I hadn't been to Salt for about a year. Maybe we visited on am off night, or maybe this was indicative of how Salt is now, I don't know. But, put simply, the four dishes we ordered (two starters, two mains) verged on inedible. I want give details, because, frankly I'd rather not relive this unfortunate culinary experience. The flavor combinations were really quite off, and even simple things like a piece of braised beef tasted either bland or just not appetizing. \n\nThis is still a pretty hot restaurant for Pittsburgh, and has a well-earned and deserved reputation. Maybe it was an off night. But that's not a good excuse for a $140 dinner for two. This is an expensive place for Pittsburgh and it just didn't live up to its reputation. Unfortunately it will take a lot to get us to go back to Salt. To some diners it might still seem cool, inventive, and exciting cuisine, but I disagree.\n\nThere are too many other great, worthwhile dining options in Pittsburgh now. If you want innovative, higher end cuisine try Butcher and the Rye, Bar Marco (and its basement wine room tasting menu experience), Cure, Spoon, and many other fine restaurants. Salt needs to up its game to be on par with the newer top restaurants of Pittsburgh.