SALT

On Sunday 9/28/25 my family enjoyed dinner at Salt. Vinny our server was excellent. The food was delicious. The bathroom attendant was kind and helpful. However, we ordered 3 Casamigos margaritas. They were $20 each. We love margaritas and we love Casamigos. But, with the first sip, we got a strong, acrid alcohol flavor. That is not indicitive of Casamigos. I knew the alcohol was not what we ordered. We tried to struggle through the margaritas to not make waves, but we finally informed Vinny that the taste was just too strong and acrid to consume them. Vinny comp'ed us back for one of the drinks. The problem is when my husband and I got home we were terribly and violently sick. This made for a very bad, sleepless night. I think switching out the alcohol in a beverage for a cheaper one does not promote trust in the establishment. We are disappointed in Salt.

It was my first time going to this restaurant. I have to say it was absolutely delicious. Service was amazing, the drink I ordered was very very good, and food delicious! We saw someone get engaged and the restaurant did a great job it was beautiful. I will definitely be going again.

AMAZINGLY BEAUTIFUL AND EVERYTHING HERE IS JUST WOW!!!! The romantic setting with the water views and live music being sang. Such a wonderful experience and setting. The food was really good. The server Chris was great! Highly recommend this place!!!!

DO NOT order oysters and clams. Very disappointed over half of the seafood tower we ordered. Oysters and little clams were not fresh at all (you can see it’s yellow & the meat is dry) a staff said we just “didn’t like it” and that no one complained that day (well they should’ve, I’m not kidding when I said I had $1 oyster that exact weekend in NY better than that). If the source of the oysters and clams does not change, don’t get them! The restaurant replaced the oysters with fresher ones and didn’t charge for the little clams. I still left 20% tips since our server was nice.

Oysters were great! Wish the burrata appetizer came with bread or something more dense aswell. The zucchini chips were pretty good. I got the Caribbean salmon which was to die for, seasoned well and we got sangria which is always good , group of 9 , good atmosphere and it was busy for a Monday night but the staff and servers were nothing but kind and attentive . Will be back’

Salt on the Water has become a summer tradition for me and my husband. We always kick off the season with a Summer Friday lunch here, and it never disappoints. We’ve been coming for years, and it continues to set the tone for a perfect summer—great food, refreshing drinks, and that unbeatable waterfront deck. I keep a running Excel list of my favorite Long Island spots, and this one consistently makes the cut. The lobster rolls are a must—always fresh, perfectly made, and generously portioned. It’s one of those places I truly look forward to returning to every time the weather warms up.

Gotta say very disappointed....1st the positives atmosphere was pleasant being outside by the water definite plus. Service was ok.... The drinks heh ordered a margarita casamigos upgrade prob top 5 worst cocktails I ever had at $20 thought at the very least would be mediocre. It was absolutely undrinkable it had an artificial sweetener that tasted disgusting and sent to back the seafood risotto was unfortunately bad it was definitely not Italian rice but seemed to be Jasmine rice. The Salmon the ok... Mac and cheese was not toasted top wise. U fortunately I cannot give this place a second chance.

We were accommodated last minute, which was a definite plus. We ordered the lobster roll it was really good, actually! The baked clams, which were just okay (too heavy on the breadcrumbs), and the watermelon salad, which is always a summer winner. My virgin piña colada was the perfect blend of summer. The cross-breeze when sitting inside is everything. Overall, it was a great experience. I didn’t give a perfect score only because the desserts were disappointing.

Let's start with the atmosphere. My party of 8 was at this waterfront location on a beautiful Sunday afternoon celebrating my wife's 65th birthday. The weather was absolutely gorgeous! The steel drum was player was doing his thing and it was a wonderfully cool vibe. The service, although polite, seemed so laid back that I was frustrated by the attention that we were receiving. Everything seemed to take so long except for the food, once we got our order placed, came out very quickly - kudos to the kitchen. Whether it was getting drinks or water or even the bill, everything needed to be asked for more than once. The food was mediocre at best. Poke bowl, fish tacos and the short rib eggs Benedict were the highlights. The burgers and chicken/waffles left much to be desired. I'll leave the prices be. It certainly wasn't a bargain, but when is eating out these days? I do, however, look for value for the money that I spent. My final take is that I wish I'd gotten there for a happy hour, gotten in the mood and then moved on to another location to eat.

Came to Salt to celebrate a friend's birthday on a Sunday afternoon. There's a nice size parking lot and there's indoor & outdoor seating. We chose to sit outside because the weather was nice and if it got a little cooler, the heat lamps would suffice. Everything was great from the service to the food. I ordered the white sangria and the surf & turf. I wasn't a big fan of the sangria, but it wasn't horrible. It was more wine than a mixture but eating the diced apples infused in the wine was a nice touch at the end. The surf and turf was amazing! I get my steaks well done (judge yourself!) and it was still juicy and tender and I always add sautéed onions to my steak. The lobster was cooked to perfection, and the mashed potatoes and green beans were on point. I enjoyed every bit of that meal. Our server was very pleasant and attentive and so was the manager on duty who brought us some rum punch shots on the house to help us celebrate.. Cute view of the water and boats were pulling up to dine. Would definitely revisit and recommend.

People definitely come here for the view/to be on the water, but the food is pretty good albeit a little expensive. The service is friendly and attentive, we had a great waitress. They have a good amount of staff which is great since the restaurant is so large. They also have valet parking out front. We ordered the calamari and eggplant/zucchini chips as starters. Both were tasty and what you would expect when you envision each, but not memorable or unique. That being said we still enjoyed them and I think anyone who ordered them would like each dish. For my entree I got the crusted halibut which came with vegetables (asparagus, mushrooms, artichokes, tomatoes) and a lemon caper butter sauce. The fish was a good sized portion, nicely cooked and the flavors all went well together. I enjoyed the dish, but again, it is similar to dishes I've had elsewhere. The menu here is not very creative, but that isn't a bad thing as you know you can come here and have a nice meal. We enjoyed all of the dishes and left feeling full, but I would not say I would crave any of them or go out of my way to come back. However, this is a great spot for a nice lunch or dinner with a menu that has something for everyone.

Below average stunning waterfront location. Restaurant rests on there stunning location charges you as if you were at the most fanciest restaurant on Long Island and gives you a blow average thrown in front of you food. No bread no water unless you ask go to another restaurant

Very nice fun night out on the deck on the water at Salt, if you want a vacation vibe right at home I highly recommend Salt. Live steel drummer playing great music while you enjoy adult drinks and very good food options. Service is great, and very friendly. You'll ask why you haven't come sooner.

The food was very good, had the lobster ravioli, and the beef on pappadell noodles. Wish there was more carrots in the beef dish. The ravioli was very flavorful. Service was excellent and quick. The restaurant on the water is lovely on a sunny day!

Great spot on the water. We were seated right away and our server was super friendly and helpful. Menu is somewhat limited in terms of variety. Burger was good but over cooked. Poke bowl was fresh and delicious. Overall a solid place but a little on the pricey side for what it was.

Perfect summer outing to enjoy for a date or group get together. Started with the zucchini and eggplant fried chips . They were tasty, just a tad salty. The special dinner menu had Red Snapper , sweet plantain and coconut rice. I couldn't resist - it comes whole or filleted , I chose to have it off the bone and was not disappointed. The meal portions are large and served hot, that's always a plus. Dessert menu includes something for everyone. All very rich , filling choices . The Rainbow cake was moist and delicious. The cocktail menu was one of the best I've seen in ages. I highly recommend the MARKY MARG ! Inspired by Mark Wahlberg | Flecha Azul Blanco Tequila, Aperol, Watermelon, Lime Juice, Agave Nectar, Muddled Basil . It was so nice I tried it twice !! All the servers and hostesses give service with a smile . Will definitely go back again for the Sunday brunch . Valet parking is available and street parking .

Salt on the Water has become a summer tradition for me and my husband. We always kick off the season with a Summer Friday lunch here, and it never disappoints. We've been coming for years, and it continues to set the tone for a perfect summer--great food, refreshing drinks, and that beautiful waterfront deck. I've been here more than a dozen times and I keep coming back! I keep a running Excel list of my favorite Long Island spots, and this one consistently makes the cut. The lobster rolls are a must--always fresh, perfectly made, and generously portioned. It's one of those places I truly look forward to returning to every time the weather warms up.

Had a yummy lunch at Salt. A beautiful day by the water. The food and service were both great! Young staff are very attentive. I was somewhat surprised the food was so tasty. Places by the water aren't usually known for the best food but it was a lovely lunch.

One can find this restaurant located tucked neatly on the waterside of a neighborhood. SALT is a casual waterfront restaurant with a comfortable ambiance. One can arrive at this restaurant by boat or car and choose between indoor or outdoor dining. Indoor can be very noisy if outdoor dining is not an option. We always visited this restaurant for lunch closer to noon. We will attempt to arrive early enough before the boats may show up since they do provide a wonderful oder. The restaurant personnel are friendly and accommodating. The price to dine reflects the cost of waterfront real estate. However, they have a delicious lobster roll worth the price. They do not have Chopin or Belvedere vodka. What is up with that?

Disappointing. Like Louie's PW the views are lovely unlike Louie's no bread. It was downhill after the chowder which was very clammy & good. Ate: Chowder Watermelon salad Halibut String beans Fried squid The halibut which I only order in restaurants was a crushing disappointment. Haricot verts looked good. Watermelon salad was sliced watermelon & mint. We wanted to like it but alas.....

We hadn't been to Salt On The Water for a few years but went for brunch on Sunday. We had Eggs Benedict which were perfectly cooked. Our server Casandra was excellent. Took our order right away and the food came out quick. The staff were all great from the greeter to the Valet. They all smiled and thanked us for coming. Will definitely go back soon.

Nice view and the food was pretty fresh very flavorful. i highly recommend it. our waiter provided wonderful service and helped us out selecting the dishes. we dined outside with a nice view of the water instead of indoors. the fish tacos and fries was top tier one of the best i had! the chipotle mayo on it was pretty spicy and had a delightful kick to it. the fries were made perfect i enjoyed it very much and would get it again. the seafood risotto was the star of the show and enough to feed 2-3 people! they didn't give us serving spoons and unfortunately there was a hair in the risotto which is why i took down a star. also when the clean bus boy came he just yanked the plate out from us and we had to stop him from leaving to give back the ketchup for the french fries. at any establishment its polite to ask the customer if they were done with their meal before proceeding to take the plates. the food is good, and could be better sanitary since there was hair in it but other then that, hats off to the amazing chefs. the waitress is phenomenal and on point but the bus boy needs training 7.5/10 B+ Absolutely coming back here for more!

The food here is delicious! My favorite is the salmon I'm not basic just classic okay.. you can never go wrong with the salmon.. the veggies make it tastier and the lobster roll warm, creamy and with lots of meat is a must try if you like lobster rolls. The mojitos are great just play it safe haha they will for sure do the job. The service and waitresses are great and good vibes by the water you will love it! (I prefer outdoor sitting for a change at least on a nice sunny day).

You're paying for the setting, food is mid, service is nonexistent. Over priced and your drinks are served in plastic cups. Water refills? Don't count on it. Also you have to valet your car and there's a bathroom attendant ( have cash for tips)

Ambiance is the reason people come here! One of the few places on the water. Is busy, you need reservations in most cases to be seated, however the food takes long to come -40mins for appetizers, longer for the main courses. Staff is nice, average. Strawberry salad really good- refreshing and the dressing very tasty. Seafood risotto pretty average. Baked clams - do not recommend! 8 pieces $28.00. All u see and taste is dry bread crumbs. Disappointed- no chef should bring that dish to customers!!!

Went for brunch around the end of September. The outdoor seating is gorgeous and I feel like brunch gets you good food but also good prices. Basically everyone at the table got a BEC except me who got the eggs Benedict- everyone really liked their food. No complaints and would visit again! Edit: a minor issue - someone at the table ordered tea - since it was a little chill on the patio. They got tea but the water was like warm at best.

My second time at Salt. Love the place, I wanted to sit outdoors but settled for indoor because the available tables didn't have umbrellas. The indoor area is surrounded by glass windows, you still get the outdoor vibe. Food was delicious, Appetizers: New England Clam Chowder, Burrata and Tomato Entre: Seafood Risotto, (worth every penny), Dessert: Cheesecake, soft, tasty, fresh. Drinks: Salt Watermelon Mule, Non-Alcoholic Beer. The server was very nice. Loved it!

Overpriced and understaffed. Ambience is like an SNL skit mocking LI people. Tiny, tiny oysters

Had dinner tonite at Salt. Been regulars for several years....waitress was attentive and sweet. Ordered coconut shrimp for second time in two years.....sadly the same small Pile of mush both occasions. Never had such poorly done coconut shrimp.....and prices higher than ever for small portions. Won't be running back.

WOW!!!! This is a wonderful place... The setting is spectacular and the food is a match. I had the best Crusted Halibut it was perfect. We celebrated a birthday and the staff was so fabulous. We also had the hot lobster roll which was the best lobster roll I have ever tasted and that includes several in Maine. But the chocolate cake was the best desert it has\d fresh whipped cream and a spearmint leaf... This is my new favorite restaurant on LI. Can't wait to go back...

Do not waste your time, go somewhere else or stay home. This place in inSALTing. Starting with the rude hostess who rolled her eyes and gave us a nasty miserable look and attitude when she brought us to the table next to the bar. Not a great way to start off for first time customers. The waitress arrived, she seemed happy and eager to help us. I ordered a tequila drink the other guest ordered a vodka drink $20 for each drink. They both came back with barely any vodka and or tequila in it. Tiny little drink, barely taste the alcohol. The waitress came back and asked us if we were ready to order. We said no, she gave a little attitude then when I mentioned that the drink was weak, she gave more of an attitude explaining that it was 2 1/2 ounces that's how it is and the glass is just bigger than most glasses at bars. Then she proceeded to go behind the bar and gossip to her coworkers about how I'm inquiring of how weak my drink was and how small it was. She came back with a little half shot in a plastic shot glass to placate me, Too little too late. She then asked us two more times with a hurry up, attitude, to order our appetizers like we were inconveniencing her. How ridiculous you're rushing a Customer because we weren't ordering the second we sat down. No matter how busy or not busy a restaurant is the staff should never rush a customer. I ordered the sliders appetizer the other guest ordered a salad. Probably the most expensive and underwhelming salad and slider appetizer we have ever had. In summary, we will never return to this place. Overpriced, underwhelming. The staff is miserable. The food is terrible.

Overrated! overpriced! The food is meh to say the least! The drinks are weak for $20. The wait staff is not attentive and rush you to turnover. My second visit here and won't return. I gave it another try a year later and honestly it was worse this time around!

Beautiful restaurant! My friend and I sat outside, they have heaters to keep you warm if it's cold out, beautiful view, attentive and kind staff. The food was delicious and well prepared. We got bluepoint oysters, hot lobster rolls and the special dessert that night which was the pineapple upside down cake. The pineapple coconut frozen margarita was also delicious. They have valet parking, as well as street parking. I definitely suggest visiting this restaurant and making a reservation, as they are busy.

we caught the most perfect day of the summer here. The weather was amazing and we sat outside, the view was really so nice. We had a great waiter, Chris, who let us take our time browsing and ordering which we appreciated. The seafood was fresh and we truly enjoyed our overall experience being first timers here. Would totally recommend and come back!

Summer season of outside dining has begun! I always start the season with a visit to SALT in Merrick. The sever we had was great. The weather was perfect and the food was great. It wasn't that crowded yet as we went around 4 when it opened. Our waitress was so nice. I had the salmon and it was DElish! Hubbs had the lobster roll. (43 dollars) I had shrimp cocktail to start ( 26 dollars). Everything was great. It seems the prices have gone up so just a heads up. The drinks are pretty pricey too , more than a drink would be in Manhattan ( a 24 dollar martini for example) so just know that going in. Otherwise it was a great afternoon with great views.

Our first time there. And while not our last time, we likely won't be rushing back at breakneck speed. The place is great-looking, with great views on the water. Lovely setting. And the staff were all attentive and charming. BUT, the meals we ate, and the price they charged, did not quite synch up. My wife had some steak meal that she said was "good, not great". I had their fish tacos which were extremely average. I hate to bash, but I've had better fish tacos from a chain restaurant. We also had a calamari appetizer, which was the best plate we ordered. And we had one cocktail and one non-alc iced tea. With a normal 18-20% tip, the lunch came to around $125. At that price most are not coming here a few times a week. But if the food warranted that price, I'd be back. If the meal was in the $80 range, I'd be back. Or if they had a talented chef, I'd be back. But while the setting and view were worth that ticket price, the food was not. We will likely try it again before the summer ends. Maybe the food will improve.

The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the view was amazing... Would definitely recommend...

So the experience was good but a few things to point out. A party of 3 spent 432 dollars with tip. Hot Lobster rolls were good and so were the frozen margaritas. The spritzer flight was weak at best. Throughout our meal there is a lady walking around with a tablet peering at you for what I later learned was to see how fast you are eating. The manager comes to introduce himself but turns into an introduction so he can later come over and ask you to leave because has had people waiting for the table. After our meal we wanted to stay seated and have a few more cocktails but it seems they wanna move you out. A little more etiquette would have been welcomed. We spent 400 geesh

Beautiful vibe and food! Service was great, I recommend it and I will definitely come back!

I'm having a hard time giving 2 or 3 stars. But I'm giving three because the service was fantastic. We had Jess as our server and she was great! Very attentive- we came in for a friends birthday and we were getting shots brought to us frequently all night! The restaurant is nice but there are so many gnats that were biting us all night. I guess that's what you get for a restaurant on the water! The worst part about my visit was the food. I love to eat seafood and I've had some really good seafood before. This place was just god awful. We got an order of the lobster mussels and we all kept picking up mussels that... did not taste right. Have you ever smelt a sewer? Well that smell is what the mussels tasted like. Which is an indicator that we had a bad batch. Four of us ordered lobster rolls which were very stacked BUT... unfortunately no one finished because the lobster tasted really funky and fishy. And I eat lobster a lot when I get sushi and Salt's lobster was funky. It sucks because I had high expectations for this place. Really nice place and great service. Maybe we caught them on a bad night but for the $500 we spent as a table for very subpar seafood, I will not come back.

So let me start by saying I have a review on here from a few years ago. I gave this place rave reviews because they deserved it. It was one of the reasons I returned yesterday with my daughter for her graduation lunch. The scenery is always so beautiful and relaxing. The host was accommodating because I had one extra to my party. My server was the sweetest ever. Here's where the problem came in, the food. We had the Thai Calamari...Good the Caesar Salad also good. Oysters Fresh and came with all the fixings. Time for the entrees. I had the filet mignon which came with mash and greens beans. I asked for the steak Medium well...it came WELL WELL green beans were over cooked and discolored. Mash potatoes lacked flavor and texture. They were clumpy. My mother had the Short Ribs and pasta. Beef no flavor and pasta not salted. I was so disappointed as I drove 40 minutes there and 40 minutes back for Bayside. I definitely didn't have the same experience I had the first time i discovered this place. You will see the pics from the first time shows how impressive they were back then.

Our server Samantha was lovely. It was her first day. We wanted to enjoy the food so badly. The location is beautiful and the service was good. Food was terrible. Giving 2 stars bc of the service. We ordered the lobster Mac $26, Thai Calamari $20, Burger $24, and warm lobster roll $45. Mac was super runny and had imitation crab and corn in it, Thai calamari was fine but not great either, burger was a frozen patty over cooked even though I ordered medium, and the lobster roll was terrible, no flavor and super dry and over cooked no butter in sight and came out an orange color which was super strange. I hope they get the food right. Love the location of this place.

Back again for mothers day. No disappointment ments. Seated quickly with our reservation. Service was excellent as was the food and atmosphere. Once again, an expensive lunch but worth it.

I made a reservation last week for a 60th party for my sister for 10 people on Sunday 10/12/25 for bunch. As I was driving to the place, some of my guests called to inform me that the restaurant was closed. I don't have a problem with the restaurant closing for bad weather, but no one ever called me to tell me that they were closed, leaving me scrambling for a place to go last minute. When we got the owner on the phone, he tried to send me to one of his other restaurants which were too far and not the type of food we wanted. He also mentioned that he tried to email me (which is an outright lie, as I called the restaurant because they would not take online reservations over 8 online) and claimed he had the wrong number, I guess assuming it was somehow my fault? Anyway, I feel that this could have been avoided with a simple phone call, but I guess he couldn't be bothered.

Salt is an amazing restaurant . The food is amazing. But it is only open a few months. The service was good.

Service was fantastic. The outdoors seating is always nice. The crab cocktail was delicious and fresh. The rest of the food was awful. I had a scallop risotto that quite frankly I should have sent back. People...if you can't cook risotto DO NOT put it on the menu. We also ordered a halibut that had zero flavor. Disappointing as I'm always looking for a good seafood restaurant in the area. Have yet to find.

Went there on Tuesday night for my daughter's birthday. Food was delicious. Staff was helpful and accommodating. It was a beautiful night so we enjoyed the outside. Definitely will go back.

I love coming here every summer. The waterfront views are stunning, and the seafood is always fresh and delicious. I highly recommend making a reservation, as the atmosphere here is unmatched.

I really want to like this place but the food is just meh and service is just ok. View is nice if you want to sit outside on the water. Drinks were good

The food is delicious. Waitress Was very accommodating and courteous . Customer service was phenomenal. everything was great. We had a very enjoyable dinner . Thank you

We had such a fantastic time!! Beautiful atmosphere, fantastic service and great management! We will definitely be back!

I actually downloaded yelp and made an account to write a review on how disappointing the food was. I was really looking forward to eating here. The location alone is a stunner--waterside, the kind of spot that sets you up to believe something memorable is coming. You know when your on vacation by the water and actually remember the name of the restaurant? That would never happen here. The food? Incredibly lackluster, especially given the setting. It started with the oysters--$22 for a half dozen that had no right being served anywhere near a body of water. They tasted tired, like they'd been sitting around too long. Sloppily shucked, full of shell bits, with gaping holes piercing through the shucking point like someone had gone at them with a flathead screwdriver. A waterside restaurant serving oysters like that? That's culinary negligence. And the mignonette? I know mignonette means small and sweet but I didn't realize it meant put an actual sweetener in besides rwv. Then came the chicken and waffles. I wanted comfort food with some backbone. What I got was chicken that tasted like it had taken a detour through a school cafeteria freezer. No buttermilk batter, no seasoning--just a pale breading clinging to the meat with no real crunch. The waffle? Fine. Passable. But the syrup? I'm pretty sure it's the same kind I get with my Hilton breakfast. For thirty bucks, I was expecting real fried chicken and at least a drizzle of Vermont maple syrup. If you're craving seafood by the water, go to a local clam shack like Clam Bar--same price point, actually on the water, and made by people who seem to care. If this place was aiming for quick and cheap, it might've made sense. But charging these prices for food this careless? I left wondering how something with so much potential ended up like this.

I came here for an early dinner. We were seated quickly, the service overall was quick & the staff is very kind. Sitting outside was beautiful being right by the water. The food was good, I wish the calamari was tossed in the thai sauce because some of the pieces didn't have any, and some were drenched in it. For the meals, I preferred the scallops over the lobster roll, but the bread on the roll was buttery & soft. My favorite part was the dessert. The rainbow cookie cake was delicious. It seemed like they had apricot & raspberry jam between the layers!

with reservations worse table in the middle everyone buzzing around us the only table with no umbrella not enough options on the menu music and food was good

I cannot say enough about this restaurant, not only is the food absolutely delicious but the staff is top notch, so kind and thoughtful. My husband lost his wallet and we received a phone call that they found it 2 days later with nothing missing! Amazing! The best of the best!! Thank you for everything, we will definitely be back

We've been here often but this time the service was awful. We sat for a while and the waitress kept walking by us even the water took about 15 minutes! She stopped at tables around us but not ours. Finally came over and was very short and quick with us. The service was awful! Realized too late that we never saw the brunch menu. We were given the regular menu. Don't know if we'll be back

"The view and ambiance are beautiful, but I was dissatisfied with my food. I ordered the seafood risotto and found a hair in it. They brought me a new dish, but it still did not taste good. Also, make sure to make a reservation; otherwise, you may end up with a seat without an umbrella.