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Salty Sow
Elevated comfort food with a Southern twist in the heart of Austin.
4.6(5 reviews)
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Elevated comfort food with a Southern twist in the heart of Austin.
Salty Sow is a beloved Austin restaurant offering a modern take on American comfort food with Southern and smoked meat influences. Known for its warm, inviting ambiance and exceptional service, we serve up bold flavors in dishes like Korean Pork Belly, Honey Rosemary Fried Chicken, and Duck Fat Fries. Perfect for happy hour, date nights, or casual dining, our menu features generous portions and creative cocktails. With a 4.6-star rating from thousands of reviews, we pride ourselves on delivering a memorable dining experience that blends quality ingredients with a laid-back Texas vibe.
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Enjoy a full-service dining experience in our warm, rustic-chic atmosphere with attentive staff.
Discounted drinks and appetizers during select hours, featuring creative cocktails and shareable plates.
A curated selection of elevated American dishes, including fried chicken, pork belly, and smoked meats.
Handcrafted cocktails like the Black Walnut Old Fashioned, perfect for pairing with our flavorful entrees.
Ideal for gatherings with shareable starters and a variety of mains to suit different tastes.
Fantastic! Everything I tried was incredible. The smoked pork tacos were flavorful and smoky, and I enjoyed the queso and chips that I came with. And then the fried chicken with that honey butter sauce was all that you would ever want in a fried chicken meal. Basically exactly what you want a honey butter chicken biscuit to taste like. The service was really good, the place was clean, and it was a really good atmosphere. Highly recommend!
The Salty Sow was a great experience. The food was great, highly recommend the Truffled Devil Eggs and Homemade Biscuits. The Happy Hour discounts are very generous and service overall was great. Great spot for meat lovers as they offer a variety of meats prepared in several different ways.
Overall Experience: This place truly exceeded expectations! The ambiance was warm and inviting, creating a perfect atmosphere for a great dining experience. The service was exceptional, with attentive staff making sure every detail was taken care of. Starters: I began with the Duck Fat Fries—while they were solid and well-prepared, they didn’t quite stand out as much as I’d hoped. On the other hand, the Bone Marrow was an absolute highlight! Rich and flavorful, it paired beautifully with the fries, creating a satisfying combination that elevated the overall experience. Main Course: For the main, I opted for the Korean Pork Belly. The dish was full of bold flavors, and it complemented the Black Walnut Old Fashioned perfectly. While the flavor was fantastic, I was expecting the pork belly to be more tender—it leaned a bit on the dry side. Nonetheless, it was still a delicious dish that I thoroughly enjoyed. Final Thoughts: This place offers a fantastic dining experience with a perfect blend of great food, drink, and service. While there were a couple of minor expectations that weren’t fully met, I would definitely return for more. Highly recommend giving it a try!
I had not been to Salty Sow since well before their remodel. I was incredibly impressed with their new, elevated experience and well-trained staff. The deviled eggs were beautifully salty and paired nicely with the honey rosemary fried chicken. Additional kudos to the perfectly crunchy yet soft biscuit with an absolutely excellent flavor. The flan was executed incredibly well, with a glossy caramel and evenly silky custard, though was not to my personal taste. I would suggest using a different sugar to remove some of the bitterness that I experienced. Overall, I am incredibly pleased with their happy hour offerings and will happily be returning. P.S. I realized upon returning home that my clothes smelled of smoke, like the kind you would get from a nice whisky drink. I imagine this is due to the bbq that is made in the same facility, though it was not something I actively registered while there.
We ordered an array of items. The drinks were standard nothing special. The best thing we ordered was the Slow Cooked Beef Shoulder. Wow the flavor was phenomenal. The smoked salmon was really good but the presentation wasn’t what I thoughts I was expecting a sandwich with soft bread and it was more like a charcuterie. The wedge salad was mediocre. The fried chicken was ok. Not as tasty as what was at tumble 22 pre sale of the restaurant. A little dry biscuits weren’t great I imagined yummy biscuits like Mattie’s green pasture but was disappointed.
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