Salt of the Earth

We all enjoyed our food, service, and ambiance. This restaurant is tucked away in Fennville, but also stands out in big ways with its craft food and drink menus. All the food tasted delicious. Our one take away was the price for the food and what you get. For example, the short rib pizza was tasty, but I barely got any short rib taste. It was almost thin shavings vs chunks which I’d expect for $24 1 serving pizza.

Salt of the Earth is a must-visit spot if you’re in Michigan! We started with the pork belly appetizer—a standout dish with an incredible mix of flavors that all worked together beautifully. Highly recommend starting with the bread service—don’t forget to ask for the special cracked peppercorns, they elevate every bite of your meal. We also tried the fried green tomatoes, the surf and turf, and the pepperoni pizza—each one absolutely delicious and made with obvious care and quality ingredients. For dessert, the s’mores and chocolate mousse were both phenomenal—rich, decadent, and the perfect ending to the meal. Our waitress was amazing—friendly, knowledgeable, and made great recommendations, including a fantastic Pinot Noir that paired perfectly with the meal. The cozy, rustic ambiance just tied it all together. Can’t wait to come back!

We are in town celebrating our anniversary and this restaurant was highly recommended. It did not disappoint. We started with the bread plate. We followed with a side salad. Main entrees were scallops and the hanger steak. We finished with the s’mores desert. Nothing was short of 5 stars.

We are from out of town and went for our 11 year anniversary. Everything was great! The food, service, atmosphere. We would visit again and highly recommend.

This restaurant is a real gem. They catered to vegans and vegetarians in our group. Paisley took care of our table and was a kind hearted , patient and an amazing waitress. Their pasta made from scratch was awesome. The pistachio vegan ice cream was very good. Overall I wish there were more restaurants like salt of the earth everywhere.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Salt of the Earth, and I have to say, it was an absolute treat! The highlight of the meal was undoubtedly the scallops. They were perfectly seared on the outside, with a tender, buttery center that practically melted in your mouth. The seasoning was just right, and the accompanying sauce had a delicate balance of flavors that really enhanced the natural sweetness of the scallops. Each bite was a joy. For the main course, I opted for the gluten-free wild mushroom pizza. As someone who is very particular about gluten-free crusts, I was beyond impressed with how light, crisp, and flavorful it was—without sacrificing the traditional pizza experience. Topped with fresh, vibrant mushrooms, including caramelized onion, and arugula, it had the perfect amount of balsamic glaze. The cheese was gooey and satisfying, and the crust didn’t feel heavy or dry like many gluten-free options tend to. It was a real standout. The service was friendly, and the ambiance was cozy yet modern, making for a great overall experience. If you're looking for a place with standout seafood and delicious gluten-free options, I highly recommend checking out Salt of the Earth. Definitely looking forward to my next visit!

I think this is the best dining experience I’ve ever had and I never leave reviews anywhere, but my boyfriend and I just loved it so much we had to! I believe our waitresses name was Paisley, she was great and personable and made us feel comfortable. The food was so delicious and fresh and the whole atmosphere was just relaxing. Thanks again. :)

We had an incredible experience at Salt of the Earth thanks to the amazing team — especially manager Naomi and server Leah. From the moment we arrived, Naomi made us feel completely welcome. She checked in throughout the night to be sure everything was perfect and went above and beyond to make our evening special. Leah was equally wonderful — attentive without being intrusive, knowledgeable about the menu, and genuinely kind. Her timing was impeccable, and she made great recommendations that we absolutely loved. The food was, of course, exceptional — but the level of service from Naomi and Leah truly made the night memorable. It’s rare to see a team that works so seamlessly and genuinely enjoys what they do. Can’t wait to come back!

Salt of the Earth is an absolute gem in Fennville! From the moment we walked in, the warm and inviting ambiance set the tone for an amazing evening. The space is adorned with gorgeous art for sale, making it feel both cozy and creative. We opted for the "Dinner for Two" special, a five-course meal that was truly a culinary adventure: 1. Aged Cheddar Pierogies Buttered cabbage, sour cream, and scallions. This dish was outstanding--a perfect way to start the meal. 2. Potato and Leek Soup Rich, flavorful, and delicious. Every spoonful was comforting and satisfying. 3. House-Made Pasta Served with house-made sausage, onion, spinach, butternut squash, and sage. My husband loved it, but I'm not a huge fan of sausage, so I had mine wrapped up for him to enjoy for lunch the next day. 4. Grilled Hanger Steak Herbed potato, carrots, and horseradish sauce. Absolutely fabulous! The steak was cooked to perfection, and the flavors were spot on. 5. Wood-Fired Toasted S'more House marshmallow, graham cracker crumb, milk chocolate pudding, and salted caramel. Pure perfection to end the meal--a dessert dream come true. Our server, Naomi, was top-notch. She was friendly, welcoming, and provided exceptional service throughout the evening. The only small hiccup was our wait. We had a 7:30 reservation and arrived early at 7:15, fully understanding we might wait a bit. However, we weren't seated until 8:00 PM. While this wasn't ideal, it didn't bother us too much since we were with friends and enjoyed their company while waiting. Overall, Salt of the Earth delivered an incredible dining experience. I highly recommend it for a special night out!

Very very disappointing. Dining solo, I asked my server for recs; she didn't have any. I ordered pierogies and fried green tomatoes. - The pierogies were also fried, but this is not mentioned on the menu, and my server did not bother to tell me that I had ordered two fried items. - The kitchen does not seem to understand balance of flavor at all. There were excessive amounts of sour cream with the pierogies, and a really absurdly large amount of jalapeño cream cheese with the fried green tomatoes. - Since the pierogies are fried, it did not make sense to have an additional fatty/buttery item (cabbage) with this; it really should have been sauerkraut to balance things out. The dip that came with the fried green tomatoes was too sweet, too chunky and not spicy at all. - The breading on the fried green tomatoes was too thick, overly peppery, and did not even fry all the way through. I picked out the precious tomatoes from three of my four slices. My server did not even seem to notice that I was doing this when she stopped at my table or that I had multiple chunks of thick gloppy breading on my plates when she cleared them (she must've thought that they were the actual tomatoes because she asked if I wanted to take them home). - nothing was salted enough; ironic. Several people I know think very highly of this restaurant but I found it absolutely boring, bland, unimaginative, and kind of gross.

Awesome place in Fennville for great food and drinks. We loved the mix of different foods, had something for everyone in our group which included meat lovers, pizza lovers, vegetarians, and app lovers. We also loved the craft cocktails, they were great but if you wanted a regular margarita they would make that too.Dessert had a birthday candle included for the birthday girl. Would definitely visit again when in the area.

We made reservations for a Friday night and were grateful we did since there was a festival in town and it was very busy! Our server was attentive and helpful in explaining the specials and guiding our choices. The pierogis were delightful and my seasonal salad had all of my favorites. Definitely recommend this locally owned spot

I was staying in Saugatuck with a group of friends, but Salt of the Earth was recommended to us and close enough to stop in for dinner. It was a busy night, so service was a little slow (not terrible), but I had good company so it wasn't a problem. I shared a couple of dishes with a friend and we asked for the dressing on the side for the tofu salad and it came dressed which made the salad soggy. It was very clearly made ahead of time. They offered to remake it but we had been waiting for quite some time. I was excited for the vegan cheese plate. The cheese was find but the sides on the plate were the best part!

We have been going to Salt of the Earth for 7 years now and continue to be impressed! The food is farm-to-table. The cocktails are so much fun. The desserts are amazing! Will be back again soon!

I love this place! Went here to celebrate a friends birthday and we truly enjoyed our entire visit! Our drinks, appetizers, entrees, AND desserts were completely satisfactory in every way possible! The chicken wing appetizer was my favorite even though the burrata cheese and pesto on their fresh bread was also incredible. I loved my scallops so much! They were huge! The s'mores dessert we had was so awesome and the homemade ice cream was beyond delicious. I would love to return as they change their menu according to what's in season. Just wished I lived closer. Highly recommend if you're ever in the Fennville area!

My hubs last meal on vacation as he was going to be leaving and me staying to head onto grand rapids. Anyway it was a perfect little date night for us. Enjoyed our burgers and service was good. We were staying right nearby and it was such a beautiful drive on over.

The service was great, the food was good, but here I am, weeks later, still upset that they had the audacity to sell me "pierogis and bacon" for $17 and then only give me a single pierogi. For $17 I could have gotten a handsome steak burrito next door. I could have gotten a large cheese pizza. For chrissakes, it's just mashed potatoes and noodle, there's no need to be so stingy with it! I'm legitimately upset about it still, which is kind of odd for me, but it will certainly keep me from ever returning or recommending the place.

We loved this restaurant. The service was superb. The food was excellent. The atmosphere was really down to earth and elegant. We had the dinner for two which was a five course meal and delicious. We will definitely come back here again.

My friend decided to take me here for dinner. We have been before and it's been a while since I came here. The restaurant is packed with people and it is great. Locals and people in the surrounding area know about this restaurant. We both ordered cocktails which were yummy. My friend had the Sage Rub. Came in a martini glass. Made with Long Road Michigan, Sage, Lime, Passion Fruit Liqueur, and Alize. Not too sweet, a nice balance. I had the Northwood Mule. Made with Bombay Gin, Northwood Cherry Cream Soda, Lime, Ginger Beer, and Simple Syrup. For dinner, my friend had salmon with snap peas, maple glaze, and parsnips puree. The salmon looks and tastes great. My friend is glad he ordered it. I had the specialty pizza made with short ribs, bacon, white cheddar cheese, onions, and cream sauce. The pizza also has mushrooms and pickled peppers I asked them to remove them. The pizza was so good with the bacon and short ribs together. And the cream sauce was good. We didn't get dessert they had a lemon basil cake with strawberry ice cream. For sure I will order that and probably try a different main dish.

Nice little restaurant location and clean design. Service was mediocre even adjusting for post-pandemic changes. Specifically, a little slow to be seen, orders missing, assumptions made by waitress what we wanted and also had to ask multiple times for things. Food was decent. Homemade pasta sauce had a mild spice. Carrot cake was probably the best part and the smoked old fashion was very good.

We had a wonderful meal here on a beautiful Sunday afternoon in July. We sat outside enjoyed the weather and each other's company. We started off with the pierogies as well as fried green tomatoes, and it was a great way to start the meal. For the main course, I had the fresh perch, battered and fried. Served over green beans and fresh carrots and my bride had the mushroom barbecue sandwich. Both were delicious. We finished off the meal with blueberry ice cream and a nice cup of coffee. The service was outstanding as was the atmosphere. We hope to be back again soon.

We were staying at a bed and breakfast in the area and this restaurant was recommended to us. Could not have been a better experience - beautiful ambience, amazing food and excellent service!

Amazing food from the start... the pierogies to share! Had the recommended specialty cocktails - deeeelightful! Number 1 female first drink Sage Rub staple. As well as hubby to try the El Fantasima with Ghost pepper infused tequila - appreciate the coffee balance note. Teenager enjoyed the house pasta. Mom enjoyed the rainbow trout and for the pizza fan dad comes in with the short rib pizza! Appreciated the building ambiance and very knowledgeable service and training the next server generation of great farm to table Eatery!! Just hate price tag for such amazing food! ...comes at such a price tag. So epic though!

Absolutely loved this elevated neighborhood gem in the heart of downtown Fennville, MI! From the amazing cocktails to the smoked salmon dip, buratta and pierogi appetizers, delicious farm to table entrees and spectacular/signature wood fire toasted s'more dessert! However what truly made this one of the best dining experience was our knowledgeable, personable and charming server, DJ!!!

Great food, great service! Check out this gem! Outstanding food in West Michigan. Make a reservation.

We had the best time at Salt of the Earth during our family weekend in Michigan. They were accommodating to our large group - 8 adults and 3 children. We made a reservation and were seated immediately upon arrival. The cocktails were delicious, the food was so rich and tasty, and the service was incredible. Everyone was so welcoming, friendly, and fun. I had the sage cocktail and the Elderflower Sour - I highly recommend both. For dinner, I went for the scallops and some others near me at the table got the pasta. I *kind of* wish I had gone with the pasta because it was soooo yummy, but the scallops were also very delicious. Given the opportunity again, we'll definitely be back!

Nice laid back, unpretentious restaurant. Very friendly and welcoming. A lot of local wine and beer offerings. But perhaps we ordered the wrong thing so we didn't find the food as exceptional as the others mentioned here while we had high hope... I enjoyed my scallops, but didn't expect the farro and carrots to be in a sweet sauce so I didn't care much about the rest of the dish after those 3 scallops...lol... The best part was my kid's Mac and cheese! She didn't like it while I actually enjoyed it...went well with my scallops! Lol. The pasta was done al dente and cheese sauce tasted like made from scratch.

Excellent food, great cocktails! This place has it all, super friendly staff and nice chill vibe. Our go to place for any celebration.

So after many recommendations from several of my friends, we finally made it to this restaurant. We got seated right away, which was very nice. The air conditioning was working fantastic as it was a very muggy evening and we actually left another place due to their AC being broken. However sadly that was the best part. We arrived at 6:50pm several main course items were already out of stock. So we ordered appetizers and drinks right away we got the pierogies and fried green tomatoes. Unfortunately, the pierogies were undercooked and not crisp on the edges, and to be honest slightly bland tasting.The fried green tomatoes were cooked well and the jalapeño sauce was a great compliment. We ordered our main dishes, which took over an hour and 15 minutes to arrive to our table. The salmon was raw and the woodfire pizza dough was undercooked. Our waitress was very nice and apologetic to the situation and she got her manager over quickly when we showed her the issues with our food. However due to the long wait and us having a time commitment to be somewhere else we ended up not eating our meals and the manager Chris did remove the salmon from our bill and gave us a discount on the pizza. That being said the remaining bill was still $174 before tip. Needless to say I will not be returning or recommending this place anytime soon. I hope they are able to address the food issues as well as the lengthy ticket times and shortages of menu items.

Salt of the Earth is one of our goto restaurants in the area. When friends are in from out of town, SotE is almost always on our list of places to dine. No one ever has been disappointed. They have a great cocktail list and a decent beer selection. When I'm not drinking beer, I usually get the sangria or one of the tequila cocktails on the menu. Sometimes we sit at the bar, which has always been a pleasant experience. The pizza is very good. When I get pizza I almost always get the spicy one. So delicious. My wife gets the scallops frequently and she raves about them. The hanger steak is a good choice too. Apps also are great. If the pork belly app is on the menu and you like pork belly, get it. You won't be disappointed. We've never had a bad experience with the service. The servers and bartender are always friendly and professional. SotE can get busy especially in the summer months. Make sure you get a reservation.

We love Salt of the Earth. It has been many years since we were able to visit, but we finally made a pilgrimage back. We found things just as good as before, it not better! First of all, the drive to Fennville is gorgeous! We always love the rural landscape and the quaint town itself. Definitely a destination to visit. Second, the building itself is cute, rustic, inviting, and well-kept right in the heart of Fennville's adorable downtown. Third, the staff are so welcoming, kind, helpful, and professional. We especially loved our hostess (Chrissie/Christy?). She treated us so well and definitely talked us into some yummy extras Now to the food and drinks! The extensive cocktail, wine, and beer selection is high quality and specially curated. I had a hard time deciding, but I settled on the Sage Rub. It was so delicious and refreshing; not too sweet. I highly recommend it! My husband got the Bell's Hazy IPA, one of his favorites! We started with the Brussels sprouts and the bread board. The Brussels were decadent, crisp, and flavorful! The bread was such a rich array of tasty breads and butter/salt/pepper sides. We loved every bite! I got the house salad and my husband got the special. We each preferred our own salads, so that's good! I loved the house salad because of the light and refreshing vinegarette . The flavors were spot on. My husband liked that the special salad brought together a bunch of different flavors into a sweet/tangy delight! For our main entrees, both my husband and I were eying the Three Little Pigs pizza. He ended up getting and let me have a bite: so flavorful with high quality meats, cheese, and ingredients overall. So good! I got the Housemade pasta with beef tenderloin, charred onions, and mushroom sauce. It was literally divine and I cherished each and every bite. We would have loved to get dessert, but we were stuffed! Maybe next time? Prices are great, the space is clean/safe, and the portions are excellent. And you can make reservations through their website beforehand. Very clutch, especially since it is a good drive from most towns. If you are nearby and have the time, please make Salt of the Earth a part of your dinning experience. I promise that your taste buds will be very thankful. See you next time, Salt of the Earth!

Excellent food and service! Vibrant ambiance but a little loud at times. Loved the homemade pasta in particular.

One of the must visit restaurants if you're staying in the Saugatuck area. Fantastic food, cocktails and beer menu. On top of that Salt of the Earth hosts great music and the bread that they make is to SO GOOD. Always one of the best meals I have when I'm in the area.

The bartender was great. So were the servers!! We loved the customer service and experience that they all made for us. Caitlan and Naomi were so sweet and kind to us!! We will definitely be back the next time we come into town. We are both bartenders in Nashville and this is one of the best experiences we've had in a long time!! Also the wood fire toasted s'more was phenomenal!!!!

Just ate at Salt of the Earth, Fennville MI. All I have to say awesome! We had Kristi for wait staff & again awesome. It was my 62nd birthday & what a way to celebrate. I had the Scallops meal & my husband had the pasta dish with flank steak. And b/c it was my birthday I had their birthday dessert of a peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream. Wonderful! Kristi even sang Happy Birthday to me, which she would probably deny. It was all beautiful & I'm glad we went there to celebrate. Thank you ! Would highly recommend this place.

Okay, so I had super high hopes for Salt of the Earth. Service was exceptional and food was good just not exceptional. They can gluten-free the menu upon request if you need that.

Amazing experience! First time ever in a salt cavern but it was 100% worth it. Beautiful & beyond clean. Susan & Sharon were ever helpful. It was so restful & relaxing I fell asleep and did a little snore- forgive me. I will most certainly go back again and again! Highly recommend it. I'm sorry ladies I don't have FB so here it is on yelp.

Had dinner there with my wife last night and it was amazing. The service is 5 star and our waitress made some excellent recommendations. The staff were so nice and my only frustration with this restaurant, is that it's 2 1/2 hours from where we live so we can't get there more often, but we will be back.

My first thought when we sat down at Salt of the Earth was how immaculate the vibes were. The table was spacious and the seats were comfortable, the servers were wearing jeans, the lighting was flattering. I'm not one to complain about atmosphere but when it's perfect, I notice and I'm thrilled. Our server, Gracie, surely is the sweetest person in the entire state of Michigan. She answered every question we had with ease and bantered playfully. We saw the other server bantering with one of her tables which made my little service industry veteran heart happy; I love when servers get to show off their personality and don't have to stick to a script. MANY things were ordered by my food and drinking loving friends and me; while I think everyone was happy with what they ordered I can say with confidence that you should try the bread board, the potato leek soup (if they have it) and the s'mores dessert. They change their menu based on seasonal ingredients but the s'mores stays on year round and I can see why! This place would have absolutely no trouble thriving in a food city like Chicago. Fennville is lucky to have it!

The s'mores dessert is INSANE. Go to this restaurant immediately and order this dessert . The house made veggie burger and fries also come very highly rated. Honestly, fries seem so easy, but these Ones just hit me absolutely perfectly. So damn tasty. The one critique was the feta cheese on the seasonal salad was super salty. The salad was still good, but just man the salt flavor in the cheese just overwhelmed the dish. The staff was also top notch and total pros. Waitress Chloe was a delight!

The food was fresh and delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant but do make reservations

Came here with a party of 10 and they seated us in a corner booth with an attached table. We removed the table and rearranged the chairs so that it was more intimate. Waitress was friendly and attentive. Blueberry lemonade - I like how they make this with what is in season. Not too sweet and very refreshing Burger - bun and burger were both a bit dry even though we ordered it medium Chicken - chicken was a bit dry and pretty salty. I liked the veg and the cheesy polenta though

Great experience - I appreciate the sustainable and local food and it came out quickly and tasty! Great service as well. Definitely will be back again soon.

Located on classic "Main Street U.S.A.", Salt of The Earth is this super healthy Farm to Table, organic restaurant making some very nice full encompassing dinners. The bar scene and restaurant on this night was jam packed. This is always a good sign. I ordered one of their lovely cheeseburgers with french fries. The "kicker" for me, was all of the condiments they used constructing this beautiful burger were "house" made. The catsup they gave me with my fries was definitely NOT Heinz or Hunts. This was the real deal tomato catsup done the old fashioned way. My wife had a really nice salmon dinner with very fresh vegetables. Our friends had a pasta in a cream sauce that they loved. I really enjoyed this very hip restaurant in this very small country town.

I Love my local restaurant!But,I really wouldn't call it "Low Priced" as the article suggests.The quality is always exceptional!

This place is top notch! First of all, our waitress Kristi was fabulous! She was so kind and caring. You could tell that's the heart of the restaurant. The hostess was friendly, too. It's so nice to go to a place that actually cares about you as a customer. The food was absolutely amazing. We eat very clean at home, so we normally don't go out to eat, but heard this place was local and clean so we decided to try it on a date night. The chef was very accommodating to our dietary needs. It was so refreshing! We had the pork belly for an appetizer and we loved it! My husband got the roast chicken and I got salmon. We were both very pleased. Excellent quality food with equally excellent service. We will definitely be back when in the area.

Kristi is the BEST!!! Thank you so much! The food was delicious. The service (Kristi) was phenomenal!

This place is one of the better spots to eat in the saugatuck area. To start, their menu is very big, and has many options to accommodate you palettes of all diversity. Everything I have tried here has been pretty good (pho, bibimbap, the samosas) though I feel the portions could maybe be a bit bigger? I've always felt a bit hungry after eating here, but it's not the end of the world. I also love the interior here, I have only done takeout, but I'm not sure if there is even indoor seating, I would imagine there is, but I cannot verify. The interior is very rustic looking, with a more classy kind of vibe, it's cool. I also am amazed at their beverage selection! There is everything from Vietnamese coffee all the way to lemonade and kombucha. The takeout here is pretty efficient, only about a 20 minute wait. Ultimately, it's a great spot to get some food if your in the area.

We had not been to Salt of the Earth for a long time because we live in Byron Center. However, we took a road trip on Sunday and stopped on our way back. Great choice. We sat at the Bar because I need a HI Top Table because of a disability. Katlin the bar tender was fantastic for both recommendations on food and drinks and just general conversation. The food was grate. It came out hot which food should. The drinks were made to perfection. We will be back soon.

Absolutely delish! The service was wonderful... great suggestions by the server... did not disappoint. AND I love the music playing, perfect lighting and spacious seating. I had scallops and my husband had the salmon.

Love this place off the beaten trail in trending Fennville, MI. Been going since its inception. Wish they were still baking their amazing bread!!! Highly recommend.

Nice spot in the Fennville area for an upscale dinner. We had a nice dinner and were pleased with our choices as well as the service. I had the burger and fries, which was tasty and was a generous portion. Everything is made fresh and is a farm to table menu using as many local ingredients as possible. I would recommend if you are in the area.

We will not return. Though I appreciate the farm to table approach and the local healthy food, well prepared, it is inconceivable that your manager is not able to seat two four-tops next to each other. I called in advance to reserve a party of 8 and was told they were not able to do parties of 8 (even though throughout the entire night I saw parties of 8). Fine, I reserved two tables of 4. The manager/host, however, would not seat us near each other even though when we sat down there were empty tables on both sides of us. The manager/host explanation was that he couldn't seat us near each other because it wouldn't work out well for the servers. Sorry to hear that your servers would have been inconvenienced by us wanting to sit near each other. We won't inconvenience ourselves by going back to your restaurant and we definitely won't recommend it to anyone either. Unsatisfied customer.

Unbelievable food!!! Friendly service! And great cocktail menu!!! Can wait to come back! Thank you!!!

Drove from South Haven to Fennville to check out this highly-recommended restaurant. Worth the drive! Read a lot of the other reviews and agree with most of the comments made... - Bread and butter: excellent! - Dark and difficult to see: my dad struggled a bit, but not terrible, nice ambiance - Excellent food and nice portion sizes - Awesome cocktails Really, really enjoyed the bread, appetizers, and soup. Didn't particularly care for my pasta, just personal preference. Would recommend the bread, three cheese dip, and pierogis. On the pricier side, but made for a nice evening out.

Great meal tonight at Salt Great device etc. highly recommended ! Chloe our waiter was fantastic .

One of the best food experiences I've had. I think about this place time to time because I don't live in Michigan. Definitely will go back one day. I like the farm to table concept.