The Saltry Restaurant

The Saltry Restaurant Art, Food and The Coastal Life A U-shaped dock was constructed in preparation for the Saltry’s arrival. The Saltry first opened it’s doors in April 1984.

The History of the Saltry:
On an overcast day in the fall of 1983 the Saltry, jacked up and teetering on three foot wooden stilts, floated slowly down the Halibut Cove channel, flanked by skiffs bearing “no wake” signs. Rising over all was the Saltry’s steeply peaked roof line-attributes that had earlier caused the locals to dub it “The Flying Nun.”
When the perfect building to house an island

eatery presented itself, Marian and Dave Beck acted instantly to acquire the unique structure that became the Saltry Restaurant. Moving day was chosen for its twenty-three foot tide, the highest of the season. When the tide was at its highest point, the barge was eased into the U-shaped opening. As the tide dropped, the empty barge eased down and away with the tide. Pilings were erected from the beach at low tide to brace the Saltry from underneath. If you look at the dock around the Saltry now, it’s possible to see how it sits not quite square, how its final settling place is slightly caddywhompus. Eighty people arrived for the celebratory potluck, despite the howling blizzard of rain and snow. At its inception, the Saltry provided simply fare: drinks at the bar, hot chowder, fresh bread and cold appetizers-such as pickled fish-that are still on the menu today. Today, the Saltry serves about 100 people everyday during the summer season, dishing out gourmet food from a kitchen decidedly more sophisticated than in 1984. What hasn’t changed is the incredibly beautiful setting of the Saltry, with its view of the mountains and glaciers from its perch above the water.

The Danny J Ferry and The Saltry Restaurant wish you Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year!
12/22/2025

The Danny J Ferry and The Saltry Restaurant wish you Happy Holidays and a prosperous New Year!

Fall is here! We would like to thank all of our wonderful Saltry and Danny J customers for another great year. See you...
09/01/2025

Fall is here! We would like to thank all of our wonderful Saltry and Danny J customers for another great year. See you in the Spring!!

Here's a great pic of Clem, the patriarch!
08/23/2025

Here's a great pic of Clem, the patriarch!

Beautiful summer weather!
08/16/2025

Beautiful summer weather!

Halibut Cove!
08/10/2025

Halibut Cove!

The birding has been great around Gull Island!
08/07/2025

The birding has been great around Gull Island!

Yum! Nuff said.
08/01/2025

Yum! Nuff said.

Get out on the Bay on the Danny J!
07/27/2025

Get out on the Bay on the Danny J!

It's another stellar day at the Saltry!
07/13/2025

It's another stellar day at the Saltry!

Address

1 West Ismailof
Halibut Cove, AK
99603

Opening Hours

Tuesday 1pm - 9pm
Wednesday 1pm - 9pm
Thursday 1pm - 9pm
Friday 1pm - 9pm
Saturday 1pm - 9pm

Telephone

+19072262424

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