We had the best night at The Salted Pig. Food was out of this world. Started with two cocktails, the La Premira and the cinnamon old fashion. Delicious! We had the grilled sourdough with smoked butter and apricot jam. Delicious. Then dinner was two New Your strips that came with Creamed spinach,potatoes and charred onions. Cooked perfectly medium like we like. We also added a side of their delicious Brussel Sprouts. Sooooo gooood. Service was excellent as usual. They are all very attentive and make your visit great. The ambiance is perfect for date night. Prices a fair for what you get. Please check them out. read more

I came here Saturday night and met up with a few friends. I had the just friends drink, steak and potatoes and we shared the bacon fat popcorn. The popcorn was pretty good! I've never had popcorn at a restaurant before. You can taste the bacon fat but they added some sweetness that tasted like kettle corn. My drink was tasty! I personally don't drink often so I asked for the sweetest drink on the menu. It was just the right amount of sweetness. My steak was cooked perfectly and the portion size was pretty good. My fiancé got the pork belly sandwich, which he thought was just okay. But I enjoyed my meal! I definitely recommend this place if you are in downtown riverside! read more

The Salted Pig - Gastropubs Near Me - Riverside, California

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Riverside has really hit the spot with this gastropub! The Cocktails and beer list are spectacular! The food is always fresh and delicious! The service in on point! The ambiance is clean and hip! This is a definite go to spot if you're in the IE! Give it a try and you won't be disappointed read more

The Salted Pig - Old fashioned - Gastropubs Near Me - Riverside, California

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I have already given this place a review at their old location 9 years ago!! It felt necessary to also review their "newest" location. This place has never failed, the ambiance, the service, and the food has been amazing. read more

I've been here twice. First time was at night and I got a few appetizers and it was great. The second time was recently and I came a a Wednesday. It was an hour before they were starting dinner service so I ordered some apps and asked them to put in my dinner order when the clock struck 5 (or whenever the time for dinner orders was.) it was 5 and I double checked if they put in my dinner order and they did! Me and my partner were enjoying apps (the bone marrow took about 25-30 minutes to come out...)and then 5:45 rolls around.... Our dinner was barely coming out and we were one of 4 people in the whole restaurant. We were super unhappy and got no apology but got a small free dessert to go since we just got married. I will go again but was very unhappy with that second time there but won't hold it against them since stuff happens.... read more

First time trying out this place. It was a good experience. The food was good but I think it's a little pricey in my opinion. And I don't know if they were short staffed when we were there, but the service was not great. It took a bit long to get our food and even drinks seemed to have taken long to get. We wanted to try the bone marrow but that didn't happen. We came in before 6pm to give time for the bone marrow to be ready. The menu says bone marrow is prepped to and ready after 5pm. But that obviously never happened. It was fine and not a big deal at all. But I'm not sure if I'll recommend Salted Pig. It just seems a little pricey. The food was ok and hopefully they were really just short staffed the time we were there. I might try again and hopefully it'll be a better experience. Maybe have their staff also learn about the drinks they have. Overall, it was an okay experience. read more

Good food. The fried chicken was good but I think the corn bread was too dry and needed more flavor to it. It felt like something was missing but I'm not sure what. The mimosas were fine. I liked the hashbrown a lot. The French toast was good, but I started to crave having protein since it was so carby, I ended up eating the other fried chicken off ym friend's plate. I wish I came during dinner. I really want to try their bone marrow. All and all a decent place. The severs were accommodating and friendly. read more

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The best place in riverside we've been at (so far). The food (carrot appetizer, date burger and cocktails) were top notch. The burger especially. Old fashioned was incredible too. Would I like more lighting at the bar so I can see my food and less of the bar cleanup station? Sure. Will prob sit at a table next time and avoid it, but great atmosphere nonetheless. read more

Amazing food and amazing experience, would come back over and over. I wish I could go more often

Came here with my team for our annual holiday dinner. Great ambiance and food. It was my first time eating here but won't be my last.

That bacon fat popcorn was deadly. I usually don't care for sweet popcorn but this was addicting. The carnitas tacos were also very tasty. Overall, good fusion entrees and craft cocktails and amazing service. read more

The Salted Pig - Gastropubs Near Me - Riverside, California

Pretty cute spot in downtown riverside, on the quieter side. Great for dinner. I wish they had more options on their menu but got a chance to try their falafel burger and very good burger and it tasted pretty good. Waiter was super nice as well. read more

The Salted Pig - Falafel burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Riverside, California

This is the best brunch i've ever had. service is phenomenal. everything is made from scratch, including their ketchup (my family really loved the taste) the menu changes seasonally but if you're here this season, I would recommend the following: - breakfast plate : insane bacon cuts, big hearty meal - dirty fries: best i've had - waffle: has PINK BUTTER. try it, it's cool and delicious. ambiance is spectacular. nice interior design -- great place to go for a good time and lasting impressions read more

Parking in Downtown Riverside can be a bit difficult to find sometimes, and this was a bit pricy, but overall great experience! Lovely ambience and some of the friendliest waitresses I've had the pleasure of encountering! We made a reservation for brunch and were seated immediately even though we were still waiting for the last member of our party to arrive. Loved that the breakfast potatoes included sweet potatoes as well :) read more

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I remembered hearing about the Salted Pig a while ago on a talk show and have wanted to try it ever since. We decided on a whim to go to Riverside to see the Holiday lights at The Mission Inn and were excited for a chance to finally try this place. I looked up reviews and saw some regarding the service, but hoped those were one offs and wanted to give this place the benefit of the doubt. Once seated it took about 10 minutes for our server to come by and get our drink order. Another 10 minutes to get our drinks. Mind you they weren't very busy. I ordered a martini and it was served in a tiny glass (found out later I was charged $19 for this) When we ordered another round it was at least another 10 minutes before getting our drinks. Not to mention we had to flag down the server each time. Approximately 30 minutes into our experience we received our dinners. The food was very good, but pricey. I would have happily paid the price if the service had been better and the drinks a little more generous. There was never an apology from the server for the wait time on anything and he never checked back or asked how anything was. Unfortunately, I wouldn't come here again. read more

The ambiance in this place amazing and the food is unmatched! They are busy during brunch hours so be mindful of how that might affect the service. Highly recommended! read more

The Salted Pig - PB & Jelly stuffed French toast - Gastropubs Near Me - Riverside, California

A neighbor recommended The Salted Pig to us for its farm (or grower)-to-table support. We have dined in, and ordered for take out. So far my favorite eats include: huevos rancheros for brunch, steak & potatoes with mac + cheese for dinner, and chocolate almond tart anytime. PROS Beer Food Service Good spot to catch up with friends Take out!!! CONS Wait time TIP Make a reservation i like this place, but plan to revisit during a different time (or maybe i will follow my tip and book a reservation lol)...if you're looking for comfort food, meat + beer? The Salted Pig is a good spot... read more

Their drinks are amazingly creative. Although the menu changes often, if you like steak their new tiger steak is absolutely to die for. Of course, the dirty fries with the garlic are a must have in the kale salad with the beans amazing !!! read more

After a long day of boarding in Big Bear, we stopped by Salted Pig for dinner. They open at 5 and we got here right when it opened on a Friday. No wait. The food was good, but we couldn't really figure out what cuisine they served. For the appetizers; we got the cheese fries and bone marrow. The fries were good, nothing special. The bone marrow was just okay, whatever sauce they put on it had a true kick and I think it would have been better without the sauce on top. I'm a huge bone marrow girl, and wasn't impressed. For the main meal, we got the fried sea bass, pork belly sandwich, braised duck and the steak. The fried sea bass was good but spicy as hell. I think I could have done without all the spicy topping too. I love the combo of fish, cucumbers and rice. Reminded me of a Thai dish. The pork belly sandwich was just okay. The braised duck was delicious. Tender & flavorful. The steak was huge & cooked just right (medium rare). For drinks, the signature cocktail of hotel palomar was yummy. Really liked it! Also, the vibe of the restaurant was awesome. The lights were a hit dimmed, service was nice & the music was 90s music. Really loved it. read more

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One of the highest reviewed places in Riverside? Count me in. The place lived up to the hype. The food left me satisfied and the experience was memorable. This is what I ordered: The steak (30 day aged ribeye) Cajun seared shrimp Roasted bone marrow Another day in paradise Kickboxing sensation The bone marrow was delicious! I wonder if they kept the original marrow or if they added some more bulk to make it better but I enjoyed the rich flavor of the fatty marrow. The steak threw me off because it was a lot smaller than I thought. I split the steak between 2 people and w were still wanting more food after the marrow, shrimp, and steak. It's probably good for one person to get full and two if you aren't hungry. It was tasty though I think I'll go with a burger or another dish next time. It seems it's not a popular choice here. The drinks were exceptional. Everything I had was a cool blend of ingredients that were refreshing and fun! Definitely will come back here. read more

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The location of the restaurant near the Mission Inn was what led me there. There wasn't any signage, which makes it easy to miss unfortunately. The menu was so eclectic! We ordered the pork burger with dirty fries, white bean kale salad and mac n cheese. Each dish was equally fantastic and we can't wait to go back to try the rest of the menu. Highly recommend this spot! read more

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First time here. No reservations. Walk in only. Came early to dinner. They have happy hour 230-530pm. Got a house cocktail, don't miss me. Really good. It has peach, honey and sparkling wine. Feels like a spritzer. Refreshing and light. Got the dates and crudo for appetizer. Love the crudo. The dates are interesting. It's dates wrapped in bacon and fried. The bacon isn't crispy so a little different. The crying tiger was really good for entree. Staff was really friendly and our server was really nice and knowledgeable. Made solid recommendations. Good to try just not sure it's my go to in downtown riverside. read more

It's time to update this review. In the six years since the original the establishment has experimented (not so well) with menu tweaks and happy hour exclusives. Then, largely on account of their nearby counterpart, Wolfskill, they upped the ante for cocktails. After that they ended lunchtime but eventually reinstated it. Somewhere up the middle they added late night ramen from 10pm to close, Thursday through Saturday. My visits no longer have the frequency they once did but I decided that Salted Pig has brought themselves back to the forefront for food in Riverside and soon will move to a new and larger location downtown. I recommend brunch, especially the Pork Belly Cuban Sandwich and French Toast, but washed down with their excellent beers on tap or fresh squeezed mimosas. In general, the seasonal menus retain classics such as Dirty Fries and Macncheese, often with revised ingredients, and at least two burgers are always there. They often have daily specials and the tacos are different each day as well. read more

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Loved visiting here on a recent trip to Riverside. Food was truly amazing and so were the drinks! Had the grilled (whole) branzino. Absolutely outstanding. Seasoning was truly delicious and perfect for one hungry guest. My friend had a burger and said it was very very good too. Definitely stop by when in the area, you wont be disappointed. read more

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We saw the menu and decided to dine on items we have not had in a long time. The salted pig is located in a downtown area so parking can be hard to find. The restaurant is on the inside of a walking plaza so some navigation was necessary to locate it. There is both indoors and outdoors dining. No wait on a saturday night for outdoors dining for a party of 2 but a 30 minute wait for indoors. Plenty of entertaining activity going on outdoors so outdoors dining was the ticket. The menu had plenty of unique items. We got the bone marrow, wanderer steak and duck l'orange. The bone marrow was the star of the show but it was expensive at 19 bux for a dish that will barely put any gas in the tank. However, we already knew that when we ordered. The bone marrow was seasoned very well. The brown sugar and sriracha complimented each other well. Taste and texture was excellent. A bit of a burnt charred smell and flavor teased us and left us sucking onto the bone. We both loved this dish but we probably would not get it again at 19 dollars. The wanderer steak was cooked medium rare as ordered. The meat was tender. The steak was good flavor wise but not steakhouse quality yet. The duck l'orange was moist and tender but the sauce was a bit lacking in flavor and quantity. More sauce would have made this dish better. Service was excellent. read more

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I ate here many years ago but could not remember exactly what I ordered. Came here for dinner on a weekday with no reservations, happen to get the last open table so no wait there. When you first walk in it's a small place and with a simple decor. We ordered a lot of different dishes and every one tasted great! We were puzzled by the "20oz rib-eye" as it did not look like a 20 oz-er. Cajun seared shrimp - flavorful with slices of bread and an orange sauce Roasted bone marrow - this was fantastic! It tasted like chili verde and the bread was really good! The steak (20oz ribeye) - meat tasted good but like I mentioned prior it appeared much smaller than 20oz for some reason. Tomato dish - paired well with the steak Drinks Another day in paradise - my favorite!!! Kicking boxing sensation - Smokey and also tasty We also tried their fruitie house infused drink. That was sweet was also tasty! For desert we had peanut butter chocolate, yes it was unique and delicious! Overall, this place has really good food and drinks!! 4.7 stars! read more

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We're never in downtown Riverside and I've had this place bookmarked forever so we made a last minute choice to avoid traffic to the OC and spend our afternoon here for a bit. So glad we did. I loved the spot. Old dungeon type doors as the entrance and then a very fine yet chill dining experience awaited us. Our server was Ana. She has by far been the best server we've encountered. She was detailed in all the dishes and drinks and was giving us recommendations for days. We decided to eat healthy for the evening and went with a salmon dish as well as brussel sprouts for an appetizer. It was a very fresh and healthy plate. I didn't feel heavy afterwards. Even after adding on dessert! I can't wait to come back here to try the rest of their seasonal offerings! read more

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Amazing friendly service. Food was delicious! Highly recommend the mushroom burger w dirty fries, pear and radish salad and the chocolate tart. Eveything was terrific! read more

The Salted Pig - Mushroom burger - Gastropubs Near Me - Riverside, California

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The best pork belly burger ever. The pork belly pieces were 2 huge chunks and it was cooked to perfection. Meaning the outside was crispy and inside was soft and succulent. Super delicious. I also love the angular salad, a nice cut and refreshing to the burger. Lunch menu is limited. But the food is legit. Good food. We also got the Bloody Mary. It was okay- the mix was good and not too salty but it needed some garnishes like maybe an olive or a celery stick. Place was packed during lunch! Service was a bit slow. Saw some people got tired of waiting and left. But overall, the pork belly is delicious. I would expect it to since the name is salted pig! read more

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Food is great is great. Nice and chill restaurant. Fried with pork belly is incredible. This is a must stop every time Im In town! Service was good and welcoming. read more

Our feast included the Bacon Fat Popcorn [brown sugar, sea salt], Brussels Sprouts [fennel, scallion, kimchi vinaigrette], and their Cheeseburger with fries. I'm always fan of salted meats, and this place hit especially after that long commute into California. Everything was super tasty, especially that popcorn I'd sneak into a theater! read more

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Arrived at 4:30. Dinner starts at 5. No problem. Let's sit and enjoy a drink and appetizer and order when the kitchen opens. Couple things here: Aside from the $2 off beer and wine... happy hour isn't happy hour. Let's be honest, the prices for the few items listed are very regular price. This is fine. Despite being one of only 2 parties here when the kitchen opened, since other people knew when to arrive, at least 5 parties seated and got orders in before us. Despite the owner (or manager working on receipts on a laptop) sitting mere feet away, it was difficult to find our server since we were in the section opposite of where they started seating people for dinner. Perhaps the owners presence made our table less desirable to serve? We were finally able to get an order in around 5:15. By 5:45 every table but one who arrived after us was eating in a bustling restaurant, our order nowhere to be seen. Our server, when we sat down, personally knew the table of people next to us and came around regularly but there was little to do for us then. When they left and dinner began, our attention was dismissed and forgotten. Food eventually came, check-ins and refills were limited at best. Advice for this location is either show up for happy hour or when the kitchen is open. Otherwise your experience may mirror mine. Would consider going back, to no fault of the kitchen, the food was good and the price seemed relative to the area for dishes. read more

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I hadn't been to the Pig in awhile, since they dropped the pork belly tacos and chicharone from the menu. Today I had the pork belly Cuban. It didn't disappoint but wasn't distinctly Cuban except for the light press on the top of the hamburger bun. The texture of the sliced radish worked against the soft fatty pork. My meat slid off the sandwich when I bit into it. I added the dirty fries which were the star of the table for me. The perfectly cooked whole garlic cloves with the combo of cheese sauce and grated cheese got it done. We were here for lunch but I did squeeze in a beer that had pizza in the title but I can't remember the rest, it was flavorful and not overly hoppy at all. Thanks for the great service. I'll be back after the move to the Main St mall. Food-4 Service-5 Value-4 read more

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One of my favorite brunch spots in the area. It's seems they change their menu here and there while keeping their star dishes. I've come here for dinner as well but I personally don't think it's as great as brunch time. Definitely worth the try!! read more

The Salted Pig - Breakfast plate - Gastropubs Near Me - Riverside, California

This restaurant is located in downtown Riverside, and when you check reviews on Yelp, this is the place to be. The menu is a little limited in options, but there are still delicious-looking options. I got the Spaghetti al Limone (pasta with asparagus, basil, and cashew cream). The flavor was unique, and the sauce was pretty rich and thick. It would be nice to have an option with meat in it, but it was still pretty good. My biggest critique would be that the noodles were a little soggy and sticky (not sure if that's supposed to be the style, but I prefer the texture to be a little al dente). Overall, the meal was pretty good, but because of the soggy texture of the Spaghetti al Limone, I would probably recommend a different entree if that's not your style. read more

The Salted Pig - Spaghetti al Limone - Gastropubs Near Me - Riverside, California

Ambiance is great they have yummy adult beverages, I just happen to be in town that weekend for a Sweet 16 so my honey and I decided to drop by we were glad we did read more

The Salted Pig - This is what I ordered a while back it was delicious I really want to go back soon can't hardly wait - Gastropubs Near Me - Riverside, California

I was expecting a restaurant with several pork dishes & surprisingly there was only one dish. I gather the message they were trying to portray was to eat more beef & less pork. Either way, we enjoyed our dinner and would return. read more

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What a cute place to get dinner! My friend and I came here to catch up and treat ourselves and it was so fabulous. The mac & cheese and brussels sprouts were definitely my favorite and certainly a must try! I also got the falafel burger, which was so flavorful and delicious. We even got some cocktails, I don't remember what mine was called but it was the one with Mezcal and it was so yummy! Definitely a cute place to come if you're ever in downtown Riverside! read more

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Fancy new location! Excellent foot-traffic and actually being a part of that "downtown life" that was missing from the old location. The Wanderer Steak is the BEST! Juicy, flavorful... would've never thought to eat steak with cheese but we loved this! Would come back just for it. The Patatas Bravas were definitely good/safe, but would like to try the other sides next time. They were definitely understaffed... Our poor server had to handle half of the entire restaurant and it was pretty busy. She didn't really check in on us as much/wasn't attentive... Other than this, can't wait to come back! read more

The Salted Pig - Wanderer Steak (crispy cheese in the middle) - Gastropubs Near Me - Riverside, California

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