I did not expect this at a wine bar, but the cocktails were excellent! I sampled the lavender lemon fizz with Bombay sapphire gin, Death in the Afternoon, and Dark and Stormy. Death in the Afternoon is one of my favorites and rather unusual, but they also serve absinthe by the glass ($5), which is a lovely surprise. We met friends for dinner; I had a panini with brie, apples, arugula, prosciutto and honey butter and Greek fries (shoestring fries with lemon balsamic dressing and feta). It's similar to another pricey favorite, the Citizen Public House gastro-pub, but much more reasonable and relaxed. There was a family at the next table toasting s'mores! They repurpose wine and liquor bottles for decor, and there's a big outdoor patio with lights and tables. Our server was attentive and helpful with suggestions, and had no problems handling our table's separate checks. I will definitely be heading back for happy hour (all cocktails $5).
Review Source:We had dinner here tonight with friends and were not disappointed in our food or with the service. Â Since we bought the groupon, the two person deal included two craft drinks, two entrees (any of the burgers or entrees under $17) and one dessert to share. Â Our friends had their own groupon, so it was nice to sample several different drinks and entrees. Â
The drinks we sampled included the cucumber mule, the lavender and lemon fizz, the peach fuzz fizz, and the prohibition manhattan. Â The lavender and lemon fizz was definitely the lightest of all the drinks; the manhattan was the strongest. Â My husband liked the manhattan but couldn't finish his peach fuzz. Â Our friend and I were a fan of the lavender and lemon fizz (i particularly enjoyed how similar it is to real lavendar lemonade) but she especially liked the cucumber mule because it came in a copper mug that made it just that more authentic in taste. Â Overall the drinks seemed well made with quality spirits.
We really liked the glasses and our waiter told us most of the restaurant's decor and furniture was made of reclaimed products. Â All of our glasses were made from old alcohol bottles, which I really liked. Â The atmosphere was intimate, the lighting was low, and the music was chill. Â I fell like the booth we were in was a little tight and cramped - I would ask for a table next time.
Our friends order an appetizer while we waited for our entrees: the prosciutto bruschetta was good but our friends felt the drizzled honey was a little overpowering. Â Personally I liked the little sweetness to balance out the salty prosciutto and tart granny smith apples. Â I barely tasted the blue cheese smear and didn't even notice the almond - both which are pluses for me because I'm not a fan of blue cheese.
Our entrees came out and we were pretty happy with our individual choices. Â My husband ordered the Italian panini with the greek fries - not sure what special spices they put in the fries, but those were very addicting. Â Next time I'm ordering a plate of those for myself - no sharing! Â The panini was very good - just the right amount of saltiness.
On the recommendation of our waiter I had the piquillo ravioli with chicken. I think it was a very good choice - it wasn't too spicy and the ravioli is stuffed with herbs, roasted corn, and parmesan. Â The sauce was made of the piquillo peppers, wild mushrooms, and toasted pine nuts - similar to a chunky, roasted pepper sauce. Â They placed grilled chicken on top of the ravioli, but I think I would consider it a win even without extra protein. Â It came with two crostini that I thoroughly enjoyed sopping up the sauce with.
Our friends had the pistachio encrusted salmon and the grilled chicken panini - according to them they both enjoyed their dishes. Â The salmon came on a bed of lemony orzo and brocolini - I enjoyed orzo but felt the brocolini was a little bland and lacked flavor. Â
We all finished with two orders of the s'mores - thoroughly entertaining as we caught our marshmallows on fire! Â S'mores are a little too sweet for me, but it's campy fun (see what I did there)?
All in all a good time. Â Our waiter was even nice enough to give us a free appetizer coupon on the way out - yay! Â We look forward to stopping by soon!
Salut Rocks they have 1 dollar bottle of wine for happy hour! I had the Italian Panini it was so good and we also shared the Smores dessert OMG so wonderful! I would eat here again in a heart beat. Â The atmosphere is comfortable and crowd is a friendly one. Â Tempe has a little gem with this place!
Review Source:On a whim, my friends and I bought a Groupon for here for 4 people, and we went to celebrate my birthday. Â We got there in time for happy hour and enjoyed some great drink specials and shared the chef's plate (really delicious!) Â
Our service was fantastic! Â It was quite warm in the restaurant, but in all fairness it was 113 outside, and the restaurant has all windows with western exposure. Â A manager quickly found a fan and pointed it in our direction, which helped immensely. Â The selection of craft cocktails is fabulous, I tried the Lavender Lemon Fizz... wow, so good! Â For dinner, I enjoyed the pistachio crusted salmon with orzo. Â Again, it was delicious. Â Everything was really great! Â I can't wait to go back and make this our go-to spot to meet up with the girls! Â My only tiny complaint is that the booths are really crammed in the space and not the most comfortable place to sit, especially when it's warm. Â I think next time we go back, we'll request a table for sure!
Salut Kitchen Bar has all the makings of a great lounge/wine bar. Â Unfortunately, it has an awful location. Â This place should really be at Tempe Marketplace or near Mill Avenue. Â
The food was pretty good. Â I got the hummus nachos and Greek fries. Â The hummus nachos were really unique and very good. Â The Greek fries were pretty run-of-the-mill.
The service was pretty slow and not very attentive. Â We had to flag our server over several times, but she was very nice.
I loved the atmosphere. Â It's a place you can go with a group of friends or on a date. Â Really nice ambiance.
I did not like how they advertise the $1 bottle of wine. Â It's very scam-like. Â It's really buy one bottle, get another for a dollar. Â They should advertise it that way. Â Very misleading.
I will probably be back but the location is a bit of a turn-off.
Come here on a Groupon and had no issues.
I was there late but called ahead and made reservations for a Wednesday night at 9pm.
Normally they stop serving from the full menu but they told me they would honor it and they did!
I ordered the Peach Puzz Fizz, delicious! My date ordered Death in the Afternoon. Phew It was strong, but he really liked it.
For entrees we ordered the Bacon Wrapped Filet Mignon which was cooked to perfection and was melt in your mouth delicious. The Spicy Beer Braised Shrimp was unlike anything I have had before. Spicy but not overpowering, the sauce tasted amazing when the bread that accompanied the dish was dunked in it. Â Just fantastic.
Then the best part came, the smores. Who doesn't love them?
It was the prefect ending to an almost perfect restaurant experience.
I say almost because the only minor incident I had was when the waitress saw my drink at half full, she asked if I wanted another one. I said no and she walked off with my class! Maybe she thought I was done? Anyways when she came back i explained to her I wasn't done and she quickly apologized and brought me another one on her.
She was very kind and gracious. This is my new favorite place!
Can't wait to come back Groupon or not
Unfortunately my friends and I had a terrible experience! My friend had made a reservation on open table for 8 of us. A couple of us got there a little early to get in for happy hour. They only had a table for 4 for our party. They told us we could wait at the bar while a table was set up for us. Another reservation of 5 came in with the same problem about a half hour later. Our table still hadn't been set up and they brought in another table from outside for this other reservation while we were still waiting. A ton of tables opened up but they kept giving them away to customers who just walked in. An hour had gone by before they actually had a table ready for us by which point we were done our food and decided to leave. Paying was even more of a nightmare. We ate on happy hour specials, but for three of us splitting a check they decided to charge us an already included 20% gratuity on what the whole bill would have been if it wasn't happy hour! (There also ended up only being 4 of us there so it was not a big party). So basically giving themselves about a 60% tip! So when we asked about it, it took almost half an hour to get our bill figured out with the bar staff. I originally paid with one of those Visa gift cards. I knew it wouldn't work to void it but gave it back to him anyway. I ended up putting it on my debit card. It took 6 days for them to fix the double charges on my checking account and 8 days to work out the void on the gift card. The owner was so nice and the food was alright, but so not worth the miscommunication between the staff and our wait time!
Review Source:I really wanted to love this place. I was so ready. Maybe I walked in with my expectations too high but... I don't know.
I came in with a Groupon for 2 drinks, 2 entrees and the S'mores. So let's start with the good. The food was very good, we had the italian panini and the piquillo ravioli, drinks were also good (if a bit overpriced), Death in the Afternoon and the Prohibition Manhattan. The S'mores were a cute touch but flavor-wise... meh. Just regular bland s'mores. The bar is very nice. I love the steampunk style decor and the layout flows really well.
The bad. It was sooooo hot. My date and I were both uncomfortable and it just kept getting warmer. When the s'mores came were both laughed because the little hot pot made it even hotter. The music was really bad reggae which seriously clashed with the ambiance of the the bar. I don't know why a business that obviously put so much effort into establishing a specific ambiance would overlook something as important as the music. The server brought the check without asking us and we weren't done, which is so irritating, We had planned on ordering another round of drinks but when that happened we decided to just leave because it was too hot.
Finally, we were charged for all 4 of our drinks even though the Groupon should have covered 2. I noticed our tab was higher than it should have been, but I didn't want to split hairs over 21$ on a second date.
Good food and drinks, but it's a bit too expensive for the all the problems. I don't think I'll be returning and I'm kinda bummed.
I came to Salut with a Groupon. I have heard that they aren't fond of this behavior - but I couldn't be more wrong.
The bar is very nice. I mean the appearance is relaxing and nice. We ordered a wine flight and several of their tapas and appetizers. Their bruschetta is nice. Their tapas were really good. And to top it off, the service was really good and I would even call it quite personable.
Food/Drinks
First we had flights of wine and bruschetta, and I must admit that it was pretty tasty.. but the tapas that we ordered came out even more so. The presentation and the taste all was up to par.
Ambiance
They really have worked on this place. The atmosphere is cozy, and yet the focus is on the bar. I really liked it, and it's a great place to take a date.
Service
Service was stellar. Knowledgeable and personable. The waiter checked on us ever so often with presence, without interrupting at all. We got recommendations when we asked for it, without trying to sell any particulars.
Summary
I really liked this place and will come back. I have no complains at all. Go see for yourself.
Good atmosphere but the food prices were a little high for what you get. Good deal on wine during happy hour: buy one bottle get another bottle for $1. I was in a large party for a birthday and service was prompt she was kind enough to grab some candles for the birthday girl. We ordered appetizers and my salad which I ordered as an entree was very tasty. I ordered the s'mores for dessert as well. It looked neat at first but the heat was very overwhelming for the table. I would try this place again.
Review Source:Great food! The hummus nachos, Greek fries, and brie hive sandwich are to die for!
This place has such a good vibe, the servers are very friendly and eager to attend needs, the hostesses were very nice and welcoming, the bartenders are incredibly entertaining! It's such a great place with an awesome happy hour!
Went here for lunch with my wife. We both had just lost some weight so we want a celebration meal. We had the hummus nachos, she had the chicken sandwich a I had the Italian panini. Everything was delicious! Â I'm not a huge hummus fan but thoroughly enjoyed the nachos. The staff was awesome as well. The waitress kept refilling our water and the bartender was very friendly. Highly recommended and we will return.
Review Source:I am torn on this one. Â Food wise it is THE BEST restaurant I have been to in quite a long time. Â I loved the ambiance of the couch booths outside and the food and even the wine was delish.
The part I am torn on is it felt sleezy in the used car lot vibe. Â First off there are chalkboards out front advertising happy hour $1 bottles of wine. Â Same thing on the front of the menu. Â (Actually it is also listed that way on the front page of their website.) I actually asked as soon as I sat down if that was a joke. Â I was informed you buy a bottle at regular price and the second is $1. Â You have to ask or turn over your menu to see that detail. Â No asterisk, no small print, nothing. Â Is that even legal advertising?!
Second we had a groupon for 4 flights of wine and 2 tapas or bruschetta plates. Â The wine was the first to come out. Â We were told they were a chardonnay, a merlot and a cabernet sauvignon all from a vineyard in California. Â We first tried the white wine and enjoyed it. Â Surprised that it tasted like no chardonnay we had ever had we asked with the menu which chardonnay from CA it was. Â The waiter left and came back and told us that actually he was wrong and the flight wines are all tap wines from a barrel made in Tuscon?!?! Â What is tap wine?
Third when we got our bill only one appetizer was taken off. Â When the waiter was informed of the mistake he argued a bit that the groupon was only for one appetizer. Â He had to take the coupon out of his pocket to inspect it again. Â Then he left and came back having taken off the $4 fries we added on later instead of the $7 Hummus nachos that we had originally ordered as part of the deal. Â I pointed it out again and he gave some excuse about timing and the computer taking off least expensive items. Â Whatever!
Now onto the food... I had:
Hummus Nachos - HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Greek Fries - VERY GOOD!
Halloumi Bruschetta - Tasty with a relish/pickled flavoring
Grilled Filet Mignon - AMAZING!
Wilted Greens with Bacon - Good.
Parmesan French Toast with Tomato Basil Relish - MMMMM... the tomato basil relish was spicy in a sriracha flavored way
My friends tried the Bee Hive sandwich. Â One really liked it and one liked everything except the thick sliced prosciutto. Â
I'm hesitant to go back.... but the food is calling to me... what to do... what to do...
So many great things going on at Salut! My only qualm was that it took me FOREVER to get there due to construction, but obviously that's temporary and I'll be back when it's over (plus - it was worth sitting in traffic!).
I didn't have an actual meal but I my friend and I had a few items off the happy hour menu. We had Hummus Nachos, Peppy Dew Peppers and the Caprese Kabobs. All of the food was delicious and came out quickly. There's a lot more on the menu I want to try next time!
They have great happy hour drink specials, both of us had wine, it was a nice Malbec. We also sampled the Cab on tap that was yummy. We were hesitant to try wines out of a tap/draft (it makes me think of boxed wine - ew)... but I/we were very pleasantly surprised at how delicious it was and continued on for a second glass.
The restaurant is super cute and word is that you can bring your dogs and sit on the patio so I'll have to bring the fur baby next time. :)
Quite possibly one of my favorite parts of all of it was the service. I think customer service is a lost art but these guys got it spot on. Our server was attentive but not overbearing and offered up suggestions when we needed it. We sat at the end of the bar so we chatted a bit as well and he was very informative about the restaurant itself as well as the wine selection.
Can't wait to go back! Thanks for an awesome experience!
I read about this restaurant opening in the East Valley Tribune when it popped up on my Google News feed about  new restaurant opening in Tempe.  Coming from Phoenix where there's no lack of awesome places to go, I was very eager to try this new place close by to where we live now.  We finally had a chance to try it and I was not disappointed.
The happy hour menu lasts till 7 so it actually gives you a chance to get home, get refreshed and head out. Â The draft wine was really good; Â I had the Pinot Grigio and the boyfriend had the Malbec. Â Both very smooth. Â The server, Steve, was very informative and told us about how they're trying some more "sustainable" options which was unique. Â And the wine list is extensive so I'm looking forward to trying more. Â I'm also wanting to have the Cartel Brown Ale.
We had a couple appetizers: the caprese kabobs, two of the bruschetta, the ravioli, the fries and the grilled halloumi cheese. Â All were very good and had a unique twist. Â (I also used the Yelp check in discount and they were very nice)
The ambiance is nice, and I feel everyone would feel comfortable going. Â
This is only a few weeks old and am looking forward to it growing and them editing, little things like adding more bruschetta flavors, or more lighting outside and misters.
All and all, I know my go to place now for a good glass of wine and awesome service.
And it's a dog friendly patio
My brother and I keep coming back for the Ciprian Salsa Bruschetta that has a pomegranate touch, it is absolutely tasteful! The Chefs Board has a nice variety of deliciousness, nice to enjoy with friends. The Sun Devil burger is A-mazing! Â Moreover, two nights ago I tried the Malbec Wine imported from Argentina, exquisite to accompany my meal! I enjoy the outdoors, the indoors, plus a nice touch of good taste in music, very well put together. I will continue to come back, thank you staff.. Salut (Cheers)!
Review Source:I went here for a happy hour with a friend based on the Yelp reviews that I read. Â I was excited for a nice wine bar near my work and it looked like it had a great happy hour menu.
I opted to have wine, and since I had a ways to drive home, I just went for a glass. Â If you had a larger group or were within walking distance, they have wine by the bottle and at happy hour, the 2nd bottle is $1!
We opted to sample 3 of the appetizers.  We tried the Peppy Dew Peppers, Wild Mushroom Bruschetta, and the Chef's Board.  Everything was delicious.  I expected the bread on the  bruschetta to be more crunchy/grilled, but it was tasty nonetheless.
We sat outside but it was a little bright with no shade to block the setting sun. Â Looks like they've planted trees to help, but in the mean time, they might consider a screen/shade for that are. Â Some misters would go a long was as it starts to warm up as well.
All in all, I would definitely go back and happy hour there again.
The happy hour specials and groupons lured me and my friends here on a weekday evening, but I was quite disappointed. First of all, about half the "tapas" (which are actually just appetizers) on the happy hour menu were the same price as they are on the regular menu ($5 or more) . Also, the food was alright. The peppy dew peppers were yummy, but the other "tapas" we tried were pretty mediocre, at best. They said they were out of one appetizer when we were ordering, but we saw another table order and receive it about 30 minutes later. They were short on menus, despite being far less than 25% capacity at the time. Some of these may just be growing pains of a new restaurant. There were also tons of flies around, which was pretty annoying. We didn't get any entrees so I can't speak to that, and the wines in the wine flight seemed reasonably good. Another drawback: if you get seated in the back section, there are no windows and very limited lighting (the waiter couldn't even see the water glasses well enough to know whether he needed to fill them up or not).
Review Source:My new favorite place in Tempe! Â This place is unreal such a great vibe and amazing service. Â I tried the hummus nachos which I recommend highly! Â The salmon was cooked perfectly and the Lemmon fizz craft cocktail was the perfect finishing touch. Great patio as well will be back soon.
Review Source:Epic happy hour menu 3-7pm, every day. Great environment, food is unique and delicious, staff is friendly and knowledgeable, the drink and wine menu is spectacular (ask their Sommelier for a wine recommendation) and if you need a recharge check the USB ports under the bar!
I'll be back!
Granted, it was the Groupon that brought me in...and brought me back! Â Was there Friday night (it was quite busy), and went again today (not so busy). Â
Everyone is still learning the ropes, but is very happy to try and make your experience the best you could have. Â My husband and I sat at the bar and had the pleasure of speaking to Dustin, the sommelier of the establishment. Â This "kid" is only 27, but has the knowledge of wine, beer, and "specialty drinks" (even Mr. Harry Mitchell who was sitting next to me was impressed), along with the pairing of food and drink. Â My husband and I learned SO MUCH from Dustin this evening. Â
Finding out that Salut was dreamed up with every customer in mind (great happy hour prices on food and drink for the "pop in and go" kind of folks, to the folks that want to sit, eat, drink, and talk for HOURS about their experience) was a refreshing change from the "norm." Â
I love the fact that this is a dog friendly establishment, which is something that I've only seen in Scottsdale. Â Seeing so many items "recycled/reused" was definitely a plus in my eyes as well. Â OH! Â And I LOVED the hooks for hanging purses at the bar... simple wine bottle openers that had been "turned into the wood" leaving just the handle for a "hook," VERY CLEVER!
As my husband and I were leaving, we kept talking about who we would like to bring to Salut, how we hope that they decide to offer "wine courses" as part of their experiences, and we wish them the absolute best! Â We also look forward to making this establishment a "regular" date night location for us. Â
Lastly...things we've tried and LOVE:
-Greek Fries
-Peppadew Peppers
-Hummus "Nachos"
-Chef's Board
-Wild Mushroom Bruschetta
-The WIne Flight
-Kentucky Rose
-Lavender Lemon Fizz
Thumbs up on EVERYTHING! Â Can't wait to come back and try something different!
Cafe Boa finally has a competitor in Tempe! Â For date night I know that some college folks will never abandon House of Tricks, but for a new urban wine bar you have to check out Salut. Â Went on their opening night and it was packed with families and pretty people. Â The price points are very reasonable and they have both beers on draft and wine on draft. Â (Perfect for when you might need to down a few...err one quickly)
Ambiance: Â Similar to the Garage in Phoenix mixed in with the original Postinos. Â Big patio area which is nice. Â Try to sit on that side, admittedly there is one side that faces right into a parking lot, (but in Az, what restaurant doesn't)
They have great music without becoming too loud.
Food is mediterranean inspired. Â Think olives, pomegranate, feta etc. Â The salads are delicious and do not miss the mushroom ravioli which I could have devoured all by myself but was forced the share. Â I was full from two appetizers and a salad and the aforementioned wine so I didn't get to the main entrees which looked tasty. Â Clearly I will have to come back.
The staff is pretty, but more importantly, very nice and considering how new the restaurant is, they ran a very smooth ship. Â I am really hoping that this restaurant inspires more eateries to open up in Tempe. Â (I might have a reason to leave my 10 mile Phoenix bubble more often)
Great place. Went there before the official opening, I think. I happened to talk to the owner while sitting at the bar who told me that they were just open for ten days. It felt like an awesome place to hang out - great atmosphere, super nice people. Really nice service - I got to try a few different wines before deciding on a glass, great cheese plate and amazing filet mignon. I had a wonderful time while in Tempe  just for work - definitely go and enjoy great drinks, fun atmosphere and people, and some good food!
Review Source:Service was good. Â The hostess and servers were very friendly, but it took them 10 minutes to set up a table on the patio for 8 of us, even though the patio was pretty much empty at the time. Â There are no umbrellas on the patio to provide shade, which guarantees that no one will want to be on the patio between May and September. Â The food and drinks were good, but the appetizers specifically were a bit small. Â I'll likely return for a Happy Hour, and hopefully when I do, it will be better.
Review Source:Went there with hubby couple of weeks ago. Â
Good: wine selection, food quality and presentation. Also close to house so that we can bicycle there!
Not so good: servers still need training .... But I am sure in couple of weeks they will get a hang of it. Bar seats are VERY uncomfortable, we moved to the booth after 15 minutes.
We will be back!!
Friday night, place was not busy. Waiter forgot to bring drinks. Ordered appetizer only to be told 15min later they are out of said appetizer. Also out of a wine that a friend ordered. Â Place is a renovated spot in a strip mall. Â Atmosphere is ok but location is not desirable. Â Good luck staying open thru the summer!
Review Source:So impressed by this new Tempe gem. Â My friend and I came in for dinner last weekend, and were immediately pleased with the decor as well as the service. Â The recycled palet wood used both decoratively and functionally was SO well done, and the lighting is beautiful! Â Our service was perfectly timed and friendly. Â
That said, I am not a person who enjoys a restaurant simply for the scene and good service. Your food must match (or at least approach) your ambience, and Salut's menu absolutely did :) Â We began our meal with an order of Ciprian Salsa bruschetta, which was lovely and fresh. Â I enjoyed the roasted corn salad as an entree, and my friend had the brie hive. Â Both were fresh, seasoned well, and portioned perfectly (especially for a health-conscious preggo; not too little, but not so much that I left feeling overly full!) Can't wait to bring my husband back here for one of their signature drinks or a glass off of their wine list (see you in a few months, Salut!)
Am I in Tempe?
I was told to come here by one of my coworkers because apparently it was so great that I just HAD to come eat here...well I did, and I was surprised. I expected this place to be ok because it's in a tucked away plaza on University, but let me tell you, the food was pretty darn good. Tried the Hummus nachos and haven't had anything like it, the drinks were dangerous because you couldn't really taste the alcohol and the food was well worth the price. TRY IT!
This place is perfect!! The food is amazing--the grilled halloumi and peppy dew peppers are ridiculous! Incredible wine selection...I love the wines on tap and the lemon fizz signature cocktail in the cute blue glass. Great vibe and awesome staff--definitely recommend!!
Oh and the happy hour is unreal! Taking my dog there today.
Everything was amazing and service was smooth and professional, especially for such a new business. Â The staff couldn't be better - everyone is extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Â As far as the food - huge portions at a great price. Â I recommend the Sun Devil turkey burger and a glass of pinot grigio :) Salut is exactly what Tempe needed!
Review Source:Food is amazing! I love the decor and the bar staff is really friendly. You need to come in and try the food. If I could I would eat their everyday. They have a great line up of different beers and wine. Its somewhere you want to go when you don't want to deal with the mill atmosphere.
Review Source:I am so in love with this place!!!! Â There are many reasons to love Salut. First of all, the decor is done with recycled components, mixing old and new, makes for a very beautiful setting. The minute you walk in you can feel the friendliness of the staff. Salut is perfect for lunch with your friends or a hot date. :) The food is inventive and delicious and the wine/cocktails are amazing. If you haven't checked this gem out you must! I can't wait to go back!
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