SALTWATER SONO RESTAURANT & BAR

4.1 (159)

$30 and under

Contemporary American

128 Washington St, Norwalk, CT 06854-3007

About this restaurant

Romantic
Good for special occasions
Innovative

Take a trip to an island resort right on Washington Street. Saltwater Restaurant & Bar is a stunning multi-tiered gathering place for great food, cocktails, and entertainment. Steel drums, Bob Marley, exotic fish tanks, and oceanic artwork create the backdrop for the restaurant’s seafood inspired menu and creative cocktail culture. Live and DJ spun music fill the room nightly. Start your dining experience with a raw bar tower, fried calamari, and jumbo lump crab cakes. Enjoy pan roasted salmon, seafood mixed grill, or a PRIME 42-day wet aged 50 oz tomahawk steak for the table. Saltwater brings the indoors outside with a retractable wall that provides a window overlooking the restaurant’s sidewalk café dining and a bustling downtown SoNo.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Mediterranean
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Sun 11:30 am–1:00 am
Phone number
(203) 939-9330
Website
https://swsono.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Private party facilities
Whether you’re looking to have a small intimate gathering or a large event with up to 200 guests, we will cater to your goals and needs. Let us take care of hosting, creating a beautiful ambiance, and delicious meal so you can focus on enjoying the time with your guests.

Location
128 Washington St, Norwalk, CT 06854-3007
Neighborhood
East Norwalk
Parking details
Street Parking
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

New England Clam Chowder$12.00
P.E.I. Mussels$14.00
choice of sauce - Fra Diavolo or Garlic White Wine
Fried Calamari$15.00
With Marinara Sauce
Popcorn Shrimp$15.00
With Spicy aioli
Lobster Mac & Cheese$19.00
Lobster, cheddar cheese, bacon & bread crumbs
Fried Oysters$16.00
With Tomato salsa and chipotle aioli
Grilled Octopus$18.00
Marble fingerling potatoes, cherry tomatoes, chimichurri sauce, chorizo and spinach
Lamb Lollipops$18.00
Sauteed fingerling potatoes, baby spinach w/ balsamic reduction
Saltwater Wings$15.00
Choice of sauce - Buffalo, Sweet chilli, BBQ, Celery & blue cheese
Crab Cakes$18.00
Lump crabmeat, remoulade sauce, w/ mango salsa

Salads

Added to Salads: Chicken $7, Salmon $12, Shrimp $12, Steak $14, or Lobster Tail $15

Saltwater House Salad$12.00
Mixed greens, carrots, baby tomatoes, red onions with balsamic dressing
Caesar Salad$12.00
Romaine lettuce & shaved parmesan
Pear Arugula Salad$13.00
Gorgonzola cheese, sliced pear, radicchio pistachio w/ lemon vinaigrette
Grilled Calamari Salad$18.00
Arugula, cherry tomatoes, onion w/ lemon vinaigrette
Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad$13.00
Crispy rice, truffle lemon vinaigrette w/ parmesan cheese
Seafood Salad$18.00
Mussels, Clams, calamari & shrimp over arugula & cherry tomatoes w/ lemon vinaigrette

Raw Bar

Littleneck Clams, NY
- ea.$2.75
Tavern Island Oysters, CT
- ea.$3.00
Kumamoto Oysters, WA
- ea.$3.50
Shrimp Cocktail
- ea.$3.00
Seafood Tower
Small - 1/2 Lobster, 6 Oysters, 6 Clams, 6 Shrimps; Large - Whole Lobster, 6 Oysters, 6 Clams, 6 Shrimps
- Small$50.00
- Large$100.00
Tuna Tartare$18.00
w/ Cucumber, avocado, Shallot, cilantro, soy sauce, sesame oil and taro chips
Seafood Ceviche$20.00
Shrimp, calamari, fish w/ citrus juice dressing

Pasta

Lobster Ravioli$30.00
Stuffed ravioli w/ shrimp, peas, and cognac cream
Truffie Lobster Papperdelle$32.00
Pasta & Lobster meat with asparagus & mushrooms, topped with truffle oil and shaved parmesan
Penne alla Vodka$18.00
Penne pasta w/ pancetta & pancetta & parmesan
Linguini & Clams$26.00
Linguini pasta & littleneck clams topped with a garlic white wine lemon sauce
Shrimp Scampi$26.00
Linguini pasta, shrimp, spinach, tomato with a white wine lemon sauce

By Sea

Atlantic Salmon$28.00
Pan seared, English peas cream, yellow squash & fingerling potatos
Pan Seared Mediterranean Sea Bass$30.00
Farro, asparagus, oyster mushroom wiht a truffle lemon cream sauce
Pan Seared Scallops$34.00
Oyster mushroom risotto w/ balsamic demy glaze
Seafood Misto for Two$60.00
Grilled marinated Hlibut, U-10 Scallop, wild prawn shrimp, side of risotto & asparagus
Fish & Chips$27.00
Fried Cod w/ fries and saide of tartar sauce
Lobster Roll "Connecticut Style"$34.00
Maine lobster served w/ warm butter & fries

By Land

Argentinean Churrasco$30.00
6 oz. Herb marinated skirt steak with mashed potato & asparagus, cilantro jalapeno infusion
Chicken Milanese$22.00
w/ Arugula, tomatoes, topped w/ parmesan & lemon aioli
Steak Frites$36.00
Prime NY Strip, broccoli rabe, green pepper sauce w/ side of fries
Surf & Turf$45.00
14 oz Prime NY Strip & Maine Lobster tail, mashed potatoes, asparagus w/ chimichurri sauce
Grass Fed Burger$21.00
12 oz Burger, roasted onion, mushrooms, lettuce, tomato, crispy bacon & gorgonzola cheese w/ bistro fries

Selection of Side Dishes

Mashed Potatoes
Regular Fries
Truffle Fries
Sweet Potato Fries
Sauteed Spinach
Asparagus
Broccoli Rabe

Whites

Pinot Grigio, Cinta '19 (Italy)$12.00
Gavi di Gavi, San Matteo (Italy)$12.00
Albarino, Saira '18 (Spain)$12.00
Riesling, Seaglass '18 (California)$12.00
Moscato, Domino '18 (California)$10.00
Chardonnay, Hayes Ranch '13 (California)$13.00
Chardonnay, Chalk Hill '20 (California)$13.00
Chardonnay, La Brune (France)$13.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Firestone '20 (California)$14.00
Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford (N. Zealand)$14.00
Sancerre, Domaine Jean- Pierre Vacher$14.00

Reds

Cabernet Savignon, Firestone '19 (California)$14.00
Cabernet Savignon, Greystone '19 (California)$13.00
Cabernet Savignon, Fuerza (Spain)$13.00
Super Tuscans, Harvest (Italy)$14.00
Pinot Noir, Dark Horse '18 (Oregon)$13.00
Malbec, Black River '19 (Argentina)$13.00
Rioja, Oscar Tobia (Spain)$15.00

Rose

Rose, Diamarine (Provence)$13.00
Rose, Whispering Angel, (Provence)$15.00
Rose, Whispering Angel, Beach Edition$13.00
Sancerre, Domaine Franck Millet (France)$13.00

Sparkling

Prosecco, Neirano (Italy)$13.00

Specialty Cocktails

Perfect Peach Martini$14.00
Vodka, Triple Sec, Peach & Lime Juice
Expresso Martini$14.00
Vanilla Vodka, Kahlua, Chilled Expresso, Baileys
Sono Breeze$14.00
Gin, Grapefruit, Pineapple Juice & Agave
Coconut Mai Tai$14.00
Whiskey, Coconut, Agave, Pineapple & Lemon Juice
Margritas$14.00
Regular or Frozen. Traditional, Spicy, Strawberry, Mango, Passionfruit, Coconut
Mojito$14.00
Traditional, Strawberry, Mango, Passion, Coconut
Sangrias
Red, Rose, White
- Glass$12.00
- Pitcher$36.00
Cucumber Melon Refersher$14.00
Voldka, Melon liquor, Pineapple Juice & Club Soda
Ginger Poloma$14.00
Tequila, Ginger Beer, Grapefruit Juice & Club Soda
Italian Summer Spritz$14.00
Liqueur, Grapefruit Juice & Club Soda
Flirtini$14.00
Vodka, Mango, & Prosecco

Beer

Draft

Guinness$8.00
Palm$8.00
Modelo$8.00
Octoberfest$8.00
Shebeen Requiem IPA$8.00
Two Roads Lil' Heaven IPA$8.00
Two Roads Two Juicy IPA$8.00
New England Sea Hag IPA$8.00
Blue Moon$8.00
Peroni$8.00
Captian Lawerance IPA$8.00

Bottled

Budlight$7.00
Corona$7.00
Estrella Jalisco$7.00
Modelo$7.00
Heineken$7.00
Lagunitas IPA$7.00

Can

Sip of Sunshine$10.00

Bourbon

Baslil Hayden$14.00
Bulleit Bourbon$14.00
Jefferson's Ocean$14.00
Knob Creek$14.00
Makers Mark$14.00

Cognac

Courvoisier VS.$15.00
Hennessey$15.00
Martell Blue Swift$15.00
Remy Martin VSOP$17.00

Mezcal

Del Maguey Vida$14.00

Whiskeys

Buchanan's$14.00
Chivas$14.00
Dewars$14.00
Jack Daniels$14.00
Glenfiddich 12$14.00
Jameson$14.00
J. Walker Red$12.00
J. Walker Black$14.00
J. Walker Double Black$14.00
J. Walker Blue$42.00
The Glenlivet 12$14.00
The Glenlivet 14$18.00
The Glenlivet Carib$14.00

Tequilas

Avion 44 Extra Anejo$32.00
Casamigos Silver$14.00
Casamigos Reposado$16.00
Casamigos Anejo$18.00
Clase Azul Reposado$38.00
Don Julio Silver$14.00
Milagro Silver$14.00
Milagro Reposado$17.00
Patron Silver$14.00
Espolon$14.00

Vodkas

Belvedere$14.00
Grey Goose$14.00
Ketel One$14.00
Titos$14.00

What 159 people are saying

SALTWATER SONO RESTAURANT & BAR reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

4.1

4.1 based on all time ratings

4.1Food
4.1Service
4.1Ambience
3.9Value

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159 Reviews

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KimP VIP
New York City15 reviews
2.0
Dined on June 18, 2023
1. Overall 2
2. Food 4
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 4
We were hopeful for a nice brunch. The place was empty aside from one other table. The food took about 40 minutes to come out. The milk for my husband’s coffee was curdled. There weren’t any visible employees for a good part of the service. It was overall poor and a big disappointment. We will not be back.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix / Arizona21 reviews
3.0
Dined on May 29, 2023
1. Overall 3
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 3
Went late on a Sunday evening. Wait staff was very kind and attentive, and food was good. Music was very very loud, but able to be turned down upon request. Wine and oysters were very tasty! Definitely worth trying to get a seat outside!
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CindyY VIP
New York City5 reviews
5.0
Dined on May 14, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Service was great and the food was amazing! The restaurant was decorated so nicely for Mothers Day. Our waiter was friendly and attentive. It was our first time going and we’ll definitely be back.
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Christine
New York City1 review
4.0
Dined on May 14, 2023
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Lovely evening and table was very nice and comfortable. Service was a bit on the slower side, but was nice. Appreciated the waiter telling us the gratuity was pre-added to the bill, but would of liked it if it was up to us instead. Food was very good and presented nicely. Overall nice evening, thank you.
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SMOOTH
New York City3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 14, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 1
My party of 8 people arrived at 12:55. At 1:14 my party left the restaurant after we were not greeted or asked if we wanted drinks , appetizers, etc. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS RESTAURANT TERRIBLE CUSTOMER SERVICE!!
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Anonymous
New York City3 reviews
1.0
Dined on May 14, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 1
3. Service 2
4. Ambience 2
I rarely write reviews, but I want others to be aware. Our overall meal and experience were disappointing. The food was not good, not seasoned, not fresh, and didn't seem to fit with a place called "Saltwater". It was very overpriced for the low quality. We waited a long time for our first drink and the entrees. You can get way better food for equal or less cost. It was very unfortunate.
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LarryC
New York City1 review
5.0
Dined on April 29, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was my first time. Service was top notch. Food was fabulous and the portions were larger than most restaurants of this caliber. The staff was very accommodating . One of our group brought her baby and another her young daughter . Staff opened the table and brought a high chair . Everyone was happy and in no way did we feel rushed .
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CathyP
New York City2 reviews
5.0
Dined on April 8, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great seafood dishes expertly prepared. Wait staff was friendly and experienced. Lovely spacious restaurant...
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OpenTable Diner
New York City3 reviews
1.0
Dined on February 15, 2023
1. Overall 1
2. Food 3
3. Service 1
4. Ambience 2
Awful service! I will never come here again!
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EdAds
New York City3 reviews
5.0
Dined on February 5, 2023
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Great food and service..Restaurant was pretty empty on a Saturday night but probably due to the extreme cold. Definitely will be going back.
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FAQs

SALTWATER SONO RESTAURANT & BAR offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (203) 939-9330.

SALTWATER SONO RESTAURANT & BAR is rated 4.1 stars by 159 OpenTable diners.

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128 Washington St, Norwalk, CT 06854-3007

Additional information

Neighborhood
East Norwalk
Hours of operation
Tue, Wed 4:00 pm–1:00 am Thu–Sat 11:30 am–2:00 am Sun 11:30 am–1:00 am
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Contemporary American, Seafood, Mediterranean
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Street Parking
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Dancing, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, Weekend Brunch, Wine

Website
https://swsono.com/
Phone number
(203) 939-9330
Private party facilities
Whether you’re looking to have a small intimate gathering or a large event with up to 200 guests, we will cater to your goals and needs. Let us take care of hosting, creating a beautiful ambiance, and delicious meal so you can focus on enjoying the time with your guests.

SALTWATER SONO RESTAURANT & BAR

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Appetizers

New England Clam Chowder$12.00

P.E.I. Mussels$14.00

Fried Calamari$15.00

Popcorn Shrimp$15.00

Lobster Mac & Cheese$19.00

Fried Oysters$16.00

Grilled Octopus$18.00

Lamb Lollipops$18.00

Saltwater Wings$15.00

Crab Cakes$18.00

Salads

Saltwater House Salad$12.00

Caesar Salad$12.00

Pear Arugula Salad$13.00

Grilled Calamari Salad$18.00

Shaved Brussel Sprout Salad$13.00

Seafood Salad$18.00

Raw Bar

Littleneck Clams, NY

Tavern Island Oysters, CT

Kumamoto Oysters, WA

Shrimp Cocktail

Seafood Tower

Tuna Tartare$18.00

Seafood Ceviche$20.00

Pasta

Lobster Ravioli$30.00

Truffie Lobster Papperdelle$32.00

Penne alla Vodka$18.00

Linguini & Clams$26.00

Shrimp Scampi$26.00

By Sea

Atlantic Salmon$28.00

Pan Seared Mediterranean Sea Bass$30.00

Pan Seared Scallops$34.00

Seafood Misto for Two$60.00

Fish & Chips$27.00

Lobster Roll "Connecticut Style"$34.00

By Land

Argentinean Churrasco$30.00

Chicken Milanese$22.00

Steak Frites$36.00

Surf & Turf$45.00

Grass Fed Burger$21.00

Selection of Side Dishes

Mashed Potatoes

Regular Fries

Truffle Fries

Sweet Potato Fries

Sauteed Spinach

Asparagus

Broccoli Rabe

Whites

Pinot Grigio, Cinta '19 (Italy)$12.00

Gavi di Gavi, San Matteo (Italy)$12.00

Albarino, Saira '18 (Spain)$12.00

Riesling, Seaglass '18 (California)$12.00

Moscato, Domino '18 (California)$10.00

Chardonnay, Hayes Ranch '13 (California)$13.00

Chardonnay, Chalk Hill '20 (California)$13.00

Chardonnay, La Brune (France)$13.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Firestone '20 (California)$14.00

Sauvignon Blanc, Kim Crawford (N. Zealand)$14.00

Sancerre, Domaine Jean- Pierre Vacher$14.00

Reds

Cabernet Savignon, Firestone '19 (California)$14.00

Cabernet Savignon, Greystone '19 (California)$13.00

Cabernet Savignon, Fuerza (Spain)$13.00

Super Tuscans, Harvest (Italy)$14.00

Pinot Noir, Dark Horse '18 (Oregon)$13.00

Malbec, Black River '19 (Argentina)$13.00

Rioja, Oscar Tobia (Spain)$15.00

Rose

Rose, Diamarine (Provence)$13.00