Don't go to Salty Dog Saloon! I need to be able to get a seat! lol. I went with a friend after work, and we had a great time. I saw many familiar faces, many friends, and a few SoWaller friends. The place was packed, and looked new, yet familiar. No sign posted yet, and it was their fifth day opened. I think they will do very well with that place. The smokers deck looks larger than I remember it, so for those who like to smoke with their drinks, you have that option, though no A/C outside.
Smiling faces on the people working there, and Heidi (server) took great care of us. We were greeted at the door upon arrival, and welcomed in. It is very casual, and not a formal greeting in any way -- just friendly and sincere. The crowd was almost 100% local, and the others were want-to-be locals. The bartenders looked happy, and Stan (mgr) was working, too, checking on everyone to ensure all was well, which is greatly appreciated.
Good selection of fairly-priced beers on tap (if you like hoppy beer, try Fire Rock Ale).
Freshly squeezed grapefruit and oranges for the Salty Dogs and Greyhounds.
Food menu mixed with apps, sandwiches, burgers, po-boys, with shrimp, oyster, and fish baskets, and steak.
We ate the Fried Brie with the sweet asian sauce, and it was mighty tasty and complemented my Fire Rock Ale. Good report on the Avocado/Swiss burger. The Brie/Sauteed Onion Burger will be next on my list to sample.
Scooter, I informed Stan (mgr) about the door not locking for the women's restroom, and he stated that he was aware of the problem, and it is an issue with the door frame, and he cannot repair it himself, but they were working on getting someone to work on it.
(Pool table still in action.)
Smiling faces on the people working there, and Heidi (server) took great care of us. We were greeted at the door upon arrival, and welcomed in. It is very casual, and not a formal greeting in any way -- just friendly and sincere. The crowd was almost 100% local, and the others were want-to-be locals. The bartenders looked happy, and Stan (mgr) was working, too, checking on everyone to ensure all was well, which is greatly appreciated.
Good selection of fairly-priced beers on tap (if you like hoppy beer, try Fire Rock Ale).
Freshly squeezed grapefruit and oranges for the Salty Dogs and Greyhounds.
Food menu mixed with apps, sandwiches, burgers, po-boys, with shrimp, oyster, and fish baskets, and steak.
We ate the Fried Brie with the sweet asian sauce, and it was mighty tasty and complemented my Fire Rock Ale. Good report on the Avocado/Swiss burger. The Brie/Sauteed Onion Burger will be next on my list to sample.
Scooter, I informed Stan (mgr) about the door not locking for the women's restroom, and he stated that he was aware of the problem, and it is an issue with the door frame, and he cannot repair it himself, but they were working on getting someone to work on it.
(Pool table still in action.)
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We will be back!!
