Salt Hotel & Pub Offers Waterfront Dining at the Port of Ilwaco

Salt Hotel & Pub combines locally sourced seafood, American comfort food and craft beverages with a waterfront setting overlooking the Port of Ilwaco.

Located at 147 Howerton Avenue, the family-friendly pub occupies the ground floor of Salt Hotel. Its dockside location places diners close to the commercial fishing boats that supply fresh seafood to restaurants throughout the region.

Guests can dine inside or outside on the pub’s dog-friendly patio while enjoying views of the harbor and the mouth of the Columbia River.

A seasonal, from-scratch menu

Salt describes its kitchen as a from-scratch operation featuring local seafood, hearty American food and occasional spicy specials.

The restaurant maintains separate lunch and dinner menus. Lunch is served during the afternoon, followed by dinner service through closing.

Because the kitchen relies on seasonal ingredients and locally available seafood, specific dishes may change throughout the year.

Signature albacore fish and chips

Salt’s signature dish is its albacore tuna fish and chips.

Albacore provides a distinctive alternative to the cod or halibut traditionally used for fish and chips. The fish is accompanied by Salt’s hand-cut fries, creating a meal closely connected to the fishing industry operating just outside the restaurant.

Other seafood selections may include seasonal fish preparations, shellfish, oysters and rotating specials based on what is available from local and regional suppliers.

Clam chowder and coastal favorites

Clam chowder is another centerpiece of Salt’s coastal menu. It can be enjoyed as a starter, paired with another dish or ordered as a comforting meal during the cooler and wetter months on the peninsula.

The menu also generally includes familiar pub selections such as seafood sandwiches, fish tacos, salads and shareable appetizers.

Salt’s albacore tuna melt has become another frequently recommended choice. Prepared with locally caught tuna, it reflects the restaurant’s focus on transforming familiar pub food through ingredients connected to the nearby working waterfront.

Lunch and dinner

The lunch menu is designed for casual waterfront dining, with sandwiches, seafood, salads and other approachable pub dishes.

Dinner expands the selection with heartier entrées and seasonal seafood preparations. Daily or limited-time specials may introduce additional fish, shellfish, meat or vegetarian dishes.

The restaurant also provides vegetarian choices, making it suitable for families and groups whose members have different dining preferences.

Craft cocktails, beer and wine

Salt Pub has a full bar offering craft cocktails, beer on tap and local and regional wines.

The drink menu combines established favorites with house creations suited to the restaurant’s coastal atmosphere. Alcohol-free beverages are also available.

Dessert selections change periodically and may include seasonal fruit desserts, ice cream and rotating house specialties.

Family- and dog-friendly dining

The pub welcomes families throughout its main dining area. Its relaxed atmosphere makes it suitable for lunch after visiting Cape Disappointment, dinner following a fishing trip or a casual gathering with friends.

The outdoor patio is dog-friendly for well-behaved pets, allowing visitors traveling with dogs to enjoy a meal near the harbor.

Customers can order food for takeout, make a reservation or join the restaurant’s online waitlist through the Salt website.

A working-waterfront setting

Salt is located directly at the Port of Ilwaco, where commercial boats, charter operators, seafood businesses, galleries and the waterfront promenade create one of the peninsula’s most distinctive destinations.

The restaurant is within a short drive of Long Beach, Seaview, Cape Disappointment State Park and the Discovery Trail. Hotel rooms upstairs allow travelers to combine waterfront lodging and dining in one location.

Salt also offers a harbor-view event space for workshops, meetings, anniversaries, birthdays and other small gatherings.

Location and restaurant information

Salt Hotel & Pub
147 Howerton Avenue
Ilwaco, WA 98624
Phone: (360) 642-7258

Restaurant and menu:
https://www.salt-hotel.com/pub

Hotel website:
https://www.salt-hotel.com/

Salt Pub generally serves lunch and dinner Thursday through Monday and is closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Friday and Saturday hours extend later than other evenings. Off-season hours and menu selections can change, so guests should check the restaurant’s website or call before making a special trip.