Love this hotel is so beautiful. Salt is very nice inside. Spacious. Waitstaff too notch Started with Fried Calamari with peppers. Super crunchy and tender mushrooms. Best Cesar salad ever. Hand made dressing. Crunchy croutons. Wife ordered the special. Turbo fish with spinach She loves it. I had pasta with scallops and rock shrimp. Pasta was nice and al dente. Wish more scallops and shrimp for 44. But had nice creamy sauce. It was a lovely dinner at a beautiful restaurant. read more

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Dropped into Salt on a random off-season day and was pleasantly surprised! It's located inside the gorgeous Hotel LBI, and the décor alone is worth stopping in for... coastal chic with a touch of elegance, from the grand chandelier in the lobby to the cozy yet upscale Living Room lounge area. We started with oysters..fresh, briny, and perfectly chilled and the tuna tartare stacked over creamy avocado with crisp taro chips, which was a standout. My lobster pasta was rich and flavorful, though the noodles were a bit more al dente than I usually prefer. My date went for the short rib, which was melt-in-your-mouth tender over a smooth carrot purée. Everything was beautifully presented and clearly made with care. It's definitely on the pricier side, but the quality, service, and overall experience make it worth it. Service was warm and attentive without being overbearing, and the whole atmosphere felt relaxed yet refined. Whether you're staying at the hotel or just in the area, Salt is a great pick for a nice night out on LBI especially if you want elevated seafood and a setting that feels special. read more

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Sort used to be our go to for special occasions where you're willing to spend a premium for excellent food. I will ask there will be our last trip. The menu has been paired down. Prices have gone up considerably enough that we won't be coming back. The service is outstanding the ambience what you expect for a beach town large resort. Really disappointed as this was our go to for guests read more

What a wonderful dinner in The Hotel LBI. Atmosphere was great and Rooftop bar was an added bonus. Service was excellent and the waitress was on top of everything. Food was delicious, highly recommend any seafood on the menu and Filet mignon. All in all ,a great night out. read more

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We had a delicious dinner at Salt Kitchen & Bar to celebrate a friend's birthday, and the experience was lovely. The bread service was unexpectedly phenomenal the rolls were warm, fresh, and honestly one of my favorite parts of the meal. We started with a charcuterie board, which was just okay--not bad, but nothing special. On the other hand, the burrata we shared was excellent. The heirloom tomatoes were so fresh, and the drizzle of balsamic brought everything together beautifully. For my main, I ordered the salmon, and it was cooked perfectly: crispy on the outside, soft and tender inside. The rice that came with it was surprisingly flavorful, and I couldn't stop eating it. We also ordered the truffle fingerling potatoes on the side, and they were absolutely heavenly: crispy, rich, and totally addictive. read more

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Beautiful, open beachy indoor and outdoor dining. Blue and white decor throughout. Friendly and attentive service. Cocktails were good , we had a lemon cello spritz and a Hugo spritz. For all we tried the Greek spreads. Better than expected. It came with sickly sliced cucumbers and pita and hummus that was top of tabouli that had a sprinkle of pomegranate seeds on top and a decent amount of olives. It was very light and refreshing. We had three entrées one was the chicken dish one was the halibut and one was the cod. Every dish was delicious. We didn't save room for dessert maybe next time I recommend this place for a nice dinner. read more

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I ordered the tropical summer cocktail which was both aesthetic and tasty! For dinner I had the $30 8oz steak frites deal on Sunday - 8.5/10 pretty good! I opted for the parm truffle fries instead of home fries for a slight up charge - worth it in my opinion the parm truffle fries were great! We also had the brussel sprouts side which was pretty good. read more

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Gorgeous restaurant with great food. Recommend sitting on the roof for sunset. Seafood tower was amazing but definitely overpriced. French onion pizza was honestly the most unique standout dish but we also ordered the veggie pizza and the sausage and those were great too. The lychee margaritas are also a fantastic choice. read more

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As if Hotel LBI couldn't get any more alluring, this coastal chic restaurant inside is top notch. The ambience is light, airy and refreshing. The signature cocktails and oysters are divine and the fresh seafood offerings are fabulous. I tried halibut -- for the first time might I add -- and it was incredible! A fresh summer salad, fingerling potatoes, and the filet topped with a Dijon cream sauce: devoured in under 5 minutes. My girlfriends ordered the salmon dish with a romesco sauce and bed of rice which was another excellent summer dish. read more

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Disappointed. Seafood Pasta dish - said scallops and shrimp. There was 1 scallop cut into quarters and I shrimp equally cut. $48. Waiter told us that a favorite scallop dish was taken off the menu because the chef said they were too expensive. Halibut - 2"x3" piece. $42. 2 fingerling potatoes on the side. Tuna Tatar app was very good. Food was all tasty - but felt like we were ripped off. Big corp worried about profit margin not doing the best for the guest. Waiter was great. Building is beautiful. read more

We went for the first time to celebrate our anniversary. It was a Wednesday night and, to be fair, there was a special event being held which could have contributed to the excessive noise in the dining room. However, the dining room was only half full but so noisy that my wife and I could not have a conversation. It was the holiday season and the room did feature a beautiful Christmas tree. However, the tables were void of any special features - no center pieces, no candles, etc. Simply a table cloth, wine and water glasses, a bread dish, silverware cloth tablecloth and napkins. We ordered wine and skipped the appetizers. My wife ordered the halibut which she enjoyed. I ordered the skirt steak which was not available. I was offered an 8oz sirloin. The eatable part of it was very good but with so much grizzle it was only 1/2 eaten. It was served with French fries and Brussels sprouts (for an additional charge. We requested bread when we saw it on a couple other tables. No dessert, and no acknowledgment of our anniversary (it was noted on on reservation made on Open Table). The bill was $115 before tip (wine $6 a glass each, Brussels sprouts $15. And two meals approximately $40 each, + tax) Prices were more than fair for a gourmet restaurant. Service was good. But it's not gourmet and because of the noise, the quality of the food and the lack of any special features it's a place to go for perhaps "happy hour" but not for a special occasion read more

Extremely disappointing experience. The only thing we liked about this restaurant was the atmosphere and the decor. One downside was we could hear music from the ballroom that was planning for a wedding. The service was very slow and scattered. We told the server that we did not like the ceviche that was on special and his response was "oh but you like everything else"? And then he just walked away. We order two glasses of the same wine but they came out in different wine glasses, with different amounts. Our filet was over cooked, lacked flavor, and was a low quality of meat. The only item we liked was the burrata and the crab cake that came on out steak (the crab cake was an additional $35 to add it to the steak). Would not recommend- you will pay very high prices for VERY below average food. read more

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This place is an absolute gem of LBI! Located inside of the gorgeous Hotel LBI, valet is complimentary for those dining at the restaurant. The service was very good, and I loved that they offered seasonal specials. We really enjoyed the fresh burrata appetizer as well as the chicken and halibut entrees. Overall, a really nice, upscale dining experience. Reservations recommended. read more

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Saw a few Strongly negative reviews on this Restaurant in the LBI Hotel in Surf City, NJ. But must say had a 6:30 dinner reservation for 5 with a baby also and was happy to say the experience was excellent, from being greeted by the valet, to leaving . Our waiter Matt was fantastic, drinks were perfect, food very good, will agree with other comments that it was a little overpriced, but it's a summer vacation spot so I can see the prices. Our table had the strip steak, Halibut, crab cake. No dessert. I thought it was 5 star service. Sorry to see some reviews were not happy. Ambiance was nice lots of big Windows so bright without being to much , but Great big bar area, not noisy as stated by others but we did leave by 8 pm. Our visit was on 8/6/24 read more

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The best service and food is always good no problem getting a reservation during the summer it's expensive but so are most of the restaurants during the summer read more

I used to love this place but the prices are truly out of line with reality. $229 dollars for a bottle of champagne that costs no more than $60 dollars at the store. In NYC, the price is never more than $150. read more

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Fantastic beet salad and fluke oreganato special. Yummy complimentary Foccaccia and smart service. Just take Rt 72 to the ocean and you're there. read more

Holy moly Batman, the veal chop was out of this world. Ok wine list.....on the expensive side, but when in Rome/ship bottom.......

Food was unbelievable. Wait staff was awesome. Shout out to Sal who went above and beyond. Beautiful space. Can't wait to come back.

Restaurant is in a hotel. VERY loud due to bar on one sided and a wall dividing private party on the other. Food ok, not great. Oysters great, salad ok, lobster bisque so salty couldn't eat. Waitress great, they did take soup off bill It's ok but not worth prices and so do atmosphere. read more

Waitress took priority to other eaters there were two waitresses for the whole restaurant food is overpriced shrimp makes you gag. Do not recommend to come with children took 45 minutes for a coloring page read more

Amazing food, top tier! The staff is absolutely amazing, they treat you like royalty. Even the views alone are worth eating here! 10/10 highly recommend. read more

It's hard to find places that give me a 5 star experience but this was definitely one of them. All the food was fantastic. Oysters, Brussel sprouts, Mac and cheese, peppers, bacon, crème brûlée had us in awe. Service was amazing, Timothy had us entertained the whole night and the ambiance was perfect for dinners. I was truly impressed by the whole experience. They have a rooftop too. Need to come again! read more

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Run, don't walk here. Amazing food and service all around from checkin to bar to waiter. Ask for Jerard (that's the right spelling). Incredible menu, specials, and desserts. Seafood tower, red snapper and crème brûlée. read more

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Really good service, waiter was knowledgeable and hilarious, food was out of this world, drinks were social. Cool atmosphere. Can't wait for them to finish the construction outside of the hotel. 8.5/10 read more

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Food was excellent. We had a big group and everyone left happy! Mixed drinks were great. I had the halibut and it was cooked perfectly and so so fresh! Everyone enjoyed their meal! Dessert was great too! Service was excellent. This was our third visit with them at different times of the year. I would highly recommend this place! read more

Went to dinner at Salt last night and we had a great time! The service was good and the food was great! We had the fried oyster bao buns, the ahi tuna, the Half Chicken and the carrot cake. The carrot cake was out of this world! The restaurant was busy when we first got there at 8 PM but definitely got more quiet around 9 PM. read more

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I have been in here a few times with different mixes of people. It is a gorgeous room but very loud. Like a school cafeteria loud. Service is never great. It's not horrible but just inconsistent. Last night I sat at the bar. Asked for food and drink menu. Proceeded to have two cocktails an app, salad and an entree. Two people sat next to me at the bar as I was finishing up, bartender gave them a list of specials as well as an over view and highlights of the menu. I got none of this. In fact I was bummed there were specials I would have ordered. As I said just inconsistent. read more

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Overrated. Food is ok and dining room is super loud. Like eating in a cafeteria. Service was good. Too expensive for the experience. read more

The food was delicious and the service was amazing!! 10/10 reccommend. My sister is getting married at Hotel LBI and the guests will not be disappointed in their dinner!!! read more

Salt Kitchen & Bar - Bars Near Me - Ship Bottom, New Jersey

Food was good, but not amazing. There was some kind of mix up with the service that led to us not seeing a waiter for at least 15 minutes after being seated. Not the end of the world, but with 3 young kids, felt like an eternity. They did their best to make up for it by comping our appetizers, which was appreciated, but by the time the food came out the kids were too tired and kind of ruined the outing. read more

Long time customers who have always gone on our trips. Over the years we have spent thousands of dollars there. Last night the service involved a waitress who in no way acknowledged the 6 people not ordering from the bar. The insult to injury was being nickle and dimed for a $5 a plate fee to cut a small cake. ($60). After explaining to a kid who I guess was "the manager" that we would be ordering lots of wine, steaks and additional desserts but that it felt penny wise and pound foolish to insist on this egregious extra fee, I was told with the bed side manner of an angry teenager that there was "absolutely nothing he could do and this was their policy." Fair enough. We spent our last thousand bucks there and you lost 12 customers instead of $60 in revenue. The food is good, and the second server they sent over, Tim, was much better, but it's not a good enough experience to come back if that's the kind of attitude they take to people who are in there every season. read more

The location, decor, and atmosphere indoors is beautiful. The service is pretty good. That's about where the pluses end. The food was mediocre - not fine dining and definitely not worth the price tag. Steak was poor quality meat and overly fatty. Salmon similarly could have been a better cut/better quality given the price. Also, there was a bug/fly problem on the outdoor covered porch where we sat, which ruined the dining experience. Will likely not return. read more

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This was my second time at SALT. We had to wait a few minutes for our table but otherwise, the service was very attentive. The food is elevated, though not quite to the level of the prices. Some dishes are spectacular (Yellowtail Tartare) but others miss the mark (Scallops). $65 for halibut, $99 for a ribeye, as if it were a Daniel Boulud restaurant? It's LBI. The ambiance is loud. They have tried to put up partitions to help with this issue. Overall, SALT benefits from being one of the few serious restaurants on LBI. read more

First visit to Salt, just have to look past all the construction surrounding the property. The valet and hostess teams were were both very welcoming and attentive. The service was excellent, our server Bobby was a true pleasure! We did have the oysters and they were just fair but our entrees were excellent, cooked perfectly and delicious. It is a little pricy but it is on the island so it is understood. Definitely recommended! read more

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Good place to go for a fancy dinner. Outside area has a really nice vibe. Food is good but too expensive.

Signature drinks were delicious. Great service and the views are beautiful even in the winter. Steak was worth the price but missed on ordering the black bass. Absolutely tasty but at $48 it fell wayyyyyy short on portion size. At best it was big enough to be an appetizer. Oysters and their presentation best on the island. Can't wait to go back for the next celebration day. Zeppelin rules read more

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Service was great and the food was delicious. The price is worth the taste and portions.

Beautiful building and great views, unfortunately the food is average and even can be disappointing. We have tried a couple times now. The Salads are good, salmon is good but small portions. Very good desserts. read more

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Was disappointed with my experience here after having multiple people recommend it to me. Came on a holiday weekend with a group of 10 and had multiple items that we ordered be forgotten. Staff did right by us by comping a few things off the bill but we found the prices were very high for the quality of food. The drinks were consistent and delicious and the ambiance was nice. Our waiter (Mike) was great and very friendly and made the experience better with his high energy but overall staff was very unorganized. I would come back for just drinks but found it to be overpriced for what is served. read more