Fine dining at the Ritz, and well worth the extra cost. Beautiful setting, comfortable seating spread out providing a good amount of privacy. Attentive, helpful and friendly wait staff. Started, as all the diners here, with rolls and three flavored salts. The cheese rolls were the clear winner, and the siracha salt won me over on a little butter at first bite. Enjoyed an appetizer of tuna served 2 ways - seared and minced. Note the plates here are not sized for sharing, they're perfectly composed single dishes. The steak was the best plate I had throughout our stay at the Ritz. A tender filet, perfectly cooked, sitting on a little mash tater island with a few asparagus, covered with a pleasant sauce. Some nice high end cocktail choices. Extensive list of pretty badly overpriced wines, though we did enjoy our $120 bottle of $30 wine. read more

Went to Salt for a work dinner/group event. Most of the food and experience was good and the service was fine, however, the chef thought it was acceptable to send out a dry pasta with sautéed mushrooms in place of a chicken fettuccine for the second course (see photo). It wasn't 1 sent out by accident - but 3 of them to me and my executives. I was embarrassed to say the least. I also shared my level of disappointment with the server, twice, before he let the manager know. They could have fixed it had he told them when it happened, but for some reason chose not to. My opinion of Salt has been forever changed. read more

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This is not a restaurant we would go to several times a week, a month or even a year. It Is pricey, no doubt about it. But if you want an over the top dining experience, you need to treat your to this restaurant. At least once. We went with high expectations and the service they provided was more than we expected. Like a performance, everyone was synchronized and moving in perfect harmony to attend to you. It was like watching a well rehearsed play. The dining room faces a salt marsh and has a great view if you dine before sunset. Sadly, it faces east so you don't see a sunset, but they do set off fireworks after dark! What a pleasant surprise! Now about the food...it was mostly 5 star. The first course was a potato leek (cold) vichyssoise that was just a few sips from a small cup. Delicious. We opted to go the route of the Chefs Tastings. Three different seafoods, Wagyu beef and a dessert. But even before the first course arrived we were given warm sourdough and Asiago cheese rolls with butter and an array of sea salts. Red Hawaiian, citrus and a fermented garlic sea salt you could sprinkle on your bread. I was in heaven! The first course was a yellow fin tuna. I really enjoyed that one! Next was probably my favorite, one perfect, huge scallop. Next was halibut, very good. Wagyu beef was next and as it was served, announced that it was Australian Wagyu. What? We have eaten Australian filet before and found the same qualities as this Wagyu, mainly not melt in your mouth tender although it did have a good beefy flavor. Australian beef is grass fed and not grain fed at the end, which would make it more tender. No amount of massaging is going to change that. Then the dessert course went downhill from there. It was a profiterole with dark chocolate and hazelnut. It started out great, but in one bite a rancid hazelnut ruined the whole thing. It was only one bite the others that followed were fine. To their credit, when we were honest with our server, she took the comments to management and they were actually grateful for our feedback. The pastry chef tasted the nuts she used and confirmed they were rancid. She will be re-making that dessert with fresh ingredients. So if you want to feel pampered and special, this is a good place to celebrate life's milestones and celebrations. Just know you will pay for it! read more

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Wow, Salt i have been wanting to come here for so long! I saw they were having a special dinner for closing of the Restaurant Week and me and a friend signed up! Walking in they greeted you with a cocktail or champagne ( love that!) They have a small lounge/ bar area, so we got seats next to the fireplace and enjoyed the spoiling :) Then dinner started, each course was wonderful! Loved the bread courses with the butter and assorted salts. Serves were everywhere, quickly clearing the table, refilling anything you needed. Just all around a lovely fancy evening out! Food was fantastic. read more

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Last night was such a treat My friend and I went to the closing dinner for Amelia Island Restaurant Week at Salt inside The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island, and it did not disappoint. Four different chefs, four incredible courses, and every dish more delicious than the last. Amazing food, great company, beautiful ambiance, such a fun way to wrap up an incredible week. read more

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Salt is as fine of a dining experience as you will ever encounter. The elegant dining room creates a great setting to enjoy first class service and incredible dining. Our server, Eva, was amazing describing the menu items and specials. She is extremely knowledgeable and professional. The runners never let our glasses approach empty. The food was incredible! Everything our party sampled was delicious. What is the highest level of delicious? The food was there and bumping the ceiling. Our party enjoyed the North Carolina grilled pork chop, the Wagyu Beef, Prime Strip, and Salmon. All were superb. The sides were equally amazing. The dinner was completed with their specialty soufflé. Wow. Salt should be on your dinner reservation list when in Amelia Island. This is a rock solid Five Stars. read more

We have dined there a few times and have always been impressed by the food and the staff. The last time was for my wife's birthday, and the attention to detail was amazing. The personalized menus were a really nice touch. I highly recommend it. read more

Fine dining at its very best! The specialty cocktails were 2 of the most amazing that I've ever had. I loved that the bread service included unsalted butter that you could then choose to add from the variety of salts provided ie citrus or smoky... all delicious (and available for purchase to take home). My favorite dish was the cobia- cooked to perfection, moist and flaky with just the right crust. I also highly recommend their unique twist on baklava! It was amazing with a fresh cup of french press. The service was excellent.. our glasses were never less than half full and the view was spectacular! Absolutely recommend Salt if you are looking for an upscale splurge!! read more

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We had the tasting menu and was not impressed. It consisted of three fish/seafood courses, one beef and dessert. Most of the items were the same items available on the main menu just a smaller portion. One course was a plain white fish with a bland taste. The beef was wagyu and little flavor as well. The service was good and the atmosphere outstanding. But for the price and actual selections of the tasting menu I cannot recommend that option. I would consider returning to this restaurant and ordering off the main menu. read more

What a wonderful time! We celebrated my 39th birthday at Salt, and everything was just perfect. The ambiance was amazing, low lights, soft music, and a welcoming vibe that set the mood from the moment we walked in. From the warm greeting to the very end of our meal, the experience was fantastic. David, our server, was attentive and made sure each course was spot on. We tried a few appetizers and a steak, and the flavors were outstanding. I especially loved the unique touch of having three different types of salt to customize our food each one transformed the dish, making it feel like we were enjoying three meals in one! The drinks were delightful, but the cherry on top was the thoughtful birthday gift, a piece of chocolate and salt to take home. We absolutely loved it, and we'll definitely be back! read more

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Had a work event here recently. The food and service were exceptional. Since we had a large group we selected off a fixed menu. Everything was excellent. Highly recommend for a business dinner or a special occasion. read more

One of the best meals I've had!! Everything we ordered was SO good and did not disappoint. It was such a vibe too. Of course, the service was amazing, and the food presentation. They offer a piece of complimentary bread. None of the meals were salty at all lol! I love how they give you 3 different salts to take home. Love a good souvenir. What I ordered: - OCTOPUS: Castelvetrano Olives, Piquillo Peppers, Chorizo Oil - PASTA: Cestini, King Crab, Lobster, Fennel - LOBSTER: Whole Maine Lobster, Grits, Shellfish-Tomato Emulsion - WAGYU: Fried Rice, Warm Gochujang Vinaigrette - SOUFFLÉ: White Chocolate Soufflé, Chocolate Vanilla Anglaise, Chocolate Ice Cream read more

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This is was an unforgettable experience! The food is absolutely delicious, and the ambience makes it a perfect for a special occasion. This is definitely an amazing experience you'll never forget. It's inside the Ritz Carlton. read more

A friend was in town and staying at The Ritz for a conference. She had a reservation at Salt and invited me to join her. Interestingly, although I'd obviously heard of Salt and been at The Ritz on several occasions, I hadn't dined there. So I was open to trying it. We went with the tasting menu for which was seafood themed and five courses. Walking in, the place was nice and quiet. All of their salts were on display, just past the host stand. We were taken to a table, and our waitress came over almost immediately to offer bread with butter and some of their salts. I loved being able to taste a few different salts. The five course tasting menu was disappointing overall. While there were definite high points such as the branzino, several dishes lacked seasoning such as the sole. I also wasn't a fan of the Paris Brest that they served for dessert but the blueberry ice cream accompanying it was delicious. For a lower price point, I would't have minded but for $245, I expected the food to be amazing...it wasn't. It sort of seemed to me that the prices are unnecessarily high here. I did appreciate however that we got to choose which salt we wanted to take home at the end of the night. If I returned, I would order a main entree off the menu and skip the tasting menu. read more

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We attended a private lunch event at Salt, called the Chefs Theater where the head chefs conduct cooking demonstrations. You can enjoy champagne while they demonstrate each dish, then you are served the dishes with a beautiful wine pairing. It's such a memorable, and enjoyable way to experience Salt. On this occasion, we enjoyed the following fine dining courses... Lightly cooked scallops with artichoke veloutè, chanterelles, and caviar Halibut with lobster medallions, parsnip, and beurre noisette Key lime soufflè Everything was wonderful! I learned so much about fine dining and how important it is to use good ingredients. The wine was fantastic, the view was gorgeous, and the service was lovely. It was also fun to meet the chefs and get to know them. Salt offers a beautiful fine dining experience and I would definitely recommend you give them a try. read more

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Me and my partner went for date night a few weeks ago and the food was quite bland to say the least. He got the beef wagyu entree and the portion size was the size of a child's hand. Definitely not worth the price. I had the tasting menu. It was ok but I've had better lobster and better wagyu. The fish was not that good. Bland! You're paying for the ritz prices not for a great meal. Unfortunately, it was very disappointing. We won't be back for a meal but will probably go to the bar sometime. The ambience was nice. read more

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We were really impressed with the service. The cozy atmosphere with the jazz guitar was perfect. The bartenders were fabulous. We ordered on and off menu cocktails that did not disappoint. The chocolate soufflé with lavender cream was delicious and perfectly executed. The baklava was different; had the honey been added as designed I would have enjoyed it more. The service more than made up for missing honey. read more

Had the opportunity to eat dinner at Salt twice last week and thoughts it was really good. The first night was prefixed menu as we had a party of 6, the following night we Closed out the restaurant out for a team dinner. Everything was delicious from beginning to end. No complaints and we have over 200 ppl in the restaurant. The lobster was so fresh and the steak just melted in my mouth. The dessert was really good. I would most definitely dine here Again. It was not cheap. read more

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My husband and I have eaten at salt twice. Once a year ago in their regular dining room, we had a lovely three-course dinner with excellently paired wines. We love the ambience of the restaurant, which is warm and inviting and the service is really friendly. Yesterday I took my husband to dine at the kitchen table, which is a special table inside the kitchen closed off so that you can see the inner workings of the restaurant. It was a particularly busy night for their off-season, because of a conference going on in the hotel, so the kitchen was going full-speed. We believe the head chef was out, and the sous chef was standing in for him. At the kitchen table, they create a Chefs tasting menu of about seven courses, and you have the option of choosing the wine pairing. I have the savory dishes we particularly liked the terrine and the oyster with caviar. For desserts, we were very, very fond of the chefs take on baklava, refreshing, light, crunchy, with pistachios. We will definitely be back to salt in the future, but we will probably not do the kitchen table again. The experience took about 3 1/2 hours because of how busy the rest of the restaurant was, and while the menu was creative, and well executed, we felt the ingredients could've been a little bit more fresh , and a few of the dishes could've been more artfully plated. Enjoyed listening to Troy, the guitarist! Decorated cutely for the holidays. read more

Not a bad word to say. We were on a week long family trip to a couple resorts and this meal is the best we had as far as food, service and ambiance. The attention to detail is what sets them apart from other restaurants. Olga our waitress was personable and made sure our every needs were attended before we even had to ask (especially with our almost two year old daughter there as well). We had the pasta special, a salad, Sole, Beef and souffle. Our favorites were the Wagyu beef with an Asian sauce and the Seafood pasta with the fennel cream sauce. The fennel perfectly balanced out the richness of the seafood and cream. There was also a lobster amuse which I could have eaten 6 of. Again thank you to Olga for making it a special evening for our family. read more

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To begin Salt is the white tablecloth of the Ritz Carlton in Jacksonville, Fl. Being in the Ritz speaks for itself. Everyone and everywhere you go within the hotel you receive great service and our waiter at Salt provided exceptional service. The room was a little dated, dark brown cigar-style, although we were informed they were setting up for a major renovation. My wife and I at the Ritz for our Wedding anniversary so they took extra care of us and made us feel special. I highly recommend Salt and also the smokey old fashion at the lobby bar. Go and enjoy!! read more

Salt - New American Near Me - Amelia Island, Florida

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Everything was amazing! From service, to ambiance, to food. Our server Olga was very knowledgeable and made great recommendations. We loved our salts selections for assortments of breads. Lamb was the best I've ever tried, flavorful but not overpowering. Baklava desert was delicious and we loved it with selections of hot teas that they had to offer. We also enjoyed our complimentary macaroons and truffles. read more

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First, men, wear a coat. If you are gonna pay $300-500 for a meal, dress up a little. Food was great(to be expected). Upon arrival and through the meal everyone coming to the table knows your name, any allergies, likes and dislikes. Service is not rushed and is set to your schedule. Most staff have been there 15+ years. We tried octopus, cobia, snapper, and a couple of desserts. Everything was great. We sat waterfront and it was a once and a lifetime experience. read more

Often rated the best restaurant in jacksonville as well as Amelia Island. We go there once or twice a year for special occasions and with special guests. Beautiful view of the ocean. They are undergoing a renovation, so I imagine it will be even better now. read more

Here it is - a review that I'm sure is anticipated by many. The infamous "SALT" in Fernandina Beach inside the Ritz Carlton Amelia Island was my destination on July 2, 2024. We often frequent the lovely resort, but have never had a chance to enjoy this dining establishment. Because it was our anniversary we decided to enjoy a lovely evening here. What you need to know: - It is a five diamond award-winning seafood forward restaurant using simple fresh ingredients to tantalize your tastebuds! - The wine cellar boasts 400 labels for you to enjoy. - Located in a coastal setting, over 40 varieties of salts harvested from all over the world are available to enhance the flavor of your evening! -It is located inside the Ritz Carlton resort in Amelia Island. You do not have to stay at the resort to enjoy the experience here. Simply pull up to the front of the resort and let vallet take your car - enter the resort and make your way to the restaurant. However, if you are staying here , definitely save an evening for SALT! - There's a strict dress code! I find this so refreshing! Gentlemen are required to wear long pants and closed toed shoes. Hats are not allowed. Jackets are encouraged. And of course, the ladies will want to dress accordingly. - $$$$ - You can make a reservation on OpenTable and Salt will require a deposit. This is a white tablecloth fine dining beachfront establishment. The views are amazing from almost anywhere in the restaurant as all tables have some sort of view of the ocean. It is beautifully decorated and provides a romantic ambience. Music was chiming in the background - it was relaxing and upbeat at the same time. There is a nice bar/lounge outside the restaurant as you enter if you choose to have a cocktail there before hand. There is also a nice patio off of the restaurant outside that overlooks the ocean. Just as you would expect at a place like this, the wait staff was extremely professional and attention to detail was not spared. The food was on par and perfect, every single dish! It was a perfect evening! If you are looking for an upscale fine dining venue that allows you to dress up for a nice evening out - you have found it! Perfect for a special occasions, birthdays, anniversaries, perfect anytime! Grab a date and go! My apologies in advance for not getting photos of the entrees and other items that we enjoyed. I did not want to disturb anybody by taking pictures. However, we delighted in the greens and vegetables, Cobia, Beef tenderloin, a beautiful bottle of Malbec, and of course, the fantastic soufflés for two! Everything was perfect! Feel free to check Yelp for other images. Enjoy! read more

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Very special experience- attention to details, sophisticated service, incredible cuisine- amazing cocktails- we had a very romantic anniversary dinner experience. The bar for night cap was a lovely special touch- leadership and the team truly are hitting it out of the park! read more

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Simply amazing food and service. I was hesitant beforehand and now sold. I had the Dover Sole and me wife had the fillet. read more

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Overall a spectacular dinner! Stacy was our server and the meal was amazing from start to finish!! read more

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Couldn't have asked for a better experience than we had. We did the Chefs Tasting menu but every course was fantastic. Very flavorful, each course explained by a member of the wait staff and it was a lot of fun. Service was impeccable and everyone was so professional and friendly at the same time. read more

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I booked this reservation weeks before we arrived in Amelia Island. I was so excited because it is a five diamond restaurant. The ambience is a typical steakhouse and I think it is truly overrated. After visiting Davids steakhouse, this place had a lot to live up to and unfortunately for me, it failed. The service was decent but it was not as good as David's and they did not even come around to clean the crumbs off of the table. There were no palate cleanser's and that was strange to me. The food was good but it was nothing special. I actually chose some thing off of the vegetarian menu and my husband got the fresh fish, which he enjoyed. It also was very loud in there for some reason, it's definitely not a romantic place if you want somewhere quiet. They do give you a small little container of a salt of your choice to take home. I really did not find any of the salt that phenomenal but we chose one. I don't know if I just went on an off night, but we were celebrating our anniversary and expected more. It has great reviews, maybe we'll have better luck than I did. read more

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The high end restaurant in the Ritz Carleton on Amelia Island....all I can say is wow!!!! You get what you pay for. Dinner was around $400, but so worth it. Service and presentation were top notch. The food itself...out of this world delicious. Everything that was served was exceptional!!!! One of the best meals I've ever had. The beef loin medallions with foie gras on top, forget about it!!!!! To die for!!!! read more

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One of the nicest, best food experiences we've ever had! Wait staff was on point, food was delicious and beautiful surroundings. We were stuffed and fulfilled! We could have just had the bread with salt and butter and been satisfied it was that good. read more

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Family went to Salt at the Ritz to celebrate the Christmas holiday together. We ordered the Waygu steak, Lamb and Beef Tenderloins. Delicious while catering to your dietary needs. They threw in the Octopus appetizer and desserts we were not expecting. Nice touches. Overall a beautiful experience especially since we were staying at the Ritz for the night. . Anthony, our waiter took the evening to a whole other level with his superb service. read more

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Great meal, presentation and service. Price appropriate for the meal and experience bread and desserts are delicious read more

Dover Sole: $105 Wagyu: $100 Dessert: $25 Chocolate Mousse with a praline ice cream. Overrated and would Uber from hotel to dine at another restaurant. While the service was great the food did not match up with the price. The small piece of Wagyu paired with the smallest "brick shaped" of fried rice. I would equate it to a stack of small legos was not worth $100. The fish was cooked well and the sauce that came with it was quite lovely. The tea-size cup of saffron mashed potatoes that were served alongside the fish were cold, and not good. Again, for $105 it was not worth it. Nothing memorable about the chocolate mousse. Let's just say chocolate is my love language and we didn't even finish the dessert. The amuse Bouche, and the complimentary chocolates and macaroons were the best thing we ate. read more

Salt - Amuse Bouche - New American Near Me - Amelia Island, Florida

My husband and I have been to Salt before and been completely blown away by the food and service. This time it fell flat! First of all it was my birthday and my husband told them that in advance. No mention was ever made. The waiter was okay but it was not what we are used to there. My 2-4 oz filets we well done and I had asked for medium. He never came back to check their temperature or if we we enjoying our meal. I can honestly say the food was average at best especially considering the prices. We knew what to expect but we willing to pay the prices based on prior experiences. My filets were barely warm and my husband said his fish had no flavor. We will go back again based on prior meals and if the meal experience is better I will mark this up to covid. I do feel however that the lack of service and checking on us had nothing to do with covid. Not a great birthday meal. read more

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15/10 for Salt Restaurant in all aspects. Best service we've had! A custom menu for our birthday event and overall just the best experience. Food is ridiculously good. We were hesitant about the wagyu but it didn't disappoint. Everything that we ordered were presented wonderfully and cooked very well. We also tried different salts (in the house) read more

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Enough can't be said about this place. The food the atmosphere the staff. It's a 10 star place.

Salt was an ultimate letdown. I visited with friends who have been to Salt previously, and we were all horribly disappointed in the poor service and bland food. The three salts presented to us were tasty. I like this idea. Beverage: The Cakebread Cellars chardonnay out of Napa was tasty but not top-notch worthy of $30/glass. The kitchen had a very hard time getting orders out at a reasonable hour. Our reservations were for 8:30 pm, and it took about 3 hours to be served an appetizer, entrée, and dessert--all of which had to be ordered at the start of service according to our server. The restaurant was not even half-full, so the kitchen must be greatly understaffed. Entrée: I ordered the cobia. It was seared but with absolutely no flavor; it was not seared in butter or spices or crusted at all. Just blandly cooked. The fish was presented over a few slices of zucchini and surrounded by a creamy yet flavorless tomato-curry gravy. The basmati rice was good but also super-sweet (coconut? Sugar?) and served on the side and about 10 minutes after the fish for some reason. Service was incredibly slow with our server rarely checking on us. We paid for our bill in cash, yet they do not have change in the restaurant. Our server had to go to the front desk of the hotel in order to get change which took a very long time. Sadly, I would not come back to Salt. Literally the best thing about this meal was the black Himalayan salt served to us with bread. read more

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My wife treated me to dinner at Salt this week on our trip to Amelia Island (and staying at the Ritz). We eat out a lot, but not often in a five star restaurant. A five star rating doesn't come close to describing the experience, food and service. Everything that we selected was outstanding...my chilled cauliflower soup and lamb loin were spectacular and we had a choice of soufflé's that we made the right decision to select one. A great bottle of cabernet paired perfectly. Beyond the amazing food, the best part was the genuine attentiveness of the wait staff. They, like every restaurant has struggled with staffing during the pandemic, but it was obvious that they do not let that get in the way of providing great service. The brand is so important and they go well beyond great service to protect it. In addition, Okan Kizilbayir the Chef d' Cuisine came out at the end of our meal and spoke with us for about 15 minutes or so and it was a pleasant and interesting surprise. As it turned out, we had dined at Blue (Grand Cayman) several years ago when he was there...so a remarkable coincidence. We discussed the differences of cooking meat versus fish and his background training under Eric Ripert. Even though this review is about Salt, I would be remiss not to mention that every meal we had at the Ritz this past week, was excellent and that commitment to service was not an accident. Everyone in our group acknowledged the outstanding team we encountered while staying there. read more

Salt - A perfect finale to dinner - New American Near Me - Amelia Island, Florida