Saltcellar

The Saltcellar was my favorite restaurant I ate at while visiting Columbus. We were seated right away. We had a waitress plus one in training that were friendly and attentive. The food and drinks were incredible. My husband had the ribeye with asparagus and mashed potatoes and I had grilled shrimp green beans and a baked potato. The homemade bread and whipped butter was delicious. My husband had a margarita and I had the featured peach smash--which i loved! We had a slice of key lime pie and cheesecake for desset, and my husband is convinced the cheesecake was the best he's ever had! We loved it so much, we went back another evening just to have dessert again. He had the cheesecake again and I had the icebox cake. There was indoor and outdoor seating. Fantastic place!

Wonderful experience this is my 3x at the saltcellar and every time the bartenders (Jane she's been lovely every time I'm here), food and service have been excellent. This time I ordered the short rib and it was delicious chef Rafael introduced himself along with this beautiful plate of food! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in Columbus or visiting! the halibut was also great! I had that my 2nd time visiting here! I will surely be back to try something new!

If you want a upscale dining experience then Saltcellar is the perfect place! Ambience and food both are excellent! Presentation of the plates is elegant too!

Our server RYAN was FANTASTIC!!! The food was IMPECCABLE!! We had the chef special of the day (fish dinner). I had crab cake dinner. Everything was great and would recommend everything again and again. Awesome SEVICE!!

We were Seated quickly and ordered two uptown strawberry drinks that were awesome followed by the Surf N Turf and Lobster Seafood pasta dishes. All the food was amazing and cooked perfectly and our waiter Chris M. was fantastic and backed up by an equally awesome manager named Jamie D. We will definitely be back soon and the next time we will be trying multiple deserts. Thank you for an awesome date night Salt Cellar!

I don’t understand the hype - the food was ok. The best part was the service and the vibe of the place. Probably wouldn’t go back for the entrees just the apps and drinks?

Had a great experience. The drinks were made strong and brought quickly. The raw oysters tasted fresh and started the meal off right. We had the special (redfish w/ corn puree, Brussels) and the crab cakes and everything tasted amazing. Finished it off with a banana cheesecake which was a great finale. Overall a good experience, paying the downtown tax but I’d say a meal here is worth it - almost on par with Mabella’s.

We love dining at the bar. Trying to make a selection on a cocktail, Amanda suggested some choices we might enjoy. Even though it was not on the current menu of cocktails,, she made the Great Alexander, and it was amazing!!!! This is one of the many reasons why we have enjoyed dining here for years!

Wonderful experience this is my 3x at the saltcellar and every time the bartenders (Jane she's been lovely every time I'm here), food and service have been excellent. This time I ordered the short rib and it was delicious chef Rafael introduced himself along with this beautiful plate of food! I would recommend this restaurant to anyone in Columbus or visiting! the halibut was also great! I had that my 2nd time visiting here! I will surely be back to try something new!

we do love the salt seller. We go definitely on special occasions. And sometimes just to get good food. The service is usually a very good experience. Sometimes it's best to ask for server who has been there for a while not someone who is young or inexperienced or not completely aware of the Menu or someone in our case who was afraid to ask questions. She thought she'd give her own answers. Anyways. The ambience is nice, but sometimes a bit loud. The food is mostly consistent. Sometimes you may get scallops that are still raw. That's happened three times. And broccolini that's bigger than your foot and not very tasty. Giggle giggle. But we can't have everything we want right? Anyways, very happy with the Salt Cellar, I just hope they read their reviews. and get a few constructive criticism ideas from this.. We will continue to go back, unless it gets worse.

If I had to pick ONE restaurant in Columbus, GA to visit, it would hands down be this one! 10/10 ambiance. 10/10 service. 10/10 drinks + food. Salt Cellar never misses! Been here multiple times and I always leave here feeling grateful for the experience and the delicious food. I've tried their steaks, burgers, salmon, and almost all their sides. I highly recommend! Also if you sit at the bar, you get to me Kristian, who's a phenomenal human and bartender. She makes delicious drinks and really knows how to give good service. Restaurant is clean and beautiful and cozy. Can't wait to be back and bring my friends and family here when they visit me!

I always like trying a few new places on my visits to town. We hadn't had saltcellar before. I made us a rezzie following one of my son's military graduations aka a fabulous reason to celebrate at a new restaurant. Our drinks and entrees were delicious! My son had the salmon and I had the scallops. I highly recommend salt cellar for a tasty, healthier dinner option in the Columbus area. Their dining room has got to be one of the loveliest around. Service was outstanding.

The drinks are so good! I had the watermelon rita. It had the perfect balance of sweetness and alcohol. My husband had a cucumber margarita and it was so refreshing.

I don't have pictures. Food was incredible. The room is just lovely hard to believe I was in Columbus. Really thought I was in huge city at an incredibly sophisticated restaurant. The servers are amazing and are also incredibly talented at their job and very welcoming. Can't say enough good things about this restaurant. It was absolutely a five star experience anywhere in the world and I've been there everywhere in the world.

We were visiting my son in Columbus, GA and decided to try this restaurant. The ambiance was great! Old brick walls, rustic but also modern. Our waitress was attentive and checked in on us to make sure all was well. The food was delicious. I had the filet Oscar with asparagus and mashed potatoes and it had a great presentation and was full of flavor. Cooked to perfection for me. Of course I had to try a little of everyone's and they were all delicious! Portions are not large but satisfying. It's a little on the more expensive side but it was definitely worth it!!! If you are ever in Columbus Georgia you have to try this place!

Been wanting to try Saltcellar for a while now. I had the opportunity last night to have a late dinner showed up an hour before they closed, and they still welcomed us with open arms and served us a delicious meal! We sat in Kameron's section..dessert bar. He was super attentive and super funny. He explained the dinner specials and of course we had to dive right in. How can you miss a great grouper? I'm not really a dessert person, but we went for it, and the cheesecake was to die for! Definitely will be coming back. The atmosphere was perfect.

Fantastic staff, welcoming ambiance and really good seafood...that's what you get at saltcellar. It started with the scratch biscuits/amuse bouche. I could've crushed an entire platter and been happy. I went with the seafood platter as entree. Shrimp, lobster tail and scallops with two very generous sides and all amazing.

Saltcellar was my go to spot when I coached at Central PC. Mabellas is owned by them as well I think. Great place to eat, great cheesecake as well.

We enjoyed our meal at the saltcellar. We sat at the bar and had excellent service, food was great. Would highly recommend.

Tasteful restaurant just off of Broadway. Same ownership as some of the other trendier restaurants in town e.g., The Loft. Very upscale yet comfortable dining area, they also have a nice bar. They start you out with a complimentary fresh bread basket with their sun-dried tomato & honey butter. For dinner, I went with the Scottish Salmon - you get to choose your own sauce and I went with the Bourbon Glaze. The salmon was cooked perfectly and the bourbon glaze was so tasty! For the dinner sides I had the Brussel sprouts (good, but not great) and baked sweet potato with butter & a light sprinkle of cinnamon. For dessert I couldn't resist the scrumptious looking cakes that are clearly visible in their display case. I decided to get a slice to-go and went with the triple threat chocolate cake. The cake was ok as I didn't feel that it had a have a ton of flavor save for the outer icing. Definitely not worth the calories, I would choose another flavor next time.

We'll started off with a cocktails s'mores old fashion , excellent !! Had the fish special it was excellent, my son had the fillet, which was excellent too. There were six of us at dinner and everybody's food was very good. There was a couple that had desserts and they were very good. I would recommend this place for dinner. And was reasonably priced. Service was great from Madison, she was very attentive and friendly. We sat inside there was a little noisy, but the whole room had a good vibe.. Be sure to enjoy dinner at this place.

Four friends out for a nice dinner. I personally had the Salmon with cream corn and grit cake. The salmon was cooked to perfection and the cream corn was some of the best. It's spicy, so if you're not a fan of spicy things then I don't recommend it but if you like a little spice it is most defiantly delicious and I totally recommend you give it a try. I was not a fan of the grit cake. The other ladies loved their meals - no complaints about any of their food. Kamryn was our server - she was awesome. I can't think of anything she could have done better. We decided to take a slice of cheese cake to go. My only regret is I didn't order my own dessert. The cheesecake was definitely too delicious to share. Eat the dessert - you will have no regrets.

The exterior is more inviting than the interior. Service was ok. Meals were nothing special ; and $120 for 2 persons with desert. Don't think we will be back.

The service was great and fast. The ambiance is pleasant and light. The food was great as well. The scallops were very enjoyable.

Best cheesecake in town and the specials are spectacular! If you're not super hungry, this is a great place to meet for drinks and share a few yummy appetizers.

I came here to celebrate my birthday and everything was tasty! I didn't get an appetizer because I was waiting to try their cakes and it was so worth it! Service was on point! I will say, you should make an appointment for an earlier time because I heard their desserts will sell out. The ambiance of this place is also on point!

I have never been so surprised at how bad my meal was. The waitress was very nice and apologetic but I ordered the seafood pasta and it was ice cold. After taking a bite of a shrimp, I asked that I get a new meal, not mine thrown in the microwave. The "manager" on duty assured me that my meal would be completely remade. It came back and there was my half eaten shrimp still laying there. I will never go back because the "manager" was so rude about their poor performance. That is an expensive restaurant and their "manager" provided service that I might have expected at a bad cafeteria.

Came into town and wanted something close by - this was and based on the ratings I gave it a try. Reservations had all tables taken, offered the bar (don't drink) and the service and food were outstanding. Timely service, great presentation and tasty food. I will be back!

Sooo good!!!! Seating, staff, food, ambiance---everything was perfect. We went for a bday dinner and will definitely return.

Excellent service providing superior food in a beautiful setting. A little pricey. Have enjoyed this restaurant on three occasions.

We are traveling and in Phoenix City for the night, read about this restaurant, felt it would be our type of place, and it turned out we were correct. The service was spot on and the food was really good. The decor is clean and modern. It has a laid back, easy vibe. It will go on our list as a "Worth Returning" restaurant. History of this area is most interesting. As retired professors we were very interested in the colleges and secondary education available here. Really enjoyed our short visit.

sat at bar. friendly efficient staff. ambiance great. food phenomenal. will be back.

I think it is the best restaurant in Columbus. Always a good experience. Cheesecake is great.

I had made a reservation to dine here several weeks in advance. We arrived around 6:00 p.m. on a Saturday. They appeared mostly full by that point. The restaurant is located about a block off of the main street in Columbus' downtown. There was parking on the street in front, but that appeared full. There were also other parking options within 2 blocks, though. The restaurant had an airy feel, as one wall is mostly windows. There are 2 - 3 semi-separated dining areas. The clientele seemed somewhat dressy. Our waiter was friendly. He described the specials. We opted for a standard beef (me) and fish (wife) entre. Both were good. I think we also split a salad. We also split a dessert. In all I thought this was well worth the price. If you are in downtown Columbus and want something on the fine-dining end of the spectrum for dinner, this is a good choice.

Great food, wonderful drinks, and beautiful atmosphere. Have been three times for work dinners, and very highly recommend. Great steaks, seafood, dessert... and service.

The ambiance is nice with decorations befitting the upper echelons of restaurants in this class. Buddy Nelm's , the owner was sitting next to us so we were in good company. Food was not 5 star, small portions and relatively high prices. Our tab for 2 with a bottle of wine was 160.00. The restaurant was very busy which may account for the presentation and portions. Service is good as would be expected in nicer restaurants. All in all a 4 Star review and a recommendation to try it.

Love this hidden gem. The ambiance inside and outside beautiful. The food is great!!! Can't wait to go back.

The chicken breast was moist and tasty. The mashed potatoes were too thin for me. The brussel sprouts were burned. I requested my food plated without being stacked. However, the request was NOT honored. So I had loose mashed potatoes with chicken drippings in it. Then the crispy topped mac and cheese had NO topping and I was told the chef said I must have gotten a portion that didn't have the topping which was the only reason I ordered it. It was bland and I was charged for it after eating a single taste.. BIG disappointment for me.

Had a wonderful dinner Thursday night. The ambiance was great. Beautifully decorated old brick building with warm lighting. I had the Florida grouper with spicy creamed corn. It was cooked to perfection and matched well with the creamed corn. Our server was attentive and food served in a timely manner. It was a busy night but everyone looked pleased with their experiences.

The food and service was amazing!!! The onions rings were batter was just right and were not greasy at all. The dipping sauce that it came with had enough tsp that you didn't have to ask for more. The bartender Cameron made great suggestions on both the food and adult beverages which went great with the food. I was in the mood for steak and was super happy that I chose to come to the saltcellar for a ribeye. The steak was cooked to perfection! The chimichurri sauce it came with only complemented an already perfectly cooked steak. I HIGHLY recommend this restaurant to anyone in the area.

Excellent options for seafood. We were a table of eight, and each person ordered something different from the menu. Everyone was really pleased with the food and the ambiance.

Last evening I got the opportunity to try Saltcellar. I ordered the sweet Vidalia onion rings, Chef's Creation, Seafood pasta Newburg, Shrimp Stuffed Carolina Trout, and Tanya's coconut cake. First thing I'd like to point out is that we did not get our bread till I asked our server if I could get some. Other parties got their bread as soon as they sat down. I didn't even get the sun dried tomato and honey butter that I found out about through other reviews of this restaurant. Attention to detail was pretty much nonexistent. Sweet Vidalia Onion Rings: 3/5 The onion rings were okay. They looked and felt like they were baked, not fried. This is not a bad thing, just an observation. The rings were heavy on the breading. I could tell these weren't freshly made because they were not warm, which seemed to be a theme across our whole dining experience there. Chef's Creation: 2/5 I don't recommend ordering this. I don't mean to be rude or disrespectful, but it's simply not worth $33.00 for a cold appetizer. It came with some pork skewers, salmon, and egg rolls. The skewers were dry and cold. The pork skewers had grill marks, yet it was served cold, not even warmed up? It just seems like they got one of thos pre-packaged meats from Sam's Club or Costco and forgot to heat it up before putting it on my plate. The salmon was a bit too salty in my opinion. The dill sauce, that was paired with the salmon, cut through the fish sharply. However, the salmon itself was cooked decently. The flesh was soft enough, but the skin was not crispy through. In all honesty, the southwest style egg rolls is the reason why this dish isn't a 1/5 for me. Main reason why the egg rolls were the best item on this dish is because it was actually warm. Crispy factor was there, but ,assuming this was made not fresh to my order, it makes sense. It tastes like chicken noodle soup. I had a chicken noodle soup MRE not too long ago and this tasted exactly like it. Seafood Pasta Newburg: 3/5 I think I had the same quality and tasting pasta from Cheesecake Factory, just cheaper. The sauce was a bit watered down in my opinion. A Newburg sauce is meant to be rich. This was not rich in my opinion. Another interesting observation was that half my shrimps came with tails and the other half came without tails. Not sure why or how that came to be but okay. The serving size of the lobster and crab meats were expectedly on the smaller size. The meats of the shellfish were a bit rubbery when eating them. The noodles were cooked well. Shrimp Stuffed Carolina Trout: 5/5 The trout itself was cooked well. It wasn't rubbery like the seafood in the seafood pasta. The skin was not crispy though. However, that is just a personal preference of mine. I am a firm believer in having the skin of the fish be crispy and crunchy while having the flesh be soft and flaky. The shrimp and bacon stuffing complimented the trout well. The fattiness and saltiness of the bacon did not steal the spotlight from the trout. I also got the spicy cream corn and the Boursin cheese and herbed mashed potatoes as the two sides. The corn was definitely seasoned, but it was not spicy. The spiciness of the corn was 100% cooked on the side of timidness and caution. The Boursin cheese and herbed mashed potatoes were cooked well. I have no complaints there. Tanya's Coconut Cake: 5/5 I forgot to take a picture, but this was, without a doubt, the best course of the entire meal. The coconut cake was not too sweet, light yet filling, and true to its name. If this restaurant were to turn into a dessert shop, I think it would do just fine. Overall grade: 2/5 I was originally going to go to "Mabella" for dinner. They were packed and weren't taking walk ins till 9:30pm. So I walked over to "Saltcellar," which seemed busy enough and decided to try it out. I should've just stayed and waited at "Mabella." This is just a overpriced Cheesecake Factory. The main issue I had with this restaurant is attention to detail. I'm not sure why I had to ask for our bread when other tables were given it as soon as they were seated. I don't understand why half the dishes we were served were cold when they were clearly meant to be served warm. It was strange to see that half the shrimp in the seafood pasta had tails and the other half didn't. The only reason why I'd come back to this restaurant is for the desserts. I don't mean any disrespect or rudeness in writing this review, but the food industry is a very straight and critical scene. I have had a lot of food from both hole in the walls and fine dining establishments that are good at what they do. They make spending $50 or $700 well worth the experience and taste of the dishes they serve. The "Saltcellar" simply lacks the dining experience and the taste of the food. Again, I would only come back here for the desserts. Aside from that, save your money and go somewhere else.

Food was good. I had the special Lobster risotto. The dish was tasty. My fiancé had the chicken which was moist. We shared the banana pudding cheese cake which was outstanding.

Cute place. Great service. We got scallops and steaks. Everything was seasoned pretty good. Garlic knots were brought out to start and they give you a lot! So good.

Absolute perfection! From the beautiful floor to ceiling windows, the exposed brick and beautiful decor, you can't help but to want to see if the food can in any way compete with the ambiance! There was no disappointment. We ordered the roasted almonds as soon as we arrived at the suggestion of a coworker. I figured it'd just almost how could this be special? Well.. WHAT A SHOCK!! The Valencia almonds were roasted and seasoned with sea salt. Sounds simple enough and bland. Well let me tell you they are not. They are magical and a must have! For appetizers we had the grilled halloumi cheese which had a smoky cheese taste and the conch ceviche which was served beautifully in a martini glass. The ceviche was amazing without being salty or overly "fishy". For my entree I had the cellar filet with sinful potatoes and roasted asparagus. The filet was prepared with shrimp and crab fonduta that was just enough surf to compliment the turf. The impossible potatoes are hard to describe but I would say it's macaroni and cheese but scalloped potatoes for the pasta - in other words, INCREDIBLE! The grilled asparagus had just the right about of char to compliment the filet. The cheesecake dessert - MUST HAVE! The same family which owns Mabella and The Loft own Salt Cellar which means amazing cheesecake. Believe me you don't want to miss it! When in Columbus we typically dine at the same 3 restaurants. I am glad this restaurant will not be added to our rotation. Just perfect!

Yay! I'm a fan :) From the service to the food, everything was great. The atmosphere is classy, but still very cozy at the same time. We got a nice two-top table and our waitress was so friendly. Top tier! I got their special, grilled salmon on a bed of asparagus, potatoes & cauliflower purée I believe. It was good! My fiancé got the seafood pasta (which was my fave), I kept eating the food off his plate. At one point I told him to just switch with me lol. Also the portions were actually very big (I was surprised) and very happy about it. We left happy and full. The drinks are very affordable. I got their seasonal sangria $12. It was also pretty big. I definitely like this place and will recommend it!

Good selection of wine and a lot of fine dining options. Located in downtown Columbus, it's very pretty at night! I would definitely visit again!

If you are ever in Columbus go to the salt cellar! This is hands-down one of my best dinning experiences of 2022! Nick our server was spectacular! He was knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations! The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful! The drinks were delicious and creatively constructed! The chefs platter was a protein paradise! The steak medallions or melt in your mouth tender, The scallops juicy and cooked perfectly and the oysters were fresh and succulent! We also kind of dessert that isn't pictured here but hands-down the best dessert we have had all year! I got the chocolate chip icebox cake and my partner got strawberry cake and both were to die for! While waiting on Uber I also discovered a beautiful oasis of plants around the outside seating and in the rear of the restaurant! For a plant lover this is paradise the grass was so plush that I took my shoes off and grounded myself in that moment everything about this experience was absolutely amazing! I'll future business trips to come it's definitely my place to go!

Another terrific Uptown restaurant! Glad to finally have the opportunity to enjoy a meal at Saltcellar and it didn't disappoint. Columbus is fortunate to have this little gem Uptown.

Great atmosphere and delicious food! We had been wanting to go to Saltcellar for some time and finally made reservations for last night for my wife's birthday. Our server, Rikki, was phenomenal. She was friendly, smiled and helped with suggestions for our meals. We had some Prosecco while we enjoyed our appetizer which was onion rings. They were flaky and delicious. My wife chose the Cellar Filet which had crab meat and I had the ribeye. She chose the mashed potatoes and spicy corn while I had the sweet potato mash and roasted Brussels sprouts. All of the sides were cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We had enough food for dinner and leftovers for today. We will definitely be back and this might be our new favorite in Columbus.

"Everything was pretty good, but avoid that coconut cake" Party of 4, and everyone was pretty satisfied, ordered a ton of stuff and the bill was about $195 before tip, so not bad at all, in my view. The crab cake was super good, along with the lamb meatballs. The salmon was terrific, and the person that ordered the skirt steak reported it was most excellent, although since he was not paying the bill maybe he was being nice, lol. The coconut was poor, which was weird. Maybe they have an outside vendor make it, but for sure maybe improve on quality control there. But for sure would return, we had a great time.

Great staff, food and ambiance. Really yummy Blood Moon Spicy Margarita with quick service!

Visiting from out of town and decided to try the desserts from this restaurant on recommendation from another restaurant's bartender. Kameron, our server, detailed the cake and cheesecake options. I chose the salted caramel chocolate cake. Upon tasting the cake, which was quite dry and dense, Kameron revealed that the cake was actually gluten-free, which clearly would have an impact on the taste and consistency. There was no offer to replace or refund the dessert, which was clearly not enjoyed due to the amount that was left behind. On the other hand, the coconut cake and apple butter cheesecake are quite good.

Was in town for business. Place was highly recommended so decided to try. Being from larger city was skeptical that the food was as good as the reviews. It exceeded expectations. I had blackened grouper. Some of the best quality and tasting fish I have had in a while. Sat at the bar. Service was good. Talkative but not intrusive. Good bar selection. Back in Columbus for business again, and no question where I'm going for dinner.

Love love love the Saltcellar! The food is a 10/10 and so is the customer service! The restaurant is also really nice!

Amazing food and brilliant service. Kameron was on point with every course presented. Must return!

The ambitious is great, love the drinks and food. Service was ok. I would definitely go back.