The Restaurant at Salish Lodge & Spa

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   Danniel

   New York City

   7 reviews

   5.0

   7 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 1

   There’s construction going on that you aren’t aware of till you get there and don’t get a view of the falls or anything. You sit in the lounge area which is okay but not what you’re expecting when paying $200 for a meal.
   

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   Greg

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   Great view. Sad to hear the attic won’t be around after remodel. It had better views than the main restaurant. Food was awesome.
   

   The Restaurant at Salish Lodge & SpaResponded 1 day ago

   Dear Greg, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful experience! We truly appreciate the compliments about our views, as well as our cuisine! We hope to welcome you back for another exceptional visit! Cheers, The Salish team
   

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   Noelle

   Richmond

   10 reviews

   4.0

   10 reviews

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 5

   The restaurant has beautiful views of the falls, but you will only see it if you’re at a window table. The rest of the restaurant is nice, but very dark. Our food was good-but expensive. Price was decently expected due to the luxury lodge. My husband and I ordered the sirloins, and they came in a large chunk (almost like a filet, vut very chunky). It made slightly difficult to eat and cut. Overall, good meal. Not sure if we would go back outside of convenience if we stay at the lodge again.
   

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   Sarah

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   2.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 3

   The eggs were cooked well. The bacon was good. Salad on a breakfast plate was weird. The biscuits we love were dry, but the honey and blackberry jam were great. The underseasoned yukon potatoes were cut too large and were solid and not cooked through. Once they remembered to bring the scalloped potatoes at the end of the meal, I enjoyed them. Mimosa flight was excellent. Overall, brunch fell very short of what we had last year and what we were expecting this time. We came here for our anniversary last year and it was spectacular. We chose Salish again for our 5th anniversary this year because last year was so memorable, but unfortunately, this was not the case. My husband said at least Denny's would have cooked the potatoes all the way. The service is always great at Salish, but sadly, that's not enough to get us to come back for our next celebration. Quality has significantly declined in the food, which is so sad for such an iconic place that has been known for being outstanding.
   

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   Sarah

   San Diego

   3 reviews

   3.0

   3 reviews

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 2
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We stayed at Salish last year for our anniversary and had an amazing experience and incredible meals, so it was an easy decision to return for our 5th anniversary this year. ,We had a reservation for dinner at the restaurant and ordered the same dish we had last year because it was so delicious and memorable. The Service was outstanding-- our server was detail-oriented, kind, professional, and accommodating. We ordered the clams as an appetizer, which was delicious. The harissa sauce was so good with just a touch of spiciness. The main course, however, was incredibly disappointing. It was not the same delicious meal we had enjoyed the year before, even though we ordered the same item- the filet mignon for 2 at $175. This price was well worth it--LAST YEAR. This year, the steak was tender, but the sauce was bland and flavorless. The brussels sprouts that we ordered again were not the same recipe as last year. They were delectable last year, but this year, they were coated with a creamy vinaigrette, which was very odd and not appetizing at all. The mashed potatoes were okay. Sadly, we had the same disappointing experience at breakfast this year. I'm not sure if there is a new chef or just a new menu, but we are so sad that the quality has declined so much, especially since we thought we had found our special place so close to home.
   

   The Restaurant at Salish Lodge & SpaResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Sarah, Thank you for taking the time to leave us with your feedback. We appreciate you! Happy Anniversary! We are honored that you chose to celebrate your special day with us. We are sorry to learn that you were disappointed with your experience this year. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, but also on our commitment to making improvements when we don't get it right the first time. Our Director of Food and Beverage, Tristan Chalker, would love to hear more about your concerns, would you be willing to continue the conversation through email? We hope you will give us another opportunity to gain your trust again and show you the outstanding service we normally provide. With Appreciation, The Salish Lodge & Spa Team
   

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   Justin

   VIP

   Denver

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 5 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 2

   Waiter was fantastic. Cheesy pop Christmas music missed the vibe. Didn’t know the dining room was still under construction and we’d be in a dated bar vibe area. Will come back when the new renovation is complete to try again.
   

   The Restaurant at Salish Lodge & SpaResponded 2 days ago

   Dear Justin, Thank you so much for providing your feedback. We truly appreciate you highlighting our exceptional service! However, we sincerely apologize for our ongoing renovations. Our team is working on completing these renovations as quickly as possible, and we truly appreciate your patience. We would love the chance to address your feedback. Would you be willing to continue this conversation? Please reach out to our Director of Food & Beverage, Tristan Chalker via private messenger on OpenTable. We look forward to hearing from you. We hope to have the chance to welcome you back; we'd be grateful for another opportunity. Sincerely, The Salish team
   

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   Jonathan

   Orange County

   2 reviews

   5.0

   2 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   10/10, they treated us so well as we were celebrating a 30th BD and amazing food + drinks + kind servers! Can’t wait to return.
   

   The Restaurant at Salish Lodge & SpaResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Jonathan, Thank you for your fantastic review! We truly appreciate your compliments about our staff, food, and drinks! It was an honor welcoming you for your birthday, and we're so glad to hear we made it extra special with our exceptional service! We look forward to welcoming you back for another memorable visit! Cheers, The Salish team
   

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   Karl

   VIP

   Seattle

   16 reviews

   4.0

   16 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 4
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 4
   4. Ambience 4

   We always enjoy the Salish Lodge restaurant for breakfast. Unfortunately the restaurant space is still under construction until early 2025 so the upstairs (old) bar area makes do. The wait was a bit longer than we expected - 20 min past our reservation - but we got a window table which makes it all worth it. They’ve changed up the menu and a few items we loved aren’t there anymore - including the chicken and waffles, and my favorite, their roasted breakfast potatoes, which was replaced with scalloped potatoes (seems like a dinner item). While the chiliquelas tasted great, the chips and duck confit were both soggy (I like the confit to be crispy). Oatmeal was great. Pancakes were solid. But our favorite for the morning was the pastry basket - loved the ginger scones, apple cinnamon coffee cakes, and the buttermilk biscuits! Service was good. We’ll look to be back in the spring to see the renovation.
   

   The Restaurant at Salish Lodge & SpaResponded 5 days ago

   Dear Karl, Thank you for your review. It was a pleasure welcoming you! We appreciate you highlighting the wonderful aspects of your visit, especially the service, ginger scones, and buttermilk biscuits! However, we're truly sorry to hear we missed the mark with some of our dishes. Additionally, we understand our main dining room is under renovations, and we sincerely apologize for the inconvenience. We hope to welcome you back for a better dining experience. Cheers, The Salish team
   

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   Jacqlyn

   Seattle

   1 review

   5.0

   1 review

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We love coming here to celebrate our birthday brunch! Even with the construction there was no change to the fabulosity that is the Salish Lodge. Our three year old loves having “fancy brunch” to celebrate her dad!
   

   The Restaurant at Salish Lodge & SpaResponded 4 days ago

   Dear Jacqlyn, Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful dining experience! It's great to hear you had a fantastic birthday celebration! We truly appreciate you highlighting how wonderful your brunch experience was! We can't wait to welcome you back for another unforgettable visit! Cheers, The Salish team
   

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    Vicki

    Seattle

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 6 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    The Salish Lodge restaurant had amazing food and service. After getting up several times to try and takes photos out of the window the staff moved us to a window seating. Fabulous amuse bouches.
    

    The Restaurant at Salish Lodge & SpaResponded 5 days ago

    Dear Vicki, Thank you for your kind words! We're delighted to hear you had a wonderful dining experience in our restaurant. We are especially thrilled to hear about the fantastic service and food during your visit! It was a pleasure welcoming you, and we look forward to your next visit! Cheers, The Salish team
    

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