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Salty's on Alki

3.8 (2.6k reviews)
Open • 8:30 am - 1:30 pm, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Updated 3 weeks ago

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Prosecco / Mac n Jacks with a view.  Perfect day for a beverage on the deck.
Jeff C.

Being a native of Seattle we've been to Salty's dozens of times. Everything from the Darren Motamedy Jazz Jam days that I really miss to New Year's Eve celebrations to birthdays, weddings, the AYCE Sunday buffets and more. We also will take out of town guests here for the view as it is really hard to beat. I've even booked the venue downstairs for continuing education meetings that my company would sponsor so very well familiar with Saltys. Today we felt like spoiling ourselves a bit and enjoyed a beautiful day at Saltys. The food and drink are always solid. The cod was a little dry today - at first we thought it was halibut. Must have been frozen. Yes - there's a premium for the setting and overall attentive service and today was no exception so it's a bit of a splurge but hey - YOLO, right? :) Stopped in for a beer and a prosecco for the better half and some fish n chips over lunch. Solid. Honestly the only thing that annoyed me was the 4% surcharge on top of the bill. If you're going to charge $27 for a two piece fish-n-chips just change the price to $28 and skip the surcharge for goodness sake. IMO it's a bad optic and taints an overall good experience.

Lobster and Prawn Bucatini
Amy F.

Such a cool dinner spot that overlooks the Seattle skyline. The restaurant itself gives an upscale classic seafood diner vibe. The service was prompt and friendly. And the food was delicious. For started we shared a seafood chowder which was buttery and full of seafood. Then for dinner I had the scallops which were cooked perfectly and paired with a delicious and meaty pork fried rice. The carrot slaw on top brought freshness and was probably my favorite part of the dish. My husband had the lobster and shrimp pasta. This was also very good. Plenty of seafood and a good rich sauce. Noodles cooked perfectly al dente.

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Trang L.

Sunday Brunch Buffet! I finally got to try the famous Salty's Sunday Brunch. (Reminder to make a reservation) Food (4/5) - $99/per person! (coffee, tea & sodas included) There was alot of variety! I loved the variety and there were definitely some really good dishes but personally for me it was not the seafood that i enjoyed that much, it was the other food stations that made up for it. I like the pasta and omelette bar (made to order), their dessert selection + fondue definitely makes up for it. Service: from the host to the buffet staff and our server was great! our server was attentive and very kind! Ambiance: (5/5) I do feel you're paying more for the ambiance so make sure you have some great company! :) the view was spectacular.

Beatrice W.

I have lived here for 35 years. Salty's was ALWAYS the go to spot for many celebrations and milestones. This was the place out of town guests looked forward to when visiting Seattle. I took my best friend there yesterday. WHAT A HUGE DISAPPOINTMENT!!!! The quality of the food has diminished so much, I was mad that I was 1.5 hours of my day there. The food was packed with preservatives. I felt like I was eating a salt rind. The omelette station was such a disappointment. The "lobster" looked like a giant container of shredded something along with the spinach and mushrooms. When did they put dry chicken wings on the station. Took away the biscuits and gravy, I thought it was the best in Seattle. The Bloody Mary bar, gone!!!! The showcase of the experience- the elaborate seafood selection has been reduced to corner and replaced with a spread of desserts. I got a piece of prime rib. My slice was big enough to feed a lumberjack. OH MY GOD if you are trying to reduce cost, start with portion control. Salty's use to feel like The buffet at The Wynn in Seattle. Bottomless mimosas- GONE!!!Just crappy and it was $100.00 per adult. I only gave it 2 stars because that breathtaking view of downtown Seattle will always be priceless. Please replace that disgusting carpet, it is so dirty and germ filled. If you decide to go here, buyer be aware

Cal C.

Great view and great view. Decent food. Okayish service. Will come back for a view on any sunny day.

NY Steak with 7oz Lobster Tail
Corey R.

My husband and I had an amazing experience tonight. We were celebrating a new job offer and Amanda took great care of us. She was attentive, had great suggestions and made it a special night. We were treated to dessert which ironically was the same cake we had at our wedding when we got married here 3 years ago. Over all, great food, ambiance and service. We will be back.

Ariyanna M.

Book your reservations for the Sunday brunch buffet people!! Places like this are what makes my Seattle trip one to never forget. For $99/person (for adults) you have access to all the crab legs, shrimp, prime rib, oysters and many other types of seafood that you want. They have a beautiful assortment of desserts, all that were delicious! They have chefs on line to make your own omelettes and pastas. Everything I had was fresh and cooked to perfection. Friendly staff, they really have a way with making you feel welcomed to the city. You get a nice view of Seattle's skyline over the water as well. I enjoyed being able to try new dishes with the quality of it being top tier. Highly recommend this place.

Mark Y.

Salty's in my heart and mind remains the most iconic, award winning all you can eat buffets in Seattle and the selection of seafood, main and side dishes, waffle, prime rib, and pasta and omelette bars and desserts is one of a kind. Be sure to enjoy a plate of premium hand picked Jack Bailey oysters from Hood Canal that are named after the grandson of Gerry and Kathy Kingen, owners of Salty's. Our servers were attentive and refilled our drinks and came regularly to clean up the table. The views of downtown Seattle are like none other as you sit in front of endless plates of great eats!

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Timothy H.

Great experience here! I went here during lunch on valentines. I definitely recommend coming here for an occasion because the view was amazing! Large windows and it oversees Seattle! There's plenty of seating inside and it's well organized and decorated. The service was very good! We had a very nice, helpful, and funny server. The food didn't take long to make at all. The prices aren't as terrible as I thought it was going to be. I had their Chili Garlic Prawns and it was SO good. Portioning is very good too! The shrimp was cooked nicely and the sauces on the avocado toast was very tasty. I also had their calamari which I enjoyed a lot! It is on the saltier side, but they included lemon slices which helped a lot.

Plump juicy Jack Bailey's oysters
Myhuong H.

Salty's on Alki is simply AMAZING!!! We checked in for our reservation and were promptly seated a few minutes later. The view was awesome, 80 degrees outside, blue skies. And then the buffet. Sunday brunch is a buffet, drinks are extra. Where to begin.... I walked around to see what are my choices, then I headed to the oysters. Juicy and plump, they are from Jack Bailey's farm and especially and only for Salty's restaurant, I was told. Then prime rib. Nice medium rare and tender. There were crab on the buffet too, my daughter's favorite. Pasta station, cooked to order, with fillings like lobster, crab, baby shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, etc.... So many choices. A waffle station. A hot food station but I didn't go there, eggs, bacon, sausages, potatoes,etc... a salads station and a desserts station with fresh fruits and a chocolate fountain... enough to satisfy any appetite and cravings. Our server John was excellent: on point, knowledgeable, offered to take our pictures...Juan promptly cleared the plates . There was a Photo Booth downstairs too so you get souvenirs photos printed right away for take home. And a deck outside to take pictures of the Seattle landscape. I would recommend Salty's to all people going to Seattle.

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Dawn L.

There is a reason this place is considered iconic!!! It IS!!! I made a reservation online for Sunday for the buffet! It was more than I ever thought it could be!! The photos were only a few of the 8 plates we had!!! There were so many choices, I got over stimulated at first! But prime rib, oysters, smoked salmon, king crab legs, puyallup scones, mini waffles, made to order omelets!!! WOW!!! It is somewhat expensive for the buffet, so... be sure to understand the pricing structure if you're into the buffet! Our server was so sweet and attentive to us! We really liked being spoiled by them!!! The place has the best views! Even though it was cloudy... made the city seem mysterious from where we were!! Amazing seating choices!!! I will be back!!! Free parking! Very clean restrooms!

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Meredith F.

What did I just walk into!? A feast in paradise! OMG... this was one of my family's very best Thanksgiving dinners ever! WOWWWWWW. I am not joking, exaggerating... or trying to be nice. It blew my socks off! HAHA I didn't want to go to a restaurant, but because I was making a traditional Thanksgiving dinner for my husband's family on Friday - I decided it was the best way for me to enjoy my family. I was seduced by the "no dishes to wash" concept. Side note (I later learned there were 10 dishwashers in the back that day at Saltys! Bless those people!) It was packed with a line out the door. When we left we asked if we could make a reservation for next year -- they said, "Not yet, but soon." They do sell out. They must make the entire year's income on this one day. The food- WOW, I don't have enough words. PHENOMINAL! Just incredible. The prime rib was PERFECTION! The fresh crab legs were melt in your mouth delish! I ate more oysters than my fair share. The stuffing was yum. Potatoes were important to me and of course fantastic. The desserts -- sell just see my video below. I loved the view and Emily our waitress was beyond kind. I loved her infectious happiness factor. She made our day extra sweet, taking pictures and just fussing over us. We sent a drink over to a lonely man eating by himself -- which seemed to light him up! It was sweet moments all around. We went for seconds and thirds and had a blast. The view was gorgeous. The staff was all so sweet, full of smiles and kind -- making everyone's day so bright. OHMYGOD go to Satlys! It's remarkable.

Ian M.

Well I really wanted to give this place a 5 star, the only problem was service was a bit lacking. We were living our best greys anatomy life and taking the ferry around the bay and had lunch reservations at this place. It's an easy short walk from the ferry terminal, great views of the city and the actual restaurant is a bit dated but I mean the views are what drive the diners in. We arrived a bit early and we seated after wait a few minutes, no big deal, was easy enough. We had pretty good seating in the rear or the restaurant with giant bay windows looking over the sound and Seattle. Spectacular views. Like I said the decor is a bit dated, but you're paying for the view 100%. It was lunchtime so we had the lunch menu. We started out with cocktails, wine and a dozen fresh oysters. The were absolutely delicious, like damn, I'll take another dozen good lol. Our waiter seemed to be a bit overwhelmed and took awhile for our drinks to come out; no biggie. The restaurant maybe had 10 tables sat at this time, so gave a bit of grace. He seemed rushed everytime we came to the table and once our cocktails and wine were dropped off after the oysters arrived we had to ask him if we could put our mains in before he rushed off. I ordered the seafood chowder- it did not disappoint. Full of bay scallops, shrimp and crabmeat, was absolutely delicious. Player 2 ordered the cioppino , i was barely able to take a picture before it was devoured. Absolutely taste bud tantalizing. The dessert menu was meh, crème brulle for me and raspberry sorbet for him. Nothing to write home about. For a cute date night or a great view of the city, this is a good spot to stop. Just expect to shell out a little extra for the view.

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Always good food and vibe. Staff is friendly and the views are amazing. You might have to sell a lung to eat there, though.

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For the brunch buffet, if you have a reservation at 12:30 will they immediately stop serving food and cleaning up at 1:30?

Can kids sit in the cafe bar area?

It's technically a bar therefore you need to be 21+

Have you started offering your weekend all-you-can-eat brunch again?

Yes, they are. Take a look at the menu: https://www.saltys.com/brunch-seattle/. Was just there last week and the food was great.

Are you ever going to bring back the buffet?

Do they still offer the weekend buffet?

Will Salty's Alki location have the weekend buffet brunch come back? Can you please anticipate when it will happen?

Are they still not serving weekend brunch?

Hi was wondering if you still do your Sunday brunch?

They no longer have a buffet.

Will you be open for Weekend brunches this June?

They no longer have a buffet.

Covid vaccine card?

Yes, they require your vaccination card, its King County

When and how much for oyster happy hour? (If you guys still have it). Thanks!

Thursday for happy hour they have one dollar shucks

Is the Sunday buffet brunch back?

No :( still menu service only

I enjoy hot crab as well as cold. Will both types be available on the buffet?

yeah they have both hot and cold crab. They have the boiled and iced crab legs and they have a chiopino like crab dish and another set of legs near the oysters section that are nice and hot. Or you can do what I do. I take all the meat out go to… 

Wondering how much are we supposed to tip for the Sunday brunch buffet? It's $143 for two people after tax

For breakfast & lunch I would tip 15% myself, assuming the service was good. Dinner is 20%.

Does the weekend brunch come with any drinks?

Yes. Brunch price includes regular basis beverages like coffee, OJ and water. If you want sparkling water or alcoholic beverages or cocktail (or non alcoholic cocktails) those are separately charged.

How much is the Sunday brunch?

Its on their website yo. Adults (14years+): $62.99. Teens (9-13years): $29.99. Kids (5-8yrs): $14.99. Children under 4 are free. Seniors (65years+): $54.99. Saturday brunch is slightly cheaper for adults at $57.99, with no senior discounts.

Are dogs allowed in the restaurant?

Dogs are not allowed in the restaurant and I've never seen a dog outside on the patio.

Is Sunday brunch good for solo diners? Maybe at the bar?

I don't think they have the bar open for Sunday Brunch . Which yea, is to bad!

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