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Welcome to Anchovies & Salt

Anchovies & Salt, a Vietnamese restaurant in Renton, WA, offers a modern and clean ambience with stunning views of Lake Washington. The unique use of robots for service adds a quirky touch. While the menu is limited for pescatarians, the deep-fried tomato salmon is tender. The chayote squash may be pricey, but the egg rolls and clay pot fish (black cod) are must-tries. Standout dishes include the grilled oysters, water fern cake, and wagyu pho, all bursting with flavor. The fusion of Vietnamese flavors and the beautiful setting make Anchovies & Salt a top choice for a relaxed and delicious dining experience.

Anchovies & Salt: Reviews & Ratings

Betsy E.
Betsy E.

The ambience here is lovely - it's very modern and clean with 30 foot high ceilings and floor to ceiling windows so you can enjoy the view (the lake is right outside the door). There is also a quirky element in that they've employed a team of robots to help clear dishes and bring food to the servers. I found this highly entertaining. Oh and the servers were all super friendly and accommodating. Now, on to the food - as a pescatarian, I found the options pretty limited - I ordered the tomato salmon which is deep fried and very tender, but I would have appreciated a healthier option. Deep frying fish also leaves me feeling queasy. And the portion was pretty small. We also ordered two family sides which were bigger, but I feel like paying $18 for chayote squash (albeit tasty) is overkill. If I go back, it will probably be just for drinks and small bites (egg rolls were tasty)!

Lisa D.
Lisa D.

Here for a group dinner. Excellent service and food! Highly recommended. Owner is awesome. Great private room in back for groups. Down by the water. Great ambiance!

Katherine Y.
Katherine Y.

Came here for brunch and the ambience on the water is so relaxing and beautiful. Keep in mind you have to pay for parking in this area so it be nice to go in a group. This is a mix of Vietnamese fusion. I liked the lychee drink and my friends enjoyed the fish sauce caramel coffee latte. They had the pho soup combo and I had the bone marrow combo with eggs and pork ride. It was decent though the sauce was a tad on the saltier side and craved something tangy to break it up. Service is a mix of the automatic robot devices that bring dishes and water and in person service. I think the automatic robots take a bit away from the ambience of the place. All in all would recommend to try it out and would go back to try other dishes.

Andrew R.
Andrew R.

We came for father's day. Great decor, my inlaw's had been to Vietnam and were calling out sites. The staff were super friendly as well, really seemed to want us to have a nice meal. Drinks were amazing, the fish sauce coffee was maybe the nest thing I had. Food was quite good, we tried several starters and all were good but the grilled Oyster and water fern app were standouts. The short rib was also great. I had one person with me thats not a huge beef eater; a chicken or veg dish would have been nice. I'd definitely come back.

Kelly S.
Kelly S.

Beautiful venue and yummy food. And yes, you pay for that. But it's a good group place to go to try a variety of dishes and land on a few repeats. My repeats would be: 1) clay pot fish (black cod) - my fave dish at any Vietnamese place and they didn't disappoint 2) egg fried rice - simple, but delicious! Reminded me of the teppanyaki fried rice. You need that heat to make fried rice good. Can't replicate at home. 3) mussels- pretty plump and flavorful Service was good and overall experience was good. We had a huge group, but they handled us well.

Cindy R.
Cindy R.

Could not ask for a more beautiful space, both inside and outside for a meal. The decor at Renton's latest Vietnamese restaurant is beautiful and modern. The views of Lake Washington, stunning. Loved the food as well. Stand outs were the Golden Pho Pillows, the Water Fern Cake, Shrimp Skewers and Bun. We substituted tofu and it was delicious. I was so curious about the coffee with fish sauce and the coffee was delicious but I didn't really get any of the savory of the fish sauce. Service is friendly and helpful. Can't wait to come back!

Vivian L.
Vivian L.

An amazing location for delicious Vietnamese food and beautiful views of Lake Washington! We have already come twice in the last two weeks. First we came during lunch for Seattle Restaurant Week which was a pretty good deal of an appetizer, drink, and entree for $35. Everything was delicious, particularly the wagyu pho. We came back to try dinner and enjoyed the short rib, black cod, lemon grass pork belly, and chayote. Everything was delicious and very flavorful. Service was great with most of the ordering done through an iPad which sat at our table. Our server was very attentive and answered any questions we had while ordering. There is paid public parking at a nearby garage.

Location

  • Anchovies & Salt
    1087 Lake Washington Blvd N Ste 50 Renton, WA 98056 Hotline: (425) 970-3154

Welcome to Anchovies & Salt, a Vietnamese restaurant located in Renton, WA. This upscale dining establishment offers a range of amenities such as reservations, delivery, takeout, vegan options, outdoor seating, and catering services. With a modern and clean ambiance featuring 30-foot high ceilings and floor-to-ceiling windows overlooking Lake Washington, dining at Anchovies & Salt is a truly unforgettable experience.

Customers rave about the innovative use of robots to assist in food service, adding a quirky and entertaining element to the dining experience. The friendly and accommodating staff further enhance the overall atmosphere.

While the menu may be limited for pescatarians, the dishes at Anchovies & Salt receive high praise for their flavors and presentation. Standouts include the Golden Pho Pillows, Water Fern Cake, Shrimp Skewers, and Bun. The clay pot fish, egg fried rice, and mussels are also highly recommended by patrons.

Drinks at Anchovies & Salt are a highlight, with special mentions for the fish sauce coffee and lychee drink. The ambiance on the water adds to the relaxing and beautiful setting, making it an ideal spot for brunch or group dinners.

With excellent service, delicious Vietnamese fusion cuisine, and stunning views, Anchovies & Salt promises a memorable dining experience for all who visit.