What People Are Saying About Salut Bar American
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In Short – This candlelit brasserie looks the part of Parisian eatery, but read the writing on the walls--in this case, off-color quotes ribbing the French--and it's clear that this mega-bistro takes a tongue-in-cheek approach to Francophilia. The lengthy menu is traditional enough, featuring French classics like steak frites and mussels mariniere. It's the American-sized portions and doting waitstaff that play against fussy French stereotypes. Authenticity aside, suburban country clubbers pack in nightly (and Sundays for brunch).
11/02/09
Best. Sangria. Ever.
by CaboGirl99
I love the cheeky French vibe of this place. I've only been here for brunch a couple of times, so I can't speak to other meals/experiences, but everything my friends and I have ordered was great. Their white sangria was life-changing. I get cravings for the stuff now. Service and atmosphere were good. Tables are a little close together for those of us lugging jackets and purses and whatnot, but the food and drinks are so worth the struggle to get to your table!
I wish I lived closer so I could come here more often!
- Pros: Brunch, white sangria
- Cons: Tables tightly packed
02/11/09
This Review is For the St. Paul Location -
by aaronmf
I've never been to the Salut in Edina but my wife says the two seem different. I Love Salut in St. Paul and am so happy they're now on Grand! I've eaten here several times and have never been disappointed. The regular salads are huge so great for splitting before one of the perfectly made seafood entrees. Great selections of wine at every price level too. Also, if you haven't tried it - leave room for the Red Velvet Cake! They are also doing a chef's tasting menu on the first Tuesday of the month that is very inexpensive and we were very pleased with the first one we enjoyed recently.
06/02/08
Moderate your expectations, and you'll be charmed.
by stpaulgirl2
Hmm, well, I can observe from some of the other reviews here that this restaurant may fall victim to overly elevated expectations....? Kids, this is *not* a French restaurant. It is Sarah Jessica Parker in Paris -- over the top, totally Americanized, cartoonish and entirely intentional. If you can take that served up with a side dish of irony, you'll enjoy this place.
But make no mistake about it... this is *no* fine dining establishment. Things they do well -- pomme frites, croques Monsieur, French onion soup, and burgers. Things which live in the "well, if you really want to try it" zone -- pasta (bland), chicken (uninspired), seafood, you get the idea. Things that should never be considered -- any kind of raw shellfish. The previous reviewer was spot on, those oysters reek something awful. Never a good sign.
But the wine list is nicely balanced, the brunch is quite good, and the prices are darn reasonable. Think of Salut like "Little Miss Sunshine"... expect little, and you'll be charmed. Expect the world, and you'll be sorely disappointed.
- Pros: Quirky, accessible, and easy parking
- Cons: Don't expect "Vincent" quality
The Details on Salut Bar American
What to Drink:
The moderately priced wine list, featuring not-just-French vin, has category headings like "soft and fruity," "balanced and graceful," and "sturdy and rich," making it easy to decipher. If you really don't care to put on a sniff-and-swirl show, carafes are available. La piquette (cheap) costs $12, acceptable (decent) is $15 and bon (good) runs $18.
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