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Address:
245 Commercial Street
Portland, ME 04101

Neighborhood:
Portland

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Cuisine:
Contemporary American

Price: $30 and under

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The Salt Exchange Details

Dining Style: Casual Elegant
Website: http://www.thesaltexchange.net/
Phone: (207) 347-5687
Hours of Operation: Lunch: Monday - Saturday: 11:30pm - 3:00pm, Dinner: Monday - Thursday: 5:30pm - 9:00pm, Friday & Saturday: 5:30pm - 10:00pm Bar/Lounge Menu available all day Monday-Saturday
Payment Options: AMEX, Discover, MasterCard, Visa
Cuisine: Contemporary American, Seafood
Executive Chef: Adam White
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Accepts Walk-Ins: Yes
Additional Details: Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Counter Seating, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Gluten-free Menu, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking Area, Non-Smoking Restaurant, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Access, Wine, Wine Bar
Catering: The Salt Exchange offers on-site catering Monday-Sunday for parties of 20-40 people (sit down) and up to 99 for passed hors d'oeuvres/appetizers. We design each party to our guests/clients specific needs and vision, please call for details and associated costs.
Private Party Facilities: Private party functions & business dinners may be held in our main dining room "The Gallery". Seating capacity for a private function is 40. There is no room charge, but a 20% non-refundable deposit is required 14 days prior to the event. Please contact us for further information.
Private Party Contact: Charles Bryon (207) 347-5687
Special Events & Promotions: The Salt Exchange conducts a Bourbon tasting the first Friday of each month. Call for details and times.

Getting there

Cross Street: Union Street
Parking: Private Lot
Parking Details: During lunch hours, street parking available in front of the restaurant on Commercial St. as well as on Cross St. During dinner hours, parking is available in the MEMIC lot at the end of our block.

A word from The Salt Exchange

Come take part in a new approach to traditional dining. Using local & natural ingredients, Chef White and his culinary team offer an innovative approach to Contemporary American Cuisine. Emphasizing multi-course dining, the Salt Exchange provides modest portion sizes that allow guests to try a… variety of different dishes. The Salt Exchange also boasts the largest Bourbon Bar in Portland, a large selection of Microbrews, and an extensive Wine list. With options for dining room seating, outdoor dining or a meal from our casual lounge menu at the beautiful Cherrywood bar, your experience is sure to be a delight.Continued

The Salt Exchange

4.2

62 $30 and under restaurant

Awards voted by OpenTable diners

Diners' Choice WinnerFit for Foodies

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56 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

56 Current Reviews

Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews

Overall

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Food

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 4.3 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 4.2 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

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Diners classify this restaurant as:

fit for foodies(40)
special occasion(20)
neighborhood gem(13)

notable wine list(12)
romantic(11)
great for lunch(10)

Current OpenTable.com Diner Reviews (56)

Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Novel preparations with the

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Energetic

"Novel preparations with the right combination of healthy local fresh food and fantastic presentation and taste."

Dined on 04/14/2012

2011

Special Features: fit for foodies, notable wine list, romantic, special occasion, scenic view

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Second visit for lunch. Very

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/09/2012

2011

Dined on 04/09/2012

2011

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Second visit for lunch. Very moderate prices, excellent food."

Dined on 04/09/2012

2011

Special Features: great for lunch

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Overall rating

(Good) 3 / 5

Good... but not great.

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Fair) 2 / 5

Ambiance

(Good) 3 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Good food. A bit overpriced. Service was indifferent. Lots of better options... but it's not bad per se."

Dined on 04/07/2012

2008

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Excellent restaurant, very

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/31/2012

2007

Dined on 03/31/2012

2007

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Excellent restaurant, very impressed!"

Dined on 03/31/2012

2007

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Very nice experience

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"Wonderful and thoughtful service. Food was excellent. We had a quiet table at the end of the bar that was perfect for a group of five that wanted to talk and relax with one another without having to shout to be heard."

Dined on 03/30/2012

2012

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Overall rating

(Very Good) 4 / 5

We enjoy The Salt Exchange

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

Food

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Service

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Ambiance

(Very Good) 4 / 5

Noise Level

Moderate

"We enjoy The Salt Exchange and have been several times. Service is excellent and the quality and preparation of the food is consistently enjoyable."

Dined on 03/24/2012

2007

Special Features: fit for foodies

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Overall rating

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

On a business trip and decided

OpenTable Diner Since

Dined on 03/12/2012

2003

Dined on 03/12/2012

2003

Food

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Service

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Ambiance

(Outstanding) 5 / 5

Noise Level

Quiet

"On a business trip and decided to indulge in a nice dinner by myself. I had a late seating. Excellent food and service and an outstanding restaurant week menu."