Neighborhood kitchen and bar, East Austin

Pull up a chair. Dinner is on the fire.

Seasonal plates from Texas farms, a wood fired grill and a short, friendly wine list. Dinner Tuesday to Sunday, brunch on weekends.

Open this week

  • MondayClosed
  • Tuesday5 pm to 10 pm
  • Wednesday5 pm to 10 pm
  • Thursday5 pm to 10 pm
  • Friday5 pm to 11 pm
  • Saturday10 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday10 am to 9 pm
1108 East 6th Street, Austin (opens a map in a new tab)

This week at Saltbox

  • Tuesdays

    Half price wine

    Every bottle on the list, all night.

  • Thursdays

    Whole fish night

    Gulf fish grilled whole, for two to share.

    $58

  • Weekends, 10 to 2

    Brunch

    Biscuits, migas, and mimosas by the carafe.

  • Every day, 5 to 6

    Early hour

    Draft beer, house margaritas and flatbread.

    $6

Menu

A few of the dishes people come back for. The full menu changes with the seasons.

See the full menu

Our story

Cooked slowly, on purpose.

Chef Marisol Vega opened Saltbox in 2014 in an old corner store, with one oven and a lot of cast iron.

We still cook almost everything over oak, buy from farms we can drive to, and keep the menu short so it stays good.

Read our story

Reviews

What people are saying

  • “The smoked half chicken is the best thing I have eaten in Austin this year. Book ahead on Fridays.”

    Dana K.Google review
  • “A proper neighborhood spot. Warm room, honest prices and a burnt honey tart worth the trip on its own.”

    East Side EatsLocal food blog
  • “They catered our wedding for 120 people and every guest asked who made the food.”

    Luis and Ana M.Catering client

Catering and private dining

Feeding a crowd?

Office lunches, weddings, birthdays and buyouts for up to 60 guests in the dining room. Tell us the date and headcount, and we will send a menu and a quote.

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Hours and location

Find us

1108 East 6th StreetAustin, TX 78702

Free parking in the lot behind the building after 5 pm.

Opening hours

Opening hours
MondayClosed
Tuesday5 pm to 10 pm
Wednesday5 pm to 10 pm
Thursday5 pm to 10 pm
Friday5 pm to 11 pm
Saturday10 am to 11 pm
Sunday10 am to 9 pm

Hungry yet?

Book a table for tonight, or order for pickup in about 20 minutes.