The Salted Pig

Good food, drinks, and service. We ordered bone marrow, bacon wrapped dates, dirty fries, sea bream fillet, msg burger, and drinks. The flavor profile was well balanced for everything we had. The amount of fries was large enough for the 4 of us to share and the dates were a good size. Areas where they could improve is using bone marrow that has a little more meat and adding more alcohol to the drinks. We could barely taste it.

Disappointing Experience with a Few HighlightsThe ambiance at Salted Pig in Downtown Riverside is undeniably appealing. The rustic, modern decor and welcoming atmosphere set the stage for what we hoped would be a great dining experience. Unfortunately, the service and food fell far short of expectations.We ordered the pork chop, which was disappointingly dry and lacked any real flavor. The bone marrow had good potential but was overshadowed by an overpowering spiciness. The sirloin, requested medium rare, arrived medium well and was tough and chewy--definitely not what we had in mind.The pork belly tacos were the one saving grace of the meal--flavorful and well-executed. For drinks, I tried the Hotel Palomar, which was beautifully presented with a torched cinnamon stick that added a nice touch.Despite the excellent ambiance and a couple of bright spots, the overall experience left much to be desired. The inconsistent food quality and lackluster service mean we probably won't be back anytime soon.

Salted Pig is a staple in downtown Riverside. This updated location is unassuming from the outside but you are immediately thrust into a sleek environment when you go inside. The bar side is to the left when you walk in and restaurant side is on the right. The menu isn't big and everything seems like it's crafted in a specific way. We've done dessert here and appetizers. The pistachio cream pie was amazing and the crust to pie ratio was my favorite. The dirty fries with cheese sauce and fresh herbs are absolutely divine. Service here is really good, I find them to be friendly and helpful if you ask any menu questions. The downside to here is the price. A lot of the cocktails average 16 dollars so when you are paying almost 20 dollars for a small drink and expensive food, it adds up quick.

Food was so-so. Service was slow and terrible. SERVICE: - our orders were taken 20 mins after being seated. - food arrived almost an hour after we were seated. - When we followed up our food, server said it was "26 minutes on the board" (meaning, she put in our order 26 mins ago), which did not have any relevance to our question of how much longer it was going to take. - when the food arrived, there were no plates. We had to ask for those, too. No apologies were given. - Not major, but they seated us at a pretty tight space even though we had a baby in a stroller, despite the availability of better tables with clearly more space to park a stroller. FOOD: - food arrived cold. When we complained about it being cold, the server basically said, "sooo, did you want something else? Or did you want me to warm it up?" Not even an apology, or wn explanation that it wasn't supposed to come out like that. We asked for it to be heated up but came back to us lukewarm. Not an enjoyable eating experience. They did comp the cold pork chop but still, it didn't make the food taste better. - Duck rillette didn't taste like duck.All in all, not a very enjoyable dining experience. Will not be back.

If you're looking for something a little more unique in Riverside, this is the spot. I appreciate the fusion mix.Here's what we had:+ I went for the mocktail called Kaya Kolada. It's basically an ube drink with coconut. Great taste if you're looking for a tropical drink.+ Scallop crudo was where I took off a star. While it's different, the sauce overpowered the scallops a little too much in my opinion, so you couldn't really taste any of the scallops or how fresh they were.+ My boyfriend thought the falafel burger was good.+ I loved the sea bream. Very fatty and everything is well balanced with the sauce and toppings.

The Salted Pig has always been a special spot for me and my wife. we used to go here for date nights, and it never disappointed. The pork belly sandwich was my favorite. the overall vibe made it the perfect place to enjoy a night out.It's a shame they're closed until next year, but we'll definitely be back as soon as they reopen. Can't wait to relive some great memories and make new ones!

My main problem with this restaurant is that when we dined at lunch on a weekend they were already out of 4 items on their menu; which the menu is already small to begin with. Food was good. I enjoyed my avocado toast even though it was a bit messy to eat. My whole table enjoyed their food as well. The fries are a MUST HAVE if you like cheese and roasted garlic. Our waitress was awesome and made sure we were always taken care of. The bathroom situation is a bit weird with a communal area for washing hands that people in the dining area can look in on. I would suggest making that more private because it felt wrong having people watch me wash my hands. Overall it was a good lunch with yummy food but we were all severely bummed on the missing menu items.

Really excited to try this place during my first time in Riverside! Seemed to be highly rated, modern, and exciting. Went early to the Mission Inn Festival of Lights and caught their 2-5pm Happy Hour. Just a heads up that their HH food menu is pretty slim. Service was very kind and attentive, helping pick menu items. The place was very aesthetically decorated. There seemed to be a mix of folks there with laptops to study along with folks at the bar there for drinks and light bites. We got the dirty fries and the burger. Both were pretty delicious. Surprisingly, my favorite part was that the side salad had the best tasting dressing I've ever had. The cocktail I got was on the smaller side in terms of portion, but it was unique and herbal without being too sweet. I wish I could try it outside of their HH period!

The food was really good, I ordered the lamb and it was well cooked and seasoned. The cocktails are super cute they put a jack-o'-lantern face on the Martini and dehydrated pineapple slice. We also ordered the pork belly sandwich. Which also was good minus the jalapeños. Our service was a little slow, but our waiter was very nice but it came to a point where we would go to the bar to order a drink to try to make things move a little quicker. It's a fun spot kudos to the bartender and being creative love that!

I LOVE the Salted Pig!!! I have been coming for years for the Bloody Mary and dirty fries!! The service is friendly and the server is attentive. The vibe is super chill, a great place to come and have drinks and good food!!