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Name: Saloon
Address: 255 Elm St, Somerville, MA, United States, 02144
Telephone: (617) 628-4444
Price range: $30 and under
Rating: 4.3

Saloon

4.3

259 Reviews

$30 and under

Comfort Food

255 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144

About this restaurant

Romantic
Great for creative cocktails
Lively

Located in the heart of Davis Square, Saloon is inspired by the iconic New York City pre-prohibition establishment. With a focus on brown liquors and local beers, Saloon calls reference to a time when drinks were serious and uncomplicated. In the early 1900s, the saloon was the standard institution prominently found on street corners across major cities in young America. The bar program at Saloon features whiskey-based cocktails inspired by the era's classic drinks.
. Enter through a sleek wood door underneath the blinking Davis Square Theatre sign.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Dinner: Nightly: 5:00pm - 1:00pm
Phone number
(617) 628-4444
Website
http://www.saloondavis.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Smart Casual
Executive chef
Dana Love

Location
255 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144
Neighborhood
Somerville
Parking details
None
Public transit
Red Line Davis stop
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Fried Oysters$13.00
peppadew tartar, lemon
Devils On Horseback$9.00
feta-stuffed dates wrapped in bacon, reduced mint balsamic
White Truffle-Honey Popcorn$4.00
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts$9.00
maple-buffalo sauce, crispy shallots, parmesan
Poutine$12.00
hand-cut potato wedges, smoked cheddar, applewood smoked bacon gravy
Potato Wedges$7.00
garlic, parmesan, horseradish mayo
Warm Brassica Salad$12.00
sauteed kale, cauliflower, Brussels sprouts, dried cherries, acorn squash puree
Pork Belly Tostadas$12.00
cider braised pork belly, manchego cheese, apple-cabbage slaw, creme fraiche
Maple Buffalo Wings$12.00
bleu cheese dressing
Wedge Salad$10.00
iceberg, applewood smoked bacon, cherry tomatoes, candied walnuts, bleu cheese salad
Local Oysters on the 1/2 Shell
served with classic cocktail and red wine mignonette
- 1/2 Doz.$16.00
- 1 Doz.$30.00
Charcuterie Board$16.00
Chef's selection of 3 cured and artisan meats, mustard, house pickles, fresh baguette
Artisan Cheese Board$16.00
Chef's selection of 3 cheeses, house seasonal jam, fresh fruit, fresh baguette

Entrees

Steak Au Poivre$29.00
peppercorn crusted 10oz angus ribeye, frites, watercress, Cognac cream sauce
Fried Chicken$20.00
Parmesan breaded chicken cutlet, buttermilk biscuit, smoked bacon gravy, apple-cabbage slaw
Chickpea-Tomatillo Stew$15.00
Israeli cous cous, tomato-coconut broth, grilled cornbread, jalapeño butter
Pan-Roasted Faroe Islands Salmon$24.00
seared shiitake mushrooms, red quinoa, cherry tomatoes, curried coconut sauce
Rodeo Burger$16.00
USDA prime blend, maple smoked cheddar, crispy shallots, whiskey BBQ, garlic parmesan wedges, brioche bun

What 259 people are saying

Saloon reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.3

4.3 based on all time ratings

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
1.5Value

Noise • Energetic

259 Reviews

OT
OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on August 23, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Went for a 30th birthday based on the extensive whiskey selection. The birthday person was ecstatic! The food far exceeded my expectations... would go again in a heartbeat. The only negative was that he asked for two beers off their list and they were out of them both.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on August 20, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time going to Saloon, and it was just as amazing as the first time. Our server, Joe, was pleasant and provided excellent service. It was super loud, but also a Saturday night so expected. Definitely going back.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston3 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 29, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great service, not rushed, good food, fun birthday celebration
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DrJimbob
Greater Boston15 reviews
4.0
Dined on July 17, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Friendly service, got a little slow when business started rolling in. Very good beer selection with thoughtfully curated drafts readily available. Small bite options were a little problematic as one of our dining party has celiac disease and another keeps kosher, limiting our options, but we had enough and were satisfied with what we had. Noise level made conversation a little challenging, and the low-lit ambiance makes for an atmospheric hangout, but not necessarily the easiest place to read a menu.
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Dunwich
Greater Boston58 reviews
3.0
Dined on July 8, 2017
1. Overall 3
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
We have been to Saloon several times, and it's usually pretty good (especially the cocktails), but variable in food quality. We had an enjoyable experience this time and there was nothing wrong the food, but we couldn't help noticing that it's awfully easy to run up a bill that's more than when we get a great meal at a fine dining restaurant.
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Jude
San Francisco8 reviews
4.0
Dined on June 5, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Clean, friendly restaurant. I like the speakeasy feel, but the place is a little darkly lit. Can use some candles on the table or something like that. Romantic, though, that's a plus.
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EthanM VIP
Greater Boston10 reviews
5.0
Dined on June 3, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Longest bourbon, rum, and whiskey menu I've ever seen.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston4 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 20, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent service! I called a few moments ahead of my reservation, asking if I could push it back 30 minutes, they were entirely able to accommodate me and very nice, very understanding about it.
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JasonS
Greater Boston3 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 25, 2017
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Excellent food, atmosphere, and service.
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RobS VIP
Greater Boston61 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 20, 2017
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Excellent food and atmosphere. Terrific booze selection. Great service. Menu interesting but not extensive. Well worth a repeat.
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255 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144

Additional information

Neighborhood
Somerville
Hours of operation
Dinner: Nightly: 5:00pm - 1:00pm
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Smart Casual
Parking details
None
Public transit
Red Line Davis stop
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Dana Love
Additional
Banquet, Bar Dining, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Farm to Table, Full Bar, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Website
http://www.saloondavis.com/
Phone number
(617) 628-4444

Saloon

About this restaurant

Not available on OpenTable

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Additional information

Appetizers

Fried Oysters$13.00

Devils On Horseback$9.00

White Truffle-Honey Popcorn$4.00

Caramelized Brussels Sprouts$9.00

Poutine$12.00

Potato Wedges$7.00

Warm Brassica Salad$12.00

Pork Belly Tostadas$12.00

Maple Buffalo Wings$12.00

Wedge Salad$10.00

Local Oysters on the 1/2 Shell

Charcuterie Board$16.00

Artisan Cheese Board$16.00

Entrees

Steak Au Poivre$29.00

Fried Chicken$20.00

Chickpea-Tomatillo Stew$15.00

Pan-Roasted Faroe Islands Salmon$24.00

Rodeo Burger$16.00

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