Salty Sow in Austin, TX
Restaurants

Salty Sow

3.6 ★ average from 5 reviews

Braised, poached & stewed dishes, plus cocktails & craft brews, are served in a laid-back setting.

Location

1917 Manor Rd, Austin, TX 78722, USA
Austin, TX, 78722

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Hours

fri
4:00 – 10:00 PM
mon
4:00 – 9:00 PM
sat
4:00 – 10:00 PM
sun
4:00 – 9:00 PM
thu
4:00 – 9:00 PM
tue
4:00 – 9:00 PM
wed
4:00 – 9:00 PM

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Recent reviews

  • ★★☆☆☆Chandrayee Chatterjee

    We went to Salty Sow on a Friday evening. We had a reservation and were promptly sat outside. They have huge fans, so in spite of the heat it was very pleasant. We were excited to try the food, and were hungry. Our server appeared (I can't remember his name but he was a short guy with blond hair). I ordered a cocktail and my husband ordered beer to begin with. He went away and then came back asking my husband if he wanted some whiskey cocktail, and we corrected him that we had asked for a particular beer. No big deal. We then ordered the deviled eggs and shishito peppers, and the red fish and short ribs for entree. A lady brought us the drinks, and the deviled eggs. Our server swung by and then disappeared. We thought the shishito peppers were on their way. We waited for what seemed like a really long time and still no shishito peppers. We also noticed that each table had a carafe of water except ours. We were just given water once, and then our server never bothered to fill the water up. Anyway, we kept waiting since there was no sign of the server. At this point, we felt he might have forgotten the second appetizer and we just did not want it, but he was nowhere to be found. A man (not our server) brought out our entrees. We then told him that we had been waiting for our second appetizer and would just want to cancel it. We asked if we could get the biscuits instead. He brought out the biscuits within a few minutes. Now this is where it really annoyed us. Had our server just come over and said he had forgotten our shishito peppers, it would have been okay. Human. What he tried was act smart and dropped by saying the shishito peppers would be out to which we said that we didn't want an appetizer after an entree and had cancelled it. I almost felt like he was treating us as if he thought we don't really dine out or whatever and he could just make fools of us. This really didn't sit right with me. We asked him for water and he filled it up left. The food was above average. The short ribs were good but my red fish had been hammered! The biscuits were good. The deviled eggs were good as well. Anyway, we finished our meal, and got the check, paid, and were waiting to finish our drinks. The receipt was on our table. Also, note, it was not a particularly busy day with several empty tables. What our server did next was absolutely unacceptable. I think he wanted to see if we had tipped him after his awful service. We did, but not 20% as we always do because of the soddy job he did, not to mention his attitude. We paid 15% which I think was more than what he deserved now. Out of nowhere, and mind you,after being absent for long periods before, he just came by, grabbed the paid up bill from our table to our shock, while we were still sitting and talking, looked at the bill, turned towards us, and muttered something angry under his breath and walked away. I have never seen this level of entitlement and bad behavior. We left right away. We had been really looking forward to this meal but I would not want to go back. The food was good, but not great, and I would not want to put up with such obnoxious behavior as a paying customer.

  • ★★★★★Billy Wilscott

    Love the happy hour! Best fries in the city. They have many staple, classic entrées that have consistently been great for years. The fish, the beef shoulder, the Caesar salad. The list goes on and on how great this place is.

  • ★★☆☆☆Dry Creek hunts

    Well thought i did enough research prior to coming here but the reviews dont match the food unfortunately this one fell short on flavor and execution. Had the Brussel caesar it was pretty good but had a strong onion flavor in the dressing , the we had the Korean pork belly since they were supposed to be known for it it was terrible. The orange sauce was overpowering and lacked depth , the pork belly itself although tender was overly smoked and covered in that orange sauce. Then had the flounder, its was well cooked and tender the lemon butter sauce had no flavor it nearly ruined the dish. For dessert we had the strawberry angel food cake . although visually appealing,the strawberry sauce had a terrible flavor the only thing that was good on it was the whipped goat cheese. Overall place was 2 star if lucky,

  • ★★★★★Jeremy Feghali

    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!

  • ★★★★Ryan Rancourt

    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!