Saloon

4.3 (241)

$30 and under

Comfort Food

255 Elm St, Somerville, MA 02144

About this restaurant

Romantic
Great for creative cocktails
Lively

In Davis Square, Saloon channels a pre-Prohibition New York saloon with brown liquors, local beers, and whiskey cocktails kept classic and uncomplicated. Enter through a sleek wood door under the blinking Davis Square Theatre sign.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Website
https://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

Reviews

OpenTable reviews from verified diners

Reviews from people who have dined at Saloon.

4.3

(241)

4.2Food
4.1Service
4.3Ambience
1.5Value

Noise • Energetic

241 Reviews

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Nance Gold
Greater Boston28 reviews
4.0
Dined on April 14, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Food was superb - braised pork shank was the best!! As the bar/restaurant filled up, the noise level was too loud to hear across the table. Servers were very busy yet helpful.
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JocelynB
Greater Boston1 review
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
We celebrated our Anniversary here after a co-worker recommended. We loved the vibe and the food. When we arrived for our 6:30 reservation we were seated promptly and the space was quiet - the longer we were there the more crowded it got. By the time we left at around 8:30 pm the place was packed. Our food was spectacular and the cocktail menu was really interesting. I'm 13 weeks pregnant and the bartender was really nice about making me mocktails so it felt authentic. Definitely, recommend.
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EricaR
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on March 24, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
What a cool place! The menu was small, but everything we had was delicious and filling. AMAZING cocktail and whiskey list.
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Paola
Greater Boston77 reviews
4.0
Dined on March 20, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Awesome location and great ambiance. The room is cozy and inviting. The drink menu is amazing if you like whiskey and bourbon. The food is ok but the menu is small but with the right set of options. This place is all about the drinks.
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BabsW
Greater Boston13 reviews
3.0
Dined on March 17, 2018
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 3
Menu is limited but good, food wise not ideal or designed for vegetarians or pescatarians, but overall a really fun basement dwelling with an extensive drink menu. Cool red booths, but lots of hard surfaces and very dark. It is super loud post 7pm. We were there for St. Patrick's day most recently and it was too loud, not enough staff, took over 10 minutes to be recognized and served water, had to ask for it. Once the server did attend to our table he was great. The vibe is fun, not good for children or teens or if you want to have a conversation without shouting. Will go back, just not on St. Patrick's day- if you want rowdy on this holiday- go! It's Davis Square, Boston, a great place to celebrate with friends.
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Carl
Atlantic City34 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 27, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
cool atmosphere, early west. Great food. Have only basic liquors no Southern Comfort
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newtosomerville
Washington DC19 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 26, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Can never get enough of the Arancini and the selection of whiskey. Wow!
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston2 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 22, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Ambiance was so fun! The speakeasy setup, the old dark wood work, antique mirrors pairs perfectly with the traditional prohibition craft cocktails. Get the flask for two from the bar great way to stay on theme!! The food was also spot on. Definitely coming back!
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Occasionaldiner
Greater Boston2 reviews
4.0
Dined on February 17, 2018
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Great ambience and bar setting. Food is yummy but on the heavy side - would be nice to see fresh veggies/salads and/or lighter appetizers on the menu. Staff friendly and welcoming.
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LaurenB Gold
Greater Boston6 reviews
5.0
Dined on January 27, 2018
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
Food and ambiance were both great! I entered special (birthday) instructions when I made the OpenTable reservation, but they were not implemented at the restaurant. That was disappointing, but everything else was great.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Comfort Food, Contemporary American
Hours of operation
Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–1:00 am
Website
https://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

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About this restaurant

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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

Additional information

Not available on OpenTable