It was out first visit here, and it was nice. Location wise it is in the heart of Edmonds on Main Street, within a few minutes of the beach. Externally and the interior has a modern and simple aesthetic. There was free parking on the street, but definitely not a lot of it and nothing designated for the restaurant, like in the back. So either carpool or try to get here sans car preferably. We had a reservation for seven, arrived early and were seated a little bit after seven. So that was pretty good. Our service was fairly average. It took a while to get our orders, after that about a twenty to thirty minute wait on the food, which came out all at once. Then a while to check out. Our waters were refilled once, but our table was kept clean. I would say per average service wise, nothing epic or memorable or personable to that degree. Food was plated beautifully. Appetizers are perfect portions but not necessarily perfect for sharing. Prices around 10-40 per item so upper part of medium pricing. Menu was very brief with a focus on steak and seafood. They do have a cocktail menu here, so that is pretty awesome. Overall everything tasted pretty great. There wasn't anything I didn't like. I might come back here to try something from the entrees to see how it compares. read more

Salt and Iron - Lemon chiffon cake - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

I devoured this plate so fast it was delicious! The flavor was amazing, portion size was great and presentation was beautiful. The restaurant was packed, so the service was a bit slow... but our server was kind and knowledgeable. I would come back for a nice occasion and probably order this exact thing again. Loved the plates too. read more

Salt and Iron - Prawn risotto - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Sad!!! Had high hopes for this restaurant. Come here if you want inattentive yet rushed, non-service. Frigid hostess gave us the most Unwelcome. Might as well ordered our meal to go. It was a Birthday celebration disaster. Food was barely adequate. Waiter was awkward and then completely absent. They were aware of my mothers birthday and they didn't even offer for us to order a dessert , but happily brought boxes for us to leave while we were still eating. We really wanted to love this restaurant but will most likely never return. Good Luck read more

Service was great, so I had to give 3 stars. Our waiter was awesome. However, The food was mid..I was expecting so much more. I really love bone marrow and order it at pretty much every restaurant, but for some reason Salt and Iron didn't produce. We also had the shrimp n risotto which was also subpar..no flavor. Same with the seafood plate sadly no flavor. The best diwas a small filet with mash under the apps section. Overall, ambiance was nice just wish food was better. read more

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I highly recommend coming here for their happy hour! The oysters are less than $2 and the happy hour menu is amazing! We got the steak salad and burger to start, thinking that it would be small portions, but they were full size and generous portions! The oysters were also super fresh and delicious. I would definitely come back for the happy hour again. read more

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We went back to give Salt and Iron another chance after Robert, the manager reached out to me. We had a fantastic meal. We started out with the bone marrow and the truffle fries. I had never had bone marrow before and wasn't sure if I would like it. It was delicious. The fries were great, I really liked the roasted garlic with them. I chose the steak salad for dinner, my wife got the truffle risotto with steak, and our niece got the pork chop. Everything was delicious. For dessert, we split the rhubarb sherbet. The service was fabulous and the entire meal was great. I'm looking forward to going back and trying the black cod and the seafood chowder. read more

Food average. Service slow but great ambiance and great front host. We had the small filet. Just ok. My hubby got the squash and prawn risotto. All average sadly. read more

Had a wonderful first time at this restaurant last night. Excellent service. Started with oysters, small but fresh and served perfectly. Then moved on to a Citrus Salad with Fog Cheese which was bright, had a lot of complex flavors snd presented well. Then the pork chop special with the surf and turf add on. The presentation snd the scallops, shrimp, green beans and potatoes were excellent. The pork chop was good, however slightly over cooked. Wine and cocktails were also very good snd seemed reasonable for the price. All in all a very nice experience and would highly recommend. We will be going back soon for the seafood pot which looked amazing! Not real excited about a 3% surcharge added to the bill. I still can't figure out why high end restaurants are doing that. I get that COVID costs everyone, but if you want to rebuild business then don't do add-on fees. If you h lave to change your prices then do so, but don't sneak in add on costs at the end. All it does is leave your servers with potentially lower tip percentages and the customer with a negative last impression. Thanks again for a great experience. read more

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I let the restaurant know my partner and I had just gotten eloped and we were celebrating the special occasion. The hostess sweetly acknowledged us. However, after the amount we spent on a celebratory dinner, we were saddened to not even be sent a dessert or a champagne to celebrate our waiter did not seem to care . Not the place for special occasions. read more

I have been coming to Salt and Iron for several years and it never disappoints. I would love some more vegan options, especially for brunch, but do love the grain bowl (no eggs). It's more substantial than I expected and is super tasty. The bartender also makes a great iced americano with a bit of homemade vanilla syrup and oatmilk. My husband and kids love the cinnamon roll (it's huge!) and the Benedicts. I worried about bringing my young kids in, but it is very kid friendly and the staff are super accommodating. Love this spot! read more

Nice cozy and warm atmosphere. It is a dim area. Only one bathroom area for both men and women diners of about 60 (based on my observation) . So be aware if you drink a lot of water and/or have many drinks, you might have to wait like I did. Indoor and outdoor seating and there's also an area for a bar. People can reserve a table before hand to prevent waiting. Not so much socially distance (tables within 6 feet apart), mask required. Smoked salmon $18 with bread, pickles and onions is very delicious and great. I was craving for some smoked salmon and it definitely hit the spot. Not too salty and did not leave an aftertaste. A dozen oysters $3-4 each are what it's expected, fresh and delicious especially with the red sauce and lemon it comes with. Wild King Salmon $35. Beautiful display with salmon, mashed potatoes, vegetables blend. Very unique not the traditional separation with the food. The taste is delicious with the blend of the mash potatoes and vegetables (spinach, string beans, tomatoes, olives). I believe there is also red vinaigrette dressing mixed in. It's probably my best salmon dish I've tasted and seen. Seafood Pot $32. Delicious palate with a mixture of shrimp, muscles, clams, potatoes, onions and corn. Didn't eat too much since it was my dates dish. Waiter Ryder is exceptionally good. Very pleasant, comes back regularly to check up on us, has a 'smiling eyes' appearance and is very professional. Overall grade 9/10 due to the deliciousness and display of their food, and great customer service. It would be 10/10 if the host didn't mention that we had to leave our table 8:15pm because another group reserved the table (however Ryder stated that we didn't have to rush and the host that I talked to was mistaken, wish I knew earlier since I didn't feel rushed before hand) and only one bathroom for both men/women. read more

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Salt & Iron lives up to the hype. Made a reservation for 6 and was seated promptly. The hostess was lovely and personable and lead us to a cozy booth meant for two. The oysters were phenomenal, the bone marrow was absolutely divine. I had the pork chop which was a bit tougher than I liked but the flavor was nothing short of spectacular. Will absolutely recommend this spot to others. read more

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Salt and Iron used to be the place I took friends for special occasions, in the knowledge that dinner would be something interesting and very good. Last night's dinner of mussels and clams (virtually all mussels; I counted three very small clams) was good but not the wow! expected. The Alaska Wild Salmon was Freezer Tame Salmon - very little flavor and rather chewy. The red sauce seemed overpowering and did not get along with the faint flavor of the salmon. Nice waitstaff. Very expensive given the quality. And very, very noisy. I'll come back, based on past experience, but if there is no improvement... read more

Updated review 10/25/18: Visited on a Sunday afternoon around 3:30pm this time and was surprised to find it completely packed with many tables with kids. We sat in the bar area this time and tried out the happy hour thinking it would be quicker to be on our way if we didn't wait for a table to open up. Unfortunately with only two people working the back area the service was still quite slow. I waited about 15 minutes before I could even flag down a server to refill my water glass at one point. The young folks they have working here are really sweet but could use a little more attention to detail - keeping water glasses full is one of the first lessons in Restaurant Service 101 and they should really be on top of that. Ideally any floaters should be in charge of refilling water around the whole restaurant. But as for food, the oysters were pure perfection! The server convinced us to try the seasonal dessert and we are so glad he did - it was delectable! I will have to come back to try out their brunch so I can see what other delicious menu options are available - I have heard wonderful things about it! read more

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We visited Salt and Iron for Father's Day brunch. The food was excellent and they ensured our children felt a part of the meal. A mistake was made in that I was brought the wrong main course, but they profusely apologized and with care, made me the correct entree. Afterwards, the manager even called to apologize for the mistake. This is our first time in years that there has ever been an order mistake and they went above and beyond to make things right. We will be back for our next special meal! read more

First time experience was amazing! A cozy feel with great service! Food was even better than we expected! We've had similar items at other restaurants but the flavors to these dishes here at Salt and Iron were spectacular! read more

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I ordered the s&I burger which wasn't too bad but nothing special really. The mashed potatoes however, are excellent! Super garlicky and buttery! Their oysters are fresh too, but they didn't have their full selection available, also they're nearly $4 a pop, which is definitely on the higher end. read more

Salt and Iron - Mashed Potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Amazing!! When I told my wife that I want to take her on a date, she suggested this place in Edmonds. I don't usually come to Edmonds because I have no business down here but I trusted her and decided to give this place a try. It was happy hour and they had a lot of different options on the menu. The drinks were ok but the food was amazing!! Amazing!! We had 2 beef sliders and 1 steak slider along with the herb fries and I am honestly lost for words. How does a place like this prepare a food this good, this is a perfect example of how you shouldn't judge a book by its cover. I will def. be coming to this place again in the near future. And also, the service was beyond expectations and we couldn't be any happier. And dogs not allowed inside, just as an FYI, our little puppy waited outside. read more

Salt and Iron - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

While we are visiting in Seattle we ate here! Great place, indoor is beautiful and food is amazing. All the staff are nice and they care so much for their customers. It is the ultimate surf Abd turf restaurant! Also the city beautiful . read more

Salt and Iron - Salt and Iron 16 oz ribeye steak! Comes with two scalps and two prawns over mash potato - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Party of 7 at 7 on a Wednesday night. We were able to get reservations the same day. We sat outside at a picnic table covered with the heat lamp. Same great service and same great food. Consistency is key. Also got some great cocktails. read more

Salt and Iron - Soft shell crab sandwich and fries - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

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My husband and I came in on a weeknight without a reservation and were promptly seated. Starving, we ordered steaks and salads and drinks which were all amazing. The place was bright, busy, and clean and our server was very attentive. I definitely look forward to dining here again. read more

Every time we visit Salt and Iron, they never disappoint. Food has been excellent with great portions to go around. It's usually pretty packed, but somehow, we never seem to wait for more than 15min here. Service is great. Everyone is quite attentive and quick. read more

Great locally owned place with well done food and exceptional service. Can be a bit noisy when full...though you could also call it energetic. A fantastic place the seafood pot is dynamite read more

Oysters ... good! Chowder ... good! Steak and Crab .... FANTASTIC! I went all out with this meal and enjoyed every serving. It was a nice place just right off the ferry. Great stop right before OR when you return. read more

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I have been to Salt and Iron previously for dinner and really enjoyed it. This was my first time having brunch here and I look forward to going back. I was in need of booking a brunch for a larger party and they were very accommodating and also took reservations which can be hard for groups of 6 or more. The service was great and the food was delicious! I got the bacon Benedict and then a few people for the avocado toast. We also orders seasonal fruit fritters for the table which are a must! They have a great selection of breakfast cocktails, mimosas and coffee as well. read more

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Awesome spot that had a great date night vibe, but also doubles as a more upscale chill spot with friends. The ambiance was perfect for my wife's and my anniversary, but also seemed on point for the group of colleagues a few tables away meeting for drinks. Great food (the oyster spread was fantastic) and most notably the service was impeccable! And I hear they have a killer brunch menu which we will definitely be back for! read more

Salt and Iron - 5 types of oysters and salmon tartare - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

Met a friend for lunch. She lives close by and she doesn't like spicy or many ethnic foods. So I decided to make it simple and make sure we eat someplace where she would be able to find food she likes. Husband & I had never been to this place so we decided this could be a good place to meet. We always thought it was more of a steak kind of place. Much to our surprise, they do have quite a variety of foods. I ordered a bowl of the seafood chowder. Husband ordered the SW tortilla soup. Our friend ordered a salad. It was a cool Summer day and I didn't see anyone sitting inside so we decided to eat inside. They do have outside seating, but the temperature outside was in the low 60's. Everything seemed clean. Employees were masked and wore gloves. Tables are all socially distant. Staff were all very pleasant. We sat there for 2 1/2 hours talking & getting updated with each other. No one bothered us except to bring more coffee & water. Our waitress did make a point several times to say we could stay as long as we wanted and didn't have to rush off. So we did, stay that is! We will definitely come back! I saw a few other things on the menu I would love to try. read more

Great food and atmosphere was quant with great vibe. Have a special occasion or just celebrating give Salt and Iron a chance to rock the taste buds. read more

I used to live in Edmonds back in the 90s and frequented El Puerto. Years pass and I start hearing about this new restaurant called Salt and Iron, which happens to be exactly where El Puerto used to be! Salt and Iron is definitely it's own restaurant and it stands on it's own two feet very well. I took my husband here for his birthday and we both had a wonderful dinner! It was a Monday but it was packed! We were lucky to get a table. Busy as they were the servers were pros and took excellent care of us. We started with mussels and clams, which were fresh and delicious! And he also started with oysters in a half shell, which I was too nervous to try but he said they were great. He ordered an old-fashioned and I had a yummy spritz non-alcoholic drink that I ended up spilling all over our table when I broke my glass. I was so embarrassed but the staff were totally chill about it and quickly cleaned up my mess and brought us fresh new tableware. For our main course he ordered the scallop dish and I ordered the salt and iron with 10 inch flat iron steak. We enjoyed our meals and enjoyed sampling each other's meal too. I asked for medium steak and it was perfect! Juicy and tender with pesto sauce. The prawns were fresh and tasty, the broccolini delicious and the mashed potatoes were awesome! For dessert we ordered macaroons and 20 year aged Tawny port. I don't usually like macaroons but these were really good! The port was so smooth and sweet I licked the glass clean. Bottom line this was a pricey but very well worth it dinner. Location is great, food and service are amazing! I cannot recommend it enough. We'll be back! read more

Our first time here and it did not disappoint! Right in the heart of downtown Edmonds, we had reservations at 8pm, we arrived 15minutes early and they told us we would be seated at 8PM but we only waited 10mins before they called us in so that was nice! It was a busy weekend in Edmonds, I think there was a concert going on, there was no parking but we found one and the walk to the restaurant was no more than 5 minutes. The air smelled of seafood, the sun was setting, it almost felt 'normal' to me (post pandemic so it was nice to see smiling faces again) The restaurant was a tight squeeze but it was pretty much at capacity, it was loud but not a big deal, I was still able to hear what my husband was saying without him shouting. Our table was at the bar, it was really cool to see the kitchen, they had a huge open, window and you can see the back the of the house cooking! The menu was pricey - BUT worth it. The cocktail menu was amazing; I had one lemon drop and 2 spicy mango's, SO GOOD. My husband is a self-proclaimed beer coinnessuer, so he drank whatever (lager, hef I dont know LOL) We started off with appetizers; he got Steak Tartar and I got crunchy calamari, very good portions. Wait till you see the actual dinner portions. He got a steak, I forgot which one but it was $110, but let me tell you, it was worth it. As a typical wife, I ate his food; the steak was medium rare and amazing, the mashed potatoes were 'whipped' (LOVE mashed potatoes) I got the Berkshire Pork chop with corn, I give that a 9/10 (I could've asked for more sauce but I was too lazy, I know crazy) our server was amazing, very knowledgeable with the menu. I couldn't hear his name but it was either Tyler or Tyrone, never met a white dude with the name of Tyrone so I'll bank that it was Tyler; Ty SOMETHING but he was awesome. We had a great time, the food was amazing, the atmosphere was great. Good thing we live in Lake Stevens because if we lived closer, I'm sure we would be there every weekend read more

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I've been to Salt & Iron three times now. The first two times, the food was so good. But, this time we went last week for my birthday - Now, the steak was excellent. My husband really enjoyed his seafood chowder. But, unfortunately, the risotto is just horrendous. I was so excited Because risotto can be so delicious but I don't know what they are trying to do with it, it's not working. It's like a tomato sauce and mixed with cheese. The cheese completely overwhelms the entire dish, not in a good way. I honestly thought it was inedible. I ate a couple of bites and I was finished. The service is always excellent there so I was surprised when our waiter didn't mention that I didn't eat it. A good Restaurant should do that. I felt conflicted because I did order it and the waiter did describe it well - unfortunately it was terrible. :/ read more

Recently came here for both lunch and dinner and both meals were excellent. I had the petite filet with garlic mash and it was perfectly sized, cooked and presented. Employees were lovely with my four year old and the atmosphere is calming and welcoming. Their soups are delicious and hand made drinks are to die for! My husband loved his fresh oysters. read more

The weekday happy hour deal on oyster is the best in all of Washington. The regular menu also delicious. Great place for a date or a birthday date dinner, or good for huge groups, the venue is not that large. The service was good and the price not too bad, a bit expensive for portions given. read more

This is my husband and my favorite brunch spot. Their dinner is good too, but we keep coming back for the brunch. I like that their menu changes occasionally. They have made me a covert for raw oysters, their icy vinegar is chefs kiss. They have heartier options and light fare. I order something different every time and have never been disappointed. It is in a great location at the center of downtown edmonds and during the summer is walking distance from the Saturday market. read more

Great food. No rush service, patio with puppy was allowed. Outdoor heating was available for windy and rainy days. Chowder was amazing, calamari was yummy, fries is must. Pork chop was delicious but order ahead. Great service and great company. One of our best evenings. read more

Salt and Iron - Excellent food and service - Seafood Near Me - Edmonds, Washington

This is our go-to special occasion dinner spot. We live on Kitsap Peninsula and this is a lovely ferry ride, and short walk up the hill from the dock. (Edmonds has a delightful little downtown.) The steaks are cooked to perfection and the desserts are not overbearingly sweet. You don't feel like eating a dessert is going to send you over the edge of omg-I-am-going-to-hurt-myself-if-I-take-another-bite. Service is spot on- (Thanks John for a job well done!) read more

The food is excellent just a bit overpriced. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and parking is super easy. The only reason I can't give it a five star is because the food is a bit expensive for what you are getting. The steak is cooked well and the shoestring fries are delicious. I would come back here again but probably not too frequently due to the high price point. read more

Amazing food, prompt service and a great atmosphere made the night even better than I expected!

Just outstanding! Not only was the food great, but the service was 5 stars! We didn't realize how busy the area was on a Saturday night and had reservations for 4 (and 2 babies) with 2 strollers but they made special accommodations for us, for the strollers so we did not have to leave the strollers outside. With young ones, it is a big deal to get out so it really meant a lot. We had: Calamari Blackened Ahi Tuna Bone Marrow Wedge Salad Burger Steak and Green beens Everything was great. The Ahi Tuna was incredible. Highly recommend!!! Thank you guys!!! :) read more

I had brunch here and thought my dish was just fine but didn't stand out in any way. What did stand out was the BEST blood Mary I have ever had. I know each place makes them a little differently, so it'll be a personal preference. But my co-drinker, a regular in the bloody Mary world, agreed it was pretty damn stellar (and that my eggs and potatoes were pretty darn standard). So we agree 3-4 stars, depending on what you're in for. Bottom line: Get the bloody Mary. read more