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    SALT Waterfront Restaurant

    3.9 (33 reviews)
    ModerateBars, New American
    Closed 11:30 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Live music
    Loud
    Casual
    Good for kids

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    Tuna poke nachos
    Olga S.

    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!

    a platter of nachos
    Mel E.

    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!

    Lager, breeze and the sunset
    Sergio M.

    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!

    Hanging out with the UYE's for happy hour.
    Jen W.

    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!

    Private catered event. SALT Style.
    Michael S.

    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!

    View of waterfront.
    Nicole S.

    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.

    James H.

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

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

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