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SALT, Merrick, NY

SALT

4.6 (2505)
$31 to $50
American
3100 Whaleneck Drive, Merrick, NY 11566

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 168 times today

About this restaurant

  • Great for outdoor dining
  • Great for scenic views
  • Good for special occasions
Thank you for choosing SALT on the Water. All reservations are for outdoor dining only. Indoor dining is seated on a first-come-first-served basis.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (516) 442-7470
  • Website
    http://saltonthewater.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress

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What 2,505 people are saying

SALT reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.6
4.6 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.8Ambience
  • 4.2Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

  • New York State

    Most Booked

  • Nassau

    Best Ambiance

  • Nassau

    Great for outdoor dining

  • Nassau

    Great for scenic views

  • Nassau

    Most Booked

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
SALT offers a delightful waterfront dining experience with "beautiful views" and a lively atmosphere. Guests rave about the "excellent service" and "amazing food," particularly the lobster dishes and seafood risotto. The setting is perfect for celebrations, offering live music and a welcoming staff. Despite some high prices, it remains a favorite summer spot.
2,505 Reviews

  1. Bob VIP

    New York State45 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    First time here, absolutely delighted… we had a waiter named Chris… fantastic!

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  2. William

    New York City19 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    excellent food and a great location. Beautiful sunset and wonderful service. baked clam flatbread is a must - the risotto was awesome tuna tacos - wow!

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  3. Danielle

    New York City3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food, good service. Second time here and both times food was delicious. And great recommendations from out server

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  4. Stacey

    New York State1 review

    5.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Staff was very attentive! Food was amazing and the view was gorgeous. Love that they had valet parking.

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  5. Joseph VIP

    New York City66 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 4
    Great Brunch spot. Well staffed. Good service Food was enjoyed by all.

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  6. Carol

    New York State2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We ordered one appetizer (coconut shrimp one salad and one lobster rolls with two drinks. Almost $226.00? ($189.00) without 20% without well deserved 20% tip to Chris our waiter.

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  7. CAROL VIP

    New York City22 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 4
    Although I have late reservation the restaurant accommodate with a early seating even they were busy which was appreciated the atmosphere is nice open for outside eating My friend have pork chop which he enjoyed I had the fish taco the fish was good I didn't the size of taco too much dough the rum punch good so the frozen margarita over all it was nice eating experience

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  8. Melissa VIP

    New York City8 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our waitress was wonderful and the food was delicious. Great drinks and ambiance

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  9. Richard VIP

    New York City74 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 5
    Really hate to say this since we love the place so much. Please understand that we are only trying to make it better. Andrea. Actually argued with us about a Patron margarita made with Casamigos. Ordered second and it came back dangerously with too much alcohol which certainly was not Patron. Just an overall bad attitude towards anything and everything we had to say! The food was delicious as always. We just will never sit with her again. By the way Andrea was the same last season. See you soon!

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  10. Rene VIP

    New York City66 reviews

    4.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I’ve been to Salt multiple times. It’s a great restaurant for an outdoor summer dining experience. Water views are nice, wait staff is very attentive and pleasant. Food was overall simple but good. We shared the short rib sliders, arugula salad , watermelon feta and zucchini and eggplant chips . All very good except the chips which were overly greasy and soggy. The warm lobster roll was very good

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SALT is rated 4.6 stars by 2505 OpenTable diners.

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Make a reservation

2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 168 times today
Google Map for SALT

3100 Whaleneck Drive, Merrick, NY 11566

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Merrick
  • Hours of operation
    Mon–Thu 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Fri 4:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 12:00 pm–10:00 pm Sun 11:00 am–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    American, Seafood
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Private Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Additional
    Full Bar, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Patio/Outdoor Dining, View
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