Muna truly made my dining experience here amazing! You can always feel someone's pureness from the energy they share! Muna you have a heart of gold I thank you for making my family and I feel warm and welcomed. You really deserve the best in life! Muna's professionalism, kindness, and warmth truly changed my experience. Maurice was also very welcoming and kind. He greeted us with a big smile and made sure we felt comfortable and attended to. Before going in, I opened the restaurant door where a group of ladies and one male yelled with a very rude tone "we're closed." After their rude comment, the female employee with the copsticks in her hair (who ended up working at the bar today) turned to her friends and laughed with them. It is very rude and unprofessional to greet a customer that way. It is purely childish. This was 4 minutes before opening. Before I even stepped inside to ask a simple question to see if we need reservations, I was disrespected and felt so disappointed I walked away. I wanted to say something to management and never dine here again but Muna changed my experience. Thank you Muna for making such a positive and strong impact for salt & fin. If it wasn't for you, I would not have come here again. read more

The best part of this place is the oysters!! So fresh and insanely delicious. The rest of everything else was subpar. I came here for my birthday dinner and was a disappointed. No complaints to our server but probably to management, but they seemed understaffed for a Saturday night. We got neglected a lot and observed the other tables complaining. $80 for a mid steak is crazy. But shame on me for craving a steak in this casino i guess. Meat was tender but you could taste that it was probably thawing in the fridge for a couple of days. Also disappointed in the lobster roll. Lobster itself was cold which over time made the bread itself cold. Ended up just taking out the sad lobster and eating the roll itself because it was buttered up and fried goood... just cold. Wouldn't really recommend those two dishes. Ambiance was nice and cozy and they had those fake candles. I'm not sure I came on a bad night but I came out disappointed. Wouldn't recommend for a birthday dinner. read more

Salt & Fin - Steak and lobster roll - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

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This place is definitely a more pricy restaurant than usual. Ordered a dozen oysters, seafood salad, scallop, and mushrooms and turned out to be $120! A dozen oysters are $44, they give you 6 big and 6 small. Raw oysters were the best part ask for Tabasco. The seafood salad was around $35, shrimp was good, however lettuce seemed like the basic kind, not $35 worth. I recommend the pan seared scallop it has a nice buttery taste with some fried arugula. Mushrooms was plain it was a a big bowl of just mushrooms. Sat at the bar so smelled smoke from the casino. read more

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I'll start with our Amazing service from Jennifer. She was so nice, gave Great recommendations and made sure we were well taken care of. For our appetizer, we had the yummy clam chowder and basket of fresh breads. I had the halibut over a bed of spinach and creamy mashed potatoes. The halibut was a good size of fish cooked perfectly. My husband had the salmon and said it was really good. Was not good on his stomach the whole rest of the night though, unfortunately. Finished with the yummy banana crème brûlée for dessert. Oh so Good! Would like to come back some time for lunch and get their fish and chips. read more

Salt & Fin - Halibut - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

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Sea food bar was yummy . Great customer service. Place was inviting. Overall our experience was excellent. read more

Salt & Fin - Baked Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

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My boyfriend and I really like this place. The oysters rockefeller were delicious. They have yummy wine! I just liked the overall vibe here. We love seafood and will be back! read more

Celebrating birthday dinner. Food was great. Jane's service was exemplary. We had a wonderful time. Thank you read more

Salt & Fin - Celebrating mom's 80th birthday.... Cheers! - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

This restaurant is inside Harrah's casino. Like most fish restaurants, it is very noisy. It has a stronger than most fish places fishy smell. The service is friendly, but we must have gone at a busy time as it took a little while for our drinks and food. The seafood and chips dish was good, but not worth the cost. Same for the chicken pasta. I was still hungry. Dishes run $32-$60+. read more

Salt & Fin - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

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Four stars for the food Three stars for the service I've been here on two separate occasions and each time the service was just okay. It could been better; this restaurant has potential. It's more so of the waiters/waitresses. The chef and his crew are awesome; they cook delicious meals. The waiters vibes are just off; I felt rushed every time I visited and have to get their attention for stuff. The first visit, it was not busy and the second time we went had a bigger crew with a few customers dining around us. My daughter really love their scallops and Rincon reservation road brewery fish and chips. Grilled scallops had ginger & nori dusted on them with lime aioli, scallions and Aleppo peppers. The Rincon reservation road brewery fish & shrimp were battered; came with hand cut fries and tartar sauce. The battered fish are HUGE!!! it's bigger than our hands, they are so good and crispy, cooked to perfection. Our whole family and friends love the Chef Selection artisan bread with whipped butter. My mother and I really like their homemade bread (it has walnuts in it); limited amounts they make in a day. Booo hooo. We love it that much! We asked for more but they ran out. So far I've had tried their New England clam chowder: it had diced clams, chopped potatoes with fresh herbs. It was good and hearty, great portion. Truffle Mac and cheese was made with house cheese blend, cavatappi pasta and truffle butter. Rated 8 out of 10; it was good. Baby bok choy was covered in mushroom soy butter and red chili flakes: rated 6 out of 10. It was decent. Shrimp fettuccine made with creamy Alfredo sauce and topped with garlic shrimp; it was good but not as good as The Cafe shrimp Alfredo fettuccine. I would rate it 7 out of 10. I also had the surf and turf. I was disappointed with the Angus New York steak (charbroiled 10oz steak with steak butter, smoked bacon Brussels sprouts, cowboy onions and red wine reduction) but the lemon butter lobster tail was delicious. Rated 7 out of 10; beautiful presentation of the surf & turf. The drinks on the first visit were strong, flavorful and good! Second visit: drinks tasted watered down and not so great. Location is great, it's in between the KJ Chinese restaurant and Hell's Kitchen. No bathroom inside the restaurant, you'll have to exit and go to the nearest restroom. The nearest restroom is near the TopGolf bar; to the left when you exit Salt & Fin. Overall hefty price for the service but food is worth it. Don't forget to get points but providing your Caesar's reward card along with ID. They also can use your points toward purchase. read more

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It was our first time visiting Salt & Fin. The food and drinks were delicious. Our server, Jane, was very sweet and checked on us throughout the night to make sure everything was good. Definitely recommend trying their cocktails and the Grilled Salmon! read more

Salt & Fin - Grilled Salmon & Halibut - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

Celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary weekend and enjoyed ourselves with some good seafood. The staff unfortunately never congratulated us, but nevertheless, we had a good experience. Nice quiet table and the decor was really cool ocean themed. Will be returning o try more on the menu read more

Salt & Fin - Fish and chips w/ shrimp - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

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This was my first time dining at Salt & Fin, which is inside of Harrah's Resort SoCal. I like the decor throughout the restaurant. Sandi and Bjonnie had wonderful customer service!! Very attentive. Very friendly. What we ordered: Fried Calamari Cherry Peppers, Lemon, Pickled Cucumber Ranch $17 Very crispy. Loved that it also had the tentacles. That Ranch sauce was so good!! We asked for more. Lemon flavor throughout. Pan-Seared Halibut Alaskan Halibut, Jasmine Rice, Baby Bok Choy, Thai Basil & Mango Salsa. $42 Halibut was cooked perfectly. Firm but flaky texture. The salsa is fantastic! The Baby Bok Choy had a bitter taste, so my friend couldn't eat it. Wonderful presentation! Grilled Spanish Octopus Japanese Chimichurri, Roasted Fingerling potatoes, grilled lemon $30 I was expecting more of a tender-yet-chewy texture but it was a little more tender than I would have liked. I love octopus and I like it to be a little firm. The Spanish Octopus is fattier and sweeter so I would have liked to taste a little more sweetness. It seemed like there was a little too much of a vinegar taste. I also would have liked a little spice. The Fingerling potatoes could have used a tad more salt. Wonderful presentation though. Banana Crème Brûlée Banana Custard, Caramelized sugar and fresh Berries $11 The Banana Custard was very creamy. The crunchy top could have been crunchier. It would have been an even better presentation if they blowtorched it at the table. But, I like that kind of thing lol My friend would have liked a regular custard instead of Banana custard. They have no restrooms in the restaurant so you'll have to find one in Harrah's. read more

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Great food and quality service. I will be back again. The sashimi tray was very fresh. The food we received was served timely. The waiter was very respectful and attentive. read more

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Harrah's is my home casino so I've dined everywhere but this was my first time dining at Salt & Fin. Our server Jane was warm, welcoming and bubbly. She was personable and very attentive. The food was delicious and fresh. My wife who isn't big on seafood loved it too! read more

Salt & Fin - Specialty Shellfish Pan Roast - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

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Jane was the best! We had the lobster bisque, scallops, bread basket, and chocolate ganache torte. The food was delicious and the service EXCELLENT! read more

Salt & Fin - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

Good dinner good service. Jane was our waiter and was very accommodating. I had the Malbec and the bread bowl. Food came in reasonable time and we left with full bellies. read more

Salt & Fin - Carbonara - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

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Food was amazing & the service was great!!! Jane is the best server!!!! Lovely ambience! read more

Salt & Fin - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

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Went to Harrah's SoCal for my birthday, but unfortunately Hell's Kitchen is closed on Mondays and Tuesday. We thought we were settling with Salt&Fin but was gently impressed with food and especially the service. The Sashimi Starter was incredibly fresh and the dry ice made me wonder why sushi places don't do this! My boys split the dry age ribeye and the piece I stole from them was outstanding. read more

I've been coming to Salt & Fin hundreds of times, and every single visit, Javier goes above and beyond. He's incredibly attentive, remembers the smallest details, and never misses a beat. It's rare to find someone so consistent and genuinely dedicated to providing top-notch service. Javier is a huge part of why I keep coming back--he truly elevates the entire dining experi read more

Salt & Fin - Lobster bisque and raspberry drop - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

Came here for an anniversary dinner. It's definitely a bit of a splurge, but well worth it! The food was delicious and the ambiance was perfect for a date night. Definitely recommend! read more

First time here this evening and service was great! Our server was Jane, she was awesome and sweet! The food was good. My favorite was the shrimp Alfredo pasta. The lobster roll was cold not the warm type, it was ok. The creme brulee was good too! The ambiance was romantic due to dim lighting. We didn't make any reservations, we just walked in but depends on the time and day you come I guess. read more

Salt & Fin - Shrimp Alfredo - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

Had an early dinner here today. Salt & Fin is Harrahs "high end" seafood restaurant with nautical themed decor that took the place of their steakhouse. Booth, table and sushi bar seating was available, and the restaurant was empty. When the server asked if my husband he liked cornbread, he said yes thinking it was complimentary (it ended up being 4 pieces of corn shaped corn bread that was $10). My husband ordered the lobster roll, which came with fries but was able to substitute with a Caesar salad. He was very disappointed, saying it had very little lobster meat and tasted mostly of celery. I opted for the pan seared halibut, which was cooked and seasoned well. Pricing is very expensive, but a plus is that you can use your comp points. read more

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Friday night, great service, not busy, dim lighting, & food was 10/10!! Plates were big, enough to share between 2. Would love to come back! the shrimp fettuccine Alfredo, calamari, rainbow roll , rasberry drop 10/10 , did not disappoint! read more

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I had an excellent time at Salt and Fin. The food was yummy and brought out in a timely manner. Our server, Muna was very nice. There was another employee that came to our table to check on us, I believe her name was Rebecca, she was very pleasant as well. The entire experience was pleasant read more

The hubby and I came in for dinner last Friday night (5/10/24) before going to a show at Harrah's. We were greeted and seated promptly by a very friendly hostess. Our server was over super fast to take our cocktail orders, and tell us the specials for the day. We looked over the menu and they have a nice wide selection of seafood and a few steaks for the "land lovers". I ordered a half dozen oysters on the half shell and the miso cod. The hubby ordered the clam appetizer and the mahi-mahi special. Our apps were out super fast, and they were delicious! I love oysters, and these were fresh and sweet and just perfect. When our mains arrived the hubby's mahi looked amazing... Mine on the other hand was a bit odd. As I said above I ordered the miso grilled cod. There was no actual miso on the cod (miso is a very thick paste with the consistency of peanut butter so it's hard to miss). It was delicious, so I didn't send it back, but I definitely missed the miso. As well the plate presentation was like some nouvelle cuisine nightmare from 1988. The cod and sides of spinach and diced mushroom pieces were stacked all the way on the left side of an enormous plate (and the portion was a bit small), the 5 TINY TINY yuzu aioli dots were arranged all the way on the right side of the plate, and there was this giant chasm of white between the two. Seriously, you could have practically driven an 18 wheeler down the middle of this big plate! It leaves the diner with the impression of there being very little actual food on their plate. The hubby's mahi however was perfect. A nice big piece of fish on a regular sized plate. So I think maybe my cod dish was a fluke, but I'd also never again order it, or recommend it to anyone who eats there. So in a nutshell: great service, great drinks, good food-just don't order the cod. read more

Jane was amazing, attentive, made a great conversation was a pleasure meeting her. Food was great and will be coming back read more

Salt & Fin - Crab legs and sushi - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

I was excited to get out and enjoy an evening at salt & fin. The pictures online had sold me. When I arrived there was nobody at the bar so I proceeded to seat myself. I was promptly approached and asked if I had checked in at the front desk. I said no sorry I was not aware we needed to check in. I went to the desk and was told there was a wait list and they had no idea when we could be seated. Remember there is nobody sitting at the bar currently. I proceed to walk around the casino and return and still the bar is not occupied so we waited. They seated us about 5 min later. We then sat there and the cooks behind the bar were less than friendly and when asked a question they made you feel like you were bothering them. The fish was overpriced and mediocre. Save yourself and head straight to the hot chicken spot as I had better service and food there after salt & fin. read more

Salt & Fin is a new restaurant located where Fiore once stood. And although the Yelp ratings are low, I wanted to try it out for myself and come to my own conclusion. THE FOODS | Mostly seafood, but there are other dishes as well such as steak and chicken. We went with a bunch of different things... - Southern Fried Calamari | The calamari, although beautifully lightly battered, is also a little more chewier than I expected. The aïoli sauce has a spicy kick and I'm here for it. - Red Snapper Roll | The shiso leaves are minty and overpowers the roll so much that it's difficult to taste the red snapper. If I were to order this again, I'd request to leave out the shiso leaves. - Salt & Fin Shrimp & Grits | Shrimp is mildly salty and buttery with a firm texture. Corn grits are buttery with a dense gritty texture. Slices of cooked salami add to the overall presentation of this delicious dish. I recommend trying it out. - Truffle Mac & Cheese | Cheesy with outstanding truffle flavors in a sea of cavatappi pasta. If you love cheese and truffle, this is a must try. - Prime 10oz Cape Grim Pasture Raised Flat Iron | Absolutely amazing dish with baby potatoes & carrots, a creamy piquillo pepper purée, and medium rare steak cooked perfectly. The piquillo pepper purée will have you begging for more. THE DRINKS | Specialty cocktails and other typical beverages. We stuck with the alcohol and ordered... - Stone IPA | Strong and hoppy with citrus notes. - Oaxaca Old Fashioned | Mexican take on an old fashioned, complete with a salted rim. Not a huge fan of this because the taste had medical grade band-aid written all over it. - Coconut Cooler | It's crack pie from Milk meets Captain Crunch cereal with berries. Subtly fruity and the best drink of the night! THE SALT & FIN FEELS | Modern vibes in a cozy setting with plenty of booth seating and a full bar. Neutral tones and deep browns are dominant colors used throughout the restaurant. THE PARKING SITUATION | Park in the parking structure and go down set of elevators. When you reach the first floor, head into the casino and make a left. Parking is free. THE RESERVATIONS | Reservations are not available. Walk in, put your name down on the waitlist and go gamble while waiting for a call from the restaurant letting you know your table is ready. WOULD I COME BACK? | Yes! Their main entrees are exceptional and the truffle mac & cheese is worth the drive. read more

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We usually like to eat at Hells Kitchen but since they were closed we decided to try Salt and Fin. The food was good but honestly our experience was amazing because of the staff here. Everyone from the hostess to the servers to the manager(?) walking around and checking on us were top notch and made us feel like VIPS. A SPECIAL special shoutout to our server, Jane. By the end of the night she felt like family. If you go here, request her. You won't be disappointed! We will definitely be back!! read more

Jennifer was our server and she was absolutely amazing, super attentive, really personable and just so friendly, I just wish the food was better. Our group was celebrating the engagement of our friends and so we had a table of 8 people, before our whole group arrived, we sat at the bar and ordered drinks. I ordered a mezcal mule, it was so good refreshing and strong. The bartender was really friendly too. Once our group was complete, we were sat, we're a bunch of food lovers so we ordered half a dozen oysters, crab stuffed hush puppies, calamari, corn bread, steak tartare and roasted potatoes to start. For mains, I ordered the Salt & Fin Shrimp and Grits and my husband ordered the Flat Iron, he's not a seafood guy. Our food came out in fast pace, the starters were okay. The corn bread was cooked in corn shaped pan so it made it fun, basic flavor on it's own but paired with the chilli butter it was a lot better. The hush puppies had good flavors and bits of crab. The oysters were perfectly cold and tasted good with the fresh horseradish, tasted fresh. Now the rest of our starters were okay, I was so excited for steak tartare but it was so bland. The calamari needed a good sprinkling of salt and the potatoes were pretty regular, nothing outstanding. As for our actual mains, I was so disappointed, the chorizo is actually slices and would have been better served in the grits instead of fried like a chip. Also, the grits needed salt and I can say the same with the shrimp. *I did have this for lunch the next day and mixed in fresh grated parm, salt and pepper and it was a lot better. Bryan's steak was a thick and cooked well but again it needed salt and pepper, the puree it came with made dish a whole lot sweeter. I'm not sure if I would come back, the food is just lacking. *Edited, I was just looking at my photos and forgot that we ordered crab cakes too, but it was so ordinary that I forgot. read more

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The service was top notch - very attentive, efficient, and friendly. The food was so tasty, especially the Marsala chicken and freshly baked bread. The one disappointment was my husband's lobster tail that accompanied his perfectly cooked filet mignon. The lobster tail was not a real lobster tail, which was how it was written in the menu. We would have been happy to pay the market rate for a real lobster tail. My husband described the so-called lobster tail as being the size of a medium-sized shrimp. And he said he was being generous with his description. Other than that one disappointment, everything else was wonderful. The freshly baked bread was a standout. I think it was the best bread I've ever eaten. The bread basket is not complimentary, but it's worth it to pay for it. There was sourdough bread , cranberry walnut bread, and a flatbread with everything bagel seasoning. The Marsala chicken had a delicious rich gravy full of mushrooms and the serving was enough for two people. read more

We came in at 9 pm for dinner and unfortunately the service was very slow. 20 minutes for a cocktail was disappointing. The sushi chef was backed up and they said it would take over 35 minutes for a sushi roll so I decided to order something else. Ceasar salad was pretty good but a bit salty. Chicken Maderia was also good but salty. My husband and daughter sent back their lobster rolls due to the overwhelming amount of dill and chewy lobster meat. Finally, we ordered gelato and it was soooooo salty! The pistachio gelato and salted caramel gelato was not edible..... like spit it out not edible. I left thinking are they known for salty dishes and hence their name? I won't be back anytime soon. One thing to note is that our waitress was very nice and apologetic. read more

Jane Wang is the best waitress. She recommended best dishes for my birthday. This restaurant has the Ube cheese cake that is really tasty. We will definitely comeback again. read more

Salt & Fin - Pan Roast with shrimp, lobster, scallops and fish. - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

Great food great service. Jane is amazing! Goethe pan roast is my favorite dish along with the lobster bisque.

I don't recommend this restaurant. The cooks don't prepare food according to menu. My second time there & it was definitely worth recommending. Service mediocre. Nothing read more

The food was excellent, the portions were appropriate. The service was way and above normal. Douglas, our server was attentive and informative. He made our experience a delight. The restaurant is well designed, clean and elegant. Highly recommended! read more

Jane is the absolute BEST! She was so thoughtful and conscientious, always willing to help and so friendly! We will come back to see her anytime!! read more

Jane was an exceptional server with great knowledge of the menu and a fabulous smile. The food was excellent, with pleasing presentation. The staff attentive and accommodating. We love visiting Salt & Fin and look forward to the fantastic seafoods each time. read more

Salt & Fin - Seafood Combo Louis - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California

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I was pretty excited to give this restaurant a shot, since it was "inspired by Water Grill", which I love. It's in the spot where Fioré steakhouse used to be. The oyster bar is still there, but they no longer have menu items like the pan roast or gumbo. It's strictly a raw bar. We ordered calamari and oysters to start. The menu states that they have both East and West coast oysters. I asked which oysters they had, so I could make the decision on which to order, and our server told us they have "East and West coast. The west is more like a starter, and the East is like a more advanced type." ...um, what? What does that even mean? I sat there in awe for a minute and told her we'll just take 6 of each. The calamari arrived without a lemon, which I thought was weird, but after taking my first bite, I was pleasantly surprised with the flavor. There's definitely lemon in the calamari seasoning, so adding extra may have been a bit overkill. I don't know. Onto the oysters. Per usual, the East were bigger than the west. I still have no idea which they were, but they were good, and it was served with the traditional extras/toppers. We decided just to order the seafood tower to share. While we were waiting for our food to come out, I overheard the table next to us, asking our server what cut a flat iron steak was (spoiler: it's a flat iron!), and the server had no idea how to answer. Our seafood tower was pretty good for what it was. Nothing super memorable, but I have no real complaints! Since this spot is so new (and really close to where I live), I'm going to give it another shot in a couple of months, and I'll update my review with the one that I'll set in stone. read more

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Great spot. No pressure. Lots of options. Two menus to choose from. The server was helpful when we had questions. read more

Salt & Fin - Sushi - Seafood Near Me - Valley Center, California