Salt's Cure

"There’s always one tell-tale sign your favorite TV show is starting to tank - it starts to move nights. The network execs are freaking out because no one is watching, and there’s an open 9:30pm time slot on Friday night that even syndicated Who Wants To Be Millionaire can’t make work. Stick a fork in it Nigel Lythgoe, it’s done. We’d be lying if we said we weren’t mildly concerned when we heard one of our favorite Weho brunch spots, Salt’s Cure, was packing up shop and moving to Hollywood. It’s not the move itself that concerned us, it’s the why. They had as good a set-up as any on Santa Monica Blvd. The homey little space fit perfectly into a walkable neighborhood whose most reliable food source was a Smart & Final and Astroburger. So to close and move the whole operation to an industrial stretch of Highland in south Hollywood? A head-scratcher, at best. photo credit: Holly Liss Fast forward a few months and to the new Hollywood digs, and we have only one word for Salt’s Cure - touché. Everything about the new spot is the same Salt’s Cure we know and love, only more of it. More space - the old Ammo spot was completely gutted and opened-up to give it actual curb appeal and a great front patio. More hours - praise Jesus, they finally have an all-day lunch situation. And more food - every part of the menu is beefed up all while keeping our favorites intact (hello pork loin, it’s good to see you again). And it occurred to us, THIS is the real Salt’s Cure. However endearing the tiny old space was, it was ultimately holding Salt’s Cure back. Now, the large, casual space means Salt’s Cure can be anything. A boozy brunch with the girls, a power lunch with your agent, a low-key date, or after-work beer while the traffic dies down. And the food? It was always good, but now it’s great. The clams with lamb sausage are rich, spicy, and fantastic. The pork ham confit is the perfect lunch salad that’s actually a bowl of meat. And those oatmeal griddle cakes are easily among the best pancakes in the city. Salt’s Cure is now a well-rounded, knock-out restaurant that made all the right decisions. If only Astronaut Wives Club had done the same. Food Rundown Oatmeal Griddle Cakes No other way to put it - these things are as good as it gets. It takes a lot to really screw up a pancake, and it takes even more to make it exceptional. Salt's Cure has accomplished the latter. You can order them with an entree or a la carte. Either way, it's good news. Pork Ham Confit An ideal lunch order. It looks like a salad, but it's pretty much meat. Doesn't get much better than that when you're deflecting stressful questions from your theatrical agent. 2x2x2 Two eggs, two sausages, and two slices of bacon. This would be a skippable dish most places, but at Salt's Cure, it's one of their best. Proving the know exactly what they're doing. Avocado Citrus This one isn't our favorite. It's not bad, and if you're looking to eat lettuce, avocado, and citrus, you will get what's advertised. But there's far more interesting things on the menu. Biscuits and Jam You're ordering these. Only found on the brunch menu, these fluffy, glorious babies are worth the trek alone. Pork Loin This thing continues to be close to perfect. 16oz of tender, juicy happiness. This is Salt's Cure signature dish and one of our favorite cuts of meat in the city. And we go to The Abbey frequently." - Brant Cox

"Salt’s Cure prides itself on California-grown ingredients and brunch time is no exception. Chef Chris Phelps’s thoughtfully sourced menu offers fantastic things like the iconic oatmeal griddle cakes (these can be made gluten-free for diners with that dietary restriction), a messy (in the best way) breakfast sandwich, and even a hearty grain bowl. The dining room gets fairly packed on weekends, so be sure to come and grab those griddle cakes early." - Eater Staff

"There’s never a bad time to swing into Chris Phelps’s all-day restaurant. The chef’s signature oat griddle cakes are served for breakfast and lunch, while dinner brings thoughtfully sourced and seasonally driven fare. The pork chop with apple sauce and brown butter is always a good call." - Eater Staff

"The first reason Salt’s Cure works for everyone is their truly excellent pancakes. Because everyone likes pancakes, and Salt’s Cure makes some special pancakes. But brunch is just the gateway drug to Salt’s Cure - this spot in no-man’s-land Hollywood will help you out at 4pm when you need an actual meal, not a reheated slice of pizza left over from lunch, at 7pm for an easy dinner, and even at 10pm on a Friday night. If you’re not here for pancakes, get the pork chop." - jess basser sanders, brett keating

"Your childhood best friend is in town, and you guys are off exploring Hollywood Blvd. But Dora The Explorer just sucker-punched Spiderman outside Madame Tussaud’s, and now you’re starving. There’s absolutely nothing for you on Hollywood Blvd, so make the short trek down Highland to Salt’s Cure. The fantastic, casual spot has good food, a great front patio, and a specific “midday” menu from 3pm-6pm." - brant cox