Hanger Steak
To describe Salt Gastropub as eclectic would be an understatement. The place is decorated with a blend of 50s kitsch and lakefront cabin ware. When I last visited, the bar area was buzzing with a happy-hour crowd and the dining room was filled with regulars.
Craft beer is king at Salt and the selection is interesting and extensive. I ordered a Victory Headwaters IPA ($5.50) to start and a hoppier Troegs HopBack Amber Ale with my meal.
The dinner menu is beer-friendly and features many tempting options. On my recent visit, my party sampled the Veggie Spring Rolls ($7.25) and the Goat Croquettes ($6.75). The spring rolls were crispy and filled with a mixture of fresh vegetables and served with a sweet and spicy soy sauce. The croquettes are Salt’s answer to mozzarella sticks in the form of panko-crusted, goat cheese-filled balls served with a poached pear and a balsamic reduction.
Goat Croquettes
It is also difficult to make an entrée section due to the creative options. Some winning dishes are the Hanger Steak ($18.50), the Fish N Chips ($16) and the simply named Pork ($19). The rosemary and garlic-marinated steak is served with roasted cherry tomatoes over mashed sweet potatoes and glazed with a sweet balsamic reduction – outstanding. The fish and chips might be the best version we have enjoyed in quite some time. The beer-battered tilapia is served with malt vinegar and a delicious house made remoulade sauce. What is called “Pork” at Salt is a bacon-wrapped pork loin presented over creamy mashed potatoes and drizzled with a sherry vinegar cream sauce – absolutely to die for.
The service is beyond friendly and knowledgeable at this popular neighborhood restaurant and the fun energetic vibe of the place will sure make Salt a favorite of new guests and continue to exceed the expectations of regulars.
Open 7 days a week
Monday: 5:00 pm – 10:00 pm
Tuesday-Friday: 11:00 am – 12:30 am
Saturday: 2:00 pm – 1:00 am
Sunday: 10:00 am – 8:00 pm
109 US Highway 206
Stanhope, NJ 07874
973 347 7258
Cheers,
Veronique
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