i did not think the filthy fries at the saltedpigquite lived up to expectations. this seemed very much like a pre-packed french fry product (of not the best quality) with various toppings poured on. i also requested some of the house-made ketchup, which seemed to be nothing more than tomato paste.
yes, the vibe here is is nice and hardly ever do you read any criticism of this place.
filthy fries were a tremendous disappointment. i like the salted pig, but i did not like these.
-----14 feb, 2013-----
trendy eatery for downtown riverside. i knew about the saltedpigprior to its opening a few years ago, but due to a number of factors i delayed my visit until recently. i had been curious about the place, but i just never made the trek over.
i like trying most things, but i just never got too thrilled when so many restaurants started the hipster/gastropub/craft beer trend.
the saltedpigis a nice spot for downtown riverside, ca which is really lacking in attractions that would make one want to visit the area, although that is starting to change. the atmosphere was nice and service was pleasant and not overbearing during my visit. i do suggest sticking with the script and order your burger medium.
not that it really matters in regards to the overall dining experience, but the saltedpigdoes not have wi fi, which is something that i would expect from a trendy place like this. i was instructed to connect with the free wi fi offered by the city of riverside and that seemed kinda lame to me. i read on another review site some time ago that the initial partners that made up this restaurant are no longer, which could also explain why the twitter feed has gone silent and the website is not being updated.
maybe it does not matter to many, but is quite common for many "trendy restaurants" in the inland empire, to start off with good intentions but quickly trail off in their activity.