We ordered two salads and a smash burger. After about 40 minutes I had to find a server to ask about the status of our food. The owner himself came over to tell us we were next. That they were really busy. That we wouldn't "understand ". That they were changing shifts. Had a lot of orders etc. not once did he simply say "sorry". "Someone should have kept you updated" etc. my sister said that if someone had simply just told us they were behind we'd be fine but sitting here that long with no update was frustrating. That if just anyone had said they were behind we'd get it. Again he deflected then said "what do you want me to do, rub your feet?" I think the three of us just stared at him. Did you really just say that? We weren't really complaining about the time We've eaten out knowing that because of shortages the world is different. But we've never just sat for so long without anyone stopping by with some update. That was all. And now to have the owner being so condescending. Wow. read more

The location of this restaurant is its biggest asset. There's a large patio overlooking the river and there are trees making shade for the tables along the railing. A must when it's hot. The remaining tables have umbrellas. There are also tables inside and under a metal roof overlooking the patio. It's a lot cooler under the roof. I ordered a black and blue burger. I asked if the patty could be cooked medium and was informed all burgers are cooked to well done. She wasn't kidding. There's WELL done and then there's well DONE. I got the latter. Every ounce of moisture was cooked out of this poor meat patty. The bacon was also well DONE. My mates burger was in the same condition. The two waitresses working the patio were awesome. Only compliments there. At the end of your meal they verbally give you the bill total. No ticket. Ours was pretty simple to add up as we only ordered two items but I can see where this would be a problem under different circumstances. I'm sure this practice is mandated by management and not the wait staff. Another odd thing they do (probably also mandated by management) is ask if you need cutlery. I don't think I've ever been asked that before. All in all I probably wouldnt return except for drinks. It is after all, a great patio. read more

Thia is a burger joint but they won't cook to order. our burgers were well done, dry. the onion rings were not tasty, bland and chewy. We used to go often but the menu / management(?) changed. we won't be going back. read more

Such friendly folks here. We enjoyed a nice snack and a chat. It's nice to have specials like the potstickers.

We've been here before for drinks and sat out on the patio & it's a great location! We came here after Joyful Journey's hot springs ravenous! The ladies we talked to at the springs steered us clear of this place & suggested the Fritz but that doesn't open till 4 so we decided to start here until the Fritz opens. This is not the typical foodie place we gravitate towards but pubs/sports bars have their place. The location is pretty, it has an island feel with their Bob Marley music playing which I like. We got the goodness mixed fried zucchini, mushrooms & pickles which was hot, fresh & hit the spot. And we got a double smash burger & that was really good too! The service was prompt & friendly. I'm sure we'll keep visiting as long as we come to Salida since they're pet friendly on the patio too. read more

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Bad service and attitudes Been here from out of town 3 times now 1st time was on a busy weekend so I was very patient and actually went somewhere else because I couldn't get service but I fully understood that they were overwhelmed 2nd time not busy but still couldn't get a beer 3rd time I lost my patience when a manager told me I was at a closed bar ( where people were sitting ) and I needed to go to the front bar to get served this was after I stood there for 5 mins , it was on a Monday afternoon and maybe 30% of the tables had people seated Manager was sitting with friends and laughed as he walked up to them saying " she was standing at a closed bar and wanted a beer ? Since I went to the bar to get a beer the waitress ghosted us read more

Great food great location great people great music... A fun local spot too, and right on the river read more

Good service. Good food. Good live music. Dancing. Indoor seating. Outdoor seating with heat lamps. River runs alongside our back. Good hang out or meet up spot. read more

Not only did we wait 30 minutes for our drinks, 45 for our food, and 30 for our bill, the menu was small, all the food we got was gross, and everyone near us seemed to have the same experience. Fuck this place read more

I had the mushroom and Swiss burger that was on special, probably the best burger I've had in Salida. The bar and wait staff were great and it's plenty of room with TV's for sports and a nice outdoor area on the River. My only complaint was the draft beer was a little on the warm side. read more

Can't beat sitting near the water! Excellent atmosphere here. We just got a bunch of apps and we're happy with the quality.

GREAT place to eat. Good alcoholic drink options as well. Some nights they even have live music from local artists!

Average food, weak drinks, poor service. I get it, there's an employee shortage. Not really my problem. Having the bus boy toss menus at you and the waitress only visit you to take your order is unacceptable. After 35 minutes of waiting I had to hunt the waitress down to pay the tab. Ridiculous. Now for the food, I can boil wings and toss them in Crystal hot sauce all day. I use the same recipe. But generally I bake them before I toss them. This is apparently not the case here. They boil and toss. At least make an attempt at cooking the food properly. Terrible. Partially cooked chicken is irresponsible. They shouldn't be in business... read more

This restaurant has a great location by the river. We came in for lunch with no reservations and didn't have any trouble getting seating. There were a couple of different servers who helped us and one was really friendly while the other not so much. There were a lot of people watching football, so probably a good place to go for that. We did enjoy our food. read more

Great patio, right by the river, with excellent drink specials and fantastic service. I highly recommend Kensey to wait on you, she was a delight. Make this a Sunday stop! read more

Hamburger was over cooked. Ordered a gyro without onions and had to send it back. Atmosphere was great music was cool. Fooduse to be better. Servers are always attentive. read more

Food was okay at best, very basic nothing too exciting. However the service was awful. Our server never checked up on us or gave us refills on our drinks. Honestly wouldn't go back here. The only bright side to this place is the location on the river. Good luck here read more

Each time I've been here, the food has been consistent. Wings were clearly homemade. Burger was juicy and nicely cooked to medium with a fresh bun. My favorite is the portabella gyros; now that's excellent. There was one time I was unimpressed with the waitstaff. That woman is no longer employed at High Side. Everyone else made up for her poor performance. The owners working alongside their team really impresses me. Good job! Thank you, Bill read more

Mushroom Gyro! Interesting food to tackle as a veggie version but they pulled it off. The key to a gyro is a nice soft pita, which they pulled off. The feta was pungent and the veggies fresh. Granted, nothing has the texture of gyros, but some nice garlicky mushrooms on a soft pita? Sign me up! read more

Super great place! Wonderful people watching on the river & nice happy hour 3-4:30. We stopped in twice on our trip. The fries, edamame & cauliflower wings were tasty as was the beer. The hostess is a sweetheart. Be sure to come early. The second time we came, it was shift change so service wasn't as great. Even though we got there at 4:25, our waitress was busy & didn't get to us until 4:31. We only got a dollar off our beers & paid regular price for our appetizers. Totally on us for coming in at this time & our waitress apologized for missing us. We will visit again. read more

High Side Bar & Grill is the latest to occupy this tragic riverfront property. Some have said this location is cursed, however it simply boils down to running a tight business. High Side has taken the time to update the outdoor space making it a very inviting place for a summertime cocktail by the river. The owners are locals and take absolute pride in what they do. Although only having been open for a few days, their "soft opening" turned in to a full-blown open. Servers were consistent and prompt. Bar service was very speedy considering an overwhelming amount of drink orders. Their menu is currently limited to a selection of appetizers, salads, sandwiches and smashburgers. I've heard nothing but great things about the food. Myself, I've had the sweet and spicy sesame wings on three different occasions and can say they are hands-down the best wings in Salida, shoot, even Chaffee County. They even have pickled eggs! Oh for true out-of-town bar-goers, they have Fernet Branca... the only bar in Salida that has it.. Don't think these guys will be going anywhere for a long time. read more

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horrible service got treated like we had the plaque after I found a fly in our drink . the food was awful the brisket sandwich was upsold as GREaT and was awfull the barbecue sauce was basically like vinegar ketchup loaded on the brisket wS way dry n over done never again will even consider and we r local . no handi cap access to the outdoor seating and once I told the waitress the sandwich was not good at all and I only tasted it once , she turned her back on us and never came back to the table n charged us for the sandwich instead of helping find a better dish or solution thanks for the memories low quality all the way around sad read more

The Ruby Ray cocktail is fabulous and the view can't be beat. Wishing for a successful run for High Side! read more

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Food was quite nice - however, the service was terrible with the exception of Jayden. She was very friendly and on point with service. The others seemed put-out. read more

We always come to sit by the river here at High Side on our way through Salida. I was psyched to try the locally made veg burger and the daily special of Hawaiian macaroni salad . The salad was really salty and my burger was burned- hubby had a good fish sandwich though. Won't keep me from returning but definitely an off day for High Side. read more

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Quiet riverside patio, great service during a weekday happy hour, delicious smash burger and top notch wings. Will be back for sure. read more

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Fantastic spot with great food, beautiful views and even better people! Buffalo cauliflower wings? Awesome! Turkey club? Delicious! Ham and bean soup? Yum! Stop by. You won't be disappointed. And it's open late. read more

Always come back here. I love the Mediterranean pie but as a pasta instead. Portions are generous. Their hot oil is super good. Great street front. Staff is always attentive and friendly here. I like the shopping nearby and always make an excuse to stop by when in town. Absolutely recommend! read more

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Great food, great service, great drinks! We ordered the fried pickles and wings (Buffalo and lemon pepper) and it was delish!

The cheese curds are SO GOOOOOD. We loved our burgers, and the vibe of this place was so casual and fun. We loved our waitress (wish I had her name) and loved all of the action around the river. read more

This is my favorite spot to eat when I'm in town. Friendliest staff, best food, and kid friendly, but with the best adult beverages! Love the wings and burgers. The view is pretty spectacular too. read more

After a long drive back from A mountain getaway, we stopped in Salida and had seen some great reviews of this place. Stopped in and were immediately impressed with the scenery, the art outside, the chill vibe inside, then the amazing back patio next to the Arkansas River. We were served quickly and with super friendly staff who you felt you nines for a long time - made me feel like a local. They were extremely accommodating to my daughter who has severe food allergies. Food was great, on point, their fresh squeezed grapefruit drinks were top-notch (had to get two!), and loved their poke bowls (having lived in Hawaii myself). Will definitely stop in again next time we come through the area. Thanks High Side! read more

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Great location right at the beginning of the whitewater park in Salida. Got to hear some live music again. The food was good and the service was excellent! I highly recommend! read more

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Really enjoyed the convenience of high side bar & grill with their later evening hours! Perfect for a late night dinner after a long day on the river. Also was glad they had vegetarian and GF options :) read more

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We live here and first time back in awhile. Our waitstaff were both really good at their jobs. Pleasant and helpful. The food was not great! Gray burger, so overdone and absolutely no flavor. The margaritas we ordered were too sweet and as far as I can tell, very little tequila. The food used to be better. Probably not going back for awhile if at all. Sorry to write this! read more

The wait staff was incredibly rude and unprofessional. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone.

Been here a couple times, food isn't bad, the outdoor patio area is nice, it sits off the river and they have live music. Went last night, they use the Toast system to check out customers, which is where the problem comes in, the bartender preset the tip, which ultimately is theft, I've had to fire servers for doing that. A good server/bartender doesn't have to steal tips, they're earned, not stolen. So just a heads up when checking out, make sure they haven't preset your tip. Being honest and having integrity is an important characteristic to have... read more

I'll start with the positives. The food is actually pretty good. Standard sports bar fare but done well. The beer selection is nice and you really can't beat the atmosphere amazing patio and river right out the back. So wait that's all great. Why 3* The service is not good. We saw the waitstaff once in an hour. No drink refills no ability to add another of the delicious brews. And finally the reason for the the review. Caution for vegans/gluten free I very much appreciate the servers honestly but when my daughter (who has celiacs among other allergies) asked after a few of the menu items it became clear that this place is not allergy friendly. We went ahead and ordered intending to eat quickly and leave to get her something. That proved to be problematic as once our food showed up we didn't see another server for 30-45 long thirsty minutes when we paid and left. It was pretty busy but there were plenty of servers to handle the crowd we seemed to have sort of been forgotten. Overall We won't be returning and hopefully if you are considering this place for a mixed allergy need group I can save you from a similar experience. read more

High Side Bar & Grill is absolutely the best of Salida! Amazing food specials, full bar, best location in Salida and the service is alway on point! LOVE THIS PLACE read more

To start I am 61 years old and never had a more rude waitress in my life. Just so management knows who it was. She was the one with short black and blue hair. The younger girl who brought our drinks, food, and cleaned out table was awesome. The food was great, but we almost walked out at first interaction. I would recommend restaurant but avoid blue haired waitress. read more