My family and I stopped here after visiting the Miami Seaquarium. It was only a 2 minute drive, so it's a good place to get lunch without having to pay aquarium pricing. The restaurant is on a UM campus, and can be a bit of a challenge to find. It's also not quite a restaurant, more like a cafeteria. But the view is beautiful, and the food was pretty great. They have a good selection of items for lunch at reasonable pricing. I got a chicken Caesar wrap with tots. So many tots and SO good. My husband got the fish tacos, which were delicious. My daughter got the chicken tenders basket. It came with 4 tenders, and they were big! The fries were also great here. I can't speak to the bar, since it wasn't open when we were here. read more

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This review is specifically for SALT as a wedding venue. I'm almost tempted to gate keep this one because it's one of the best kept secrets in Miami weddings, but Aaron and his team deserve their flowers. Preparing for the day was easy. Aaron is wonderful to work with, communicative, and super accommodating. Whether we needed to bring our own little desserts or to come see the space set up for someone else's wedding, he always made it work for us. He worked with us to customize our menu and we were super happy with how the food turned out. They can do a lot in house, cutting down the need for more vendors and planning and making the whole thing super easy. For us, buffet dinner, appetizers, dessert, open beer and wine bar, linens, tables/chairs, and venue rental were all included in one very reasonable fee. They're easy and pleasant to work with, and if that wasn't enough, the waterfront view is incredible. If you come during a grad student happy hour, just know that the place cleans up into a beautiful and classy venue very easily. A million thanks to Aaron and team for a wonderful experience start to finish! read more

We found this restaurant-bar hidden on Virginia Key, and we loved it! You find the entrance to The Rosenstiel School full of oceanographers past the Seaquarium. Let the gate attendant know you're heading to restaurant or the bar. You'll find a wide open indoor dining space and bar, an outdoor patio, delicious affordable food and drinks, a fantastic view of Bear Cut on Biscayne Bay, and plenty of seating. We had fresh juicy fried grouper and grilled mahi mahi sandwiches, with smoked fish dip, each under $13! They have a nice selection of microbrews and ciders. A sign announces a wine tasting class, too! It's a bit of a walk from parking to Salt, maybe 400-feet outdoors, and up a few steps. It's worth it for the view and the food! The oceanographers can be fun, too :-) Open for lunch M-F, and for dinner and bar Wed-Fri 5-8pm. read more

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A hidden gem! Beautiful waterfront and excellent food. There's even a little beach area, which is perfect for distracting small children when You're trying to grab a bite to eat. It's not fancy, but the food is really good and the beer and wine really hit the spot. My favorites are the tuna poke nachos and the green goddess tuna dish. The price is quite low for the quality and location! read more

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Nice time out with friends for a work gala. We've been here before and the only thing was the food selection was ok. Kind of weird how this part is where they lacked; don't know if it was the selections that were made by the host, but whoa. The ambiance was beautiful and we all made the most of it, but the spread certainly needed an update. They had fish and fries, ceviche, tuna on a tostones and egg rolls with shredded beef or pork. Be careful when you're dancing on the glass floor because whoever is below will certainly get a a show. Dance the night away and enjoy! read more

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So based on the location we chose to eat lunch here after a great bike ride. It is literally the UMiami cafeteria. Yes the prices are good- it is a cafeteria! Great views but not what we were looking for today. read more

Graduate school scientific vibe meets Key West ambiance of tropical breeze, fried food, and lots of local beers on tap described this watering hole. Beer good, ambiance great, view terrific. Food -- you can skip. Sometimes they have live music, sometimes they do karaoke. Reasonable parking after 5 pm. I would go back.... And try some different beers! read more

SALT Waterfront Restaurant - Lager, breeze and the sunset - Bars Near Me - Key Biscayne, Florida

Came to Salt/Wetlab for happy hour. The Location was easy enough to find, after you know what youre looking for. All my "in the know" friends had been to Wetlab for Happy Hour and live music at sunset and I decided it was time to go exploring. We drove past the Miami Sequarium parking and entered the UM Marine Campus gate. We asked the security guard where the best place to park was. He directed us around the buildings to the right, which lead us in a U back towards the water. There was plenty of parking right in front around 430pm. If you park in the garage, thats fine too. There's a walk through to the bar. We were one of the first to arrive and ordered a bucket of beer. $20 for 5 craft beer cans and the selection was wide. You can put down a deposit for $3 to get pint glasses with the Salt logo. If you decide to take it home, its a great souvenir. If you return it, you'll get your $3 deposit back. Lots of people apparently forget, because we walked away with a couple. They were giving out free apps and they were so-so. the Brisket egg rolls were the best, but those were paid for. You'd have to try a few different things to figure out what is good from Salt. The band set up and played right on the patio in front of us. The sun was setting, the crowd was civilized and we had a great time. There were about 10 of us in our group and the vibe was friendly and welcoming. It was a great night! The only issue i had was that I had brought my pup, and that night they had passed around notice that dogs would no longer be allowed. I enjoy dog friendly places, but my pup is well behaved and tiny, so there must've been a dog that ruined things for the rest of them. Sad but ill probably not go back unless dogs are allowed again. For a one time visit, it was great! read more

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Quality Top notch! From top to bottom, from start the finish, I cannot say enough about SALT. Down in the Key Biscayne area just beyond the Miami Seaquarium, inside the University of Miami marine science center of that area, is this amazing open to the world wonderland. The quality overall is superb. Yes, I have to disclose that I was at SALT for a private event (a baby shower), yet still, the quality was unreal. From the bright setting to the view, to the food and drink, all the way to the great service, I really did enjoy all aspects of SALT. Quantity To discuss the 'quantity' I suppose I would have to talk about the size of the venue and how not only can SALT comfortably hold massive amounts of lunch goers, but it is so well set up for private catering functions, such as the baby shower party I was at on the day. Value The value of the SALT venue is excellent. From the friendly staff to the food service and the prices of drinks, all what any student or party-goer could expect is here in a great value. I intend to look into this spot for my family the next time we need a great spot in the Key Biscayne area, which should be coming up in the months to come. SALT provides a great value overall for sure. Ambiance The mood and feel to SALT of course has the perfect Miami, let your hair down, wear your sandals, and enjoy the saltwater air smell. Whether you like to sit outside on a bar stool or inside with the massive open space and clear view windows, the clean, pristine feel and white touch will set the perfect mood, whether for an afternoon lunch or a party with 50-100 close friends. Crowd The crowd is super friendly. Again, full disclosure that I did also attend a baby shower at SALT, being open to folks in the area and enjoying with the UM students does provide a great crowd experience and time. I also would add that the crowd can be split even for those who prefer the louder outdoor style with high tables and stools to then those who prefer being inside with good old air conditioning. Service Each time I either needed a refill or something different to eat, when it came down to buffet style food enjoyment, the staff was so friendly and accommodating. At the bar area, the young lady whom struggled just a tad bit with opening a wine bottle, kept her cool, was so nice through all, which resonated throughout all the wait staff and security around the facility. Parking Seeing as how SALT in located inside a marine science school that is part of UM, parking is a little tricky, however a breeze when you had great directions, as we did and which took us so close to the front door of SALT. Wow, I did not expect an easy surface lot, even the garage would have been fine, but we did better than I expected and all was well. A great touch to add to my picky ways. Extra SALT provides the flare, allure and overall clean feel that is perfect for either an afternoon lunch or a catered event. SALT would be nice for a couple's afternoon, a beer with a buddy, or just a quick bite on the run. All in all, with everything SALT offers, at such reasonable prices, I would give the spot a solid two thumbs up and a go to for sure. SYOY! read more

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Came to Salt for a private event, so my review might be a bit skewed. Location: University of Miami RSMAS campus, hidden, not easily found (I asked someone from Campus Safety for directions) Ambience: awesome! Especially for the event I was attending, most of the guests had never been to UM/ Miami in general. Great views of the water... golden hour/sunset was incredible! Food/Drinks: incredible beer selection! The bartender was awesome and met me sample some before making my commitment. The food was beyond flavorful and I was extremely impressed. Salmon melted in your mouth, steak was cooked to perfection, arugula salad had the perfect amount of dressing... I was in heaven! Staff: very friendly and knowledgeable! read more

Delicious salads! Excellent service! Incredible prices. Nice view. Quick easy Friday lunch. Not easy to find, winding your way through campus, but well worth the effort. read more

Love this hidden gem. The key west feel is the perfect medicine to unwind on Fridays. Live band is always on point. Food and drinks are good and incredibly affordable. But the view of the pier and sunset from the 2nd story balcony is the absolute cherry on top. read more

Great quick lunch. Very fast to get food. It's not the most amazing food but it's way better than mc Donald's. Menu is always fresh with new options. read more

Fully enjoyed this bar with both indoor and outdoor seating. Being on the Univ Miami campus, we got to enjoy the passionate and enthusiastic conversation from conversationists like ourselves over several $20-$25 pitchers of beer. They have a nice selection of local Floridian/Miamite beers. Thoroughly enjoyed myself. read more

As some other reviews have stated and I wish I had read before eating here, you're eating in a university cafeteria, and the food was exactly what you might expect from a university cafeteria. We saw that the restaurant had great ratings so we decided to try it, not realizing the aforementioned tidbit...and discovered later that many of the high ratings are for private events held here instead of actual 'restaurant' patrons. I had the fish and chips, the batter was good on the fish but the fish was either old or just very over cooked and dry. Fries were fine. My friends' had a similar experience with their food, it tasted either over cooked or just not fresh. We did go an hour before close, so maybe the food would've been better cooked/fresher earlier, but it definitely wasn't going to be 4 or 5 stars either way. The most important thing here is just to be aware that you're eating cafeteria food in a school cafeteria. The only real positive is a nice view overlooking the bay and lower prices. read more

Just returned from a wedding there and it was a great little site. Once turning into the complex, it was a little hard to find the restaurant among construction and the other buildings, but when we finally did locate it it was a unique little venue. Once inside there is a main fairly sized room that can be set up with tables and chairs. Walking outside the main room, you exit out onto the balcony that overlooks the waterfront and offers a stunning oceanfront view. Don't be too confused if you see signage for the University of Miami because it is housed in a building for the University of Miami School of Marine and Atmospheric Sciences. While I don't live in Miami,I think this would be a nice venue for a wedding, baby shower, bridal shower, or other event if you live in the area. Just make sure this is adequate signage to make sure your guests are directed to the right building. read more

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Amazing sunset! Wide selection of worldly craft beer. Great service! I didn't try any food, but what I saw looked good. read more

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We were thinking to visit after Crandon Park kitesurfing session on Friday and it was the only close Waterfront place and working till 3pm?? Seriously? Is that Nebraska? If you don't want to work leave the spot for someone who's willing! Closed on weekends - no comment. Fri 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Sat Closed Sun Closed read more

View is great! That's it! Food was not well prepared. Menu is very limited because of pandemic and it's cafeteria style and served in styrofoam. No beer or wine served read more

Salt has nearly 20 craft beers on tap and family sized portions of food. The atmosphere is more like the Florida Keys than Miami particularly when seated outdoors on the patio. Parking in free but you will pay a bridge toll to get on the causeway. read more

SALT Waterfront Restaurant - Friday Night Music - Bars Near Me - Key Biscayne, Florida

Salt is a very nice hidden place in Key Biscayne, with a reasonable beer and wine prices. The view is magnificent. They have happy hour with live music and excellent food court. Defenetely is a go back. read more

Great local dive. You can't beat the atmosphere or the prices. It's perfect for a relaxed and real afternoon making memories. Thanks Aaron & Jose. Great job! read more

Best view of the water in miami A hide a way on virginia key on the way to key biscayne Great food with lots of seafood Best beer prices in town read more

I think people are getting this school cafeteria confused with an actual restaurant of the same name. This is a cafeteria and it was exceptionally difficult to find. Once we realized that it was not an actual restaurant, we headed to the Rusty Pelican for an amazing lunch and incredible view! read more

Do not go to Salt. They do not have gorgeous views of the water. They do not have a great selection of craft beer on tap and in bottles that is more affordable than any other place in Miami. It is most definitely not full of interesting people that do interesting things. Their bar food is not tasty. I live in DC now and can't bear to know that more people are experiencing this terrible place when I cannot. So, please stay away - it's for your own good. read more

Yes Salt Waterfront Restaurant is a school cafeteria during the day, but is delicious wholesome food nonetheless. Prices are very reasonable, it's self serve so no tipping the wait staff, and the view is amazing. We have seen dolphins and eagle rays jumping just off the patio. In the evening Wed- Fri, Salt becomes a bar which serves some great micro brews as well as wine and liquor for great prices. The bar food is tasty and huge portions! Worth the drive over Rickenbacker Cswy. read more

This place is amazing! The views - we saw dolphins!. Also available for private events.came for a private event however online it has its regular operating hours. I want to try there lunch menu. This is truly a hidden gem. The catered food was great, the event space is one of a kind with the back drop of key biscayne. read more

Miami's best kept secret. Huge variety of revolving local beers on tap, best prices in town, gorgeous view of the bay and sunset, and tasty bar food to boot. Wetlab will always be my favorite, and the bar against which I judge all other bars. read more

This is a small cafeteria style eatery in the back the UM RSMAS building on Key Biscayne. The day I went they weren't serving food however the bar area was open. They have a great selection of craft beers for cheap (4$). There was a mix of college students and locals. I will definitely return. read more

Well, this place is a school cafeteria. We didn't stay and eat, but it looked like the view is amazing. Not a regular place. It's located on the UM Campus, in the back. Not quite sure why this is in Yelp, to be honest. Cool location, beautiful, sweeping views of the water, but it is a school cafeteria at the end of the day. Skip, unless you want the buffet style, menu of the day that schools offer. No comment about the food since we didn't eat. 2 stars because of the view. Can't rate on anything else. read more

Terrible salty cafeteria food. Disable? Don't come here. Children. Don't come. It is the colleges cafeteria but the food is really bad. I don't understand the four stars. read more

Um... At lunch it was a cafeteria with a beautiful view. Literally a cafeteria. I'm sorry but it was a cafeteria. No table service. The bar area was closed. No alcohol. The website seems very misleading. Good luck finding the place. It's in a class room building. Again - a beautiful view. We schlepped all the way to the Key for that... No one answers the phone. Etc. We left and went to Glass and Vine in the Grove and had an amazing lunch. With wine. Maybe we will try again - for dinner? read more

Bar on UM campus and it's the best place ever!!! Food is amazing and drink prices are way reasonable!!!