Salt Kitchen Bar in Cornwall, Isles of Scilly

Stopped in here on the drive down to St Ives. We were a bit early before our accommodation was ready, so we decided to go to the Asda near by to stock up, and then grabbed some lunch here. The service was really good, and the girl behind the bar was friendly and helpful. The food was to a good standard and better than most “pub grub” at similar prices in the area. The next time we drive down to St Ives I will make sure we stop in here for lunch again.

Absolutely disgusted with our treatment tonight, will not be going to the Salt again. Hugely disappointed on so many levels, but particularly the service- ignored, forgotten and frankly felt like they were taking the mick with the amount of errors. Such a same as its our local. £70 wasted tonight, never again though.

We visit Hayle a few times each year and often end up eating at Salt most days we're down, we've come down for our Wedding Anniversary weekend but staying in Perran so came to Hayle specially to have lunch at Salt, we really wish we hadn't now. We asked for a full size bottle of Prosecco, the bar manager came back to say he didn't have any in the fridges so he'd give me the small bottles instead to the same value. He brought one over, we ordered food and ate our shared starter. The young lad cleared our plates away and my glass was nearly empty but he didn't ask if I wanted another drink. Then the bar manager brought our mains, my glass was empty and we tried to catch him but he'd gone, we wanted more fizz and some salt & pepper as there wasn't any. He came to the table next to us to collect their plates and asked us how our food was, but again was gone before we could ask for a drink, although we shouldn't have to ask, a tentative server would ask us, he looked at my glass too. I ate my rather dry Mac n Cheese without a drink, we both tried getting his attention, my husband spent half the time eating his dinner turned around trying to flag him down, the women at the next table got so bored of waiting that they went up to the bar. 10 minutes after finishing eating we gave up and decided to pay up and leave. I went to the bar where he realised so said 'Hi' but wasn't engaging anymore than that, there was no 'I'll be right with you' or anything. He came over a few minutes later from the coffee machine and asked if I was settling up, I said yes and mentioned that I hadn't had a drink with my food despite three visits to our table, and he just said 'Oh'...no apology whatsoever. I checked there was no service charge, paid up and left. It was busy but that's not my issue and that's not an excuse for poor service, and even worse when a paying customer says 'I'm not happy' to then not acknowledge it at all is poor. I think our love affair with Salt might be over, double annoying that we drove over from Perran too, really wish we hadn't bothered.e

Very accommodating Food lovely Try the peanut and snickers cheesecake Seems expensive when you look at the price. But so worth it. Share it though as large, so makes it really worth it 😄

My Partner and myself dined here on holiday and the food was wonderful my partner had the crispy fish burger and I had the ‘bookmaker’ stake melt if we ever visit Hayle we will definitely eat here again

Locals who go here often but found it's slipping. We booked a table for two it was a special occasion so we wanted to be somewhere nice. Our table had our name on it, but nobody had cleaned it, and there were still glasses from the last people? So basically, they just stuck our name on a dirty table. After asking, the barman cleaned our table and apologised. It's not his fault as the waiters should have done this. Our starter came, but we had no cutlery or napkins on our table. My partner asked, but they never arrived, so he had to go to the bar himself and ask. When I cocktails came, as the waiter put them on the table, he spilt them. The food is still good, but the experience as a whole isn't. Either way, we will only pop in for a coffee during the day in the future and go elsewhere for a special evening meal because these days, it's very expensive to eat out so you most definitely want the whole experience to be good not just the food. Disappointing as this is the only thing that let them down

Always have the best food at Salt bar. I’ve never been disappointed. The staff are always friendly and atmosphere is nice 😊 The fried Brie is to die for. Calamari is always amazing too! Starburst cocktail is on of my faves.

Amazing atmosphere. Very friendly staff. The food was unbelievably tasty, we had poutine and bap buns from the specials board. Desserts were gorgeous. We're definitely returning.

Had a really good meal and drink for a reasonable price. Good service and delicious food

Wonderful lunch at a smart retro food bar in Hayle. We had the Sea Bass on Aubergine stew and Salt Burger. Parking at ASDA really easy and the service from the team was superb, nothing was a problem.

Me and my husband had a lovely meal. Service was great staff very friendly . Couldn't fault anything

Just had tea at Salt after a busy day in St Ives. From the minute we walked in friendly warm welcoming atmosphere. We were acknowledged by 3 members of staff at some point and each person was so warm and friendly and helpful, nothing was too much trouble . The food itself was fresh and served hot , we both ordered the brisket smash burger with fries. We didn't intend on having dessert however on seeing raspberry and white chocolate cheesecake on the menu we were tempted. A huge slice served with raspberry couli and honeycomb and it was to die for. Highly recommend this place just wish we lived closer!

Great choice for a early evening meal very friendly service

Gorgeous little place in Hayle. Delicious breakfast and the loveliest waitress! We plan to come back for dinner as the menu looks fab!

Sensational. Thank for a lovely night, great restaurant. Six staff (all facing you), two cooks, two front of house, talented bartender and guy in the middle (master of multi tasking). Superb food (surf and turf to die for). They made it look so simple from the first to last cover. A must for my next holiday to Cornwall.

Where do you start, starter of monkfish and prawns very generous size tasty and flavour some wow thought it wouldn't get better how wrong can you get, next sea bass and garlic prawns on burger wheat with accompanied drizzled and flavours all I can say you blew my taste buds, better food here than Rick's I'm afraid to say, as for the service it was faultless well done guys and gals

Great little play. Really nice food

Well priced, lovely staff, scrummy mocktails and cocktails and the most amazing food. Super filling but beautifully made. The atmosphere was amazing. And yet again because I can't get over it, the staff were amazing. Kind, friendly and always checking to make sure everything was ok, just what you want when dining. About to attend my food coma 😂

Came here for dinner and had the bang bang chicken burger. It was amazing! The cheesecake for dessert too was really good. Not the cheapest of places but you get good portions for what you pay.

We had deep fried Brie and firecracker chicken skewers for starters and for mains we had salt burgers. Everything tasted incredible! We were serviced so quickly and the waitress was lovely! We parked in a car park nearby because there wasn’t much parking by the restaurant. I would definitely recommend if you don’t mind walking 2 minutes to the restaurant! And definitely book!

Variety in food options, good portions, kids portions is pretty large, all the food was flavorful and to our satisfaction. Service is good, they helped us in selecting items, bring sauces, and check in on us. I ordered the brisket loaded Mac and cheese. We also ordered the salt & chilli crispy squid, pulled brisket burger, and spiced bean burger. The calamari was good. The brisket in the Mac and cheese was good, but the Mac and cheese wasn't flavorful or strong on the cheese flavor. The brisket burger was really good, and plenty of portions. The kids meal, which was fish, was plentiful and flavorful. Overall the food is good especially for the area, and the service is excellent.

Amazing place great food and service every is very nice wonderful bar. And can’t forget the amazing atmosphere

Very nice place to dine in. Great food, reasonable prices and good atmosphere.

Excellent food and amazing service, definitely recommend this little gem. Specials board looked fantastic but we just had the normal menu

Been a couple times, lovely little restaurant! Great portion sizes worth the value for money, and nice and quick service! Only complaint is the sauces are in small sachets I’d prefer bottles or tubs with for ketchup, mayo etc!

Great service and delicious food!

Great place, great food, great atmosphere really enjoyed it

Average food for the price, which was a bit steep.

We had a average visit but my child loved the food

Excellent food and service. Could not fault the place and so glad we found it. Will definitely return during our next holiday!

The Salt is such a lovely restaurant, with a large menu of food options, ranging from savoury to sweet, and the place is always kept clean. The Cajun Chicken is especially nice, not too spicy but still has that kick, and the Churros are divine, they are crispy and accompanied with the gooey chocolate, absolutely delicious! The staff are kind and helpful, and although the venue is a little pricey, the quality of the food is spectacular <3

Food was great, quite a long walk to go from the far outside end all the way in to order. The railway track bridge above also drips on you. Would be good to improve this with a cover of some kind to protect you below.

Beautiful steak, with the best peppercorn sauce I’ve ever had! Friendly staff too!

Excellent food and service!! Server was called Lucy if I can recall and she was brilliant!! Would 100% go back again, all different types of food to fit everyone’s needs and tastes. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Food was incredible, had the surf and turf from the specials menu and it was 10/10. All the food I tried, with the cocktails and beers were all amazing, thank you for the best dining out experience in ages. Service great too 👍

Unfortunately, price-performance doesn't match at all here. Mocktail was good but the burgers, steak and fish plate were all not of good quality. One burger was so disgusting that we left it alone. Very unfortunate.

One of the nicest burger places we've been to. I'm sad they've stopped doing the double cheese burger, but the other choices are still filling.

Came here for a birthday meal with my family and it was excellent. We had starters and mains, and everything went down extremely well. My boyfriend slyly ordered a slice of birthday cake to come out as a surprise which ended the evening perfectly (and was also delicious!)

Twice in 2 weeks that says it all ❤️

Fabulous !! Cheesecake was divine and probably the best chicken burger I have had

Lovely food and staff! Reasonably priced, would definitely return!

Service was fantastic, and the food was simply divine. I had the Brisket Loaded Mac'n'Cheese, and I will absolutely be coming back again.

Great food, we tried the specials of the day and we loved it!

Delicious food and such good prices for the portions you get. And they cater for gluten free!! Been here a few times now, one of my favourite places to go.

Found this place while on holiday, wonderful service and food, the cacun chicken Gains burger is probably one of the best ive had and with all the brilliant street food places where I live in birmingham that say something. The loaded fries where amazing too definitely worth a visit if in the area bit you need to book if you want to guarantee a table.

Great place to hang out and enjoy.

July 2021 I love this place. In previous years, when I've stayed in Hayley, it has been my "local". This year I'm staying in St Ives but right now typing this from a seat within salt. Really happy here. Food? Fantastic. Venue? Brilliant. Team? The best! 30/06/22 In St Ives again but had to return. Food, venue, staff? Even better than I remember. Love it here. 01/06/24 No visit to Cornwall (St Ives / Hayle) complete without Salt Diner/Bar. Surf and Turf recommended on this occasion. Love it here.

Tasty breakfast, great atmosphere and lovely staff.

Very good food, lovely atmosphere. Great for breakfast, coffee or lunch.

Blew us away. Food was absolutely delicious. Definitely try the deep fried Brie! Burger portions were huge.

It is a good place to go for a meal and a drink

I came in for the first time today and I really enjoyed it. The atmosphere, the decor is just right. I didn't have any of the food as I only came in for a coffee, but from the looks of it I think it's good. Staff are welcoming and on it. Overall really nice.

lucy was an absolute babe and the food is goooood

Absolutely lovely food and the staff could not be nicer. Really good atmosphere and menu. You have to try their espresso martini.

Went with a work party a few weeks ago and the food was so good we came back to try more of the menu!! Surf and Turf was excellent! Tiger prawn skewers for starters were superb! Will be back!

Lovely food and good friendly service. Nice menu clean decor. Thank you for a great lunch. Will be sure to pop by again soon.

Food was excellent 👌 service was friendly, but felt ignored as we were looking forward to a dessert. Never got asked or even if we wanted more drinks. So we just payed and left.

Lovely food. Loaded fries were amazing as were the homemade cakes. Service was also attentive. Only downside was the £9 difference between our 11 year olds child fish and chips and the 13 year old's adult portion, with less chips!

Had an impromptu visit to this establishment for lunch and it was just lovely!! Dog friendly. Nice helpful staff. And the food was really tasty and fresh!! Would definitely recommend!!

We went for the sirloin steak with all of the trimming It was excellent we full enjoy it and would happily come again There is some parking for disability person on the front other parking is local Has WiFi on site My wife ordered a cocktail which was a bit watery but the staff replace it without a problem Nice clean toilets 👍

Visited at lunchtime, wide selection of light bites and burgers plus specials. I had monkfish scampi with loaded fries and spicy tartare sauce - flavours were awesome. Lovely friendly staff too and atmosphere was perfect. Meals priced fairly and large portions. Will definitely be back.

Been coming to Salt Bar for years and it’s the best pub and restaurant in Cornwall. Food and service is always consistently excellent. A great place to also chill outside and watch Hayle go by!

Excellent menu, fantastic food, and relaxing atmosphere. Kids and adults loved it equally. Highly recommend

Small restaurant but very cute! We went earlier this week and they have a really great breakfast and friendly staff! I will suggest to anyone visiting.

We went to salt this afternoon for a meal.You could not fault it,food and service were both excellent.It is so great to have a gluten free restaurant in Hayle.Nearly every option on the menu was which I was impressed with including the fish and chips .For starters I had the prawn and monkfish skewer,they were so delicious and really nice fish I suppose it is an advantage that it is located so close to the seafront.The bread I ordered to the side which actually also came with the starter was really delicious.Especially in the olive oil sauce.The olives were delicious.For mains I had the Salt Cheesteak cibbata.That was very tasty,the steak was so tender,tasty and cooked to absolute perfection.All the other things in it were nice too,it comes with rump steak,rocket,sliced gherkin,fried onions,melted cheddar and American mustard.I also ordered the buttermilk chicken loaded fries as I love loaded fries so much.The chips were really tasty you got a very generous portion of them,also the chicken was tasty too.So was everything else on the chips.The staff were friendly and service was quick.Lemonade was fresh and the summer breeze was delicious as well,had loads of flavour.Nice atmosphere and decor,If you are going here it is quite a small restaurant so I would recommend booking up in advance.Toilets and the restaurant was clean too.

Lovely food small friendly place recommend booking in advance

Came here for lunch. Nice building and atmosphere, foods were great but I felt a staff served us was not friendly…

Excellent food and great service. Loved the decor and it had a really good vibe. Generous food portions, wish I’d had room for dessert. Would definitely go again!

Absolutely delicious. Starter big enough to be a main and scrummy cocktails too 😍

Really lovely food, A Burger with bacon cheese, onion rings and fries about £16.00 per head. Portions are ample and there is a good selection of burgers. Also other items if you're not a burger fan. Staff were friendly and the service was swift. The surroundings were a little tired but clean. Tip check menu on line for choices but well worth a visit if in the area

Missed breakfast in the pub, so nipped in and had a great cup of coffee and roll with egg bacon sausage. Fast and efficient recommend as good value for money

Went here on a busy Saturday night. One waiter was looking after all the tables but did a fantastic job, very efficient and friendly. Food was superb, had heard that the food was good here but we were all pleasantly surprised with the great quality of the meals. Burgers were huge but also brilliant flavour, steaks also very good. Overall well priced, good portion sizes and a varied menu, will definitely return.

Been here several times with my daughter ,and have always enjoyed the food and stunning service. Very reasonable and in a delighful location !Many thanks 2 all the teams .Shirley Nicola

Lovely place with great food and good service. Good quality ingredients and it has a good atmosphere. Highly recommend for a stop in.

Fantastic, my new favourite place to eat, came here for my wife's birthday, group of seven and a toddler, the service was first class, and the food was just amazing, i went for the flat iron steak it was so good, we all ate different things and we all agreed it was amazing, i am so looking forward to going back, thanks to all at Salt.

Enjoyed a fabulous evening at this cosy restaurant with a great atmosphere. The menu was varied and reasonably priced. Food freshly prepared and delicious.

Very friendly service. Really happy to accommodate dogs! Food was great and the wife loved the cocktail menu

Visited twice whilst on holiday in the area, that probably tells the story in itself.... Not what your expecting when you walk in the door an American style diner, but if it's not your style don't be put off the food and service is first class ! Staff very polite and welcoming and it's dog friendly. Good menu with additional blackboard specials, we liked that you can actually watch the food being prepared and cooked in front of you.. delivery well presented and imaginative dishes served with a smile, I can recommend the Buddha bowl with prawns if you like a healthy opinion... All round good experience, we will definitely go back on our next visit to the area.

Nice place with a friendly atmosphere and really nice staff. Only one hot plant based offering which has been the same for months. It’s nice but a bit dull after several visits. I think the kitchen ventilation needs attention because we both smelt like a rancid deep fat fryer when we got home!

I’ve been here a few times over time. Food and service are good. The staff are always friendly. The place is clean and well run. There is seating outside the front and more under the arches of the viaduct for warm days.

Great place and lovely food! Dog friendly too!

Had a 3 course meal here tonight, the menu caters for all taste buds with the heart and souls going into the meals, our waitress was very professional friendly and accommodating for our every wish and needs. Thank you so much for such a lovely night highly recommend to all. We will be back.

I’ve dined here twice now and the first time I came our server got my order completely wrong! Apart from that though the food I have had here was delicious, came out hot and service was relatively quick too. The second time I dined here there were bao buns on the specials board (which were absolutely to die for). We sat outside both times and it’s a nice outside dining area compiled of large benches and umbrellas too so we were shaded from the sun. Overall a good place to eat

Love salt! Burgers are always amazing! Highly recommended

Good atmosphere, good food and fair prices.

I have booked a table for 1.45pm on Sunday, when we arrived the place itself looks lovely and well presented. The waiter instead was rude and unbothered which just pointed us the table and arrived a minute later and slapped the menus on the table. We waited for 40 minutes for our 3 burgers which was ok, and the burger was well presented and inviting. Such a shame that when you bite into it doesn’t taste like it looked. Was so overcooked and chewy really, really unpleasant to eat. None of the waiters came to check if we was ok with the food and couldn’t tell me. Out of hungryness we finished the burgers and once the waiter took the empty plates we complained about the burgers and he said sorry I’ll let the kitchen know and never came back. No compensation, no discount. Such a shame I’ve heard so well about this place and has disappointed so much especially for how unbothered was the waiter after the complain. I’ll come back is it could have been a chef mistake and a one off that food was so unpleasant and want to give this place a second chance.

There is going out for dinner and then there's a visit to the Salt Kitchen in Hayle. This is another level. A superb menu covering surf and turf. Appetiser options with several starters, main courses and a specials board. If you can't find anything you like then maybe eating out isn't something for you. It would be unreasonable to find any fault. Portion sizes are generous and the mix of textures and flavours are a culinary crown, successfully created by a wonderfully talented chef and her team. Every single mouthful is a delight and testament to the whole team who clearly are committed to delivering absolutely top quality food in an atmospheric location, trendy yet private, vibrant enough and yet not over exuberant. A fantastic evening where service is at it's most pleasant, smiling best. I would have absolutely no doubt in recommending this to anyone for a superb quality filled evening. As I said, outstanding all round. Simply outstanding

The Korean kebabs BOMB 🔥🔥 Bookmaker..BOMB 🔥🔥the blue cheese was a nice addition, not too over powering I hope to be back soon 🙂

Brilliant food and excellent service. Lovely place to have a really decent meal

Absolutely amazing! Had a stunning roast at the Salt and was the best roast I’ve had in a long time!! Beautiful beef brisket aswell

Took a late lunch here yesterday and it really was very good. The venue was very busy but this did not impact on the level of service. Staff were friendly, polite, professional and efficient throughout. The menu, alongside the many specials available, made choosing difficult as it all sounded so tempting. I went for the Buddha Bowl, my wife the Korean chicken skewers, for starters and the flavours were so appetising. For the mains the cod loin from the specials board and, from the regular menu, the 'Bookmaker' steak melt. Both the cod and the steak were cooked to perfection and they both tasted great. The desserts were also enjoyable too! Everything was well presented. We tried the draft Chieftain IPA, an Irish beer that is a little darker than most IPA's on the market but it was a pint to savour. All in all a great place to eat and drink. Well worth a visit as, judging by how well attended the venue was, people already know just how good it is! Deserves more than it's 4.6 star google rating.

We had a week in Hayle and ate here three times, the food is SO good. Each time we waited for our food as it was cooked fresh, no grumbles from us on that score !! It gets busy on weekends so worth booking if you don't want to miss out. One of the meals we had was the Sunday special which changes each week, ours was Duck Confit with roast dinner trimmings, it was amazing. Sunday dinner is so personal and they nailed it. We shared a Brie starter, my husband had the monkfish skewers one lunchtime & I had the Squid, I had the Salt Burger, he had Hake in a spicy bean stew, all the dishes were lovely. It's not a huge menu which is good, but plenty of variety, a specials board and trust me, you'll end up torn !! The staff are lovely in there too, overall a really nice place to eat and sit for several hours LOL

Never Disappoints, Came here for Saturday Dinner, started with Padron peppers to share and got a massive portion, Fish and chips for me, Was rich but light, cooked perfectly. Daughter had the monkfish skewers which she gets every time, portions seemed to have got bigger as she couldn’t even touch the pittabread. Drinks were great ONLY suggestion is I’d love to see actually non alcoholic mocktails instead of just mixed juices would love maybe a couple of Lyres non alcoholic spirit options so you feel like your having a real drink. Other than that perfect evening, great staff will try and book more regularly this winter

Went for a birthday celebration. The food was so good and my son reckoned he had the best burger ever! The staff were very attentive and made sure we had a good time. I have to say that the prawn and monkfish skewers were amazing. Thanks for an enjoyable evening. Highly recommended.

Best Cauliflower cheese soup I've ever had, service great , a lovely place to go and eat or drink

We ate her twice breakfast and dinner. Both were amazing as was the staff and service. Even catered for the dog with sausages highly recommended place to eat

Had a great time. Salt is doing all the main things right: the menu is the right size and focused on what works and ours tasted good; the ingredients are good quality and with decent portions; staff are friendly and there is a warm feel to the place; and the kids meals are decent and not just tacked on as an afterthought. Worth going for the cocktails too.

Great food, good seafood portions, lovely ambience, great decor. Attentive staff.

Great food. Ok service, clean and tidy.

Lovely cocktails and service, we've been before and had an amazing meal. However this evening I had a burger and it was really dry I couldn't eat it, my partner had the fish of the day and said it was dry. We love it here just disappointed this evening.