Cinder + Salt

Cinder + Salt is a downtown Seattle restaurant built around the meeting point of land, sea and live fire. Its cooking draws on the Pacific Northwest, with a coastal character that also references the region’s mountains, waterways and changing seasons. The setting is designed as a coastal kitchen, giving the restaurant a clear sense of place without separating the food from the cooking process.

Fire is central to the menu. Whole fish, prime cuts and seasonal vegetables are cooked over wood, allowing smoke, char and heat to shape the flavor while keeping the ingredients at the forefront. The approach suits diners looking for food with a direct, elemental style, as well as those interested in seasonal produce and carefully handled seafood.

A raw bar provides a cooler counterpoint to the fire-led cooking. Its selection centers on Pacific Northwest shellfish, including oysters, spot prawns and clams, along with crudos that bring global accents to fresh seafood. Seasonal pairings are used to add balance and clarity, making the raw bar suitable for a lighter meal, a shared beginning or a seafood-focused visit.

The beverage program is shaped around both sides of the menu. Pacific Northwest boutique wines, coastal white wines, Champagne and classic cocktails with maritime touches are selected to work with shellfish and smoky dishes. The bar setting also gives Cinder + Salt a more relaxed option for drinks and small coastal bites.

The restaurant covers several parts of the day, from a morning coffee bar and breakfast through lunch, dinner and a dedicated oyster bar service. Happy hour provides another occasion for a shorter stop. Live music is scheduled on Thursdays from late afternoon into early evening, adding a musical element to the bar and dining experience. Cinder + Salt fits diners seeking regional seafood, wood-fire cooking, a raw bar or a polished meal with a strong Northwest identity.