I've passed by this place a few times driving to Robert Moses and decided to give it a shot after spending the day at the beach. I didn't know what to expect but the place was bigger than I thought. All food you order from a counter and pick any table to sit at. The prices of the food was higher than I thought considering the quality of the food. The live band was supposed to start at 7pm but they didn't come on until closer to 7:40pm. The band played some classic rock songs but the singer was wearing a face mask so the sound wasn't the best. When I say face mask I don't mean a hospital mask but a costume mask. I ordered the steak sandwich medium but came out well done. They only put 2 small thin slices for $18. I ordered the pineapple spicy margarita which was $16. It tasted good but they didn't remove the seeds from the jalapeño they put in the drink so as you drink you got the seeds as well. It's a nice atmosphere but overall felt disappointing. I wouldn't return. read more

Salt Shack - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

Salt Shack is a nice spot to visit during the summer. The restaurant has plenty of food options, although I always circle back to my fave- the Chipotle Shrimp Tacos and Coconut Shrimp. My order was served hot, crispy, and seasoned well. A great place, with a young staff who are pleasant to interact with. There are plenty of seating options to enjoy listening to music and taking in the palm trees and sun. They also serve a very good Mudslide at the bar. My husband and I will definitely be hitting them up before the summer ends. Plan your visit early because the parking lot does get packed after 3 and goes into an overflow situation. read more

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Visited this place for family day! They are in a great location as you walk to the beach. There is plenty of parking. The staff and everyone was welcoming. The food we had was good and ambiance was relaxed and welcoming. Nice place for a bite after beach day. read more

You pay for the ambiance! The parking situation is terrible since parking is for the beach and restaurant. Restaurant is very casual. We waited in line to order for about 10 min on a Saturday night. Menu is pricey for the quality of food you are getting. Once you order, they give you a buzzer and you receive a text. You find your own seating, either inside or outside. We opted for the tables in the sand behind the stage. Food was mediocre. My chicken wrap barely had any chicken in it and same with the steak sandwich. The tator tots and chicken/fries were the best bang for your buck. We arrived for the live music which was supposed to start at 7 and the band didn't go on until closer to 7:45pm. Before the band, they had a DJ playing and the music was incredibly loud. Their cocktails are $16/each; frozen ones are premade. It was pretty crowded on a Saturday night; crowd was mainly people in their 40s-60s. Not sure if I would return because I wasn't impressed by the food and prices but glad I tried it once! read more

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Very cool beach bar! Parking is free for non residents after 4pm which is when we stopped in to grab a drink after a day at the beach. Loved their drinks, the painkiller is a classic. It wasn't too busy when we went so service was quick. They always have some live music going on which was fun. Would have loved to stay longer and hang out around sunset and after but a storm was rolling in so will have to be back to check it out. read more

Food was good . After the day at the beach , a walk up and you order your food and get a pager to pick it up when it's ready. Drinks are at a separate bar. Fish tacos, steak tacos , hot dog (kids), French fries, steak sandwich, chicken tenders (kids) all came out hot and tasty. Beers and fancy beach drinks were all well received. Great place to stop in! FYI: Tuesday evening is volleyball league night ! read more

My parents always come here. Tonight they invited myself and my fiancé to join. The band playing tonight was "The 90's band." All music from when I was growing up and what I listen to now. There also wasn't a cover to get in, which was great. You order your food at the counter and wait for your buzzer to go off. It didn't take long at all. I had a Caesar salad and added shrimp. There was a generous amount of shrimp too. The shrimp had a nice sear. My fiancé got a cheeseburger and a cheese dog, which he said was just okay. My mom enjoyed her coconut shrimp. My stepdad didn't like his clam strips at all. Why? There wasn't any clam! It was all breading. Not one iota of clam was present. The fries it came with were crisp and had some good flavor though. Drinks were a little pricey, but that's expected. My fiancé said the men's bathroom was absolutely disgusting. He also said there was an attendant in there telling folks which stalls were free. This is all good, but with an attendant he doesn't feel the bathroom should've been as gross as it was. I cannot speak of the ladies room as I didn't use it. Parking isn't the best either. read more

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Had such a great first experience at Salt Shack. We came on a Monday afternoon for the August family night- they had bouncy houses, face painting, popcorn and balloon animals all free of charge for the kids. Drinks and food are ordered in different stations. Drinks were 2 for 1 until 6pm. We ordered at the food counter and then searched for an open table. The lobster roll was amazing! And the drinks were so good! Such a nice place on the beach to visit during the summer time. read more

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We hung out at the Salt Shack last Night after a nice afternoon at the beach. The place is nice, the music good "DJ Theo" drinks good, we didn't try the food cause we were too busy dancing. Service was good and fast. We danced the night away, everyone had a good times we'll def come back. Go check out this place guys! We need more spots like this in NY. read more

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Been here before . Never open when it says it will be. It's a great spot, BEACH is beautiful, just waited. Two hours for a delayed opening on a beautiful day till 3 o'clock. Walked in at three to have a hamburger and some fries I thought you told me it was delayed again because they have no money in the drawer ??? Could've said it nicely, but made it a point not to. Not coming back for food. read more

First time visiting my buddy and we go to watch his Volleyball games on a Thursday night. Unbelievable atmosphere. Great place that you can tell gets popular as the night goes on. Great waitress service and bartenders. 2 for 1 drink specials Food was pretty good. I had a chicken Caesar salad wrap and onion rings. Decently expensive but it is NY so I guess that's normal. This place had a band playing which was great and a huge outside dining and drink area as well. I would love if my hometown would have something like this. Tons of options and little merchandise huts as well. Music was hitting and Vibes were fantastic. Definitely would recommend to anyone visiting the area to stop by and enjoy this place. Overall a 9.1 read more

Great location. Food is overpriced. Lobster rolls had just a few pieces of meat. Mostly chopped onions and celery for $38.00. Drinks very watered down. read more

This is a horrible place you want to spend your money. Dirty, food horrible. Customer service horrible. There was an older man gray who was following me everywhere l was worried for my safety the whole time. This is a place where if you're underage you don't want to be or with kids. Not safe and everything is horrible. read more

The web site pictures are over 5 yrs old are the food prices the same(I don't think so) And why don't they list the drink prices

First time at Cedar Beach and enjoyed every bit of it! A staycation that felt like an actual vacation. It was about an hour drive from Howard Beach for us but we get a room Friday night-Sunday close y so we don't have to drive further and explore the town a bit. Entry for non-residents is $40 and free for Babylon residents but totally worth it. Just be sure to arrive earlier, it can get busy and while parking is ample, it can fill up. The beach itself and Salt Shack is clean and well taken care of. Salt Shack was such a lively and fun vibe. Plenty of outdoor seating on the sand with comfortable seats or picnic tables. Plenty of drink and food options. The staff are great, just overall great visitors and people all around. Definitely the go-to for weekends during the Summer! read more

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The DJ, especially the bass, is so loud you cannot have a conversation!!! The DJ, especially the bass, is so loud you cannot have a conversation!!! The DJ, especially the bass, is so loud you cannot have a conversation!!! read more

Never had the food from here but the live music is awesome and the drinks are strong. There's always a crowd here no matter the night of the week. The lights up at night are great and the umbrellas and tables make it the summer spot. read more

Came here on a Saturday to have lunch. The parking attendant wanted $40 just to get in even though I told him I was going to the salt shack, I tried calling establishment five times no one picked up. Hey Mark, I know you're going to read this ,make it make sense Why people should pay $40 to come to your mediocre restaurant? Go.... read more

Generally, a good experience... Been coming here for years, but last week they threw us patrons an unannounced curveball.. From 4-6 pm has always been 2fers.. Last week out of nowhere, this was discontinued.. but at the premium price that we pay the 2fers were appreciated..They make plenty of money from 6pm on, all day for that matter. Was there a need to take away the 2fers? Absolutely not. Just pure greed. read more

I think they are phenomenal Why 1 star? HANDICAPPED PEOPLE CANT GET FOOD EVEN WHEN THEY HAVE A CANE OR WALKER. THEY ARE told go sit and go get it yourself. I was absolutely disheartened! This person wanted to live, enjoy music, maybe meet someone. They could barely walk with the ambulation aid nerveless be told to go up stairs to get food then attempt to carry it back to a table with steps. ARE YOU SERIOUS!!! One day you will be aged, and disabled and then youll get it. BAD BAD BAD ! SAD! Its on video too ! read more

Honestly, I'm just confused with this place. My husband and I ate here the other night after seeing beautiful photos of Salt Shack. It really feels like you're at a tropical oasis! Unfortunately, that was pretty much the only best part. Not sure why, but my husband and I were expecting a sit down meal, not an "order at the counter and take your tray to a table" type of place. Oh well. My husband ordered carne asada and I ordered chicken fingers and fries with no salt, but guess what?! They couldn't make the fries without salt because they are already prepared with them on!! That's a first. The kids at the cashier couldn't have been bothered. Food was average. Fries weren't that great. The place has way too many entrances and exits that I felt like we were queuing for a ride. I wouldn't come back here again. read more

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We came out to see our favorite cover band on an afternoon when the sun had just broken out. Thankfully, perhaps because it's still before Memorial Day, we did not have to pay to park nor were we asked to pay a cover charge at 1PM. If we had that would've really added to the expense for a couple of rounds of drinks and a $16 soft pretzel that came with just one tiny cup of cheese. Wasn't digging the self serve aspect and was very surprised that there was no wait service at all in any of the open sections either indoors or out. Tables were not being wiped down in between customers yet they were not short staffed. It appears to be going for the Key West or Caribbean vibe and the atmosphere is definitely close but for the prices there should be sit down options and way more cleanliness both at the tables and in the restrooms. The metal tables in the sand could really use cushions; they're very uncomfortable the way they are. Not sure we'll return because it's too overpriced for what you get. read more

This is a very popular spot that's right on the beach. The atmosphere is pretty fun and the best part is the live music. The band is pretty good, and there's also a dj that plays in between sets. The crowd here is pretty diverse, with everyone just having a good time dancing and enjoying the music. I've been here a few times and it's always fun! The lines for drinks and food are separate and are usually pretty long. I was not particularly impressed with the food, I got chicken fingers and French fries, and my friend got a wrap with sweet potato fries. The drinks were OK, just a bit watered down. If you come earlier in the day, you'll need to pay $40 for parking, which is probably why it's so crowded later at night when the parking is free. Set your expectations accordingly and go for the music and fun beach atmosphere, and you will have a great time. read more

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Salt shack is a nice place to visit if you're mainly going to enjoy the beach. Non- resident will need to pay $40 for parking. The food was ok. I got a burger and coconut shrimp. I heard their salads are really good from other patrons. Drinks were a decent price. There is no waiter service here. You order your food and self seat. The outdoor seating is nice if not too hot. You can then walk to the beach or take shuttle. read more

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This place rocks !! Haven't been here since it was the Beach Hut and I have to say it's even better . Celebrated a birthday for a friend here recently . Weather early wasn't great so the band cancelled , but the DJ was terrific .Played requests and was upbeat and nobody missed the band . Fish and Chips Tacos Chicken fingers Chicken Avacado wrap Nachos Fried clam strips All were really great even for this sort of establishment . Yes you order at the counter and they give you a buzzer when your food is ready . It's not waitress service , but so what ??? It's not that kind of place . Mike was a bartender who I went back to several times . Quick , friendly everything a bartender could be . One negative My female companions said when using the ladies room after the attendant left that the water temperature at the sink was scalding and painful . Maybe check into that . Otherwise a great hang . read more

Great place to come down to enjoy the sunset and a cocktail while listening to live music! Truly feels like you're on vacation. read more

Salt Shack - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

The atmosphere and environment itself was safe comfortable and clean. The food was good of course I had the avocado salad with grilled chicken. The drinks were OK. It could've been a little stronger. The service was good no complaints. read more

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Food is good, drinks are great, service very good. Last night we came to see one of our favorite bands, Disco Unlimited. We drove up to the entrance and a police officer along with an employee said, "parking lot full". Ok, I'm watching cars pull out, they were leaving, but lot full. "Drive 300 yards, there's another parking lot, then you can walk it from there". I don't want "special" treatment but I showed them our handicapped parking sticker and asked if perhaps there may be an open spot for that. Nope. We drove three hundred yards and walked it back to the venue, honestly no easy task, but whatever. We finally reached the main "full" lot and counted no less than25 open parking spaces just in the lane we were walking in, so let's just double that. So I ask, do I have to tip the guy, or know the guy to park in the main lot? Could it be that they have zero communication between the cars leaving the lot and the person at the front claiming the lot is full? This is a great place but I'm not happy with this ignorance or trickery. Add to that, the main floor where the music is playing is overcrowded, yes, we unfortunately left after 2 hours because some drunk trampled on my wife's ankle. As usual, the floor above which is a great option, always has "private party" on it. So, all in all, after loving the Salt Shack and coming here so often, we're done with it and prefer The Boatyard 9 minutes away on Ocean Parkway. After all, being herded like sheep and tossed in a pen, that's not for everybody. Scott Campbell and James Bonnano are owners of both the Salt Shack and The Boatyard, maybe they'll read this. read more

Always wanted to try the Salt Shack, the old OBI. So, on a warm Saturday night we took a ride to Salt Shack to see what it's all about. We arrived just before 6 and it was already hopping. Found a parking spot rather quickly since it was early. Had no idea if it was sit down or counter service, well it was all counter service and sit wherever was available. There were several counters for drinks and food and a bar on the beach. We ordered our drinks, my wife had the Pain Killer (Captain Morgan, Malibu, cream of coconut, pineapple and orange juice) and I had a Frozen Original Margarita - Made with Silver Olmeca Altos Tequila. Both drinks were pretty good even though my margaritas I make at home are better. We received our drinks, and the food line was stating to grow so I went to the beach to grab a table and my wife stood on line for our fish and chips dinners. There were tables inside and plenty of tables on the beach. There were more room on the beach and a nice evening, so it was a good choice. Diso Unlimited was the band that night, they have bands almost every night in the summer. We hung out, drinking and eating. The fish and chips were very good, crispy fish and crispy fries. Not a healthy portion of fish but plenty of fries. Even though the band came out late we enjoyed the music. Then it was time for a second drink, my wife had another Pain Killer and I wanted to try something different, so I went with the Rocket Fuel (Cruzan Rum, pina colada, amaretto and 151 floater) It was pretty good, now I will try to make it home and compare. We continued to hang and enjoy the music, drinks and the atmosphere. By 9 PM we were there for a little over 3 hours and time to go, now it was chaotic, we went to use the restrooms and the lady's line was so long now there were women in the men's room. Luckily there was a staff member in the men's directly all ladies in the stalls and my wife said there was also someone in the lady's room keeping everyone moving like a drill sergeant. Salt Schack is a cool place to hang with good vibes on hot days with some drinks, food and music. Definitely a beach restaurant. Would return and will enjoy since I know what to expect, could be a good time. read more

Salt Shack - Cocktail Bars Near Me - Babylon, New York

lots of improvements to this place since my last visit.there are four large sitting areas one inside the restaurant another on the deck outside were there is a stage for entertainment, another large area on the beach with umbrellas and a beautiful roof deck.they also have a nice menu selection and the coconut shrimp and fries I had were good.the bar has a large selection of cocktails and beer and my rum Punch and wifey's margarita were delicious. read more

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I've been to a couple events hosted at Salt Shack. It's situated on the beach overlooking volleyball courts and the ocean. Super laid back atmosphere. Awesome place to hang out when the weather is nice. Seems like the usually have live music playing during summer nights. Food wise, they have your typical finger food. Hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, tacos, fries, and food of that sort. read more

My daughter and I were visiting Long Island . Sat beach all day - Sunday there was live music great food people hanging out everywhere and we stayed on the beach till dark. What a great place and delicious drinks, especially the rocket fuel.! The food was amazing! read more

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Cute place, food's not bad for beach food! Vibe and ambiance was great there. We will definitely come back next summer read more

Amazing vibe, great atmosphere and certainly a place to visit during the summer. Hit the 2 for 1 happy hour, DJ performance and wait until sunset for one of the quintessential Long Island summer things to do. Coconut shrimp and nachos were on the mark and I would say above standard expectations. Certainly worth the visit. read more

Salt Shack Seaside Grille 100 Ocean Pkwy, Babylon, NY 11702 (631)422-7222 saltshackny.com July 8 2023. OMG What an amazing time I had. Love band Radio Rebels. They were amazing. So friendly and welcoming. Got a chance to speak all of them. Even got introduced to the spouse and son. I danced an butt off. What a beautiful place right on the beach. Looking at their website I thought it's for 21 and older. But it's for every age. Toddlers and the elderly. Every iOS welcomed. Parking $40 - Depending on the time that you got there. I walked in and all loads of ppl in bikinis, moms with the little kids. Guess also ppl from the beach come there to clean up and enjoy the space. Food, drinks, live bands & DJ. The entire staff are so friendly and welcoming. Jen, Lauren (bartender). What sweethearts. We chat while I got my drinks. Very friendly so I did tip massively for each drink. Very responsible prices so that why I tipped big. The dance floor is huge. Twirl on the dance floor forever. Great music and nice ppl. Ronnie manager so friendly. Handsome fella very easy to talk. He offered me a free drink so I went to Jen(bartender) and tipped her $5. The security guard was also so friendly. The is definitely a place for any age to come, relax and have fun. Casual atmosphere. Extremely large space. Right on the ocean. You get your drinks or food and easily in a few steps you are on the beach. Also volleyball set up right there as well. An absolute blast from beginning to end. THANK YOU RONNIE, JEN & LAUREN for such and amazing time. Radio Rebels were amazing. I was called up and gifted a wristband and Radio Rebels t-shirt by the main lady in the band. She and the entire band were AMAZING. DEFINITELY COMING BACK. read more

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This place is fun... the food is good portion size is great. Service is excellent and the ambiance is amazing.

This is a nice spot if you want to grab a drink and listen to some live music, but the food isn't that great. It doesn't taste as fresh as I would've expected, and it gets cold pretty fast. Other than that, the vibes here are nice if you're looking for a new spot to go out to. They have live music most weekend nights, so everyone hangs out and dances outside near the band. Just keep in mind that they close at 11pm and they tend to kick you out right on the dot, so it's not a bar you can stay at too late. read more

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Salt shack is cool vibes. Nothing fancy but still fun. I love that they have a little park for the kids to play. Parents and kids can have fun. Parking is free AFTER 4pm. If you want food, you can order it at the counter and then take it to the table. No reservations. You just have to look for a table. They have a volleyball area outside. You can also enjoy the beach if u want to. I made a video review on tik tok & IG: @jessiica0204 read more

First this is not a sit down & be served venue. You go To the bar, order drinks, and carry them to your table. You order food, get a buzzer to let you know that your food is ready for pickup & return to your table. With that said, the food was good. We had tuna wraps, and fish tacos, baked clams, french fries & onion rings. Everything was fresh and complemented the beach vibe. read more

Cool place with a beautiful view of the beach and nice vibe. They have live music playing at times. I had the tacos here and they were very good. Price is a little expensive. read more