was friendly. Our waitress however was not very good, not awful. If we got her again I'd say something. Overall yummy.
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Joe R.
Great GREAT food and wonderful atmosphere. The bartender Jenna was awesome and fun to chat with. We split the rare roast beef sandwich and some sort of a pot roast style entree. Both were insane! Of course we did the fries which were decadent as can be and split a caramel custard for dessert. Everything exceeded our expectations. We'd tried going here once before but it was too crowded. We like to sit at the bar and you can catch them at a time when there isn't room but that's obviously the sign of a great place. Wonderful open concept kitchen where you can see them cooking everything and the deck has heaters and a WONDERFUL fireplace. Love this place. You will too.
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Lucy A.
EXCELLENT customer service and fantastic food!!
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Robbie G.
I don't want to "boar" you with a lengthy review, but I can't help but feel the need to sing the praises of this fine gastropub! If there's such thing as Hog Heaven, we found it here. We were fortunate enough to be right next to Salty Sow when we decided 1) we were ready for dinner, and 2) we didn't have any particular food or restaurant we were craving at the time. I remembered driving past it before, and that it was a place I had been wanting to try. Go me! We went inside and were greeted and seated promptly by the hostess. Hungry AND no wait? Win! The deco is modern with a farm/barn feel. Lots of wood finishes, open layout, large centrally-located bar, and of course, the obligatory pig (and rooster) paintings on the wall. So far, so good. We sat down and were greeted by our servers (one vet, one newbie). Guess what? It was happy hour, and we were provided with the appropriate menu. The beautiful thing about their happy hour is that you can get a number of things for $5 each (their "bites" and "small plates"). Did I mention the full bar? Yep--$2 off wells and their "Signature Sips." Bring me the rum, savvy? We started off with the truffle deviled eggs appetizer ($5). How do you make deviled eggs better, you ask? Well, my friend, let me enlighten you. You make them with a touch of truffle and top them with bacon bits. I felt like I was bi-winning by that point. Next up, duck fat fries. Duck. Fat. Fries. From this day forward, I will evermore be disappointed with every french fry I eat that isn't a duck fat french fry. Damn you, Salty Sow! You've ruined me! They are fried in duck fat (Captain Obvious to the rescue), then topped with a 110-minute egg and served with hollandaise sauce for dipping (think Benedict style). I'm fairly certain that by the time I got to the end, I had my nose in the plate and was "rooting" around for hidden morsels. Next came the main course, a trio of items we chose from the $5 selection to share. My wife picked the Honey Rosemary Dipped Fried Chicken (with Cat Head Sweet Potato biscuit), and I chose the Spit-Roasted Pork Taco (with sweet onion slaw, pickled onions, smoked tomato salsa, and cilantro aioli) and the Beef Shoulder Taco (with fried egg, arugula, and feta). Now, I preface this by saying I don't call myself the "Taco Destroyer" for nothing. Ask my wife and friends...I have an unhealthy obsession with tacos. These tacos were delicious. I ate half of each and (begrudgingly) gave the rest to my wife. OMG thank the gods I did. I've had chicken and biscuits. I've had chicken and waffles. I've never had this. My mouth waters and my stomach grumbles just thinking of that blend of salty and sweet, soft biscuit and crunchy breading, juicy chicken...........................................Â...Sorry! Drifted off there for a second fantasizing about it. I can neither confirm nor deny if I squealed while eating it. Is there such thing as tri-winning? Did I mention it was only $5 for happy hour...and enough to share???? Next stop, dessert. I have to admit, there was a problem with dessert--that problem being we couldn't decide between the bananas foster (think bananas foster, dipped and deep fried in a monte cristo like breading, topped with powdered sugar, and served with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream) and chocolate cake dessert (topped with whipped cream, raspberry sauce, and strawberries). How to solve the problem? Order both, naturally. Hey, if you're gonna go, go all out. Sound delicious? Multiply it by 10. Then you might be getting close. Maybe. Needless to say, we pigged out, thanked and tipped our waiters, and waddled to the car. Pig puns aside, I only have one regret about the Salty Sow--we lived in Phoenix for an entire year before finding it. My heart weeps to think of all those times I "settled" for a 4- or 5-star reviewed restaurant when I could have been dining here instead.
(5)
Dan S.
I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at the Salty Sow in North Phoenix. I arrived during Happy Hour, but I was immediately drawn to two items not on the HH menu. First was the Bacon & Gruyère Crusted Bone Marrow. This was fantastic. I could have just eaten that all night. Yet there was an item on the specials menu that I couldn't pass up: Porchetta Cuban Panini. Now, I believe there is only one perfect sandwich on this planet: The Cubano Mixto. Salty Sow's Panini sandwich is a very tasty homage to this heavenly pressed sandwich of pork, ham, cheese, pickles, and mustard. They also added onions, but this can be forgiven. ;-) What made this sandwich amazing was their use of the porchetta and un-cured ham. As a special item, I didn't know how often they featured it, and I am very glad I tried it. The sandwich also came with their famous Duck Fat Fries. On this, I have to admit I don't understand why everyone raves about them. Are they delicious? Oh most definitely. Best pommes frites I think I've had. But that's sort of my point. They are just fries. Duck fat seems to bring nothing but maybe some extra crispiness to them. If you didn't tell me they were fried in duck fat, I'd think they were just fries. So, while very tasty, and unique as a side dish, I think this is really a novelty that one could eat once and then move on. In contrast, others might think the bone marrow is a novelty, but I would disagree and insist that they are worth the trip to Salty Sow alone. So, after two regular prices items, the bill was hefty. More than I'd usually pay, however both items were great and unusual so I can't fault them. I really only have ONE complaint: their hours. I'm only half-joking. They don't open until 4:30 PM. I have lived in this area almost two years and I have only just been to the restaurant for the first time tonight, because every time I've driven by until now, they have been closed, or very busy. Please, consider opening for lunch. Serve your Happy Hour menu as Lunch specials and I think everyone would be ecstatic. I know I would be.
(5)
Christina B.
Food was great!! Would have given full stars but service was terrible. Table was dirty whole service it's to bad.
(2)
Kelly V.
Great food and drinks although it gets extremely busy at happy hour. I was a bit disappointed to have made a reservation for my husband's and my anniversary dinner and be seated in the bar.
(4)
Donny T.
Went here with a large group for a birthday. It was a fun and different setting and we all had a good time. Service was very good and the decor was fun. I especially love a show kitchen so you can see where your food is coming from. It is a completely exposed kitchen and was fun to watch the energy. Having said all of that, the reason it gets 4 stars instead of 5 is the food was good, but not great. I would have expected more pork dishes as expressed by several people in our party. Not even any kind of pork sandwich. I ended up getting the pork medallions which were good, just not great. All in all a nice experience and I would recommend it for something different.
(4)
Jeremy P.
There's one sure-fire way to get me into a restaurant, and that is to serve a lamb burger. On the red meat scale, lamb may not rate as highly as elk or venison, but it certainly beats out boring old beef. Want a way to give your boring hamburgers a little bounce? Make it out of lamb. So, of course, I had to try this place out. I arrived during the peak of the Saturday dinner rush (either that or this place is doing very, very well), and sat at the bar. This gave me a perfect vantage point to view all the goings-on - the drink preparation, the hustle and bustle in a fast-moving kitchen, all the pomp and pretense of the well-to-do north Scottsdale crowd. This is clearly the most happening evening spot in the immediate vicinity. When my juicy, medium-rare lamb burger and duck fat fries arrived in front of me, I immediately transformed into a vulture. I drooled over my plate, my sensibilities comprised of satisfaction laced with empathy for my fallen prey. It would be impossible to portray the restraint it took to pace myself. I wanted to savor it, but I could not wait for the next bite. As the juices from the impeccably cooked ground lamb splashed upon my plate, adding an extra level to the flavor profile of my duck fat fries, I reflected on the handful of lamb burgers I had previously enjoyed. This one was definitely one of the best, if not the very best. It may even beat out that excellent lamb burger I had in Portland. I will admit, I have only eaten at Salty Sow but once, and it may seem premature to declare a verdict on a place after one visit. But one a place serves up such an excellent lamb burger, and there aren't any glaring problems with the dining experience, it deserves credit. This place is worth a visit or five.
(5)
Matt D.
Two of my friends brought me here while I was in town for business and what an amazing meal we had. We started with the Charcuterie plate which had many house made meats of things I typically wouldn't eat but were prepared well and tasted amazing. I then got the night's special of Duroc Pork Chop which I had never had before and the meat was much more tender and soft compared to a normal pork chop. Our waiter was also very helpful and was very attentive to us and let us in on the history of the restaurant. I will definitely come back when I'm in Phoenix again especially for the great value that they offer.
(5)
Sarah M.
Awesome restaurant! Great service, great food, great atmosphere! Happy hour is definitely the way to go! The deviled eggs are so creamy and so tasty! The fried chicken and biscuits were seasoned perfectly. You cannot go wrong with any of the choices on the menu everything is great! I definitely recommend everyone trying this place out, you will not be disappointed!
(5)
Nick S.
My girlfriend and I came here to get appetizers and drinks and I couldn't have been more impressed. They have a great happy hour menu and even better signature drinks. I highly suggest the duck fat fries and chorizo stuffed mushrooms. Go here for great food, great drinks, and awesome service.
(5)
Billy C.
Very good food and great service. We came here with some friends that recommended it to us a while back, finally they had enough waiting and took us. For appetizer, we ordered the chorizo stuffed mushrooms and they were VERY good. It came with some delicious bread (really good bread) For my meal, I ordered the Roast Beef french dip and it was delicious. A lot of meat, great portion, the au jus was also spot on. We will be back to try some new things on the menu
(4)
Lauren A.
It was a busy Friday night and we showed up without a reservation so we had to wait about 30 minutes for our party of 5 to be seated. There was no kids menu so my son ordered off the appetizer menu and was quite happy with his deviled eggs. I shared my truffle fries with him which everyone at the table loved. The food was good and I tried a few new things like marrow and blackened red fish. The cocktails were fantastic and highly recommended. My only complaint was the noise level, we spent a lot of time just staring at each other because the noise level was so high we could hear each other. Despite that I would still go back.
(4)
Heath L.
I have been here with my family several times. The staff is always pleasant and the food is delicious. Duck fat fries, pork belly, crispy chicken thighs are all wonderful. This is my favorite restaurant in the area.
(5)
Carolyn B.
They are now dog friendly on the patio!!!!' I LOVE their happy hour menu and drinks, service is great- patio is to die for. They have live Music most nights on the patio but it was frustrating before they couldn't allow dogs- but now- 5 stars in my books they got dog friendly certified. Perfect date place, after work, or a fun/relaxing evening on the patio.
(5)
Kristina L.
B&E...OMG! I've been here multiple times and the food has never disappointed. Drinks are good, food is fresh and delicious. Bacon & eggs entree, deviled eggs appetizer and that 110 minute egg over fries are just a few of my favorite things to order here.
(5)
Greg B.
Food was awesome! Service was a complete disaster wrapped in a nasty ATTITUDE! Won't be going back. Done and Done!!
(3)
Beth K.
We've been looking forward to trying this place for months and it did not disappoint. So tasty we came back two days in a row.
(4)
Greg W.
Went for appetizers again. Samantha waited on us and did a great job. She loved the trout appetizer and catfish taco. I tried carnitas taco. Very disappointing. Overcooked, dry and chewy. Still a fan. Just won't order that.
(4)
Natalie G.
We came here for happy hour, right when they opened one weekday. My husband had been there before on the patio and could only talk about the duck fat fries with the egg on top and the chill atmosphere. I wanted sushi, but because I love him ever so much, I gave in. So we sat at the bar and were greeted with a friendly duo of bartenders, who took care of our every query. I had a delicious Copper State mule that melted away my workday, as well as any thought of the sushi. Of course, we ordered their duck fat fries, which did not disappoint. Next came the honey rosemary fried chicken. SO delicious. I tend to forget how much I love fried chicken. Crispy and sweet with honey, plus that hint of rosemary.... it was amazing. The brussels sprouts were pretty good. Crispy, but I found myself picking around the raisins (we had leftovers of the brussels, which I ended up tossing into my scrambled eggs with havarti the next morning. SUPERB). With my love of eggs, it was necessary to have the truffled deviled eggs. This was the only downfall of the evening. Lots of truffle oil, the bits of bacon were soggy, and it tasted like there was no egg yolk at all in the deviled egg filling. It was missing the color and flavor that we were hoping for. Husband pretty much hated it, so we opted for another order of the fries, since he was feeling nervous about ordering the mousse appetizer (but that's the first thing I'm ordering the next time I'm in!). I noticed most, if not all, the tables were high tops. And they have some long tables that would be great for large parties. I like being able to see into the kitchen while they make everyone's food and I think it's interesting how all the servers are kind of dressed like they're all wearing a chef's jacket. Is that just me? I kept thinking the chef was personally checking on a couple tables before I caught on. One of our amazing bartenders told us about the porchetta that is made every Sunday and it sounded like perfection with a side of fingerling potatoes. So we'll be back soon to chill on their lovely patio with another mule and to eat too much amazing food. Very very soon.
(5)
Kristen D.
We absolutely love this place!!! The Brussels sprouts are TO DIE FOR! You have to come here! Also a good HH until 630 if you make it out for a early dinner
(5)
Joelle K.
Food and service were great! A couple of friends and I came in for happy hour and we pretty much tried everything on the food menu *oops*! I HIGHLY recommend the eggplant frites, truffled deviled eggs, and the honey Rosemary fried chicken! The cocktails were a little boozy, which makes for a better happy hour haha ;) The happy hour menu is a tad pricey but everything was delicious so we didn't have a problem paying over $70 for everything. We will definitely be back!
(5)
Erika C.
Good food and great service. Food was well made and good portions. Ambience is very nice and seats are rather comfortable. They have large share tables which are great for groups. Definitely a great place for porc lovers!
(4)
Jessica B.
The food was amazing and unexpected! The service was top notch! The place was slammed and everything came out on time. Our server Jackie was great!!!
(5)
Sara F.
I had seen the Salty Sow while in Paradise Valley area, and I always wanted to try them out. So I scheduled my birthday dinner here and I was not disappointed!!! They had an unusual menu but I am pretty adventurous. We tried basically everything on the Happy Hour menu. I have to say the Rosemary Honey Chicken was by far my favorite!! I'm a country girl and fried chicken is my weakness!!! The duck fat fries were crispy and full of flavor and I loved the 110 minute egg on top. We also tried their meat and cheese tray( I can't remember the name exactly). I really enjoyed the goat and cow cheese blend, I even tasted some of the chicken liver pate and it was pretty good. All in all we had a great time and they gave us a huge table to ourselves (7 people). They even have live music on Thursday nights which is a huge plus in my book!!! I will definitely be back in the future!
(5)
Taylor B.
Guuuuurrrrrl, I've been here a million times (remember this...it becomes important later). I dig this place like I built it myself. The trendy vibe and creepy ass pig paintings with human eyes, really makes the ambiance of this place fun. When I am trying to impress people, I take them here for Happy Hour. You wouldn't expect a place like this to share a shopping complex with the breastraunt, The Titled Kilt, or Walmart...or Michael's, the craft store. But through all that, the Sow shines as a fiery beacon that this neighborhood is worth it. The duck fat fries are killer. I don't always eat the egg they put on top, but the fries are outrageous. When I'm feeling the stress of life, I eat those suckers for Happy Hour. Unexpectedly, they have BOMB ASS tacos. I do not eat green food very often, because like many, I believe most of it to be rabbit food. HOWEVER, the brussel sprouts at the Sow slay meeeee. They are crispy leaves of perfection with some golden raisins and pecorino. I haven't met anyone who hasn't liked those little leafy bastards. The Sow does that right for sure. The bar set up is also excellent; people watching galore. I didn't give 5 stars because the menu feels stagnant. I stopped being impressed by the third visit, because there is rarely anything new, which is a bummer. THAT BEING SAID, I still go there, and I will keep going there, but not too often or I will feel the same tinge of disappointment when I see that things are exactly the same. Still delicious, but the same. AWESOME for date night, Happy Hour, or dinner to impress in-laws who love comfort food and delicious veggies.
(4)
Colleen D.
I was so excited to try this place - and I can't believe how much my experience exceeded my expectations. From the moment we walked in - the hostess (Lauren) was super nice & allowed us to sit anywhere in the restaurant. We decided to sit outside. It was cold, but we had several servers & I believe the manager or owner set up the outdoor heaters immediately. Our server, Adam, knew the menu in and out and gave us great recommendations. The food...I'm not sure what to say except that its ridiculously delicious. Just go and try it! We'll be back tomorrow and probably at least once a week - I love this place. I'm so happy its right around the corner! Everyone was so nice and helpful, including another server (Michael). What a great restaurant experience! I'm looking forward to warmer weather and I hope will allow well behaved and super cute dogs on the patio :) Then I'll be there every day......
(5)
Barb G.
Salty Sow is a jewel in the neighborhood. The food us gourmet quality so the folks n the neighborhood don't have to drive North or to South Scottsdale. Absolutely eat here.
(5)
B D.
After reading the good and bad reviews, my husband and I decided to try it anyway figuring at the very least, we could grab a drink and an appetizer if nothing seemed appealing to us or if it was really overpriced. The menus had a printing date of June 2013, so I'm guessing they have adjusted their prices according to the market and the complaints. A Peach Ale from Four Peaks was $5 ($4 on reverse HH) instead of the $7 I was expecting based upon another review. Good to know they seemingly listen to folks. The decor/ambience is pretty awesome and fills a void this area has been lacking. Our server was extremely friendly and on top of things (minus one thing I'll note below). We ordered the 110-minute egg duck fat fries as an appetizer. They were good, but you have to mix the fries into the eggs, dip the fry into the egg and then into the sauce served on the side for the flavors to mesh well. I wouldn't dip a fry straight into the sauce. As their name indicates, the sauce is really salty on its own. Extremely good when dipped right. We also ordered (from the reverse happy hour menu) a pork taco and the open-faced BLT to split. The taco (yes, only one per order) is a pretty good size and was decent. The pork was really smoky and smoked maybe a little too long because it was on the verge of being dry. (Sidenote- we own our own smoker and are particular about how we like our smoked meats to be.) The open-faced BLT was too much for us. We had to ask for a steak knife to cut through it. It was good, but, we were pretty disappointed that the menu didn't state that it came with french fries (or any side for that matter...it appeared to be an a la carte dish)-- nor did our server bother to tell us it came with a huge portion of fries. Why on earth would we want MORE fires when we had your 110-minute egg french fry appetizer? We didn't even touch one of them...such a waste of food. Had we known, we would have definitely asked to sub it out with a side salad, even if it cost an extra buck or two. We eat pretty healthy in general and so it was our "cheat day," but, it was way too much fried food on one plate, even for a cheat day. The bacon was really crispy, which my husband liked. I like mine more grizzly/less done. The tomato in the BLT is a fried green tomato and is really good. They have a great patio for Fall/Spring if you are ever in need of a good patio to enjoy the day on. All in all, we decided we would be back but it would most likely be for happy hour drinks and an appetizer rather than an entire meal. Not bad, but a little too much of a fried/fatty menu for us personally. Note- there are some healthy options on the menu, but some of them have random things in them that I'd personally like to modify out. They won't let you modify SOME of the dishes, which prevented us from ordering those specific things. I'd recommend at least trying this spot out, though.
(4)
patricia o.
Amazing! My husband and I have recently dined several times at the Salty Sow. We have been well treated by the fantastic bartender, Brian. He is so thoughtful, professional, and attentive to his customers. The drinks are fantastic and made with care. The roast beef sandwich is to die for. Last night, Beth Cochran introduced herself and also made us feel so welcome. I can't say enough positive things about my experience at this restaurant.
(5)
Jennifer C.
My father is super picky..he likes all of 3 restaurants in this town...he LOVED this place. But it wasn't just the food...our waiter Tony was awesome. My dad turned to me and said: "that's the kind of guy that gets a great tip even if the food is bad" great decor, great menu..great drinks. excellent happy hour...I can't wait to go back!
(5)
NO C.
My Mom and I, hit up this place for a girls lunch. We loved the atmosphere. We sat on the patio and the traffic from Cactus was not an issue at all. We split the prime rib sandwich and the Caesar salad. Both were very good. Service was spot on as well. We will definitely be back.
(4)
Karen H.
I was excited to try this restaurant which is so close to my house. We parked the car and walked to the front door and before walking into the restaurant was greeted with protesters with pictures of pig guts and the heinous treatment of animals as well as the posters of meat is murder. After entering we walked over to the bar and was promptly told by the hostess that she would be glad seat us. I explained that we wanted to eat at the bar but she said she the are no open seats and she would seat us. Once we were seated we were presented with menus. I could only find two things that sounded appetizing. When I asked the waiter do you have anything like a hamburger his response was no, but we do serve lamb burgers. We finally settled on some chicken thighs and a piece of pork. Food was good, but very expensive, and that was the happy hour menu. I don't expect we will be back anytime soon. Not our cup of tea.
(3)
Kim B.
What I like about this place is it's uniqueness. Situated in a weird location between Walmart and Tilted Kilt you wouldn't expect an upscale place like this. That being said, since its upscale, beware it is pricey for sure. It can cost around $100 for 2 ppl b/c portions are small. The items I had were either hit or miss, but boy were the hits good. They try to order locally which is good and everything seemed really fresh. I had 4 peaks peach ale (which is delicious) and a pomegranite mixer drink that was also very refreshing and tasty. We got their french fries which had eggs on top-good, but the tarragon dipping sauce was bad (like pine needles). I also had the braised pork with mashed potatoes -simply delicious with perfectly tender cooked meat. The salmon was also perfectly cooked with a nice crust on top, but I wasn't crazy about the sauce it came with -blah and fatty tasting. The desert (fried cheesecake and ice cream) was delicious, but not as unique as the rest of the meal I've had it at other places for less and just as good.
Takes Reservations : Yes Delivery : No Take-out : Yes Accepts Credit Cards : Yes Good For : Dinner Parking : Private Lot Bike Parking : Yes Good for Kids : No Good for Groups : Yes Attire : Casual Ambience : Trendy Noise Level : Average Alcohol : Full Bar Outdoor Seating : Yes Wi-Fi : Free Has TV : Yes Waiter Service : Yes Caters : No
Janet C.
We were excited when they first opened we lived nearby~and like pork dishes. There is nothing we saw on the Menu that sounded good. We received a incentive from Marketing I think it was $20 off of 50 so we thought well maybe....So disappointed. The Menu is for foodies with No Limit to there budget. I spent 15 years in hospitality business including fine dining, M of Chicago D Frisco's Prime steak. I know food, I know good service. The waitress got into a snit when I asked her a question, maybe because it was is there any normal dishes on the menu ? Kidding- I simply asked what was the most popular dish....Well we couldn't feel comfortable ordering the weird pork dishes, so we ordered steak, and it was okay but not fab Decor is extra nice...would love it if there HH had decent REAL food on it... but my dining $$ are dear too me, and this place is less than wonderful, too limited, too expensive. I would rather go to a dive with Great Normal Food than a nice Restaurant with Weird food. I have dining at many 4 and 5 star places, like seafood, good beef, and great ventures in dining.....this was NOT one of those experiences. The steak as Pat B said looked smaller than advertised and while the fries were good- they weren't that Flipping good. Very surprised if this concept makes it. When I want PORK do you mean there isn't even a Pork Chop on the Menu? They didn't even have pulled pork on the Menu when we went.. I think Chefs Really go off the deep end with a Menu like this were EVERYTHING is for Only Culinary Snobs. Call me crazy but I want food I recognize and for Value a HH like Flo's Where Everything is HALF OFF including Yummy food............. So disappointed in this Concept. Even if i was Offered a FREE Meal here I would just skip it. Meh- I have experienced better Way better.
(2)Courtney B.
The Hubby and I were able to come for dinner last night, and we enjoyed it. We started with the duck fat fries with the egg and Bearnaise, it was very very good. The Bearnaise was very tarragon flavored, which I liked. I had the crispy chicken thighs the Hubby had a burger and we both enjoyed our meals. I appreciate well seasoned food, but my meal was over salted a bit too much. Other than that, it tasted great. The fingerlings were awesome and the chicken skin was sooo crisp, very good! I liked that the use of fresh herbs stood out, but didn't take over. We finished with the creme brulee and it was also very good, thick rich custard, smooth, perfect.
(4)Kimberly M.
This may end up in my fave restaurants list. A group of us went here for our little dinner club one night. It's a cute, farmhouse feel with a cool bar and open kitchen and I'm not gonna lie, we chose this because I love the name : Salty Sow. It's different and almost comfort food amped up. As in, the pig has style, so make her fancy for the night. That's what I love. The chef twists a simple pork shoulder and makes it a little more fancied and decks it out in a little cast iron pot. We had sangria, margaritas, a old fashioned and wine with dinner. Our apps were the deviled eggs and fritters. We know how to represent the piggy kingdom! My mom had the halibut and it was divine. We ordered the biscuits, as well. No one left hungry or dissatisfied; in fact we all loved it. Our waiter was sweet, attentive and knew his drinks and menu very well. I have some food allergies and he made sure to explain how it could be, well, fixed to this swines seemingly picky ways. We shared the bananas foster beignets.. A must but a 'must share' because they are sweet and rich. Oink. Oink.
(5)J G.
I took my dad here for Father's Day after discovering their happy hour on the Whistl app for iPhone. What a great find! We started with a couple drinks. My dad got one of their local craft brews ($4) which he enjoyed very much. I was a little more adventurous and tried the Maple Old Fashioned ($6). It was excellent. It wasn't too sweet, and the maple added a nice subtle flavor that complimented this iconic drink very well. The single massive ice cube was a nice touch, allowing me to sip it through the meal without having to worry about it being watered down. We got a couple happy hour items along with the drinks. We tried the Spit Roasted Suckling Pig Taco with sweet onion slaw, pickled onions, smoked tomato salsa, and cilantro aioli. It was huge! One could almost be a meal in itself. It was delicious. Definitely one of the best tacos I've ever had. The toppings really added to the savory flavor of the pork. We also had the Honey Rosemary Dipped Fried Chicken a with Cat Head sweet potato biscuit, as recommended by our wonderful waitress. It came with a couple massive pieces of fried chicken bathing in a thick, delicious gravy. The chicken was very juicy, and not greasy at all. We would definitely get this again. For dinner, my dad got the Crispy Skin Salmon with lentils, thin beans, red wine sauce, and i asked the waitress what their best swine was. She recommended the Milk-Braised Pork Shoulder with white beans, escarole and Pecorino. My dad really enjoyed the salmon. It was pretty much what you'd expect from a nice piece of salmon, mild in flavor, very fresh, nice natural color. The pork shoulder was also really good. It sat in a sauce with the beans, escarole and Pecorino, letting me take a bite with each of the other things. The meat was very succulent, and paired my old fashioned quite nicely. We will definitely be coming back to this restaurant very soon. If you're a foodie like me and always looking for a great place with food at a great price, definitely check out the Whistl app for Phone! Happy Eatings
(5)Angel L.
I could definitely say this is one of my favorite places. Not only is the food amazing, the staff is awesome! My go-to item is the beef shoulder. It makes you feel so homey and I'll be sending my boyfriend there for that when I'm sick. We've tried many items but haven't gotten to everything yet. Start with the eggplant fries and the truffled deviled eggs! They also have a tasting menu that is changed every week. I've been very pleased with that so far because I like to have a variety of things. The happy hour is great too! They serve awesome pork shoulder tacos with a fried egg inside and its my favorite. Sadly, those are only available during happy hour. But who cares! Happy hour is the best hour :)
(5)Erica G.
We absolutely love everything about this place! The food is amazing and the service is always perfect. Our family from the UK said it was the best meal they have ever eaten.
(5)Marcia G.
As a native Texan, I find this place reminds me of home. Their collard greens are better than my Grandmother's. The pork belly is OMG amazing. Love the unique cocktails with my favorite being the Curly Tail which has chili peppers frozen into the ice cube so your drink gets spicier as you drink it. The PV Salad is easily one of the best salads I have ever eaten in my life. Outstanding service, delicious food, casual yet upscale vibe. What's not to love?
(5)Gregory O.
Delightful, delicious, and divine! This was the first stop my wife and I popped into on our weekend trip to Scottsdale. As soon as we sat down the waitress tried to get us in for the tail end of happy hour which put a smile on my face immediately. My wife, our friend and I ordered a couple signature cocktails a beef shoulder taco and some deviled eggs. The taco was tender, flavorful and surprisingly big! The only downer to this mouthwatering side was that there was only 1 of them for a $5 price tag, but it was very good and astonishingly large. I am not a huge fan of deviled eggs but I'll always try something once and I was pleasantly surprised with the small bite i took. Now for the main coarse. I ordered the pork chop, my wife went with the french dip and we both quenched our thirsts with a couple beers. No complaints on the french dip or the pork chop but when I wasn't really feeling my beer selection the waitress happily exchanged it for another. Overall my impression of Salty Sow was awesome! The service was above and beyond, with a promptness that impressed my whole party. The food was pretty good and the atmosphere was very comfortable. I would absolutely come back here and I highly recommend this gastro pub to anyone looking for some delicious cocktails and good eats.
(4)Henry O.
I drove by this place many times and it never really stands out. One night i was on yelp and came across this place. Decided to start reading and research this place. It sounded interesting so i wanted to give it a try. A buddy of mine wanted to grab dinner so i said lets try the salty sow. the ambiance was different, but in a good way. Sat at the bar and ordered a drink. I forgot what it was, but it wasn't too bad. Unfortunately i wasn't too hungry so i just ordered the mini lamb burger off of the happy hour menu and i also wanted to try the duck fat fries that everyone talks about. Lamb burger was pretty delicious but the duck fries werent that great. My buddy got the tacos and he that they were delicious. Hes a hard very person to please, but he was impressed as was I. I went back again a few days later with a different buddy of mine whos in the resturant business. He ordered the tacos too and he was impressed. I had the fried chicken and it was delicious! The touch of rosemary was refreshing in the chicken. Im surprised that a restaurant like this is in this area. I would expect it to be somewhere closer to old town, they def dont get the recognition that they deserve. Everyone ive asked that lives in AZ hasnt heard about it, the Salty Sow should do some more advertising. This place really is a a real gem and i hope they stay for a very long time.
(4)Crystal L.
No kids menu. I don't bring my kids. Go to Happy Hour and get the Fried Chicken. You will not be dissapointed. Go to reverse happy hour and get the $7 burger. Just go to Happy Hour.
(5)Mark H.
Had date night last night with the Mrs. Every dish was fantastic. Started with the deviled eggs and fried green tomatoes and guacamole. The guac was awesome. Wife PV salad, good as always. I had a special suckling pig and a side of wild rice and cauliflower. Wow. Ended with the bananas foster beignets. Thanks to Beth and her great staff for a wonderful night out!
(5)Ana J.
This is my second time giving this place a chance. But both times, especially this last time has been subpar in both management and food. The decor was good (except for the lighting). But with the constant overcrowding around the table, by staff, and the horribly mixed classic 70s rock (which did not go with the atmosphere) it felt short of anything you'd expect to be decent. The food overall was not what you'd want it to be. It's a farmhouse restaurant that just seems like it's trying to upstage itself. The duck fries are NOT that great, and not worth the price. I had a fish platter and it was overly seasoned, had a ton of unnecessary asiago cheese on it and the veggies were overcooked. Everything else just fell flat. Don't let the reviews hype this place. Honestly, it's not worth the money nor the time.
(2)Adele H.
Went during happy hour and had $2 off drinks and $5 apps. Nice for our bill. We all enjoyed our dinners. French dip was incredibly tender. Pork ragout over polenta was great. Brussel sprout caesar salad was really different, but good as well. The lamb burger was good, but not cooked as ordered, so it was dry. We recommend you order rare if you want medium rare. If we're in the area, we'll return. It's a 50 minute drive for us, but I've wanted to try the Salty Sow for a year now.
(4)Tatyana K.
I have been to Salty Saw 3 times so far: first for the spring Restaurant week - both food and service were amazing , but the items on the Restaurant week menu were not on a regular menu, so it is disappointing we cant have them again. Last week i came back to salty Saw for my birthday dinner and they had the $25 Chef tasting menu - what a feast that was! We started with chilled cucumber soup, followed by tacos, then our party split and most people had pork shoulder with pork belly and grits, and my boyfrient ordered halibut. There was no wrong answer there - everything was delicios. Finished with super amazing brownies. And all of that was $25 per person. Unbelievable....My boyfriend"s parents are well travelled and accustomed to fine dining and they were saying that was one of the best meals they ever had. Oh, and we got there before Happy Hour ended - $5 wine is not too bed either. It was so good we came back for dinner a few days later. This time I had pork belly with collard greens( cooked perfectly )which was very tasty, but my new obsession is the beer they have - Full Moon ,a tastier version of Belgian white. Will be back for that soon
(5)Luna L.
We finally made it to Salty Sow and will definitely be back. We started with drinks at their great open air bar . When we decided to eat , we were lucky enough to get Kayla as a server. We started with the duck fries and truffled eggs, both were delicious.For dinner, we had the crispy chicken thighs which we're amazing and the shredded pork as well. Food was delicious and the restaurant has a great feel. Kayla took great care of us and was very informative. Unfortunately we were too full and missed out on dessert. What a great addition to the PV area.
(5)Beccy S.
Me and a friend went for happy hour and dinner here at 5.30 and it was packed! very popular place and for all the right reasons. We asked for a table and they said 15 minutes so we grabbed a drink at the bar. It was crazy busy and we ordered a mule and a miss piggy to drink. Both good but I have had them before here and they didnt garnish them like they did before, probably because they were so busy. We had to go ask for our table 30 minutes later and got sat right away but it took another 10 minutes for a waitress to come, she was very busy but friendly and efficient. We grabbed another round and some appetizers which were delicious on happy hour the deviled eggs and the pate both were really good. For main we ordered the french dip and bacon and eggs. Both were delicious but very filling. We had the lemon bar for dessert and shared which was just right for two people. Also on Fridays they have live music which was really cool too. Definitely would go back just make sure you get there early!
(4)Cathy C.
UNBELIEVABLY AMAZING! Not only the food but the excellent waiter, Shawn. My son and I went there for the first time tonight and can't wait to go back. We asked Shawn to suggest our food and we went with it, the best meal we have had in a long time. The appetizer, eggplant fries, terrific! My entree, Bacon & Eggs, I have to admit I was nervous to go with it, but was pleasantly shocked. The other meal was Beef Shoulder, so good and such great flavor. And last but not least the dessert, that was probably THE BEST dessert ever, Banana Fosters. Thank you again Shawn, we will see you soon and I will definitely get the Bacon & Eggs again!
(5)Jennifer S.
Love this place! The decor is great...not overdone, but comfortable. The bartenders were amazing...so much personality and let us try a few things before making up our minds on drinks. The happy hour specials are amazing...you don't want to miss it. Next time, definitely trying some of the delicious sounding and looking food.
(5)Jennifer C.
A nice find for foodies in an unsuspecting outlot by the Walmart. Service was great and the food was even better. We ordered the Fried Green Tomatoes at the recommendation of the server. Unfortunately the app arrived at our table after the salad due to a lost ticket in the kitchen which is the only reason why I give this restaurant 4 stars instead of 5. The Farm Salad was wonderful and my mom mentioned the dressing was probably the best she's ever tasted and was big enough for us to share. I ordered the Bacon & Eggs which was rich and delicious. Mom ordered the Bacon wrapped pork filet and the flavor permeated throughout the meat. It had unbelievable flavor. I had the Full Moon Belgium Wheat which was really nice if you like belgium wheat beers. Salty Sow was an amazing find.
(4)Patricia J.
That meal and evening could not have been more perfect!!! We had bone marrow with herbs arugula to spread on toasted bread that I will have again for sure since it's hard to find; the milk braised pork shoulder with white beans and escarole that was SO flavorable and the pork could not have been more tender; pickled red and golden beets with goat cheese and pistachios that I will now do at home because adding the goat cheese and pistachios will make them so much more inviting to a lot of people who won't try beets; crisped brussel sprout leaves that are so unique..... and a salted caramel with sweet crème fraiche.... the Williamette Pinot Noir was a good price too... This place could not get any better!!!!! Loved out seating; Beth the manager who checked with us many times; Brenda our waitress who was excellent and another manager spoke to us as we left. This is going to be a place we go back to many times!
(5)Jenny W.
My fiance and I ate here last night and I was reminded why I love it. Their menu is unlike most menus in the Valley. There are an assortment of things I normally would not try but somehow the folks at Salty Sow know how to make them taste just right. Last night I had their porchetta sandwich which was a special for that evening. The sandwich was huge, in fact I could only eat half, which meant the other half went with my very happy fiance to work today for lunch. It might have been big but it was really, really tasty. We also shared the brussel sprout leaves as an appetizer. You heard right. Leaves. There are pieces of brussel sprouts and some brussel sprouts leaves all baked and crispy with an incredibly sweet sauce smothered on top of them. If you go there -- you have to try them. I'm not usually a huge brussel sprouts fan but these are incredible. For those with adventurous appetites, this is your spot! They also had fun cocktails on their menu. Definitely worth a visit.
(4)Jeff F.
Not terrible but very expensive and a bit of an odd presentation. I stopped in for lunch the other day and sat at the bar. I found the menu a bit confusing but finally settled on the porkbelly with collard greens. It arrived quickly. The plate was a 5 inch square plate with what was perhaps a 3 oz. piece of porkbelly sitting on top of about a cup of collard greens. For $12.00. What was odd, was the porkbelly was sitting in a good half inch of the liquid from the greens, but all I was given was a fork to eat it with and there was also no bread. Did I mention it was $12.00? At lunch? I asked for some bread and they brought it out quickly. The pork belly was pretty good although a bit on the dry side. The collards were just fine but it's hard to mess up collard greens isn't it? I asked for the menu again and now I noticed that everything is a la carte, even on the lunch menu. So I guess I was supposed to order a side of potatoes for an additional six bucks. As another Yelper has pointed out, this is after all a restaurant sitting in front of the Walmart so this all seems a bit pretentious. Look, I don't mind paying for good food in the least but I do object to being presented with a tapas sized portion when I order an entree, particularly when it is involving such low food cost items as pork belly and collard greens. Seriously, come on guys, what is your food cost on this dish? I'll guarantee you it's under two bucks. In my book, that's a rip-off. Anyway, I'm not really sure Paradise Valley needs such a precious restaurant but I guess time will tell. I left hungry and $16.00 poorer. Finally, I don't get this recent bizarre and unwelcome trend I've observed recently of nice (and expensive) restaurants not serving bread . What's up with that? If you're going to serve traditional European/American food and charge a lot of money, bring some nice artisan bread to the table.
(2)Lauren T.
Sean was one of the best waiters I have had in a long time. Not to mention the food was phenomenal!!! I can't wait til my trip to Austin so I can visit the salty sow again. Awesome night!
(5)Desert R.
Had the ribeye because I'm not the biggest pork fan but my party was. My steak would be equivalent to Denny's, Friday's or any other cheaper chain. Thankfully it's about the sow.
(1)James S.
I sauntered in to the Salty Sow...and was hit by the "Sewer Smell" that others are posting about. The building was totally renovated, and they screwed up something in the bathrooms. Besides that, the restaurant isn't sure what it wants to be. Limited menu. Unhealthy choices (duck fat fries?) I got the lamb burger for $14. Are you going to be a gourmet restaurant or have a variety of items and prices on the menu? From the name, I expected pulled pork sandwiches and the like. But none was to be found. It really needs to figure out what it's going to be. And fix that sewer smell!
(2)Kim B.
We live in the neighborhood and decided to finally give this a try. The menu isn't that much different from when my mom was growing up in the midwest on the farm, so the selection was familiar with her. The building is beautifully done. Very pleasant inside and comfortable ambience. The open concept kitchen is something we both like and enjoy watching. Service wasn't too quick considering the number of employees on the floor. We were in an hour before dinner rush with few patrons seated. There seemed to be a mix up with servers, I am assuming because the server assigned to our table was running late and they didn't know if he was showing. When he got on the floor, he seemed nervous but very nice and informative. I ordered a salad which cost $13 and my dinner partner had the roast beef sandwich which was $14. Food was good but nothing spectacular and terribly overpriced, esp for the size portion. We opted for a dessert of the strawberry cornmeal shortcake. Again, for $6.50 greatly overpriced for strawberries, whipped cream, and a piece of cornmeal bread. The one thing that really put us off was the server constantly having to move his hair out of his eye and he kept wiping his mouth, I think because of how much he was sweating. Touching your hair and face w/out washing your hands is a big no-no in the food industry. He proceeds to brings us silverware and keeps our drinks full with disgusting hands. We also watched one of the female servers as she kept getting the hair out of her eyes. A revisit to food handlers policies is warranted. Truly unappetising - we didn't want to touch much. Both of us washed our hands as soon as we got home. We were quite un-impressed with the entire experience. Something I guess comes with the territory when there is 30 + years of food industry experience between my dinner partner and I. We pay attention to detail and the little things. I give 3 stars only because our main meal had a good taste. We both agreed the over-priced menu and the unsanitary practices of the servers deemed it not worth returning.
(3)Kristi S.
Finally a restaurant in the PV area that rocks. I am a tough critic and this place pleasantly surprised me. Hubs and I went to the happy hour in the middle of the week and got the fried Brussels sprouts, pork belly taco, beef shoulder taco, kale chicken salad, the deviled eggs, and two brews on tap. Everything was just 5 bucks (except the salad) and let me tell you everything was delicious!!! MUST TRY! Also fantastic service, and really cool atmosphere!
(5)Allen W.
Only here for HH, but it's great. Brussel sprouts appetizer is sublime. Tacos are solid and an unexpectedly good fried chicken and sweet potato biscuit. A great choice for a slightly upscale dinner. Probably a touch better than Roaring Fork at this point, and for the location, its probably the best option.
(5)Gena M.
Absolutely fabulous dinner! The service was superb! Our waitress was knowledgeable and friendly and the food lived up to every expectation. The bourbon bread pudding was incredible. Will come back again, not a problem
(5)Brian S.
Went here with a group for the 2014 Fall Arizona Restaurant Week. I started with the Sangria - which was unique and delicious. The I had the Louisiana Boudin Fritters, the Idaho Rainbow Trout with an awesome sauce, and the Butterscotch Budino with Salted Caramel for desert. Everything was amazingly good!
(5)Andre E.
This review is not for the food but for the establishment itself. The wife and I seen this locale had just opened right in front of the Wal-Mart. Now seeing that it also next door to Outback Steakhouse I wasn't expecting to much.....however I was surprised at the Ambiance. The outdoor seating is very nice.....and the Indoor seating has great booths with high tables attached to them. I have been to a couple of restaurants like this in Illinois and I really like the setup. The mood lighting is also very good....and it provides a very nice romantic atmosphere. I will give this place a try for lunch and dinner and at that time I will update this review to talk about the food and service. Eat, Drink, and be Merry my Friends!!!!
(4)Hilary R.
$7 for a beer??? I'm sorry, but that is ridiculous! I was excited to see my favorite beer on tap, Four Peaks peach ale, but why pay $7 when I can go to four peaks and pay $4.50? That being said, I was excited about the restaurant in general and I liked it. It has a very cool vibe, which is lacking in the PV mall area, so this very much appreciated. Also, all of the food we ordered was great! We were there for happy hour and we did not get the tacos, I think they were $5 each for one small taco, that seems too pricey! I think in the Phoenix/Scottsdale market, other similar restaurants are a little more competitive with their pricing. Overall, I know I will be back, but maybe not as often since it is a little pricey. I also agree with the other reviewer who said there should be a kids menu!
(4)Angela C.
This place is awesome!!!! They have fun cocktails, so make sure to sample a couple. For starters, you simply must get the duck fat fries! They are the best I've had and the 110 minute egg they are served with is sooooo good! For dinner our table ordered the lamb burger, seared ahi and the slow roasted beef - all entrees were delicious. The lamb burger was my favorite. For dessert we had the butterscotch boudino and it was so incredible that I can't wait to go back and have another. We will definitely return!
(5)Debbie S.
I had heard good and bad about this place but decided to give it a try. I must say that our server- Tony made the visit an exceptional one. His personality was wonderful and we tried everything he suggested. We split the fish and chips and the pork sandwich. Both were delish. Also tried the butterscotch thingy for dessert and the banana beignets. I have never heard my husband utter the words- Oh wow when it came to a dessert but those banana goodies did it. So we will go back for more Tony soon!! Gotta try the brussel sprout dishes for sure.
(4)Amy T.
First time we went here we found a strange menu and tiny expensive weak drinks. Second time the service was not good so we left after spending $15 on 2 tiny weak drinks. Tried it again last night - we had a coupon for a free entree. $75 for a brussel sprout salad that was so tough it hurt my jaw - yes it was salad - halibut that was soggy & had a topping that tasted like bile, broccolini that was lukewarm & also tough, my boyfriends "steak" wasnt even steak it was roast beef & served in a cookpot instead of a normal plate. What the point of that was, was beyond us. That and 4 drinks. So for $75 we got a salad, one entree & 4 drinks. The atmosphere was the only thing we like about the place.
(1)Doug P.
This is a great place. You can get things here like nowhere else in the valley. Service is great, the food is consistent, bartenders on point, and the decor is amazing. So far, I've liked everything I've tried. But the standouts were the truffle deviled eggs, green eggs and ham, bananas foster beignets, and Brussels sprout Caesar I'd like to see their version of my favorites lunches; like grilled cheese sandwiches, avocado and chicken club, hot wings, and I guess a beef burger on the dinner menu since I don't really care for lamb burgers. Lastly, that Brussels sprouts Caesar deserves to be on a chicken breast sandwich or even a burger. It's freaking amazing! I'll be back for sure to see what their chefs come up with next. I am deducting 1-star for not having a burger. Do they deserve that... maybe not, but Ill give it back when they give in to my food extortion!
(4)Sandy B.
We love the different foods and server Dana is great!
(5)Allen S.
This place is a MUST! The service is 2nd to none and the food is off the chart. You will not be disappointed.
(5)Cindy S.
Stumbled onto this nice restaurant. The service was a tad slow but the food was AMAZING. Some of the combinations of flavors weren't a natural choice for me--but after one taste I was sold. My second time back I found my favorite salad of all time.
(4)Adam B.
Like Crystal says "Just go to happy hour" Thats because the $ per ounce of food here is astronomical. Beef shoulder is tasty($16), pretty small though. They serve it in a cooking pan with the veggies and taters, which are also 'lil nibbles. Got the deviled eggs, good stuff. So good that I ordered another round after I mowed down the entree like it was an appetizer.($6+$6=$12) My lady got the petite bone-in filets, which were tasty.($14? I think) She was going to get the pork shoulder but it had white beans in the sauce and they wont leave them out. Kinda weird, but whatevs. Might go back for happy hour....
(3)Melanie P.
We are locals and were looking for a new locally owned place to try. We ended up here. It was okay. It was too noisy. Our waiter was very helpful and upbeat. The food was okay - but nothing to rave about. We probably won't come back.
(2)Angie A.
Loved there happy hour! The fries were good but not spectacular my favs were the fried chicken and the beef taco. We also had the banana foster beignets for dessert which was a great way to finish. Going to have to come back to try the other desserts and reg menu.
(4)Justin B.
Everything we ate was delicious. Service and atmosphere was great. Quickly went into my top 5 valley restaurants for date night.
(5)Fernando E.
The food was very good!! Everything we ordered was tasty. The service was excellent! Highly recommend this place.
(4)Diana A.
I could not believe how good the food and service is at the Salty Sow. Our waiter Michael explained how the food was prepared and we asked for his recommendations, what a patient and wonderful server! The fried chicken appetizer was so good when I took the first bite I could not wait to eat more. I think I was shaking it was so good! I wanted more and more... My friend and I also shared the brussel sprout leaves, fabulous! and the french fries and a pork taco and side of guacamole. The best I ever had! I can't wait to go back and try some other items on the menu. I feel so fortunate to be seated in this restaurant because once the word gets out I know there will be people waiting to get in for a fabulous gastronomical experience! Did you know the chef has a James Beard award? Hallelujah! What a fun time I had eating at this establishment!
(5)Ilya K.
The open kitchen really allows you to get an appreciation for how much the chefs run around and never stop. The food was superb. The triple fried fries were astounding and surprisingly light. The braised shoulder brought me back to my childhood. It fell apart under my fork and the taste was immaculate. The lamb burger was succulent and the Brussels sprout cesear is a light option that had amazing flavors. The only downside of this place is that it is very loud and hard to hear the people you are eating with.
(4)Amanda K.
This place is perfect if you want to take someone out and show them some cuisine that's bound to impress. I work in the area and heard it was new, open for dinner only and wanted to try it out, so I took my boyfriend here for a date night and immediately when I walked in, the atmosphere was so relaxing, yet intriguing. It almost felt intimate. The place used to be a gross ass China Buffet and it's completely flipped into a superior dining atmosphere. As soon as I walked in, the hostesses were extremely kind and professional. Amy was our server and she was very, very helpful and knew the menu very well. Anything she was unsure of that we asked about, she made sure to find us the correct answer. She helped us out with the menu and we started out with the Charcuterie board (thankfully she helped us to correctly pronounce it). I've had meat and cheese boards before (I'm a huge Postino's fan), but this board was it's own kind. They various meats and cheeses were laid out and listed on the menu and most of it was all made in-house. Extremely impressive. My only critique to this dish was that the bread was a little too thick and toasted for my spreading preference, but everything on that board was devoured. Half the items I never tried, so I felt like the Sow educated me a little and helped me to explore my pallet. I've never seen a menu like this before and I'm told that it's always changing. I'd highly recommend this place to my friends that have more sophisticated and open minded pallets than myself. I ordered the chili rubbed tuna. The fish was perfectly seasoned and seared and I couldn't help but get a shred of the roasted tomato in every bite of the green chile grits. You could taste the chile rub on the tuna in every bite. The combination was something I'd never think of. My boyfriend got the blackened red fish and I can't speak for him, but his plate was completely cleaned. Overall, the place was stellar! We loved our server, Amy, and we'll be going back again sometime to check out their Chef's menu tasting for only $25. What a great experience in such a wonderful location! Highly recommend this place if you're open to trying new things!
(5)Jessica W.
Not impressed. Decor: good. Service: great. Food: this is really the best you can do? I went to Salty Sow during restaurant week. I was honestly pretty excited about my meal. I got a Copper State Mule to start (good, but not anything special - vodka, ginger beer, lime on ice). My first course was an endive salad. Pretty flavorless, except for the bleu cheese which overpowered everything. My second course was suckling pig topped with a fried egg. It was easily the most disappointing part of my meal. I don't know what part of the pig I was eating, but it was not appetizing. Some of it was chewy, some was tender (good), some of unrecognizable (not good at all). The fried egg added absolutely nothing to the dish. The steamed cabbage at the bottom of my plate lacked basic salt and pepper. For desert, I had homemade ricotta cheese that was topped with honey, dates, golden raisins, and cranberries with a side of toasted baguette. I'm all about simple deserts, but this, although good, did not wow me. Portion sizes were small and I felt like I was paying a lot for what I got (even at restaurant week prices). It may be a good place to grab a drink with friends, but as far as food goes, I think you'd have a much better meal elsewhere.
(2)Chris M.
the food is very good but $24 for 4 scallops? really... at least let me know that it is just an app and not a main course
(1)Greg M.
The Salty Sow has a great atmosphere but it's a bit over priced & not a very good value. We ordered the charcuterie and cheese board, which was very good. The service was very prompt. However, I asked the waiter for a recommendation between one of two salads for my entree. Based on his recommendation I chose the Trout Salad, which was good but was very small and was only half the size of the other salad for the same price. Unfortunately this left me not feeling very satisfied, particularly since I spent $40 for two drinks, a small salad and an appetizer split 4 ways. If I'm spending that much I shouldn't be leaving the restaurant hungry.
(2)Greg H.
great take on bbq comfort food. a gourmet twist at every corner with a great, relaxed decor and well versed staff.
(5)Asa U.
I only had one appetiser but love the place! Contemporary meets southwest style restaurant is so trendy. I'll post a review when I get a chance to try an entree :-)
(4)Cheryl B.
I have been here a few times now, and I love the food, atmosphere and service. The crispy brussel sprouts and pork shoulder are my favs.
(5)Seth K.
Great food, excellent service, nice interior design & patio. But best of all, they figured out the perfect volume for their music! You can actually talk to the person across from you!
(5)Tim A.
Best place I've been to in several years. Didn't even realize it was Restaurant Week, but did one of their three course specials, had the beet salad, cod and butterscotch dessert. Everything was amazing, had the eggplant and deviled eggs for apps, also very good. Service was fantastic and a nice looking place with live music that wasn't too loud. My friends all enjoyed it as well. Will be back soon.
(5)Maria G.
Eating here was a treat. The service was great, and food even better. The drink I had was a bit light. I describe the food as American soul food, with a unique flare. When I mean American soul food, from different parts of our great country, like collard greens, beet salad and pistachio, pork belly entrees, fried veggies, beignet and ice cream, which is what I had and all foods that may not be the healthiest, but oh so good in taste. This will be a place to return to, to venture other tasty dishes.
(4)Amy R.
Fun place to go for hh. They have a good selection and good prices. This is now my go to place since sanctuary raised their hh prices. Try the street tacos they are delicious and good sized. I haven't been here for dinner yet but hope to soon and will update my review
(4)L A.
love this place so far. I've been here for my birthday and ordered the bone marrow to start. No other places offer that kind of food, so you better try it. I had the pork shoulder and it was delish. The dessert was awesome...it was like a banana fritters with vanilla ice cream...yummmy!! I also like the ambience. Everything looks brand new. Service was great. I want to go back here for happy hour or when they have a 4-course dinner menu offer or something. You'll save money that way and get to try more of what they have to offer.
(4)Douglas N.
Given the location of this place it offers a nice variety of food choices. It's a mix between business and casual and pretty fancy so it's a nice atmosphere. I'll give it another chance before I decide if I'll go there frequently or on special occasions.
(3)Stewart J.
Really good!! Do yourself a favor and order the pork belly......or anything for that matter
(5)Amy S.
I would give them 5 stars, but I think their dishes are really tiny, and they need more vegetarian options. Other than that, I LOVED this place! They had good beer on tap, our waitress was GREAT, and the food we ordered was really yummy. I was really disappointed they were out of the cauliflower casserole, as that's why I went in, to try it. And the one salad I ordered, I wasn't a big fan of, so the waitress felt so bad, she sent the manager over who gave me a $10 gift card so I'd come back. I didn't even complain!!!! That was really good customer service!!! I will definitely be going back!!!
(4)Jeff W.
The charcuterie board was way on point.. And the Pork Prime Rib was absolutely fantastic.. Ill give em five when they get a kids menu rolling..
(4)Gary R.
Great atmosphere, eclectic menu, great service at a fair price. Everything I like in a restaurant. The goat cheese fritters were amazing, but need to ask for more bread if you order. The crispy thighs were good, but looking forward to ordering more items off their varied menu.
(4)Suzanne H.
This is a great place to eat. It is one of those in the middle places-not that cheap, not that pricey-but you will love it. they have some very interesting items here. The Happy Hour is probably one of the best around. I cannot believe their loyalty program, either. I am blown away by it. I actually eat here a ton, and unknowingly, I was put on their "super loyal customer" list and they have these amazing, pretty much free events for us every so often. I spent 25 year doing restaurant interiors and I love the exterior and interior design as well. But mostly it's the food. These guys just "get it." One of the owners was at the last loyalty event and I told him how much I appreciated the service, the food, the design of the place and he was just so nice, so approachable about everything. I have no idea what his name is..if this is ownership reading, it is the one of the guys from TX who is short and stocky. I cannot tell you how much his effusive thanks meant to me. I ate here Sunday with a party of 8 after that loyalty happy hour. I had no idea they had this Pork Porchetta thing on Sunday only. It was so delicious. I don't like pork much, but I knew my husband did and we went with a big party and just had a blast. Everyone but me and another person ordered the Pork Porchetta. I had the lemon sole special and the other non pork person had the always good halibut. Jeez, this place is just awesome..the service, the food, the atmosphere. If you are coming from out of town to AZ, I highly recommend it. Luv you, Salty Sow!
(5)Cabrin K.
From the Salty Sow Restaurant in Phoenix... Triple Fried Duck Fat Fries with 110 minute egg and cold béarnaise...one of the most delicious guilty pleasures ever...I was so intrigued by the 110 minute egg I had to dig deeper and discovered an entire science behind the time and temperature of cooking eggs. Of course it all has to do with texture and what has been determined is that longer slow cooking in non-boiling water allows the egg yolk to take on the guise of other foods such as sweetened condensed milk, mayonnaise, honey, cookie icing and Marmite respectively. The viscosity of the yolk is determined by the final cooking time...at 110 minutes the yolk resembles cookie icing. The fries alone were golden, crisp and had absorbed the flavor of the duck fat in a way that brings to mind and mouth the taste of that first bite of crispy duck skin at your favorite Chinese restaurant and pairing them with a chilled Béarnaise sauce that had just a touch of acid from the white wine vinegar was a great culinary choice. Add to this already decadent once-a-year treat the 110 minute egg and you have yourself an appetizer lifted from the ordinary to the spectacular. You hold your breath, break the quivering, golden yolk with your fork and then, letting your senses take over, double dip that fry into the Béarnaise and the Yolk...the mouth feel is one of cream, crisp and a touch acidic...you want to stop after a few because your inner voice is telling you this much goodness can't be good for you but you push on and make a deal with yourself to skip dessert...for the next year...just to have one more bite. In honor of the Salty Sow I'm giving this dish 5 little piggy's...
(4)Tracy S.
The halibut and the Brussels Sprout Caesar salad was awesome! Great wine list! Decor is fabulous! We will be back!
(4)Gary B.
I got to check this cool restaurant a few weeks ago. The staff could not have been nicer or more professional. The sustainable menu is very nicely done and is geared towards comfort foods with varying combinations of textures and flavors not usually found around here. To be honest I do not usually go for this type of menu and can be pretty picky. That being said, I was really surprised at how much I enjoyed everything I tasted. I did not try the Roasted Bone Marrow dish that someone ordered. I could not help thinking that my dogs would have loved the Bone Marrow. I also bypassed the "Things in a Jar" section. I'm just not "there" yet and will refrain from further comments. We sampled many of the popular items that other Yelpers had mentioned, i.e. the Duck Fat Fries, the Muscles, the roasted beets and of course, the lamb burger. They were all deliscious. The star of the show was the crispy brussel sprout leaves. Savory charred edges with a light delicate crunch. YUMMY! I had one of the special entrees which may have been created for the Restaurant week. It was an amzing halibut topped with asiago. There would be no left overs this night. We finished up with the Bananas Foster Beignets which were light and toasty with decadently tasting vanilla ice cream and honey. I would highly recommend this unique and comfortable experience for anyone looking for something a little different and definitely rewarding!
(4)Michael C.
This place is pretty new and is amazing. Love the decor and layout. The whole style is southern style but chic. I ordered the prime rib sandwich and it was amazing, along with the avacado and fried green peppers. Service was great, extremely prompt! They have an eclectic drink list and good wine to choose from, a tad high on the wine but not too crazy. I'm looking forward to coming back when it cools down as they have a great patio area with misters that looks just perfect for happy hour.
(5)Kasey P.
Everything here is AMAZING elegant elevated southern comfort food. And the BEST drinks. Come for happy hour!
(5)Gillian B.
I really want to give this place 3.5 stars because that's what it deserves, but I'll bump it up to 4 stars. I have been here many, many times over the last 6 weeks and I think I have a good sense of this place. First all, I have never had a bad server here. Not once. I don't know how that's possible, but it's true. They are always very warm and attentive. They are around when you need them and leave you alone when you need to carry on a conversation. A few of them have made some poor menu suggestions, but taste in food is sometimes subjective, so you can't hold that against them. The decor is really fun! Modern, but comfortable and definitely not Scottsdale. The music selection drives me crazy though. There is never any theme. One night I'm listening to great oldies and then I'm listening to hair bands from the 80s, and yet another night I'm listening to grunge from the 90s. Pick a theme, or genre, and stick with it. The food is either very good or very bad (kind of like that old nursery rhyme: "When she was good, She was very very good, But when she was bad she was horrid!") Every single taco I have ever had here has been completely inedible, if only because the meat is completely dried out. I was really bummed too, because they put a yummy fried egg on top, which adds a twist to it. So, avoid the happy hour tacos. The crispy brussel sprouts dish should be removed from the menu. They finely chop the brussel sprouts into confetti and fry them. The fried bits dissolve in your mouth in a weird way and all you can taste is the oil. Every once in awhile, you get a big chunk of brussel sprout that wasn't cut into a small bit and ends up frying for a very short period of time (making it raw, hard, and taste like brussel sprouts, which is not a good thing). All I can say is avoid it; no modification can fix what's wrong with that dish. The deviled eggs are done completely wrong, in my opinion. Some people love to have tons of yellow egg filling for their deviled eggs. Others are minimalists. I'm a proportionalist. I don't want there to be so much filling that the damn egg tips over (and they do). I took half the egg off of each and spread it on toast, which was actually pretty good. Do not get the tasting menu! At $25, you would think it would be a great deal, but it's only worth $15. Each "course" (that's being generous) is literally only two bites (delicious bites). I still had to order a meal after I paid all that money for Costco size samples. I absolutely love the Rosemary's Piglet. It's a cocktail with pomegranate juice, rosemary syrup, and champagne. it's heaven! HOWEVER, they put a HUGE (size of your fist) ice cube with rosemary leaves in the drink, which only allows for a tiny bit of alcohol. If you order any drink here, make sure you ask for no ice cubes. The ice cube wastes precious space and is actually big enough to assault your nose or eye. Moving on, the food that is good is a long list! The fried chicken is out of this world (the sweet potato biscuit that comes with the fried chicken has been mostly good, but there have been times when it came out hard as a rock--if they made it smaller, this probably wouldn't happen)! The lamb burger is orgasmic, and even though they gave me a really bad stomach ache from being so rich, the fries are heaven as well. They have really good happy hour prices for specific drinks and dishes. I've also never had a bad cocktail here. I can honestly say my only bad experience was during restaurant week. Each course took 30 minutes to get. The manager paid for one of my cocktails, but being there for 2 hours to get an appetizer, salad, dinner, and dessert was a bit painful. I haven't had that problem since. So, after a very long review, I would definitely say go and enjoy the place. The food is unique; there's a neighborhood feel to the crowd and the servers, and minus a few bad eggs on the menu, the food and cocktails are delicious.
(4)Tr R.
I've been in the restaurant biz for over 40 years. This restaurant is AMAZING! From the front of the house (thank you,Beth),to the back of the house, everyone 'gets it." It's VERY hard to find this combination in the Scottsdale area. Service was awesome!(make sure you ask to sit in Lauren's section). There's something on the menu for just about everyone, especially if you consider yourself a "foodie." The whole place has a really good vibe. Teamwork is in it's prime here. Do yourself a favor: take all of your in & out of town guests here...NOW!
(5)Gary F.
The Salty Sow is located in a strip mall across from Paradise Valley Mall. The interior is spacious, fresh and nicely done. We had the special which was trout with sweat potato and green beans and the pork filet minion wrapped in bacon. These dishes had fresh ingredients and were five star hands down. Prices were around $20 for entries. The menu had some variety but was a comfort food focus around pork. While not crowded the place had many customers and was noisey. If you are looking for a good meal try the Salty Sow.
(5)Brittney R.
best place for appitizers!!! pricey food but really good
(5)Amanda R.
I didn't expect a riveting experience at a restaurant positioned in front of a Wal-Mart. But Salty Sow was good, really good. I've only been here once, for lunch on a weekend. The dinner menu looks a bit heavy in my opinion, so don't bring your Veg friends. However, lunch fare is a bit lighter and was awesome. I had the special du jour, a truffle-laced turkey salad sandwich, piled high on thick toasted sourdough bread, with arugula, tomato and avocado. It came with a side of deeply golden, salty fries that were wonderful. For $10! Good stuff. I also had a blood orange margarita (or three). Tequila love. One dining pal had a lamb burger ($15ish) that he insisted was tremendous, and based on the fact that it was devoured in under 4 minutes I'll take his word for it. The other guest had the pork belly over collared greens, and though I didn't try it, it too received very good reviews and the portion was aptly ample. Our waitress was lovely, management (or was it ownership?) graciously swooped by every table to check in, and I dug the modern but casual décor.
(4)Amy D.
ok, so consistency is key in this day and age, so I went to SS 4.... no 5 times before putting this in writing. first visit: amazing second visit: not amazing third fourth and fifth visits: back on top. my second visit was un amazing enough to delay review because I really want this place to rock it. if I was less dedicated, I may have given a lower score at visit two, and that would have been the end if it. however, such is not the case, and im happy to say I keep going back because they have found their groove at the salty sow. the operation is solid. deviled eggs: amaze-balls pork taco at happy hour: a perfect meal for one roasted bone marrow: tickle your garlic butter fetish
(4)Jon A.
So, my wife has a class today and informs me that I am in charge of dinner. It is too hot to grill outside, so I asked if I could take her to a nice restaurant? Her eyes popped and said she had heard of a new one in the valley called the Salty Sow. We did a little checking (Yelp) and I was in. Just to make sure we made a reservation on line. Generally, I don't get too excited about a restaurant, but I have to tell you, we had a great experience. From the time we walked through the door to time we left with a smile on our face we were treated like old friends. Tony, our waiter, was attentive and helpful. Our table was cleaned twice while we were there, and I am not a messy eater. We started with the "Crispy Brussels Sprout Leaves". Wonderfully unique and very tasty. I had the "Beef Shoulder Slow-Cooked". It was melt-in-your mouth tender. They gave me a knife, but I think I only used it once. The beef was served on "Smashed Potatoes" and veggies and then topped with a fried egg. So good! My wife had the Halibut. She took one bite and immediate wanted to give me a taste. I feel a little bad, I did not make the same offer. The fish seasoned in a way I had never experienced. It was exceptional. We shared a butterscotch/caramel desert. A perfect end to our meal. We will be returning to the Salty Sow. I highly recommend it!
(5)Kody L.
Very impressed with their first day! Food was great (Green Eggs & Ham) and Pork Belly Taco! I really like my Maple Glazed Old Fashioned (I can't remember if that was the exact name but I'm sure you can figure it out) was amazing. It's great to have a place like this without having to drive down Scottsdale Ave to get to it. I just might have found my new favorite hang.
(5)Michelle P.
Great new find around PV mall! Finally a place that is new and interesting. Awesome patio! We will be back for sure! Happy hour from 4:30-6:30pm, $5 beers and bites. Cute place and good food!
(4)Alexhandra H.
Delicious! Like one of the other reviewers wrote, many of the items on the menu are for adventurous diners, which is exactly what I was after! In all honesty, I had every intention of trying multiple courses, but there were too many tasty looking starters that we just ended up ordering 4 apps and drinks between two of us, which were all great. Days later, I can't stop thinking about the duck fat fries and can't wait to go back to try some entrees.
(5)David S.
The food was very good and I server Michael was very engaging. A fun place to have dinner.
(4)Lauren E.
Very good food and service! We got a delicious brussel sprout salad with salmon as well as the french dip. It was not our absolute favorite french dip, but it was definitely one of the better ones we have had. Their butterscotch/caramel dessert was absolutely amazing! Great service too. The decor was comfy and laid back.
(4)Trish R.
Love the staff. Holly the server has great knowledge and guides you through the menu like an Ace! Kevin Bird, GM and bartenders are really nice. So glad they have to come to our neighborhood to up the anty!
(5)Kris B.
So much delicious food and wonderful cocktails. I would love to just keep going back and trying everything on the menu. It did not seem like a place where you would order fish, but almost everyone in my party did, and they each raved about it. If I go back, I will suggest us all passing our plates so that we can try multiple things in one meal.
(5)Alex R.
This place had a lot of pork type stuff (of course you knew that). So, bring one of the minority that isn't huge into bacon or pork, I had a long look at the menu before deciding on a burger for my dinner. It was good and very tasty, but the flavors are extremely savory. So you must be ready for that and possibly have a glass of water or something light to drink and not a heavy beer (which I ordered, of course). Alas, it was a decent date night place but not on my favorites list.
(3)Mike S.
It's ok. Menu maybe a little too southern authentic for me. Steak sandwich nothing to write yelp about : ).
(3)candee s.
I had dinner at the Salty Sow for the first time and will definitely be back. Thought the truffle deviled eggs were full of flavor. Also had the crisped chicken thighs with potatoes--the chicken was crispy and moist--really some of the best chicken I have ever had--the potatoes were also had a great deal of flavor. A dining companion had the chili rubbed tuna--which she said had wonderful flavor--hope to try that another time.
(4)David J.
Wife and I LOVE patio dining wherever we can find it. We eat out 3-4 times per week - we have our regulars, but really enjoy trying new places. Were very excited when we first saw this place, menu online looked awesome and thrilled to see they had live entertainment on patio on weekends...Took 2 couples with us last night. Service was very good, food was interesting but sadly, what we'll remember most, is how uncomfortable the patio seating is! They first sat us at a high top picnic-style table - benches with no backs... ladies couldn't do it! We asked to be moved to regular tables and they graciously accommodated us...BUT the small steel chairs were actually PAINFUL to sit in! Granted I'm 6'4" 225 lbs... but all our friends were squirming in their seats trying to find a comfortable position... left as soon as we finished eating due to discomfort, even though we had hoped to stay and enjoy the music for a while... The place has a cool, urban look and feel to it... but when I sit in a chair, I really don't want to FEEL it! Hopefully, they will recognize that comfort is king when trying to get patrons to return, which is the lifeblood of any restaurant.
(2)T L.
Only suggestion....lets have live music more often. There are so many great local artists and the patio is amazing this time of year.
(5)Kristi M.
Horrible service. No one had any idea what was going on. Overpriced. Everything took FOREVER to come out. Will definitely not return.
(2)Elizabeth W.
I have been visiting The Sow since they opened, generally the food is delicious. However, recently their food quality has gone down. I ordered the fried chicken and biscuits, and the chicken was not completely cooked. Additionally, the roast beef sandwich was not as rare as I remember it being which was disappointing because that is one of the non-modifiable items. That sandwich had so much more flavor when it was nice and rare. The tacos on the lunch and happy hour menu are still the best for continuous quality.
(3)Delo S.
It was our first time there. The service was great at first and then it got worse as the night went on. Our drinks and appetizer came out pretty quickly but we had to wait at least 45 mins for our entrees to be served. We should had said something when the people at the table next to us sat down and got their food before we did. When our food finally arrived it was lukewarm. We ate a few bites and took it home to heat it up. We told the server about it and she didnt say much about it and just said she was sorry. The sad part about it ! It was our 33rd Anniversary. The food was tasty but cold. I might give it another try, maybe happy hour would be good. Very Disappointed!
(2)Lawrence W.
Not to be missed! If you are a fan of unique, rich, scrumptious fare, this is your place! The food is excellent, and so is the service. Cheers!
(5)Ethan H.
This is my first official review and let me say I'm glad I was saving it for the Salty Sow. The whole experience including food and service was excellent. The GF and I started off with the Farm Salad and then the Charcuterie Plate of meaty goodness. For our main meal, the GF got the Bone in Filet which had an amazing sauce and was cooked to perfection. I had the 10ounce Lamb Burger which was excellent as well. To top it all off the service was excellent. Our server was very helpful in explaining menu items and giving us suggestions. Thanks, Michael, for the great service! Next time, we will save room for the bananas foster dessert
(5)Mo L.
My boyfriend and I wanted some appetizers and drinks and decided to try this place out...we were a bit skeptical at first because of the name and the way the building looked, but since it was unique it captured our curiosity. When we walked in the staff was very friendly greeting us and the place looked very upscale and nice. The lighting was relaxing and there was an outdoor patio that was open to the inside of the restaurant which I like, makes the place feel more open. There looked to be managers dressed in business suits walking around helping out the staff which I thought was nice, not sure if they were there because it just opened. We looked at the menu and since we're both natives to Arizona (yes I know rare) we had never heard of some of the things on the menu but wanted to try. We ordered something called Duck Fries, the fries are made in duck fat and vegetable oil and topped with a 110 min egg (looked poached) and came with some kind of bernay sauce, anyway it was fabulous! I ordered a sangria which was very tasty, looked like it was made with mostly white wine and my boyfriend ordered kilt lifter (on tap) which was also excellent. We ordered a spinach and artichoke dip which supposedly came out late (we didn't even notice) so the manager came over and said he took it off the bill. Honestly if they were trying to make an impression they did, this is a great place for couples and families and the food and service are great. We'll be coming back!
(5)Tina F.
love their biscuits.
(4)David G.
Overall a decent G-Pub brought to you by Eddie V's restaurants. The good: fresh brioche, tasty roast beef, juicy suckling pig, amazing 110 minute egg, beautiful decor, good location The bad: Flour tortilla taco, not so interesting salmon rillettes The ugly: Lame music, awkward service, limited menu They put forth a good effort and I'm hoping Phoenicians will take to something besides your average boring Fox Restaurant Concepts fare. I'd totally come in here to grab a beer and a nice charcuterie plate. For the love of all that is holy, please play some interesting music. And please, if I hear the term "head (or snout) to tail" or "farm to table" one more time I'm going to puke. It's been done to death guys, and you're about 3 years too late. I didn't experience one thing at the shop that would exemplify either concept.
(3)Katherine G.
Delicious place for foodies to go! Interesting menu with great specials that change daily!!
(5)bob g.
Sunday, Father's Day was our 3rd trip to the Sow! Great atmosphere, service and food. We shared the fried chicken app which was very tasty. My wife had the charcuterie, which we couldn't finish and I had the collared greens (the best I've ever had) Our son had the boneless chicken thighs, very tender and moist and his wife had the price fixed tasty menu which was outstanding! H/H is everyday, 4:30-6:30 $5 wines even on Father's Day. Count on us to be back several times.
(4)Trent S.
AMAZING!!! This is out new favorite restaurant - all the food was delicious, service was amazing. Can't wait to take our friends!
(5)Jeff W.
We loved the Salty Sow! Great food, service, cocktails & atmosphere! This was our first time & we will definitely be back. The deviled eggs were delicious. We tried the tuna & pork prime rib. Both were fantastic. My favorite new cocktail is the salty sow'r - bourbon / lime juice - incredible! We loved the side dishes too. Great spot to meet friends too!
(5)John G.
While we were seated immediately, the food service took just shy of an hour. The appetizers were served promptly though, but there was no reason dinner should have taken nearly an hour. All we ordered was two salads and some lentils. We had to leave even before it was served because we had prior plans, and were nearly late. The reason our meal was late was that the kitchen forgot our order and the waitress didn't check on why it took 45 minutes to make two salads. The waitress apologized, but the manager don't even bother to talk with us. I'm certain we will not go back. The appetizers we had weren't that great either.
(1)Chris S.
This place was amazing! My friend and I kept driving past so decided to finally go in and was blown away. Great atmosphere. The food was different and amazing. And wow the server was awesome! I've been getting bad service at other places and great service sticks out to me! Will be back very soon! Good priced for this amazing food. And try the sangria!
(5)Donna L.
I tried to make reservations for Mother's Day a week in advance and the person who answered the phone said they weren't taken reservations. We were going to be a party of 6-8 with my elderly parents and I figured it would be better to have reservations since I had family from out of town and I knew they had limited seating for handi-capped since I have been to the Resturant twice and liked the food. We're told they did take reservations when we got there way before the rush but they could not accommodate us since all the seating that was available was high tops obviously not good for elderly people to jump on to. They were not curtious about it at all. Maybe the staff should be better informed and also learn better manners.
(1)CL C.
Finally some great gastropub fare in the North Phoenix area. Came here for Mother's Day initially dissapointed they changed their brunch buffet to a limited ala carte style menu. But left totally satisfied wanting more. My wife hates brussel sprouts and really enjoyed their salad. Deviled Eggs are as good as people say. But the star of our trip was the Roast Turkey Sandwhich with avocado and a fried egg. It's easy to see the quality and care of the turkey roasted on site. Can't wait to check out their happy hour!
(5)Nathalie C.
Went for our anniversary. It was good but the food could've been better. The bone marrow was too salty and the entrees were lacking in something. But I would go back for second chance. Great atmosphere!
(4)Denise E.
Ok this place is truly outstanding ! Third time in 2 weeks. Michael took wonderful care of us again. Everything we have tried has been wonderful. We are working our way through the menu and the drink menu too. If we had this place in Dallas we would eat here once a week especially with waitstaff like Michael. Go try it and let Michael suggest what to have , you won't be disappointed !
(5)Jeanne D.
Been meaning to try this new restaurant out, glad we finally did. Nice atmosphere, (although a little noisy, we sat at the bar during happy hour.) very friendly and upbeat bartenders and waitstaff. Food was very good, we started out with the mussels which was a special that night. delish....coming from a displaced Jersey girl that means alot, He had the french dip and I had the fish special, nice manageable serving with fresh cabbage slaw ingredients. Happy to find a local hangout in the Paradise Mall area that isn't a chain and adds ambience to our Grey Goose, straight up, extra dry Martinis.
(5)Sarah A.
Wonderful charcuterie platter. Two types of buttery pate, perfectly crispy/chewy toast, awesome Andouille sausage (two pieces was not enough!), outstanding goat cheese. The farmhouse salad was also excellent. And my first try of a 110-degree egg. Interesting. Cheesy grits were good, but some chipotle or chile would make the much better. Such a pleasant atmosphere and patio. And our server was very friendly, talkative, not rushed, and had great suggestions and opinions about the food. My only wish is, some place would do a choose-your-own charcuterie board: maybe a board with 5 constants and then, like pizza toppings, you pick 5 more from a list. On this list I would include some more pickled things, maybe even some Korean-pickled things like kimchi, and some spicy things.
(5)Damon B.
Best charcuterie platter in TOWN! The Brussels sprout Caesar salad was ridiculously good. We went on a sunday so we opted for the porchetta roast specail- with crispy skin. FANTASTIC. The star dessert is the bananas foster beignets- the best dessert I've ever had in my life, it almost made me cry...
(5)Craig S.
Try it! ...OK - We go out to eat a great deal. Phoenix, Scottsdale Az. area. My wife has a co-worker who had a good experience @ The Salty Sow. I do not eat Red meat or Pork. So, just by the name I was skeptical. My wife likes Pork and steak. On 07-12-13 we drove to the 48th and Cactus location. Walked in and had to sit @ the bar for a drink and then they seated us in a booth. While at the bar we commented on the fact, that as it is set up, it allows for a loud dining environment. They were busy. Friday night. We were seated, waited quite a long time before waiter came to the booth. He just finished w/ a group of 18. Manager ( Beth ) came to the booth and apologized for the delay. Very nice and pleasant, asked if we wanted an appetizer. We were going to order one, we took her suggestion and then she stated it was on the house. A nice gesture (peace offering). Made us feel more comfortable. We ate appetizer, it was very good. Our waiter was outstanding - the entree came and it was wonderful. My wife always orders red meat, I order chicken,or fish. 85% of the time my meal is cold, the timing is off and my meal sets under a light. "Both" meals were great and I was happy. There were 2 managers - male & female. Both came to the table to insure fast service. They hit a home run with me. Let me say - that is very unusual for a restaurant that busy and that price point to do. Exception all around effort. It is an open kitchen / full view.
(5)Tiffany H.
so great to have good food in the neighborhood...not for the diet conscious, but everything we had was tasty!
(4)Alan C.
Since it recently opened in my neighborhood, I thought I should check it out, even though I wasn't intrigued by the menu online. Wow, I'm glad I came. My wife and I shared a turkey sandwich and brussel sprout salad for lunch. The food was incredibly flavorful. The service was good too. The waiter made beer suggestions that were spot-on for the time of day and temperature. Impressive. I will definitely be coming here often.
(5)Rebecca A.
Extremely disappointing. 3 of us went on opening night, the food was mediocre, the service was good if you can ignore the waiter watching you all night, and the best part....all 3 of us were sick to our stomachs. We will never go back.
(1)Terrance H.
Shout out to Salty Sow for an amazing experience. My colleagues and I met up for happy hour here and we left feeling satisfied with the amazing food and great service. Service- Amazing and attentive service! I wish I could remember the individuals name who provided service but he was very easy going, gave great recommendations and kept the refills going of both water and drinks. Food- All around amazing. All of the dishes were fantastic. Truffled Deviled Eggs- If you like deviled eggs make sure to get them... If you don't like deviled eggs.. Get them! You will love them. Duck Fat Fries- Duck Fat and Fries.... Nothing else really needs to be said. Honey Rosemary Dipped Fried Chicken- Man ol man. This dish was phenomenal. The chicken is very well done and biscuit.. perfect. French Dip-Roated Rare- If you enjoy the combo of prime rib, horseradish and au ju then you will love this meal. Perfect spice, and flavors. White Corn Cheese Grits- Great side dish. Big enough to share with quite a few. Fried Green Tomatoes- Solid sharing dish for those who want to be semi Healthy Drinks- All were great! Between the 3 of us we tried the Maple Glazed Old Fashion, Little Larry, Copper State Mule, Mr Shaw and the Petey. I would have to give the nod to the Mr. Shaw. Atmosphere- Lively, busy, fun and slightly loud when it picks up. Comfortable seating, great lighting, anything and everything you could ask for. This may become my new happy hour spot.
(5)Noor B.
This was great. This restaurant is so pretty inside, and service is very, very good. Definitely stop in for happy hour. The small plates are reasonably priced, and it's fun ordering several things and sharing with everyone. Love, love, LOVE the duck fat fries. They're delicious, and the egg on top is like icing on the cake. Seriously, where have these fries been all my life? Truffled deviled eggs are very good. Crispy chicken thighs are fantastic. If you like fried chicken, get this. The thighs are moist, fried perfectly, and just fantastic. Crispy brussel sprout leaves are a nice side to accompany the chicken. Only thing I would skip are the eggplant fries. They're tender, but they lack flavor. The breading needs some work. They're a good portion size, but I was disappointed, especially since I love eggplant. For dinner, I had the fish special, and it was amazing. I want to say it was trout. Even if you aren't huge on fish, it's worth gambling to see how good Salty Sow can cook it up. This place is worth the drive if you don't like in Scottsdale. Cannot wait to go back and eat half the menu.
(5)Tricia F.
Although the food isn't exactly up my alley, I come here because they are dog friendly on the patio and their bananas foster beignets are absolutely to die for. The wine list is better than average and the theme and ambiance is very nice and rustic, but done in an upscale way. We will continue to come here for the beignets.. The stuffed mushrooms are OK too, just the bread that they come on is way too stiff.
(4)Art B.
I like Salty Sow. It has a lot going for it, but there are issues. The good? I love the atmosphere and the décor. I especially like it when live music is being played. A great vibe. Service is solid. No water glass will go unfilled in my experience. Reasonably priced happy hour apps... The bad? Servers aren't particularly helpful with recommendations. Specials of the day are plopped on the table. The menu does have fun moments and is not totally dependent on pork, but liking pork helps. Descriptions tend to be more appealing than what is actually served. A happy hour app taco served this visit was among the grossest fluid filled messes I've ever experienced in a restaurant. A doble cheeseburger had mass quantities of beef, but not much in the way of flavor. And so it goes. If the food was served in a different environment you would think it was very pricey for what it was. Will I return? Yes, on a Thursday... when music is playing. Alcoholic consumption also enhances the experience. Perhaps the Yelp average of four stars is right, but I can't get that taco out of my mind. Oh yes. The duck fat fries. They are good, but in the end they're just above average French fries.
(3)Leslie M.
This restaurant impressed me so much for dinner that I came for happy hour a week later. On our first visit, our server, Mason was great - extremely friendly and attentive! The restaurant was busy and had so much energy! My fubby and I ordered white sangrias and it was amazing! I highly recommend especially since drinking half the glass, I was already feeling the alcohol! I loved their Brussels sprouts and lamb burger! They were so delicious! We also ordered the duck fries - the lamb burger included fries so I regretted ordering the duck fries because we couldn't even devour half of the fries! It was truly a waste. The duck fries were good, but I wouldn't order them again. Even though they were "duck" fries, they were just fries to me with an egg on top - big whoop. The bill came close to $50 which isn't cheap but I noticed they have happy hour so I knew I would be back! A week later, we couldn't stop thinking about Salty Sow. Very little do we go to a new place and we like it enough to add to our restaurant list. Congrats Salty, you made it to our list! We decided to try their happy hour and only ordered happy hour items - it was a big mistake but at least the next time, I know better. We didn't order the lamb burger because it wasn't on the hh menu. Instead, we ordered the Brussels, carnitas taco, fried chicken, chorizo stuffed mushrooms, the eggplant fritters, the catfish taco, and I got a Sedona Sunset drink. My drink was way too strong that I only managed to get in a few sips. The tacos were $5 each - I mean one big taco for $5 and this is a happy hour price! They were ok but I wouldn't order these again - not for that price. The chorizo stuffed mushrooms again were flavorful but I wasn't a big fan. The fried chicken was good but wouldn't come back just for their fried chicken. And the eggplant fritters was just that - fried eggplant. Our server, Kayla, wasn't that attentive either. She took forever to check on us and give us our check and I don't think the restaurant was more busy than the last time we were there. The check totaled $50. My lesson: come back and order the Brussels and lamb burger - and a white sangria and if I come during happy hour, stick with that order and the check will be a few dollars cheaper because of the Brussels and sangria!
(4)Chloe M.
I hate giving bad reviews but It is what it is. We were here yesterday for Mother's Day and we got the duck fries, Rosemary chicken from the happy hour menu for our kids, porchetta for me and the beef shoulder for my husband and some sort of chocolate truffle cake to share. Duck fries - needed some acid! The sauce that came with it didn't help with cutting the richness of the fries and egg. Rosemary chicken - overall it was ok, but to me it needed more flavor. It needed some sort of acid and some herb or something to cut the greasiness. Beef shoulder - it was served a bit cold for our liking. Flavor is ok. Porchetta - if you know me, you know I enjoy fatty food. But holy cow, I can't even eat this. Where do I begin. The pork was tender BUT needed more flavor and a bunch of acid just to cut down the fattiness. The salad that was served with it was NOT sufficient to do the job. The green pesto that was on the porchetta didn't do anything, no flavor. The pork itself did not have any flavor. I bit into the bread that came with it and it was soaking in fat. I tell you, if it was flavorful fat like bacon or something seasoned I would have eaten it BUT it's not. Chocolate truffle cake - this is the only thing I gave this place 1 star. I am so disappointed since I was the one who picked this place for Mother's Day, but never again.
(1)Sophia W.
Wow!! Food: French Dip was the best I've ever had and Brussels sprout salad was superb (sweet & spicy). My husband got the double cheese burger and fries which he didn't put down....not even when I forced him to give me a bite! Cocktails: curly tail margarita and mule were noticeably hand crafted and fresh! Jalapeño pieces infused in the ice! Service: excellent! Ambience: from the outside appeal to the inside it was so cute! I wanted to take snapchats of everything lol AND my favorite part was the live music on the patio! I can't say one bad thing about this place!
(5)Gillian C.
You have to come for happy hour! The deviled eggs are smooth as silk. Creamy. Melt in your mouth. I didnt want to stop,lol. There are 4 on a plate, easy enough to share....if you want. ;) The honey rosemary fried chicken has 2 large nuggets and a buttermilk bisquit in a puddle of delicious honey sauce. We were seated right away and our orders were taken swiftly. Our waitress was very nice and checked on us often. There is a loud bell that ends "Happy Hour." All and all, I am very please with my experience here and will come again.
(5)Shelly A.
Dayum! I've never used that word in a review before, but it seems appropriate tonight. My Curly Tail (funky tequila cocktail with a serrano infused ice cube) was the hit of the night, but the crispy brussel sprouts and the chorizo stuffed mushrooms did not suck.....a happy hour like none other!
(5)Cortney A.
Stopped into Salty Sow 6/12/15 before enjoying the Scottsdale nightlife. There was live entertainment and the ambiance was great.... What I Ordered: **Louisiana Boudin Fritters $$8 (the chipotle Remoulade sauce was absolutely amazing!!) **Crisp Chicken Thighs $15 (very flavorful a must try) **My friend ordered the Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder $19 and I regret not ordering it. It was so darn delicious!!! OMG!!!!!
(5)Jack N.
Great atmosphere for drinks and a bite. There is a live band on Friday that plays covers from the Stones to Van Morrison. Good for either a date night or just drinks with friends. The beer selection isn't the greatest but still enough selections to please most palates. I was a big fan of the roasted beet salad. It had a delicious tangy vinaigrette that was amazing. I would order that again every visit. The lamb burger was good as well. It was huge and had a good sauce as well. I don't think I would reorder it as some other items on the menu looked much better. I also tried the fried brussel sprouts and green chile stew. Both were tasty. The green chile stew could have had some more heat but the flavors were very good. I am looking forward to coming back and trying out some other dishes.
(4)Frank S.
The green chili stew is outstanding! Their cocktails are unique twist on the traditional drinks. The bone in filet is the best dinner value in Phoenix.
(5)Roz A.
Love the vibe of this place and a really great happy hour - 3 of us girls shared 5 $5 appetizers and drank $5 glasses of wine and we're happy campers. I love the decor - really elegant yet comfortable, and the lighting is pretty - a big factor for me :-) A great cocktail menu too. Definitely coming back, love this local spot.
(4)Nicole B.
This is my new favorite restaurant and I can't wait to go back. My husband and I have been here three times now and every time has been fantastic. The first time we went was during Restaurant Week. This was amazing as we got to try a lot of items we normally might not try and found some favorites. My favorite item on the menu has got to be their rosemary chicken with honey. I have ordered it every time we've gone and every time it has been delicious. The batter is crispy and the chicken is tender. The flavors, oh the flavors. It's a little salty but also sweet from the honey. Then there's the gravy and the sweet potato biscuit. Mm. Just thinking about it makes me crave it! My husband loved their steak - crisp outside and perfectly medium-rare inside. It comes with shoestring fries - which aren't my favorite but you can substitute any of the other sides. I've tried the cheese grits and the smashed potatoes. Both were delicious. (I'd highly recommend the smashed potatoes.) We've tried a few of their appetizers. My favorite is the fried green tomatoes with guacamole. The guacamole is spicy and perfectly paired with the tomatoes. Additionally, we've tried the duck fat fries (fries are delicious), the bacon and gruyere crusted bone marrow (my husband really liked this), and the green chili pork stew - amazing. The stew is something I'd definitely recommend - either as an entrée or to share. There is plenty! We've tried two desserts - a Butterscotch pudding and a dark chocolate pudding with whipped cream. Both were delicious and I'd like to try more of their desserts. Every night they have a special menu specific for that night only. Usually there is something that sounds amazing and I have to have it. Additionally, they have Happy Hour every day from 4-6:30pm and then all night on Tuesdays. If you are ever in the area, definitely check it out! Otherwise, make a special trip because it is just that good.
(5)Bryan D.
*** this is for the internal management and owners not for future customers unless you read the entire review to understand the whole picture *** I have been to this restaurant twenty plus times and normally it is fantastic. Unfortunately it takes either an amazing experience or horrible one for me to pull out Yelp and write a review. This was sadly a horrible experience... I have now heard from EVERY server that works here that they are scared of the "chef" (aka a glorified line cook since he cooks the same fried chicken every day) and we witnessed it first hand tonight. I ordered the hanger steak which I have had before and normally great by the way, but tonight it was overlooked slightly so I asked the server if I could get it redone Med Rare and she went back to the open kitchen and we watched her get screamed at and berated by the "chef" as he threw he adult version of a temper tantrum throwing his hands in disgust that there is no way with his cooking prowess could he ever make a minor mistake. I love the front of he house staff here outside of the male manager who decided it was his right to tell me I was wrong in how I ordered my steak. The music on the weekend is great and normally the food is great so this review is more for the owners and internal staff not the next customer as the food is great, atmosphere is amazing, and service is outstanding. They just have a ego problem in the kitchen forgetting that he isn't Bobby Flay and should just keep his head down and make good food without ego.
(1)Cindy C.
Met up with a good friend recently for some beverages, dinner, and catch up. This place is really nice, with a variety of seating and a very reasonable noise level. Our server helped us get settled in and recommended drinks and appetizers to start off with. SS has HH every day of the week so we were able to take advantage of that pricing to try duck-fat fries, crispy Brussels-sprout leaves, a lamb burger, and a French dip sandwich. The bar whipped us up some delicious blood orange margaritas to go with the feast. This place has so much going for it! The food was really wonderful, the drinks were fabulous, the service was warm and gracious, and the management stopped by to chat. All in all, Salty Sow is a great experience. Can't wait to try it again!
(4)Donna S.
We had a wonderful dinner here last weekend. The food is creative. On Sunday, they cook a whole pig and serve slices. The Italians call this porchetta. The restaurant puts a sign out on Cactus to let motorists know. It's worth a visit just for this dish if you're up for hearty fare. I left the pork to my husband and had grilled octopus. It was perfectly cooked and quite tender. It came served with fingerling potatoes, roasted red peppers, and endive. They have creative selections as starters on their happy hour menu, too. We shared roasted, shaved Brussels sprouts with Parmesan topping. We finished by sharing the flourless chocolate cake which was better tasting than most. Our server, Michael, was professional and very personable. The atmosphere is pleasant with a great soundtrack of rock, blues, and country mix. Prices are moderate.
(5)Monica S.
We decided to try this restaurant on Labor Day, as they were running a buy one, get one free on entrees and all day happy hour. I booked a reservation for 5:00. The restaurant was very busy, but we arrived at 5:00 and were promptly seated. The hostess thanked us for making a reservation. Our waiter was wonderful. Even though they were very busy, he took his time to explain everything and made sure that we understood all the items available at a discount. We ordered drinks, appetizer, entrees and a dessert and the timing of the meal was perfect. The food was wonderful, and even as busy as they were, arrived perfectly cooked. And I loved that the bus boy did not take my plate until my hubby was done with his too (pet peeve of mine). We were never left waiting for the "next step" in our meal. We will definitely be back. The atmosphere is nice, not too loud, and doesn't feel crowded at all, even when super busy. Thanks.
(5)Andra L.
I am in the industry so I am VERY forgiving... but I do not have anything nice to say. Service at the bar was poor at best. It was our first time in and were given zero guidance by the bartender when informed they were out of pork belly. I orderedva mixed grill of roasted pig, or something along those lines, that was Sunday's special. I had TWO bites of the pork that I spit in a cocktail napkin out of approx 3/4 lb of meat...I anticipated fat, (I was looking forward to it actually) but this was just gross. The actual meat was so tough I couldn't chew it. As I said, I'm super forgiving, we ALL have bad nights, but (sorry Sunday night bartender) we will NEVER go back and I will NEVER recommend it. We have tried many times to get a table since they've opened, unsuccessfully, I should have just taken the loss.
(1)David M.
Fantastic food and reasonably priced. They had a solid menu of regular items that all sounded good. The specials were awesome. I had chorizo stuffed mushrooms. They had the perfect level of spice. It comes with some crispy bread, dip it in the butter they cook the mushrooms in and its great. I had pineapple upside down cake that was phenomenal. The pineapple was fresh and plenty of crispy caramelized cake with some nice vanilla ice cream. The prices are really good for as good a product as they put out. A+++ great drinks too. Had the margarita with Chambord and it was so good and so refreshing. Great place for adults probably not great for little kids but the food and drink are tops.
(5)K B.
The food here is fantastic! Love the Pork Belly, the pork chops, the Rainbow Trout, and the Salmon, beet salad, Caesar salad, duck fat fries, just try everything, you'll like it!! The wait staff is very attentive, and helpful in ordering. Our favorite waiter is Michael!
(5)Alex B.
The service here is horrible and as far as I'm concerned they are a horrible place for groups thank god for Sven at the bar he's an amazing waiter/bartender I don't know if I'll ever come back the blonde at the hostess desk is awful as well I saw her grab a hostess and yank her to basically yell at her and the beer sucks craft beer more like crap beer the need actual beer on their menu
(1)Kaily N.
I came here on a mission for Duck Fat Fries. I come from SoCal, where a handful of restaurants there have BOMB Duck Fat Fries, and after moving here, I've been misssssssing me some Duck Fat Fries.... And though Salty Sow was unique about it with their long-minute cooked/poached eggs... They were a bit disappointing. There wasn't that unique Duck Fat flavoring.. They honestly just tasted like fries with egg. Darn! I'm sad again! Anyways... Walking into this restaurant, it's pretty chill on the outside. Walk inside, it's pretty busy for a week night. The patio is a must-sit unless it's too hot. I really like this place's patio. Lights, plenty of seating... and they had a guy singing - who was rather good. He definitely set the kick-back mood. This place seemed like it could be a mix between Hip but Romantic/Classy-esque. I can't really pinpoint it. I ordered the Moscato which was okay - I was hoping for a little more sweet and carbonated, but it was still good. The Chicken Thighs were tasty, especially with their "smashed potatoes". My date ordered the Candied Pork Belly - that's a must try as it was very tasty. Overall, the service was really good and everyone was really nice. The manager came by to see how we were doing. The restaurant is definitely a good sight for the eyes... Ahhh them duck fat fries though! Still... I give four stars.
(4)Casey K.
This is one of our favorite spots to eat. Prime rib is like none other, charcuterie board rocked our socks (Jason even ate the pate!) and of course we ALWAYS get the beet salad with goat cheese and pistachio. My bubbly and Jason's beer was just enough to wash it all down with one last sip. PS- Thank you for having bone marrow on the menu.
(5)Cory S.
Epic! Never dissapointed! The pork shoulder is delicious....i get that almost every time. Great drinks as well.
(5)Dorothy W.
It's good, but it's not greaaaat. It's a little pretentious, and crowded. But some people are into that. The waiter was knowledgeable. I wasn't too impressed.
(3)John D.
Just a phenomenal custom, ever evolving and super creative menu with a homemade everything pork twist and then some. Great patio, custom drinks, super pro n friendly staff. I'm a foody and explore a lot. I truly believe that The Salty Sow is THE best foody restaurant East of Tatum. And beats a hell of a lot of places west of it. Now, if ONLY they did a brunch with a Killer Bloody Mary bar like The Windsor......
(5)Katrina L.
This place is awesome! We came here for happy hour and our server was very nice, he explained everything and their special of the day. The ambiance was nice too! Our drinks came, one of my favorite was the rosemary's piglet. What a unique drink, they made the ice cube with rosemary leaves infused into it, when melted, you can taste it with your drink. I usually don't drink but when I do, I like it when I can't taste the alcohol. For the food, everything tasted good! I ordered the pork belly taco and the crispy brussels sprout to share, and I have a lil bite of the beef shoulder taco and everything else.The tacos has fried eggs on top, which was really good & also the beef shoulder taco, the crispy brussels were tasty. All of them were good! I will definitely come back and make a reservation for another happy hour!
(5)Brianne S.
The food was ok, but way overpriced for the portions you receive. Our waitress told us items were on Happy Hour prices, when this was not reflected in our bill, she took it to the manager and he gave us a whole dollar off!! We will not be back.
(2)Jason B.
It has taken my wife and I far too long to try this place. We went last Friday for happy hour / dinner, and let me tell you, this place is a welcome addition to the immediate area which is otherwise pretty depressing food-wise. In a sea of chains this place stands out and serves up some great food and drinks. We arrived shortly after 5pm on a Friday and the place was beginning to fill up. The entire patio was somehow reserved so maybe they were expecting a big party or 25 people really did call ahead to get a spot. Either way, get there early if its a nice evening and you want to sit outside or get a spot at the bar. Anyway, we took a seat at the bar and ordered some drinks and appetizers..... Smoky Sow Martini - Very good. Solid pour. I especially enjoyed the cream cheese and bacon stuffed olives Crispy Brussels Sprout Leaves = Excellent. A highlight among the appetizers we ordered. Pork Belly Taco = Very good but the flavor was overpowered by the egg yolk in my opinion Eggplant Frites = Very good. Very unique. It almost seemed like I was stuffing something healthy in my face. Chorizo Stuffed Mushrooms = Ok. They did have a kick though. I hope to return soon to sample more of their apps, salads, and main dishes.
(4)Lisa E.
For the record this place's menu is obviously heavily weighted on pork, hence the name Salty Sow. Not being a huge pork fan, I have had the brussels sprouts and the chocolate truffle cake. I haven't had any desire to eat anything else because they are SO good! I don't even like Brussels sprouts! The cocktails are pretty descent here too...along with the chocolate truffle cake!! Maybe someday I will get myself to order something else; I am sure many other items on the menu are just as delicious!
(4)Carol M.
Went for dinner, first experience here. Busy night but we were seated fairly soon at high-top table with a footrest bar, interesting but a little hard to keep my sandals on as my feet dangled or slipped on the bar! Trendy décor, rather noisy, conversation was difficult, also the light over our table was out so it was quite dark, not so good to read the small printed menu. A nice outdoor patio where a musician was playing, music piped inside too but sound system made a regular and rather annoying cracking noise. They also have a number of very long high top tables that could accommodate a large group intimately or several groups of guests for community dining. As for the food - we tried crispy chicken thighs and asigo-crusted halibut. Both entrees were very flavorful with a pretty presentation. 3 pieces of chicken, each served on a smashed potato, some kind of sauce all around. Yummy with leftovers to go home. The halibut was seriously overcooked, not flaky but mushy. I debated about sending it back but I was hungry and it tasted great so I didn't mention to our server. If it had been properly (or even semi-properly) cooked, this entrée would have been outstanding. The flavor was delicious in spite of the overcooked state of the fish. Served w/ broccolini. Service was adequate but not inspiring. I noted Happy Hour specials and some other interesting items on the menu. I plan to go back and try the patio next time.
(3)Drew M.
Let me first say that I have eaten here more than 10 times and usually it is always a 5 star experience. That being said on this night they were out of 3 main dishes due to them not getting their "meat delivery". This was not brought up when we made our reservation nor when we were seated. Only after our drink order and being seated for 20 minutes did we find out they were out of 3 main dishes. One of which is the extremely popular French dip sandwhich. They could have saved me time and themselves a terrible review by being upfront with the delivery issue. Unacceptable
(1)Gregory D.
Beef shoulder. Beef shoulder. Beef shoulder. Guess what I ordered? Drinks are great as well. Will definitely be back. Good place to watch the game at the bar. Live music several days on the patio.
(4)Diana B.
First off we lucked out, we walked in and got informed it was happy hour all night and BOGO entrées. We had "the restaurant week" 3 course rib eye dinner and halibut. I took pictures of them both, the lemon butter sauce was better than my lemon caper beurre blanc sauce I make at home (which is saying something) we literally cleaned our plates completely it was that fantastic. The server was also awesome. Long hair with a braid. She rocks!
(5)Elizabeth S.
This place is cool inside kind of loud, as with any other "more hip" places. I like a lot of the apps, the Brussel sprout leaves are really good, and I get the deviled eggs sans pork, I've had a pretty decent margarita, or beergarita, with four peaks peach here, but service at our table of 5 was seemingly non existent.
(3)RafaelJeannie S.
Enjoyed some tasty apps...Chicken Liver Mousse was the tastiest of the three, but they were all good ( Brussel sprouts leaves & Duck fat fries eaten also). Had both the spit roasted and pork belly tacos. Both were very good , but go for the pork belly. Had the beet salad also. Delicious! Our service was awesome ( party of eight) and really enjoyed the atmosphere. Wish we could have tried the patio.. FYI...Happy hour all night on Monday & Tuesday.
(4)Arana W.
Restaurant week dinner number 4. I met a fellow Yelper here for dinner - we decided to go early, to get at least one drink and an appetizer from the happy hour menu. So happy to learn happy hour is every day, and honored through the entire restaurant, not just the bar! The Brussels sprouts appetizer is amazing - I will start experimenting to replicate this at home. Quick fried shaved sprouts, tossed in agave with golden raisins and pecorino. Simple, but phenomenal! The bone marrow crusted in bacon and gruyere was incredible and so rich and perfect. The duck fat fries couldn't have been any better - serving them with the egg is brilliant! The farm salad looked great - I'll probably get that next time. I was a bit disappointed in the rotisserie pork. Nothing wrong with it - but not as good as when I make pork shoulder or picnic roast. I am looking forward to coming back - the happy hour menu has a nice selection of $5 plates - and the cocktails are well thought out and well executed.
(4)Robin R.
food is great! Love the fact they serve only local craft beers.
(5)Stacy F.
Why, oh why, did we wait a whole year into moving here before trying out this place? You mean we could have been eating here for a WHOLE year by now?? Well, on the up side we did end up eating here and fell in love. We were directed this way via Yelp (of course) and the high volume of positive reviews - which obviously weren't lyin'. Knowing we wanted to try somewhere new, and diligently trying to check places off of our ever growing "bookmark" lists, this place popped up since we were at the Paradise Valley Mall, which is conveniently right across the street. Parked the car, and headed around the corner to the front entry way. Once inside the place oozed ambiance and the decor went from classy, high-end styled seats, to folksy art pig paintings on the wall and Edison-esque lighting. We were ushered to a half booth, half high-top table spot close to the bar and our waitress (and her amazing trainee for the evening) greeted us pretty instantly. Menus were handed over and briefly explained. We were lucky enough to hit them for happy hour - which is seven, yes SEVEN, days a week! Whoo! That's a big win for us since during the work week it's difficult for me to get out of work in time for most happy hour offerings. When our waitress and trainee returned to the table, we explained that we were total noobs to this whole gig and she quickly offered up suggestions from apps, to drinks, to happy hour "must-try" small bites. We opted for the truffled deviled eggs app, my drink was the The Petey, his was a standard rum and coke, a so-called "small" plate of honey rosemary dipped fried chicken, a spit-roasted pork taco, and finally, a beef shoulder taco...all of the food was on the $5/each happy hour menu! I mean...it's $5... Eggs = holy cow, best deviled eggs...ever. The salty-bacon bits inside of the delectable truffle mix filling was unreal good. My drink came as a recommendation from the waitress and it was an amazing blend of refreshing citrus and mint along with a touch of tart grapefruit vodka and agave. The fried chicken and tacos, while supposedly "small" plates, were full on meals in and of themselves. The chicken was two full-sized large tenders smothered in what I can only say is honey sauce from heaven. The tacos were stuffed to the brim with meat and toppings. The pork and steak were done perfectly and the toppings, while plentiful, weren't added on to the point of being distracting from the meat, which is the point of a taco...am I right?? Finally - and go ahead and judge our gluttony here, cause we are totally NOT regretful at all on this - we had TWO desserts, cause, we really honestly could not decide on just one. We went for the bananas foster beignets and the truffle chocolate cake. Seriously tell me you could pick just one of those...go ahead...I'll wait.... Once they arrived, we did for half of a second regret ordering two cause these babies were ginormous offerings of dessert, for an extremely reasonable price point. The chocolate was my fave, but I'm a chocolate lover. That being said, if we had only ordered the banana dessert, I would have been completely happy. Overall: A+ A-wait for it-mazing food. Great service from start to finish. Strong drinks. Happy hour ALL week long with great prices. BAM! We'll be back, no question there.
(5)Bacon B.
Terry T took me here as an early birthday present and I can' wait to go back! We started with the crispy Brussels sprouts which are sort of like kale chips in texture, but have that terrific flavor of Brussels sprouts. The lamb burger I had was fantastic. Perfectly grilled and paired with the fries made for a fantastic dinner. Thx, TT!!
(5)Valerie W.
The Salty Sow has a lot of reviews. I don't know what I could say that hasn't already been said... but here goes nothin'. I love love LOVED the décor and ambiance. An open kitchen gets me every time. We sat at a long butcher-block type table. I'm from Chicago, and it reminded me of Girl & the Goat and Publican, with the big pictures of pigs on the walls and rustic décor. The menu was fantastic. Happy Hours abound in the Phoenix area, apparently, because we were able to once again score half priced appetizers and deals on drinks. Beverages were delicious - I have somewhat of an obsession with Moscow Mule's - Salty Sow has their own take on it which was absolutely fantastic. We had a large group and I'm unsure of what everyone ordered, but I can tell you what the BF and I got: :: Truffled Deviled Eggs with Salty Sow bacon. Savory but not too heavy. Perfect combination of flavors, and on the happy hour menu! ::Roasted Organic Beets salad. Whipped goat cheese, pistachio vinaigrette. This was heavenly. The goat cheese and pistachios paired perfectly with red and golden beets. :: Bacon & Eggs. Candied pork belly, stone-ground white corn cheese grits, fried egg, whol-grain mustard jus. This was my dish. The only thing that I didn't LOVE about it was the jus. However, once I broke the yolk on the egg and married everything together, it was perfect. :: Bacon-Wrapped Pork Filet Mignon. Sweet potato mash, apple mustard chutney, chipotle honey sauce. His dish. Too smoky for me in flavor, but he devoured it. All in all, a great dinner to celebrate our friend's birthday in Phoenix. I would absolutely return if I'm in Austin or Phoenix.
(4)Nydia A.
I do love a restaurant that has happy hour every day (including weekends). Especially when duck fat fries, honey rosemary fried chicken and pork belly tacos, and deviled eggs on are the HH menu. The live music, tasty cocktails, and good service makes this a top choice for date night, girls night, or after-work cocktails.
(4)Ken F.
First Time here and been wanting to stop in and check this place out for a long time. Sat up at the bar and it was greeted by a fantastic bartender Angela. She really knows what she is doing, very helpful outgoing friendly intelligent and suggestive on many items. Exactly what you want for a new spot that you want to know more about. Excellent spot and we'll be coming back for more for sure. Keep up the great work Angela. :-)
(5)Bunny B.
Epic! Happy Hour on Sunday. Prochetta special. Great chef and server. It has been forever since seeing a menu this good and tasting food this great. Five entrées, 3 appetizers, 4 desserts. Their craft beer selection was $2 off during happy hour.
(5)Morgan G.
Service is always great! Pricey, but the food is amazing and worth trying for a great date night. We love the happy hour...my favorite is the sangria even though I don't normally like white, their's is awesome!
(4)Elissa R.
Loved the Duck Fat Fries with 110 minute egg! A lot of the menu items I would never think to order but everything my friends and I tried was really good (including the fried green tomatoes & guacamole!) Great that they use a lot of local ingredients and feature local beers. Good selection of items on the dinner menu. I was a big fan of the PV Salad - chicken, arugula, kale, spinach, dates, avocado, blue cheese, candied almonds, bacon, and a hard-boiled egg. Really nice inviting atmosphere and décor. Looks like they have a good happy hour too. I'll be back!
(5)Georgie M.
HAPPY HOUR REVIEW: Imagine you had a long day. And you wanted to relax and indulge in something incredibly scrumptious, delectable, and sinfully good. Well... Think Sow. Salty Sow. We were over near the PV Mall and we decided, spur of the moment, to get something nearby. We thought of sushi and a few other places. But then we saw the three golden neon arrows pointing to the front door of the Salty Sow. AMBIANCE/MOOD: The Salty Sow has that nouveau feel to it. The bar is off to the left as you enter, with a large kitchen straight in front of you. You see a lot of wood and interesting lighting (photos). But the feeling is very intimate. Even with other diners nearby, you cannot hear their conversations. The clientele is mixture of millennials and older, with a dozen or so sitting at both the bar and the dinning area. MENU: Like most places in the Valley, the Happy Hour menu is a jumping off point for the Dinner menu. When you are seated you are given both menus. There seems to be no pressure to order off of one or the other. The focus of the food is all things pork. So if you love bacon, then you have found your Nirvana in this life. LOL Almost all the items on the Happy Hour menu are $5,00 and you find things like: Triple Fried Duck Fat Fries, Truffled Deviled Eggs, Pork Belly Tacos and Braised Beef Tacos and much, much more SERVICE: Everything is relaxed and our server Holly was excellent. Folks stop by and ask about your meal and dishes are bused quickly FOOD: Okay, the best thing we tried was the HH Fried Chicken that came with a honey glaze and a large sweet potato biscuit (photo). Even here there was bacon on the underside of the chicken. It was moist, flavorful and delicious! We also order two tacos which were equally good that came with a fried egg on top (photo). But you must try the Duck Fat Fries, which were seasoned with herbs and salt. It also comes with a poached egg yoke on top (photo). Great stuff. PRICES: Everything at Happy Hour is $5.00 and it ends at 6:30 with the ringing of a cow bell. Ahh, "we need more cow bells!" LOL Our bill came to $37.50 before taxes and gratuities, including two items to go and a soft drink ($2.50). Debbie Downer: Just before the check, we asked our server if we could order two items to go. We also asked what the up-charge would be. To our surprise, she said it would be the same price. As we were leaving, the Culinary Manager approached us and said: "We normally don't allow people to order off the Happy Hour menu to go." As I stamered to say we had checked first with our server, she said: "I'm going to let it go this time, but don't do it again."
(4)Joe F.
Have been a few times and about time I showed Salty Sow some love. The food has been incredible every time I've eaten here. Big fan of the bone marrow to start. Cudos for having the balls to put something like that on your menu. The staff has made the experience every bit as enjoyable as the food. Always friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go above and beyond to ensure the best possible dining experience. Have to mention that I was really impressed by my first visit when the management helped my wife coordinate a surprise 60th birthday dinner for my mother-in-law with 20+ people, on a Friday night no less. Was blown away by how great the staff was and how smoothly the night went. Thanks for everything! You have gained some loyal guests who will continue to call this place one of their favorite restaurants!
(5)Megan S.
First time at the salty sow and loved everything about the place. Beautifully designed with a creative and adventurous menu. Our server Drew made our experience ever so memorable. He was incredibly knowledgable and passionate about the menu. His recommendations were impeccable, could not have been happier. The truffled deviled eggs and ahi carpaccio to start were divine. The scallop special with polenta was phenomenal!! The gin cocktail with lavender was superb as well, not to mention the dark chocolate truffle cake... In heaven. Drew made our experience so wonderful, will certainly be back again. First ever yelp and well deserved!!
(5)Taylor V.
Very happening Scottsdale spot -- expect a lot of women in heels! Pros: -Good, fresh food -Kind and friendly service What We Ordered: -Eggplant frites -- ABSOLUTE MUST! They came piping hot and melted in your mouth! -Crispy brussel sprout leaves - also fantastic IF you like brussels :) -Ahi tuna with avocado -- expensive but fresh and divine with a refreshing lime marinade! -Cauliflower wild rice side dish - kind of bland, sitting in cream and butter and cheese. Wouldn't order again. Overall: Great & expensive!
(4)Dawn P.
I read all the reviews and did my homework before coming here. The restraunt is beautiful. But truly didn't feel the food was as good. Maybe my tastebuds are spoiled but I just wasn't getting what they were trying to do there.. We had the duck fat fries they were cold.. They tasted like fries. We had the lamb burger- the chef charred my burger so I sent it back. Not what I thought it was going to be and I was so excited. I LOVE LAMB!! Both of my kids got doggie bags with most of the food in them and well they went in the trash. So maybe it was just off that night! I don't know. But it is a nice date place. I'd go there for drinks and appetizers..
(3)Melissa D.
This is one of my favorite restaurants in Phoenix. Every time we come here, the food and service are perfection. The specials never disappoint, and the all day happy hour on Mondays and Tuesdays is the best way to start the week. We need more places like this in the valley.
(5)Carolyn C.
We tried Salty Sow for dinner on a Sunday night. We had 2 appetizers-the deviled eggs and the chicken tarine. The chicken tarine was delicious. We tried a variety of dishes between 6 people. All of our dishes were good-French dips, salmon blt, burger, crispy chicken thighs and chicken soup. Our biggest complaint about the food was everything was under seasoned-which is ironic considering it's called the Salty Sow! Our waitress, Marena, was very friendly and attentive. We will try it again, maybe for lunch.
(3)Trish B.
We have dined here a few times. Tonight was blissfully delicious. The bone-in filet was wonderful and the wine bone marrow mushroom sauce was heavenly. My husband always gets the crispy chicken and fried smashed fingerling potatoes - I have tried it and he is right - it is that good. Our server, Michael was delightful, helpful, and as it was a slower night - we enjoyed chatting with him. He steered us true and we ordered the buttermilk pie for dessert. So so good. And, they make a great martini to boot. Great dinner and great job to the Salty Sow Chef and staff.
(5)Lauren A.
Salty Sow definitely stands out amongst the Red Lobster/Olive Garden/Outback variety in the PV mall area. The cuisine is a great blend of comfort food, upscale items, and fresh/local ingredients. We have been coming here a few times a month since it opened and have yet to be disappointed! They have a great $5 happy hour everyday from 4-6:30 pm with items like fried honey rosemary chicken with a sweet potato biscuit, crispy brussel sprout hash, green chili pork stew, and duck fat fries...yes! They have a unique selection of cocktails and have $2 off HH specials on those too. A favorite salad of mine is the PV salad with kale, grilled chicken, dates, avocado, bleu cheese, bacon and candied almonds. Salty Sow has a great vibe with brick walls, unique lighting and a large rectangular bar. They have live music certain nights on their outdoor patio that we are still able to enjoy when it's 100 degrees outside :) If you go on a weekend night, I suggest you get a reservation! Even the bar is packed most nights and the high tables around the bar are often reserved. This place is a great gem in the PV mall neighborhood and I hope it stays that way!
(5)Christina P.
Hungry? Don't feel like putting a lot of thought into what you're having for dinner? Eat pork? Let me help: Rotisserie Roasted Pork Shoulder on the Brussels Sprout Caesar ($14) and a glass of Liar's Dice zinfandel ($13/$11 on happy hour). No need to thank me. Knowing the pleasure I experienced has carried on is thanks enough! ;)
(4)Jen H.
Love the local beers on draft! We tried a variety of stuff from the small plate menu. I've been wanting to try the bone marrow since they opened! It's a little chunkier than I expected, but very good. My hubby had the pork tacos and loved them. We also tried the eggplant fries - great with the dipping sauce provided. We will definitely be back.
(4)Peter R.
This place is legit. Hit happy hour here this week and had multiple excellent small dishes including the green chili stew (awesome and spicy) the fried chicken (super good) the pork belly taco (basically a breakfast taco) and the duck fat fries (of course delicious). Also had a couple of their specialty old fashions which are done quite well. Did not have a single bad bite. Will be back for sure.
(5)Lisa S.
Awesome food, great atmosphere, excellent staff. I recommend the brussel sprouts as an appetizer and beef shoulder as entrée. Somehow they made the sprouts taste like kettle corn (yum!) and the beef shoulder is cooked to perfection. There is an indoor/outdoor patio atmosphere which is even better when they have live music playing. Highly recommended!
(4)Aaron G.
The first time I came here I was not impressed. It was however the first couple days they were open and wow what a difference! The appetizers are obnoxiously good. The happy hour menu is going to keep me coming every chance I get just to get the Pork belly taco and the honey rosemary dipped fried chicken. They were both fantastic. The pork belly taco is something I think about a bit too much since I haven't been back in a couple weeks, a mistake I will correct shortly! I also really enjoyed the french dip sandwich with duck fat fries, but may have to stick solely to happy hour to get those other two.
(4)Dave T.
This place is incredible. Service was outstanding. The food was delicious. The duck fat fries and tacos were our favorites. My fiancee said the drinks were strong and tasty. They have all-night Happy Hour on Mondays & Tuesdays. We will definitely be back. If you haven't been in yet, don't miss it!
(5)Ted K.
10/10. Amazing food, nice beer selection and an outstanding staff. I make my way to AZ 3-4 times a year and the Salty is always a stop on the tour.
(5)Abigail P.
Lauren was our waitress she was fabulous!! The food was fabulous we will be back! This was our first time. We sat on the patio!
(5)Joyce C.
I was really excited to try this place because the menu looks amazing and I'm a huge foodie. We got there at 7:30 on a Sunday evening and the porchetta and roasted pork were both sold out. Disappointing considering they only opened at 4pm. We tried: Duck fries: it was okay, nothing special. The best part was the sauce. The eggs over the fries seemed a bit overcooked. It didn't run at all. Bone marrow: again, it tasted good, but wasn't phenomenal at all. Brussel sprouts caesar salad: this was actually the winner of the meal. The nutty taste from the roasted brussel sprouts really paired well with the craisins and light caesar dressing. I would totally get this again. Pork belly: I am usually a huge fan of pork belly, but this was disappointing. It was just an oily slab of fat that left a slick layer of grease on my plate. When it's done right, it's tender and the meat and fat melts in your mouth. This just didn't do that. The salad that accompanied it was actually nice, but the pork bits are REALLY salty and you'd probably do better with just half of a piece per bite. I wanted to love this place, but sadly I didn't.
(3)Nicole D.
Had dinner here a while ago and the food was delicious!! Just tried to visit for lunch (should have checked the opening hours !!) ...opens at 4pm!! Bummer
(3)Britt C.
GET THE LAMB BURGER! I've passed this restaurant several times and thought it looked interesting. My husband and I decided to try it out for lunch on a Saturday. The weather was pretty nice, so we chose to sit outside on the patio. The restaurant is situated in front of Walmart, but the patio was angled so that you wouldn't even know it. We both ordered arnold palmer's which had fresh lemonade. I was having trouble deciding what to eat as the menu offered a lot of enticing entrees. I asked the waitress for recommendations, and she said she received lots of good feedback for the lamb burger. This was the best decision ever! If I could have married this burger I would, but sorry lamb burger I'm already taken. Why was it so good? Well, it was cooked perfectly at medium rare, with a garlic olive tapenade that complimented the meat, the creamy goat cheese topped it off to flavor greatness. Seriously! Get the lamb burger! My husband had the open faced BLT, a sandwich with bacon, pork belly, fried green tomatoes and a fried egg on top. This was also fantastic, I liked mine better but this still did not disappoint. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of the menu, but I'm not so sure if I will as I'm in love with that burger!
(5)Brian C.
We came for restaurant week. First off, the decor was great. Love the bar and the open kitchen. It was a Saturday, so there was live music playing outside, but we could hear the performance from inside. I had the pork belly dish, while my wife enjoyed the beef shoulder. Both dishes were excellent. We both had a couple well-made cocktails. Their Moscow mules were refreshing. If you're an Old Fashioned fan like myself, try their Salty Sow'r.
(5)Andrea P.
This is my absolute favorite restaurant of all time. Everything is amazing no matter what you order. The trout especially is superb, moist and fresh. I also love their cocktails and cheese board. My birthday is coming up and this is definitely where I will be celebrating!
(5)R. H.
We go most Friday nights. Hostess are on point. Seat you immediately and super nice. Food has been good each time we have been there.
(4)Donna C.
Love this place. Tried the French Dip sandwich. It is great! Our waiter Tony is awesome, very helpful and knowledgable about the menu. I usually get the pork ragout, but decided to expand my horizons.
(5)Max B.
I was in town for two nights and stumbled across the Salty Sow (thanks to Yelp). Great name and great food. This place has amazing food for the price and a great atmosphere. The first night I ordered a beef shoulder (on the recommendation of the bartender) and was floored. Not what I was expecting but amazingly tasty and filing. Then for desert the bartender recommend a fried banana. All in all, it was one of the best meals I have had in a long time. As I write this I am the parking lot having come back for my second night in town. Tonight I had the Pork Filet. It was just as good as the meal last night. If you want a great tasting meal, good price, and inviting atmosphere. I recommend the Salty Sow.
(4)Katherine M.
Rude bartender. My friend and I stop in for drinks at the bar regularly. They used to have a nice guy bartend the front. Lately it's a girl who is not the nicest. She has a bad attitude and never smiles. We go in a lot and she pretends like she's never seen us before. Think her name is Jessica? Manager kinda walks around but doesn't acknowledge customers or ask how their evening is going. Not a happy atmosphere. Food is good, drinks are good. I will say though, their Moscow Mules are not that good. I get a better buzz off the ones at Oreganos and they are also cheaper. Encountered an extremely creepy man at the bar. He was harassing my friend and I a few months ago and the bartender girl told us to be nice to him because he is a regular. Extremely inappropriate. He tried to assault someone in the parking lot that evening. As a customer I felt completely infuriated that she would tell us to be nicer to him when he was harassing us by being inappropriate, making a scene, and making us look bad by association since the bartender asked us to be nice to him. It was super uncomfortable after that. We soon closed out our tab and never went back.
(1)Jason D.
WE LOVE SALTY SOW!! My wife and I have been here numerous times and we have never been disappointed. We have ordered almost everything on the menu throughout our visits. Some of our favorites are the chicken thighs, the slow cooked beef shoulder and trout. Service is always on point. We have had MaryAnn as our server on several occasions ms she is a rock star. So ask to be in her section if you can! Can't wait to go back!
(5)Dwayne O.
Eye catching building structure from the street from what use to be a Black Eye Pea and then a Chinese Buffet. Ordered a few different items to share and taste. Had the Lamb Burger, French Dip, Duck Fat Fries and 2 different tacos. Lamb meat was stronger than what I was expecting, if I am going to spend $14 for a burger would rather go to Zinburger or the Grind. The French Dip was good but our standard for excellence is at Hillstone/Houston's. The Tacos were average but different with the Pork Belly Taco with Egg was a little dry and plain but the Suckling Pig Taco was better with the salsa. The most enjoyable item was the Duck Fat Fries which were crispy while not over cooked. Was trying to get in and out to catch a movie but could not get prompt enough service and did not make the movie in time. Have to think if I would come back again. So many other places to try out first.
(3)Patty J.
We arrived just at the end of a Happy Hour. We ordered the most delicious eggplant frites for $5. We also got our Blanche and Blanche Royal margaritas for Happy hour prices. Our waitress Krista got our orders for drinks and appetizers. For dinner, I ordered the beef taco with a fried egg : absolutely delicious !! My husband ordered the rib eye which was also tender and delicious. We ordered the banana foster with beignets- outstanding. The manager-Kevin Bird allowed me to sit on a bar stool and watch the cooks at their craft-amazing !!!!
(5)Greg B.
Dinner was excellent! Chorizo mushrooms were porky escargot. Lamb ragout was crazy good and the Fried Green Tomatoes were saved by the Guacamole. Maple Manhattan was inspired. Sean, you were great out of the gate but got distracted later and that lost a star. We will be back though. For those that know and love Campo in Reno, this is their Phoenix twin minus the pizza oven.
(3)Michele S.
Love this spot! Awesome Happy Hour (don't miss the tacos!) and made chicken thighs something I actually crave! Creative chef, friendly staff, and great atmosphere.
(5)Becky V.
I went through and read other users low reviews and laughed. I'm appalled that someone can rank a place a 1 star for not finding the menu when it is CLEARLY listed on their website as well as their Yelp page and you never gone there yourself nor had an actual experience there. ANYWAAAYYYSS... I. LOVE. THIS. PLACE. I made reservations via opentable and in the comments added it was my sister's birthday since that was the reason for our visit. The hostess was very friendly and even wished my sister a happy birthday. Their cocktail list is made up of amazing concotions and my sister and I ordered a few and were happy with them all. Their food is awesome! A few items we ordered were the bone marrow, slow cooked beef shoulder, and pig roast (a special on sunday), as well as the happy hour honey chicken. D-E-L-I-C-I-O-U-S. I can't wait for my next visit to this great spot.
(5)Bob G.
Love the Sow. We've been here many times. Really great food, service and atmosphere. Show me the pork!
(4)Denise M.
We had the $5.00 Happy Hour Specials and they are all amazing. We tried all of the tacos on the menu, all delicious, I was a little afraid I wouldn't care much for the fried egg on top but it just added to the flavors and I'm a fan. The crispy fried chicken in rosemary and honey is a meal in itself and delicious.It comes with a biscuit and that would be my only complaint the biscuit was dry, not flaky. The white sangria was addictive it was so good! We finished off the meal with the apple pie which was an actual small pie, so definitely made for sharing and can be shared with 3 or 4 people, it comes with a huge scoop of their homemade vanilla ice cream which easily stands on its own due to it's rich and creamy texture.
(5)Dave V.
I love this place. Happy hour on the patio is amazing. The music is always great, and the decor almost makes you forget you are pretty much in a Walmart parking lot. The food is great, and there are vegetarian options which is great. The staff is always very friendly.
(5)Amy H.
I was not thrilled about going to a meat-centric restaurant, but I accompanied my boyfriend and was pleasantly surprised. Our appetizer was the eggplant frites... I've had bitter eggplant before but this was very lightly breaded and dusted with parmesan. Light and delicious! He had the French Dip which he said was the best he ever had and he's a food snob. I saw something on a yelp review about a veggie platter, and I ordered it.... it is called the chef's vegetable antipasto. I got a cutting board filled with a tiny frisè salad, roasted tomatoes, carrots, and fingerling potatoes, broccolini and a delicious salad of fresh tomato, watermelon & balsamic. Everything was perfectly seasoned and so flavorful. Our waitress, Jacki, was amazing. Knowledgeable, sweet, and even though she had a bunch of tables our wine and water glasses never ran empty. I gave 4 stars because I wish there were more veggie options, but I'll be back!
(4)TONY K.
This place is phenomenal!! Great food! Great local beer and awesome service. Get the Lamb Burger!! My favorite restaurant in Phoenix by far!
(5)Kristy G.
Went on Saturday night. Had reservations and it was crowded But got seated right away. Had high hopes For this place. Our server came right up and was very friendly. Ordered drinks and appetizers. One of our group of 4 ordered Jim Beam on the rocks She came back with drinks for 3 of us but Said they were out of JB!! Geez Walmart is right across the parking Lot. How can they be out of that! Appetizers were on the small side. Deviled eggs were just mediocre flavor and only 4 of them And chorizo stuffed mushrooms were real small and only 6 of those. Entrees took an hour more.The manager came over and apologized after We complained to our poor server But the manager just said " it's out of my control. The chef does whatever he wants" I think You need to find a new manager. That is not an acceptable response. We were just done with this place when the entrees finally arrived. Don't know if it was good or average, won't go back. Server tried hard.
(2)Jennifer O.
The husband and I went to Salty Sow for happy hour a couple days ago and it was overall very good. I had been to the Yelp elite event here earlier this year and liked it very much, unfortunately, this place is nowhere near where I live so I hadn't been back. Aaanyway, the specials for happy hour include 5$ apps and 2$ off wine and cocktails. I had the sangria (very good, somewhat sweet but not too sweet) and the drink with the ruby red deep eddy vodka.... I forgot what it was called, but it was herbacious and tasty. We split the fried chicken app with the biscuit... the biscuit was delicious, but the chicken was a little on the sweet side. It was good overall, but I don't know that I would order again. We also shared the budino, which was so good at the elite event. It was still very delicious, but tasted like it wasn't made that day... it was a little liquidy on the bottom and the whipped cream wasn't as soft as it normally is... pretty sure it had been made the day before or a couple days before that. As I said, it still tasted good. I would definitely come back if I were in the area, especially for happy hour. PS - the one bummer of hh (and the whole menu, actually) is that the majority of their food come with an egg on it (which I love, but the husband is allergic to eggs so it limits his options, and I know that they would probably leave the egg off if requested, but it takes away some of the intended flavor/texture of the dish). PPS - They have all day happy hour on Mon and tues... nice!
(4)Whodat 1.
I've been here multiple times, have brought friends, and have always loved it. Saturday night, live music (although not the regular guy, who is Amazing- jay or Jason?). Eggplant frites, lamb burger, dirty sow martini, all amazing!!! Patio is fantastic and I can't wait for the weather to cool off to come more often. By far the best restaurant in the area! Service and food have always been spectacular! 100% recommend for those who like good food, atmosphere, drinks and price.
(5)Paul Z.
Definitely one of the best restaurants I've ever been to! The bar staff is the best! They are so passionate about what they do and so engaging. Sven was great at selecting a great beverage and appetizer. Angela had a great smile and was genuine about her conversation. Overall the food was amazing and drinks did their thing, but the staff knocked it out of the park. Definitely will be coming in again soon. Well done guys! Cheers!
(5)Brian O.
Wonderful tasty food and attentive service, what more could you ask for? My friend and I caught happy hour, and were able to get a couple cocktails. Both were great, mine has a block cube of ice in it with a couple herbs in the cube. Loved it, it's the little touches. I ordered the pork filet minion and my bestie had a burger and fries. Mine was excellent and also had a squash compote which was yummy, but that was it. It's ala carte if you want a second side. Both entrees were yummy. We both got desserts and mine actually was the highlight, it was the salted caramel dessert. It tasted just like Wurthers candies like at grandpas but even better. My friend had the gluten free chocolate. Oh la la, yummo. Service informative, attentive and friendly.
(4)Tami B.
Rating would have been higher if it wasn't for the GM/Manager. Food was great (asiago crusted halibut was some of the best fish I've ever had). Service was great, bartender and hostesses went out of their way to ensure customers were satisfied. To my extreme disappointment, the treatment by Kevin (not sure if he was the Manager or GM), was not consistent with the the rest of the experience. Before being seated at a table, I spoke to the hostess and bartenders who advised the Oregon/UofA Pac 12 Championship would be televised in their bar area. I arrived first in my party and had the option to sit my entire party directly at the bar, or in a table with views of the tvs. I was told not to worry, they would be more than happy to slightly shift one the tvs for an even better view from one of the available tables. Once the game commenced, the bartender did in fact shift 1 of the 2 tvs SLIGHTLY in our direction. Which Kevin promptly moved back and from what I can tell, reprimanded his staff. COMPLETELY unacceptable. Nice customer service and nice treatment of your employees who were attempting to satisfy customers. He had a very fake and ingenuine conversation with us trying to explain, which was laughable. I do not see the harm in a tv being moved SLIGHTLY due to a customer request and in fact the fakeness and snottiness he displayed was far worse than the act of moving the tv back. What purpose does a tv on an adjustable stand serve if you are not going to allow it to be shifted? Of course by this time the bar was full and there was no option for us to move to a closer view of the tvs. In this day and age, I'm far more impressed by good customer service than I am with good food. Customer service is the reason why I repeat visits to deserving restaurants. I mean sure, food has to be decent, but there is no excuse for outright bad customer service and by the highest "ranking" employee in the restaurant. No thank you. This was my 2nd visit to the Salty Sow and Kevin was not present for my first experience, which was much better. The bartenders, wait staff and hostesses were so great, that I may give the restaurant another chance, but it won't be soon and I sincerely hope that Kevin won't be there the next time to sour my experience.
(3)Jovan V.
Oh Salty Sow, How do I love thee, let me count the ways: 1) Michael Hales, THE MOST professional server in Scottsdale! If you can get in Michael's section you will be very happy as he takes his job very seriously yet is always smiling and makes even the mundane task of reciting the specials a fun culinary adventure. 2) pomegranate mojito - so refreshing on a hot summer day. 3) duck fat fries - need I say more? 4) chicken thighs with neck bone gravy - you MUST taste this dish! 5) smashed fingerling potatoes - so smart, so simple, yet no one else has ever thought of this...order this please. 6) tomatoes with homemade ricotta - I could devour a plate of these all by myself...almost did...but I had to be "polite" and share them with my dinner mates. Next time I want my own. 7) rib eye steak - order it rare plus for THE most tasty steak! 8) elevated booths with foot rails - by far the most comfortable seating. 9) atmosphere - I LOVE the decor and the comfort this place offers. So cool, you won't feel like you are in a shopping center rather you WILL feel like you are in the hippest locale with beautiful people all around you. They are all lovin the food and the atmosphere. 10) in short, even if you are not a pork lover, like one of the members in our party, no worries...as the menu has everything to offer and although its called "Salty Sow" rest assured you will find many things to love on this menu.
(5)Jeff H.
The atmosphere and decor are really nice. The food is great. The service was horrible. We decided to try out Salty Sow on Saturday July 5th. The place only had 17 people seated and I saw no fewer than 12 people on staff. During the course of our meal our waitress promised an ice tea refill on 3 separate occasions and only delivered on one of those. We actually went over to the (very helpful) bartender and he filled my tea and swapped out my girlfriend's beer that tasted a bit off. Our waitress was never around, but there were plenty of other staff just standing around the kitchen area not doing anything. The manager seemed to mostly wander aimlessly around the perimeter of the exposed kitchen, sometimes looking at the expo tickets. I never saw him check on any tables or do anything productive. With the negative part out of the way...the beef shoulder roast entree and the green chili appetizer were both delicious. If we had just seated ourselves at the bar, I believe this likely would have been a 4, if not 5, star experience.
(3)Ryan G.
Copper Mule to start followed by delicious Louisiana Boudin Fritters. These fritters were great and spicy. The rotisserie pork is outstanding! Very tender and full of flavor. Dessert was a rich chocolate truffle cake, again very awesome. Our server was very helpful with suggestions and descriptions. The open kitchen is a great touch, fun to watch the Chef's in action.
(5)Stephanie B.
We went here to try out their Girl Scout cookie dessert in February. So first we got dinner. I am the Queen of ceasar salads. So of course I ordered theirs. and Oh my Gosh was it good!! Best and most unique ceasar I have ever had! They used brussel sprouts instead of lettuce and the dressing was just perfect!! My boyfriend got pork and he loved it as well! The ambiance is great. Some live music in the back. Big open bar area. Lovely dining for a date night. The waitress was wonderful as well! The dessert we finally got to was great. I can't wait to go back!
(5)Paul B.
One of my new favorite spots. So glad I finally stopped in. Great atmosphere and excellent food
(4)Brad W.
There is nothing on the menu I liked. This is a fancy bar with bone marrow and that kind of fare with most dishes starting at about $18. The whole chain doesn't carry Bud products or similiar, they just use local beers. The beers start at 5 bucks post happy hour. It was mostly empty at the bar on Sunday night and the bartender from Sweden looked bored. The rest of the joint had birthday parties and was crowded. The TV's are placed way too far from the bar area and don't bother going here to watch games, you will need a telescope to see the TV's from the bar. I get it, not every place is made for the everyday guy, so fair enough, so everyday guys be warned.
(2)Jeff M.
This place is a gem. Gastro comfort food. Outstanding quality food, drinks, and service. I'm a huge fan of their maple old fashioned and the beef shoulder.
(5)Blake B.
Bomb food. Little pricy but so good. Great burger too. Closed way to early of NYE though.
(4)David B.
Maybe it just depends on the day of the week. The waiter was nice but really slow. We were seated, given the menu and then waited. A couple was seated next to us about 5 minutes later, ordered and received their drinks. Low and behold we had the same waiter, who then came to our table. We received our water about 5 minutes after that. It took about 20 plus minutes before we were able to have our order taken only to find out that they don't cook most meats they way you want but only the way the menu states. We ordered two appetizers, ate, and waited another 10 minutes to get our check. Not worth a revisit. They don't make food the way you want but how they want. If you like that along with a very long wait, this place might be for you, but it's not for me.
(1)Todd P.
Just got back from Salty Sow and it was fantastic! Good waitress, good food and good looking inside. I loved the decor. Wood work was clean. Lighting was just right. We all 3 really enjoyed our dinner here tonight. Only complaint was it's a little pricey. I'm not taking any stars off for that. You get what you pay for, and we got a real nice experience tonight.
(5)Ashley R.
I've been wanting to go to this restaurant for quite sometime and boy was it worth it! The food and drinks were amazing. The concepts are so unique and I am in love with the ingredients. We had stuffed figs with prosciutto for our appetizer from the specials menu. The taste was amazing! My husband had the French dip which was cooked to perfection while I had the lamb burger which was also amazing! The staff and service was top notch and the ambiance is young and vibrant with live music on the weekends. We can't wait to go back!
(5)Rick S.
Excellent service, food, and atmosphere. Came here with the wife and friends after an all day ce course in need of food and none of us were disappointed. Had the slow-cooked pork shoulder which was so tender and full of flavor. The fried smashed potatoes were also excellent.
(5)Lacy W.
Can't say enough good things about the Salty Sow! My husband and I have been going there twice a month for a while now and we both love it. The restaurant itself is great looking, the staff has always been gracious and helpful, and the food is fabulous. The Brussel Sprout Caesar is the bomb! But everything we have had has been delicious. We will continue to go as often as possible!
(5)Chris S.
I haven't come here until now as this location has been a restaurant graveyard. Let's hope this place doesn't suffer a similar fate as it's quite good. Very nice ambience. Good solid comfort food with a modern twist. A little heavy but quite good. Happy hour on Monday and Tuesday make it a value.
(4)Jeff A.
OK.... we're back on top with the salty sow guys! Kevin the manager messaged me to say that if we give them notice they will have the chef make us the salmon! THATS CUSTOMER SERVICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(5)Laura F.
This is a great, cool, trendy restaurant. Plain and simple, but there's nothing plain and simple about it. I've had the brussel sprouts, eggplant fries, and goat cheese fritters appetizers... all spectacular. The asiago crusted halibut is to die for. My friends have had the pork, steak, salmon, and salads and we have all enjoyed our meals immensely. The servers are always friendly and efficient. It's a fun place with a great menu. Several restaurants at that location have come and gone, but I am truly rooting for this one to thrive.
(5)Brad S.
I love Gastropubs. Fancy cocktails, craft beers and small bites that are a tad on the heavy side. This place didn't disappoint. Blood orange margarita, old fashioned with maple syrup. All beers from AZ. Nice touch. The triple duck fat fries seemed to be single fried but the egg and dipping sauce were good. The pate was nice and the bone marrow was rich. I had the pork belly which was nicely proportioned. Each item I've had was just a little less than perfect but the prices were more than reasonable. Ambiance is nice with an open kitchen that seemed to have a small chef's table. This place has the kind of menu I like and the prices to allow me to stay all night.
(4)Gigi L.
Our server Shawn Kelly was so sweet and very knowledgeable about the menu and their amazing chef. This is our 2nd time in one week. Wish we didn't have to fly home tomorrow!
(5)Anthony N.
Short version: good food, mediocre service, in a Walmart parking lot??? Not as short version: this place has a cool hip vibe on the inside that rivals restaurants in Scottsdale. It's a welcome change to this area but I can't get over the oddly placed location. It's located right next to a Walmart. That doesn't bother me so much as it worries me that they're not hitting the right demographic but that's the marketing person in me. I had some pork shoulder and it was tender and juicy. Had some baked potatoes and those were good too. I'd say its a little more on the expensive side but nothing unexpected for the atmosphere. Besides you can walk to Walmart and save money there!
(4)Megan R.
Best food. Had the double cheese burger, we were with a large party so tried the fuck fat fries ( yummy), the fried green tomatoes, and bone marrow.. It was great food and good drinks ..
(5)Michael R.
So disappointed. Another trendy Scottsdale restaurant with nice decor that's fails miserably in the quality food dept. cheap products were obvious. The "Italian sausage" on their cold platter prob sat in the fridge too long to be served. Had a grayish tint... Weird.. Have the chef sample the meat and cheese platter at Postino if they want a benchmark. Had a table of 10 for a bday party and everyone agreed that this is a have a drink only place after multiple meals failed to satisfy anyone. Went to dinner starving and left my mash potatoes untouched and ate half the prime rib sandwich. Honestly I think hey are just using cheap products, need a new distributor. Always hate to complain because our waitress worked her butt off . left spending over $35 and still hungry.
(1)Deb S.
I cannot wait to get back here and try a few more tasty nuggets from their inventive and delectable menu! Great service, loved the indoor-outdoor ambiance, and the guitar player on the patio was amazing. Our server hinted that our party of four might want to graze our way through the menu and she was right. We sampled the Fried Green Tomatoes & Guacamole (super spicy); the Duck-fat Fries (amazingly crispy and flavorful); the crispy Brussels Sprouts (OMG yum!); the Green Chile Pork Stew (super flavorful and not too spicy); the roasted organic beets (tender and fresh); the white corn cheese grits (with a 110 minute egg on top... just do it!); and the fresh fish (to die for.) Are you hungry yet?? You should be and don't dilly dally about getting over there for a wonderful evening. Their cocktails are refreshing too - loved the sweet maple bourbon and the blood orange margarita. No room for dessert, but next time I'll try harder - loved it.
(5)Blair S.
Even though our waiter stopped being so nice when he realized we were only there for drinks he was regularly attentive. I had the sangria which was AMAZING and enough of a taste of their style to make me look forward to my next visit~
(4)Sarah D.
Best happy hour in paradise valley! We love seeing Tony - he's the best server ever!! Food-wise - chicken liver mousse, duck fat fries and the lamb burger are off the hook! Get there before happy hour ends and enjoy the great food at a lower price and a good discount off adult beverages. Patio and live music are totally awesome. Enjoy!
(5)Barnabas L.
MMMM delicious. Had the 10oz Lamb burger. I love how it wasn't purely ground, but more like pulled lamb? Not sure if that is how lamb comes out when it is ground or if it really was. Anyways this burger was amazing. Perfectly Juicy, meat to bun, perfect. cheese to meat perfect. Fries...thats what stopped a five star. They were good, but couldn't line up to the rest of the food we had. (a little bit of a let down) My wife had the beef shoulder. It was served in its own pan. We loved the aesthetic that added to our dining experience. The servers were knowledgeable and had the perfect balance of visiting your table and letting you eat. I will come back to salty sow for SURE!
(4)Jody K.
I've only been here once. Our server was not very good. We already had waited 10 minutes with no one greeting the 3 of us at the table....the table next to us not only had an attentive server, but the manager stopped by a couple of times to see how they were doing and to bring out their entree's. We agreed that we'd wait 2 more minutes before getting up and leaving. After making eye contact with quite a few servers and bussers, as we were about to get up, our server came - without an apology, she asked what she could get us to drink. We obliged and ordered. After another 10 minutes, our drinks came. For food, I ordered the beef shoulder that had a great presentation but it was a bit heavy. I wasn't able to finish it. My brother had the duck breast, and though I don't eat duck, he insisted I try it - it was better than my beef shoulder. My SIL ordered the same thing I did, so nothing extra to comment on that. The service throughout our meal was yet again, next to none. We had to ask every time we wanted our drinks refilled - she never came by to ask how our meal was. And when we did ask for refills, we actually felt bad because she made it seem like we were inconveniencing her. You know how it goes....whenever you receive bad service, it's almost hard for the food to taste good - you're just so bothered by the service that it doesn't matter. To the point you just don't want to eat anymore. I was really excited because we finally had a "trendy" restaurant in our area besides all the corporate (Olive Garden, Oreganos, etc.) restaurants, but it looks like this one isn't a winner.
(2)Renee C.
Loved, loved, loved this place. The service and live music were delightful, matched only by the excellent food. Great quality, inventive menu, creative drinks. We started with the duck fat fries with 110 minute eggs (oh, yeah!), crispy brussel sprout leaves, and chorizo stuffed mushrooms. So garlicy and good, I could have made a meal from those alone. We also had the lamb burger and bacon wrapped pork filet. Honestly, I could have just worked my way down the menu. They have a gluten-free menu and many great options for those following the Paleo diet. A word of caution, though, the butterscotch boudino and creme brulee (gluten-free but definitely NOT paleo) were worthy of the departure. Would love to come back for happy hour - that menu looked amazing, too.
(5)Chris S.
I can't recommend the Salty Sow enough. We've eaten here 6 times now, and have had a great experience each time. The staff is amazing and the food is always on point. The happy hour menu is great. Their chicken liver mousse is absolutely amazing, and their gnocchi is the best I've ever tasted. I have never had a dish that hasn't been seasoned and cooked to almost perfection. As a former executive chef I highly enjoy watching the open kitchen. The chefs are quick and clean. And each dish they prepare is seasoned and plated with a high pride that I wish other restaurants would learn from. You can't go wrong here. You will enjoy it every time. High end enough for a fancy date or business meeting. Yet, layer back enough for a group of friends to sit around and laugh for a few hours. The staff is nothing but cheerful and very personable. Hands down my favorite place to relax and eat.
(5)Janet C.
Well, my love affair has sadly ended. Sorry for the delay on this update. We went back about a month ago, and just had such a disappointing experience. The wait staff, as always, was excellent- so I'll still rave about that. But the food? It just wasn't as mouth-wateringly delicious as it was before. And to be truthful, it was actually not good. Not good at all. I ordered my Pork Ragout again (I had seriously had dreams about this dish since our last visit). It was very salty. Like, horribly salty. My wife ordered the beef shoulder everyone raved about and couldn't even eat one bite without gagging. Not sure if the regular chef was out sick, or what the heck happened.... but it was bad enough, that I don't think we'll be returning. Sorry Salty Sow- but we're better off as friends.
(2)Adam H.
Great gastropub. Feels lively and upscale while remaining casual. Excellent beers and food - highly recommend an order of the deviled eggs for the table.
(5)Kurdy S.
Salty Sow? What the heck is a Salty Sow? Apparently (after looking it up), it's an adult female pig. Ohhh, makes sense. Their specialty is in PORK. Which I regrettably did not order but will next time. What appealed to me at the time was this crispy chicken over fried potato dish. It was fantastic times 100. I never had chicken this way before. Basically its two big chicken thighs where the skin was rendered giving it a crispier texture. The fingerling potatoes were fried and doused into brown gravy, which then completed the whole dish. I killed it! Was sooo good! I did manage to sample a little bit of pork belly my amigos had. I thought it was juicy and succulent the way it ought to be. The menu offered some really creative dishes at an affordable price. When you sit down and gaze at the decor, you thought you might be spending in the 20s but not really. Ranchy chic is how I would describe the decor. Now that I finally gave them my thumbs up, I need to plan another visit.
(4)Quinn P.
Good food, good service and great live music! Fry's are very tasty!
(5)Mandi C.
This is a great spot, especially the atmosphere, fun and open and the food is solid. We will be back for sure
(4)Sean J.
I will dream about this epic meal. I know most people probably won't believe me when I say if I could come back tomorrow and have the same exact thing I had today, I WOULD!!! Try the charcuterie board...absolute yumm! I had the friend chicken with the sweet potato biscuit, AMAZING! I drove all the way from chandler to try this place out and it was worth the drive. Our cocktails were great and strong, they don't skimp on the liquor. For dessert the beignets...or as I like to call them been-YAYs. Excellent service and meal, we will be back! I feel like I wanna go home and cuddle up with a blanket and Barry White after that! PS: if you are a fan of chicken liver mouse pâté this place does not disappoint.
(5)Jimmy A.
Hands down this place has the most character in the neighborhood. All the food was fantastic, nice selection of local craft beers, really friendly staff who all seem to help each other out to make sure we were well taken care of.
(5)Charly B.
I am severly disappointed in the class and dishonesty of the staff. I regrettably forgot to grab my sunglasses off of my table after having a great dining experience with a dear friend. There is no where they could have gone but in an employee's possession. For this reason I will never recommend or repeat a visit to this establishment.
(1)Ross B.
This was our second time to Salty Sow - since the first was such a good experience. We invited another couple with us to celebrate their anniversary, they enjoyed it as well (their first time). The food is great, service is on their game, waiter and bussing staff, and the wine selection is very good. Also, the red wine is kept at the right temperature (about 60 degrees); Too often restaurants don't pay attention to this detail. The atmosphere is inviting, boisterous but not too loud. Though this boarders on fine/eclectic dinning, it is very casual. The outdoor seating is also great!
(5)Janet T.
Everything was incredible but I'll highlight my favorites. The smoked salmon with dill sauce and the butterscotch pudding alone make it worth a jaunt from the Phoenix airport. The Caesar salad was imaginative, thank you. Even the roasted beets, not only gorgeous but good (I'm not usually a fan of bets but prepared this way with goat cheese, yes). You can hardly go wrong here. Came with bloggers for a conference, met the chef even. Will find a way to go back.
(5)Briette H.
Highly disappointed with this place. I just attempted to eat here. Hostess sat us. 30 min later still no drink order. Still nothing. Just had to finally get up and leave. That is sad because we were repeat customers. Sorry Salty Sow.... Won't be visiting you ever again.
(1)Michelle M.
Ok. The best thing about this place was the uber-comfy booths and buttery leather seats. For real. I had been SO stoked about finally going and trying the things people on Yelp raved about - the duck fat fries, the truffled eggs - I was heartbroken as the reality of the mediocre, tiny pieces of food and indifferent service crashed upon me. My boyfriend and I met after work yesterday and I arrived ahead of him. I ordered his iced tea from the guy who brought me my Rosemary's Piglet drink (Save yourself the 9 bucks, it was tasty at first but then the rosemary overtakes the drink and it's just bitter. Like I feel now, post meal.) and the guy forgot about it, so my BF came in ten minutes later and was already slightly annoyed because he had no tea. Then the guy suddenly remembered and I saw him tell our server and point to our table so SHE could get our tea. (The reason I had not asked her is because she was a sporadic visitor to the table...the servers were all gathered around at the kitchen/grill entrance socializing with their backs to all the tables. There were not that many people there at 5 PM on a Wednesday, so no excuse for late/poor service. Lots of servers, but also lots of apathy.) Then she brought the iced tea, and we had to flag someone else down a few minutes later for sweetener. It was annoying. Just....bad service. unattentive as anything. We ordered the truffled eggs and mushroom caps for an appetizer. My one star is for the caps. They were made with what was touted to be homemade chorizio and the chorizio was succulent and spicy, The mushrooms themselves were a little hard and small but the flavor of the chorizio stuffing redeemed them. The truffled deviled eggs were TERRIBLE. Tasted nothing of truffle, they were mayonnaise-y and almost sweet. Yuck. I then ventured on to the "bacon and eggs" which was porkbelly over "Creamy, cheesy grits". These were the first grits I ever had in a nice place that were actually GRITTY. Terrible. And the tiny strips of porkbelly were overcooked, dry, and just not good. The egg served with them I didn't even touch as the yolk was solid and cold, not over easy and lovely. My BF got the beef shoulder, which he did like, the 3 ounces that he got, anyway. I have to say, the portions are smaller here than you expect for the cost. And it wouldn't be so terrible if it all wasn't so BLAND. The duck fat fries just tasted like re-heated, overly crispy then cold again french fries. Huge waste of time. So we tried everything we wanted to, but in the end I feel like I paid $80 for a mediocre food and indifferent service. Oh! One thing they are doing right there? The hostessing! And the hostesses! They did everything right - greeted us, told us they were glad we came when we left - they were awesome. And I have to say the manager walked around and asked if everything was ok - but at that point, I was hungry, annoyed, had to be somewhere after dinner and simply didn't feel like getting into it. If I thought they could have made it right, I would have said something. But the flaws are in the way the food was done, when it came down to it. It seems to be working for most people but then I wonder where these people giving Salty Sow four and five stars have been eating????? Local Bistro or Wally's American Grill - those are places in this genre that are doing it right. This place is all hype, in my opinion.
(1)Billy G.
Solid food, great service, and a good selection of local beers on tap. The duck fat fries, crispy Brussels sprouts leaves, eggplant frites, bacon and eggs, collard greens, cauliflower casserole, and salmon BLT are all worth eating again, and the butterscotch budino is fantastic. Now if they can only improve the bourbon selection a little bit...
(4)Katie Y.
My husband and I decided to go here at the last minute on a Friday evening when I didn't feel like cooking. We made a reservation about an hour in advance and were seated immediately. The decor is nice - I liked the colors, the textures, and the distressed brick. It has an upscale gastropub feel. There are long high top tables in the middle of the restaurant that looked like they held multiple parties of people, but we were seated in a booth. The booths were very private, which we really liked. We got there at the tail end of happy hour, so we ordered our drinks and appetizers immediately. We had the pork belly taco and the duck fat fries. Both were excellent, and honestly if I had just ordered two tacos and the fries to myself it would have been the perfect meal. I'll definitely return for the taco. For dinner my husband had slow-cooked beef shoulder and I had the bacon-wrapped pork filet mignon. My husband's meal was better. Mine was fine, but the whole dish was just a little too sweet for my liking. After the smoky, meaty pork belly taco, I was wanting something similar in taste. I would get something different next time. We also had the bananas foster beignets for dessert. They were soooo good! All in all, I will definitely return to the Salty Sow. It wasn't the best meal I've ever had in Phoenix, but it was still excellent - from ambiance, to service, to food - and I can't wait to come back and sample some more of the menu.
(4)Shawn And Katrina P.
This place reminds me of Windsor in Phoenix quite a bit, but I think has a bit more of an exciting and diverse menu (Windsor has great food, but I find the menu a bit limited). It's really cool to have a place like this in North Scottsdale, when most of the hip new places seem to be in the Arcadia area. The stand out dish here for us is easily the Crispy Brussels Sprout leaves. They are fried up to a nice crisp and tossed with golden raisins, pecorino, and something else sweet which I couldn't put my finger on. They are LEGIT. If you don't like Brussels Sprouts, they will change your mind. Service was A+, food was great, very nice and chic decor...overall I was extremely impressed. Judging by the crowds I've been seeing here, I think most people tend to agree as well. 4.5/5
(4)Natalie D.
*****PORK-GASM!!!!! ****** (That's all I can say....dropping the microphone). Enjoy!
(5)Nel Adriel P.
First experience was nice! Alil loud, but its a nice social feel. Food was pretty good. I was alil disappointed that i didnt get to try the food i saw on the reviews. Didnt know they change menus weekly. Amazing plate presentation! Nice interior layout! I'd definitely come back again to try new dishes!
(4)Leslie M.
Total disappointment. I took my parents here while they were in town visiting and we were looking forward to a nice meal. Our hopes were not fulfilled. Our server was friendly but acted like she was in a frazzled rush from start to finish. I ordered the halibut which tasted good, but gave me a horrible stomach ache soon after finishing dinner. My mother and I split a salad. I am a vegetarian and she is not, so I asked for meat on the side. My second bite had bacon in it. So because of the kitchen/waitress's mistake, I just unintentionally ate meat. When I told the waitress this, she immediately removed my plate but didn't seem overly apologetic. Overall, the meal was expensive, the service disappointing, and I will never return to a restaurant that cannot accommodate a vegetarian.
(2)Meagan G.
This place is awesome! The elegant but country decor is amazing! The food was perfect! Our waiter forgot about us but more than made up for it.. and its not about falling down its about how fast you get up! I had the Salmon blt and duck fat fries! I tried a Miss Piggy to drink and liked it so much I had another! Just call me Miss Piggy LOL I will be going back and taking friends!
(5)Rich Y.
Yelp didn't let me down with this one. The food was amazing. The green chili dish for starters will knock your socks off. Did a pork dish for main dish and it was outstanding. For a dessert try the banana foster beignets and you will be happy.
(5)Tony K.
The place is nicely decorated. This location has changed hands several times . The restaurant was a little pricy . About 50 dollars a person . Good thing we went during restaurant week . The service was average . A little slow because of the crowd . The food was tasty and we shared most of the dishes
(4)Estella G.
Go there often, the food amazing and so are the drinks. (french dip with mashed potatoes) Patio seating is great and its pretty.
(5)Daniel W.
Top of the line rustic food. Consistently nice and great service. Friday's (I think) has nice light acoustic guitar music on the patio.
(5)Danielle S.
My family has been in here a bunch. I've been forgetting to review. Happy hour is the best. Duck fat fries are just delish. Basically great menu and great customer service. Great drink selection. And despite not being a kid friendly place. My son does really well there. They have a grilled cheese sandwich that he loves. It's not on the menu but if you ask them you shall receive. Dessert is a MUST. You can't go wrong here. They also have live music which is great.
(5)Derek S.
When I heard there was a pork joint coming to the area I was pretty excited. We've probably been there a dozen times now which speaks for itself but at the same time it hasn't landed that final fifth star for me. While the restaurant is practically in the Walmart parking lot you quickly forget that once you are inside. A nice patio and live music on Th, Fri, and Sat also are a huge plus. The majority of my meals have been solid but I can still remember having cold Berkshire pork which didn't kill the meal but did leave me a little disappointed. That was probably 6 months ago and as I mentioned, we keep going back so take it for what it's worth. On a side note who I presume is the restaurant manager normally makes a table appearance to check on your satisfaction. Probably time we introduce ourselves which in past experiences usually ups the level of experience another notch.
(4)Floyd C.
Ok, I am a huge fan of the other white meat and this place is all about it. Or so they say, so I really wanted to like the pork here. Well I can say after trying it, it was ok. I never plan on visiting again so I can't say the dishes are making me want to visit. Yes I tried the Lamb burger and ugh wish I could say it was excellent, but I would rate is as good. I like the local beers offered, even a replica of Blue Moon, but as noted with my dinner guest, wish I had a real Blue Moon to go with my pork :) It is not the same, it is a replica and the difference in flavor is noticed. Candied pork was ok, not something I would order again. No starch on the plate with it so make sure you order something else. Great bar, great atmosphere, but the food is what attracted me and it was not top notch like I had hoped.
(3)John S.
Wanted to go to a gastropub, and ended up here. This is a really nice place inside. Comfortable seating of all types. A big bar. The kitchen is wide open for all to see. The restrooms are clean and nice, too. We ordered; triple fried duck fries (excellent fries), chicken liver mousse (this was absolutely excellent - could not stop eating), bone marrow (very good flavor), candied pork belly (quite good). Thoruoughly enjoyed my experience here. The service was excellent. Also tried 3 of their tasy signature drinks; maple glazed old fashioned, frozen 'rita, and another. A great place to dine!
(4)Kristen H.
Excellent food, fabulous brew choices, service was ehhh okay. For some reason it takes a very long time to get a drink from the bar.. The menu is very creative and the atmosphere is wonderful. Love the rustic touches. We will be back.
(4)Brad G.
The Sow made for a fun Saturday night. It's a big place, we chose a high top behind the huge wraparound bar. The service was great. I thought my wife and server were going to make plans after. She did a great job. I would give up French fries for the eggplant frites appy. Wife had the salad, which I had no interest in trying. She said the PV salad was delish. I had the French dip. It's as good as you will find. $14. Good energy in this place, and reasonable prices make it a must go. Music on the patio was a dude playing guitar on the patio, playing songs we all know. Much better than I'm making him sound. We were stuffed but still got the butter cake with ice cream. Yum. My stomach hates me.
(5)Marie C.
I will have to agree with Jeff W. and Rebecca A. here. I was really excited to try this place as we are foodies and love trying new foods and restaurants. But I was very disappointed when we left. We ordered the charcuterie board which was just gross. Even the prosciutto didn't taste quite right and its like, how can you screw that up? This dish was the start of my queasy stomach. I had asked for another piece of toast as we still had cheese and meat left and was told we would have to pay for it! One piece of toast! Next, we had ordered the Candied Pork Belly which literally made me sick to my stomach! I still feel queasy after eating here 3 hours ago! The pork belly is mostly all FAT and greas. The balsamic sauce it is drowning in is heinous and I'm not sure who's idea it was to mix the two. It comes with a small amount of collard greens soaked in the sauce which is a really cheap filler to this dish. Yuck! I was hiding my distaste from the waitstaff because I didn't want to come across as rude to her but we wont be back. In fact we were never even asked how we liked our meal. There are just too many great Phoenix restaurants to waste fifty bucks on lunch at this place. Very pretentious for a Wal-Mart parking lot. Salty Sow, you better shape up or ship out cuz you've got competition in Phoenix!
(1)Jenifer R.
Don't let the menu or the name of the restaurant fool you, the SALTY SOW is OFF THE HOOK!!!!!! Comfort food at it's best! I suggest ordering a few dishes and sharing, it's that good. The pork ragu with polenta is AMAZING!!! So are the tacos and the french fries. I can go on and on and on!!!!! I don't suggest bringing your little kids here, especially if they are picky eaters. I do suggest coming here for a date with your better half. Live music on the patio as well. AWESOME! AWESOME AWESOME!
(4)Peter A.
Great food, great atmosphere. I would come back next time in phoenix. You must try the duck fat fries and stuffed mushrooms.
(5)Aura C.
You don't really have to twist my arm to get to me to try a restaurant where pork prepared in any way is the main attraction. So, when my husband and I had a chance to get away for a meal, I naturally chose Salty Sow. I wish that I could talk about the wonderful dishes that I had, but they were all only okay. I had the candied pork belly. I guess in my head I pictures something somewhat crispy. I was very wrong. It's a braised dish. It's not a bad dish, just not something I would convince me to come back again. My husband had the lamb burger and I had to sample. It was pretty good if you enjoy tapenade. It's not really for me. Service was good up until we asked for the check. It felt like a lifetime before it finally arrived, and then it was wrong. Overall, it was an okay experience.
(3)Jaleebi S.
We had a wonderful experience at the sow on a busy restaurant week Saturday. Live music was playing and some unique drinks were flowing (try the Moscow mule!). I went with the price fixed menu and enjoyed the Brussels sprouts salad as well as a very tasty and large portion of the pork belly. Outstanding! I had to try the already famous duck fat fries with the 110 minute egg and wasn't disappointed. The egg was an experience and clearly this is a dish not to be missed; especially if you like French fries. A nice dessert selection including a fresh fruit plate rounded off a very pleasant experience. Considering the PV mall location, The Salty Sow is a great find and I'll be back soon enough.
(5)Randie O.
An excellent experience had by both my wife and I, who went there for happy hour after we received sub-par service at another bar-restaurant in the area. We enjoyed fantastic service by the entire staff and munched on Chorizo Mushrooms and Eggplant Frites with marinara sauce; both outstanding starter choices and well priced. (Bill for both and a beer and diet Coke was $20) The Salty Sow is simply the finest choice in or around PV Mall!
(5)Luke B.
The food is awesome, the drinks are great! The reason I gave them 4 stars is because in their drinks they put one BIG ice cube. That takes up a lot of the drink space AKA beverage real-estate. But the vibe is awesome for happy hours.
(4)Patrick H.
Excellent food and service. The beef shoulder dish was the definition of comfort food. They have a nice selection of beers and the chocolate cake for dessert really hit the spot!
(5)Liz M.
I was in the mood for fried chicken on a Sunday night. To my dismay the chicken establishments we frequent were closed. I searched on yelp and set our navigation system to the Salty Sow. I selected the crispy chicken thighs. They were pan fried without a batter and served on top of fingerling potatoes with an incredible gravy. This dish would pale in comparison to the size of franchise restaurants, however, I could not finish the serving. I believe the richness of the gravy, the perfect saltiness of the potatoes, and the crispness of the chicken made for a satisfying and filling dish. I am looking forwards to my lunch of leftovers tomorrow. Hubby had their Sunday night pork specialty. The pork was juicy and served with fingerlings and garlic toast. With determination he finished his entree with the exception of all the bread. We shared a piece of brown butter cake which was okay. Not great, not bad, but not good enough to order again.
(4)HJ B.
Discovered this place during business trip to Scottsdale. Loved it so much went back twice! Fabulous happy hour, great small dishes, fun vibe, and decent beer/wine selection. Live music on Thurs, Fri nights & festive outdoor patio area with big screen tv's & gathering spots to hear the music or to just chill. Pork ragout with asiago polenta and basil was killer (scrumptious!) & the fried green tomatoes were good too. Wish I'd had the duck fries though. Our first night's service with Lauren (during a Thurs eve) was awesome & the live music (Ryan Sims) was fantastic; 2nd night back the bartender & our server weren't as attentive or stellar (maybe because it was a Sat night). Still, if I lived in the area, I'd be a regular here. The menu is incredible.
(5)Mike D.
Hmmmm....salty pig parts. This place is great. I wish it was on my side of town because I would be a frequent guest. From the nice beer selection to the solid happy hour specials to the delicious dinner entrees I never encountered anything I'd change (high praise from an egomanic). The bacon (pork belly) and eggs was especially good as were the tacos. If you're in the northern part of Phoenix/Scottsdale you should swing by here soon and give it a try...unless you don't eat pork. If that's the case, why are you reading reviews of a place called the "Salty Sow"???
(4)Whit L.
Fantastic cocktails - Petey and their Old Fashioned were both fantastic. Lamburger, slow cooked beef shoulder, and bacon wrapped pork filet mignion were all delicious. Can't go wrong. Oh yeah, duck fat fries...mmmmm, and Brussels sprout leaves. Everything is delicious.
(5)Adrian R.
Great restaurant! The food is very good, and there is live music on the weekends. The open air layout and decor is amazing.
(5)Hank M.
FANTASTIC - all the way around ... superb ambiance, stellar food and terrific service! Our server Tony was delightful - he made the experience remarkably enjoyable. We picked the Salty Cow based in the reviews and they were spot on. Everything about this place is RIGHT!. If you are tired of all of your usual spots and your attempts at finding a "new place" just have not worked out - look no further ... the Salty Cow is the place! We will be back.
(5)Jason C.
This is one of my favorite restaurants. The atmosphere is laid back, the food is delicious and the customer service is fantastic. I ordered the braised pork shoulder over mash potatoes with an egg on top, it was simply to die for. Tasty, tender, delicious! To top it off was one of my favorite Four Peaks bears, the Kilt Lifter! There happy hour looks fantastic, think I will try that next.
(5)Alicia F.
I have came back to Salty Sow...thinking it would be better. The food is okay.. they have a wide variety of items...However, the service is slow and out of all the dishes I have tried nothing was amazing. They do have happy hour which might be a better option.. They do have a nice atmosphere though.
(3)Jessica S.
Oh where to begin the goodness! The spot: the building is very eye catching right off the bat. Walking in it gorgeous!! stunning suedeish white seat that were super comfy. I love the open kitchen and the awesome draft beer pipe haning from the ceiling was rad. Grubs: We had a huge meal starting with the meat and cheese plate that was amazing . I had read the menu on line about the deviled eggs and I was so excited about, and they came through, I could have ordered four orders as my meal :)), then we had the brussels ceaser and also a beet and goat cheese salad(.i have actually gone back again for that salad) followed by a fall apart(in a good way) milk braised pork shoulder and the pork belly . The sauce from the pork belly was sent straight from heaven. finally some pudding and the bananas foster , which is anything but standard, lil bananas hot stuffed donut things.. noms noms! Cocktails were spot on , lots of options that include sparkling wine, which I love in my cocktails! I have already gone back and look forward to checking out the happy hour next. Killer food , drinks and service! Oh yeah get a spot outside on the patio its beautiful!
(5)Jody M.
I'll admit, I'm kind of obsessed with this place. In fact, my hubby had to hold a minor intervention when I was visiting multiple times per week! The staff is great, the food is AMAZING-I haven't tried a thing I didn't like, and they have great happy hour specials. It's a must-try!
(5)Nick R.
Had an awesome experience in the bar yesterday. Had a few cocktails and appetizers. The duck fat fries were great. I cook my potatoes in bacon fat so I was used to a great flavor. What really topped it off was the poached egg on top. I'm a total whore for an egg on anything. Brussels sprouts were darn good and so were the potato-bacon-tot things. Solid old-fashioneds and nice pours all around. Open kitchen like I love and the food coming out looked spot on. Five stars for now. Will review again after I have a meal. Note that they are not open for lunch on the weekend. BUMMER
(5)Lakota M.
This is my new favorite place ! This little gem has become a staple in our repertoire! They have a great menu with a twist on comfort foods. we had the pork shoulder and collard greens. It was melt in your mouth delicious! The Petey cocktail is a great craft drink and has a great pizzazz! Check it out!
(5)S C.
Interesting menu with lots of original offerings, however it is fairly limited. Great beer selection! Prices are a little high for what you are getting. Great central location.
(3)Robert W.
Stand by for the stomach ache of your life the next day! My wife and I shared a meal and both of us are really sick the next day. I'm never going back!
(1)Kelly K.
The food is really good! The deviled eggs were great! they also have really good dessert.
(5)Tori B.
Though I give this establishment four stars, I give the bananas foster beignets five plus stars. OMG those are good. I'd say skip dinner and go straight to those babies, but honestly, dinner was good too. Either way, save some room and get the beignets... you won't be disappointed. Trust me. As for food, I had a french dip sandwich... it was fab. I wish it was served a little bit warmer, but overall I would highly recommend it. The hubs had a pork roast. It was Ok, but had A LOT of fat on it. I think he would have enjoyed it more if it had been trimmed a bit... it was also a smaller portion than one would have expected for the price. Our service was great, especially considering we were STARVING and looking to get food ASAP. We're so happy this new restaurant have popped up near to home. We will surely be back, especially for those beignets. Dear lord those were good...
(4)Dani W.
Really yummy food, but like the name a bit salty. I had the bacon and eggs: creamy grits with pork belly and an egg. Really good, but it was salty. And I like salt, a lot of salt. But the salt was coming from the grits, not the pork belly. Wine was good, Brussels sprouts were good, dessert was great. Service was also great: Nate was super attentive. I'll go back, I'll just get something different. My hubs meal of the fried chicken thighs way also tasty.
(4)Heather V.
Been here twice and plan to go back for a third time next week! It's accommodating for all sizes of groups. Happy hour drink deals are good, and they have a great selection and fun cocktails. The copper mule is delicious! The happy hour food is very filling for small plates. The pork chile was amazing and super spicy. The duck fat fries are to die for, and pork tacos are delicious, too. But one of my favorites has been the fried green tomatoes with guacamole. Yum! Service is good as well. Super friendly and have never had to wait too long for a table, food or a refill. The patio is really cozy and enjoyable. The landscaping is done so well that you'd never guess that the place is nestled in a Wal Mart parking lot next to the oh so classy Tilted Kilt. And the live acoustic music on the weekend is a nice touch. One of my new favorites, for sure!
(4)Ivory D.
Regular here, so its obvious that I like the food and atmosphere. I continue to write these reviews to encourage those that have not tried this restaurant to do so!.
(5)Andrea M.
WOW!! I am totally lost for word with this place everything was AMAZING! !! The food was fantastic, the service was super! Our server Tony had great recommendations and had a great personality! The kitchen staff was awesome treated each other very respectfully and all had positive attitude even when the pressure was on!!! We live about 45 minutes from here and we will be back for sure!!! My only regret is that I didn't have more room to try everything on the menu! !
(5)Marianne W.
We love this place and are always surprised it isn't packed all the time. The margaritas with the Serrano peppers in the ice cubes are a great option. The polenta and pork ragu as well as the pork green chilli are the best things on the menu. We've always had great service and have loved every dish we've had.
(5)Bryan F.
Great food, fun atmosphere and fun menu. I am sad that I have waited so long to try it!
(5)Maria K.
All I have to say is that you can die happy once you have eaten the Halibut. Melted in my mouth. Bed of vegetables it sat on top of were perfectly tender but not overdone. Honestly, I have never had this feeling after having a fish dish. I cannot wait to go back. I also loved being able to see into the kitchen . The chefs are easy on the eyes too.
(5)Angela G.
This place has some pretty delicious stuff. I've never had a lamb burger and it wasn't disappointing. The porcini sandwich was well balanced in flavor. The Duck Fat Fries with 110 minute egg is delicious!! This place takes time and effort to prepare a savory meal. Especially around the pv area you'd have to drive pretty far for this kinda food. On our second visit here for lunch we had pork tacos, turkey sandwich, a burger and the chicken. The burger was very juicy and very filling. Since there was no kids menu we had to get the chicken and potato's for my 2 year old but she ate it and loved it (not the entire two pieces of chicken but almost 1 whole one on her own). the tacos and sandwich were great as well. for 4 of us we paid less ten $60 for lunch, not bad considering other places we have eaten and we spend over $60 for 3 people but i guess a little pricey considering it was lunch
(5)Rick S.
This place has a very pleasant environment. Lots of TV's. Patio area is very well connected to the inside of the restaurant. Service is good but the best of all is the food. Every dish I order is good and for appetizer the fried caramelized brusselsprouts are the best.
(5)Jane S.
Enjoyed sitting on the patio with all the heaters. Happy hour is served anywhere in the restaurant. Food and service were excellent. Will be dining here again soon.
(4)Mossie L.
I only have good things to say about the Salty Sow. They have a great menu overall, with a pretty extensive HH menu too. The cocktails are extremely high quality, service has always been great, and they offer a ton of unique food options. The brussel sprouts + pecorino + golden raisins is to die for...I have to admit I've started making this creative dish myself, thanks to the Salty Sow! I return here as often as possible!
(5)Keith C.
I did salty sow on a Wednesday night. Good parking and nice dining room and bar. Decent tap beer list for a modern gastropub. It was nice to see the local Sun Up brew at a restaurant here in town. I ordered a $12 cheeseburger and asked them to hold the mustard. Of course it arrived covered in mustard. How can you taste anything when it is overpowered by mustard? I returned the cheeseburger and waited for the replacement. The manager was kind enough to bring me a couple deviled eggs while I waited. I tried one but all I could taste was lemon juice. When the replacement burger arrived, It was immediately evident that the cooks had gotten revenge. The patties were burnt beyond any recognition. I had never got to have a burger and the waitress had the Gaul to charge me for it. I won't go back. There are too many places that make good food and care.
(2)Carrie S.
The food was amazing! But.....we had to wait approximately 30 minutes to order our entree. We sat down, and our server promptly took our drink order. He came back and we ordered duck fries. He then came back another time and explained the specials, but then walked away without taking our order. Our Duck Fat Fries came out about ten minutes later, and they were good. They could have been a little hotter, but the flavor was right. After nearly finishing our fries, and waiting 20 minutes for the waiter to come back, we finally ordered our entree's. I had the Asiago Halibut, and my man had the Beef Shoulder. Both were amazing! The drinks were strong, and the ambiance was welcoming. We will definitely come back, I just hope that we have more attentive service next time.
(4)Sheff B.
Great meal, atmosphere and staff. Was made to feel welcome and comfortable. Attention to guests seems genuine and not canned. Very memorable experience.
(5)Lexi M.
Great environment! Really great food! I live right around the corner and will definitely becoming back! Thank you! Tip: order the deviled eggs..soooo delicious!
(5)Stefanie P.
My husband and I visited Salty Sow with our 5 year old son tonight (by the way, its not meant for kids but mine loved the food anyway). I'll open with the fact that I have absolutely nothing negative to say, so you don't have to wait to find out if there's a gripe in this review! :) The food is amazing! We had the duck fries as an appetizer, and the three of us couldn't stop eating them. Next I had the Green Chile Pork Stew (which as actually an appetizer, but it made a meal). I loved it and the portion was so generous I brought some home. My husband had the Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder. We had this dish last time we were there and once again it was perfect and he cleaned the dish! We got the Crisp Chicken Thighs for my son, and hands down that's the best chicken I've ever eaten in my life. Obviously a five year old didn't finish it, and I'm looking forward to having it left over. For dessert, we had the Banana's Foster, which was just delicious. It was another very generous portion that we finished because we couldn't stop. Our waiter's name was Sean and he made this (very infrequent) night out as great as I could have hoped. His level of service was stellar. He was friendly, funny, very helpful, and efficient. I really felt like our experience was important to him. I also encountered other staff who either brought out food or just checked on us, and their professionalism was just as impressive. During our visit, a man and a woman who were obviously managers stopped by to make sure we were enjoying ourselves, and the lady manager even went out of her way to suggest I could have more tortillas to go with my stew, and brought them back to me herself. Start to finish, this experience was excellent. The food and portions were appropriate for the price we paid, and I left happy. Highly recommended to ANYONE. Thank you all for a great night with my family!
(5)Amy P.
Good fun and a nice atmosphere. The menu is geared for adults versus the family. The server knew the menu well and was helpful with making selections.
(4)Arizona G.
This is one of my favorite places ever! I have never had anything I didn't like and the happy hour is amazing! If you haven't been I highly recommend it!
(5)Sarah L.
+super friendly and attentive (but not annoying) waitresses. +relaxed and comfortable decor +great guac + fried green tomatoes +great steak +good variety of options for those that don't eat pork +delicious, moist chicken thighs +/- duck fries was just sos
(4)Taylor P.
The burgers we had were good, and the frys were amazing! We came for dinner on a weekend, so it was pretty busy and loud, but the service was still good.
(5)Stephanie S.
I have eaten here about 5 times. The food is good but the service is quite frustrating. It starts off great and then the service goes downhill. Refills for drinks are impossible and when they deliver the food it is impossible to ask for a condiment because the server just disappears. Once they up-sale cocktails and appetizers, the friendly service is gone. The last 3 times we could not get out in under 2 1/2 hours and never got a refill for the non-alcoholic drinks and waited over half hour for the check. We finally had to trap a different server to PLEASE find our server to get our check. Frustrating. I've stopped going and when asked I have suggested another restaurant where my business is valued. I feel that 5 visits is enough. By the way I always tip over 20%, was a server, and genuinely never complain about service unless it's warranted. Service has to be good start to finish, not up until the order is taken.
(3)Leslie H.
This place had an interesting menu. If you like food that is different yet has a home cooked feel this place is great. The service was great as well. Loved the ambiance and atmosphere. I was a little underwhelmed at a few things. The duck fries were delicious but I didn't care for the sauce. My husband liked it though. The goat cheese fritters were really good but the toast was a little bit TOO toasted. They're also HUGE and I prefer fritters smaller. I ordered the Brussels sprouts Caesar. It was great. I really loved the flavor. It had a bit of bite to it. Would love to go back and try something new. But as for what I had this first time I wouldn't be dying to go back. I rated it so highly because it takes reservations which is so rare nowadays for moderately priced places.
(3)Eddie C.
Decent tacos, eggs come with everything. Happy hour is great, lots of great cocktails, decent beer list, good wine list. Hoping to try actual dinner sometime here.
(4)Shannon B.
Wow wow wow. Start to finish dam good food. Service AMAZING! We love this place. It our new hang out.
(5)David B.
Innovative thoughtful menu, friendly service and good beer. What else can you hope for?
(4)Julie J.
Super fun atmosphere and the happy hour selections are pretty stellar. While the apps (we tried the duck fat fries, pork taco, truffled deviled eggs, and rosemary honey fried chicken) were just a hair off in the WOW factor--just felt they needed one more step of flavor to get that oomph--the lemon bar dessert was worth it. It left my sister and I intrigued enough to come back for dinner, and leave feeling like one of the sow paintings on the wall--bellies to the floor.
(4)Meghan L.
Um, my gosh is this place yummy or what? I ordered the duck fat fries and the pork ragout, both very rich and flavorful. The service was great too. I sat at the bar, and they frequently came over to see how I was doing. They don't rush you out at all. The atmosphere is nice too. There was live music on the patio when I went there. This place is very hip, but very inclusive.
(4)Sarah F.
Called for a Group on 10 the same evening and they were super accommodating. We tried most of the menu and everything was amazing!!! The duck fat fries were delicious and the pork belly entree melted in your mouth. The pricing was very reasonable and they were happy to split our checks. We live in MD and we could go back!
(5)Whitney B.
My husband and I were really excited to try this place. The decor is amazing but food and service is absolutely awful. It took over 7 minutes for our drinks, server (Jacob) wanted to chat with Co workers rather than serve our beverages. We decided to order appetizer, salad and two entrees. The app and salad came out quick but our sever forgot to put our food order in and we had to wait and additional 20 minutes for entrees that is with our app being boxed up for over 10 minutes before he acknowledged to put the order in, meaning over 30 minutes for our entrees!!!!. When we finally got our entrees we were even more displeased because our steak came out almost medium well rather than medium rare. My pork filet was gross and dry. We will never go back and never recommend to anyone.
(1)Shad B.
Great atmosphere, service and food. Nice Taplist of local craft beer- about half the taps are great. Mostly geared towards lifter beers and could use a few more stouts or porters possibly but great overall.
(5)Andrea S.
A friend of mine has been talking to me about the Salty Sow for a few months now. What took me so long? The Pork Stew is Fabulous ! My sister took 2 servings home. Our Server,Tony was outstanding! The Wine he suggested, Troublemaker, was perfect! Can't wait to back. Taking my Husband SOON! Thanks to my good friend, Chandler, for introducing me to my new favorite restaurant .
(4)Mike M.
Valentine's Day...made a reservation for 4;45 on Open Table. Arrived at 4:35 to an empty restaurant and told we could only be seated at the bar. Why? Because there were "400 reservations for 4:30" even though we had a reservation as well. I asked where everyone was given that it was 4:35 and the place was empty. Still don't understand why we couldn't be seated. We left. Called the manager...she acknowledged our reservation and said she was sorry "dear". Never going back.
(1)Lily K.
Loved the lamb burger!
(5)Queen Happy Face X.
a delicious dinning retreat. great wines, bartenders are attentive and the foods are fabulous!
(4)Sam M.
Dessert and beers were second to none. Appetizers and main course were subpar. Service was excellent.
(3)Richard K.
This has been our go-to neighborhood eatery for almost 2 years. It is one of the best restaurants, if not the best restaurant, for miles around. The ambiance is warm and lively, with a dynamic, feel-good vibe and good, live music on the weekends. The dishes are creative and tasty. And this isn't just trendy, creative, unhealthy fare... There is something for everyone. The happy hour is a good value. The clientele is upscale but not pretentious. The staff is friendly. The hostesses are absolute gems and as helpful as can be - especially in having to deal with high demand at peak times. The specialty drinks are creative. Several of the servers and bartenders are highly professional and helpful. Others... less so. I am stopping short of giving the Salty a 5 because, in our many times there, there have been some areas of improvement. These include the service not being as good as what we have come to expect, certain areas of the restaurant being too loud, too crowded or too hot, and the kitchen running out of signature dishes - sometimes even early on in the evening. Again, a few areas of improvement over our many visits. And mostly related to the high demand on this place. I highly recommend this restaurant.
(4)Bill V.
Knew I was going to like this place the first time I came. It's the only restaurant I've been to where I'm depressed when I order... Knowing that I am missing out on everything else on the menu. Do not be afraid to take a doggie box home. The food is just as good the next day. Try the Duck Confit Fettuccine. About a dozen flavors hit your pallet in a swirl of ecstasy. The Truffled Deviled Eggs are amazing.
(5)Jake J.
1st time here and it was really good. I am not a fan of Cauliflower but I loved their Cauliflower app. There was 6 of us and everything I tried at the table was really good. I had the French dip and that was amazing! One thing I wish that there was a little more variety on the menu. I know the smaller the menu the fresher everything will be, but a few more things could go a long way. Other than that this would be 5 stars. Great place, atmosphere was the best in Scottsdale for casual dining I felt. Loved the layout, and our server was really good. Tony was on top if it all and ran around like a maniac. That's how all servers should all be everywhere! Great Job Tony
(4)C N.
Jess bartender is mediocre. Not friendly. Doesn't really know the menu (said she hasn't tried food since opening so doesn't know a lot of the menu). Empty on Sat night in restaurant, bar, and patio. These guys need to do something different (service, TVs, etc) or will be out of business soon. Booths (whole line of them on the right side of the restaurant) are super low-backed making head-knocking your neighbor to your rear likely. Small beer glasses Reverse HH (9pm-close daily) are cheaper but FAR SMALLER PORTIONS and not really a value. $5 fries have one egg.
(2)Shay M.
Second time here...loved our food and the service is wonderful! Had the pork belly and the pork shoulder. Everything tasted fantastic. Make sure you take bites of the apple with the pork belly!
(5)Barbara S.
Great food, great service. Crispy brussel sprouts, yum! Happy hour plates give you a chance to try several things. The buttermilk pie was "to die for". Will definitely come back next time I'm in Phoenix!
(5)Jessica L.
Best dang French dip in town!!!!!!! I wish they had more vegetarian options since everyone I know is vegetarian, but for meat eaters...spectacular!!
(5)Stephen W.
What a pleasant find this place is. We had a variety of things. The kids menu was good with burgers but the adult offerings were more than just the sow advertised. I had the trio of the filet, duck and halibut. My wife had the salmon. We had the Brussels sprouts. They were excellent. To top it off we had the beignets for desert and they were a favorite with the kids... And the adults! Will be one of our mainstays.
(5)Scott R.
I work and live right up the street and it's not even close the best place for happy hour! Don't even question it! Love going there with buddies and hanging with a sophisticated crowd.
(5)Christine P.
The sow was such a wonderful experience, poor Sean who has to put up with me on my 30 days no pasta, rice or bread lifestyle. Haha. Anddddd top it off I am a vegetarian. Anywho, this place reminds me of the deuce and yardhouse combine. I love it, and an open kitchen. It's great. I started off with the eggplant frits as an appetizer. Holyyy moly of spongebobbbb. The taste was wonderful, lightly breaded (cheat day) eggplant dipping it with marinara sauce and a mox with cholula hot sauce.. two thumbs up. My entrée was the vegetable board minus the beets, and he substituted it with fried tomatoes. I didn't like that so much. The kale salad was on par and I asked for an extras. Everything else was wonderful. Ill be coming back :)
(4)Joanna W.
Unfortunately did not get to experience the food, we didn't get that far... Walk in and there were only a few people waiting. I stand in front of the hostess stand where the hostess is having a personal conversation with a waitress, I waited a few seconds for her to greet me and nothing. I had to say, "hello?" She then took my name and said the wait would only be 15 mins. 10 minutes goes by and 3 different couples walk in within that time and get seated right away. I walk up and ask the waitress why and she replies with, " you will be seated shortly." AN OTHER couple gets seated! We walked out and went across the street to Tilted Kilt where we got 10 times better service. Not sure I will return
(1)Ashley P.
I had been here once before for a large event, and got to try a bunch of their dishes and remember thinking that all of them were so good! My husband, toddler and I came here for HH tonight and again, I was impressed! I ordered the sunset sangria which was awesome. Not too sweet like most sangrias, definitely more of a cocktail. We split the truffle deviled eggs, honey crispy chicken, and Louisiana bousin fritters. The fritters weren't my favorite, oh well, my husband had no problem eating them. The chicken was delicious, I especially loved the gravy and biscuit. The eggs were very tasty. The quality of food is very high and the chef truly is an artist.
(4)Karen C.
My favorite dinner spot in the area! Everything is delicious and the menu is well thought out. You can tell everything they make is made with great ingredients and from scratch. No skimping here. The service and drinks are always great as well.
(4)Alex W.
Can I just say OUT OF THIS WORLD!! Best food ever in town, our server (Shawn) was incredibly knowledgeable about the menu, we had the appetizers Garlic fries, Broccoli, Beet Salad with goat cheese, the fried Brussels sprouts, my kids my husband and I, we could of had the entire menu but we will have to make several trips back, I can't wait. Keep up the taste and ambiance! Definitely a winner....LOVED IT!!
(5)Kristi H.
This only got a 3 and probably should have gotten a 1 for worst service. Snippy snotty waiter. Didn't even have s chance to tell him it was my boyfriend's birthday. Food great. Timing of drinks & appetizers off & seriously the waiter acted like we should have been paying homage to him. Unfriendly & cold. Too bad. Could have been a perfect evening like we have had here In the past.
(3)Erin H.
Three words: DUCK FAT FRIES. Best thing I have consumed in recent memory. Service was friendly and prompt and the decor is adorable. I had the blood orange serrano cocktail which was expertly crafted. The brussels sprouts are to die for also! Such a great place - I plan on eating here every time I'm in Phoenix!
(5)Anh N.
I've been here several times and the service has aways been pretty good and the food is even better. Duck Fat Fries are pretty good, but that best thing here can only be ordered on Sundays. Make sure you get there early otherwise they'll sell out of the Sunday Special. Folks, I leave you with two words... PORCHETTA SUNDAYS :)
(4)Ryanne O.
Came back here recently with my husband. As I self-suggested in my original review, I skipped the fries and ordered a different drink. Good choice! We started with the eggplant frites (got much more than I expected) and the stuffed mushrooms for starters and they were both great. Especially the mushrooms. He got the lamb burger and I got the pork medallions. He said his burger was pretty good (but like me, he wasn't keen on the fries), and my pork was *amazing*. Just fantastic. We also got drinks. A mojito for him and copper state mule for me. Both were surprisingly good! We shared a crem brulee as well, and it was good!
(5)Meg S.
We ate here for the first time tonight. While the food was tasty and the menu was interesting, the service was just so bad I can't recommend this restaurant. We were seated right away on the patio (a plus! and we thought a good sign). Ambiance - too loud outside. 1 star There was a very good local musician playing. Unfortunately, it was very very very loud. Loud enough to require constant yelling on the part of everyone sitting on the patio. Perhaps it would have been quieter inside. Outdoor cooling system broken. Service - Terrible. No stars We placed our order shortly after sitting. We ordered appetizers and drinks. Appetizers arrived right away. Drinks were missing. We finished the app and 40 minutes later a runner brought our our entrees. No drinks yet. Halfway through the entree our waitress finally reappeared - it had been almost an hour since we had seen her. She refilled our water, but since we both had food in our mouths we couldn't actually talk. Still no drinks. Disappointing because the drink menu looked fantastic and I really wanted to try one. Food - pretty tasty - 3 stars Green Chili appetizer - great flavor. Just the right amount of spice and served with homemade tortillas. Good for two to share. Not big enough for more. French dip - lots of meat. It is served rare. Good flavor, but not unique or different. Fries are okay. Nothing special. Pork Belly Salad - excellent bacon and pork belly. Great flavors. Unique combination of ingredients. The pieces are too big, which made eating it awkward. Make sure you have a knife (if you can find your waitress). But, this is excellent.
(2)Ashley H.
Completely torn in two directions with Salty Sow: food is awesome- service was terrible! We have been here before but last night will be the last time we eat here. The waitress, Brenda, came to take our drink order and then we didn't see the drinks or waitress for another 20 minutes. When the one bar drink we ordered arrived, it was delicious but Brenda never even brought out the soda that my sister had ordered. The whole time we were waiting to order we could see her on her phone by the kitchen texting! We finally gave our order to a different server! In hindsight- we should have just left when the drinks had taken 20 minutes to come out! Unfortunately I can't even give her the benefit of the restaurant being busy- they were pretty slow for a Friday night. TLDR: amazing food, find better servers because that horrible service just cost them some customers.
(2)Holly C.
One of the best happy hours I've been to in Arizona. We pretty much ordered the entire HH menu: 1) Truffled delived eggs 2) Duck fat fries 3) Brussels sprout leaves 4) Spit-roasted pork taco 5) Pork belly taco 6) Beef shoulder taco - The fries and the pork tacos were the best. The food came out quickly and our server was on top of everything despite it being really busy.
(5)Sam S.
Great dinner date night spot! Nice modern but cozy spot near pv- we came in at 9 pm reservation but would have been fine not to have a reservation at that time. We were seated on the far west wall booths- was not too loud in the restaurant as it was not very busy. I had the Blanche royale margarita which is the house blood orange margarita with Chambord and the hubs had a beer. Once he tried my margarita he said he wished he had gotten a marg too! We started with the chorizo mushrooms and that was a great bite!! Loved the 6 yummy mushrooms and bread to soak the oil up. Unfortunately the bread didn't seem fresh. It wasn't crusty or soft- just really tough. I'd appreciate a lighter toast... Or a grilled rustic bread instead. We got the chefs vegetable selection which was delicious- very light and straightforward. Lightly seasoned fresh ingredients included roasted cauliflower, lentils/quinoa, arugula, brocolini, grilled Bok choi, and a raw fennel & apple salad. The cooked ingredients were delicious but the fennel & apples would have greatly been enhanced with a light vinegarette or perhaps a dressing on the side of the tray. The plain arugula did not annoy me as much but still would have benefitted from a dipping sauce option. We also had the farm salad I think it was. I remember the chewy bacon and creamy dressing. Overall good but not outstanding. Our server was very nice and professional. We most likely will be back again to sample more menu items.
(3)Jamie W.
Amazing hand down my favorite place to enjoy a great meal!!! I come here all the time small groups big group no matter always amazing service! The drinks will tickle your fancy!!! Love this place!
(5)Avery C.
I finally made it back to Salty Sow...thanks to a BOGO mailer that I received. Once I got the mailer, I hopped on OpenTable and made a reservation and went in for a late lunch. The fact that a place uses OpenTable gives it a little boost in my book. The waitress was very welcoming and friendly and did a great job explaining the menu and concept and welcoming me back. I ordered the slow-roasted beef shoulder and was not disappointed. The root vegetables in the dish were perfectly cooked. I ordered their version of a Moscow mule and enjoyed it. I'm glad I tried the restaurant again because I was pleased with the meal. I don't know that it will become a regular place for me to dine, but I wouldn't be averse to going back if someone suggests it. I'd be even more tempted to go if I received another BOGO mailer....
(4)Breanna T.
The crispy brussles sprouts leaves are fantastic! I tried them as they come on the menu and they were delicious. I decided to try them plain (sans raisins, cheese, & agave) & thought they might have been better this way. I actually got full on this appetizer alone and while they were a wee bit oily, I still felt like I ate fairly healthy. We sat at the inside bar that opens up to the outside. On a 100+ degree day we still felt cool & comfy.
(4)Selin E.
Not too bad. Great service and atmosphere BUT the food is very heavy. SUPER delicious but not healthy food. This was my second time here. Both plates and appetizers were just too heavy and fattening. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 star. Other than that great place. Just not for healthy eaters like myself.
(4)Aileen B.
7/9/14 Came here to celebrate my birthday, albeit a day later. Mom and aunt had never visited SS before, but cousin joined me for happy hour a few months ago. While all enjoyed the atmosphere, we found the alcoholic beverages and food, for the most part, underwhelming. yelp.com/biz_photos/salt… Cousin talked up the Banana beignets and ice cream, as we shared one during hh months ago, and all but aunt, who didn't sample, liked it. yelp.com/biz_photos/salt… The ONE thing I COMPLETELY enjoyed was the (complimentary) birthday dessert, the dessert special of the day of Lemon Bar, tart, rich cream, and not very sweet lemon cheesecake on a crust that I didn't sample, adorned with homemade whip cream, fresh blueberries, and two mint leaves. The homemade vanilla bean ice cream, though not needed as the cheesecake was sumptuous by itself, was a nice touch. yelp.com/biz_photos/salt… Mom, who didn't find the beignets and ice cream dish anything to write home about, found the lemon bar quite tasty. :) Crispy Brussels sprouts- I didn't enjoy this one as much as I did in the past. Bland, not crispy, and the pecorino didn't add the punch I remembered. Beef shoulder and Spit-roasted pork tacos- cousin ate these and enjoyed them, but wouldn't order them again. yelp.com/biz_photos/salt… Fried chicken and sweet potato biscuit- The chicken was only partially-cooked-- dark pink center, and I couldn't chew through the meat completely. My cousin agreed, and the server took it away and had another one fired up. However, the second piece was also undercooked! The manager came out and spoke to us, assuring me that the kitchen uses a thermometer to discern when the food is ready to be served, so the chicken should be perfectly-done. The sweet potato biscuit was fine. I was still disappointed in the quality of the chicken, and the item was removed from the bill. Thank you, Salty Sow! :) Duck-fat fries- We didn't find it anything special, and I did not like the egg on top. yelp.com/biz_photos/salt… I've had poutine fries at Nook and loved those, so it must be the duck fat used to cook the fries in that we all were not impressed with. As far as the happy hour beverages we ordered ($2 off specialty cocktails)... My aunt enjoyed her Rosemary's Piglet, a pretty concoction of pomegranate juice, bubbly, and rosemary syrup; the ice cube had a rosemary sprig trapped inside it (this reminded me of the Rosemary margarita I had at the now-closed Renegade by MOD- check out the photos I included in that review*- very pretty!). Cousin had the Salty Sow Sparkling Sangria (elderflower liqueur, bubbly, orange and lemon juices, one grape, opal basil), which she's ordered before and liked, and I tried the Miss Piggy (X-rated Fusion, bubbly, grapefruit sugar rim; I don't recommend it). *Link to Renegade by MOD review yelp.com/biz/renegade-by…
(3)Aim M.
We got there just under 1 hour before closing time. We were worried that that we might get turned away, or that service would not be good, as often times restaurants start the cleanup process early. But we were pleasantly surprised at how accommodating they were, and the good service. I had to be shoulder, and my ride had the pork. The beef shoulder was served and a skillet-like dish. The beef was set a time a helping of mashed potatoes with gravy. This created a stew like effect, which was very tasty. we also had their version of a Moscow Mule, and a dark beer. All in all, it was a great experience.
(4)Ness O.
I came here with a friend and ordered the duck fries as an appetizer, which was amazing! We then ordered our entree. I ordered the rare roast beef French dip and my friend ordered the crispy chicken thighs. My rare roast beef was truly amazing and the meat was so juicy, tender and full of flavors! However, the mash potatoes that came as a side dish wasn't anything special. I took a bite of my friends entree and I felt that it was way too salty. After our entrees we ordered two desserts. One was some chocolate mousse with berries and the other was some lemon bar with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I wasn't a fan of their dessert. The chocolate mousse was very thick and I just couldn't get myself to finish it. On the plate were strawberries, blueberries and some berry jelly smear. The jelly smear had a bitter taste to it and didn't go too well with the chocolate mousse. The lemon bar was very tart but went well with the ice cream. It tasted kinda like a key lime pie but with lemon. Overall, the food was good and the place is very fancy looking! I loved the way they decorated the place and how spacious it was. They had a band playing outside which was at first hard to listen to because of all the noise that was going around in the restaurant. This place was so packed! Now for their Service... It was okay. Our server seemed like he was in a rush or was impatient. Whenever we asked him questions about the food he was very short and towards the end he asked if we can hurry up and pay the tab because he was cut.
(4)Kat B.
I went in for dinner and had the French Dip and Creme Brulee for dessert. Both items were very good!
(5)Karn H.
Sat at the bar Saturday night. Bar tender was great and we had the lamb burger and the fries. All pretty awesome. The burger was soooo fresh
(5)Joe S.
So I must say... bacon is a good thing! and the Salty Sow delivers the goods!!! Made my first visit here last night and was extremely satisfied with the ambiance, friendly staff & great food. The bar is welcoming for those (like myself last night) who dine alone with a couple TV's to catch some game action. Now its not a sports bar atmosphere but when you are having a drink and some eats by yourself its nice to have the 'ol tube (did I just date myself?) to watch. At the bar they have a great selection, although not huge, of local craft brews from brewery's around the state. The bar tenders where, prompt and pleasant with their service. The kitchen was equally as efficient even on a busy Saturday night - my food arrived almost to quickly. Now speaking of the food, the menu had a wide range of interesting starters, salads and entrees - many with bacon/pork incorporated in some unique way.. I ordered the pork shoulder, and why not right? Its the Salty SOW after all!. It was fantastic!! the right balance of fat and flavor with a complementary seasoning that worked perfectly. I saw another bar dinner with the beef shoulder that looked amazing so on my next visit I will definitely give that a try. Oh.. and they have a nice open patio a with a live musician that wasn't to loud but sounded great. The Salty Sow would be a nice gathering spot for a large group of friends for sure. I will be back!
(5)Harmoni P.
I've been to the salty sow a few times, even though I'm not a pork-eater...most of my friends are obsessed with it, so the first time I wasn't expecting much, but I'm so happy I went! The atmosphere is nice - warm and inviting! The staff is prompt, polite, and well trained. We were there to catch the end of happy hour, which has some great choices for a good price! The signature cocktails are yummy - I suggest trying something new. For dinner - We tried the honey rosemary chicken, aaaaaaamazing!! The beef shoulder taco wasn't bad, but after the chicken it couldn't compete. I also had the brussel sprouts and deviled eggs, both were very good. We also tried the duck fat fries which were just okay in my (humble) opinion. Highly recommend.
(4)Emerson W.
Oh, their first restaurant was in Austin, Texas? I'm listening. Thorough execution is an understatement, this place is almost too on-point. For this type of restaurant, the decor is, to my eye, literally perfect. I think it's a shame this pro-eatery isn't located in a more centralized area of the city. Starting out, the Bacon and Gruyère Crusted Bone Marrow was [expletive] incredible. Intensely indulgent and rich but small enough so as to not weigh you down (this is important to my shallow appetite). Although The Duck Fat Fries [110-minute egg, cold béarnaise] sounded stupendous to my grumbling belly, I decided to save my appetite for the main course. For an entre, I ordered the Pork Ragout. The soft polenta, basil oil, and parmesan were perfectly suited to each other and provided an excellent foundation for the rich tomato-y pork ragout. This isn't a huge dish, so I seriously considered licking my plate clean. My girlfriend ordered the Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder, substituting the mashed potato base for white corn cheese grits. A much larger dish, we both worked on this. The beef was tender, moist, and flavorful, the vegetables were cooked to perfection, and the fried egg on top had me at "fried egg on top". Homey and comforting American scrumptiousness. Cocktails: The Sparkling Sangria [elderflower liqueur, bubbles, lemon, orange, grapes, opal basil] was sweeter than I was expecting, but it was very refreshing and highly drinkable. The Zenjen [Bluecoat gin, Canton ginger liqueur, lavender syrup, lemon, rose bubbles] was fairly tasty, but leaned more toward the side of typical, although I must say it was a good stern mix. The drink prize of the night goes to the Curly Tail [Camarena tequila, cilantro, serrano, blood orange, smoked salted rim]. This was super delicious and unique, and also very strong. The ice cubes had jalapeno peppers frozen in, which was a wonderfully cool touch. If you like American gastro-pub style dishes, pork things, and other delicious land animal meats, this place is a must go.
(5)Hayden B.
Don't let the unique menu items turn you off from eating at the Salty Sow. Must have appetizers include the bone marrow and fried green tomatoes. Like everyone else says, the duck fat fries are delicous. Very good at accommodating both small and larger parties. Fast service and polite employees too. Will be back again!!
(5)Tara F.
This place is amazing! I went for my birthday and it was the perfect ending to a great day. (Hooray complimentary champagne toast!) My friend and I split an order of the duck fat fries - so delicious! Easily the best fries I've ever had. I got a Rosemary's Piglet to drink and the rosemary frozen into the ice cube was a nice touch and tasted great. The beef shoulder... oh my. Fantastic. The most flavourful carrots I've eaten in a long time, and the beef! Like buttah! I have yet to stop thinking about that beef. I would marry that sauce, too. I'll definitely be making the trip back here from Tempe as soon as I can because now I think I'm obsessed.
(5)Samantha S.
We have been regulars to the Sow since they opened their Phoenix restaurant. This menu is for the adventurous and the hungry! Love the fried avocado with pulled BBQ pork and spicy fresca drizzled over the top. Smoked salmon toasts have a charred twist and pickled extras. Their crispy chicken is perfect every time and their smashed roasted fingerlings are beautifully soft and crisp with bone marrow gravy smothering them to death. Get excited for the giant pot that arrives to your table for the short rib entree. This dish is served cowboy style in a giant pot, with all of the cookout fixings... Carrots, potatoes and onion with the fried egg perched on top! Whatever you do... Don't say no to dessert! The cocktails are trendy, manly and refreshing... All of the local brews you love and some new ones that the bartenders can passionately introduce to you ! The Sow also has a free membership card to rack up the points and ensure your loyalty!
(5)Matthew P.
They make some great duck fat fries! Overall a very enjoyable experience. Good food and good (strong) drinks. The place gets really loud but other than that it is a great place to unwind after the work week.
(4)Alana B.
Tried this place the other night with a fellow Yelper! It's good to know that we have Chef Marmulstein in the area since he will be featured at the James Beard House. Great atmosphere and ambiance at Salty Sow. Tried the crispy Brussels sprout leaves as a starter and that was great. Really enjoyed the crispy twist with the Brussels. Was a little upset since my first choice for dinner, rotisserie-roasted pork had just ran out. So my second option was the Asiago-Crusted Halibut, it was superb. My friend had the slow-cooked beef shoulder which came in a black iron pot. All in all I enjoyed this place. Ordered the chocolate mouse truffle for dessert and YUM!
(4)Barb V.
The service was good. The menu was not very inviting, and very expensive. Ordered the pork taco during happy hour, the pulled pork was somewhat dry and not seasoned very well.
(3)Nick R.
Really cool atmosphere with amazing sinful food! Triple fried duck fat fries!!!!(there is soooooo much more) It's everything you want and more! Very reasonable pricing, until you lose control and decide to try everything!!! Service has been great everytime! Defently worth trying!
(5)Bao H.
(Lyrics - Lady Gaga - Bad Romance) You know that I taste it And you know that I ordered it I want it bad, at the Salty Sow I want your drinks and I want your bacon Yelp and me could write about the Salty Sow (Oh-oh-oh--oh-oooh!) I want your pork and All your chocolate bacon Yelp and me could write about the Salty Sow Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh! Happy Hour at the Salty Sow Oh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh-oooh-oh-oh-oh! Happy Hour at the Salty Sow Rah-rah-ah-ah-ah-ah! Rama-ramama-ah Salty-ooh-la-la! Want some Salty Sow Salty Sow is straight out of Austin, Texas and the Chef is offering up a James Beard menu so get your name on the list if you can! I've been here for a Yelp event and came back once more for Happy Hour. I ordered their pork belly tacos and stuffed mushrooms. The stuffed mushrooms came first and I thought it was pretty tasty! A top with some pork sausage and parmesan cheese, this starter had some pop. All 3 ingredients had its distinct taste and vied for position on my palate; no matter it's going to end in the same place haha! The star of the night was the pork belly tacos -- Yummy! Topped with an over-easy egg and arugula! Uh! Food-porn did this delicious bite no justice! Needless to say you must come here to try it and understand what I'm talking about. The saltiness of the bacon combined with the settle bitterness of the arugula mixed with the creaminess of the egg ---- oooooo! - Enjoy!
(5)Mummy D.
I have been here more than half a dozen times. The food and drink are FANTASTIC. The staff during my first few visits were fabulous. The last 2 visits, left a bad taste in my mouth. If I don't feel like a valued customer no matter how awesome your food is, I won't be back. I was there last night and the hostess was not greeting anyone with any sort of eye contact, smile or warmth and names were barked off in my face while waiting to be acknowledged. It was my dates first time there and we chose to leave. 4 stars for the food. Maybe in a few months I will try it again.
(2)Marisa S.
This place has grown on me. I started going with my twin mom's group when it opened and I was not that impressed. Then I have been going for happy hour a few times and I have been enjoying a few of their bites more and more. The honey rosemary fried chicken is my weakness. I also like their stuffed mushrooms. Their moscow mule is very good and my go to drink. I have had a few of their desserts and they were very tasty.
(4)Shawn L.
Yes, I am a FAN! Very Friendly staff from the moment we walked in the door. We did feel a little under dressed, after a day of shopping...however that did not stop us. The decor is nice and the food was amazing. I would highly recommend trying this spot out. We enjoyed it and will be back for another meal and some more drinks.
(4)Kyle S.
As I'm starting to do more reviews, I'm realizing my little family is dominating the greater Phoenix food scene. We tried to hit this place up once before but it's a dinner only grub hub. We brought the baby with us as we believe he is amazing and acts very well behaved. Most children prob should stay away. The food is a foodies paradise. We started with one of the better charcuterie boards that we've tried in a long time. It was loaded with some common goodies and a solid mix of items we had never heard of or even thought up. Loved it all. This place has a really cool environment with live music and fun knowledgable servers. We pigged out on a plethora of porky dishes and left stuffed. There's not much I can think of that I'd do different. I'll blame the perfectly mixed martini for that. If you're a valley native what are you waiting for?
(5)Patricia B.
We were here a few months back, I was so disappointed it took me a while to write this down. I had the ribeye... it was original but very skimpy ribeye... I never had a ribeye so small... : ( Menu says 10 oz but if looked more like 8. On top of that, when you say 'no horseradish' and then your dish arrives and the first think you notice is the horseradish all over it... well, not very encouraging... On a positive not I also had the CAULIFLOWER & WILD RICE CASSEROLE and it was really really good. Hubby had the halibut and he thought it was so so. Mainly, I do not think we will be back anytime soon. The place looks nice and fun, but I guess we are not their demographic.
(3)Vinny S.
This was the first time I was here and the food and staff were just awesome! Our server Jacque was the greatest. I had the French dip and my girl had the vegetable plate we enjoyed both so much. The atmosphere was real pleasant and not hard at all to have a conversation with friends.
(5)Naoi R.
The food is good, but I have to say wasn't as mindblowing as I've been reading. The duck fat fries are good - but they are everywhere else, too. Each thing I tried was good, but almost overdone or too rich - which I found disappointing. The environment is great, and they clearly put a lot of effort into their menu and changing things up - so it is definitely worth checking out, just wasn't like the best ever. It was good - a solid B+. I will update this review for sure if I go back.
(4)John L.
Great new Gastropub in Paradise Valley (PHX). Lively, creative food and great drinks and wines. Don't miss it. Get reservations.
(4)Jennie P.
I dined here with my folks for the first time and WOW!!! The food was phenomenal, and the atmosphere was super warm and welcoming. Our waiter, Michael blew my mind, too. Hands down best service we've ever had - and I spent 5+ years waiting tables, so that's saying a lot. His recommendations were genuine and spot on - the stuffed mushrooms and lemon sole were to die for. Our only complaint? There are so many delicious dishes to chose from, that it was really difficult to decide on one!! We will be back for their one-of-a-kind menu, and of course, Michael's exceptional service.
(5)John L.
Everything I've had here has been delicious! One of my favorite places!
(5)Yvonne G.
Just got back from a Saturday night dinner at The Salty Sow. First time. What a great looking yet casual place it is. Open kitchen layout, above the kitchen "window" appears to be a chalkboard wall with drawings and the restaurants' name. On the right side of the chalkboard is a drawing and next to is the word "Merde"--French for "sh-t". Who but me would notice that. Too funny. Firstly, we ordered the sangria which contained basil, orange and grapes. Very nice drink. Also a Chardonnay which was quite good. We ordered one of the specials, Branzini (a fish) that was served with fingerling potatoes and a salad. I ordered a Roast beef sandwich with gruyere cheese on a brioche bun accompanied by fries fried in duck fat. I figured those fries would be super-duper amazing. Duck fat? That's as close to Godliness as you can get. When the food came hubby was quite impressed with the look of his plate. The bronzini, while quite thin and small, had a crispy skin and he said it tasted quite good. The salad consisted of all types of greens including some roasted pepper strips and it looked well-dressed without being excessively oily. I didn't get to taste it because it was not offered to me (if you know what I mean). He also got 5 fingerling potatoes. He totally enjoyed his meal and cleaned his plate. In my head I was thinking that later on tonight, I would have to make him a little snack since he is used to having bigger portions---not piggy portions, just slightly bigger. My roast beef sandwich looked amazing and when I took a bite of it I realized that this was high quality meat. However, I was not blown away by the sandwich. I didn't say wow. I didn't say YUM. I didn't say much. I added a little salt, but the flavor profile did not improve. It was just another sandwich. Then I dunked it in the AU JUS which accompanied it and.... well..... it's still Just OK. I also noticed that the gruyere cheese did not have the usual sharpness expected of a good gruyere. It would have provided a welcome contrast to the meat. Then I decided to seek refuge in the FRIES. Yes, I thought ...the duck fried fries... just like in Paris. The first thing I noticed was that I had asked for them to be extra crispy and they were blonde. Blonder than my ex-husband's first wife. I decided not to be biased against these blonde fries. Wasn't it possible that blonde fries could be delicious and scrumptious and irresistible???? I overcame my bias and tasted the fries that were fried in the almighty Duck Fat. They were pretty good but not delicious, scrumptious or irresistible. NOPE. NOPE. NOPE. I generously asked hubby to taste them. (Usually I would NOT be so generous). He asked me, "Are these fresh ? They taste like frozen fries". Hmmmm. Good point. Could it be that these fries are merely fried in DUCK FAT for FLAVOR, but are not the real down home, peel the potatos, cut them and fry them version of french fries?? I wonder. Maybe I should have asked my server (who was very good by the way). So in NO WAY, NO HOW do these fries even come close to the fries I get in Paris (especially at AU BOUQUET Saint PAUL in Paris (in the 4th district for you guys heading to Paris). When those Parisian "frites" arrive next to a steak with brandy peppercorn sauce what do you think I go for first? I eat the fries first because life is uncertain. I may have a heart attack when eating my steak and I will have missed out on the FRIES!!!! My autopsy would say that I died not of a heart attack but of a "broken heart" because my stomach was deprived of those delectable fries. All in all the Salty Sow is a nice place to dine with its attractive atmosphere, eclectic menu and great service. Hubby was happy this time, I was not. But that's the way it goes. Maybe next time I will order something different and will walk out with a smile. Who knows?
(3)Vanessa P.
Stopped in for a drink and quick bite to eat. Been here once before briefly. Like the atmosphere and sat and that bar. I was greeted right away. The waitress let me know it was happy hour...on sat? Awesome! Ordered the Moscow mule as it was my first one ever...so good!!! I had two lol also had the truffled deviled eggs and crispy Brussels sprouts which were delish! Loved the classic rock music too :)
(4)Terry E.
Don't know why I waited so long to try the Salty Sow. Maybe I assumed that because every other restaurant by PV Mall has been sub-par, Salty Sow must be, too. Really sorry to prejudge you like that, Salty Sow. On a busy Friday night, they took my online reservation and even though the place was packed we only had to wait a couple of minutes for our table. The server was as professional as any we've had in the Valley, which is saying a lot. Sorry to tell you that I'm not much of a beer drinker, but the beer list looked good. The wine list was very good and had wines by the glass for every budget and palate. Drinks did take longer than I wanted. I should have been more sympathetic that the bar was jammed for Friday Happy Hour, but it was a family gathering and, well, you know...I just needed that glass of wine now. The menu is diverse with offerings from entree salads (really inventive ones, not the typical chicken ceasar) to burgers to chile verde to slow roasted meats and grilled meat/fish. Everyone at the table loved everything they got. The food was very well executed, was delivered in a reasonable time and our waiter and one other staff person checked in frequently to make sure all was well. For the excellent food, drinks and service, the bill was roughly 20% less than an equivalent restaurant would charge. Shame on me for taking so long to eat here. One should be aware that the Salty Sow is very noisy, which didn't bother us at all, but really it is probably the noisiest restaurant around. Not the place for a quiet meal, but it is perfect if you want lively atmosphere. We all agreed we love the Salty Sow and will be back soon!
(5)Dee D.
The food was excellent. I had the French Dip and my husband had the Lamb burger. Others in our party ate off the Gluten Free menu and loved it. The staff was friendly. Our waitress however was not very good, not awful. If we got her again I'd say something. Overall yummy.
(4)Joe R.
Great GREAT food and wonderful atmosphere. The bartender Jenna was awesome and fun to chat with. We split the rare roast beef sandwich and some sort of a pot roast style entree. Both were insane! Of course we did the fries which were decadent as can be and split a caramel custard for dessert. Everything exceeded our expectations. We'd tried going here once before but it was too crowded. We like to sit at the bar and you can catch them at a time when there isn't room but that's obviously the sign of a great place. Wonderful open concept kitchen where you can see them cooking everything and the deck has heaters and a WONDERFUL fireplace. Love this place. You will too.
(5)Lucy A.
EXCELLENT customer service and fantastic food!!
(5)Robbie G.
I don't want to "boar" you with a lengthy review, but I can't help but feel the need to sing the praises of this fine gastropub! If there's such thing as Hog Heaven, we found it here. We were fortunate enough to be right next to Salty Sow when we decided 1) we were ready for dinner, and 2) we didn't have any particular food or restaurant we were craving at the time. I remembered driving past it before, and that it was a place I had been wanting to try. Go me! We went inside and were greeted and seated promptly by the hostess. Hungry AND no wait? Win! The deco is modern with a farm/barn feel. Lots of wood finishes, open layout, large centrally-located bar, and of course, the obligatory pig (and rooster) paintings on the wall. So far, so good. We sat down and were greeted by our servers (one vet, one newbie). Guess what? It was happy hour, and we were provided with the appropriate menu. The beautiful thing about their happy hour is that you can get a number of things for $5 each (their "bites" and "small plates"). Did I mention the full bar? Yep--$2 off wells and their "Signature Sips." Bring me the rum, savvy? We started off with the truffle deviled eggs appetizer ($5). How do you make deviled eggs better, you ask? Well, my friend, let me enlighten you. You make them with a touch of truffle and top them with bacon bits. I felt like I was bi-winning by that point. Next up, duck fat fries. Duck. Fat. Fries. From this day forward, I will evermore be disappointed with every french fry I eat that isn't a duck fat french fry. Damn you, Salty Sow! You've ruined me! They are fried in duck fat (Captain Obvious to the rescue), then topped with a 110-minute egg and served with hollandaise sauce for dipping (think Benedict style). I'm fairly certain that by the time I got to the end, I had my nose in the plate and was "rooting" around for hidden morsels. Next came the main course, a trio of items we chose from the $5 selection to share. My wife picked the Honey Rosemary Dipped Fried Chicken (with Cat Head Sweet Potato biscuit), and I chose the Spit-Roasted Pork Taco (with sweet onion slaw, pickled onions, smoked tomato salsa, and cilantro aioli) and the Beef Shoulder Taco (with fried egg, arugula, and feta). Now, I preface this by saying I don't call myself the "Taco Destroyer" for nothing. Ask my wife and friends...I have an unhealthy obsession with tacos. These tacos were delicious. I ate half of each and (begrudgingly) gave the rest to my wife. OMG thank the gods I did. I've had chicken and biscuits. I've had chicken and waffles. I've never had this. My mouth waters and my stomach grumbles just thinking of that blend of salty and sweet, soft biscuit and crunchy breading, juicy chicken...........................................Â...Sorry! Drifted off there for a second fantasizing about it. I can neither confirm nor deny if I squealed while eating it. Is there such thing as tri-winning? Did I mention it was only $5 for happy hour...and enough to share???? Next stop, dessert. I have to admit, there was a problem with dessert--that problem being we couldn't decide between the bananas foster (think bananas foster, dipped and deep fried in a monte cristo like breading, topped with powdered sugar, and served with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream) and chocolate cake dessert (topped with whipped cream, raspberry sauce, and strawberries). How to solve the problem? Order both, naturally. Hey, if you're gonna go, go all out. Sound delicious? Multiply it by 10. Then you might be getting close. Maybe. Needless to say, we pigged out, thanked and tipped our waiters, and waddled to the car. Pig puns aside, I only have one regret about the Salty Sow--we lived in Phoenix for an entire year before finding it. My heart weeps to think of all those times I "settled" for a 4- or 5-star reviewed restaurant when I could have been dining here instead.
(5)Dan S.
I thoroughly enjoyed my meal at the Salty Sow in North Phoenix. I arrived during Happy Hour, but I was immediately drawn to two items not on the HH menu. First was the Bacon & Gruyère Crusted Bone Marrow. This was fantastic. I could have just eaten that all night. Yet there was an item on the specials menu that I couldn't pass up: Porchetta Cuban Panini. Now, I believe there is only one perfect sandwich on this planet: The Cubano Mixto. Salty Sow's Panini sandwich is a very tasty homage to this heavenly pressed sandwich of pork, ham, cheese, pickles, and mustard. They also added onions, but this can be forgiven. ;-) What made this sandwich amazing was their use of the porchetta and un-cured ham. As a special item, I didn't know how often they featured it, and I am very glad I tried it. The sandwich also came with their famous Duck Fat Fries. On this, I have to admit I don't understand why everyone raves about them. Are they delicious? Oh most definitely. Best pommes frites I think I've had. But that's sort of my point. They are just fries. Duck fat seems to bring nothing but maybe some extra crispiness to them. If you didn't tell me they were fried in duck fat, I'd think they were just fries. So, while very tasty, and unique as a side dish, I think this is really a novelty that one could eat once and then move on. In contrast, others might think the bone marrow is a novelty, but I would disagree and insist that they are worth the trip to Salty Sow alone. So, after two regular prices items, the bill was hefty. More than I'd usually pay, however both items were great and unusual so I can't fault them. I really only have ONE complaint: their hours. I'm only half-joking. They don't open until 4:30 PM. I have lived in this area almost two years and I have only just been to the restaurant for the first time tonight, because every time I've driven by until now, they have been closed, or very busy. Please, consider opening for lunch. Serve your Happy Hour menu as Lunch specials and I think everyone would be ecstatic. I know I would be.
(5)Christina B.
Food was great!! Would have given full stars but service was terrible. Table was dirty whole service it's to bad.
(2)Kelly V.
Great food and drinks although it gets extremely busy at happy hour. I was a bit disappointed to have made a reservation for my husband's and my anniversary dinner and be seated in the bar.
(4)Donny T.
Went here with a large group for a birthday. It was a fun and different setting and we all had a good time. Service was very good and the decor was fun. I especially love a show kitchen so you can see where your food is coming from. It is a completely exposed kitchen and was fun to watch the energy. Having said all of that, the reason it gets 4 stars instead of 5 is the food was good, but not great. I would have expected more pork dishes as expressed by several people in our party. Not even any kind of pork sandwich. I ended up getting the pork medallions which were good, just not great. All in all a nice experience and I would recommend it for something different.
(4)Jeremy P.
There's one sure-fire way to get me into a restaurant, and that is to serve a lamb burger. On the red meat scale, lamb may not rate as highly as elk or venison, but it certainly beats out boring old beef. Want a way to give your boring hamburgers a little bounce? Make it out of lamb. So, of course, I had to try this place out. I arrived during the peak of the Saturday dinner rush (either that or this place is doing very, very well), and sat at the bar. This gave me a perfect vantage point to view all the goings-on - the drink preparation, the hustle and bustle in a fast-moving kitchen, all the pomp and pretense of the well-to-do north Scottsdale crowd. This is clearly the most happening evening spot in the immediate vicinity. When my juicy, medium-rare lamb burger and duck fat fries arrived in front of me, I immediately transformed into a vulture. I drooled over my plate, my sensibilities comprised of satisfaction laced with empathy for my fallen prey. It would be impossible to portray the restraint it took to pace myself. I wanted to savor it, but I could not wait for the next bite. As the juices from the impeccably cooked ground lamb splashed upon my plate, adding an extra level to the flavor profile of my duck fat fries, I reflected on the handful of lamb burgers I had previously enjoyed. This one was definitely one of the best, if not the very best. It may even beat out that excellent lamb burger I had in Portland. I will admit, I have only eaten at Salty Sow but once, and it may seem premature to declare a verdict on a place after one visit. But one a place serves up such an excellent lamb burger, and there aren't any glaring problems with the dining experience, it deserves credit. This place is worth a visit or five.
(5)Matt D.
Two of my friends brought me here while I was in town for business and what an amazing meal we had. We started with the Charcuterie plate which had many house made meats of things I typically wouldn't eat but were prepared well and tasted amazing. I then got the night's special of Duroc Pork Chop which I had never had before and the meat was much more tender and soft compared to a normal pork chop. Our waiter was also very helpful and was very attentive to us and let us in on the history of the restaurant. I will definitely come back when I'm in Phoenix again especially for the great value that they offer.
(5)Sarah M.
Awesome restaurant! Great service, great food, great atmosphere! Happy hour is definitely the way to go! The deviled eggs are so creamy and so tasty! The fried chicken and biscuits were seasoned perfectly. You cannot go wrong with any of the choices on the menu everything is great! I definitely recommend everyone trying this place out, you will not be disappointed!
(5)Nick S.
My girlfriend and I came here to get appetizers and drinks and I couldn't have been more impressed. They have a great happy hour menu and even better signature drinks. I highly suggest the duck fat fries and chorizo stuffed mushrooms. Go here for great food, great drinks, and awesome service.
(5)Billy C.
Very good food and great service. We came here with some friends that recommended it to us a while back, finally they had enough waiting and took us. For appetizer, we ordered the chorizo stuffed mushrooms and they were VERY good. It came with some delicious bread (really good bread) For my meal, I ordered the Roast Beef french dip and it was delicious. A lot of meat, great portion, the au jus was also spot on. We will be back to try some new things on the menu
(4)Lauren A.
It was a busy Friday night and we showed up without a reservation so we had to wait about 30 minutes for our party of 5 to be seated. There was no kids menu so my son ordered off the appetizer menu and was quite happy with his deviled eggs. I shared my truffle fries with him which everyone at the table loved. The food was good and I tried a few new things like marrow and blackened red fish. The cocktails were fantastic and highly recommended. My only complaint was the noise level, we spent a lot of time just staring at each other because the noise level was so high we could hear each other. Despite that I would still go back.
(4)Heath L.
I have been here with my family several times. The staff is always pleasant and the food is delicious. Duck fat fries, pork belly, crispy chicken thighs are all wonderful. This is my favorite restaurant in the area.
(5)Carolyn B.
They are now dog friendly on the patio!!!!' I LOVE their happy hour menu and drinks, service is great- patio is to die for. They have live Music most nights on the patio but it was frustrating before they couldn't allow dogs- but now- 5 stars in my books they got dog friendly certified. Perfect date place, after work, or a fun/relaxing evening on the patio.
(5)Kristina L.
B&E...OMG! I've been here multiple times and the food has never disappointed. Drinks are good, food is fresh and delicious. Bacon & eggs entree, deviled eggs appetizer and that 110 minute egg over fries are just a few of my favorite things to order here.
(5)Greg B.
Food was awesome! Service was a complete disaster wrapped in a nasty ATTITUDE! Won't be going back. Done and Done!!
(3)Beth K.
We've been looking forward to trying this place for months and it did not disappoint. So tasty we came back two days in a row.
(4)Greg W.
Went for appetizers again. Samantha waited on us and did a great job. She loved the trout appetizer and catfish taco. I tried carnitas taco. Very disappointing. Overcooked, dry and chewy. Still a fan. Just won't order that.
(4)Natalie G.
We came here for happy hour, right when they opened one weekday. My husband had been there before on the patio and could only talk about the duck fat fries with the egg on top and the chill atmosphere. I wanted sushi, but because I love him ever so much, I gave in. So we sat at the bar and were greeted with a friendly duo of bartenders, who took care of our every query. I had a delicious Copper State mule that melted away my workday, as well as any thought of the sushi. Of course, we ordered their duck fat fries, which did not disappoint. Next came the honey rosemary fried chicken. SO delicious. I tend to forget how much I love fried chicken. Crispy and sweet with honey, plus that hint of rosemary.... it was amazing. The brussels sprouts were pretty good. Crispy, but I found myself picking around the raisins (we had leftovers of the brussels, which I ended up tossing into my scrambled eggs with havarti the next morning. SUPERB). With my love of eggs, it was necessary to have the truffled deviled eggs. This was the only downfall of the evening. Lots of truffle oil, the bits of bacon were soggy, and it tasted like there was no egg yolk at all in the deviled egg filling. It was missing the color and flavor that we were hoping for. Husband pretty much hated it, so we opted for another order of the fries, since he was feeling nervous about ordering the mousse appetizer (but that's the first thing I'm ordering the next time I'm in!). I noticed most, if not all, the tables were high tops. And they have some long tables that would be great for large parties. I like being able to see into the kitchen while they make everyone's food and I think it's interesting how all the servers are kind of dressed like they're all wearing a chef's jacket. Is that just me? I kept thinking the chef was personally checking on a couple tables before I caught on. One of our amazing bartenders told us about the porchetta that is made every Sunday and it sounded like perfection with a side of fingerling potatoes. So we'll be back soon to chill on their lovely patio with another mule and to eat too much amazing food. Very very soon.
(5)Kristen D.
We absolutely love this place!!! The Brussels sprouts are TO DIE FOR! You have to come here! Also a good HH until 630 if you make it out for a early dinner
(5)Joelle K.
Food and service were great! A couple of friends and I came in for happy hour and we pretty much tried everything on the food menu *oops*! I HIGHLY recommend the eggplant frites, truffled deviled eggs, and the honey Rosemary fried chicken! The cocktails were a little boozy, which makes for a better happy hour haha ;) The happy hour menu is a tad pricey but everything was delicious so we didn't have a problem paying over $70 for everything. We will definitely be back!
(5)Erika C.
Good food and great service. Food was well made and good portions. Ambience is very nice and seats are rather comfortable. They have large share tables which are great for groups. Definitely a great place for porc lovers!
(4)Jessica B.
The food was amazing and unexpected! The service was top notch! The place was slammed and everything came out on time. Our server Jackie was great!!!
(5)Sara F.
I had seen the Salty Sow while in Paradise Valley area, and I always wanted to try them out. So I scheduled my birthday dinner here and I was not disappointed!!! They had an unusual menu but I am pretty adventurous. We tried basically everything on the Happy Hour menu. I have to say the Rosemary Honey Chicken was by far my favorite!! I'm a country girl and fried chicken is my weakness!!! The duck fat fries were crispy and full of flavor and I loved the 110 minute egg on top. We also tried their meat and cheese tray( I can't remember the name exactly). I really enjoyed the goat and cow cheese blend, I even tasted some of the chicken liver pate and it was pretty good. All in all we had a great time and they gave us a huge table to ourselves (7 people). They even have live music on Thursday nights which is a huge plus in my book!!! I will definitely be back in the future!
(5)Taylor B.
Guuuuurrrrrl, I've been here a million times (remember this...it becomes important later). I dig this place like I built it myself. The trendy vibe and creepy ass pig paintings with human eyes, really makes the ambiance of this place fun. When I am trying to impress people, I take them here for Happy Hour. You wouldn't expect a place like this to share a shopping complex with the breastraunt, The Titled Kilt, or Walmart...or Michael's, the craft store. But through all that, the Sow shines as a fiery beacon that this neighborhood is worth it. The duck fat fries are killer. I don't always eat the egg they put on top, but the fries are outrageous. When I'm feeling the stress of life, I eat those suckers for Happy Hour. Unexpectedly, they have BOMB ASS tacos. I do not eat green food very often, because like many, I believe most of it to be rabbit food. HOWEVER, the brussel sprouts at the Sow slay meeeee. They are crispy leaves of perfection with some golden raisins and pecorino. I haven't met anyone who hasn't liked those little leafy bastards. The Sow does that right for sure. The bar set up is also excellent; people watching galore. I didn't give 5 stars because the menu feels stagnant. I stopped being impressed by the third visit, because there is rarely anything new, which is a bummer. THAT BEING SAID, I still go there, and I will keep going there, but not too often or I will feel the same tinge of disappointment when I see that things are exactly the same. Still delicious, but the same. AWESOME for date night, Happy Hour, or dinner to impress in-laws who love comfort food and delicious veggies.
(4)Colleen D.
I was so excited to try this place - and I can't believe how much my experience exceeded my expectations. From the moment we walked in - the hostess (Lauren) was super nice & allowed us to sit anywhere in the restaurant. We decided to sit outside. It was cold, but we had several servers & I believe the manager or owner set up the outdoor heaters immediately. Our server, Adam, knew the menu in and out and gave us great recommendations. The food...I'm not sure what to say except that its ridiculously delicious. Just go and try it! We'll be back tomorrow and probably at least once a week - I love this place. I'm so happy its right around the corner! Everyone was so nice and helpful, including another server (Michael). What a great restaurant experience! I'm looking forward to warmer weather and I hope will allow well behaved and super cute dogs on the patio :) Then I'll be there every day......
(5)Barb G.
Salty Sow is a jewel in the neighborhood. The food us gourmet quality so the folks n the neighborhood don't have to drive North or to South Scottsdale. Absolutely eat here.
(5)B D.
After reading the good and bad reviews, my husband and I decided to try it anyway figuring at the very least, we could grab a drink and an appetizer if nothing seemed appealing to us or if it was really overpriced. The menus had a printing date of June 2013, so I'm guessing they have adjusted their prices according to the market and the complaints. A Peach Ale from Four Peaks was $5 ($4 on reverse HH) instead of the $7 I was expecting based upon another review. Good to know they seemingly listen to folks. The decor/ambience is pretty awesome and fills a void this area has been lacking. Our server was extremely friendly and on top of things (minus one thing I'll note below). We ordered the 110-minute egg duck fat fries as an appetizer. They were good, but you have to mix the fries into the eggs, dip the fry into the egg and then into the sauce served on the side for the flavors to mesh well. I wouldn't dip a fry straight into the sauce. As their name indicates, the sauce is really salty on its own. Extremely good when dipped right. We also ordered (from the reverse happy hour menu) a pork taco and the open-faced BLT to split. The taco (yes, only one per order) is a pretty good size and was decent. The pork was really smoky and smoked maybe a little too long because it was on the verge of being dry. (Sidenote- we own our own smoker and are particular about how we like our smoked meats to be.) The open-faced BLT was too much for us. We had to ask for a steak knife to cut through it. It was good, but, we were pretty disappointed that the menu didn't state that it came with french fries (or any side for that matter...it appeared to be an a la carte dish)-- nor did our server bother to tell us it came with a huge portion of fries. Why on earth would we want MORE fires when we had your 110-minute egg french fry appetizer? We didn't even touch one of them...such a waste of food. Had we known, we would have definitely asked to sub it out with a side salad, even if it cost an extra buck or two. We eat pretty healthy in general and so it was our "cheat day," but, it was way too much fried food on one plate, even for a cheat day. The bacon was really crispy, which my husband liked. I like mine more grizzly/less done. The tomato in the BLT is a fried green tomato and is really good. They have a great patio for Fall/Spring if you are ever in need of a good patio to enjoy the day on. All in all, we decided we would be back but it would most likely be for happy hour drinks and an appetizer rather than an entire meal. Not bad, but a little too much of a fried/fatty menu for us personally. Note- there are some healthy options on the menu, but some of them have random things in them that I'd personally like to modify out. They won't let you modify SOME of the dishes, which prevented us from ordering those specific things. I'd recommend at least trying this spot out, though.
(4)patricia o.
Amazing! My husband and I have recently dined several times at the Salty Sow. We have been well treated by the fantastic bartender, Brian. He is so thoughtful, professional, and attentive to his customers. The drinks are fantastic and made with care. The roast beef sandwich is to die for. Last night, Beth Cochran introduced herself and also made us feel so welcome. I can't say enough positive things about my experience at this restaurant.
(5)Jennifer C.
My father is super picky..he likes all of 3 restaurants in this town...he LOVED this place. But it wasn't just the food...our waiter Tony was awesome. My dad turned to me and said: "that's the kind of guy that gets a great tip even if the food is bad" great decor, great menu..great drinks. excellent happy hour...I can't wait to go back!
(5)NO C.
My Mom and I, hit up this place for a girls lunch. We loved the atmosphere. We sat on the patio and the traffic from Cactus was not an issue at all. We split the prime rib sandwich and the Caesar salad. Both were very good. Service was spot on as well. We will definitely be back.
(4)Karen H.
I was excited to try this restaurant which is so close to my house. We parked the car and walked to the front door and before walking into the restaurant was greeted with protesters with pictures of pig guts and the heinous treatment of animals as well as the posters of meat is murder. After entering we walked over to the bar and was promptly told by the hostess that she would be glad seat us. I explained that we wanted to eat at the bar but she said she the are no open seats and she would seat us. Once we were seated we were presented with menus. I could only find two things that sounded appetizing. When I asked the waiter do you have anything like a hamburger his response was no, but we do serve lamb burgers. We finally settled on some chicken thighs and a piece of pork. Food was good, but very expensive, and that was the happy hour menu. I don't expect we will be back anytime soon. Not our cup of tea.
(3)Kim B.
What I like about this place is it's uniqueness. Situated in a weird location between Walmart and Tilted Kilt you wouldn't expect an upscale place like this. That being said, since its upscale, beware it is pricey for sure. It can cost around $100 for 2 ppl b/c portions are small. The items I had were either hit or miss, but boy were the hits good. They try to order locally which is good and everything seemed really fresh. I had 4 peaks peach ale (which is delicious) and a pomegranite mixer drink that was also very refreshing and tasty. We got their french fries which had eggs on top-good, but the tarragon dipping sauce was bad (like pine needles). I also had the braised pork with mashed potatoes -simply delicious with perfectly tender cooked meat. The salmon was also perfectly cooked with a nice crust on top, but I wasn't crazy about the sauce it came with -blah and fatty tasting. The desert (fried cheesecake and ice cream) was delicious, but not as unique as the rest of the meal I've had it at other places for less and just as good.
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