About Johnston's Saltbox

Welcome to Johnston's Saltbox, your local New American Restaurant in San Carlos, CA, serving fresh takes on American favorites with a contemporary twist. Guests have given us 4.70 stars across 1171 reviews, and we’re proud to offer accessible facilities alongside great service and quality.

Last updated: Jun 06, 2026

Business Hours

Closed · Tuesday 11:30 AM-2 PM, 5-8:30 PM
Saturday 10 AM-2 PM, 5-8:30 PM
Sunday 10 AM-2 PM
Monday Closed
Tuesday 11:30 AM-2 PM, 5-8:30 PM
Wednesday 11:30 AM-2 PM, 5-8:30 PM
Thursday 11:30 AM-2 PM, 5-8:30 PM
Friday 11:30 AM-2 PM, 5-8:30 PM

Customer Reviews

4.70
Based on 1171 reviews
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Linda Braudy

We arrived about 7:30 on a Tuesday and we were initially told there was a 20 minute wait but then after about 10 minutes told by someone else that it would be 40-45 minutes. So we opted to sit outside. They have heaters and blankets but, for me, it was still chill around my head and face. That was the …

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Tee Ponsukcharoen

I was floored by how beautiful the place and the food are. Arguably one of the most beautiful in San Carlos or even the whole Peninsula. Their salad creations look like cluster of gems. The fried chicken sandwich is crispy, juicy, and yet not greasy. I love how they add peach into the sauce as well. The top quality of …

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David L.

This continues to be the BEST brunch restaurant in the Bay Area. The atmosphere is beautiful, the service is warm and kind, and most importantly, the food is amazing. Constantly changing / reinventing dishes with fresh seasonal ingredients, great portion sizes, and reasonable prices. Couldn’t recommend more highly.

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Randy Li

Amazing brunch place with a beautiful patio in the back. The menu changes frequently so it's hard to describe but there's always a unique mix of flavors. The dishes also don't weigh you down like traditional brunch, because they're stuffed with fresh healthy ingredients. The dutch baby pancake in particular was delicious, but I haven't had anything disappointing in my …

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juan rodriguez

Started my California roadtrip just right with this place, one of the best brunch I’ve ever had, everything tasted perfect will definitely be back.

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Emma Tulla

An amazing place. Food is innovative, fresh, and delicious. Service is top-notch and the outdoor terrace spot is great for an outdoor shady spot in the summer. They change their menus every few weeks but you are guaranteed to be pleasantly surprised by their eclectic offerings. Love their vegetarian options specifically the strata rustica. Their French toast is amazingly delicious …

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Benjamin Tan

Definitely one of the best brunch places in the Bay Area Came on a Saturday at 11AM and waited for 10min for 2 ppl (bigger party is longer) Theyre known for their scones which varies per day but the texture of crunchy on the outside soft on the inside is literally the definition of this scone Chicken sandwich was a …

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Jack L

This neighborhood restaurant is busy all the time. Our yasai to tamago and breakfast hash were complicated and very tasty. We were really impressed by the chef's talent. Worth going there again.

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Darlo

This place has a beautiful outdoor, covered patio. I would say it was more comfortable and spacious than the indoor dining area. Dinner menu looks limited, but the pear quesadilla and ribeye burger were fantastic! Great, well-balanced flavors and combinations. Service was amazing. Usually when you get seated outside, you tend to be forgotten, so we really appreciate the staff …

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Anthony Giang

Hoping for a nice little lunch, on a chill Wednesday, my partner and I found Johnston’s Saltbox. With over a thousand great reviews, I knew this place had to be excellent and it was quite good. The vibes were immaculate between the sense of community indoors or the more relaxing vibe outside. The food was also fantastic. We ordered the …

People Also Ask

Where is Johnston's Saltbox located?
Johnston's Saltbox is located at 1696 Laurel St, San Carlos, CA 94070, United States, San Carlos, CA, United States. You can get directions here.
What is Johnston's Saltbox rated?
Johnston's Saltbox has a rating of 4.70 out of 5 stars based on 1171 customer reviews.
What are Johnston's Saltbox's hours?
Johnston's Saltbox's hours vary by day. Please check the Business Hours section above for the full weekly schedule.
How do I contact Johnston's Saltbox?
You can reach Johnston's Saltbox by phone at +1 650-592-7258.
What type of business is Johnston's Saltbox?
Johnston's Saltbox is a restaurants business located in San Carlos, CA. <!-- VOILA_REWRITTEN --> Welcome to Johnston's Saltbox, your local New American Restaurant in San Carlos, CA, serving fresh takes on American favorites with a contemporary twist. Guests have given us …