We visited Fresh Salt with four other couples for dinner on a Saturday night. This was our second trip, while some of our friends had been there five or six times before.
Setting:
The setting is absolutely gorgeous, right on the water. The view alone is worth the visit. Because it was a Saturday night, the restaurant was very busy and rather noisy, especially near the bar area where we were seated. Combined with the rectangular table layout, it made socializing a bit difficult.
Service:
Our waitress was very warm, welcoming, and accommodating. Drinks were promptly served and were very tasty.
Food:
Overall, the food was slightly better than average—some dishes were hits, others less memorable. Here’s what we ordered:
- PEI Mussels with tomatoes, white beans, garlic, and ciabatta crostini – Excellent.
- Tuna Poke Bowl Brazilian Style – Mango, avocado, tomatoes, corn, black beans, toasted coconut, jasmine rice, cilantro, pickled onions, soy lime dressing. Pretty good overall.
- Wild Tuna Triangles – Tuna tartare over sushi rice with ponzu sauce, pickled ginger, and sriracha aioli. Very good.
- Salmon Burger with Truffle Fries – The fries were excellent; the burger was average at best.
- Cioppino (Red Sauce) – Shrimp, scallops, calamari, mussels, swordfish in a tomato lobster saffron essence, served over spinach or capellini. Those who had it in red sauce enjoyed it more than the white sauce version.
- Cioppino (White Sauce) – Less popular compared to the red sauce preparation.
- Fettuccine & Lobster – Tomatoes, broccoli, basil, perline de mozzarella in lemon cream sauce. Lots of flavor.
- Sriracha Fried Calamari – Sweet chili glaze, sweet peppers, scallions, sesame seeds, wasabi. Ordered as a main course, this was a unique option.
No one tried dessert, so we can’t comment there.
Overall:
While not every dish was outstanding, the beautiful waterfront setting makes Fresh Salt a place most of us would return to. The service was warm, and the overall experience was enjoyable despite the noise and a few uneven dishes.
Rating 7.4/10
