We had a group of 13 for Sunday Brunch on August 16th and the Ambiance, Service and Food was Great! The Food selections were presented well and simply delicious! Our Hostess Victoria was very courteous, friendly and professional! We're looking forward to going back soon! read more

Fresh Salt - Happy Diners! - Seafood Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

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Amazing what a decade can bring. Got to enjoy a perfect summer lunch outside on the patio. And what better than an iced tea. Kidding. Though it was good. It was the lobster roll. Sure you could get it cold but this is CT and we like our rolls warm and buttery. And this one was so packed with lobster! Delish! Add some tater tots and it was just a delight. A must get for the summer. read more

Fresh Salt - Seafood Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

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Great spot for a lunch stop on the way to Newport. We walked in with no reservation on a beautiful sunny day and got lucky with outdoor seating, which turned out to be the perfect way to enjoy the meal. The oysters were fresh and amazing, and honestly everything we ordered was fresh and on point across the board. The staff, mostly younger, were lovely, polite, and quick, which made the whole experience even better. They also offer an extensive drink menu, wine by the glass or bottle, plus a solid range of other options. A great find on a road trip, would absolutely stop again. read more

Fresh Salt - Seafood Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Hands down, my favorite restaurant. The food is consistently outstanding, the harbor views are absolutely beautiful, and the staff is always friendly, attentive, and welcoming. My go-to dish is the Cioppino, but I swap out the linguine for spinach. The seafood is incredibly fresh, the broth is rich and flavorful, and every bite just seems to melt in your mouth. It's the kind of meal that doesn't just fill you up, it feeds the soul. Between the incredible food, the relaxing waterfront atmosphere, and the excellent service, this place never disappoints. In fact, just writing this review has me thinking I may need to head there tonight for another bowl of that salty, seafood goodness. Highly recommend! read more

This used to be my favorite restaurant, I would go with large groups of people at least once a week. It was my go to restaurant to celebrate any occasion. My favorite item used to be the tuna triangles but this spring/summer they have tasted different. The layer of rice is thinner and crunchy. The prices on the menu overall went up (including that of the lobster roll) and the quality and service have declined. The new summer menu doesn't feature a traditional ribeye or filet steak which is disappointing. The summer sausage pasta sauce was very thin and lacking flavor, it felt more similar to a soup. It is still a nice restaurant with a great lobster roll but i am disappointed which makes me less inclined to visit often. read more

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Food is mediocre, service needs training. At least they have a view. Won't be back. read more

I went with family and friends for lunch. Staff was super friendly, they gave us a fabulous table with a view, the decor is beautiful, and food was excellent. The restrooms are so clean and really nice. I wish the weather was better but it was still a great time for us. Thank you Fresh Salt we will be back! read more

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We recently had dinner here with our friend Mechelle and we loved the place. The ambiance was great right by the marina, overlooking the boats and the water. The restaurant is part of the Old Saybrook hotel and it has plenty of parking right in front. I got a delicious pork chop that was meaty and lean. My husband got the fish and chips and our friend, got the pasta dish. All very well made and nicely prepared. A good place to eat. read more

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In the area and found this place on the water. It's inside the hotel but very nice ambiance and bigger than expected. Service was great and so was the food. If you're in the area this is a great place to eat whether casually or for a romantic evening. I highly recommend the North Atlantic Salmon Filet and the brownie sundae! Both amazing! read more

Fresh Salt - Fettuccine & Citrus Cured Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

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Great menu with fresh options and nice selection. Service is always excellent. Sit on the marina and enjoy! read more

Fresh Salt - A table of love! - Seafood Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

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Beautiful, crystal-clear saltwater tank. The restaurant is located within a beautiful Inn. It overlooks a large, well-maintained marina. We arrived without reservations a bit after one pm on a Friday. (Mid-September). We only waited 3-5 minutes for a spacious booth inside. My husband and I are boaters and are quite familiar with this area; however, we have never come across this gem previously. We are looking forward to sharing our thoughts post-meal. Absolutely delicious. Highly recommend! Thank you to Karen, Jennifer and to our server, Barbara! read more

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Fresh Salt, a fairly large restaurant providing a variety of seating options. For one there's a full sized bar, surrounded by multiple dining tables for indoor dining. On those rare 2025 sunny days, there's also outdoor umbrella seating holding picturesque views of the marina. And for convenience there's an additional outdoor bar. To round off things there's an enclosed glass patio for use during inclement weather. As for the food, during one of our indoor dinners I chose the Mediterranean Halibut Filet as my main. Perfectly pan seared halibut on top of sautéed spinach, on top of Lemon Risotto surrounded by a white wine, tomato broth. It was a clean and fresh dish, yet very rich in flavors. This was a meal I didn't know I needed. One of the starters, Mushroom Bruschetta. A generous serving slathered with Roasted Garlic Ricotta, Asiago shavings and Porcini Mushrooms. This app could rival any meat dish. Another hit. Our server who was on point throughout, easily tempted us with dessert. It was an easy choice. We chose to share the warm chocolate chip cookie. It was buried under a scoop of Caramel Gelato, with all the sundae fixings, topped off with a heaping pile of hearty walnuts. A perfect way to end our meal. All meals we chose during our stay were perfectly prepared and well thought out. A menu complete with something for everyone. read more

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Great Dock dining spot! We pulled up to the marina and were able to get a quick table on a Saturday evening without a reservation. I don't advise not making a reservation but we were able to get in around 5:30pm. Dining on the water around sunset was romantic and really serene. Food was excellent! Oysters super fresh and Lobster rolls were one of the best I have had in CT. Highly advise a stop by especially if you are boating. Hotel looked really nice too ! read more

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The patio is delightful when the heat isn't on full blast. It was a little too hot, but I liked the patio. Service was great. Food came out quick and was wonderful. Everything was perfectly seasoned and the wine list is more than adequate if that's your thing. I would absolutely come back. read more

Fresh Salt - Fresh Salt Cioppino - Seafood Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

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Great bar and delicious food! A wonderful ambience. Love this place. Beautiful deck with an oyster bar by the water. A very neighborhood type of place! highly recommend. read more

Great food, great ambiance and great service! We especially loved our server Jody. Great personality. read more

Fresh Salt - Happy diners and spicy servers - Seafood Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Great seafood on the water. Local young people for servers with great attitudes. My wife and I had lobster rolls for dinner and they were great. On the waterfront and lots of tables. Busy restaurant with the hotel but not hard to get a table. read more

I chose Fresh Salt's Sunday brunch buffet to celebrate my birthday. During the summer months they have a "lobster extravaganza" and we wanted to check it out. At $60 a person, it's a bit pricey since we don't eat enough food to make it "worth it," but it was my birthday and I used a hard-earned OpenTable reward to make the reservation. The weather was amazing and we ate outside. The ambience made us feel like we were on vacation even though we weren't. It was great. The service was lacking. We had to ask repeatedly to have our water refilled. Our server had no idea what beverages, if any, were included in the buffet price. The food was great. The omelet station and pasta station were great made-to-order options. The fruit not quite ripe, and the other options were interested and ranged from delicious to just ok. Overall, it was nice if you don't mind spending a lot to have options. Worst part of the experience was paying. We told our server about our OpenTable reward and she checked with management and we were told they do not honor the reward. Even though it's presented like a credit card. That was surprising and a bit embarrassing. We would not have chosen to brunch here if we knew we could not use our reward. So in the end, we paid a LOT more than expecting and didn't feel like the experience and food was worth it. read more

We just wanted to say thank you to the staff at fresh salt. Especially christine and chris. Thank you for a much better experience. Christine, you are a woman of your word. So glad that we came back.Your service and hospitality, we're excellent. Thank you and God bless. read more

Fresh Salt was the perfect spot for a Friday date night. Our server Jody was fantastic, funny, friendly, and just an absolute joy. She kept us laughing and made sure we had everything we needed. We had a really fun evening and will definitely be back! read more

Fantastic. Great service and food. went with a friend, we both loved it. can't go wrong here. read more

The food was amazing. My cocktail was the best I think I've ever had. The view was tremendous. We had wasabi calamari which was just out of this world good. Very good lobster roll. The kids had chicken tenders and were happy with them. read more

Fresh salt is one of my favorite restaurants. I love the atmosphere whether you're inside with the super friendly bartenders or if you're outside on the water, their food is excellent. I love that. They change their menu seasonally and the staff is great. They really get to know you and they will go above and beyond for you. read more

Food is fabulous, service friendly & efficient-ambiance & location is incredible. Choices on the menu are enticing-every course a treat to the palate & the eye. Warm, inviting atmosphere- always a friendly crowd. read more

Asked for a gluten free bun for my cheeseburger, as I am gluten sensitive, waitress confirmed they could do that. Less than 15 mins leaving the restaurant and my stomach was reacting as it does with gluten. Ambience was nice but will not return to be sick yet again. read more

Love this place! The food is great and so is the service. The restaurant is right on the water/marina so there is a super nice view from most seats in the dining room. read more

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So they do two portion sizes here with most of the food selections. Started with the large portion of the Ceasar salad to split. On the smaller side to split but still enough. Very tasty. For an entree I had the smaller portion of the Fresh Salt Cioppino. This is the second time coming here and having this dish since I loved it so much the first time. Definitely enough food with the salad. The lobster essence sauce is delicious. One critique. I substituted the pasta for the spinach and they buried it underneath the shellfish as if it was the pasta. That was a bit strange. Not a lot of it either. Would be nice if it was on the side. For $4.95 extra, again, would be nice on the side and a bit more of it. Boyfriend got the salmon and said it was very good. Hummus a nice touch. Service was excellent. Ambiance beautiful. On a nice night you can walk around and see the boats. Mini golf too. Outdoor bar has about 6 seats if you come early for a drink. Lovely evening at Fresh Salt. read more

Fresh Salt - Cardamom Spiced North Atlantic Salmon - Seafood Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

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The food was absolutely delicious. The service from David w was phenomenal. This place is honestly worth the money. Very delicious bison burger and prosciutto di Parma wrapped swordfish. Oyster rockafeller is a definitely must try!!! The ambiance was also very nice calm, romantic and beautiful read more

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All about the view! Drinks well made and delicious appetizers. We caught sunset and moonrise on a beautiful summer evening. read more

Fresh Salt - The view! - Seafood Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

I've visited this restaurant twice within the last 3 months. Both experiences were very positive - great cozy ambiance with a nice view of the water, great service (I wish I remembered the name of my waitress who had my table both times) and good food. My first visit, I tried the burger which was very tasty. On the second visit I had the pork chop, which was flavorful and not dry at all. I tasted the ribeye which was also delicious. Both visits were for special occasions and this was definitely a good setting for that. read more

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Fresh Salt has a great location and an even better bar -- the drinks, the view, and the overall vibe at the bar are spot on. It's a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the waterfront atmosphere. The food, however, was just average. Nothing bad, but nothing particularly memorable either. For a place with such a beautiful setting, the kitchen feels like it's playing it safe. Worth a visit for the bar alone, but don't come expecting a standout meal. read more

This restaurant is situated right on the water and sports beautiful views and classically coastal decor. The restaurant is cozy, with a dark wood interior and soft lighting. The service was excellent. They helped accommodate our table choice and quickly delivered the dishes throughout. All the food was delicious. The salmon was cooked perfectly, and the lamb shank stood out. read more

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The place is situated at the point of Old Saybrook so you know the view is magnificent. It was a perfectly sunny day so it was great to sit outdoors. They have lots of outdoor sitting mainly for 2 people. And limited sitting for bigger groups so make reservations. Service was great and always has been. This is my third time here. This time Crystal took care of my sisters and I and did a wonderful job making sure we were hydrated and had everything we needed. I have liked everything I tried here but i always end up getting the tuna tartar triangles. I cannot leave without these. I have also had the avocado toast in the past. This time we had salad; the Fresh Salt Cheeseburger with fabulous sweet potatoes fries; and Calamari. For drinks we had a refreshing moscato, local beer and Blue Chair Oasis read more

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Excellent food, excellent service. Food was delicious! See the pics for all we ate. Everything was very fresh. read more

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My wife and I decided to go to Fresh Salt restaurant for my birthday tonight. We have been there before, but today's experience was beyond a 5. It was much higher than that. The food and service were 11's. read more

Been going there since 1978 when the food was great. Haven't been there since until last year and my latest visit this past Friday. The food was terrible. I'm a chef who worked several prominent catering establishments In CT. My wife and I had the fried seafood platter. The calamari rings were so small they couldn't fit on my wife's pinky. The scallops were the size of a chick pea and I'm pretty sure we're skate fish. The shrimp were about the size of a quarter and taste like nothing. The whole belly clams that usually taste like clams no matter where you get them taste like nothing. Worst of all the breading or fish fry flour/ corn flour was falling off everything $42 read more

Fresh Salt - Been going there since 1978 when the food was great. Haven't been there since until last year and my latest visit this past Friday. The foo - Seafood Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Location is incredible, food is very good, and the staff is welcoming. Drinks were good, had a Manhattan. This is located in a hotel that is very nice. I would go back. read more

Fresh Salt - View is terrific. - Seafood Near Me - Old Saybrook, Connecticut

Food is mediocre Service was good at the bar Ambience is lovely because of the view of marina and ocean No beer on tap read more

We had a nice dinner here recently . The food is just terrific . Everything we ordered was cooked on point and delicious . There were a couple of issues . We requested a nice table ahead of time for our Anniversary . When you walk in straight ahead there is a nice looking romantic sort of restaurant vibe . To the right there is some sort of sun room , lots of windows , very bright , a bit tight and very LOUD. Not the end of the world but would have preferred a more romantic setting . It's also a bit pricey but given the quality of the food it's understandable . The shrimp cocktail was huge , fresh and the cocktail sauce was off the hook . Our server was a nice enough guy , but he seemed a bit harried and it appeared he was taking care of many tables . But he was polite and helpful . It was a good experience , but with a little tweaking could have been great . We'll give it another try . read more

What a pleasant place to grab a meal. You have the option of dining inside, at the bar or outside. We dined inside and enjoyed a great meal. We started with The calamari which was excellent. A bit on the spicy side but not too spicy. For our entrees I had the NY strip steak served over asparagus. My girlfriend had the salmon. Both of our meals were excellent. The service was very good. The next time I will definitely get reservations to dine outside, the view were spectacular. read more

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