Salty's On Alki Ctrng & Bnqts

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1936 Harbor Ave SW (at Fairmount Avenue)
Seattle, WA 98126

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Salty's On Alki Ctrng & Bnqts - Seattle, WA
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Find this place best seafood in all United States vs Japan even. Tuna and Sea Bass. The two are best ever. "Ira Todd Klein"

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Not having been to this one-time seattle instituion for years, I decided to take some out of town guests here before the tour. Seems as if good ol' Salty's has fallen on hard tim...

Editorial review from Citysearch 9/24/2012

The only thing good about this place is the view. If you care to waste your money to see the view, then go for it, but the service is the worst I have had in many years. Completely incompetent staff, and management from bad food to lost reservations.\r \r We made reservations for a 7:30 dinner on a Sunday, but since we were in the area earlier, we showed up at 6:00. We checked in with the hostess and said can we please be seated at your convenience earlier if possible. It was a Sunday evening and they didn't have anyone waiting at the hostess area at all, so I thought it should be no trouble, but we were prepared to take our reservation time of 7:30 if it was a problem, and told them so. \r \r We asked to wait in the bar on the deck, so the hostess led us to the deck area where we ordered drinks and a couple appetizers. One odd thing was they made me carry this stand with a flag on it that was 18 inches high or so, and it had a big 17 on it so they could find us when our table was ready. That turned out to be a joke, since they said they couldn't find us. It wasn't busy at all, but it took 20 minutes to get our drinks, then over an hour to get our appetizers. The waiter told us he had lost our ticket, and had to ask us what we ordered. We got coconut shrimp that were way overcooked, but the sliders we got were pretty good. During our long wait, we checked in with the hostess two more times to make sure they knew we were still on the deck waiting. \r \r At 7:30, which was the time of our original reservation, we once again checked in with the hostess for the third time. We were assured it would be very soon. It got to be 8:30, and they tried to sit us at a table with no view at all. We had requested a table with a view and you would think in all that time we waited they could have found a way to accommodate our request, but we were told that they had looked for us and couldn't find us. What??? We were on your deck in your bar and we checked in three times, and you couldn't find us? We had an 18 inch stand with a flag on it that had a big 17, and you couldn't find us? Completely incompetent staff, and the manager did nothing to make us happy. \r \r So we payed $90 for crap food and a couple weak drinks and we left without even getting dinner for which we planned on spending upwards of another $200 for our party of four. I still tipped 20% to my bar waiter, even though he was also terrible. Left dirty plates on our table for 45 minutes and never did clear them. He never took an interest in us waiting over 2 hours and not getting a table.\r \r Absolutely the worst Restaurant experience I have had in my memory. \r \r We were visiting from the Bay Area, and this place would not last in San Francisco where they know how to treat guests or they go out of business, no matter what great view you have to offer. more

Editorial review from Citysearch 9/24/2012

The only thing good about this place is the view. If you care to waste your money to see the view, then go for it, but the service is the worst I have had in many years. Completely incompetent staff, and management from bad food to lost reservations. more

Editorial review from Citysearch 9/10/2012

Great views, great food. I've been eating at Salty's for more than a decade! In the summer the outdoor seating is great so I can escape the smoke of all the candles indoors. I'm allergic and get quite a sinus headache for the next day or two, so the outdoor fresh air is appreciated. more

Editorial review from Citysearch 9/10/2012

Great views, great food. I've been eating at Salty's for more than a decade! In the summer the outdoor seating is great so I can escape the smoke of all the candles indoors. I'm allergic and get quite a sinus headache for the next day or two, so the outdoor fresh air is appreciated. more

Find this place great 5/5/2011

Find this place best seafood in all United States vs Japan even. Tuna and Sea Bass. The two are best ever. "Ira Todd Klein" more

Find this place great 5/5/2011

Find this place best seafood in all United States vs Japan even. Tuna and Sea Bass. The two are best ever. "Ira Todd Klein" more

Find this place great 5/5/2011

Find this place best seafood in all United States vs Japan even. Tuna and Sea Bass. The two are best ever. ""Ira Todd Klein"" more

Even though the food was prepared well and it was delicious! 4/20/2011

This was a first time experience for me, so naturally people would think it was okay, but it wasn't. The waitress as she didn't recognize us, but I made her aware of this! Even though the food was prepared well and it was delicious! more

Even though the food was prepared well and it was delicious! 4/20/2011

This was a first time experience for me, so naturally people would think it was okay, but it wasn't. The waitress as she didn't recognize us, but I made her aware of this! Even though the food was prepared well and it was delicious! more

Even though the food was prepared well and it was delicious! 4/20/2011

This was a first time experience for me, so naturally people would think it was okay, but it wasn't. The waitress as she didn't recognize us, but I made her aware of this! Even though the food was prepared well and it was delicious! more

You come here for the View 2/12/2011

This is the place to come when you need to remember why you love Seattle (the view of the Skyline is that inconic skyline view) or when you have out of towners that you want to impress with a great view. The service is practiced and professional, I have brought guests here a handful of times and always had really professional, if maybe dry, service. The food is good, not exciting, but consistent. Always they do a good job. more

You come here for the View 2/12/2011

This is the place to come when you need to remember why you love Seattle (the view of the Skyline is that inconic skyline view) or when you have out of towners that you want to impress with a great view. The service is practiced and professional, I have brought guests here a handful of times and always had really professional, if maybe dry, service. The food is good, not exciting, but consistent. Always they do a good job. more

You come here for the View 2/12/2011

This is the place to come when you need to remember why you love Seattle (the view of the Skyline is that inconic skyline view) or when you have out of towners that you want to impress with a great view. The service is practiced and professional, I have brought guests here a handful of times and always had really professional, if maybe dry, service. The food is good, not exciting, but consistent. Always they do a good job. more

Worth trying at least once, preferably when you're with a tourist. 2/11/2011

I'm a sucker for a good view and Salty's view is about as good as it gets when you live in and love Seattle. Its the quintessential Seattle spot for romantic dinners, and they really have the whole scene down to a science. Their seafood is good, there's nothing risky or scary about their menu, and they have a few good options for non-fish eaters too. It's spendy, but you're definitely not paying for the food, you're paying for the experience. more

Worth trying at least once, preferably when you're with a tourist. 2/11/2011

I'm a sucker for a good view and Salty's view is about as good as it gets when you live in and love Seattle. Its the quintessential Seattle spot for romantic dinners, and they really have the whole scene down to a science. Their seafood is good, there's nothing risky or scary about their menu, and they have a few good options for non-fish eaters too. It's spendy, but you're definitely not paying for the food, you're paying for the experience. more

Worth trying at least once, preferably when you're with a tourist. 2/11/2011

I'm a sucker for a good view and Salty's view is about as good as it gets when you live in and love Seattle. Its the quintessential Seattle spot for romantic dinners, and they really have the whole scene down to a science. Their seafood is good, there's nothing risky or scary about their menu, and they have a few good options for non-fish eaters too. It's spendy, but you're definitely not paying for the food, you're paying for the experience. more

Very good lunch - Salmon 1/18/2011

I had lunch at Saltys Seafood last week and it was great. The salmon was very moist and flavorful. I'd recommend it. They put bacon in with spinach that gave it a nice combination of flavors. Service was very good. The gal explained the different preperations of salmon so that I could make a decision that was right for my tastes. Overall: Good Job Saltys. more

Very good lunch - Salmon 1/18/2011

I had lunch at Saltys Seafood last week and it was great. The salmon was very moist and flavorful. I'd recommend it. They put bacon in with spinach that gave it a nice combination of flavors. Service was very good. The gal explained the different preperations of salmon so that I could make a decision that was right for my tastes. Overall: Good Job Saltys. more

Very good lunch - Salmon 1/18/2011

I had lunch at Saltys Seafood last week and it was great. The salmon was very moist and flavorful. I'd recommend it. They put bacon in with spinach that gave it a nice combination of flavors. more

Very good lunch - Salmon 1/17/2011

I had lunch at Saltys Seafood last week and it was great. The salmon was very moist and flavorful. I'd recommend it. They put bacon in with spinach that gave it a nice combination of flavors. Service was very good. The gal explained the different preperations of salmon so that I could make a decision that was right for my tastes. Overall: Good Job Saltys. more
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  • "This view is not only the best in Seattle, this is one of the world's great view restaurants," says a local critic. We offer fresh Northwest seafood, Maine lobster, USDA Prime charbroiled steaks, world-famous salmon and halibut, oysters and clams from local beaches, pasta, chicken and salads. To complement your meal, order wine from an extensive list of outstanding Northwest and world-class selections. Our Saturday/Sunday brunch is a Citysearch award-winner. Join us for the best happy hour in Seattle! Experience Seattle's Best Seafood!

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    While Salty's may not be keeping up with downtown Seattle's culinary sophistication, it excels at making diners feel comfortable. Service is down-to-earth and reliable, and...

  • 7/18/2006 Provided by Citysearch
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  • Hours: Mon. - Fri. 11am - 3pm;Sat. - Sun. 9am - 1:30pm
  • Payments: American Express, Diner's Club, Discover, Master Card, Visa
  • Neighborhoods: West Seattle, North Admiral
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