Most people spend their time looking at the horizon, but I’ve learned that the real magic happens when you look down. I recently ventured into a basement-level sanctuary that feels like stepping back into a classier, tastier era, and I haven’t been able to stop thinking about the meal since.
While the atmosphere is moody and inviting, the seafood is the main event. I finally tracked down the best halibut in Arizona nestled deep within this iconic underground restaurant, and let me tell you, it sets a brand new standard for fresh fish.
It has been drawing curious diners down its famous staircase since 1971, serving some of the freshest fish you will find anywhere in the desert Southwest.
The Underground Entrance That Sets The Mood Instantly
Walking up to the Salt Cellar feels like stumbling onto a secret. From the outside, a modest A-frame structure sits quietly at 550 N. Hayden Road in Scottsdale, Arizona, giving almost nothing away about the magic hiding below…