Best cheesecake in town and the specials are spectacular! If you're not super hungry, this is a great place to meet for drinks and share a few yummy appetizers. read more

Absolute perfection! From the beautiful floor to ceiling windows, the exposed brick and beautiful decor, you can't help but to want to see if the food can in any way compete with the ambiance! There was no disappointment. We ordered the roasted almonds as soon as we arrived at the suggestion of a coworker. I figured it'd just almost how could this be special? Well.. WHAT A SHOCK!! The Valencia almonds were roasted and seasoned with sea salt. Sounds simple enough and bland. Well let me tell you they are not. They are magical and a must have! For appetizers we had the grilled halloumi cheese which had a smoky cheese taste and the conch ceviche which was served beautifully in a martini glass. The ceviche was amazing without being salty or overly "fishy". For my entree I had the cellar filet with sinful potatoes and roasted asparagus. The filet was prepared with shrimp and crab fonduta that was just enough surf to compliment the turf. The impossible potatoes are hard to describe but I would say it's macaroni and cheese but scalloped potatoes for the pasta - in other words, INCREDIBLE! The grilled asparagus had just the right about of char to compliment the filet. The cheesecake dessert - MUST HAVE! The same family which owns Mabella and The Loft own Salt Cellar which means amazing cheesecake. Believe me you don't want to miss it! When in Columbus we typically dine at the same 3 restaurants. I am glad this restaurant will not be added to our rotation. Just perfect! read more

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Sooo good!!!! Seating, staff, food, ambiance---everything was perfect. We went for a bday dinner and will definitely return.

I have never been so surprised at how bad my meal was. The waitress was very nice and apologetic but I ordered the seafood pasta and it was ice cold. After taking a bite of a shrimp, I asked that I get a new meal, not mine thrown in the microwave. The "manager" on duty assured me that my meal would be completely remade. It came back and there was my half eaten shrimp still laying there. I will never go back because the "manager" was so rude about their poor performance. That is an expensive restaurant and their "manager" provided service that I might have expected at a bad cafeteria. read more

Last evening I got the opportunity to try Saltcellar. I ordered the sweet Vidalia onion rings, Chef's Creation, Seafood pasta Newburg, Shrimp Stuffed Carolina Trout, and Tanya's coconut cake. First thing I'd like to point out is that we did not get our bread till I asked our server if I could get some. Other parties got their bread as soon as they sat down. I didn't even get the sun dried tomato and honey butter that I found out about through other reviews of this restaurant. Attention to detail was pretty much nonexistent. Sweet Vidalia Onion Rings: 3/5 The onion rings were okay. They looked and felt like they were baked, not fried. This is not a bad thing, just an observation. The rings were heavy on the breading. I could tell these weren't freshly made because they were not warm, which seemed to be a theme across our whole dining experience there. Chef's Creation: 2/5 I don't recommend ordering this. I don't mean to be rude or disrespectful, but it's simply not worth $33.00 for a cold appetizer. It came with some pork skewers, salmon, and egg rolls. The skewers were dry and cold. The pork skewers had grill marks, yet it was served cold, not even warmed up? It just seems like they got one of thos pre-packaged meats from Sam's Club or Costco and forgot to heat it up before putting it on my plate. The salmon was a bit too salty in my opinion. The dill sauce, that was paired with the salmon, cut through the fish sharply. However, the salmon itself was cooked decently. The flesh was soft enough, but the skin was not crispy through. In all honesty, the southwest style egg rolls is the reason why this dish isn't a 1/5 for me. Main reason why the egg rolls were the best item on this dish is because it was actually warm. Crispy factor was there, but ,assuming this was made not fresh to my order, it makes sense. It tastes like chicken noodle soup. I had a chicken noodle soup MRE not too long ago and this tasted exactly like it. Seafood Pasta Newburg: 3/5 I think I had the same quality and tasting pasta from Cheesecake Factory, just cheaper. The sauce was a bit watered down in my opinion. A Newburg sauce is meant to be rich. This was not rich in my opinion. Another interesting observation was that half my shrimps came with tails and the other half came without tails. Not sure why or how that came to be but okay. The serving size of the lobster and crab meats were expectedly on the smaller size. The meats of the shellfish were a bit rubbery when eating them. The noodles were cooked well. Shrimp Stuffed Carolina Trout: 5/5 The trout itself was cooked well. It wasn't rubbery like the seafood in the seafood pasta. The skin was not crispy though. However, that is just a personal preference of mine. I am a firm believer in having the skin of the fish be crispy and crunchy while having the flesh be soft and flaky. The shrimp and bacon stuffing complimented the trout well. The fattiness and saltiness of the bacon did not steal the spotlight from the trout. I also got the spicy cream corn and the Boursin cheese and herbed mashed potatoes as the two sides. The corn was definitely seasoned, but it was not spicy. The spiciness of the corn was 100% cooked on the side of timidness and caution. The Boursin cheese and herbed mashed potatoes were cooked well. I have no complaints there. Tanya's Coconut Cake: 5/5 I forgot to take a picture, but this was, without a doubt, the best course of the entire meal. The coconut cake was not too sweet, light yet filling, and true to its name. If this restaurant were to turn into a dessert shop, I think it would do just fine. Overall grade: 2/5 I was originally going to go to "Mabella" for dinner. They were packed and weren't taking walk ins till 9:30pm. So I walked over to "Saltcellar," which seemed busy enough and decided to try it out. I should've just stayed and waited at "Mabella." This is just a overpriced Cheesecake Factory. The main issue I had with this restaurant is attention to detail. I'm not sure why I had to ask for our bread when other tables were given it as soon as they were seated. I don't understand why half the dishes we were served were cold when they were clearly meant to be served warm. It was strange to see that half the shrimp in the seafood pasta had tails and the other half didn't. The only reason why I'd come back to this restaurant is for the desserts. I don't mean any disrespect or rudeness in writing this review, but the food industry is a very straight and critical scene. I have had a lot of food from both hole in the walls and fine dining establishments that are good at what they do. They make spending $50 or $700 well worth the experience and taste of the dishes they serve. The "Saltcellar" simply lacks the dining experience and the taste of the food. Again, I would only come back here for the desserts. Aside from that, save your money and go somewhere else. read more

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Great atmosphere and delicious food! We had been wanting to go to Saltcellar for some time and finally made reservations for last night for my wife's birthday. Our server, Rikki, was phenomenal. She was friendly, smiled and helped with suggestions for our meals. We had some Prosecco while we enjoyed our appetizer which was onion rings. They were flaky and delicious. My wife chose the Cellar Filet which had crab meat and I had the ribeye. She chose the mashed potatoes and spicy corn while I had the sweet potato mash and roasted Brussels sprouts. All of the sides were cooked perfectly and full of flavor. We had enough food for dinner and leftovers for today. We will definitely be back and this might be our new favorite in Columbus. read more

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Love this hidden gem. The ambiance inside and outside beautiful. The food is great!!! Can't wait to go back. read more

Excellent options for seafood. We were a table of eight, and each person ordered something different from the menu. Everyone was really pleased with the food and the ambiance. read more

I think it is the best restaurant in Columbus. Always a good experience. Cheesecake is great.

The ambiance is nice with decorations befitting the upper echelons of restaurants in this class. Buddy Nelm's , the owner was sitting next to us so we were in good company. Food was not 5 star, small portions and relatively high prices. Our tab for 2 with a bottle of wine was 160.00. The restaurant was very busy which may account for the presentation and portions. Service is good as would be expected in nicer restaurants. All in all a 4 Star review and a recommendation to try it. read more

Cute place. Great service. We got scallops and steaks. Everything was seasoned pretty good. Garlic knots were brought out to start and they give you a lot! So good. read more

Saltcellar - Scallops - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

If you are ever in Columbus go to the salt cellar! This is hands-down one of my best dinning experiences of 2022! Nick our server was spectacular! He was knowledgeable about the menu and gave great recommendations! The restaurant itself is absolutely beautiful! The drinks were delicious and creatively constructed! The chefs platter was a protein paradise! The steak medallions or melt in your mouth tender, The scallops juicy and cooked perfectly and the oysters were fresh and succulent! We also kind of dessert that isn't pictured here but hands-down the best dessert we have had all year! I got the chocolate chip icebox cake and my partner got strawberry cake and both were to die for! While waiting on Uber I also discovered a beautiful oasis of plants around the outside seating and in the rear of the restaurant! For a plant lover this is paradise the grass was so plush that I took my shoes off and grounded myself in that moment everything about this experience was absolutely amazing! I'll future business trips to come it's definitely my place to go! read more

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Good selection of wine and a lot of fine dining options. Located in downtown Columbus, it's very pretty at night! I would definitely visit again! read more

Saltcellar - Surf and Turf with spicy creamed corn - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Had a wonderful dinner Thursday night. The ambiance was great. Beautifully decorated old brick building with warm lighting. I had the Florida grouper with spicy creamed corn. It was cooked to perfection and matched well with the creamed corn. Our server was attentive and food served in a timely manner. It was a busy night but everyone looked pleased with their experiences. read more

"Everything was pretty good, but avoid that coconut cake" Party of 4, and everyone was pretty satisfied, ordered a ton of stuff and the bill was about $195 before tip, so not bad at all, in my view. The crab cake was super good, along with the lamb meatballs. The salmon was terrific, and the person that ordered the skirt steak reported it was most excellent, although since he was not paying the bill maybe he was being nice, lol. The coconut was poor, which was weird. Maybe they have an outside vendor make it, but for sure maybe improve on quality control there. But for sure would return, we had a great time. read more

Saltcellar is an absolute must for date night or to celebrate a special occasion. The service is wonderful and the food is amazing. We had a wonderful time here and have frequented many upscale restaurants over the past several years. Saltcellar is by far our favorite. Nothing but great things to say! read more

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I went straight appetizers for dinner and couldn't be more happy. The fried shrimp cocktail was incredible. The breading was pretty light and the shrimp are huge. The cocktail sauce was very well done and it was my favorite of the three appetizers I ordered. The chowder was also very good. The grilled shrimp on the top was a delicious touch. The crabcake was legit. There was little to no filler in it it was pretty darn tasty. I was able to get all three for basically l the price of a meal And would certainly do it again! read more

Saltcellar - Fried shrimp cocktail Corn Chowder (shrimp and andouille sausage) Crab cake - lots of meat...no filler! - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Another terrific Uptown restaurant! Glad to finally have the opportunity to enjoy a meal at Saltcellar and it didn't disappoint. Columbus is fortunate to have this little gem Uptown. read more

sat at bar. friendly efficient staff. ambiance great. food phenomenal. will be back. read more

The chicken breast was moist and tasty. The mashed potatoes were too thin for me. The brussel sprouts were burned. I requested my food plated without being stacked. However, the request was NOT honored. So I had loose mashed potatoes with chicken drippings in it. Then the crispy topped mac and cheese had NO topping and I was told the chef said I must have gotten a portion that didn't have the topping which was the only reason I ordered it. It was bland and I was charged for it after eating a single taste.. BIG disappointment for me. read more

Saltcellar is a small, yet exquisite restaurant! Their menu selection is full of variety and the overall aesthetic is great. I was satisfied with my meal (bourbon glazed salmon) and the portion size was decent. I would definitely recommend going here, as the staff are friendly/helpful and the food is quality. They also have a great selection of wine. read more

Saltcellar - Bourbon glazed salmon, green beans, sinful potatoes - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

The dessert was prettier than it was tasty. Had the coconut cake. The layers were brown on the top and bottom. Overcooked each layer. Tried to compensate with more frosting. It just didn't work. The layers were a bit dry and beginning to separate. My husband did say the banana pudding cheese cake was good. I can't say the same for the cake. Had coffee with the cake. It was obvious it had been sitting for a good while. Less than room temperature and stale read more

This is an absolute must stop for a nice dinner date. The food is tops and the atmosphere feels curated for quality and hits the mark with flying colors. We came with a group of five and had no problem being seated, even without a reservation (although I recommend getting a reservation on the weekends as this place will fill up FAST). There's plenty of seating and a long bar for those of us who would've come for a drink later. I got their special: wahoo topped with a seafood "mousse" (not entirely sure if that's the name) over noodles, and it was an absolute delight. The dishes our group got ranged from the NY strip with chimichurri to the shrimp and grits, and I can say the same thing about absolutely every dish: elevated, refined, effortlessly tasty, and HUGE. We were all completely full and raring for more truthfully. Any time I'm in Columbus, I'll try and get back here for a nice dinner. When YOU stop in, you'd better get the steamed mussels. The sauce will be in your dreams, as it is in mine. read more

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Great food, wonderful drinks, and beautiful atmosphere. Have been three times for work dinners, and very highly recommend. Great steaks, seafood, dessert... and service. read more

Please take my review with a grain of salt (hah) because I had to make some modifications to my meal. If I could, I would rate Saltcellar. a 4.5, but am happy to round up, since we enjoyed the experience. Before arriving, I jokingly told my husband that a "perfect plate" for me would be a steak and salmon, but knowing such paradise couldn't possibly exist, I planned on getting just salmon. My husband and I arrived for an early dinner and were seated promptly. Upon sitting, I looked up at the light fixtures (the inverted looking lamps) and noticed that they had a noticeable amount of dead bugs in them, which casted a pretty unsightly silhouette. This is something I think the staff can improve on, but didn't ruin the overall experience. When our server asked us if we had questions regarding the menu, I made a joke about needing a lot of modifications, and she very kindly said that it was totally doable and not to fret. Her reassurance was appreciated and seemed sincere. After she returned with my husband's cocktail (smoke on the water), she listed the specials. By some stroke of destiny, one of their specials for the night was an entree with Scottish salmon, beef tenderloin, and crab stuffed shrimp. Since she had previously reassured me that modifications were acceptable, I ordered the special with lemon butter as my side dressing, and an order of asparagus and kale. My husband and I decided to split an appetizer of marcona/valencia almonds, and he ordered the pork tenderloin. About five minutes after placing our order, a warm basket of popovers with sundried tomato & honey whipped butter were brought to our table. Due to my dietary restrictions, I wasn't able to indulge, but my husband dug in. He admitted that they were the second best popovers he'd ever had -- second only to mine, that is; so he had to say it. The almonds were nicely toasted and sprinkled with large granule sea salt (which makes all the difference) and chili. While I wish they had come out a bit warm, they were a delightful starter, which we both happily finished together. Between the appetizer and our entrees, I picked my husband's brain on his cocktail; it had a chili rim and a lemon, lime, run, & tequila thing happening and felt a bit tajin inspired. He said he'd have preferred it less sweet and I would agree - but it was still a nice cocktail with interesting layers and a bit of complexity. Our entrees arrived fairly quickly from the time we ordered, which was great, because we were hungry. We both ordered our red meat medium, and while my steak was buttery, melt in your mouth soft, his pork was a touch on the dry side (as pork can often be). Regardless, he enjoyed it and the accompanying Brussels sprouts; the root vegetables weren't his favorite, and seemed to have a lot of excess sticky starch, but I cook them often at home and I make a mean root vegetable medley. Back to my plate, though: wow. I mean, it really hit the spot. The steak was absolutely delectable (especially with a touch of Himalayan salt); the salmon was perfectly cooked and seasoned, and the vegetables were downright delicious. The baby kale was a bit tart, but was likely due to my modification (I didn't add any of the butter to my meal, but they may have cooked the kale in it.) As far as the Argentinian shrimp, I didn't eat the "stuffing," but my husband said it was much like a crab cake and had no complaints. I cleaned my whole plate without feeling under or overfed, which is something I think everyone can appreciate. All in all, I think that Saltcellar. isn't trying to reinvent the wheel; they seem to be building on a foundation of staple dishes, while them out of the park. I would be interested in seeing them expand into more creative flavors and plating, but I commend them for being solid across the board and look forward to trying more dishes from them in the future. read more

Saltcellar - Stuffed shrimp, Scottish salmon, beef tenderloin, grilled asparagus, & lemon butter on a bed of sauteed baby kale. - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

This is my second time going to Saltcellar , the first time I went was on a blind date and the food was amazing . I actually went got the exact same meal I had from my previous date . The steak was cooked to perfection . When I say melt in your mouth steak , I mean exactly just that. read more

Saltcellar - Ribeye Steak (medium ) - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Visiting from out of town and decided to try the desserts from this restaurant on recommendation from another restaurant's bartender. Kameron, our server, detailed the cake and cheesecake options. I chose the salted caramel chocolate cake. Upon tasting the cake, which was quite dry and dense, Kameron revealed that the cake was actually gluten-free, which clearly would have an impact on the taste and consistency. There was no offer to replace or refund the dessert, which was clearly not enjoyed due to the amount that was left behind. On the other hand, the coconut cake and apple butter cheesecake are quite good. read more

Saltcellar - Far left: apple butter cheesecake Middle: salted caramel chocolate cake (gluten free) Near: coconut cake - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Was in town for business. Place was highly recommended so decided to try. Being from larger city was skeptical that the food was as good as the reviews. It exceeded expectations. I had blackened grouper. Some of the best quality and tasting fish I have had in a while. Sat at the bar. Service was good. Talkative but not intrusive. Good bar selection. Back in Columbus for business again, and no question where I'm going for dinner. read more

Food was good. I had the special Lobster risotto. The dish was tasty. My fiancé had the chicken which was moist. We shared the banana pudding cheese cake which was outstanding. read more

Wonderful service, cocktails and drinks. Had the crab cake appetizer (fire) and the seafood trio (also fire). Their mashed potatoes are phenomenal. My boyfriend got the mahi and my friends got the ribeye and Scottish salmon. Everyone loved their food. read more

Saltcellar - Seafood trio - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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Yay! I'm a fan :) From the service to the food, everything was great. The atmosphere is classy, but still very cozy at the same time. We got a nice two-top table and our waitress was so friendly. Top tier! I got their special, grilled salmon on a bed of asparagus, potatoes & cauliflower purée I believe. It was good! My fiancé got the seafood pasta (which was my fave), I kept eating the food off his plate. At one point I told him to just switch with me lol. Also the portions were actually very big (I was surprised) and very happy about it. We left happy and full. The drinks are very affordable. I got their seasonal sangria $12. It was also pretty big. I definitely like this place and will recommend it! read more

Saltcellar - top (seafood pasta) bottom (grilled salmon special) - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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Newly opened and space remodeled. Former location of Meritage. Great re-do of the building. Spacious open and beautiful. Visited on Saturday night soft opening week. Delicious and a full house. Everything was spot on and considering the menu is new it was fantastic. Of course Tom Jones & Buddy Nelms are not new to Cols restaurant scene! Everything was fresh, correct temp, perfectly seasoned. Pics attached. My husband had a few craft cocktails, all tasty. Nice selection as well! What more could you ask for?? Oh yes and Great Service by entire staff from the moment you walk in. Over the top welcoming and friendly is more accurate. I say this because I visited again last night for dinner and it is very noticeable and noteworthy that the whole team goes above and beyond to insure everything is perfect. Last night ...day 2of grand opening week I had grilled salmon and romesco sauce, crispy Brussels, roasted vegetables. It was delicious! Sorry no pic. My only comment is that aesthetically I did not like the appearance of the sauce which was in rows from a squeeze bottle. Let me preface by saying it was a personal chefy thing to me only! I would thin the sauce or serve it under the fish. Understand after 2 dining experiences that's the only NON positive comment I have ! My friend had she crab soup ( delicious ) and grilled shrimp which actually are like giant prawns. She also had romesco sauce, grilled veg, sautéed kale. All delicious. In summary, make a Rez and go! It's the best new addition in town for quite awhile. Well done!! read more

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Food is always amazing! Pro tip: save room for dessert and order one to go. Thank me later! read more

This spot!!!!! Amazing place for a nice meal in Columbus. The cocktail menu was great and entrees were all drool worthy.

Amazing food and brilliant service. Kameron was on point with every course presented. Must return!

We had an excellent experience at dinner and the crab cakes are the best and we are from Louisiana but have to say the coconut cake was so good took an extra piece to bring home. Our server, Hayden was super if not the best in house. She was pleasant , knew all about the menu recommend dishes and did not miss on any. If only we lived closer, will stop in every time we are traveling near. read more

Great service, food and atmosphere! Would recommend! Fire in sky cocktail and saltcellar fashion cocktail were perfect. Server gave terrific advice on drinks and appetizers. Will be back for dinner very soon!!! read more

Saltcellar - Fire in the sky cocktail, saltcellar fashion cocktail and shrimp and fondant flatbread (special)! - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

Mabella's was out of reservations and they suggested their sister restaurant, Saltcellar. We had a great time. We shared the halloumi cheese as our appetizer and really liked it. I had the salmon and my husband had a pasta. The salmon was nothing too special but it was definitely satisfying. My husband did not like his dish much, as it was a little too heavy and I would have to agree. What made me more inclined to throw in that 5th star was the dessert. We had the Saturday morning cartoon cheesecake and it was decadent but so worth all the calories. We will return here for sure!!! read more

Saltcellar - Saturday morning cartoon cheese cake - Seafood Near Me - Columbus, Georgia

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I absolutely loved this place. The location, decor, and atmosphere were the ultimate trifecta. I started with a cocktail and the delicious crab cake--very filling! As a lover of shrimp and grits, I was floored by the creativity that was serving the grits in a "puck"--I couldn't even eat both! The crispy outside and creamy inside were an amazing combination. Now, I must be honest--the grits could have used a bit more salt, butter, and garlic but that's an easy path to perfection. The key lime pie--always something I want to order but never do. BECAUSE--it's just sooo tart! I couldn't eat it but, my colleague ate his...and mine, so it's a win! I will absolutely come here again...and again...and again. read more

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We choose dinner at Saltcellar 1/11/23 on the recommendation of the staff at City Mills Hotel! What a treat it was. The cocktails were excellent, the scallops and the crab cakes were very good. We had the onion rings as an appetizer and everyone enjoyed them. If we lived in Columbus we would be regulars here! Very good food and service read more