The Salt Pig Too Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The menu boasted a wide variety of delectable dishes, and everything I tried was simply outstanding."
• "Fantastic Sunday roast lunch with extremely generous portions of meat + lots of veg."
• "The Salt Pig Too has a wonderful ambience, probably due to the sharing experiences on each table."
• "Amazing experience of Food, atmosphere and hospitality. Food was phenomenal and absolutely delicious, wide range of sides for each dish."
• "The full English breakfasts are always phenomenal."
• "Fantastic sausage roll, excellent breakfast burrito, veggie quiche and selection of fresh salads."
• "We love to holiday in Swanage and also experience the traditional restaurants/pubs BUT found this place and was smitten!"
• "Definitely a hidden gem. Waffles and bacon with syrup caught my eye and I'm so glad it did. Absolutely beautiful."

Cons:

• "I was disappointed with the meal because it was barely warm and the meat was dry although it had a good taste."
• "My husbands steak was unfortunately quite fatty and he only told me afterwards he didn’t really enjoy it."
• "The pie was tasteless and watery and the meat was very dry."
• "Food wasn't that hot, it was just OK, portion was just about enough."
• "Very disappointed. The website does not make it clear that dinner is no longer served."
• "The food was good but the service was very slow, and not very friendly."
• "I was recommended this place, but was very disappointed. Ordered Beef Brisket and on one piece of brisket I had more fat than meat."
• "The food was still good but the service was very slow, and not very friendly."

Service

Pros:

• "What impressed me just as much as the food was the impeccable service."
• "The staff members were attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable."
• "The staff very very friendly and welcoming and the chef was more than happy to chat about the food and any dietary issues."
• "Popped in this lovely place for breakfast, which serves up local produce, cooked perfectly. The staff were very friendly."
• "First impressions were the cheerful and caring staff and good atmosphere."
• "Great evening. Atmosphere and staff were spot on."
• "Excellent. Great food (carrot and ginger soup), and service to match."
• "The staff are super helpful and friendly and they even welcome the dog."

Cons:

• "Ordering took a while even just to get drinks."
• "The service was painfully slow and had to ask for steak knives."
• "Fantastic sausage roll, excellent breakfast burrito, veggie quiche and selection of fresh salads. Came back a few times and food did not disappoint BUT service was very poor."
• "The staff were apologetic and gave a free pudding but really a restaurant shouldn't serve something that looks awful."
• "All looks good, service slow, nobody seems to be front of house to welcome you and show you to a table."
• "Avoid serious staff attitude problem."
• "Food was excellent - 100 percent !! Shame about the rubbish service."
• "The food was still good but the service was very slow, and not very friendly."

Ambiance

Pros:

• "The restaurant had an elegant yet cozy feel, making it the perfect place to enjoy a memorable meal."
• "This place was a joy, from the super friendly staff to the amazing food."
• "The atmosphere great, too, with lots of art on sale on the walls."
• "In a world full of fast food, get you a Salt Pig. So fresh and unreal choice!!!"
• "Love the full English breakfast and sarnie, But;)"
• "Great atmosphere and overall not too bad."
• "Best breakfast menu in Swanage! If you want a bit of a class then come and visit this place."
• "Absolutely fantastic experience. The food was excellent. Fresh. Local. Tasty."

Cons:

• "The atmosphere was good but the service was very slow, and not very friendly."
• "The place lacks management and basic hygiene."
• "The service was painfully slow and had to ask for steak knives."
• "Absolutely amazing place. Great food and greater staff. They could not have made us feel more welcome."
• "The website does not make it clear that dinner is no longer served."
• "All looks good, service slow, nobody seems to be front of house to welcome you and show you to a table."
• "Was recommended to come here for breakfast. Very disappointed. Looks very trendy but quality was poor."
• "Cheeky little luncheon on a Thursday! Artisan feel to a nicely set out eaterie."