The Salty Dog Bar & Grill

Council Bluffs, IA

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Research completed 2026-09-15 · Based on current public sources

Editor: Micah Rousey

Review methodology and evidence standards

The editorial take

The Salty Dog Bar & Grill offers a broad non-alcoholic beverage selection that goes beyond the usual soda gun. The N/A Beverage section lists sodas, juices, lemonade, iced tea, milk, energy drinks, and bottled water, with a Ginger Beer Can at $3.00 and Strawberry Lemonade at $4.00. A Rootbeer Float appears under Kids & Desserts for $6.00. This is a practical, family-friendly drink list rather than a crafted mocktail program, but it covers the basics with clear pricing and enough variety to satisfy most non-drinking guests.

What should I order?: Order the Strawberry Lemonade for a tart, fruit-forward non-alcoholic option, or the Ginger Beer Can for a crisp, spicy soda alternative. Both are listed on the N/A Beverage section with clear pricing.
Who will enjoy this place?: Designated drivers, families with children, and anyone seeking a straightforward non-alcoholic drink will find useful options here. The list includes milk, juices, and energy drinks, so it accommodates a range of preferences without fuss.
When should I go?: This is a suitable stop for a casual meal any time of day, especially when you want a non-alcoholic beverage that is more interesting than water but still simple and affordable.
What should I expect to spend?: Non-alcoholic drinks are modestly priced: the Ginger Beer Can is $3.00, the Strawberry Lemonade is $4.00, and the Rootbeer Float is $6.00. Expect to spend under $10 per person on non-alcoholic beverages.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: The non-alcoholic list is unusually broad for a bar and grill, spanning sodas, juices, lemonades, iced tea, milk, energy drinks, and bottled water. The inclusion of a Ginger Beer Can and a Strawberry Lemonade at specific prices gives the section more definition than a typical fountain-only lineup.

Beverage categories

We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.

Nonalcoholic

A broad non-alcoholic beverage section includes sodas, juices, lemonade, iced tea, milk, energy drinks, and bottled water. Named selections like Ginger Beer Can and Strawberry Lemonade are priced clearly, and a Rootbeer Float appears under Kids & Desserts. The range is practical and family-friendly, though it stays within standard offerings rather than crafted mocktails.

Menu strengths

— Wide variety covers sodas, juices, lemonade, iced tea, milk, energy drinks, and bottled water.
— Clear pricing on named items like Ginger Beer Can at $3.00 and Strawberry Lemonade at $4.00.
— Includes a Rootbeer Float at $6.00 under Kids & Desserts, adding a dessert-style option.

Standout selections

— Ginger Beer Can — $3.00 — A non-alcoholic canned ginger beer listed in the N/A Beverage section.
— Strawberry Lemonade — $4.00 — A fruit-forward lemonade listed in the N/A Beverage section.

Pricing: Ginger Beer Can $3.00; Strawberry Lemonade $4.00; Rootbeer Float $6.00

About this review

Research is based on recent public evidence, including official venue materials and beverage menus when available. The review date is the research completion date and does not imply an in-person visit.

Review methodology and evidence standards

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