Salt Tavern Review

Salt Tavern

2127 E Pratt Street  

Baltimore, MD 21231
(410) 276-5480

http://www.salttavern.com

Salt Tavern is nestled in the heart of Baltimore’s Butcher Hill.  The restaurant is located on the bottom floor of an old corner row home.  If you drive by too fast you might miss it.  The food is best described as American Comfort food with a strong Asian and French flair.  Many of the dishes are robust and heavy, which simply warm the soul.  Salt is a small eatery barely seating 50 people.  We highly recommend making a reservation.  Salt Tavern is not on Opentable table so you will have to call them to make your reservation.  The décor is warm and sophisticated.  Exposed brick walls and large open windows looking out onto the street, create a warm and cozy atmosphere, while the navy blue and lime green paint and decorations create a modern and sophisticated charm.  There is a large bar in the front room that is often teaming with people eating and enjoying time with friends.  Parking is a BEAR at this restaurant.  We circled the block for 45 minutes trying to find a parking space.  They do not have valet and there are no parking lots or garages in the area.  It’s all neighborhood street parking.  The service at Salt is good.  We have been going for a few years now and the same wait staff is still there.  As is typical with all good restaurants, the chef hosts a seasonal menu.  It changes with what’s fresh and new from the local farmers and markets.  The prices at Salt Tavern are moderate.  You can expect to spend about $50 per person for a 3 course meal.  We recommend Salt as a great place to eat with friends for dinner or for a date night.  Overall we give Salt Tavern ♪♪♪♪.

Cape May Fluke Cerviche

Fluke has a heavy fishy flavor which Melissa loves.  The chef complimented the raw fish with a citrusy sauce which added a wonderful sweetness and tartness.  The cilantro opened and awakend the pallet, giving this dish a wonderful freshness, and adding a delicious floral overtone.  This dish was light, bright and airy while still remaining wintery.  It was wonderful and unlike anything we have ever had before.      

Pork Belly Confit with Duck Egg

Imagine French toast made with Brioche with a soft boiled duck egg inside.  Then set a rich, charred hunk of bacon (or in this case pork belly) on top and drizzle the whole thing with maple syrup.  That’s exactly what this chef did.  This dish was so rich, warm and delicious.  The play on textures was amazing, crunchy to soft to creamy…Heaven! 

Chili Glazed Tiger Fish

We had never tasted tiger fish before; it is reminiscent of Rock fish.  It has a flaky white flesh that it nice and firm.  The use of ingredients created a sweet and savory combination that was perfection.  He also added a BBQ pork belly and lentils that made this dish amazing.  It was such a warm and delicious dish. 

Rabbit Confit with Pasta

This meal was the epitome of comfort food.  Fresh homemade pasta with confit’ed rabbit and large chunks of Parmesan cheese made for a foodies paradise.  This dish was warm, rich and soothing.  It tasted like something a grandma would make.  It was perfect for a cold winter’s night. 

Peanut Butter Tart

This tart was surprising because it looked much heavier than it was.  The peanut filling was super light, almost like a mousse.  The crust was a bit too heavy and the chocolate was a bit too thick considering how light the peanut butter filling was, but we forgave the chef for his oversight. 

Goat Cheese Donuts with Lavender Scented Honey

I know this dessert sounds crazy…but trust us you don’t want to miss out on this.  These little cheesy treasures are AMAZING!  They are warm, soft and savory.  The lavender honey is hot and sweet.  The combination of salty and sweet is enough to make you smack somebody.  The espresso ice cream is wonderful because it allows you to clean your pallet after each bite.  This is one of our all time favorite desserts.