O . M. G. I'm soooo happy with my first visit to Salt & Ash. New restaurant in Duck Key. Each dish was incredible! My friends even went back the next day for a second round!! Here's the highlights: - brioche bread , best bread & homemade butter in my entire life. The whole table was obsessed with this bread! Order it!! - jerk carrots , AMAZING! The yogurt dill sauce was the perfect compliment to offset the slightly spicy jerk seasoning. This was my favorite side dish. - full roasted cauliflower - so unique! Also delicious - Cacio e Pepe pasta - homemade noodles, packed with pepper flavor. Delicious. The red pepper was a little too much for me , but the black pepper was perfect. - smash burger - my husband says it's the best burger he's ever eaten. The cocktails were also amazing. The Kill Dill was the tables favorite. The brownie dessert was our least favorite, but who cares when everything else blew us away. The atmosphere and service is also 5 stars. Make a reservation online! They book up days in advance. I'll be back! So impressed by the food here! read more

Salt + Ash - Full roasted cauliflower & jerk charred carrots - DELICIOUS - New American Near Me - Duck Key, Florida

We ended up coming here for our anniversary dinner as we got married at Hawks Cay. I was told they're going up for a Michelin star soon. The interior is very nicely done with a good atmosphere. Not many people at all even though I was told it was booked out. More than 80% of the restaurant was empty. To start we got the Brioche rolls and the truffle potatoes. The rolls were very good with the honey butter definitely recommend. The potatoes are a bit hit or miss as it's not coated well so you'll get some pieces that taste great and some that are just plain potato. Definitely think they should toss these a bit better or add more sauce as they become quite dry. The pieces that are coated do have a good flavor. Before our appetizers we also got a "Margarita" pizza. I say "Margarita" because I would equate this more to just a cheese pizza. It's quite greasy and has some flop to it. It definitely was a decent pizza just think they need to lighten up on the cheese, add a bit more basil, and add some tomato. For our meals my wife got the Cacio E Pepe and I got the 72 hour beef burger with egg and truffle. She said the pasta was okay but nothing special the actual pasta was not typical Cacio e Pepe. She wouldn't recommend it. The burger for me was the breaking point. I actually had really high hopes for this as it seemed like a highlight of their menu. I added the black truffle and egg which was a $18 up charge as well. Upon getting the burger it actually looked pretty good. The fries were a bit cold but wasn't a big deal as we already had a ton of carbs. I cut the burger in half to check the cross section and upon doing so it immediately started falling apart. I noticed it had some stringy beef almost like braised beef on it. Apparently it was "beef bacon" but to us it looked like braised beef. Nevertheless even though I'm not a fan of braised beef I tried to give the burger a chance but it really wasn't good. The bun I assume was a potato roll and because of all the toppings the bottom was essentially disintegrated and falling apart since it was soaked. Being called a beef bacon smash burger I expected 1-2 patties and some crispy bacon definitely not what I received. I also expected with paying extra to atleast have a couple truffle shavings on it. The taste of truffle was so light I'd say it was barely even there. Service wise it was not the worst nor the best. Usually when we go to higher end places or places aiming for a star we'd expect perfect service. We had to ask for refills on multiple occasions, we don't drink alcohol so we just needed a refill of their soda from the fountain which isn't that hard. So definitely not as on point as it could be. All in all I think for being in the keys this is a good place that has some improvements to make. I don't think they're Michelin star ready as of yet but with some adjustments I definitely think they could be on their way. read more

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Came here again with my bf for a nice night out and it was disappointing this time around. Our server wasn't great and seemed flustered. To eat we ordered the jerk charred carrots (again), and then we tried new items this time, the Szechuan cured wahoo crudo, the charred maitake pizza and charred gratitude garden mushrooms (side). The carrots were great, just as I had remembered. The tomatoes it comes with are just fantastic I wish I could have those at home. They're bursting with juice I really enjoyed this the most. Everything else was not great. The crudo was insanely salty. I get that it is cured but that was all that we tasted -- salt. The charred gratitude garden mushrooms side we ordered came out cold and to me personally there's nothing more off-putting than cold mushrooms. I have been wanting to try the charred maitake pizza for a while and when I had it, it was underwhelming. It just tastes like mushrooms really, there's no other flavors we picked up. The crust was good like the pizza dough was thin and crispy but yeah, this was a disappointing visit. read more

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The Service was perfect. The restaurant is gorgeous. It is on property with Hawks cay resort which was great because we were staying there so we didn't have to go anywhere. Definitely do not skip dessert because that Keylime tart with a mango chutney was perfection. We had the porterhouse which was a perfect size for two adults and two kids and the mashed potatoes was super creamy. The Caesar salad was unlike anything I had ever had before It is very fresh and a little citrusy. Also, the grilled oysters were amazing definitely different and a must try if you like oysters. read more

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This place aesthetically is beautiful! The service here was really good our server was great. Unfortunately the food was ok at best. I've been to their sister restaurant Butchers Club and is by far way better than this place. I'd dare say that But hers Club is top 3 best meals of my life so to come here and not have the same experience I had there was very disappointing. If you're staying at the resort skip it and try somewhere else. read more

Salt + Ash - Bone in strip steak - New American Near Me - Duck Key, Florida

Came here for the last night of my friend's bachelorette trip and this was our favorite restaurant on the trip!! The restaurant is moody, trendy, and modern. I ordered the triple tail fish, which was delicious. Our waitress, Rebecca was super knowledgeable of the history of the restaurant, celebrity chef - Jeremy ford, nice and, personable. One thing is we ordered wine and it may have been some miscommunication but we ordered the cheapest one which was $40 to split but then when I looked at the receipt once I got home it was $70. It was our mistake for not catching that while there, and we called and talked with her and the manager and it sounded like miscommunication, which was unfortunate because I was sure I ordered the $40 one. Overall, had a great experience and the food is amazing!! read more

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We booked this for my spouse's birthday during our stay at Hawk's Cay and we were not disappointed! The menu was limited but DELICIOUS! Our waitress Faith was fantastic! She was very well versed and navigated our food allergy like a champ. We will definitely be returning to Hawk's Cay and to Salt and Ash. We were impressed with Chef Jeremy Ford's menu. Thank you! read more

I want to take a moment and sing the praises of this amazing restaurant. The food is wonderful, the service was great and all around we simply loved eating there - have been back 4x. Our server Rylee was incredibly kind, helpful, knowledgeable and made up for all the rude service we had had in Hawks Cay Resort. Her manager Andres was wonderful and professional as well. We strongly recommend the Key Lime pie as it was the best we've ever had. The Resort should have Andres train the rest of the resort on how customer service and how to treat a guest - they could all learn something from him and his staff. read more

100000000x yes!! This was the best food I have had in awhile. This will NOT disappoint at all. I will definitely come back down here just for this restaurant. read more

Best meal I've ever had in the Keys. My husband and I travel all over the world and frequent Michelin starred restaurants. We were unsure how this meal would go based on reviews we came across. I'm not sure if the restaurant just had a few kinks to work out after they opened, but we had a 10/10 experience. The highlights for us were the Kill Dill cocktail, the grilled oysters, the tomato salad, and the key lime tart. We will be back! read more

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The space and the food was delicious. Where they fell short was in timing the courses. Mains came out before salads and appetizers, side dish came out after all that and we ordered a dessert for a birthday but it didn't come out. We had to see the server after the check was paid. If it weren't for these mishaps, the food would be a 5. Mushroom side dish and olive oil cake with berries were both winners. read more

Great food and even better service. Pabo at the front desk was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. She made our day. Thanks Pabo.

Absolutely excellent! We've been for brunch and dinner and everything was truly amazing. We eat out a lot and reviews are reserved for folks like these that truly put heart & soul into their dishes. Their farm fresh ingredients coupled with perfect execution, impeccable service and an inviting ambiance sets the tone for the perfect meal. Bravo to Hawks Cay for bringing this gem to the resort! read more

Subpar service. Subpar food. Don't let the atmosphere fool you, this is low level resort food dressed up to look pretty.

I would give it five stars, but I'll explain why I did it later. I'll start off by saying that the place is beautiful. It's very warm and inviting a nice for a date or a large group. The food was absolutely delicious. I was very worried with all the reviews that I was reading, but I'm very glad I ended up going. The staff was very attentive and our way to Cassandra was on point. We started off with oysters. When I first ordered, I was skeptical because they're from Florida and well they don't have the best reputation but these Florida honey oysters were absolutely delicious. The minouette used Was spectacular! We then had the Caesar salad, which was one of the tasty Caesar salads I've had. Speaking of tasty. I don't know what they do to their old-fashioned but my God it was delicious. For entrées, we had the beef cheek pasta, which was so flavorful and comforting. I then went with the snapper, which was a very healthy portion And delicious as well. Overall, we had a wonderful experience. The reason I'm only giving it four stars is because my husband's entrée arrived before mine and it did not seem odd to the waiter that delivered it. That was a little bit disappointing but overall, it was a great experience. Glad I went and I would definitely go again to try the steak. Their pizzas also look amazing Considering they have this humongous wood-burning oven. Definitely worth a visit! read more

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Incredible! This newly renovated space is well done with ambiance and style. The food was insanely delicious and full of fresh herbaceous flavors. I started with the ford's farm organic tomatoes and wow. Perfect mix of dill, mint, stracciatella, pear and tomato. The tomatoes were perfectly ripe with full flavor of a garden tomato. Next was the hamachi crudo. Another favorite, with perfect saltiness, insane herbs complimenting the cucumbers and green beans. I did all but lick the plate on this one. Finished up with a sautéed tilefish with bok choy, cauliflower and lemongrass coconut curry. The portion was GENEROUS! There was a crisp on top which I love in a fish dish to balance out the softness of a white fish. I am not ashamed to say I sopped up the curry with every last ounce of food. It was perfectly done. All paired nicely with a glass of Pinot noir. The best part. $99 bill. The servers were friendly and professional. Highly recommended. I will be back! read more

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Was very excited to find out this new restaurant had opened at Hawks Cay resort! We came here one of our nights for dinner and found it to be so pretty! The high ceiling and light made the place very beautiful. We made reservations and our table was changed from a high top to a regular table to help better fit our children (needed a high chair). Our waiter was extremely helpful and explained every dish to the tee. Our drinks were delicious! We really liked how the mixture that topped the drink was slightly warm. Our appetizers and meal for our toddler came first like requested. We loved the potatoes and crudo was great but a little on the salty side. I loved my entree, the agnolotti was delicious. My husband enjoyed his fish as well but absolutely loved the puree (my son devoured it). The cauliflower was great too but also on the salty side. Overall, great meal, maybe just cut back on the salt for those two dishes. read more

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After hearing about the rebranding at Hawk's Cay, I decided to check it out. Walking into the entrance it was bright, open and lively. Very inviting. Our booth seats very comfortable with a view of the dining room, bar and pizza station. Rebecca was our server and was amazingly sharp and on point! Need more like her in the Keys. She explained everything and suggested the perfect drinks. The appetizers came timely. We had the crispy truffle potatoes that were phenomenal! That was followed by the seafood tower with Keys Pinks, oysters, marinated clams, tuna ceviche that came with little tiny bottles of habanero citrus sauce that you only needed a couple drops for a flavor boost. Even tho I didn't see superstar chef Jeremy Ford, the presentation on the beef short rib was a showstopper!!!! Incredibly moist and tender with precision cut crepes and spinach to accompany. Excellent dining experience!!! read more

I have been following this restaurant opening and was VERY excited to travel from Texas for the experience. Our server, Rebecca, was attentive and apologetic about our experience. Everything was far out of her control and we loved dining with her. The food was all over. The wahoo crudo 10/10, Swordish 9/10, snapper 5/10 (it was over cooked), cauliflower 8/10, pizza 10/10, steak frites 10/10 (my kids devoured it and would have loved another order) The poor experience was due to the fact that we ordered everything together and was told they'd course it out. For Jeremy ford and the price - this is a no brainer!! But the pizza, apps, kids mac n cheese came out moments after our cocktails. Then over an hour and half later the 3 entrees came. Now we are wildly patient but the issue I had was that Rebecca was the only one to apologize and try to make things right. Never, not during or after, did one manager come over to say anything to us. We took 3 kids to a 7:45pm reservation and didn't walk out until 10:15pm because of the time it took for those 3 entrees. Rebecca did comp cocktails and discount our food because of the insane wait. Apparently they had a bunch of walkins, but I booked that reservation the day I could. Overall, disappointed because of the management. I would go back without children and just for a drink and apps. Don't waste the money if you have other places to go. read more

Amazing amazing fresh food and ambiance. Service was great. Very cool drinks. Everything is from a local farm so it's fern to table. 10/10 reccomend! read more

Salt + Ash - Baby Gem Ceasar Salad, Truffle Potatoes, Cacio E Pepe Cheese Balls - New American Near Me - Duck Key, Florida

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We had an incredible meal and experience at Salt & Ash. The food and the service were phenomenal. We started with the Spitfire Cocktail which was artfully curated with Ford Farm'a hibiscus paired with Bulleit Bouron. I ordered it first and it was so good that my sister had order envy and decided she needed one as well. Three of us shared the Coconut Tuna ceviche and raw oysters. Our server informed us that the tuna was speared the day prior by their in house spearfisherman. Can't get any fresher than that! The oysters were cold water PEI Oysters. They were so delectable, we ordered a dozen more. We also had the Cacione Pepe Cheese Puffs which were soft and full of flavor. For entrees we ordered the Butternut Squash Agnollotti with a brown butter crispy Sage. They were pillowy, smooth and outrageously delicious. We also ordered the 14 oz. 35 Day aged Bone in Strip Steak. It was cooked to perfection. It was so perfectly aged and prepared that it was able to be cut with a butter knife and needed no sauces. We ordered the Charred Mushrooms with a Kung Pao glaze. The umami flavor was tangy amd the mushroom variety paired perfectly with the steak. The Crispy Polenta Bites with Sour Cherry Miso sauce was a non-negotiable. They were crispy on the outside and soft/creamy on the inside. The cherry miso sauce was sweet, tart and just the right amount of sweet to match the savory of the bites. Finally, we ordered the chocolate lava cake. Laava cakes often come out cooler than I'd like but this was a mini dutch oven filled with hot, chocolatey, gooey goodness. Our server Rebecca was phenomenal. She was attentive, fun, and was super knowledgeable about not only the menu but the resturant's beginnings and Michelin Star Chef Jeremy Ford's impressive resume. It was evident that Rebecca was passionate about her work and helping guests have the best experience. The ambiance was perfect for a evening of good food and drink. Salt & Ash is a MUST try if you are in the Florida Keys. You will have a divine experience. read more

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Venue is very nice. Attached to a resort and near to pool and water. Food was excellent although portions were surprisingly small, we had the steak, burger and the pompano. The steak and the pompano both looked like appetizer portions. They were however very tasty. Service was dreadful. Our waiter took our orders and then disappeared. Some one else brought the food and he only returned at the end to collect his $30 tip... I was annoyed as wanted a drink and also surprised at a nice restaurant not to be asked if everything was good with the food. It's a great place and worth a visit, but I suspect that they are doing well and have forgotten to focus on some of the basic essentials that maintain a good reputation. read more

Let me start off with the positives the resort and the restaurant are absolutely visually stunning. My issues were with some of the food items we ordered. For example :the butternut squash pasta, the carrot dish, cheese, puffs, and potatoes side dishes and other items we tried , had the same heavy hot spice profile, So everything morphed into one note and not described as such on the menu. The steak and chicken entrée were good. However everything else was very disappointing. But I have to give a shout out to the Keylime dessert it was delightful. So if you're looking to have an enchanting evening for the views and the salt air, just be careful ordering from a menu that doesn't match the description accurately. Not worth the price the overall food experience. read more

Amazing food! Everything we had was delicious. Cacio e Pepe puffs, truffle jalepeno balls, key west pink shrimp - and delicious drinks! Usually resort hotels don't have the best restaurants so I wasn't expecting much, but would come back to this restaurant even if I wasn't staying here. Truly delicious. And the service was great, our waitress was so sweet. read more

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Food was good, pretty pricey for the servings and quality. Not worth a repeat visit at the price point

Probably one of the worst restaurant experiences I've ever had. Being advertised as a new and fancy restaurant, I expected more from the quality of food, service, and attention. The service was absolutely horrendous, and the food was poor quality for the price. While the restaurant looked cool and cute, I will never go back or recommend this to anyone. For your knowledge, it was my birthday. They were told only three times, and didn't bring out the dessert with a candle. The only good plate we ordered was the ceviche. Oysters were not tasty, swordfish was overcooked, and don't even get me started on the cheese puffs. Freezing cold and frozen plate. Overall, not worth the $219 bill and that doesn't include the terrible service!! read more

We sat outside on the patio and it was great. Had some awesome appetizers, the Caesar salad was great, and we split the margarita pizza which was awesome. Drinks were good. Service was good. Definitely heading back. read more

There are mixed reviews and I have no idea why. We were guests of the resort and had dinner here with our grown daughter. Service was excellent. Basil was our server and was entertaining, attentive and very efficient. He added to the experience. The restaurant is beautiful and very inviting. The food was superb. From the appetizers to the dessert. We can't find one thing to complain about. Fast and presentation were wonderful. Hotel restaurants are usually MEH but not Salt & Ash. Photos have descriptions of dish. read more

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Our first time at Salt & Ash . We were disappointed. The Key west pink shrimp starter plate was good however the 48 hr beef rib was not. It was full of fat and soaked in its own grease. I felt sick eating it. I sent it back and did not order anything further. My husband had the catch of the day, it was drenched in spices. The fish was not fresh. It made him sick. I expected the manager to come over and at least acknowledge that we sent the beef rib back and apologize but that did not happen. The waitress simply came over and said I took it off your bill. We will not be going back there. Hopefully others have a better experience. read more

I'm a big fan of Jeremy Ford so I wanted to try one of his newest restaurants. He did not disappoint. The food was amazing! We started with a wahoo ceviche and shrimp appetizer. Both were delicious and fresh. We had the snapper, pompano and cowboy steak as our entree with a potato and charred cauliflower as our sides. The portions sizes were perfect. We indulged and ordered a keylime pie and chocolate lava cake for desert. Basil was our server and was very attentive. Highly, highly recommend you make the trip to the beautiful Hawks Cay Resort and enjoy this amazing restaurant. It is truly an unforgettable culinary experience! read more

Had our anniversary dinner here. First off the place is beautiful. The staff that we interacted with were top notch. For the food. My wife had the triple tail cooked to perfection with a twice baked potato. Excellent. I went with the olive oil poached swordfish with charred carrots. Unbelievable. For a perfect evening I can't recommend this place enough. read more

Food was amazing and fast. Drinks were very creative and smooth. service was amazing. Our server Omar was great! The atmosphere was beautiful and inviting. read more

If you are looking for something a little more elevated in the Keys this is your place to go! A great addition to Hawks Cay!

Very disappointed. Food cold, steak frittes so salty and meat chewy. Service was subpar. This is sold as a Mitchell star restaurant. I think not. Stay away. read more

During our stay at Hawks Cay Resort my wife, daughter and I decided to have dinner one evening at Salt + Ash. The restaurant is decorated beautifully and the atmosphere was inviting. We were seated quickly and our server "Basil" promptly waited on us. Basil was truly a great waiter and host. We all ordered appetizers. I had the jalapeño poppers, my daughter the diver scallops and my wife had the Caccio y Pepe puffs. All of us enjoyed the appetizers and they were gone pretty fast. For entree's I order the fish of the day which was a triple tail in curry sauce with jerked carrots, my daughter had the beef cheeks pasta with polenta bites, and my wife had the margherita pizza with a Caesar salad. All of our entree's were great. Lastly we had dessert and we ordered the roasted blue berries with an olive oil cake and a key line tart with blood orange gelato. Both were fantastic but I do admit the olive oil cake was a different experience. We truly had a great experience and highly recommend that you try this restaurant. read more

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Last night we had a very nice dinner at Salt + Ash. Our server Rebecca made it extra special, great service (attentive) and the new cusine was very good. We had Hogfish (as the fish of the day) and it was cooked to perfection. We live locally, catch our own fish, and know how to cook fish so it's greatly appreciated when a chef knows what he is doing. The Caesar salad was tasty and big enough to share and the polenta bites were very good as well. Highly recommend, we'll be back. read more

We ate here twice for dinner while staying at Hawks Cay Resort. Both times the food was incredible! The kids loved the cheese pizza from their pizza oven too. The key lime pie was our favorite from our entire trip to the Keys (including key west!) read more

We arrived for our 7:30 reservation and were greeted by a friendly hostess and were promptly show to our table. Our initial impression of the atmosphere was very good. Unfortunately, neither the food, nor service, could deliver. We placed an order for drinks, appetizers, and three entrees off the "kids" menu for our young diners. The drinks were OK but took forever. The mojito was fine but the tamarind "old Cuban" was awful, and served in a stemmed glass which made it tiny and ridiculous to drink. What ever happened to to "old fashioned" cocktail glasses? The two "kids" pizzas we had ordered were taking a while when we noticed two sitting beneath the heat lamp for at least 10 minutes without a server in sight, and the pizza chef not making an effort to get those pushed out. So, we asked the hostess if they were ours, and they in fact were. So, they arrived, plenty tasty but merely "warm." About 45 minutes had passed at this point and still no sign of our appetizers, two of which were raw (wahoo crudo and tuna ceviche), one salad, and one cooked (cacio de pepe balls). When they finally arrived, the fish was good, the salad was OK and the cheese bread/balls were not hot, just warm. At this point it was over an hour for appetizers, kids meals and some drinks so we cut our losses and went to another restaurant for "main courses." Overall a very disappointing experience. read more

Was excited to dine at this new, "high end" restaurant at Hawks Cay. Was utterly disappointed at the service. Took 15 minutes to place drink order and 15 more to get it served. Recommended fish dish was over done. My wife asked for a condiment that never came...more did the server. Over priced and underdelivered. Would not recommend. read more

Plan on eating after your meal, very small portions. Poor/slow service. Server never checked on us once we got our food. Disappointed especially for the price.. read more