Salty's On Alki Ctrng & Bnqts

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

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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...

Washed up and tired, worst brunch experience... 7/18/2007

We will not be back!!! We made reservations as recommended for Brunch last weekend. When we arrived 5 minutes early, we were told that it would be half an hour wait. So we waited, waited and waited. No offering of water or anyting in that heat!!! The staff seemed to be running around, never engaging and annoyed with everyone who was there. When we finally satt down to try and eat, the majority of the food was cold, my wife asked the server if we could heat up the food on our plates in the microwave, and he seemed put out by the request. Cold and bland food shouldn't even be nominated for the best of!!!! The restaurant is dirty, dusty and needs some desparate attention to detail. The area where the buffet is located is covered with grease and just gross. For that much money, we'd rather battle the tourists on the waterfront in some of the newer restaurants..... Pros: Watching teh chaos.... Cons: Having to endure the chaos... more

Brunch is great but Dinner is even better! 7/17/2007

I've been going to Salty's for Brunch for many years. My family just loves it. My husband isn't much of a seafood fan but that doesn't stop him from enjoying it just as much as the rest of us. There are so many fresh choices, YUM! I recently decided to try them out for dinner. It was even better than brunch. Service was perfect, as usual, not snobby or corny. The view was of course amazing but the food.... Fantastic! I had these seared scallops that blew me away. So good I went back the next week because I had to have them again. Skip the coconut prawn app, because you can get those anywhere. Oh and if it's still on the specials menu, you have to try the gazpacho with Dungeness crab!! I?ll be back for more of that too! more

Washed up and tired, worst brunch experience... 7/17/2007

We will not be back!!! We made reservations as recommended for Brunch last weekend. When we arrived 5 minutes early, we were told that it would be half an hour wait. So we waited, waited and waited. No offering of water or anyting in that heat!!! The staff seemed to be running around, never engaging and annoyed with everyone who was there. When we finally satt down to try and eat, the majority of the food was cold, my wife asked the server if we could heat up the food on our plates in the microwave, and he seemed put out by the request. Cold and bland food shouldn't even be nominated for the best of!!!! The restaurant is dirty, dusty and needs some desparate attention to detail. The area where the buffet is located is covered with grease and just gross. For that much money, we'd rather battle the tourists on the waterfront in some of the newer restaurants..... Pros: Watching teh chaos.... Cons: Having to endure the chaos... more

Great view, good food 7/17/2007

We went to Salty's for the first time this past weekend and had a great time. The view is amazing, everything from the Columbia Tower to the Space Needle sits across the bay. The service was earnest, well-timed. The food was very good- in fact, we were expecting something standard like a McCormick and Schmick's but found some really inventive dishes that delivered. With so many great places to frequent for dinner in Seattle, we rarely return to the same place in the same season. For Salty's, we will make an exclusion! more

Great view, good food 7/17/2007

We went to Salty's for the first time this past weekend and had a great time. The view is amazing, everything from the Columbia Tower to the Space Needle sits across the bay. The service was earnest, well-timed. The food was very good- in fact, we were expecting something standard like a McCormick and Schmick's but found some really inventive dishes that delivered. With so many great places to frequent for dinner in Seattle, we rarely return to the same place in the same season. For Salty's, we will make an exclusion! more

Great view, good food 7/17/2007

We went to Salty's for the first time this past weekend and had a great time. The view is amazing, everything from the Columbia Tower to the Space Needle sits across the bay. The service was earnest, well-timed. The food was very good- in fact, we were expecting something standard like a McCormick and Schmick's but found some really inventive dishes that delivered. With so many great places to frequent for dinner in Seattle, we rarely return to the same place in the same season. For Salty's, we will make an exclusion! more

Great view, good food 7/16/2007

We went to Salty's for the first time this past weekend and had a great time. The view is amazing, everything from the Columbia Tower to the Space Needle sits across the bay. The service was earnest, well-timed. The food was very good- in fact, we were expecting something standard like a McCormick and Schmick's but found some really inventive dishes that delivered. With so many great places to frequent for dinner in Seattle, we rarely return to the same place in the same season. For Salty's, we will make an exclusion! more

Salty's is synonymous with Seattle! 7/16/2007

Salty's may be known for its view and seafood but it's the friendly wait staff that have my husband and I and our friends and familes coming back time and again. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome and special. We bring our daughters here for their birthday year after year. We entertain business clients (great way to schmooze a client). We bring friends and neighbors. If someone doesn't like seafood, they have steaks, salads, pasta (which turns into a vegetarian dish easily, just ask). It's really got everything. (If you don't see what you want be sure to ask. If you have any issues, just let a manager know!) We especially like the way they include wine suggestions on their daily fresh sheet. Very nice touch. Our daughters really love the white chocolate cake they serve free for birthdays (and balloons to boot). It's definitely THE place to take out-of-town visitors which means it can get crowded and busy during the summer, but it's worth the wait (just be sure to make reservations). There's just no better place to show off Seattle and it's incredible location on Elliott Bay with the mountains in the background. And they have the "Nordstrom" friendliness and we'll take care of everything mindset. Salty's is synonymous with Seattle! We always vote for Salty's during the Citysearch annual vote. They so deserve it! Pros: Salty's is synonymous with Seattle! Cons: Make reservations in advance! more

Salty's is synonymous with Seattle! 7/16/2007

Salty's may be known for its view and seafood but it's the friendly wait staff that have my husband and I and our friends and familes coming back time and again. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome and special. We bring our daughters here for their birthday year after year. We entertain business clients (great way to schmooze a client). We bring friends and neighbors. If someone doesn't like seafood, they have steaks, salads, pasta (which turns into a vegetarian dish easily, just ask). It's really got everything. (If you don't see what you want be sure to ask. If you have any issues, just let a manager know!) We especially like the way they include wine suggestions on their daily fresh sheet. Very nice touch. Our daughters really love the white chocolate cake they serve free for birthdays (and balloons to boot). It's definitely THE place to take out-of-town visitors which means it can get crowded and busy during the summer, but it's worth the wait (just be sure to make reservations). There's just no better place to show off Seattle and it's incredible location on Elliott Bay with the mountains in the background. And they have the ""Nordstrom"" friendliness and we'll take care of everything mindset. Salty's is synonymous with Seattle! We always vote for Salty's during the Citysearch annual vote. They so deserve it! Pros: Salty's is synonymous with Seattle! Cons: Make reservations in advance! more

Salty's is synonymous with Seattle! 7/16/2007

Salty's may be known for its view and seafood but it's the friendly wait staff that have my husband and I and our friends and familes coming back time and again. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome and special. We bring our daughters here for their birthday year after year. We entertain business clients (great way to schmooze a client). We bring friends and neighbors. If someone doesn't like seafood, they have steaks, salads, pasta (which turns into a vegetarian dish easily, just ask). It's really got everything. (If you don't see what you want be sure to ask. If you have any issues, just let a manager know!) We especially like the way they include wine suggestions on their daily fresh sheet. Very nice touch. Our daughters really love the white chocolate cake they serve free for birthdays (and balloons to boot). It's definitely THE place to take out-of-town visitors which means it can get crowded and busy during the summer, but it's worth the wait (just be sure to make reservations). There's just no better place to show off Seattle and it's incredible location on Elliott Bay with the mountains in the background. And they have the "Nordstrom" friendliness and we'll take care of everything mindset. Salty's is synonymous with Seattle! We always vote for Salty's during the Citysearch annual vote. They so deserve it! Pros: Salty's is synonymous with Seattle! Cons: Make reservations in advance! more

Salty's is synonymous with Seattle! 7/15/2007

Salty's may be known for its view and seafood but it's the friendly wait staff that have my husband and I and our friends and familes coming back time and again. They go out of their way to make you feel welcome and special. We bring our daughters here for their birthday year after year. We entertain business clients (great way to schmooze a client). We bring friends and neighbors. If someone doesn't like seafood, they have steaks, salads, pasta (which turns into a vegetarian dish easily, just ask). It's really got everything. (If you don't see what you want be sure to ask. If you have any issues, just let a manager know!) We especially like the way they include wine suggestions on their daily fresh sheet. Very nice touch. Our daughters really love the white chocolate cake they serve free for birthdays (and balloons to boot). It's definitely THE place to take out-of-town visitors which means it can get crowded and busy during the summer, but it's worth the wait (just be sure to make reservations). There's just no better place to show off Seattle and it's incredible location on Elliott Bay with the mountains in the background. And they have the "Nordstrom" friendliness and we'll take care of everything mindset. Salty's is synonymous with Seattle! We always vote for Salty's during the Citysearch annual vote. They so deserve it! Pros: Salty's is synonymous with Seattle! Cons: Make reservations in advance! more

An Absolute Must!!!!!! 7/13/2007

Salty's on Alki is an absolute must! My friends and I were there last night on the deck and had the time of our lives! We had incredible food..don't miss the halibut oscar..YUM!!! The desserts are to die for!!!! Great drinks, great food, great service, great time! Our server, Patrick, was the best! He never missed a beat, from beginning to end... great menu suggestions and his fantastic personality, he made the night fun and fabulous!. We can't wait to go back next week for another fun time! Thanks for a great time Salty's, from a true fan!! more

An Absolute Must!!!!!! 7/13/2007

Salty's on Alki is an absolute must! My friends and I were there last night on the deck and had the time of our lives! We had incredible food..don't miss the halibut oscar..YUM!!! The desserts are to die for!!!! Great drinks, great food, great service, great time! Our server, Patrick, was the best! He never missed a beat, from beginning to end... great menu suggestions and his fantastic personality, he made the night fun and fabulous!. We can't wait to go back next week for another fun time! Thanks for a great time Salty's, from a true fan!! more

An Absolute Must!!!!!! 7/13/2007

Salty's on Alki is an absolute must! My friends and I were there last night on the deck and had the time of our lives! We had incredible food..don't miss the halibut oscar..YUM!!! The desserts are to die for!!!! Great drinks, great food, great service, great time! Our server, Patrick, was the best! He never missed a beat, from beginning to end... great menu suggestions and his fantastic personality, he made the night fun and fabulous!. We can't wait to go back next week for another fun time! Thanks for a great time Salty's, from a true fan!! more

An Absolute Must!!!!!! 7/12/2007

Salty's on Alki is an absolute must! My friends and I were there last night on the deck and had the time of our lives! We had incredible food..don't miss the halibut oscar..YUM!!! The desserts are to die for!!!! Great drinks, great food, great service, great time! Our server, Patrick, was the best! He never missed a beat, from beginning to end... great menu suggestions and his fantastic personality, he made the night fun and fabulous!. We can't wait to go back next week for another fun time! Thanks for a great time Salty's, from a true fan!! more

Avoid the Tourist Trap!!! 7/10/2007

After reading some of the reviews on this site, we decided to check it out while in town last weekend. We should have listened to the real ones on the second page!!! The front desk was extremely rude, even though we were only 5 minutes early for our reservation, they made us wait another 20 minutes, didn't even offer for us to sit in the bar. The server was unapologetic about our wait and seemed put out that we were trying to get a view, but were stuck in the corner next to a loud server hangout... The steak was overcooked, ordered medium rare and was sent out well done, so much for Prime Beef. When the second steak came out, they simply dropped it and ran, hoping it was correct.... They seem so stuck in the 70's with some of their food, the fried fish martini was horrible, cold and left much to be desired. The chowder was a saving grace. The black pepper sauce on our salmon was way too overpowering and why blacken the best fish in the water, Yukon salmon? The spice was awful. Pros: Chowder Cons: Everything else.... more

Avoid the Tourist Trap!!! 7/10/2007

After reading some of the reviews on this site, we decided to check it out while in town last weekend. We should have listened to the real ones on the second page!!! The front desk was extremely rude, even though we were only 5 minutes early for our reservation, they made us wait another 20 minutes, didn't even offer for us to sit in the bar. The server was unapologetic about our wait and seemed put out that we were trying to get a view, but were stuck in the corner next to a loud server hangout... The steak was overcooked, ordered medium rare and was sent out well done, so much for Prime Beef. When the second steak came out, they simply dropped it and ran, hoping it was correct.... They seem so stuck in the 70's with some of their food, the fried fish martini was horrible, cold and left much to be desired. The chowder was a saving grace. The black pepper sauce on our salmon was way too overpowering and why blacken the best fish in the water, Yukon salmon? The spice was awful. Pros: Chowder Cons: Everything else.... more

Avoid the Tourist Trap!!! 7/10/2007

After reading some of the reviews on this site, we decided to check it out while in town last weekend. We should have listened to the real ones on the second page!!! The front desk was extremely rude, even though we were only 5 minutes early for our reservation, they made us wait another 20 minutes, didn't even offer for us to sit in the bar. The server was unapologetic about our wait and seemed put out that we were trying to get a view, but were stuck in the corner next to a loud server hangout... The steak was overcooked, ordered medium rare and was sent out well done, so much for Prime Beef. When the second steak came out, they simply dropped it and ran, hoping it was correct.... They seem so stuck in the 70's with some of their food, the fried fish martini was horrible, cold and left much to be desired. The chowder was a saving grace. The black pepper sauce on our salmon was way too overpowering and why blacken the best fish in the water, Yukon salmon? The spice was awful. Pros: Chowder Cons: Everything else.... more

TERRIBLE SERVICE TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE 7/9/2007

went to saltys for a casual dinner on a hot sunny day, view was great but other than that nothing else was, limited menu, terrible service (took 15 mins to have a seat while they were slow and 30 mins for a glass of water and a hi from our waiter) we did not order after this, we went across the water to Anthony's on pier 66 where I WOULD STRONGLY STRONGLY RECCOMMEND OVER SALTYS ANY DAY more

TERRIBLE SERVICE TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE 7/9/2007

went to saltys for a casual dinner on a hot sunny day, view was great but other than that nothing else was, limited menu, terrible service (took 15 mins to have a seat while they were slow and 30 mins for a glass of water and a hi from our waiter) we did not order after this, we went across the water to Anthony's on pier 66 where I WOULD STRONGLY STRONGLY RECCOMMEND OVER SALTYS ANY DAY 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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