Restaurant
Unclaimed profileSalar Restaurant and Lounge
Dayton, OH · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Salar's bar program is anchored by a Latin-inspired cocktail list with house-made syrups and large-format ice, plus a dedicated pisco area. The wine list spans sparkling to orange wines, and the nonalcoholic menu mirrors the cocktail creativity. Customers praise the Salar Sangria. Expect thoughtful mixing and a well-rounded pour list.
- What should I order?
- Start with the signature Salar cocktail, mixing pisco with lime, pineapple, and purple corn juice. For a smoky contrast, the Hickory Torch arrives in a hickory-smoked glass. The Salar Sangria, served by glass or carafe, is a customer favorite.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Cocktail enthusiasts looking for Latin-inspired drinks with house-made ingredients, as well as those wanting a dedicated nonalcoholic cocktail list. Wine drinkers will find a range from sparkling to orange wines.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Signature cocktails $13.75–$15.75; happy hour cocktails $9.50. Wine by the glass $11–$25; bottles $42–$99. Draft beer $6–$7.50; bottles $5.50–$9.50. Nonalcoholic cocktails $13.75.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bar features a dedicated Pisco bar area and a cocktail list that leans into Latin flavors, using ingredients like purple corn, chipotle chili powder, and hickory smoke. Bottled cocktails are also available for pickup.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail list is Latin-inspired, with house-made syrups and large-format ice. Signature drinks like Salar and La Pasion show creative use of pisco, bourbon, and unusual ingredients. Happy hour and bottled cocktails extend the program.
Menu strengths
- — Signature cocktails include Salar and La Pasion, each with layered ingredients like purple corn juice and chipotle chili powder.
- — Cocktails are hand-crafted with house-made ingredients and large format ice.
- — Happy hour offers a range of cocktails at $9.50, including an Old Fashioned and a French 75.
Standout selections
- — Salar: pisco, lime, pineapple, cinnamon & clove syrup, purple corn juice ($14.75)
- — Hickory Torch: bourbon, amaretto, vanilla syrup, served in a hickory-smoked glass ($15.75)
- — Salar Sangria: Pinot Noir infused with raspberries, cactus blossom, pineapple & cranberry ($9 glass / $29 carafe)
Pricing: $13.75–$15.75; happy hour $9.50; bottled $22–$25
Wine
The wine list covers sparkling, rosé, white, red, and orange wines, with by-the-glass and bottle options. Labels include a Napa Cabernet and a German Riesling, and happy hour features house wines at $6.50.
Menu strengths
- — Range of styles from sparkling to orange wines, available by the glass and bottle.
- — Happy hour offers house rosé, red, or white wine at $6.50.
- — Includes selections from Champagne, Napa, Oregon, and Germany.
Standout selections
- — Laurent-Perrier La Cuvee Champagne Brut ($99/bottle); Benton-Lane Estate Willamette Valley Pinot Noir ($16 glass / $62 bottle)
- — Faust Cabernet Sauvignon ($25 glass / $98 bottle)
Pricing: $11–$25 glass; $42–$99 bottle
Beer
The beer list is compact but varied, with a local lager on draft, a rotating IPA, and bottled options from a German witbier to a Kentucky bourbon barrel ale. Non-alcoholic beer is also available.
Menu strengths
- — Draft list includes local Trotwood Lager and a rotating IPA.
- — Bottle selection spans Weihenstephaner Witbier, Modelo Especial, and Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale.
- — Happy hour features beer cans at $5, and non-alcoholic beer is offered.
Standout selections
- — Trotwood Lager (draft, $7.50); Kentucky Bourbon Barrel Ale (bottle, $9.50)
Pricing: Draft $6–$7.50; bottle $5.50–$9.50; happy hour cans $5
Nonalcoholic
The nonalcoholic program is substantial, with six NA cocktails using Seedlip and Lyre's spirits, plus house-made chicha morada and other soft drinks. The NA cocktails are priced on par with the full-strength list.
Menu strengths
- — Six nonalcoholic cocktails include Lady Catarina and The Bumblebee, built with Seedlip and Lyre's.
- — House-made chicha morada offers a nonalcoholic taste of Peruvian tradition.
- — NA cocktails are priced at $13.75, matching the craft cocktail tier.
Standout selections
- — Lady Catarina: Lyres NA Single Malt, fresh lime, passionfruit, chile powder & cilantro ($13.75)
- — Purple Inca: Seedlip 94, purple corn juice, lime, pineapple, cinnamon & clove ($13.75)
Pricing: NA cocktails $13.75; other beverages $4–$6
Spirits
The bar stocks a range of spirits for cocktails, with a dedicated pisco bar area. Pisco, bourbon, rye, gin, tequila, mezcal, rum, and cachaça all appear in the cocktail program.
Menu strengths
- — Dedicated pisco bar area highlights the spirit's importance.
- — Spirits include pisco, bourbon, rye, gin, tequila, mezcal, rum, and cachaça.
Standout selections
- — Pisco Sour: pisco, fresh lime, egg white ($14.75)
- — John Wayne: gunpowder tea-infused rye, gin, lemon, black pepper honey ($14.75)
- — Cachaça Me Outside: cachaça, pisco, peach, lime ($14.75)
Pricing: Cocktails $13.75–$15.75
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