Johnston's Saltbox

Bar & Lounge · San Carlos, CA

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Vibrant from-scratch eatery offering seasonal New American fare, weekend brunch & patio seating.

Menu

  • tomato melon kale salad20lacinato kale, heirloom tomato, summer melon, brentwood corn, persian cucumber, goat cheese, toasted almonds, tarragon vinaigrette
  • mary’s grilled chicken8
  • fried chicken6
  • avocado5
  • pear of beets salad20heirloom pears,roasted red and golden beets, little gem lettuce, watercress, watermelon radish, fennel-pear puree, ginger greek yogurt, cider candied pecans, saba, pink peppercorn vinaigrette
  • tex-mex grain bowl19quinoa millet cauliflower rice mix, mixed greens, seasoned black lentil, heirloom tomato, mixed peppers, chayote, red onion, radish, ancho yogurt, queso fresco, charred tomato salsa, tortilla chips, lime vinaigrette, cilantro
  • celebration chicken bruschetta22herbed chicken salad, cashews, grapes, rusticana toast, summer slaw
  • bánh mì fried chicken sandwich20crispy fried buttermilk chicken breast, pickled daikon, pickled carrots, jalapeño, persian cucumber, cilantro, aromatic herbs, passion fruit thai chili aioli, saltbox fries
  • ribeye burger20all-natural ribeye burger, melted onions, aioli, lettuce, oven roasted tomato, saltbox pickles, potato burger bun, saltbox fries
  • fall quesadilla19three cheese, spinach, romanesco squash and warren pear quesadilla, toasted pepita hazelnut lemon relish roasted butternut salad, pear chile crème fraîche
  • soba seoul bowl25korean bbq brisket, soba noodles, sautéed asian greens, shitake mushroom and plum, miso corn purée, bashil dashi, chile sauce, sweet and sour pickle
  • today’s scones (2)12buckingham scones with cream honey butter
  • cinnamon apple- cran apple -maple french toast24cinnamon apple cider baked pan d’mie, apple cranberry ginger relish, apple cider maple syrup, swedish muesli, vanilla crème fraiche
  • I’ll have the bacon hash24red new potatoes, neuski bacon lardons, two poached farm eggs, cipollini onions, brussels sprouts, delicata squash, local apples, cauliflower florentino, butternut purée, whole grain mustard hollandaise
  • rising sun28korean bbq braised beef brisket, baby rainbow carrots, napa cabbage, gypsy peppers, red plum, snow peas, sunny egg, bamboo rice, sweet rice pickles, gochujang chile sauce, thai basil, cilantro, mint
  • green eggs and salmon26slow-roasted scottish salmon scramble with kale, tomato and basil pistou, marinated mediterranean vegetables, catalan ricotta tomato rusticana toast, parmesan cheese
  • tequila sunrise25homemade chorizo, habanero amarillo chilaquiles, sunny eggs, chayote pico de gallo, cilantro crema, queso fresco
  • bánh mì fried chicken sandwich20crispy fried buttermilk chicken breast, pickled daikon, pickled carrots, jalapeño, persian cucumber, cilantro, aromatic herbs, passion fruit thai chili aioli, saltbox fries
  • tomato melon kale salad21lacinato kale, heirloom tomato, summer melon, brentwood corn, persian cucumber, goat cheese, toasted almonds, tarragon vinaigrette
  • fall quesadilla19three cheese, spinach, romanesco squash and warren pear quesadilla, toasted pepita hazelnut lemon relish, pear chile crème fraîche
  • kung pao tenders18crispy buttermilk chicken tenders, kung pao sauce, pecan edamame relish
  • crispy brussels sprouts13
  • save the date kale salad21lfifth crow farms lacinato kale, raddichio castlefranco, roasted delicata squash, cosmic crisp apple, medjool dates, radish, goats cheese, pepita cider sage dressing, pepitas
  • pear of beets salad20heirloom pears,roasted red and golden beets, little gem lettuce, watercress, watermelon radish, fennel-pear puree, ginger greek yogurt, cider candied pecans, saba, pink peppercorn vinaigrette
  • ribeye burger20all-natural ribeye burger, melted onions, aioli, lettuce, oven roasted tomato, saltbox pickles, potato burger bun, saltbox fries
  • garden parmagiana28rustic paccheri pasta, crispy eggplant three cheese parmigiana, tomato napoli, braised fennel, summer squash, sungold tomato ragout, pecorino, basil, parsley, breadcrumbs
  • summer sunflower pesto chicken34roasted airline chicken breast, creamy fontina polenta, charred corn, roasted sweet peppers, rainbow chard, sunflower basil pesto
  • saltbox meatloaf36bacon wrapped country style meatloaf, crème fraîche creamed potatoes, market vegetables, mushroom gravy
  • halibut picatta40almond flour dusted halibut, leek, sweet onion and kale risotto, lemon, castleveltrano olive and caper butter, roasted garlic almond relish, shaved zucchini ribbons
  • bánh mì fried chicken sandwich20crispy fried buttermilk chicken breast, pickled daikon, pickled carrots, jalapeño, persian cucumber, cilantro, aromatic herbs, passion fruit thai chili aioli, saltbox fries
  • saltbox chocolate mousse15chocolate marshmallow mousse, vanilla whipped cream, coco pepita crunch
  • berry bliss sundae16vanilla ice cream, blueberry fig compote, chantilly cream, something crunchy
  • sarah’s crispy chicken tender s and fries12
  • mary’s macaroni & cheese12
  • scarlett’s bacon quesadilla12
  • madelyn’s chicken noodle soup9
  • roederer estate brut rosé anderson valley
  • lauren-perrier cuvee brut rosé anderson valley
  • mcfadden brut Mendocino county
  • blackbird 2023 rosé napa valley
  • clif family 2025 rosé of grenache napa valley
  • materra 2023 sauvignon blanc napa valley
  • sean minor 2024 sauvignon blanc napa valley
  • clendenen family 2024 aligote central coast
  • lúuma 2023 chardonnay sonoma county
  • walt 2023 chardonnay sonoma coast
  • trail marker company 2022 pinot noir santa cruz
  • storrs 2023 pinot noir santa cruz
  • sean minor 2024 pinot noir sonoma coast
  • materra hidden block 2023 cabernet sauvignon napa valley
  • la cuadrilla 2023 syrah blend santa barbara county
  • nola grace 2022 cabernet sauvignon california
  • soup of the day8
  • under the tuscan kale salad15black kale, treviso, broccoli, kohlrabi, red quinoa, spiced sunflower seed, manchego cheese, pickled golden raisin, artichoke dressing
  • fried chicken5
  • grilled chicken8
  • wild salmon12
  • pearfect salad15frisée, arugula, spinach, warren pear, asian pear, spiced beets, fennel, goat cheese, hazelnut, candied ginger, poppy seed vinaigrette dressing
  • croque monsieur17shaved ham, fuji apples, shallot, white cheddar, fontina, goat cheese, crispy sourdough, simple salad
  • shishito pepper quesadilla15shishito peppers, oaxaca cheese, goat cheese, caramelized onion, flour tortilla, sangrita salsa
  • ribeye burger16all-natural beef burger, melted onions, aioli, lettuce, tomato, pickled onion, dill pickles, house fries
  • cheese2
  • avocado3
  • bacon3
  • winter vegetable stroganoff23mezzi rigatoni pasta, cremini mushroom, butternut squash, cauliflower, creme fraîche sherry sauce supreme, ricotta salata, truffle oil
  • adobo fried chicken sandwich17crispy buttermilk chicken breast, ancho chile adobo sauce, cotija cheese, cabbage, red onion, radish, jalapeno, cilantro, lime crema, house fries
  • dale’s chicken pot pie28slow roasted chicken breast, creamy herb veloute sauce, fingerling potato, cipollini onion, celery, spinach, puff pastry
  • macadamia nut crusted halibut32alaskan halibut filet, wehani scallion red rice, tropical salsa, avocado creme fraiche, cilantro syrup and chili oil
  • short rib bourguignon33red wine braised short rib, cream cheese scallion smashed potatoes, bacon lardon, cremini mushroom, poached pearl onion, brussels sprouts, braising jus
  • olive focaccia8roasted garlic, parmesan herb oil
  • eat your veggies10sesame soy glazed blue lake green beans, roasted delicata squash, marcona almonds, crispy shallots
  • sweet corn and crab hush puppies14blue crab, sweet corn, old bay cornmeal fritters, onion, chives, avocado tartar sauce
  • shishito pepper quesadilla15shishito peppers, oaxaca cheese, goat cheese, caramelized onion, flour tortilla, sangrita salsa
  • jar of marinated mix olives10
  • jar of spiced cashews10
  • egg nog tres leches10vanilla sponge, spiced milks, ginger cookie
  • almond pear galette12roasted bartlett pear, marcona almond cream, cream cheese sauce
  • s’more10brownie, graham cracker shortbread, chocolate sauce, toasted homemade marshmallow
  • dana’s decadent hot chocolate6.50valrhona chocolate, cocoa, organic whole milk, homemade marshmallow
  • kids chicken tenders with fries10
  • 6-piece tenders only with saltbox ranch dressing12
  • 10-piece tenders only with saltbox ranch dressing15
  • macaroni & cheese10
  • grilled cheese sandwich with fries8
  • grilled wild salmon and sautéed snap peas15
  • grilled mary’s chicken breast and sautéed snap peas12
  • side of fries5
  • saltbox ginger lemonade4
  • one-quart vegan tomato fennel soup12
  • organic whole milk6half-gallon
  • fresh baked baguette7
  • jar of marinated mixed olives10
  • jar of spiced cashews10
  • plugra butter5pound
  • glaum farm cage-free eggs8
  • 3lb giustos organic unbleached flour (all-purpose)3
  • locally made hand sanitizer 4oz6
  • roederer estate brut roséanderson valley
  • laurent perrier blanc de blanc champagnefrance
  • frog’s leap 2019 rosénapa valley

Location

Johnston's Saltbox
1696 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070, USA
San Carlos, CA 94070

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Hours

tuesday
17:00 – 20:30
wednesday
17:00 – 20:30
thursday
17:00 – 20:30
friday
17:00 – 20:30
saturday
17:00 – 20:30
sunday
10:00 – 14:00

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