Saltlik A Rare Steakhouse
Saltlik is a steakhouse own by the Fuller family. Anyone who knows the Vancouver dining scene will know the Fuller name. Leroy Earl Fuller is the Founder and Chairman of Earls Restaurants Ltd., one of the most successful independent restaurant chain in Canada, with over 50 locations and $300 million per year in sales. Saltlik is Earl’s entry into the steak dining business.
At the moment, there are only three Saltlik, one each in Calgary, Banff and Vancouver. The Vancouver Saltlik is the newest and most expensive location. It is located in the heart of downtown Vancouver at Alberni and Burrard. The room is magnificent, with seating on three open levels, a huge custom chandelier and a backlit wine-rack featuring a 1,200-bottle wall of wine accessed by rolling ladders. Adding to the richness are leather covered menus.
On any given Friday night you can find many of Vancouver’s upwardly mobile set dining at Saltlik. The restaurant targets the city’s 25 to 35 year old movers and shakers. Saltlik isn’t as high end as Gotham Steakhouse but it isn’t as expensive either. Think of it as an upscale Keg.
Fresh Oysters on the Half Shell
Dinner started with a half dozen oyster on the half shell with a raspberry serrano mignonette. The oysters were very fresh and made a nice opener. If you love oysters, you’ll enjoy the ones at Saltlik.
Pacific Wild Salmon Fillet with Chili Butter
This was Sarah’s main course. The chili butter is that cheesy looking thing on top of the salmon. It was served with brown and wild rice, toasted almonds and mint. A grilled lemon added flare to the dish. The salmon was flaky and tender and Sarah really enjoyed it.
New York Stiploin
My main course was the good old fashion NY strip. You really can’t go wrong ordering a New York. At least you can’t go wrong at Saltlik. The steak was cooked a perfect medium-rare and was extremely tender. It didn’t quite match the tenderness of the USDA Prime steaks at Gotham but it was more than good enough to rank as one of the best steak I’ve ever tasted.
I highly recommend a visit to Saltlik if you’re ever in downtown Vancouver. The food is every bit as impressive as the room. Dinner for two at Saltlik came to $115 with wine, tax and tip.
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Hmm…. must try it someday
Reply to this commentI like Oysters but prefer Clams on the half shell.
Reply to this commentDear deboHobo, I agree, here in our country both are available and cheap, easy to find.
Reply to this commentYummy… I wish that I made enough to go to expensive restaurants like that.
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Reply to this commentThe steak looks great. Ribeye is a more tender cut of meat than NY strip sirlon. Both when prepared properly are excellent. Saltlik is an excellent choice in downtown Vancouver.
Reply to this commentNow I’m hungry…
Gotta have some steak!
Reply to this commentmmmm…me hungry!
Reply to this commentWow I lub steak I gtg there sometime mmm
Reply to this commentWow, that looks delicious! Too bad I don’t live in Canada. I really want to move there though, just can’t convince the wife on it. I bet it is like $100 for a bottle of water there though, probably out of my price range.
Reply to this commentI’ll have to do a search for Saltlik in the States. We have an Earl’s here in Denver and it’s great. Everyone at work has dubbed it “Girls”, because it’s a bit of a meat-market (and I don’t mean steak). While I agree that a NY Strip is definitely tasty, for my money nothing is better than an 8 oz. Filet Mignon…..mmmmm.
Reply to this commentHeh looks alright, not as good as some of the other food pics you have posted though…
Reply to this commenti am assuming, its not the one in calgary i went to, its amazing i bet you enjoyed that experience! Their New York Strip Steak is amazing!
Reply to this commentThat is one killer STEAK!
-Mike
Reply to this commentthe last one looks yum yum yummmmmm
Reply to this commentlooks like you had a great meal
Reply to this comment$115? That’s not bad at all for a good meal + wine. Where they one the Vancouver promo list earlier in the year?
Reply to this commentAs my wife should say, that is a REAL american steak
Canadian in this case but still 
Reply to this commentI was wondering when your next food post would be!
Reply to this commentVery nice!!
I’ve heard of Saltlik and almost ended up going there this winter, but decided not to in the end. I’m regretting that decision after seeing these photos!
Reply to this commentIt just make me so hungry!
Reply to this commenti have already started eating stuff
Reply to this commentMan, that looks good.
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Reply to this commentif your ever in beverly hills, you’ll have to try mastro’s steakhouse, you haven’t lived until you try the porter house or the bone-in rib eye there . John the New York strip is so dry compared to the other two steaks have you tried the other types of steak? If you have you probably haven’t tried the Kobe Beef steak from the Cut. Expensive but good.
Reply to this commentWow that steak looks biiiig.
I’ve never ate a steak that size.
Reply to this commentHey John at $115, Saltlik was one of your less expensive dinners.
Reply to this commentThat’s what I’m saying. If I can get a steak or salmon like that and some good wine with my wife for $115, I’ll take that any day of the week!
Reply to this commentLooks pretty good John, now I’m getting a little hungry
Reply to this commentGreat food. looks very fresh. great pics
Reply to this commentGreat pics or great food - Let me think over it, which one is good huuuuum
Reply to this commentYuck, I don’t like sea food
Just look at those oysters what can you find yummy about that? I would stick to the $60 hamburger
Reply to this commentNot a bad price for those entrees and wine. That salmon looked real good. The NY strip looked good, too, but I would have gone for the filet.
Reply to this commentYeah, it’s a pretty decent place for steak. I like the ambiance there, too. That’s cool that your oysters were fresh. Each time I ordered that I’ve never been disappointed.
Reply to this commentI am getting hungry.
Reply to this commentI’ve never been to The keg, but I never knew it would place that far behind Gotham. I’ve only ever been to Gotham for steak, and it was fantastic! I had the NY strip and she had the filet. I’m glad we don’t drink, as our entrees, 3 sides, and oysters came up to $180 with tax and tip … totally worth it though, and it was on my mind for DAYS afterwards
Reply to this commentmy mouth is watering
Reply to this commentpoor me - I can’t even imagine how they will taste.
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