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Salty’s on Alki Beach

1936 Harbor Ave SW, Seattle, WA, 98126
  • (206) 937-1600
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  • Roni B.

    my brother-n-law brought us here for dinner!! great pick!! the view was amazing at night!! we didn't have reservations but we were seated within 10 minutes. we browsed the menu...so much to choose from...so little time. lol we ordered the ocean trio for the table (dungeness crab cake, fried monterey bay calamari & coconut-crusted prawns)....the crab cake was definitely more crab than cake....which was the best lol. the calamari was seasoned the best & so fresh!! the prawns...now these were jumbo prawns lol great flavor. i ordered salty's seafood pasta (jumbo prawns, dungeness crab, sea scallops. lemon mascarpone & shaved parmesan)...now normally i'm not a big fan of seafood in pasta...but they did this right!! the scallops were my favorite....even though i'm not a fan of spicy food.....i kinda think this may have been even better with a hint of spice but even without...it was yummy to my tummy lol my wife ordered the northwest seafood paella (wild salmon, prawns, clams, alaskan cod, smoked chicken & house-made sausage dirty rice!! now she's a very picky eater...so scratch the wild salmon & clams & had extra prawns!! i tried a little bit and the flavor was great...i'm just not a fan of all of these items mixed together lol my brother-n-law had the alaskan ling cod oscar (dungeness crab, grilled asparagus, tarragon-infused hollandaise!! i took his word for it that is was delish...as by this time...i was stuffed lol the service, the food & the view were all my excellent & the best!! we will definitely be back here!!

    (5)

  • Susan B.

    We came for a Sunday brunch. It was nice and they had a nice variety and selection. I love the crab that they have and it is very fresh however the only thing I noticed since I am a huge crab lover is that they had to restock the crab so often that they were bringing out partially frozen crab so it was really wet when you when to crack it and you almost needed to lay the crab on towels to dry the crab out first before eating it. Other than that it was good.

    (4)

  • Jay P.

    View across the water, seeing the 12th man lid up. Food was great. Waitress was great. Sold my left liver to pay for the meal but I will sell the other one to come back LOL. (shhh...I know it's kidney)

    (5)

  • Katie C.

    I took my daughter here for her 15th birthday and I was hoping they would've at least wished her a happy birthday, but they did not:( I was very disappointed, because I told a few different people and they never even mentioned it:( The food was fantastic, my daughter had clams, chowder, the whole crab and the chocolate cake (she loved it). Her friend had the kind salmon, coconut prawns and tiramisu (loved it as well). I had the Kumamotos, and Ahi tuna... The oysters were fabulous, but I had asked the server to leave out the sausage in my rice (I don't eat red meat), and I took a huge bite with two peices of sausage that made me sick for the rest of my trip in Seattle (I hadn't had red meat in over 10 years). Food allergies and special diets are very important to ones health and body function. After spending close to $350 for our meal, I was disappointed to be sick afterward, and even more so that they didn't acknowledge my daughters very important day:( I would say I would go back, because the view and most of our food was great, but I felt like they were less concerned with their guests.

    (2)

  • Jason B.

    Unbeatable view... and you'll pay for it. The service is good, but a bit to familiar (think TGI Friday's with white linens and no "flare"). The menu and the food are decent as long as you except paying 30-40% over it's market value on account of the view.

    (3)

  • Missy C.

    Was in Seattle for a trip, of course needed to try a seafood buffet. Was there for the Saturday brunch. Called in advance for reservation, still had to wait a while before being seated. Wasn't as much yummy seafood as I expected. But really a great variety of choices, meat, chef there order to cook, dessert, hot plate foods, etc. What I remembered most was the dessert section, it seemed to be the biggest section of selections in the buffet. Its a great place for dating, anniversaries, as you can slowly talk, take your time eating, grab something to munch on and keep the conversation going. As it brings a great view of the Seattle ocean view from most seatings in the restaurant. Since it has split levels, it provides the customers to enjoy their great scenic spot offered. A westernized buffet.

    (3)

  • Tma Y.

    Great view of alki beach. Comfortable and professional service. Food is delicious and fresh. And the piano has beautiful tones. Excellent choice for friends and family gathering.

    (4)

  • K P.

    i went here on a Saturday morning for brunch and it was amazing food was spot on Delicious and everything was cooked to perfection. The waiters were extremely nice and the decor was off the charts! Food was on the spot. I did like Saltys Desserts they were fresh and well crafted. I'll definitely be coming back soon.

    (5)

  • Richard T.

    I haven't been here for many years, but I was very impressed by the variety and freshness of their weekend brunch. My gf and I came here to help celebrate a special occasion with her family and I was glad that they chose to come here. For the most part you will be awed by the view of the entire Puget Sound when you are having your meal. It was just spectacular with the bright sunshine and dark blue glistening water. When we arrived for our reservation our table was not ready and we had to wait another half an hour before we were seated. The restaurant was totally packed and it would have been difficult to get a table unless you made an advance reservation. The seating was very cramped as I was almost elbow to elbow with my seat mates and it was not easy to get in/out of your seat to grab more food. One of the more interesting aspects is that they serve you a small plate of mini donuts which I thouroughly would enjoy, but I want to eat more of the buffet instead. The brunch came with many seafood selections from different kinds of crab, oyster shrimp and clams. The variety is just too numerous to name off, but if you love seafood you will definitely not be disappointed. The freshness of it all was just incredible as if all the seafood were caught right before we had our brunch lol. They also offer many of your standard brunch items like prime rib, omelette and desserts. Again too much variety to name, but you won't leave hungry and wish you had more room in your stomach to consume more. The price of the meal also comes with your choice of coffee, juices and soda. My only complaint was that our server was not very quick to pick up our used plates and they kept piling up. I can tell she was very busy with many tables to take care of and was probably more than she can adequately handle. I will definitely come again to sample another round of a great brunch with an empty stomach.

    (4)

  • Avinash K.

    Sunday brunch - $50. Hugee spread, definitely worth it. I would'nt go there often but definitely once atleast. You can spend hours atleast 2-3 slowly eating and enjoying the view.

    (4)

  • Don O.

    This restaurant has officially become a tourist trap, and destination for those not concerned with fine cuisine, or great customer service. Definitely for out-of-towners who really wouldn't know what a fine dining experience should be. Salty's used to be our first choice for out-of-town guests, and recommendation for our customers. It has severely gone downhill, and it shows not only in the lackluster food, but in the quality of the staff. If you're looking for a great fine dining experience with a view, skip this place and try places such as Palisade, Aqua, or Anthony's Shilshole.

    (1)

  • Michelle Y.

    Crowd-pleasing views of the Seattle skyline across the bay, tanks filled with sea critters, expansive seafood available-in-Chinese menu -- everything claimed to be sustainable, and cute & perky service. We brought the boyfriend's parents here on a Friday night, which was busy but not frenzied. Booked on Open Table several hours prior, and ended up being in the bar section, set back from the picture windows but still breathtaking. Food was tasty and ranged from reasonably priced sides to all-out seafood adventures. There were small missteps here and there but nothing that ruined the evening. The dining area lighting after sunset was probably an oversight or blown fuse -- by dusk we could no longer see what we were eating and were squinting at our dessert menus! The evening ended up feeling like a mishmash of fine dining and unpretentious napkin-in-your-collar seafood, which was fine for the moment. Next time we may aim for a tableclothed windowside table and/or return for brunch. Free valet parking if you follow the signs to the right upon entering. Limited vegetarian options on the menu, but our server kindly explained what they could modify when we asked (tomato risotto side, veg sushi roll, mashed potatoes, truffle fries, roaster brussel sprout, and pasta options).

    (3)

  • Lucas R.

    We had a great time here recently. The people were exceptional. Good, down-to-earth service. Very friendly and they don't take themselves too seriously. I like a place with great food, a spectacular view (I still dont know a cooler spot where you can take in the entire Seattle skyline), and a comfortable atmoshpere. You should just relax and enjoy a great dinner. We tried the bisque, mahi mahi with pineapple chutney, coconut rice wrapped in banana leaves, and chicken over potatoes. These are simple dishes but all were all were perfect. We ended the night with a fun dessert sampler and it was at this point we realized the chef was a genius. There was Earl Gray chocolate truffles, carmel, rasberry cookie, and a fun mix of candies. They have a diverse wine selection and paired easily with dinner.

    (5)

  • Susan B.

    We were very impressed with the brunch on Sunday. The selection was amazing and everything was fabulous. The service was great. We were seated in a wonderful spot right at the window. It couldn't have been better. We will be back!!

    (5)

  • John W.

    I love coming to Salty's every time I'm in Seattle. The view of downtown, particularly at sunset, is second to none. Be sure to request a window seat. The food is consistently good. This trip I had the halibut wrapped in bacon....excellent. The service was good and the servers are very knowledgable. A solid choice for dinner.

    (4)

  • Devina G.

    We ( my twin and i ) celebrated our 24th here this past Friday. Not too fond of the decor, BUT, I liked the dressy attire ambience. We were only a party of 5 and we reserved our res a month in advance, so we were hoping to sit right by the windows. Instead we were seated at the booth next to the window tables. Not bad for the city viewing but not good for pictures lol. what we ordered: we ordered two specialty drinks with vodka, hibiscus, lavender and something else. A bit strong for my taste. I couldn't finish. Starters- the Cold Northwest Seafood starters. it consisted of Bering Sea Red King Crab, California Sushi Roll, Puget Sound Oysters, Dungeness Crab, Poached Prawns, Gerard and Dominique Lox, Vancouver Clams. We ordered the large for $85 and it was waaaay too much. Only came with 4 oysters =(. Make sure to ask for cocktail sauce for the shrimp. The CA roll was one of the best CA roll I've ever tasted. Dinner- Red Miso Glazed Black Cod (my order) Spiced Rice, Crunchy Green Beans, Fried Garlic Sauce. It was delicious! Sitka Sound Halibut Oscar Stuffed with Dungeness Crab and Chèvre Cheese, Jumbo Asparagus, Sauce Bearnaise. I thought it tasted bland and my family agreed the cod was better. Pepper-Crusted New Yorker-gf 14-oz. Cut, Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes, Rogue River Blue Cheese, Demi-Glace. This was really good too. Dad and sis both ordered this and enjoyed it much. Since it was our Birthdays, we were given some white almond cake? lol Idk what it was but I loved it! not too sweet and light frosting with white chocolate shavings. yummy. Overall, it was a great experience and we had a blast on our birthday.

    (4)

  • David B.

    TO DIE FOR/OF!!! Salty's Sunday Brunch Buffet is as good as any cruise ship layout - Dungenous crab, snow crab, oysters, clams, shrimp, salmon, chowder, salads, omelets, cheeses/crackers, Bloody Mary bar, prime rib, a delectable dessert bar, a fruit bar with fountains of molten chocolate and caramel (MMMM!!!), and all with one of the best vistas of downtown Seatlle! True, you may find better seafood dishes; but, with the extensive variety of the spread, you will not go unsatiated. In fact, the wonderful wait staff encourages you to "take your time... try EVERYTHING." And, when you do, you may very well burst! Skip the "thin mint" and recover on a long leisurely stroll along Alki Beach.

    (5)

  • Farooq K.

    We were visiting from the SF Bay Area and a local friend suggested the place. If you haven't been to this place, the approach is kind of iffy and you start to second guess where you are headed. But once we arrived, everything changed. We had Sat brunch and it was simply fantastic. Great views, awesome food and impeccable service. I think this is the best buffet brunch we have ever had. My wife loved the pasta (cooked right there in front of you), me and my dad loved the prime rib and my mom fell in love with the seafood. There were 30 desserts to choose from, so you have plenty to select from. Go there empty stomach - otherwise you won't be able to do full justice. It was a bit pricey though -- our bill was in the $55-60 per head range.

    (5)

  • Daniel C.

    A huge seafood restaurant located next to the beach with an amazing, unobstructed view of the entire neon-lit skyline of Seattle. I lived here for over twenty years before moving to California but never really appreciated how beautiful Seattle is. Plus, I never had the luxury of eating much of the local seafood either (probably because I was a student of limited means back then!) Salty's offers a broad menu of local steelhead, dungeness crab, and ling cod prepared in various ways. They offer the usual surf and turf options too and have a long wine/cocktail menu too. As you walk inside you get flanked on the right by a very busy open kitchen and to the left by bottles of liquor in their bar. Our party of three had a wonderful experience - excellent ambiance, service, and food. Appetizers: The Ocean Trio can easily feed three and is nicely presented with calamari with chiptle mayo, coconut shrimp with chili-oil, and dungeness carb cake that was virtually all crab and little filler. Cocktails: I ordered the Ginger Pear Fizz - good to have a bit of acidity with the fried appetizers and to clear the taste buds! Main Courses: Their simpest preparations (Mixed Grill) has brochettes of steelhead, large sea scallops, tiger shrimp that are simply seasoned and grilled. For folks who want to enjoy seafood for its intrinsic taste, this is a good option! They come with brocollini and some roasted potatoes too. They also have more elaborate options, like the special grilled steelhead on top of asparagus risotto. The fish was grilled perfectly while the risotto was flawless - my wife normally dislikes risotto since its a bit too rich for her, but Salty's version seemed lighter, smoother, and packed with complex flavors. Our other dinner guest had the classic, Dungeness Mac and Cheese and she realy liked that too! Desserts: We shared the Tres Leches, which is basically a Latin American sponge cake that's soaked in three kinds of milk - whole, condensed, and evaporated. Salty's version also added rum and a nice addition of kiwi and strawberry too. We ordered two black coffees to help wash it all down. Salty's also has very good coffee - strong bold dark roast, with bitter taste helping us balance the sweetness of the dessert. Will definitely keep this place on my list whenever I get a chance to come back to Seattle!

    (5)

  • Chi P.

    Excellent services. Very nice view. Celebrated my birthday here and completely satisfied with the food. The waiter was very helpful and friendly.

    (5)

  • Stephanie T.

    I'd like to think I'm somewhat of a buffet connoisseur. I even have a "buffet strategy" down to a science (only drink uncarbonated water/unsweetened ice tea, do a drive-by of the buffet dishes before eating, etc.). With that in mind, I had high expectations for the Sunday brunch at Saltys. First things first: the selection of food is outstanding - better than most hotel buffets and almost on par with Las Vegas. Along with the brunch staples and comfort foods like mac and cheese, there was oodles of seafood: 2 kinds of crab legs, seafood chowder, shrimp cocktail, smoked salmon platters, and, best of all, freshly shucked oysters. (For others, a highlight may be the make-your-own Bloody Mary bar, but drinking anything but water/tea goes against my buffet code of conduct.) My husband and I deployed our most tried and true buffet strategy by sending one of us to stand in the crazy long line-up for the seafood (which I should emphasize was NOT the restaurant's fault - it's just the most popular area) while the other filled plates with the non-seafood food. That way, when we got back to the table, we had a giant plate of seafood to share and our own respective plates of everything else. Everything that we ate was tasty and fresh, but a few negatives took away from how awesome everything else was. Firstly, our waitress, while pleasant, constantly got our drink orders wrong, forgot napkins/cutlery, and took forever to flag down. Secondly, while the aforementioned selection was fantastic overall, there was a noticeable dearth of salads and vegetables....all in the name of making space for the yummier stuff, but when the only salad was a Caesar drowning in dressing, your tastebuds kinda start missing the "good for you" stuff. Lastly, the desserts fell short of the Las Vegas gold standard with mostly treats of the giant cupcake/cakepop variety. Saltys is a popular place to celebrate family birthdays, graduations, etc., and if I lived in the area I'm sure it would be my family's go-to celebration place as well. For $45/person, it's steep for just a regular Sunday brunch, but it is well worth it for a special occasion. I'm ashamed to admit that for the first time in my life, I ate so much that I almost puked in the parking lot. I'm still trying to decide if that's a good or bad thing...

    (4)

  • Allen U.

    What can you say about one of the Best View Restaurants in Seattle--it's still great and the view of the Space Needle and downtown Seattle is Awesome--go for the Happy Hour to save some major bucks or not--Happy Hour--try the Coconut Prawns @ $6.00--the awesome chowder @ $4.00 for a cup--the Calamari @ $4.00--the Prime rib slider @ $3.00-or the Alki Sushi Roll @ $5.00 --a view on the cheap--Al

    (4)

  • Gina K.

    My husband and I decided this Thanksgiving we were not going to hassle with having everyone over to complain and insult various family members so we thought going to the buffet at Salty's was a great idea. I've been here several times for both dinners and brunch. With dinner (and a reservation) I've never had to wait much beyond my reservation time. For brunches, I've been seated right away and I've had to wait nearly half an hour before. They tell you when you make brunch reservations that you have 2 hours at the table. I'm not sure if they ever enforce that but I really think they over book their buffet seating. We had reservations for 4 pm and we were told there would be a delay of 15-20 minutes. We were finally seated at 4:45. Even though I'm sure there were circumstances beyond their control that's unacceptable, especially when you consider between our buffet price of $50 a person and a couple drinks we ended up spending just over $200 for 3 people. The food was good. They had all of the usual suspects for a Thanksgiving dinner plus some things non-turkey lovers can get behind. The desserts were fantastic. If they could just get their reservation system down and stop overbooking during buffets it would be perfect.

    (2)

  • Merry T.

    Came here with two friends and enjoyed the dining experience. The server was super friendly and offered us some free drinks. We ordered the fish and chips and they tasted okay. Great spot to spend the evening and watch the sun set with your favorite people around :) Recommended to watch the sun set!

    (3)

  • Rebecca H.

    I came here couple of years back visiting our friend that was stationed in Seattle! My friend is a wonderful host and took us to all the hot spot all around Seattle as he has been living there for years. So one of the hot spots we visited was SALTY's! We decided to have brunch buffet and I was worried I wasn't going to have much to eat being that it was mainly sea food. Since it was still Brunch i actually had a lot of choices! I can't fail to mention the dessert section- i remember trekking back and forth to try everything! We were def living the life, drinking our mimosas and enjoying the beautiful view of Seattle's July weather! A def a must go place if you visit Seattle!

    (4)

  • A M.

    Hubby and I have been to Salty's five times now. Definitely not a place that's easy on your wallet, but the food is AMAZING & worth every penny. Brunch is very busy, but everything is always stocked & fresh,

    (5)

  • Tim C.

    We were lucky to get a good table as a walk in on Saturday night. My wife's food was very good, she had the steak and prawn special. I had the halibut. y fish was soggy and the consistency of the mashed potatoes it was on. I do not believe it was fresh. I am of very mixed feelings about this place. The service and ambiance was great but for the price I expected more from a $60 special. I probably will not be back. There are too many great places to eat in Seattle to settle for this.

    (3)

  • Joel G.

    When the brunch is $45 / person, the service should be outstanding (e.g. "I couldn't help noticing you've drunk all your coffee, please have some more") rather than confused and inattentive (e.g. "excuse me, do you know who our waiter is, because we've been seated here for more than 10 minutes and no one has spoken a word to us"). Similarly, it was kind of the hostess to ask us if we *wanted* a high chair, but it would have been better if our yes answer had resulted in us actually *getting* a high chair rather than me having to hunt one down. The views are pretty nice. The food was not bad, although it was not $45 good. I came home and had a food coma and then was thirsty enough to drink about 32 ounces of water. "Why do they have to make their food so *salty*? Oh, right." But now I can say I've tried it, and next time I want a fancy brunch buffet I'll go back to Palisade or even Ivar's.

    (2)

  • Kristine R.

    We were in the area for New Years and due to the raving reviews my husband and I decided to stop by Salty's to eat. They had a restricted menu, service was visibly frazzled and rude, and dear god was it expensive! I cannot believe how much we paid for how little we got. It was all pre-prepared and luke-warm, and we were rushed out of there. The whole experience left me wishing I would have saved $200 bucks and ordered a pizza. What a West coast nightmare!

    (1)

  • Marcia E.

    Went to Salty's for brunch last Sunday. It was a once in a lifetime experience, and once in a lifetime is enough! The buffet was impressive, the service was okay, but the food was actually just so-so. There was lots of it, but the quality was not great. Our waiter was fine, but he didn't have much to do but bring us drinks and clear plates. The nicest thing about the experience was the view of Seattle. Next time I'm in town I'll forget the brunch and go for dinner and order from the menu. I hope that food prepared to order will be much better than mass quantities kept warm for brunch patrons. Way too expensive for pretty average food, but the opulence was an experience.

    (2)

  • Nicole Y.

    Great food! Even better views! Great service! Let's just say that I love this place, and their other locations too, so much that I recommended it to everyone that I met. I also worked at a hotel in Downtown Seattle so I raved about this place to a ton of people! Now that I'm back in Orlando, FL., I hope to go Salty's and see a Seahawks games every time I visit. Let's face is the food and beer is better on the West Coast in a lot of ways, and the Dolphins football team just can't make it happen but the Seattle Seahawks can!

    (4)

  • Linda C.

    I wish I had more than one stomach to chow down all he food that the brunch has to offer every time I came to Salty's LOL. Majority of the time I came here was due to some special occasions. With that being said, Salty's is famous for their weekend brunch with an unbeatable panaromic view of the Puget Sound! The setting is especially suitable for groupies to get together for special occasions:) Therefore, usually it is pretty crowded and reservation is a MUST! We came here on a sunny Saturday for my niece birthday party and even though we have made reservation, we still have to wait for half an hour for the table to get ready. The brunch came with free coffee, sodas and juice with complimentary mini donuts :) It offers a wide varieties of gourmet food; ranging from super fresh PNW seafood (raw oysters and shooters, smoked salmon, dungeness crab, alaskan king crab, peeled shrimps, and clams'/mussels' medley) to breakfast egg benedict, crepes, omelette, prime ribs, ham, clam chowder plus lots of yummy and delicate desserts and many more; just to name a few :) Every time I came home with a full stomach even though I am NOT able to try everything :( The only complaint I had was the pretty tight space and the server to customer ratio. Salty's, I will come again to visit you with an empty stomach...cya soon!

    (4)

  • Melisa C.

    Great view, thats about it! Classic choice for family visiting....great view and tons of food options at brunch including fresh oysters, pasta, chocolate fountain. However, food and management is always mediocre. While we checked in this am for brunch, we were asked to limit our time eating, to ensure all guests could be seated. How rude. Then while we sat waiting to be seated, they began cleaning up the coffee/tea station in front of us...could they not wait until brunch is over to clean up? It was loud and made us feel rushed and we hadn't even been seated. I will say that waiters are always super friendly!

    (2)

  • Tamara S.

    O-M-G. I LOVE this place! You can't get a better view of the Seattle skyline! Our server Patrick was awesome! Boyfriend and I had the paella which was very good and filling. Best mojitos I have had in a while! Mango ones were so yummy. Happy hour prices are the bizz. The sushi roll on that menu is def. a favorite. Go here!!!

    (5)

  • Elsvette B.

    Alki beach. There are lots of places to dine around Seattle and receive spectacular views, and this restaurant provides it. We were fortunate enough to have great weather the day we visited Salty's. So we sat outside and took in the amazing view. When you sit down, they immediately give you donuts. My suggestion, don't eat them. The all you can eat brunch has lots of options and it's not worth filling your stomach with cheap fillers. Nice try Salty's! Honestly, we received amazing and very attentive service. For a buffet style eatery, they were more than accommodating and at times it didn't even feel like a buffet. The food was delicious! I had my fill of seafood to get my money's worth. The seafood tasted fresh. It had the nice sweet/salty flavor that crab and shrimp should have. I could not stop eating peel and eat items. The other dishes were amazing as well, I cannot recall all the names but I did enjoy some of the casserole dishes. I didn't eat too many breakfast items since my attention was focused on seafood. The dessert options were amazing to look at but really fell flat. It was all presentation not enough substance. Overall an awesome experience but be prepared to break the bank. The bill was close to $100 for brunch for two people.

    (4)

  • Daniel L.

    MY ONLY QUALM about this place is that you must ( and I repeat, MUST) get a reservation for the weekend brunch buffet. My friends and I waited for 2 hours trying to get a table at this place on a Sunday morning and I must say we were not in the best of moods when we were actually seated. And look at me now I am giving this place a 4 star review. Think about that for a moment.... take a second... ok yeah the food and service here made up for that 2 hour wait. Our server was a very busy, but very attentive guy that was quick to take our orders even though the place was PACKED. Oh server from Saltys, I dont remember your name, but thank you for your spot on service. I hope that generous cash tip serves you well. OK on to the good stuff...the food. Now I dont know about any of you but when I'm at a 45$ seafood buffet all I am going to be putting in my belly is fresh fish, crab, and maybe some prime rib. Yes yes that bacon salmon hashbrown looks amazing and yes those shrimp raviolis look rather enticing, but dont you dare get in between me and my fresh salty's dungeness crab. I usually am not that big of a fan of buffet crab legs, but the crab here is legit. I am guilty of devouring a whole colony of crabs, but I do not feel bad at all. at. all. The prime rib was also surprisingly amazing and allowed me to consume non-discriminatory: I ate by land and by sea. The other food here was simply delicious ( from my friends that ate those filling carbs!) PRO-TIP guys: We got their mac and cheese, unshelled a bunch of crab meat, mixed it up, and ate some bombbbbbb crab mac-n-cheese. Oh the culinary fun we had at Salty's was second to none. PRO-TIP2: Those scones out in the front are amazing. But they are a TRAP. I took one on the way out after I had my fill of Crab and Prime rib :) PRO-TIP3: run a marathon right before coming here. I have not run a marathon myself, but I would if that means I could eat more Salty's in one sitting.

    (4)

  • Rebecca F.

    New to the Seattle area, I've been researching restaurants online and also reading menus for the Dine Around Seattle promotion. I actually skipped Salty's during the November promotion because I thought it couldn't be that good with a name like that; it sounded too much like a chain on the level of Ivar's. After my in-laws visited and we ended up at Alki Beach and I saw the restaurant I did a little digging and found out that it is actually supposed to be wonderful and a popular location to celebrate significant milestones like birthdays, anniversaries, etc. By that time, though, November was almost over so I figured I'd wait until the next DAS promotion... And, this was the first spot we hit in March! The 3-course menu looked wonderful and I was looking forward to trying the salmon a local critic raved about. We went on a Thursday night and the view of the city was gorgeous. We had reservations and ended up waiting just a few minutes before being seated (note: definitely make reservations; it was packed!). The best seats are definitely those with the view right up at the windows, but you can still get a good overhead view no matter where you're seated. The lighting is quite dark at night so people can see out at the city (I'm assuming). I love taking food photos, so that made things a bit tricky. I will say that the decor is somewhat kitschy, but the food is prepared well (although my mashed potatoes that accompanied my salmon weren't very warm when they reached the table despite a heated plate). The white chocolate cake I had for dessert was SO LIGHT it was a great way to end the meal. Overall, I would say that I expected a bit more from this place after hearing so many wonderful things about it; it would be a wonderful place to take someone visiting the city or to hang out with a group of friends. For a lovely and romantic dinner (like an anniversary), I would think somewhere a bit quieter and more special/elegant would be preferable. I can't rate the brunch, but I could see that being something wonderful on its own. I probably would even give Salty's a 3-star rating if it weren't for the amazing view!

    (4)

  • Liz O.

    Whoa now!! Never thought I'd order a 14 oz steak, but easily one of the top 10 best decisions I may have ever made! Loved it, loved it, loved it. In all fairness, the meat may be good - but this entree is delivered with a sauce that is phenomenal! Great cut, better sauce! Yum. I learned what "Double R Ranch" is here, and I'm not complaining! I ate about 6 oz of it. Luckily I have friends who don't mind sharing with me, otherwise I would have had some leftovers that could have gone uneaten (I am not a leftover type!) The waitress was nice, but most helpful when bringing the receipt for signature. Seems to be a common theme in WA, I'm noticing. Not a lot of friendliness until it's tip time. Too bad!

    (4)

  • kristin l.

    Brunch! YES. YES. YES. It was the highlight of my parent's visit. even though it is expensive it was worth every cent. Brunch buffet! What do you want? they probably have it! crab legs were especially delicious. a zillion desserts. the standard breakfast foods. crepe, omelet, and pasta stations. prime rib and carved ham. jackpot! The server was exceptional, and so was the hostess! We had a 5-10 minute wait for our table, but they have a cute area set up with coffee, cocoa, and scones! I wouldn't have eaten a scone at the buffet, but I'm so glad they tricked me into it beforehand. Delicious, just like the fair! ohhh and the view. This was definitely a great experience!

    (5)

  • Evita-Marie R.

    Saltys at alki has an absolute breath taking view, but sadly that's about all that shines about this place. For the cost of what you spend, you only expect the best service & food. Unfortunately, on our recent visit to Saltys we were not impressed. Our server was not too attentive and seemed pretty rushed when he took our order, checked on us or checked us out. Our food was just okay and unfortunately I found a hair in my dish. They were apologetic and remade my dish immediately, however, in past experiences of restaurants I've been to they usually take the dish of the check. In this case a manager came and apologized profusely and said we'll get you a dessert? We were they celebrating a birthday, so we got a dessert already. I expected more from such a beautiful resturaunt. In the future, I would skip this place for their dinner, prices and service. & instead Come for their view during happy hour or lunch where prices seem much more reasonable.

    (2)

  • Pixel C.

    I've only been here for happy hour, so this is a HH review. Always great service, great food and pretty reasonably priced considering how fancy-shmancy (date friendly) it is. Love the variety and tastes on the menu.

    (4)

  • Kathy L.

    My parents had never been to Salty's so we took them there for my dad's birthday dinner a couple of months ago. Prior to that, it had been years since I last went (8 years ago, I think?), so it was nice to go back. Unfortunately, the only reason I give it three stars is because of the view (you really can't get much prettier views than from Salty's!) and the service. The food was okay - not horrible but certainly nothing special. I also wish they would update their interior - the first time I ever came to Salty's was for a high school dance and even then, I remember thinking the decor and interior looked dated and cheap. While I don't think we'll be going back for dinner, I do want to check out their Sunday brunch - I hear it is AMAZING!

    (3)

  • Emily T.

    This used to be my favorite restaurant. Everything has completely changed over the last year. Tonight I met the GM, who has been there for 7 months. Now I can see why all of a sudden things have been changing. It's clear whatever he has been doing has not been a move in the right direction. Their prices have gone up, their menu has completely changed, Happy Hour is totally different and the food tastes BAD. We have gone at least a dozen times in the last year, if not more, hoping that maybe we just ordered the wrong thing, but no. I could deal with price and menu changes but I can't deal with the lowered quality. The food does not taste good. Here's the kicker - I wrote a poor review on Salty's Facebook wall. I was truly speaking from the heart as this was once my favorite place to go. I was so surprised to find their PR Director Nems reach out to me and invite me to Happy Hour. I thought it was a great gesture. I drove 45 minutes in rush hour traffic to meet this person and what do you know, they got sick AND their email was down. Sounds totally plausible. I sat there for 15 minutes while people tried to make it better, they didn't know why I was there and I didn't know why I was there either. Nems scheduled the meeting and didn't show. As I sat I watched the kitchen and was astonished to see they use butter or some type of butter in an aerosol can to spray the steak and fish. Really? Seriously? Finally they gave me some food and a glass of wine and the GM came to talk to me and went on and on about his personal resume and where he was prior, etc. Never once asked me why I was there, what feedback I had, etc. Then he left. Then I drove home 45 minutes in rush hour traffic. WHAT A JOKE. What happened to customer service? It certainly doesn't exist at Salty's, and that statement makes me sad.

    (1)

  • Hyeme L.

    My bf made reservations at 7:30 on a Thursday evening (2/14) for a pre-valentines dinner. It was fairly busy, but not too bad. We got their pretty early, maybe around 7. We got seated at the reserved time and we were able to get a table on the outlook! Location of the restaraunt sets a gorgeous view of Seattle's skyline, especially during the evening/night time. The 3 meal course for $30 is the best bang for your buck. This set includes an appetizer (choice of clam chowder, coconut shrimp, and ceasar salad) an Entree. I don't remember the selections, but I had the copperhead with potatoes, and my boyfriend had the steak. The steak was absolutely delicious... The combination of the flavors were not overwhelming and was not too salty or plain. The copperhead was okay. I have had better copperhead at other restaraunts for a cheaper price. It was a bit dry and not as tender. If i had a do-over, I would definitely go for the steak! A dessert- This includes their famouse white cake with raspberry drizzle, honey almond cake, and ice cream. My bf got the white cake, and I got the honey almond cake. It seems like that night I wasn't making the better choices, because frankly I loved the white cake! The honey almond cake sounds appetizing, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I'd like. If you haven't had their white cake, def. go for that! They are known for that dessert in particular. Our waitress was very friendly and sweet. She helped us with all our questions and was attentive and quick. This place is fairly expensive, but I was content with the food and service here at Saltys. I definitely want to check their Happy Hour out and come back when the weather warms up!

    (4)

  • Regina L.

    Amazing brunch buffet with amazing appetizers, entrees, and dessert! My favorite place for brunch!

    (5)

  • J J.

    So disappointed! My husband made plans for us to eat at Salty's and watch the fireworks for New Years Eve. We had an amazing table with a window view, perfect for fireworks. We were treated to okay service, but the waiter made us feel rushed the entire time. Offering our next plate way before we were done with the last. After he sat down the dessert, he immediately said that we had to "wrap it up, because he had another reservation coming in for the table". I was appalled. We had dropped over $200 to have a nice, enjoyable eveining and was never told that we were going to be asked to leave before the firework show. We quickly paid and went to our car where we watched the fireworks and I cried. Happy New Year. I will NEVER be back!

    (1)

  • Laurie T.

    I loved the brunch, it was great. My only disappointment was the oyster bar. I had to ask the guy to give me some and he only put 4 out. Wow. I think when I spend 160 for two people to eat I could have a dozen. come on guys.

    (4)

  • Mark L.

    Well....this place is always a little troubling for me. Back in the day it was good..really good. But I am saddened to say that year after year I see it decline further into the abyss of mediocrity. Dont get me wrong, I LOVE the view and I LOVE the deck when its summer HOWEVER, man can't live on view alone! Todays example with family from out of town. Service, poor at best. Slow coming with the drinks, slow taking our order, slow delivering the food and a generally lackluster and dull performance. Food, WEAK at best. $18 for flavorless black cod fish taco and "Crab Louie" salad with warm wilty, (read old) lettuce. Standard dressing, possibly canned crab, just bad in general. But hey, the beer batter fries were good and the Mack and Jacks was cold. If you want to come down and get a drink in the bar and have an amazing view of Seattle, GREAT choice. If you expect to eat, get quality food and service for the price, you are barking up the wrong tree my friend. HEY SALTYS........TIME FOR A SPRUCE UP!!!

    (2)

  • Angel I.

    5 stars for the food for the weekend buffet minus a star for the price (about $50 per person) Regular food here (lunch/dinner) is just alright--about 2 or 3 stars as there are much better seafood places in Seattle such as Elliot's. The buffet on the weekends is amazing, and in my opinion, is better than the Vegas buffets for freshness and the seafood! There is also a live pianist for the weekend buffets. Do make a reservation in advance as Salty's is booked pretty much every weekend! Dessert selection was overwhelming in a good way! (Check out my pictures!!) My reservation for Easter dinner buffet is already booked! :)

    (4)

  • Cyndi C.

    I love Salty's for the food, the view, even on a rainy night. Great view of the city while you eat amazing seafood preparations. Patio: Nothing can top Salty's Outdoor Patio during Happy Hour. They have great themed Happy Hour each day of the week with Margaritas, Beers and even a Taco Tuesday. Be sure to check it out but save me a seat out on the patio! Dining Room: Salty's is a great destination dinner spot for out of town guests to see a great view of the water and cityscape in this quirky PNW Marine Themed decor inside. Event Space: I recently attended a Farestart fundraiser and the event space downstairs has plenty of room to mingle about and a second level patio to boot, the food was amazing, of course. Tip: Get a Seafood Appetizer Tower! Fun, tasty and can be your dinner if you add a chowder as it's plenty of food!

    (5)

  • Michelle F.

    The restaurant has an amazing view. It is a very enjoyable place to dine. If I was to rate just our server, Mary, I would give 5 stars + as she was friendly, attentive and knowledgable of the food and also the puget sound area. Honestly, she provided us with the some of the best service I've ever had. So view and service 5 stars. The food was good but not "wow" there is room there for improvement. We will definitely return in the future and will remember to take out of town guests here because of the fantastic view of Seattle across the water.

    (4)

  • Rona L.

    I come to this place more for the atmosphere and view than for their food. The last time I was there, the service was horrible at the bar, food took FOREVER, and was mediocre at best. My boyfriend ordered the clam chowder and the salmon caesar salad. The chowder was fine but the salmon was bland. I ordered the bacon cheeseburger with secret sauce. If that's what they call "secret sauce," they can keep the secret - nothing great about it at all. To top things off, service was completely lacking, which made our experience there much more miserable. The only reason I'm giving this place a generous 3 stars is because of their location...But next time, I'll try sitting in the restaurant.

    (3)

  • Joanna S.

    BRUNCH! THE ULTIMATE BRUNCH! Came here on Sunday for brunch, made a reservation for 1:15pm, but we were able to get a table when we got there at 11. The view is gorgeous from the restaurant and the food selection is superb. You might think it's pretty expensive, because the brunch buffet option is the only option on weekends. And though, we might not have eaten our money's worth, this is truly the spot I would go again and again every time I come to Seattle. Why it's the ultimate brunch: Unlimited amount of crab legs, shrimp cocktails, and RAW OYSTERS!!! YUM YUM YUM! I think I got 3 plates of oysters. They have a raspberry vinaigrette that goes so well on the oysters. It reminds me of Hog's island oysters in San Francisco. The oysters were small and sweet tasting like kumotos. Truly spectacular. They have all kinds of breakfast foods, and their salmon and shrimp egg benedict were my favorite! They also had a pasta station and an omelette station, and the pasta station was so yummy. You can put crab meat, and all the ingredients you want into it! I suggest going with a lot of people so you have more variety without getting too full off one thing. The dessert selection was also amazing. Everything is made in house, and there is a 2 feet tall chocolate fondue station! Their crème brulee was also really popular, the perfect consistency of creamy and sweet. The brunch comes with unlimited soft drinks, juices, tea, coffee, and the service was fantastic. Never did I have to ask for a refill, the orange juice just kept on comin'. This was a fantastic meal, and I would recommend anyone going to Seattle for a visit to go to Salty's!! Their brunch is truly spectacular and a bang for your buck.

    (5)

  • Maren H.

    Okay so it's expensive, let's just get that out of the way. What I thin is so super cool about Salty's aside from the views, is the brunch. It's pricey but they have a ton of wonderful dishes and seafood that makes it amazing. It's a fun splurge when you have out of town guests that you want to try the Seattle Seafood... Seriously, I say splurge, enjoy and know yeah...it's gonna cost ya, but you and your guests will remember the king crab legs, the oysters and shrimp all fresh and in the buffet!

    (4)

  • Mahsa K.

    I wish their ingredients were lighter. Their salads were waaay over dressed, and their pasta seemed liked mayo/cream globbity gloop. The fish and cheesecakes were good, but only enough to give them the second star. This place is amazing for the views. That's why you should go there.

    (2)

  • Sandra H.

    Salty's is a great restaurant. The brunch is outstanding and then some! No way you could ask for more! Everything is amazing here - food, service and atmosphere! Also came for a cooking class. Started with a mimosa and was a fantastic fun night!

    (5)

  • Amanda N.

    Came here for lunch on a sunny warm day to enjoy the patio seating and view of Seattle. It took over 30 mins to get a drink, everytime. We asked the waitress what was taking so long and usually most would say they'll check on it, but she said she'll order it. Wth? And when it did come, it's was like drinking juice, apparently the alcohol was missing. Sent it back and it was made properly but there after each drink I order was the same. How do you forget to put alcohol in an alcoholic drink? Then when the food came, it was cold. I ordered steam clams and it wasn't steaming! Customer service has gone down hill at this restaurant. Even at the beginning of service they asked if we were celebrating any special occasion and we said yes...apparently we had to remind them at the end of our meal. To top it off, after lunch we decide to enjoy the weather, scenery, and stayed for happy hour since it started. After about an hour, a waiter came and asked us when we were leaving because they were busy and other guests needed a table. Wth? It's not like we haven't been continuously ordering items off the menu. So rude!

    (2)

  • Nick T.

    The Sunday brunch is the best breakfast in Seattle! Service is top notch, they are dead set on making you happy!

    (5)

  • JJ M.

    Dined their on Saturday night. First, service was quick, fun and helpful. Drinks were perfect. Great selection of fresh seafood...the first course of Razor Clams were a feast for the taste buds followed by crab wish was VERY fresh and melted in your mouth. The desert selections are such you will want to always safe a bit of room to share one of their made in house selections. AND, at the end of day...the view is stunning.

    (5)

  • Chris O.

    Go for their 'Snicker's cheesecake dessert. Beatifully presented, perfect-sized portion for 2 (or 1) and SO delicious & skillfully prepared.

    (4)

  • Elaine S.

    I came here for my anniversary. This place has a wonderful location. It's got an amazing view of downtown Seattle. It was really beautiful. Other random things... they give you a balloon for everything (so it seems like).. birthdays, anniversaries, coming to the location... etc. If you are going to order to food stick to their specialties or whatever the chef decided to invent that night. I did not like the spinach strawberry salad that I had. It was just ok, the dressing was a bit weird... but at least the strawberries were yummy. My hubby and I split some halibut with crab & avocado with sticky rice. That was very good. Afterwards they gave us this white chocolate mousse cake.. it was heavenly. Really. I usually like dark chocolate but this was so yummy! It was very light, not like a typical mousse cake. If you ever go and they have that one the dessert list .. order it. pronto. :) Overall it was okay. No major complaints, but nothing (outside of the view) that really stood out for me as compared to other restaurants in Seattle.

    (3)

  • Beth A.

    Salty's has an amazing brunch: -Crab Legs -Oysters -Salmon (all kinds of ways) -Omlette Bar (and all the other breakfast classics you can think of) -Various meats from steak to bacon -Desserts (tarts, chocolate fountain, cake, mouse, cookies, etc) The first time I went to Salty's brunch was over 8 years ago. It's consistently great, and the view of Seattle is stunning. It's $50 per person, but worth the price. This is a perfect place to bring out-of-towners or celebrate a special occasion. After brunch, take a walk on Alki Beach to burn some calories. They used to have high tea on the weekends. I wish they'd bring it back.

    (4)

  • Ann E.

    Overrated. I really don't understand everyone's fascination with this place. I try this place every few years because I keep thinking I must not be seeing what everyone else is seeing! Needs to be updated! Don't go during daylight or brunch, not only because the brunch is flavorless and ordinary but because you are going to see how cheesy this place is in light. If you do go, sit on the patio and order off the menu. Pretty good fish tacos and that's about it.

    (2)

  • Margaret L.

    I had my first brunch experience at Salty's based on a recommendation from a person that I met on an airplane. The brunch is quite pricey, but the amount of food that comes with it more than makes up for the cost. The quality of everything that we ate was amazing, and I am a shellfish fanatic so the crab, shrimp, and oysters were my favorite part. One note, I did get a little worm in one of my oysters, but from what I understand this just means that the oysters were incredibly fresh and actually should be taken as a good thing. It didn't bother me, I'll be back to enjoy more!

    (4)

  • Melissa S.

    I'm a regular for their Sunday/Saturday brunch, but recently, I went for dinner at Salty's. I'm not impresed with the food at all, I ordered their so called fish and chips and it's so greasy, it's like eating oil & fish. Few hours after eating it, I still can feel the oil. Also, when we had left over, instead of boxed the leftover for us, our waitress gave us a box and we had to box it ourselves. It's totally not the service that you expected when you paid almost $30 for fish and chips. Even at a Chinese restaurant they box the leftover for you. Not planning to eat here again for sure.

    (2)

  • Elizabeth E.

    I went back today for their Sunday brunch buffet. It was fantastic, I was in heaven!! I had vegan pasta, an omelet, waffles, pancakes, French toast, cake, salad, coffee, orange juice, a bit of a cinnamon roll, pumpkin bread, biscuits with the jam toppings for the waffles, etc...I wish I could go every weekend!! Oh, and the chefs made hash browns for me without cheese and butter!! Got to love that!

    (5)

  • Adia R.

    Went here for my 28th birthday and it was amazing as always. I had several people in my party who have never been before and now they are planning on going for their various functions. The only downside is they charge 20% gratuity for larger parties. Although this is not uncomon for resturants to do it definatly made a huge difference when the bill came.

    (5)

  • Kathy N.

    As the mother of the bride who had her reception at Salty's last weekend, I can't say enough about the great service we received. The servers and the bartenders were fantastic, and Chris the manager in charge of the event went above and beyond during the event to the point of restocking our candy buffet multiple times and taking the whole thing down at the conclusion and packing the boxes. I didn't expect that and it made our night so much easier. The food was fantastic and with all the help we received, we were able to focus on enjoying the celebration and leaving all the details to Chris and the staff. I highly recommend their banquet facilities for any event.

    (5)

  • Alana K.

    I can not think of a more ideal location for Christmas Eve brunch. Stunning views, amazing spread, fantastic service; we left stuffed to the gills and oh so happy. This is definitely a special occasion brunch spot for me. We were treated, so I didn't see the bill, but I think their brunch buffet is $50 pp. Definitely worth it with all of the delicious seafood (mountains of crab legs), omelet and pasta bars, desserts (hello chocolate and butterscotch fountains!). Oh my god, it was overwhelming and spectacular. Grab a pair of binoculars from up front and really take in that scenery. Parking in their lot is complementary valet only. Or you can try to park along Alki if you're weird about valet. But do yourself a favor and treat yourself to their weekend brunch buffet at some point.

    (5)

  • John B.

    We arranged for a reception at Salty's which was a huge success. Corine was very responsive and helpful while making arrangements, her food suggestions were right on target. We were in the Admiral Stateroom which has a patio area over the water which was where most people gathered with the sunny day. The food was excellent and our bartender Matthew was everywhere, taking drink orders, picking up empty plates, and generally keeping everyone happy. This is our second reception at Salty's and we have been very happy both times.

    (5)

  • Rachel S.

    Really great view and setting--but the food was really bland and not that impressive. Our waiter didn't know anything about the menu either. If you want awesome seafood, venture elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Colin D.

    Come here for the amazing view of the nighttime view of the Seattle skyline. The rest is mostly just very expensive, only OK food. I wanted to really like Salty's, but I just couldn't. I had a variety of seafood which while not bad, was really not even above average by Seattle's standards and wound up paying $130 for dinner and drinks for two. If it was a bit cheaper or the food was a bit better, I would be willing to give it 4 stars. As it stands, get a reservation for something special, make sure you sit by the window long after sunset and be prepared to pay a pretty penny. If you do that, you'll really enjoy the view and the experience will be fine if not amazing. If you've already seen the view of the Seattle at night or don't need to see it. Go to Palisade, Ivar's Salmon House or Ray's. They have better food and are, if anything, a bit cheaper.

    (3)

  • Emmy R.

    In the process of moving, my place was not Thanksgiving dinner-friendly and I wasn't able to take friends up on their invites since I had to work that evening. I was pretty bummed about missing out on the turkey day eats, but Salty's Thanksgiving buffet saved the day! When we initially called for reservations, we were told they were completely booked and all they had was seating outside in a heated tent. After some persistence and calling daily in case anyone cancelled, we managed to snag a seat inside. Score! (Seriously though, that tent looked dismal). Surprisingly, the experience wasn't as chaotic as I'd imagined. They were full, but not uncomfortably packed and the lines for food flowed quickly. I was able to get all my Thanksgiving favorites; turkey, stuffing, yams, mashed potatoes, as well as traditional Salty's fare; prime rib, ham, lamb, salmon, crab, fresh seafood. Great quality, constant rotations for freshness, and all you can eat! To top it off, they had a giant dessert spread with a large variety of sweets and treats. Three and half plates later, I was uncomfortably stuffed, but more than satisfied. I knew the food would be good, but I was thoroughly impressed with the impeccable service. Dirty plates were cleared within a couple of minutes, drink glasses were always filled to the brim, and silverware was replenished before I sat down with a new plate. Our server was always one step ahead of us and extremely pleasant. Every employee had a smile on their face. The manager stopped by and noticed a slight wobble to our table. We didn't think anything of it, but he apologized and invited us to come back for some appetizers on the house. I was very pleased with my experience here. I had been here before for their famous brunches, but honestly, had written them off long ago as overpriced and overhyped. This visit has changed that and I look forward to dining there again soon! Oh, and the view? Amazing!

    (4)

  • Kristine H.

    Salty's has a very special place in my heart. Why you ask? We met our Realtor there on our first day of house hunting and several months prior, it was while taking in their view that we decided to relocate to Seattle. We've never looked back since! Fond memories aside, the few times we've eaten at Salty's have been pleasant ones. The food is on the pricier side but has been excellent each visit. They have a stunning view of the city and excellent service. The first Elite event of 2010 was held in their bar area with great success. The appetizers were perfect, drinks stiff and the service was prompt. Kudos to all involved for that night, it was a job well done. I wouldn't go here for a casual meal, save it for celebrations + special occasions. And if you are calling ahead for reservations, let them know. There might be balloons or a cake slice waiting for you!

    (4)

  • Jeffrey M.

    Food was good. Service was lacking. Had a reservation for 7:15 (their choice - we wanted 7:00). But then we have to wait until 7:35 to be seated. Next, I ordered another juice, and I had to ask a second time about :20 later when it still hadn't arrived. The food is good, but about 33% overpriced. Lets be frank, you are paying for the view of the Seattle waterfront, and it is a gorgeous view. Thus, this restaurant is limited to a tourist/out-of-town guest venue and nothing more.

    (3)

  • Barbara O.

    Took a relative from NY here last Friday. Haven't been here in a long time and definitely will not be going back. Shoulda/coulda/woulda stayed in the City, but all our favorite venues were booked. While the view is stunning, Salty's service, food and general ambiance is lacking in pizzazz. The oysters were mediocre, the bread basket was an odd combination of something I wouldn't serve guests, the food is over-priced and heavy on the fried vs. fresh side, and the plaid shirt crowd was so out of place in what was once a Seattle favorite dining destination. The entire building needs a severe face lift. It looks old and tired, like the food. The menu includes nothing but odd small plates. What happened to (fresh) seafood dinners? Everything was more on par with standard bar food rather than tasty and unique Northwest fare. Oh well, lesson learned. Next time, we'll dine in the City and leave this tourist mecca for the flat-landers!

    (1)

  • Peter S.

    Salty's brunch. Yikes face. Pure indulgence. Both on food and on money spending. Before the bill comes, I'm as happy as can be. You're telling me I can have all I want of salmon, clams, oysters, pasta, omelets, and more and no one is going to judge me? Then, I can top all those calories with extreme calories: choco fountain, pies, cakes, creams, sugars, caramelized everything?? Yup, so good, yet, so bad. Regret follows glutton. More regret when I'm paying almost fiddy bucks. Once a year for me says I...and my doctor.

    (3)

  • Paul H.

    The brunch was absolutely spectacular. My personal favorite was the prime rib, scrambled eggs, and shrimp. Our server Chad was very informative, kept our table clear and glasses full, and could not have been more helpful. Only drawbacks were the slow grazers that lingered a bit too long over some of the stations. People, it's a buffet, they will bring more, leave some for the rest of us.

    (5)

  • Chelsea J.

    I've been to the weekend brunch at Salty's three times over the last two years and to dinner once. Their brunch is definitely a brunch for a special occasion as you will easily eat 2,000+ calories in one sitting. There is complimentary valet parking and the location is great. When you are waiting for your table there is coffee, hot chocolate, and fresh scones to keep you occupied. The scone was so scrumptious but I had only a couple bites so I wouldn't ruin my appetite. There are many excellent aspects about Salty's brunch including more offerings of food than you could imagine including a chocolate fountain with a variety of dipping items and two whole tables of decadent desserts. This is all in addition to the hot food offerings, Eggs Benedict (two types), omelet station, oyster station, crab legs and crab claws with butter, smoked salmon, cheese, and cold cuts, Belgian waffles, pancakes, crepes, ham, and prime rib. Anything your little heart desires for brunch you will find at Salty's. This level of indulgence isn't cheap. Brunch is $45 per person including coffee and juice. Alcoholic drinks and the Bloody Marys are an extra charge. Every time I have been here the service has been impeccable. However, visiting this last weekend our server was not very good. He was verging on bad, actually. We had to ask for several items and wait for our coffee for quite some time. He did not check in with us once when we were eating. The server was just not attentive and did not leave us feeling pampered. With a party of 4 and the bill that comes with it he was looking at a $40 tip. I think he should have worked a little harder for a table that had such a large potential tip over the course of an hour and a half's time. This was surprising and disappointing to me because the other times I've visited the service has been excellent and I've felt so welcome and catered to during the meal. Other than the service this occasion everything was excellent. My favorites were the Eggs Benedict and Belgian waffle and for desserts the coconut cake and the creme brulee were absolutely divine. The chocolate fountain was also a nice treat and the chocolate was very tasty. The freshly made donuts are also wonderful. So warm and perfect. You can't beat the view and there isn't a bad seat in the restaurant. Salty's will remain a favorite!

    (4)

  • Nicki W.

    I've been going to Salty's for special occasions for 14 years. My first experience was for a birthday dinner that my husband-to-be treated me to. While we have significantly more cash in the bank than we did in those Top Ramen college days, it's honesty still a bit pricy for the food. Here's what you pay for at Salty's, in this order: - The view. Make sure to go before sunset if you can!! - Great service. The staff always makes you feel well taken care of. - Food that is prepared well, if not always creatively. - The sea lions. No weirdo, you don't eat them! If you're there at the right time they'll be sunbathing on the platforms in the water. All in all Salty's is an above average experience, especially for visitors. I've recently moved away from Seattle but I still go back when I visit!

    (4)

  • Marjory B.

    Having dinner here and getting to watch the sun set and then downtown light up as it starts to get dark is one of my favorite things ever. Yes, it's pricey but the food is delicious and the service is always perfect. I love this place.

    (5)

  • Susie G.

    I have been there for brunch and for lunch. Both times were absolutely fabulous. At lunch today it was a group of about 12. They willingly did separate checks and did not complain. They even brought out free appetizers for us to share. It was a perfect way to celebrate someones birthday, It's a fabulous place to dine!! Their donuts at brunch are absolutely awesome!!!

    (5)

  • Charles H.

    Best Sunday brunch happening in Seattle! The employes are top-notch and provide fast friendly service. Oh the food...makes you want to stay all day.

    (5)

  • Amanda R.

    Great happy hour! The blackened fish tacos ($3 on happy hour) are AMAZING - I started out ordering one, and ended up ordering three over the course of the meal. I also thought the clam chowder was very good. The nachos were good, but could have used a little more cheese. Make sure you try the white chocolate cake. It is light and fluffy with great flavor. I am not a huge sugar fan, but this white chocolate cake was amazing!

    (5)

  • Robert G.

    I've only been here for drinks and appetizers while showing an out-of-town guest around. From what I could tell, everything was ship-shape. I'm sure their food is excellent, since they are an institution in the area. Still, it's a great place to have a drink, an appetizer, and be mesmerized by the Seattle skyline shimmering across the harbor from West Seattle. Minor technical correction: this is NOT on Alki. That's around the "point," and would thus have no view of downtown.

    (4)

  • Kelly W.

    I went to Salty's on Alki for the first time this past Saturday, and I have to say the experience was definitely sub par. I made reservations for 4 at 7:30p - it was a special occasion (family member's birthday) so I had hopes it would be a good experience. It was packed when we arrived, and extremely hot inside. Granted it was in the mid-90's in Seattle most of that week, but it was definitely uncomfortable and because there was no table ready (even though we had reservations) they seated us in the lounge area to wait and have a drink - the thermostat near our table said it was 87 degrees inside. 40 minutes later, after we still had not been seated for dinner I finally asked the waitress what was going on and they apparently "forgot" about us (even though we were sitting right there) - they tried to say they called our name - but they weren't calling ANY names that night - so that was definitely a false statement. They tried to rectify the situation by comping us an appetizer, but that personally did not make up for the experience in my eyes, especially because we weren't even seated somewhere with a good view of the skyline after having to wait all of that time. The appetizer they gave us was pretty decent (Salty's Trio) but I don't think I would pay the $30 for it out of my own pocket if I had to actually pay for it. I've had better calamari. The food I ordered was "ok" - not great - especially not for the price. I got the Sambal Honey BBQ Glazed King Salmon. The Salmon was good, but the potatoes served with it were awful - very dry. Someone else in my party ordered the same thing and shared this opinion. It was definitely not worth it for a $38 price. My party also ordered the Seafood Brochette (which was ok) and the Hawaiian Yellowfin Tuna. Just as a side note - I've seen a lot of people post about dress code - I called and Salty's does not officially have one - I think you can wear what you want - I saw a large mixture of casual to very dressy. You may feel a little more in place if you at least throw on some khaki pants rather than jeans, but I saw a lot of jeans (with nice shirts) too. Summed up - I definitely would not recommend Salty's for dinner, at least not on a Friday or Saturday night. I like to give places a fair chance, so when the experience is mediocre I try to give the benefit of the doubt and think maybe they were having a rough night, so I would perhaps consider checking them out for their brunch. I will not, however, return for dinner again, if I even return to Salty's at all.

    (2)

  • Thy T.

    The view was beautiful sitting outside on the patio! The weather was nice so that was a plus. We came here during happy hours and our main purpose was to enjoy some drinks. I ordered the mango mojito which was mixed well, and my friends had the salty's amber ale which was cheap! We'd also had some truffle fries which was good too. Overall, I had a good experience with this place!

    (5)

  • Tam D.

    To this landlocked visitor, the seafood here was great. The view was amazing. The server was very friendly.

    (4)

  • Becky W.

    Great weekend brunch with a ridiculous assortment of options. Hit the omelet bar and seafood for a healthy and fresh approach. (and the bloody mary bar) Otherwise, go for the food bonanza of everything else! I love that they provide live music on Saturdays. This is a great spot to bring visitors for a great Seattle water view, fun dining and local flavor by piano man Victor Janusz and his musical guests.

    (4)

  • Katie B.

    I love Salty's!!! All the dinner entrees I've had here are delicious. I've been to the brunch once and that was really good too, especially of you love seafood. However, I was not impressed with their Happy Hour food. I'll probably go somewhere else for happy hour, but will definitely be back here many times for dinner and oyster shooters, I love them!

    (4)

  • Sin-Yaw W.

    The brunch buffet makes you feel happy walking out of the restaurant, knowing that you have blown all diet and weight-loss programs. It is quite expensive, $45 per adult. Honestly, it is over-priced and I would come only if there is an occasion. If you ignore the price, everything is quite delightful. These days, an over-price delight is still something to treasure. Everything is good. Oyster bar is particularly superlative. The shrimps are kind of bland. I did not try omelet bar or spaghetti bar: strategic capacity management. (Need to reserve room for desserts.) Do call ahead for a table. Else you will wait for a long time.

    (4)

  • Lena E.

    First, the good stuff: you cannot beat the view and every server we've had as been outstanding. I'm not sure, though, that that makes up for the overpriced food. I feel like if I'm going to spend that much on food, it should be pretty darn good. I have never had a dish there that has been more than so so. Its a fun place to go for after dinner cocktails but I won't be eating there anytime soon.

    (3)

  • Tarek H.

    Two years ago.. We had the best time and wow, the experience was beyond expectation! We truly had the best experience here at Saltys! Elizabeth provided such a genuine experience - even a five star rating is not enough. She had such an inviting and welcoming spirit. Her customer service is an example of such caliber. We cannot wait to have more wonderful experiences here.

    (5)

  • Cynthia L.

    Dreamy view and decent food! Aside from the seafood brunch buffet extravaganza (which is great) I'll have to say that every other time I've been here over the years has been average food-wise. To me, I am paying for the beautiful goldfish bowl view to the Sound versus the food, and that's okay, but you know...I can eat a Paseo chicken sandwich sitting in Kerry Park for $10 and have an equally satisfying experience. For example, while we waited for friends, I ordered a house vodka neat and my guy had a ginger ale (bar-made ginger ale, not RGB or anything) and it was $12 before tip. HOUSE vodka and bitters in soda...hm. Then, for dinner, we had three appetizers, the coconut shrimp, truffle fries, and crab cakes. The coconut shrimp tasted the same as what you can purchase frozen at the store, but I will say that the crabcakes are VERY good! Lumpy, meaty and satisfying in flavor. The truffle fries are the small shoestring kind of fries and were great to nosh on. For dinner, I had one of the salmon dishes with shaved fennel on top. The salmon was moist and cooked well, but the dish overall was not what I was hoping. I remember this the last time I had dinner here too. My husband had the seafood pasta shells and it wasn't heated all the way through, so he bit into cold pasta. It's okay; it happens. But then we he got it back heated throughout, and got to really taste it...it was again...just okay. The service here is super! It just hurt to realize that our bill plus tip was $150 per couple. That hurt my brain a little. If you're going to have dinner for that price, you should be able to say, 'Bill? What bill? All I remember is the amazing food!"

    (3)

  • John S.

    Three words. I. Love. Salty's. I been here before and let me say that the first time I came here (on valentine's day) was a very crowded day and I was not too happy with their service of seating, we'll thing were meant to be right? After all she wasn't the one. ;) Let me tell you about the second time I came here. When here again for the special 1 year relationship with my significant other. We got the best seat in the house! We set by the ocean view, centered. Mark was our waiter and he was a great! At the view of Seattle we got to finally see the seals for the first time. Anywho, we ordered the Large Crispy Calamari ($12) and it was so delicious!!! Words cannot explain how great they were! Best calamari since that day. For drinks we got The Berry Best Cosmo ($9) and for me Banard Griffin Cab Red ($10). Our entrees were Eastern Sea Scallop Pasta ($28) and mine was Yellowfin Tuna ($29) with a side of rice ($5). The Yellowfin Tuna is an amazing dish!! It is a work of art! Not only it looks good, but it also taste so, as kids call it, BOMB! It was worth the $29, as it fills you up! In my opinion don't get a side of rice, because it is enough to fill you up. (The rice was suggested) The tuna had me literally drooling and so did my partner. The Scallop is a little salty to her, but I thought it was just perfect. Salty's scallops are the juiciest and scrumptious scallops you will ever taste! I'm a big fan of eating scallops and this was definitely an A+. After we had eaten, we were given a complementary cake! Split in half for our special occasion. Which I would say ended our dinner perfectly if it wasn't for our waiter Mark. Thank you Salty's and Mark for making our experience a memorable one. :)

    (5)

  • Geneva H.

    Wow. Is $50 a person a lot for brunch? Yes. But is it worth every penny? YES!I have been to a few buffets and not very often do you have great service, Salty's was the exception. Sean (our waiter) was friendly and speedy. He brought us hot towels and binoculars to enjoy the amazing view (including sea lions). On to the good stuff: the food. Wow! Everything was good! Look at the menu before you come to brunch so you can strategize. Crab, shrimp, pastries, eggs Benedict, everything! The eggs Benedict were cooked perfectly even though they are cooked in mass. Try something new, eat too much, and get ready to bring visitors to your new favorite brunch spot.

    (5)

  • Dan N.

    Wife N. and I were up here in Seattle visiting for the weekend, and wanted to find a nice brunch on Saturday. I had eaten previously at Salty's in Portland (a corporate event with buffet had been held there) and I remembered liking the food. So a noon reservation for Salty's on Alki Beach it was. We arrived to a madhouse. Clearly this place is popular, as it was just wall-of-people. We got seated without too much fanfare or wait, and, this being our first official Salty's Buffet experience, our server ran us through the paces. Wife ordered a Negroni, and I ordered a "make it yourself" Bloody Mary. They serve you a pint glass with a shot of your choice of Vodkas (they had everything but Skyy...I settled on Absolute Pepper) and then you head over to the bar and fill it up yourself with all the various Bloody fixins. The Negroni was made with Hendrick's Gin, which is a very bold and bitter gin. Wife N. found it too bitter for her palette, but was happy with it poured into her grapefruit juice. This buffet has a far larger selection of food than one can possibly try in a single visit. I think we covered things pretty well, but only wound up able to taste about a third of the offering between the two of us. They had a snaking row of hot dishes, from several Benedicts through eggs, bacon and other fried breakfast things, progressing to brunch-style fish dishes (catfish, salmon, etc). Around the corner was all-you-can-crack crab legs that were sweet and succulent and very fresh. Wife N thought the crab was excellent. Their fresh Lox was some of the best I've ever had. Wonderfully flavorful and glistening, I found myself just eating it by the forkful, sans bagel and cream cheese to muddy up the otherwise perfect flavor. Benedicts, when fresh, were perfect. Keep an eye out for when they bring the Benny trays--if you can catch one within a minute or two, the perfectly gooey poached egg is awesome. If they've been sitting a bit, the egg gets a little more done and loses its luster. I thought the Hollandaise sauce on their regular Bennys could have used a bit more lemon in it (it was very dialed-back) but that's more a matter of taste. Their Salmon Benedict with spinach had a Dill Hollandaise which was very tasty. What was impressive is that they could actually produce pretty-dang-good Benedicts in a buffet setting. Fresh shucked oysters in the shell were plentiful and delicious. The shrimp were steamed in a flavorful broth, and even tasted great without need for the lovely cocktail sauce. They also have a pasta bar and an omelette bar, with chefs that will cook one for you fresh. Their desserts were amazing as well. The lemon meringue tarts were bold and vibrant, and the semi-sweet meringue perfectly complemented the tartness of the lemon filling. Creme brulee was perfect, with a beautiful glassy and even finish on the surface. The cheesecake was the only dessert item that was average at best. Wife N and I surmised that everything here was made in-house except for the cheesecake (just a guess). As serve yourself buffets go, this is the best we've ever had. This is the kind of buffet you think of when you dream of the best buffet's you can think of. I've had equally expensive buffets in other cities, but none had the quality of food that we experienced here. I can't wait to head back home and try the Portland location.

    (5)

  • Shawn L.

    I can't say enough good things about Salty's the food is to die for the buffet is the eat I've ever seen. I always go there any chance I get and its a great place to have business meetings. The bar is great so is the deck and drinks!

    (5)

  • Mike S.

    You have to tip you hats to the masters of the Buffett the food is simply ethereal from the freshest seafood to the high quality meat and dish selection. The experience is like a walk thru the Chefs soul, The Deserts are so amazing save room for them as well they are so passionate about everything you need to try it all. This brunch is like a journey to take all your friends and family and visitors we have taken every one we can prepare for 2-3 hours of talking and fun. We would like to frequent this amazing place but truthfully we haft to budget for months to even go and seems like a one or twice a year event and wish the prices were lower so we could be part of the magic more often.

    (5)

  • Martha H.

    Oh Salty's. I should have known better. Your view is wonderful. And that's about it! I've eaten here a few times over the years and was never wowed by the food but I was still unprepared for tonight. Place was packed. Service was sluggish. Food? Pretty much a bust. Lobster Carbonara was watery and had very little identifiable lobster. The pork belly addition was little pea size nuggets. There were also peas. Yawn. Best thing about the experience was the buzz I got off the wine.

    (2)

  • Reggie S.

    My wife and I have been to their brunch buffet twice now. Their service was great each time. Their food selection was amazing! There is an omelet station, meat carving station, raw oyster station, pasta station, desert station, and seafood station. My wife and I go straight for the good stuff: seafood & meat! The seafood station has clams & mussel, clam chowder, salmon, three different kind of crab legs, and a huge bucket of melted butter. The carving station had beef and ham. The beef was perfect during my first visit, but was a bit cold last time I went. The view (of Seattle) from the dining area is breath taking on a sunny day. The price is a bit heavy, but it's expected with the amount & selection of food you get. My wife & I love this place and recommend it to any seafood lover looking to eat a lot.

    (5)

  • Ken Nsimbi N.

    Great family place for a Sunday brunch. Pretty pricy but you get your money's worth with all the diverse food selection.

    (4)

  • Lauree C.

    My two cents on Salty's: go for the Brunch and go HUNGRY! The biggest perk is the view, the classic skyline view from Alki is always breathtaking and especially great to impress out-of towners! We've been to Salty's a few times. The first were just for lunch/dinner meals and I never thought much of the food or experience. However, coming for the Sunday brunch (I think they do Saturdays now too?) is a very different story. The food is pretty good quality and the selection is insanely overwhelming- in a good way, You will definitely pay the price for the unlimited buffet though so come ready to eat!! We hit the seafood heavy, fresh crab, smoked salmon, oysters....yum! If you don't like seafood there is every breakfast food you can think of and more and if you don't find something you like then you are impossible to please! Seriously. I will say the service was pretty horrible. Considering that they don't have to take orders or deliver food (just clean up plates and bring drinks) I think the staff was slow and our waitress seemed snappy every time we mentioned we still hadn't gotten coffee or water etc. Fun experience, good view, LOTS of food.

    (3)

  • Dana M.

    We had a party of 8 so they made us sit in the sea level banquet room which actually turned out nice since we had a toddler and 6 month old in our party... The banquet room allowed our little one to walk and run to get some energy out (I honestly think they just put parties with kids downstairs cause every other table had kids too). The view is beautiful and that's what you're pretty much paying for when you come to this restaurant... We've come here 2 yrs ago for their brunch and thought it was well worth every penny... Today... Not so much...the food was ok, nothing too spectacular or memorable ... Everything looks like it went down in quality... The desserts used to be my favorite part and now they have downsized the portions to a typical buffet bite size piece. Even the donut they give in the beginning isn't as great... This brunch is probably worth 35 like another yelper suggest... Not 50pp...doubt we will be back...

    (3)

  • Mjc M.

    Went to Sunday Buffet 4 adults and 3 kids for buffet...walked away with $400+ Check. Was a bit startled at first glace of bill because I had not asked prices prior to buffet...Was it worth it? I think that it was...We were all happy with the food. My youngest grand daughter loves crab, so she was able to much to her hearts content...Food was good. Service Excellent...

    (4)

  • Joyce J.

    I came here with three friends for Restaurant Week. The view was really awesome! You see the Seattle skyline. We made a reservation for 4:30 and there was a slight wait for our table. Nevertheless, our waitress was very friendly. The service was prompt and the dishes got to us relatively fast. The food was decent, albeit not memorable. The most interesting sight for me when the wait staff asks you if you want freshly grounded pepper, they would bring out this giant pepper grinder. The manager gave each person at the table at coupon to return. If I have guests coming to town who would like to see a view, I might bring them here.

    (3)

  • Jamie M.

    Absolutely unacceptable!! I sent my in-laws on a romantic evening for their anniversary to Salty's and had set the waiter up with my credit card info to cover the bill as a surprise for them . I left my phone number in case there were any problems with running the card without it physically being there. I even went as far as calling an hour before the reservation to ensure everything was set up to make the evening perfect for the anniversary dinner. I was assured and reassured that everything was going to be perfect for them. Fast forward .... My in laws just arrived home and paid for their own meal. What the hell?!?! I am furious!

    (1)

  • Kat L.

    If you are "into" buffet style eating and like mediocre seafood-- you are in luck. My husband made an appropriate comparison to the Salty's brunch to a cruise ship-- crowds of hungry people demanding bottomless crab legs and chocolate fountains circa 1995, food sitting lukewarm in mass proportions, all with a nice view of the water (unfortunately not today-- rain.) Unfortunately the food was a total blasphemy of good ingredients gone terribly wrong. No complaints with the service, the hostess area was insanely packed and not well equipped to handle the madness. The valet was friendly and super quick. We along with half of the guests in the restaurant were celebrating a birthday; an uninspiring grouping of balloons denoted this. Others in our party enjoyed the food, and it seems other patrons were excited about their oysters on the half shell as they were devouring while in line. Very expensive for a buffet.

    (2)

  • Cristina J.

    Really disappointed about the service. My friends came from europe, they are over 21 with the valid driver license from another county.... but they couldn't order a beer. Really disappointed!!!!!

    (1)

  • Laura S.

    Great place for happier hour on a sunny day!! I love their patio!! Great staff and great food!!

    (5)

  • Janice B.

    Went here for thanksgiving dinner with a good group of friends. Really busy day the food was pretty good. I did kind of expect more for the price... like the coffee and nonalcoholic beverages be included? Their food was beautifully displayed. Money money.... but the Seahawks won!!! Woo hoo

    (4)

  • Brandon A.

    Saltys made my grandmas birthday wonderful! I called last minute to make a reservation for an hour later. They made it no problem or questions asked. They gave us a wonderful table and everyone said happy birthday to her without my saying anything except in the reservation. The waitress was great. Very happy and energetic; knowledgeable about the menu as well. I recommend this for a nice afternoon lunch or a romantic dinner. It's usually my go to place for a nice meal in Seattle. More importantly, my grandma had a wonderful time and most is due thanks to Salty's and their amazing staff.

    (5)

  • Kim D.

    FOOD: Seafood bunch all you can eat!! As good as it gets. Plenty of fresh seafood to choose from. I love all the fresh fish. Theres an omelette bar made to order, oyster bar, seafood section, crepes, pasta, so many selection! SERVICE: Excellent. How it should be. Always attentive and cheerful. It made the experience very warm and welcoming. PRESENTATION: All you can eat. Impressive views. What more do I need to say. LOCATION: Right on Alki. There's parking. Nice place to stroll before or after you're nice meal. WOULD I COME BACK: Yes, not often but yes. (Mostly for their buffet styles dining) ADVICE: Haven't order from their regular menu but buffet was worth it. And you should probably make a reservation!

    (4)

  • Seattle F.

    Good albeit overpriced brunch with a lot of seafood. It just never seems to live up to the price tag. For $60 a person, you can easily have a chef come and cater to your group at home.

    (4)

  • MyAnne K.

    Love, love, love dining here! Great date night spot for good ambience, food, and drinks. They have an amazing selection of seafood items! I'm in love with their oysters and buttered clams served with crusty bread! Great wines and fresh lime juice margarita!! They also have great service and live music! An amazing dining experience!!

    (5)

  • Misty M.

    I think this is one of the places people come for the view and not actually for the food. I had the coho salmon and he had the prawns and scallops. We were both underwhelmed. Mine was bland and had a strange fishy taste that I don't usually get with any salmon. Service was meh. His was just ok, but nothing to write home about.

    (2)

  • Kalani T.

    I'm a tourist from Hawaii and went to salty's for my cousins baby shower brunch. It's pricy but the food was definitely satisfying. MAKE A RESERVATION! We went on a sunday (of course a busier day, i'm sure) and there was a long wait for those who didn't have a reservation. Luckily, we did. The service was AWESOME. The staff was on point when it came to refilling our drinks and pulling empty plates. They were friendly and welcoming. The view of the water and city is amazing.

    (4)

  • Don S.

    We went to the Sunday brunch prior to Seahawks game and I would have given this a 5 except for fact I got very sick after eating here. I have no idea why as the food looked and tasted incredible. The service was attentive and the setting is amazing. A beautiful view of downtown Seattle awaits you as you dine. The choices for brunch are endless. I attacked the oysters, salmon, crabs, and prime rib! I wish I had two stomachs!! The breakfast fare looked and smelled amazing but I just could not eat everything that was presented. Make sure and make reservations and I hope you enjoy this special treat.

    (3)

  • Wes Y.

    Salty's has the best Brunch buffet. The seafood bounty is so fresh and is refilled constantly. I go for the most bang for the buck since I am a seafood lover. Don't waste your time and money $$$ filling up on the normal breakfast fare of eggs, omelets, hash browns and such. I didn't come here to spend $50/person to have a typical breakfast. I enjoyed the Dungeness crab, peel and eat prawns, oysters on the half shell, mussels, and clams. A little of their signature creamy seafood chowder. The dessert bar is amazing but I limited myself on the sweet goodness. YOU'RE GOING TO LIKE IT!

    (5)

  • Tara C.

    Good food and wonderful patio dining. We had Ahi Tuna, Halibut and BBQ Salmon. We started with calamari, which was very good. Prices were a bit on the high side but overall we enjoyed our dinner.

    (4)

  • Bryan K.

    If you live in the Seattle area and have not been to Salty's then it a must see attraction. Ill first start with the brunch, probably the best ive ever had in my life. Absolutely amazing. And if your into Bloody Marys which I am then they have the best Mary Bar ever. They bring you a glass with Vodka in it and then you go to a table and choose from about 100 different things to make the perfect Mary for any taste. The dinner is great too but its mostly all about having a great experience on a warm spring or summer night watching the sunset and having some cocktails. Definitely bring a sweater but sit outside on the deck and enjoy yourself. Parking sometimes sucks but its what to expect from a Restaurant on Alki. Stop listening to me and go try it!

    (5)

  • K B.

    For roughly 60$ including 25% tips, 90 minute buffet for Saturday and Sunday brunch. Really enjoyed their seafood especially their oysters, and would be worthwhile for anyone that is a big eater. The server only drops by once in a while, but they're really friendly, although ours seem to target talking those who they assume would tip them better. Bum.

    (4)

  • Desiree G.

    The one star is for the view. I've eaten here on a number of occasions. I live and work in West Seattle, so it's a convenient and easy place to take business clients for lunch. Let me clarify - if I was choosing the restaurant for a client lunch, it would never be Salty's. The better choice would be Six Seven at Edgewater. There's so much wrong with this restaurant that it's hard to know where to begin. Keep in mind it didn't just go downhill - it's been like this for a long time. This is not a new development. The food at Salty's doesn't deliver value. I have had many a mediocre meal here. On this occasion, a a $32 (or was it $34?) plate of King Salmon. I lived in Alaska and worked for a summer on a fishing boat, so I know my salmon. What was served to me at Salty's tasted farmed. It was served with a side of overdone, impossible to eat potato chunks. The server reminded me of a used car salesperson. She was incredibly smarmy, and everything was an up-sell. "Would you like 1/4 pound of crab on top of your seafood chowder??" "How about a starter to go with that salmon??" "How about some starters for the table??" She also had no ability to read her audience and interrupted our conversation more than once. She forgot one person's drink order and it never did materialize. The inside is dated, worn and in need of a refurbishment. Even the plates look ancient. If you take a look at the other clientele in the restaurant, you'll see a bunch of seniors. This is because they are here for nostalgia's sake. They celebrated some occasion 20 years ago here, and now they are back to relive old memories. Do yourself a favor and choose another restaurant; Salty's does not deliver.

    (1)

  • ME J.

    Salty's on Alki Beach should be renamed to "Stomach Ache on Alka Seltzer Beach". Three of us had dinner on Saturday 3/7 at 6pm. The only item that tasted good was the calamari appetizer. It was the only item that wasn't overcooked or tasted like bacon grease. The coconut crusted shrimp was dark brown and obviously deep fried way too long. It tasted like coconut encrusted rubber. The main dishes; scallops and salmon all tasted like they were drenched in bacon grease and butter. Everything came out wrapped in bacon. It was weird. Even the scallops had cooked bacon bits sprinkled all over them. Couldn't taste the food over the bacon fat. All three of us left the place feeling like our chest was going to explode from all the bacon grease and butter. Bottom line - for $238 the food sucked ass and for that kind of money we could have gone to a much better place. The only way i would ever go back to Salty's is if someone else was paying because i won't spend another penny in that grease pit.

    (2)

  • Bachlien N.

    My family and I celebrated my sister's birthday at Salty's and the experience wasn't that great one comparing to the last few times we were there. Furthermore, it turned out to be an humiliating one after an email exchange with the general manager there about our experience. My husband wrote a note providing his feedback about the dishes as well as the service and the general manager's response was totally unprofessional, arrogant and unacceptable, especially when he said he watched us on camera and decided that "we are not worthy of their business" and "will keep on serving amazing brunch". My only conclusion to this is because of our race as to why else someone would say something like that to his/her customers when they professionally sent their feedback privately? Why would he disqualified (or what he referred to as "86ing") his customers at first bat? My heart was racing when I read his response. I was upset as well as feeling terrible for something so simple and constructive to turn out to be offensive and humiliating. Below is the email exchange between us and him. Thank goodness for the social media websites so experiences/feedback can be provided publicly. Hello, Years ago, I had a bad experience with my anniversary meal at Salty. Since then, I have attend several Sunday brunches and enjoyed it much. Yesterday, our family had a birthday celebration that did not meet our expectations. As I am thinking back at it to describe to you, it still grosses me out! What I am really horrified about the most is the cleanliness of plates and glass. I found several dirty plates on multiple trips. My kids had an olive stuck to her finger. When asked about it, she said it was from the bottom of her plate. She is only 5 and did not know better. One of our water glass had food on it, and my wife commented that a women in front of her had to spend a minute to sort through the plate stack like me to find a clean one. My question is do you have a staff that is dedicated enough. Not only the dishwasher but also the wait staff. I personally gave a stack of 4 dirty plates to a waiter. He stood next to me and actually saw me sorting out the dirty plates before I gave it to him. The person said thank you and apologized but did that person tell management so that the solution could be found before I went back for seconds and thirds? The location of the clam is not ideal as the clam juice spills onto the bowls for the clam chowder. Took me a second to figure out why many of the bowls had grey liquid in them. This is more understandable but still not the best experience. Additionally, I sat outside on the ground floors. The seats were super, super hot so adding cloth padding would be appreciated especially when people are wearing shorts. Our table was not set with utensils and when asked they were brought out in a stack in the middle of the table for us to distribute instead them being set for each person. We did not get the doughnuts that usually starts the meal but that is probably healthier anyway. The plates were not cleared efficiently nor were the water glass re-filled. Lastly, there seemed to be a shortage of food like pizza, clam chowder, Asian noodle, and clams during my trips to the food line which is understandable but still annoying. I happened to take a look at the down spout next to the table where we had the bad experience years ago. Looks like it was caulked and painted but you can still see signs of water coming out of the outside at the top. If we come back, we would only be dinning indoors since both outdoor experiences were much below your indoor standard. Dear ..., Thank you for your feedback. I am a firm believer in listening to our guests and I have spent some time looking into your experience. I have cameras throughout the building and was able to watch the entire meal period as well as your table. After some soul searching I have decided that we just aren't worthy of your business. I greatly appreciate your comments and we will continue to put on an amazing brunch, but we clearly aren't a good fit for each other. I wish you the best of luck, General Manager/Managing Partner Salty's on Alki

    (1)

  • Suie C.

    I've only come here for brunch, but this is the best brunch offered in the Seattle are. Price wise its almost $50 per person, however Saturday is about $6 cheaper than a Sunday. The brunch offerings are quite extensive with a variety of fresh seafood, two different types of crab, salmon, fresh shucked Taylor shellfish oysters as wells as hot foods, prime rib, an omelet bar, waffle/pancake area, desserts, and fruits. I generally go for the seafood first then see what else I have room for. Definitely come hungry and leave stuffed.

    (4)

  • Shirley K.

    I've been here's my times but every time I go the food gets worse and worse! Last time I came was to get their white chocolate mousse cake! That's probably my favorite thing at Salty's. The service was okay. The last couple of times I've been there, the servers were so rude! I was there for my 18th birthday and wanted to have all of my friends sit together but they had it split up, and I asked if they could rearrange it so we could all be together and our waiter turned his back on me while I was talking to him! I was so pissed that I told the manager to get me a different server. We ended up with a different one but my other table had him. I was still irritated that he was serving my friends.

    (3)

  • Sara F.

    DINNER REVIEW: Came here to celebrate our anniversary and WOW, Salty's was a great choice! *The view: I live in West Seattle.. I know Salty's has the best view of the city - but still, when we were seated, I had to "ooh" and "ahh" out loud. Beautiful. Twinkly lights, sparkly water in wall-to-wall windows. Feels like a movie. WOW - must be said. *The service: Wonderful -- although with a place this nice, I feel the women should be dressed more formally. *The food: Delicious. I went for the special (cod) while bf got a sampler and an appetizer of calamari. The calamari I could take or leave, but the rest was fantastic. To be honest, the price point is very high and that stops us from coming back more often - but for a special occasion? Absolutely recommend.

    (4)

  • Carmen R.

    I have visited this location multiple times for various events. The views are what makes this location extra nice. Their food is great and has wide variety for everyone. The prices are a bit high, but you pay for the service and the view. Their brunch is excellent! I recommend making a reservation because it can sell out fast. You can have your typical breakfast items, or seafood, or go straight for the dessert. Either way you'll be walking out of there full. I recently went there for dinner with a group, and when I made the reservation I asked to be sat next to the window since we had people from out of town. Unfortunately, when we got there they informed that they can't seat more than 8 next to the windows. That's okay though, we still had a nice dinner. I love their seafood options- salmon, lobster, and of course, their clam chowder. Definitely recommend that! Their happy hour is fabulous as well.

    (4)

  • Peggy H.

    I took my family here on Mother's Day for their all day brunch. I was super excited to take my parents there since they haven't been before. Unfortunately, their brunch was not nearly as great as I remembered. Seriously other than the seafood, all the other choices looked and tasted bland and just not up to par. Everything just looked kind of mushy and dry. The only thing that I really enjoyed was the chocolate fountain. For the rate that they charge, I would have expected more. I was not impressed with the brunch buffet this time, kind of a disappointing experience especially when I talked it up to my parents.

    (3)

  • Casey C.

    Awesome view of downtown Seattle but the menu options could be better. Food is overpriced and under flavored, but the view is worth it from time to time.

    (3)

  • Miss N.

    NOM Nom Nom. Great service, good food. Loved the oyster bar. Some of it was so so, but most was pretty DELISH. Cold crab though. Grossssss! This is a seafood place not some run down 1 star chinese buffet. Cold crab is a abomination and should never be served by anyone who do considers themselves a Restaraunt. Or anyone period. The seagulls are cute and walk the plank around the joint, eyeing you up for a treat. And they are cute and know how to work that. I'd go back but I wouldn't get the cold crab. They also grab you a p,ate of donuts on way to table, cute!! Aand the chocolate fountain....mmmmhh.. Didn't get to try the Bloody Mary bar but I will return for that. Oh god I need to. Also,there's a great view of the water as you eat :) and the places so pretty awesome in its decorations!

    (4)

  • KC V.

    The food was great, I had the Salmon for lunch. Very pricey for the small amount of food you get. The view of the Seattle skyline seems to be what your paying for. Make sure to sit on the deck outside! Staff was friendly and responsive.

    (3)

  • Elias R.

    It was honestly such a let down. Salty's has such an amazing view as well as atmosphere it was unfortunate that the food was sub-par. Early in the evening I had ordered the blackened swordfish for around 40$. My expectations were high as this was a more expensive dish on the menu and this was a seafood restaurant. What I received was quite unsatisfying. The meat was not juicy and lacked any sort of flavor. Where the food lacked was made up for by our server Felix. He catered to my parties every need and was extremely sorry that our meal was sub-par. We ended up not paying for two of the three dinners and having them comped. It really is sad that such a beautiful restaurant has such poor quality food. I would not recommend unless there was a chef change.

    (2)

  • Reed S.

    In my opinion, Salty's is not what it once was. Maybe it's fine for the buffet's they server but the regular dinner menu is extremely overpriced for the portions and quality you receive. Honestly, I've had better meals for 20 bucks each than the two meals we had tonight which were "specials" at 45 and 50 each respectively. Honestly, the food is not bad. It's actually good. The view can be great but right now there's a not so pretty garbage barge blocking the view of Seattle (Literally, garbage...of course not their fault) but the price and value for what you get is the disconnect. Our bill was $132 for two entrees, one side salad, one cup of chowder, one cocktail, one Iced tea. No desserts and no appetizers. $132? Too much. Way too much. Looks like Yelp needs to update their price rating to "$$$$"

    (2)

  • Mariah E.

    I love the spectacular view. It's beautiful. I loved it here but they didn't have the steak I wanted available. But I told them I drove all the way here for that and they said they'll try to make it happen. I ordered a small clam chowder for a side dish and it was nasty, so the waitress was so nice she took it off our order. I would like to say that the service here is incredible our waiter really did go above and beyond for us. Surf and turf and filet mignon is good. We just got off of an 7day Alaska cruise, so a visit here was nice to keep the momentum going lol.

    (4)

  • Manjae P.

    Their brunch buffet is the best. Quality unlimited seafood!!

    (5)

  • Joni R.

    BEST brunch in the Seattle area. From oysters on the half shell and fresh crab to a yummy eggs Benedict, you will not be disappointed.

    (5)

  • Tiffany G.

    My husband and I have had a few experiences at Salty's, some not so good but our last visit was great. Recently, my family and I went to Salty's sunday brunch and I ate the...excuse me...$#!+ out of some dungeness crab. We had mimosas and a great time. The server was VERY attentive to our needs and other than the price hindering us we'd come again soon. The spread was phenomenal! Crab, oysters, clams, eggs beni, waffles, it was endless! Previously, my husband and I went in for dinner and had crab. The salads were wilted and brown and the crab had a funky smell to it. We hoped that was a fluke. It's unlike us to complain but we thought they should know. Both the server and the manager were both very apologetic and gave us a gift card for $75. The second time we went back we planned to just have an appetizer and see how it went. The clams were full of sand and we left right away. Not good luck I suppose but we gave it a third chance and like I said above, brunch was great. We have yet to spend our gift card and honestly I think we'll keep it to drinks.

    (3)

  • Ty D.

    Awesome place. I love the brunch here. Dinner is really awesome here. Can't beat the view. Lobster risotto is really good. Don't fill up on the donuts for brunch, save that appetite for other things. Very nice place on Alki.

    (5)

  • Jeff M.

    Im a bit baffled by some of the recent negs. Had brunch saturday based on a friends recommendation. This was absolutely one of the best meals I've had since moving here last December the buffet was kept fresh the whole time they had live music and the view of the sound was just awesome. How about that mountain of all you can eat crab legs for brunch??!!

    (5)

  • ted i.

    I would have rated 5* except the Brownie in the sundae was as hard as the table! Avoid that dessert but enjoy your entrees

    (4)

  • Lauren R.

    Multiple post work happy hours have been spent at Saltys. They have the standard items required on the happy hour menu for a decent price. During happy hour I come here more for the view and easy parking than anything else. The thing about Saltys that you must try at least once is the sat/sun brunch buffet. Crab, oysters, eggs Benedict, a whole table of desserts and endless other options (that I didn't pay attention to because I was feasting on the items mentioned above) available. This is a place that everyone in your party will be able to find some delicious to eat. Watch out for the scary birds in the parking lot.

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  • Ben J.

    Absolutely fantastic experience last night at Salty's. The view of the city and overall atmosphere is perfect. Our waiter Danny was a rockstar who had great personality and perfect timing. Danny's baked alaska was The most amazing desert I've ever seen served. I teared up as I watched him turn an orange peel into a two foot fire fuze pouring a lava like flaming alcohol over a beatiful fluffy whipped frozen desert. Thanks for entertaining us well after closing time sir. Oh and The seafood and cocktails were excellent as well.

    (5)

  • Tina T.

    Mother's Day brunch was nice here. I love the view. The staff was super friendly. It was extremely crowded. The food was great for buffet style. The display was beautiful with lots of variety. The carrot cake was the bomb. I don't eat many sweets but when I do, it better be worth it. I normally don't like buffet food but I'd do that brunch again. I will be back on a weekday at sunset to take it all in. Thank you for a sweet Mother's Day.

    (4)

  • Luke S.

    Salty's is a great seafood restaurant with a beautiful view! The food is good and fresh. I like the Sunday brunch - all the seafood you can eat. It's a little pricey, but great for a special event!

    (3)

  • Jed T.

    It is a solid Seattle icon. It never disappoints! The seafood is really great and is always fresh.

    (5)

  • Jens J.

    Back at Alki. You don't have to twist my arm to get me over here. I wonder if you can even get a table at Salty's without a reservation. When we came here (with reservations) on this past Saturday morning when it opened at 9:30am, there was already a wait. Salty's thoughtfully provides self-service coffee and raspberry scones in the waiting area. But don't spoil your appetite on the scones, there's plenty more delectable stuff inside. Yes, Salty's brunch is expensive ($93 for two, incl. tax), but the buffet is amazing. We were seated at corner table with windows on two sides. So even though it was not the sunniest of days, we still had a great view of Elliot Bay and Downtown. The iconic chocolate fondue fountain is still here, along with a smaller caramel fountain. The buffet contains fresh fruit, breakfast items (omelets, pancakes, waffles, eggs, hash browns, etc), and heartier fare including prime rib and ham. And of course, there are King Crab legs, oysters, clams, shrimp and seafood bisque. And then there is dessert - a whole array of cookies, cakes, pies and tarts. Besides the delicious juicy prime rib, my favorite items in the buffet were the mac & cheese (divine!) and the little mango tarts topped with blueberries. Of course, I went gaga over the crème brûlée. I can never get enough of that stuff. Even though we weren't holding our stomachs when we left, I can assure you that we were so full, we did not eat the rest of the day. Service was fairly good. Even though this is a buffet, you have a waiter and a busboy. The waiter was gregarious and welcoming, asking us if we were there to celebrate. Interestingly, even if you are there to celebrate an occasion as we were (which we told our waiter), we didn't get any special comp or treat. There were several periods where the waiter and bus staff completely disappeared. We had to wait a while to get our check. One other thing - at one point, a piano was being played - at the same time pop music was on the sound system. A cacophony of sorts. Still, all things considered, Salty's is a premier buffet in a premier location.

    (4)

  • Jennifer N.

    I went here for Easter brunch and i was DIVINE! I ate SO MUCH FOOD and it was SO GOOD! The amazingness that I consumed included: - Dungeness Crab claws - unlimited claws! The best part! - Peel and Eat Shrimp - Popcorn Shrimp - Crab Deviled Eggs - Sausage Mac and Cheese - Apple Turnover with Caramel Sauce - Prime Rib - Lamb - Chocolate Cake - Chocolate Fountain with Marshmallows and Lady Fingers It was extremely extremely delicious and I highly enjoyed everything I ate. Definitely recommend!

    (5)

  • Mark O.

    I miss Salty's on Alki. Fabulous view, great bread, good food, good atmosphere. a little pricy. Everything people say that is positive is true. Iconic Seattle landmark.

    (4)

  • Jon Z.

    The view of the Seattle skyline is great and the atmosphere is very relaxing and enjoyable. Comparably, the service from the staff was wonderful, but the waiter was very rude once he realized we were only going to eat a light meal. He was very dismissive and brought us our check as soon as we ordered in order to push us out as soon as possible, even though almost all of the tables were empty. This behavior was very inappropriate and rude and somewhat spoiled the evening. I definitely recommend Salty's for the view and atmosphere, but unless you pay the big bucks, don't expect a warm welcome.

    (3)

  • Madison G.

    I've only been here for the brunch buffet, so I can speak on any other time of the day, such as lunch or dinner. However, this buffet is well worth the price and wait. First off, I am the worst person to take to a buffet. My family and I often go to buffets that are any where from $45-60 per person and after about a plate 1/2, I'm full. I enjoy going to buffets for the variety though, which is probably one of the reasons why I love Salty's so much. Also, you definitely get what you're paying for. Actually, you get way better than what you're paying for. All that crab, the oysters, and shrimp!! Yum!! I can't tell you how many times I've been to buffets where they serve me dry meat and flavorless pasta for $55. It's ridiculous. At least after eating at Salty's, I feel like I got some sort of fabulous deal and can go home satisfied. One suggestion I would make (that of course you don't have to take but it's a suggestion) is to bring a few dollars if you know you're going to eat pasta or omelette. They have these amazing chefs there that make pasta and omelette specifically for you and every time I go, I always think to myself, "I wish I brought cash so I could tip them!" I mean, you're paying to eat there, but still. These guys deserve to be treated like your server and get a little thank you tip. :) If a holiday is coming up such as mothers day or fathers day, you should definitely make a reservation. They book up quickly!

    (5)

  • Todd A.

    Pretty solid seafood! This is a great place to get some fresh grub and has a great view of Seattle across the water! The staff was friendly and the drinks were tasty. The food was good, but it didn't impress me enough to give 5 stars. I'd definitely go and see for yourself though if you've never been. Great atmosphere and an awesome restaurant!

    (4)

  • Russ V.

    Salty's ruined my Anniversary So, how to begin? I do not think I have ever been more disappointed with a dining experience in Seattle. We arrived on a Wednesday night having placed a reservation on Open table. When I made this reservation I specifically asked for a window seat. I knew 7pm was probably their busy time and I might not get it. Unfortunately, we were sat upper deck away from the window which was fine but there were open spots near the window when we were sat. -Strike 1 I told my lovely date that she could order whatever she wanted because we were celebrating and she really wanted crab. Well there were two choices for crab a 1lb GIANT crab for $65 and a live crab for $88... We decided that we would share the $65 crab and get an appetizer. We ordered their $20 shrimp cocktail appetizer for a start and what did we get with our $20? We got 5 medium/small shrimp with a smattering of cocktail sauce. $4 a shrimp.... My date looked at me and acknowledged the ridiculousness of the portion. - Strike Two So, then we proceed to get our $65 dollar crab... We had decided to add the Lobster Risotto as our side for an additional $10. I about jumped out of my skin in horror when I saw what they delivered.. We got one 2ft crab leg tossed on a plate with no garnish or anything. It hardly weighed a pound... I have been watching my weight lately and measuring the weight of the food I intake so I am pretty good at estimating the weight of food. Cracked we had no more that 3oz of crab. To add insult to injury it was cold. We of course ordered dessert because we were both still EXTREMELY hungry. Our waiter was pleasant enough but didn't even attempt to save us from not knowing their menu TL:DR ---So for $150 I got 5 shrimp and 3oz of cold crab and a small portion of cheesy risotto...The desert was Tiramasu and completely average.... Salty's is a joke... If I was not attempting to make humor of it all on my special night I would have sent the food back. I will never come back and I will make it my mission to tell every single person how completely idiotic and gouge-y this place is

    (1)

  • Amber A.

    Great experience! Raw oysters, crab cake and a cup of chowder (which they top w Sherry and Pepper). We split the Halibut Cheeks, first time I had ever had them or seen them on menu- wow- so amazing! Close to scallops on texture and on a bed of arugula and asparagus tips. A great bread basket w homemade butter comes to table too. I had the Cucumber Gimlet but made w vodka, followed up w a great Washington red blend wine. The manager, Chris, ended the night making sure we had a good experience and giving us great suggestions for where to go in Seattle. Ohhh and I forgot the gorgeous view...it doesn't get much better!

    (5)

  • Rachelle D.

    This place has one of the best views in the city. Sadly the building is just awful. You're paying top dollar to eat in a run down hideous atmosphere. The empty dirty lobster tanks at the entrance were especially nice. We made a reservation and we're still made to wait 45 minutes. Our waiter seemed like he was recovering from an ecstasy bender. It was just surreal. My son commented that it looked like it was decorated by an 8 year old in 1992, and I'd have to agree with him. The food was ok, but really just ok. This place needs a serious update and more professional staff to be worth it. Two stars for the view.

    (2)

  • Macie R.

    We went here for dinner Tuesday night. The special was Halibut with Dungeness crab and asparagus. Was it good? Yes. Was it worth $60 a person? No. The Dungeness was barely discernible. The lemon drop was excellent, the crème brulee was outstanding. The ambiance is second to none. We were at a window, seated at 7:50 (7:30 reservation), able to watch the sun go down and the lights come up. What I did notice that I liked were the tables up a level, 4 tops, someone would have their back to the water and the view. No, they lined the wall behind with perfect mirrors, no distortion. So you might be looking at your dinner companion but you also get to take advantage of the view. If the price of dinner was $45, this would be 5 stars, no doubt. I just think $60 was excessive.

    (3)

  • Kinda Invisible S.

    I'm a brunch fanatic and this place really delivers! My BF said the seafood wasn't as flavorful as he had hoped, but I think he's out of his mind. Everything from oysters on the half shell to crab legs to pasta to potato salad to cheesecake to Fair Scones in cute little white paper bags (that's right, I said scones like you get at the Puyallup Fair!). Everything is amazing, fresh, delicious, varied, etc., etc. Seriously, don't go anywhere else (especially Ivar's) for brunch. Hang out as long as you'd like and eat to your hear's content. The view ain't bad, either!!!

    (5)

  • Jeff N.

    We went to Salty's to check out their Restaurant Week offerings. The food was tasty, the service was excellent (and very friendly), and the view was great. Overall a very good experience. Can't speak of their usual menu, but the Restaurant Week menu was good. Looking forward to going to check out the brunch.

    (4)

  • Mojdeh S.

    How I heard of this place: Working at Alaska Airlines, Salty's was most often the restaurant of choice when staff were celebrating anniversaries with the company - five year, ten year and twenty-five year celebrations were almost always at Salty's. The Baha'i Community in Seattle also celebrated its 100 year anniversary at Salty's! Type of cuisine: Gourmet seafood with a view! Everything from crab mac 'n cheese to chowder, from grilled fish to sample platters including halibut, scallops and shrimp. Ambiance: Traditional men's lounge is the sense you get when you walk into this space. A port town space with urban posh circa 1980s. Large and on the water, Salty's large windows give patrons a view of the most of the Seattle cityscape. Large, expansive water views with barges and boats can be enjoyed from every seat in the house. The restaurant area offers booths at each table, while the large bar seating area has tables and chairs throughout, as well as bar stool seating. Artfully made and decorated fish sculptures, paintings and other such paraphernalia clutter the walls and columns throughout the establishment. While it seems the majority of patrons are over the age of 60 years, the venue and the booth seats are large enough to host young diners as well. What I ordered: Being one of the 100 establishments participating in Seattle Restaurant Week it was a great place to visit on a gorgeous, clear and sunny fall day. A three course fixed price menu for $15 could not be refused by any of the three of us dining! After enjoying the complimentary seed-filled bread and crispy sesame seed crackers with roasted garlic and chive butter, we placed our orders. Two of us opted for the Caesar salad with flair, including pickled vegetables in the dressing, crispy bread croutons, Parmesan cheese and the tart tastes of fresh lemon juice. The third in our party ordered the chowder to start, made with clams, fish and bacon! All three of us chose the crab mac 'n cheese for lunch (over the rib eye sandwich and the lunch-sized Caesar salad). The half portion was easily overlooked by the rich, deep flavors! Large chunks of crab, gooey cheese baked over macaroni pasta with a crunchy breadcrumb topping was a beautiful pile of delicate mustard greens lightly dressed in a lemon vinaigrette. For dessert, two orders of white chocolate mousse cake graced our table, as well as one selection of the assorted cookie plate (with one cocoa M'n'M cookie, one almond meringue and a raspberry shortbread in the shape of a cartoon flower). What I loved: The crab mac 'n cheese was the unanimous favorite! The light summer flavor of the mustard greens over the rich and dense comfort of the cheese and crab perfectly complemented each other as the flavors married in your mouth! Why I loved it: The view, the cost and the serenity in the space made for a very enjoyable long lunch! Cost: Average to high ($15 for a three-course menu is a special deal; the regular menu offers lunch entrees for $10-$30)

    (3)

  • K X.

    This is a review of renting a BANQUET ROOM at the Salty's Alki location. When you're spending over $2k for an event that lasts one night, you're expecting perfection, no? The atmosphere can't be beat, with a view of the water and downtown Seattle it's hard to go wrong. So let's get started, Venue... Perfect Food... Great Personal bartender w/ open bar w/ hard alcohol... Terrible Few examples from multiple members of our party, 1. I order my first drink of the night; which is a tall, Jim Beam & Coke, with a lime. Chad, our banquet bartender starts pouring the coke, and then pours Jack Daniel's, forgets the the lime, and hands me my drink. I ask, you don't have Jim Beam? He says, no. Without any concern that he just made me a drink I did not order; which came out of the hard alcohol budget for the night. Great start to the evening right? 2. John Doe goes up to the bar, orders a Bud Light bottle, Chad states there isn't any Bud Light; John Doe knows there IS indeed Bud Light. John Doe's wife setup the event and made sure they had it. In addition, John Doe could see behind Chad, in a bucket with ice, Bud Light bottles cooling. John Doe says to Chad, I can see the Bud Light behind you. Chad says oh, we only have 2 bottles of it. John Doe says well, can I have one of them? Chad hands John Doe a bottle of Bud Light. 3. Jane Doe orders a Long Island Iced Tea. Chad is out of ice, Chad's assistant bartender asks Chad if he should go get more ice from the adjacent banquet room. Chad declines and says he won't be making many more drinks. Chad returns with enough ice to make the Long Island. (We still had about an hour left). 4. John Doe tried to order a drink later in the evening and was told by a temporary bartender filling in for Chad; we won't be serving you alcoholic drinks anymore. In a personal banquet room private event; are you kidding me? 5. The hard alcohol pours were lackluster. You DO NOT get the same amount of hard alcohol in your drink in the banquet room compared to ordering the same hard alcoholic drink upstairs in their bar. (We tested this theory). MYTH CONFIRMED! 6. Jane Doe had 9 Long Islands throughout the night; typically Jane Doe can only drink 3-4 and she's done drinking for the ENTIRE night! MYTH CONFIRMED! You're saying well, every bartender is different with their pours right? You're correct. But, our party experienced a pathetic performance in terms of bar customer service overall. Our main bartender for the evening had a personality of a wet dish cloth and didn't know the first thing about customer service. If you have guests spending over $2k, GIVE THEM A GREAT BARTENDER! Very long story short; if you get a banquet room at Salty's; ONLY have BEER & WINE! If you have members of your party who drink hard alcohol, just have them walk upstairs to the restaurant bar. You can thank me and your checkbook by ordering me a drink; you're welcome!

    (1)

  • Nicole K.

    Last night my daughter and four of her friends went to eat at Saltys on Alki before prom. Being young teens on their own, they were unsure of themselves in such a nice restaurant. The manager came to their table, helped them figure out what they would like and was so kind and generous with these kids. He made them feel comfortable and welcome. What a class act! What exceptional customer service! You have a loyal customer for life and I will recommend Saltys to all my friends.

    (5)

  • Amanda C.

    Our trip across the country - or more accurately our budget for the trip - allowed for one big night out. We treated my cousins to a meal out complete with appetizers, cocktails and dessert. We wanted big, fabulous, lavish. We wanted 5 stars. And we got 3. Our waiter was energetic and obviously a well rehearsed showman. He works for very large tips, and does a good job at bonding with his tables. But he forgot to put one of our appetizers in and made a big deal at the end of the meal when we tried to subtly slip him a credit card. We liked him just fine, but he definitely didn't wow us. The food was good, but not outstanding for the prices they're charging. I think the best money we spent was the $16 side of lobster risotto. It was truly perfect. Boyfriend also loved his Bullet rye Manhattan. Our oysters were good, especially with the candied lemon they served. But then there was the rest. I got the Copper River King salmon on many recommendations and it came out mostly rare, without a heads up on the menu or from the waiter. Our side of Brussel sprouts were completely undercooked. The scallops were fine, but the pasta they came with was overdone and stuck together. We just weren't blown away by the meal with so many so-so elements. Something we loved however, was the baked Alaska dessert. It was a show and a treat to eat. A perfect way to cap off the meal, we shared it among 5 of us as we finished our drinks. I will point out my cousins enjoyed their meals of haddock piccata and the captains platter, so not all was lost. I might come back to Salty's, but I would be careful about my order and not be afraid to send things back. One last note: you absolutely cannot beat the view of the Seattle skyline at night.

    (3)

  • Brian S.

    Came for Sunday brunch with a group - very impressed by the diverse options, the drinks, and the service. Did quality was topnotch, and the outside patio had a spectacular view. Probably not the greatest value in town, but we set out to spoil ourselves rotten and accomplished just that. Would definitely come back.

    (5)

  • Benjamin D.

    My really good friend gave us a giftcard from Christmas for this place. We really enjoyed brunch, Not to sound like a pig, but I did my best to try a little of everything and its was all delicious. From crab legs to waffles, salmon, custom omelets, tortellini, doughnuts, hasbrowns, bacon, sauasge, eggs, prime rib, ham, just to name a few all wonderful! Outstanding service, everyone was so friendly and a pleasure to speak with.

    (5)

  • Hyemi K.

    Had a birthday dinner with my hubby last weekend and was satisfied with the food and services. My favorite dish at Salty's was Mac and Cheese but since their menus change regularly i tried five fish pasta. Good amount of seafood and doesn't taste fishy! I quite enjoyed with it and I recommend anyone to try. My server also gave me a piece of vanila cake for my birthday and it was so tasty! :) great place for special day!

    (4)

  • Kat A.

    I'm eating my way through Seattle, one recommendation at a time. This place is billed as best brunch in Seattle, and I'd say they live up to the hype! High points: -the view: I challenge you to beat their sweeping view of the Seattle skyline, it's truly amazing, especially on one of Seattle's [few] gorgeous days! -the service: I believe her name was Chrissy and she was fantastic! She's so excited to be there and loves her job (or she's one hell of a faker!). She made us even more excited to be brunching here - if that's possible. -the drinks: I was fortunate enough to have both the POG mimosa (delicious) & the peach bellini (also delicious). Next time I'll have to do the DIY bloody mary bar, the add ons looked awesome - they even had bacon dipped in chocolate (I do wonder how that would actually taste in the BM, but A+ for creativity)! -the food: fresh and yummy crab legs and oysters and more, an omellete bar, a crepe bar, french toast & waffles & pancakes - oh my!, breakfast meats and hashbrowns galore, a chocolate fountain, plenty of nut-free dessert options, the DIY bloody mary bar, a pasta bar...seriously they have every brunch item you could dream up. A few notes: Parking is kind of a bitch, but they do have valet - if you're in to that sort of thing. I'd come back here for a special occasion or to bring people from out of town, but it's a little pricey for the average Sunday brunch. Thanks for the food coma Salty's, until next time!

    (4)

  • Jess M.

    I have to give them a 4 star for the variety of food on the brunch buffet and friendly staff. The copper top cinnamon rolls were my favorite, my husband liked the biscuits. The rest of the food is good, but not amazing. You wont need to eat for a week.

    (4)

  • Inna B.

    I have only eaten brunch here on Saturday and Sunday and literally is one of the best all you can eat brunches I have had! The all you can eat on Saturday is $45.00 and on Sunday is $49.99. This includes all the food and any drinks (minus alcohol). This price may seem a little steep, but what you are offered makes up for it so make sure to bring an appetite. It is all you can eat crab legs (OMG!!!), oysters (from Taylor Shell Fish), crepe bar, pasta bar, salad bar, omelet bar, prime rib and so so much more! Come here bring with a appetite and start with the crab legs!! Eat as many of those as you can then move onto the rest of the food. You will not regret this decision! Also fantastic view of Seattle, so always a good spot for tourist.

    (5)

  • Tammie C.

    Honestly, this place is a zoo. The food is mediocre and there are a ton of people swarming around for the king crab legs creating a bit of chaos. And the decor is....it's interesting...kind of like a kid's bday party with balloons everywhere and an old hotel with old carpet. Most of the seats are booths, which is a bit weird and uncomfortable for the people sitting on the inside since it becomes a hassle to slide out n' all that...anyhow, I will say that all the seats have a view of the water, which redeems this place (just a little). Omelet bar, waffle and crepe bar, eggs benedict, bacon, mahi mahi with pineapple relish, smoked salmon, prime rib, oysters, crab legs, clam chowder, cheese...there's waay too much food here. They're pretty smart because they give you fresh made donuts in the beginning to fill you up so don't bite the bait and save room for the seafood like you intended to. Oysters are from Taylor, but they are not chilled and frankly, not that good...even though they have people shucking them at the station. They do have every topping you would ever want on an oyster- sherry wine vinegar, lemon, butter, chives...etc. Unfortunately they don't have shrimp cocktail...only shrimp with the shells on it. Too much hassle to peel and the shrimp are so small. And while the crab legs look huge, it takes a lot of work and patience to get the meat outta that sucker. Not worth it in my opinion. But maybe I'm just lazy. Prime rib is pretty dry so don't waste your time waiting in that line. Desserts are extensive with the chocolate and salted caramel fountain, and I have to say the best thing is the warm apple bread pudding which comes in a large pan. Service is friendly and nice, but there are so many servers and runners that make up half the restaurant making the place a bit crowded in my opinion. A little unpleasant. Despite all of that, this place is still decent just for the views and the nice walk afterward. $50/head for Sunday brunch.

    (3)

  • Jim C.

    Giving this place a 5 start because of their amazing happy jour . They serve the best mango mojito during happy hour and the best blacken fish tacos!! Absolutely love this place

    (5)

  • Cheryl R.

    I've tried and tried (for 5+ years!) to love this place. It's hopeless. They win for the views of downtown and Elliott Bay, but that's about it. There are just too many other places in town that are downright stellar by comparison. The food at Salty's is okay, but not "knock your socks off". Certainly not at that price point. Two menu standouts (for me) are their chowder and white chocolate cake. Perhaps you could find a spot in the bar, next to the fireplace on a cold day, and have a cup of soup, some cake, and a bottle or two of vino. If you don't mind paying $50+ for the pleasure. The service is (usually) very attentive, except in the bar or on the patio, where it is truly abysmal. The weekend brunches are crazy expensive (even for children, who will obviously never eat more than a plate of food - if that). They're super friendly to people celebrating birthdays or other events, which can make the birthday gal or guy feel special. Your mother perhaps would love that. Oh and there is free parking, which is grand. Oh wait, West Seattle is loaded with free parking. Scratch that as a bonus. So what's to like? Yep, that pretty much leaves us with the views. Meh. I think I'll just take them in at Seacrest for free instead. Sorry Salty's, you could be extraordinary. Instead you're mediocre. Black Angus or Olive Garden mediocre. Yikes.

    (2)

  • Kyle N.

    Wait staff was outstanding. Pasta chef was awesome. Otherwise it was gross. Prime rib was tough and tasteless. Eggs were runny. Chicken was rubber. Bacon was floppy. I couldnt even stand to eat the majority of dishes that I tried... Service area was crowded with long lines. Desserts were bitter. When the bill came ($261 for 4 people) we just started laughing. I've never felt more ripped off at a restaurant. $20/plate would have been overpriced.

    (1)

  • Amy W.

    BEST. BRUNCH. EVER. Fresh oysters; steamed clams; crab legs; and killer paella. Oh yeah, there's egg stuff and trad breakfast too. I have held a birthday in a private room for brunch, and it was great. Also spent New Year's here, where you can see the fireworks perfectly from floor-to-ceiling windows which supply a Frasier-like view of Seattle. If it were up to me, I'd do brunch & skip the dinners. Prepare to fight with feisty small people to get your fill of crab legs!

    (5)

  • Vici Suzanne C.

    We went here with friends for our anniversary. We did the Sunday brunch. It was awesome, so much fresh seafood and tons of other food and desserts. Worth it just to go for the crab. Reasonably priced for all you get.

    (4)

  • Rachel S.

    I am kind of on the fence with the experience I had here on Sunday. I'll start with the positive points first. 1. Complimentary valet 2. LOTS of seafood 3. An amazing view The not so good part was that the hot food really wasn't that hot. I tried the biscuits and gravy and the gravy was pretty cold. The same went for the hash browns. I was pretty surprised by this since they were in warmers, but either way they were both cold. The line for shrimp and crab will have you standing around for almost 10 minutes. I think these things wouldn't have bugged me some much if I wasn't paying $50 per person. Not to mention we were told we needed to try to keep our stay under an hour and half, which I would have done anyways, but it just seemed kind of rude considering the cost of the brunch and the establishment. I am sure that I will be back for dinner or lunch, but I will never be going to brunch there again.

    (3)

  • Kseniya A.

    Went there for my birthday dinner and had and amazing time. We got a table by the window and we came at the time of the show from a boat. The waitress was amazing, knowledgeable about the menu, very helpful on helping to pick if you have no idea what you want. Told them I had allergies, when food was served, a manager approached us and told us that all the utensils were cleaned before the food was cook for us! I love that place this is not the first time we went there and we will defiantly go back there.

    (5)

  • Jennifer F.

    Cold, over cooked french fries and shrimp covered in mayo. Yuck. Oh and service was eh.

    (2)

  • L M.

    Not sure why this place does not have more stars....I went with friends for Sunday brunch and we all loved it. They have complimentary valet, a great view, delicious food and great service. Pasta area, seafood area, breakfast area, meat carving station, a great dessert area with someone making cotton candy. I liked it so much I got my daughter a gift certificate (she goes to college here) so that she could go on her birthday. Would definitely go back

    (4)

  • Jonathan H.

    A 1 star review is a little harsh, I know, but hear me out. I've been local to the area for over a decade, and my wife and I always hear good things about Salty's. The line of cars out the parking lot was a comforting reminder of these reviews as we pulled in, with my visiting family in the car. Initial experience was nice. Complementary valet, polite hostess, good drinks in the bar, and prompt service. We even got seated outside as we had requested and hoped. This is where our experience began to sour. Our server was polite, and initially attentive, and happy to answer our questions, but over the course of the evening, he became harder and harder to beckon. He also forgot items on two separate occasions. Nobody's perfect, but still. The food, well it was underwhelming at it's greatest point, and flat out disappointing all around. Prices were ridiculous. Who really pays $70 for a single Dungeness crab plate? Crab was really the only reason for coming there but we couldn't justify the price considering we go crabbing often ourselves. We were recommended a large combo platter by our host as it had a wide variety of seafood including both Dungeness and King crab. We did. It was awful. And he neglected to inform us it was all on ice, and served without any drawn butter. Lame. Before we could even get to many of the items, the ice had melted and we were left with seafood floating around in murky water. Soggy sushi? No thanks. We finished, paid, tipped appropriately, and left, with no intentions of returning. I'd have given it 1.5 stars if I could. Two just seemed too much. If you want amazing seafood and don't mind paying for it, go to Sea Star. Salty's will leave you wanting much, much more.

    (1)

  • Scott R.

    Outdoor seating with spectacular views of the Seattle skyline. For an appetizer, I ordered a dozen of oysters (combination of local) and they were so fresh and very tasty. All the oysters were cleaned and shucked to perfection. I didn't taste any grain or shells at all, so it's satisfying to just take it all in and enjoy the oysters without worry. I also ordered the Alaskan salmon fish and chips, which were fantastic. The fish was cooked and battered perfectly. Overall, the food and service was fantastic. I look forward to returning to Saltys on my next visit to Seattle.

    (4)

  • Kristofer O.

    Great server, but unfortunately it was a 45 minute wait for our food. After $90 of food we were still hungry. Great location on the water.

    (2)

  • Jim P.

    What can I say about Salty's that hasn't been said already. It probably has the best view of Seattle than any other restaurant in the city, the place offers a very diverse menu that should satisfy any ones palate, the service is good and attentive, and I love to see a place switching their menu around seasonally. We had a great lunch there and I would highly recommend Salty's for a romantic night out with your sweety or a great place for a business lunch.

    (4)

  • N H.

    The host needs to be more enthusiastic after all that position is the first person you come in contact with. My group left :/

    (2)

  • Julie F.

    Go for the view or brunch, or a decent Happy Hour, but should you find yourself sitting on the outside deck, bring ear plugs -- the Hip Hop music is played too loud! (Our server told us the bar manager likes it loud to create a sense of energy.) Such was my experience twice this summer - with the returning rains, I won't be back. And will remember this for next summer!!!

    (2)

  • Vishal S.

    Good food good selection of seasonal fish , A++ on the service! I visited this place because I was looking for some good sea food and I not only got that I got a great view of the city . The lobster I ordered was very flavorful and I had a piece of my co worker 'a steel head and that was great! Will visit again.

    (4)

  • Wendell B.

    This is the BEST BRUNCH IN SEATTLE hands down! Amazing food, amazing views, amazing atmosphere, clean restaurant, friendly staff.

    (5)

  • Nancy L.

    Raw oysters (ask someone how to make a good one) and the fruit/sweet salmon. Ernest is a sweet guy who knows his stuff!

    (4)

  • Bruce W.

    Have been to Salty's multiple times. The view and wait staff are awesome, but that is where it has ended for us. We chose Salty's to celebrate our 40th anniversary on the 6th for the brunch. Our server was great, the view of the bay and Seattle skyline were wonderful. Sorry to say that the food was mediocre, at best. Several areas of the buffet were either empty or you needed to scrape the trays to get a partial serving. The prime rib was not prime; dry and tough. Not a good value for us and cannot recommend this restaurant to others and we will probably not be returning.

    (2)

  • C. K.

    To explain the experience at the Salty's in a review, I can only describe it as one word: "confusing". Looking at the looks and the sights you can see, from parking lot to your table in restaurant, you are captured by the amazing and breath-taking view of the seattle over the water at night. It indeed is one of the best views in U.S. Inner decoration was very modern, formal, and romantic. From here you expect high expectation from this restaurant. We went over for dinner, and ordered shrimp pasta, some clam appetizer, fried seafood martini, chowder and some more. I do believe they are charging way more than they should be for those mediocre foods. There were no special flavor you are looking for in a high-end restaurant. Either it is bland or buttery. Service was also not more than just okay. Everyone were friendly like they were supposed to be, but slow seating and takes a long time to take orders. I've heard better things about the brunch buffet here. Maybe i will visit for brunch next time and edit review then.

    (3)

  • Patrick W.

    Service was very good. View was wonderful. Food (oysters on the half shell and calamari) was excellent. However, vodka martinis (one with kettle one and one with belvedere) were dreadful. Watered down badly, bland and tasteless. (And we have them fairly often other places and rarely get a bad one like this.) So they do the harder parts (food and service) well, but mess up on something as easy as a vodka martini. Huh?!?!

    (3)

  • Kara R.

    This review is strictly for brunch - I think they are way to spendy for everything else, no matter how good the food is (mostly because I am a fairy talented home chef) But they have the best brunch in all of Seattle, hands down! 'Nuff said :)

    (5)

  • Sam V.

    I came here on a recent trip for Sunday brunch because my boyfriend's coworkers recommended it. I believe their words were "It's worth every single penny." And me being the cheap person that I am had a difficult time justifying $50 per person for just brunch. Oh man. It's worth it. My experience here was kind of a blur though. I just remember making friends with the guys who were shucking the oysters because I may have made quite a bit return trips to their station. I love oysters. And being from a landlocked state, I take advantage of them fresh whenever possible. My favorite part of getting the oysters and actually anything at the brunch stations was Eddy. He was just a delight in showing me the ropes. I also loved the view. We were seated right over the water and it was just a perfect Sunday morning with just a bit of overcast. Great to take your significant other after you've gotten a bit comfortable with them and don't mind looking like a fat cow. Although, the service was phenomenal and only let you look like a fat cow while eating. Whenever you went back for more, it would look like you were the daintiest of eaters. It was somewhat touristy, but I enjoyed it... you know, being a tourist and all.

    (5)

  • Chris S.

    Wonderful, 3 hostesses all smiling. Travis our waiter was great. 6 of us for dinner, food quick, delicious, Chef came out and chatted with us , and that made it a magical evening, lots of birthdays being celebrated. We'll be back

    (4)

  • Sarah H.

    Don't go here. Certainly don't go here for the buffet brunch. Don't eat the fresh oysters. Don't eat the barrel of snow-crab legs, and don't decimate the Build Your Own Bloody Mary bar. Just leave this place for me. ALL FOR ME. Because I did those things. And as soon as I can, I'll do it all again.

    (5)

  • Thong N.

    I made reservations here for a nice dinner with the wife on our anniversary trip. Sure its not the most upscale high class restaurant in Seattle but that's not what we like. The restaurant is clean and nice, the decor is quirky and fun. The view from the deck is absolutely wonderful. Food was extremely fresh and tasty. I had the halibut and it was nice light and flaky full of flavor. The live oysters were fresh with a light touch of saltiness like they just got pulled from the sea. This place is on the wife's must come back to list.

    (4)

  • Justina S.

    I was just here a few nights ago for dinner with my best friend whom I haven't seen in a while and also I am one of her bridesmaids for her up coming wedding. Salty's on Alki never disappoint's me. The service is excellent, food is wonderful and the staff, well they know what their doing. This place is a little pricey, but the worth it. For the both of us, we spent $200 for our dinner which was not bad. That included wine and appetizer's Other than that, I love coming to Salty's on Alki. Thank you Satly's for having an amazing team! Much kudos to Katie. She was a amazing server!!! Also, you cannot beat the brunch!! Hands down :)

    (5)

  • Bridget P.

    Scheduled a business dinner here for 8 on a Saturday night (about 2 weeks ago), and got a beautiful table near the back of the restaurant with a fabulous view of the Seattle skyline. We've had meals here before, and enjoyed it for the most part, but this last experience has convinced me to take our business else-where. We were at Satly's for the better part of 7 hours, and our server (I can't remember her name now, but despite how sweet she was) just couldn't seem to get things together... Some of us arrived earlier than others, and while she was sure to have wine on the table for us (which we had to refill ourselves), it was a miracle when we were all finally seated, with our water glasses filled and appetizers ordered. A lot of the starters came out at different times, brought out by different servers. My husband ordered an oyster sampler dish as his starter, and when a server (not our original) brought out his dish, he asked her with oysters were which, to which she replied that they all looked the same to her, even though the ticket she was holding suggested that there should've been at least 2 different kinds there. Rather than taking the plate back and getting the order corrected, she just left it on the table for us and disappeared. The mains were not exceptional, for their price, but they all arrived at the same time after being ordered, which was impressive at that point. Getting water, non-alcoholic drink, and beer refills was like pulling teeth. At one point, one of the members of our party actually got up, retrieved a water pitcher, and filled everyone's empty glasses at the table. Disgraceful. After dinner, our party stayed around for desserts, and some post-meal drinks. At least three of the members of our party started munching on crackers and commenting on how they were stopping by the nearest fast-food place as soon as we were finished. Very embarrassing. Salty's has an incredible view, and the atmosphere of the restaurant is lovely, but the service and the food options need some serious revamping. Unfortunately, we won't be returning.

    (2)

  • Jerry G.

    My favorite "drive across the sound at night and eat dinner while looking back at the Seattle city lights". We were here in January 2013. A good to great meal for a slightly expensive price. Great Seafood and ask to be seated by the windows looking over at Seattle. Plenty of parking to the side of the restaurant. You may have to get here early (say 6:00pm) to get a great seat. We did and by the time we left, we were completely surrounded by other customers envying our up front window seat. I had the Seafood Chowder and I requested a special order of a side of Sherry (now you know that I've lived in Maryland). The best I've had? No, but close. I've had better in Maryland and at the Fish Market in Seattle. I then had their Steelhead entree. Pretty decent. Tender and had the right sides. I have been here a number of times over the past 10 years while out in Seattle on business. I remember one time that I was disappointed in the entree. I believe it had been undercooked at the time. But that was a long time ago. This was my wife's first time to Seattle. She loved the place. Will we go back? Next time we're in Seattle for sure.

    (4)

  • Lana M.

    Salty's is a great place for Happy Hour. Reasonable prices, good food and a wonderful view of downtown Seattle. Try their "giant" Margarita. So good!!!!!!

    (4)

  • Chelsea S.

    I've been to Salty's one two occasions and both times were for a dinner function with an organization so I can speak more on their catering services than the restaurant itself. I've had exceptional service and very good meals every time I have been. Salads are fresh, fish is cooked really well, desserts have been only okay. The view at Salty's really steals the show. We've been able to take group pictures on their patio overlooking the Seattle downtown skyline and take in the sights of the city during dusk is really exceptional. I'm not sure this would be a place I would go often on my own budget and time but it is certainly a fun place and a treat to go every once in a while.

    (4)

  • Babs G.

    it's been a long time since I've been to Salty's, so I was really, really looking forward to dinner there. I ordered the filet mignon which is a rare treat indeed... and I gotta say that it was a disappointing meal. the steak was served luke warm and wasn't melt.in .your.mouth fabulous even though it was topped with boursin cheese. came with a side of truffle frites (fancy French fries?). $57 bucks... really? my Caesar salad was bland... the drinks mediocre and poured light. wow. there were five of us for dinner and the bill neared $400. . . and I'm sure we could have had a much better meal nearly anyplace else for that amount. You can't beat the view at Salty's... but the food, not so much. The server was top notch though... attentive and charming.

    (2)

  • Kristy W.

    What an amazing view of the skyline of Seattle! We had just got here just in time before the fog rolled in and hid the Space needle. This place rocks not just for the views of the skyline but for the amazing food!! Make sure you are aware of the prices before you come here. They kind of trick you and ask if you would like soup or salad which are not included in your already expensive meal so please be aware of this. I had the $60 steak and salad which I did not regret what so ever as well as the huckleberry lemon drop which I might add was very tasty! I would come back again for a special occasion! From the pictures from other people it looks like they have a wonderful brunch that I wouldn't mind trying out as well as the Bloody Mary bar.

    (5)

  • Jenn W.

    The restaurant smells strangely cheap when you come in from the front door, I think because of the overwhelming candle fragrance? It's awkwardly dark and chain-ish near the entrance, but then the hostess walks you over to your seat by the ocean view, and the place feels completely different. The view and natural light really make a huge difference. I wish they let that feel take over the rest of the restaurant too... Got the seafood paella, which they warned me was not made with the traditional saffron. It was pretty good, with lots of big chunks of seafood (salmon, clams) and I realized by the time I was done that the flavor was very BBQ-sauce-y. It wasn't a huge portion; it filled me up just right. Which means a normal person probably wouldn't be satisfied. Their ice cream dessert combo was good - wildberry sorbet (which definitely wasn't a sorbet) and an orange chocolate ice cream. Strong flavors, big scoops, and we finished it all.

    (2)

  • Ellen M.

    Good service...Oyster is the best and crag leg is so so.

    (4)

  • Michael G.

    Everything that I expected it would be, it lives up to the billing. And it's a pleasant billing. The view, first of all, is just about as good as it gets in Seattle. Huge floor to ceiling windows, the whole Seattle skyline can be seen from our table. Which I think is the real value. If you think about it, even all the venues right in downtown doesn't have a view of itself.. (Saltys is across the bay, in West Seattle). We attended their Saturday brunch, something the other locations do not offer. It was excellent. Between here and Redondo, I'd always pick here, if available. The extra space is the first improvement. Carved ham, pasta station, mini doughnuts are but a few others (over Redondo). There actually are a few things they don't offer that Redondo does, such as pesto clams and less fish options. Great service, just a great place to spend a Saturday or Sunday morning in Seattle.

    (4)

  • Lily L.

    Dinner or even lunch here is okay but not as well worth the price.The busiest time is during brunch on Sundays. Who wouldn't want to spend a good 3-5 hours having all you can eat brunch and seeing the beautiful Seattle cityscape? And summer? Not that they truly keep watch on time, but as long as you're not hoarding everything, it seems they don't mind. They truly care about their customers' satisfaction and will do what they can to make sure of it. Oysters vary on the weekends in terms of freshness, but roast beef is generally tender and juicy and salmon is always cooked right. Desserts are standard, nothing too special (except for the beignets they provide when you leave). Breakfast foods are not something I consume often, so I do love having a waffle or crepe here and there. If you ever need someone to cater your event, Salty's also provides catering, which could be pricey, but well worthy of it.

    (4)

  • Vanna P.

    YUM! My husband and I went to their Saturday brunch and we had a lovely time. I would say we had a really good experience here. I made reservations on Open Table at 11am and when we got there, I must say, the hostess was very friendly! We ended up getting a nice table right by the window with a beautiful view of Seattle. When you are seated, they also give you a plate of different mini donuts as your "starter". Our waiter was also very nice and made sure all of our eaten plates were cleared out and replaced our silverware each time, and also he refilled our drinks quickly. There were a lot of varieties of food to choose from. They had the traditional breakfast foods, an omelet station, salad, pizzas, a pasta station, pancake/crepe/waffle station, carving station, seafood with crabs/clams/mussels/smoked salmon, and dessert with a chocolate fountain! We tried a bit of everything here and by the time we were done, we were so full! Most likely we would come here again, but probably not too often since it is very pricey.

    (4)

  • James M.

    The food was excellent as was the service. We had a party of 16 people and they were able to accommodate us putting us over by a window with a spectacular view of the Seattle waterfront. I highly recommend that you eat here if you visit Seattle. If you are staying in Seattle there is a water taxi that docks right next door to the restaurant. A 10 min ride. Make reservations but even though they were very busy the restaurant is set up in sections with a view from each section. That makes it seem quiet.

    (5)

  • Jodi W.

    All I can say is happy hour, happy hour, happy hour! I was there yesterday and wanted a table in the sun on the deck. I went to the bar to wait, ordered a sangria and before I'd had my first sip my table was ready. Four huge coconut crusted prawns and a caesar salad for $9. Good drink specials and a view that can't be beat on our rare sunny days in Seattle. The service was impeccable. Only 3 stars because I think in general their food is over priced for what it is...but again, happy hour...

    (3)

  • Nikolai N.

    Great place for brunch on sunday!

    (4)

  • Gabriel M.

    Very good. Very nice inside with an obviously good view. I agree with an earlier post that the food is good, but nothing spectacular. I went to the Salty's in Portland the week before and was glad that they didn't have the same menu. I liked this one better. The service was good, too.

    (4)

  • Stacy G.

    Beautiful views of the water, delicious fresh seafood, and a pier to walk along when you're stuffed to the max after said delicious meal. A great place to go for a taste of Seattle, an impressive date, and I understand the brunch is wonderful as well.

    (4)

  • Linda M.

    We had a horribly over priced meal on New Year's Eve. On Christmas Eve 2009 we ordered steaks we have dreamed about that were so tender it was like cutting butter. We paid $40 per steak. New Year's Eve the same steak was $65 per steak. Not only were these steaks horribly over priced but were chewy and grizzly. Our steak we buy at Costco 4 for $35 are better. So sad and so bad. PS we didn't like the hostess telling us that our table was only reserved for 1 hour. For $229 for dinner we should have had whatever time we wanted. $10 for a salad are you kidding me. No vegetable really.

    (2)

  • Angie W.

    Let's face it, even if the food sucked this place would be amazing for the view! Lucky for us, it doesn't suck. Went here for an early dinner last week with some out of town company. They wanted to eat somewhere on the water and I had heard good things about this place. The view was amazing and there didn't seem to be a bad seat in the house. We were upstairs on the window. Service was amazing. Rick was attentive without being obtrusive. He was always close by when we needed him but made sure to let us know there was no hurry. Okay wine selection that was reasonably priced. I had the coconut prawns, crab mac and cheese, and creme brulee for desert. They are doing a 3 for $30 through May, so I got out for around $45 with drinks. Prawns were awesome with two dipping sauces. Mac and cheese was.. hmm.. okay. Mine had enough crab but my table mate spent some time digging for gold only to find none. I would definitely go especially with out of town company. I hear they have a great brunch so that may be my next adventure at Salty's.

    (4)

  • Michael W.

    Went this past Sunday for the 5th time in as many years and had the Brunch Buffet. It seems like each time we went, it was a little less of a great experience until this last time. The desserts, fruits, and salads are wonderfully fresh and top notch! But it goes downhill from there. Overall, the seafood is of average quality. In Hawaii, where cost of living is one of the highest in the nation, we get snow crab, larger oysters, clams and mussells for the same price. The prime rib, although cooked to perfection, was on the chewy side. As for the service, some of the staff were great and some seemed like they wished they were somewhere else. Management should do some coaching. I probably won't go again, unless I hear that they've improved on their quality of ingredients.

    (2)

  • Robby C.

    Unless you do not mind instantly bankrupting yourself, the only viable time to dine at Salty's is during happy hour. Though, even then, you are probably going to spend a hefty portion of your daily earnings if you plan on eating a decently sized meal. However, while there is no question that the quality of seafood served is beyond exceptional, paying eight dollars for fish and chips during happy hour is a bit over the top. For reiteration, while the two pieces of fish served were delicious, we are not quite sure if it fares well with an eight dollar price tag. On the other hand, the blackened halibut taco was sensational and, at four dollars, it was completely worth it to get another order while sipping on our beloved Mac and Jack African Ambers on an usually sunny day. Lastly, there is nothing that rounds off a day better than a beautiful view of Elliot Bay with downtown Seattle in the background complemented by attentive and friendly restaurant staff.

    (4)

  • Bobbi H.

    I have been to Salty's for brunch a few times. It is by far the best brunch I have had since I moved to WA in 2006. When I was in San Diego we had a place that had a champagne brunch. That would be the one thing that would make Salty's brunch perfect LOL Come on Salty's can we have free champagne??? The price has gone up a bit so be prepared to pay a bit for it but how can you go wrong with all you can eat crab, shrimp, oysters, clams, muscles, etc..? I definitely get my moneys worth when I go there. Wonderful view too!!!

    (4)

  • Rojoleo L.

    I have been coming to Salty's for B-day dinners for the past couple of years and it has been great. It is easy to get to with plenty of parking and great service. The food is excellent and well worth the price. The view is one of the best in the city especially during the summer whether you're with one person or a whole tribe of people. Now if you come here on a Friday or Saturday night expect it to be busy so you might want to plan ahead. Use the common sense barometer and call to see if you can be seated straight at the door or if you're going to be hanging out at the bar for an hour.

    (4)

  • Darin C.

    Went for Sunday Brunch and had a great experience. The standout was the service. Everyone we encountered was very friendly and efficient. The food was fresh and always replenished. The highlight is of course the seafood. The oysters are shucked fresh and the guys very friendly and helpful. The server said there were three types of crab, though there were only two. Both the snow crab and Dungeness were good. I ate so much crab, I didn't think I would be able to fit any desserts, but I found space. The dessert selections were plentiful and delicious. As for the price, it is a bit expensive, but for a once in a while treat, I could look past it.

    (5)

  • Ellen W.

    Brought my out of town parents to lunch here and boy was that a mistake. The hostess was nice and friendly but the waitress was not! She seemed preoccupied with the table next to us and we were just a nuisance. Perhaps a group of business men might tip more than a table with an elderly couple a lady and a baby. Whatever the case may be we tried not to let her ruin our lunch. We ordered the seafood chowder, fish and chips and the salmon Caesar salad. The fish was so small and the batter was soggy. The soup was pretty good. My salmon was cooked well and pretty tasty but the salad part was so wet and the leaves seemed slightly wilted. Our water was never refilled until we asked for it. The view is simply beautiful. What a great way to see Seattle. The food prices was slightly high but I expected that from a restaurant with a view. The view is undeniably amazing but the food unfortunately was somewhat disappointing but the service we had was atrocious. Will I come back again? Prob not. We can get the same view on the beach or perhaps a different restaurant next time.

    (3)

  • Mark M.

    Good food, nice service. Saltys is a great restaurant for friends and family,with view too!

    (3)

  • Annie T.

    I've been to Salty's on Alki twice, once for Sunday brunch and once for a drug rep dinner. Both times I wasn't too impressed with the food, they tasted OK but nothing amazing that makes me want to come back again and again. Sunday brunch selections is a large buffet with a lot of options. They have an omelet bar, various hot foods, fresh seafood and a large assortment of pastries and other breakfast sweets. The selection here is comparable to some of the vegas brunch I've been to but the taste is not there. It's also about $50 a person, so definitely expensive. I felt super greasy after eating here, since the food is heavy on oil and butter. I think Palisades have a much better Sunday Brunch option for cheaper, and you will walk away feeling full but not grossed out. The dinner I went to was a set menu with salad, entree and a slice of cake for dessert. I got the steak option and it tasted ok, because I don't believe the cut was USDA prime. I've been to better dinners at El Gaucho and Daniels with quality steak. The dessert was a slice of white chocolate cake that was too sweet. Not sure this place will be a first choice for me to come to dinner, since it's far from where I live as well. But food isn't terrible for the price, just that nothing stands out as amazing that's all.

    (3)

  • Loralee V.

    Attended a private event for Yelp last night and was pretty blown away. The area below had great views of the city and had turned into an awards venue and felt like a bit of a night-club. Chefs were cooking at the multiple serving stations, gambling tables were popular, Dj great and several bar stations. Catering manager super friendly and was dying over all the extraordinary bites. Great place for private events with great food! I'm a renewed fan.

    (4)

  • Jane J.

    Went there for our anniversary dinner. We had a very nice time. Nash, out waiter was very friendly and helpful. We had the pan-seared Cod and the Salmon skewers. The flavors were not amazing at all considering the price you pay. Very bland. It wasn't terrible by any means, it was simply forgettable. So, I couldn't really recommend the place for food taste quality. We got a wonderful view table close to the water and the service was very good. We left happy. I just wish they made better food. Our waiter brought out a cake for us for the occasion. I thought that we a nice end to a very pleasant evening.

    (4)

  • Alex B.

    Went here last century on a date and we had a very nice table next to the window and it was a nice way to see the sunset over Puget Sound and to see the beautiful view. The food was top notch. I ordered lobster. It's too bad my date turned out to be a jerk. I enjoyed the dinner,view, and the sunset the most.

    (5)

  • Karl B.

    View of the Seattle skyline is magnificent. The Fish Chowder and pepperd shrimp appetizer was also outstanding. Entres were good but not exceptionsl Service was very good as well. Would definitely reccommend.

    (4)

  • Judith S.

    It is "just" our neighborhood spot but always a great choice to take out of town friends as the view is spectacular. The service is always terrific and I have yet to have a meal that wasn't stupendous. Our waiter was especially charming and we had the Flaming Baked Alaska for a theatrical dessert finale.

    (5)

  • Glenn P.

    This is an amazing brunch - but it's about $50 a head. I haven't eaten there for any other meal. The brunch buffet has just about every kind of food you can think of. Minus one star for the price, another because we NEVER get to sit next to a window :( Good luck with reservations!

    (3)

  • Caroline H.

    Just had Vday dinner here. EXTREMELY disappointed. Having worked in the restaurant industry and having been here before a couple years ago I thought I was in for a treat! To start there was a 20-40 minute wait even though we had made reservations weeks in advanced and showed up on time. There was no warning when making reservations that there was a possibility of a long wait even with a reservation. (Thank goodness we were in no rush and didn't have to be somewhere after. Definitely would have ruined any plans for after dinner.) There was a set menu, which is typically ok, but I am someone with food sensitivities and there was no warning when we made the reservation or when the restaurant called 4 days in advance to confirm the reservation. I probably would have picked a different place for dinner had I known I would have had so few options. Hands down the worst part of the experience was the food. Having been before a few years ago I know how good the meals can be. The long wait and price would have been worth it had the food been spectacular like my prior experience. The caesar salad was soggy and tasted as if it had been sitting around for a while. I had steak and my bf had the salmon. The food took forever to come out and when it did it was subpar to say the least. They were both bland and lacking natural flavor. Everything was super salty.*No pun intended* Definitely not worth the cost! It was pretty clear to me that the restaurant lost sight of what it's known for, quality, and instead was more concerned about quantity of customers that night. The dining room was so packed you could touch elbows with the people sitting at the table next to you. The one positive thing I have to say is our server was really nice and on top of it. I'm sure she dealt with a lot of grouchy customers tonight, but maintained a smile on her face and had a good attitude. I noticed other tables around me sending their food back (mostly the salmon) One of my best friends was also there for dinner today. She had the salmon and was very disappointed herself! My recommendation is if you do go here, go on a quiet weekday and NOT for a holiday. Ever.

    (1)

  • Janay N.

    This was my first time coming here and it won't be my last. Not only do you have the amazing view but you also get the yummy food. Everything thing they have is delicious, however some of the portions are surly smaller than anyone can come up with a defense for. However if you're like myself and wanted to find a place to try lobster for the first time this is surly a good place! Also the employees are really nice.

    (4)

  • Rick C.

    A "Million Dollar View" of the Seattle City Skyline and Elliot Bay Fun place to dine! Old school interior architecture ... but cool! A little noisy but expected. "Killer view" of both the Seattle City Skyline and Elliot's Bay. Lots of water action (Commuter Ferries, Cargo Ships, Tug Boats, Kayakers, Paddle Boarders, etc) Food is ala carte, spendy but delicious. A cup of delicious clam chowder = $7.50. Grilled Halibut with crème fraiche whipped potatoes, arugula, shitake mushrooms, and pork belly = $44.00. Cherry wood Smoked King Salmon served with saffron risotto, pence peach, jicama slaw, mint chimichurri = $45.00. Grilled Sea Scallops and Prawns with saffron and golden raisin pilaf, hazelnut mint pesto = $38.00 The wine list exhibits a full spectrum of styles and prices. We found a reasonable priced ($26.00)/bottle New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc that complimented our entrees perfect fully. We will be back and try out their lunch next time.

    (4)

  • Karen J.

    Our server, Andrea, was amazing. The air-conditioning was not working. It was 94 degrees in there, and I am not making that up. They seated us in the one spot in the restaurant that had a support beam blocking the view, and when I scooted over to try to see the Seattle skyline, the Space Needle was blocked by balloons. They put them on the table of anyone who is celebrating, so the place looked more like the showroom for Party City than anything else. The food -- well, they do have several things that are gluten free and sound amazing. I had the Scallops and Prawns. It was better than a burrito at AM/PM Mini-Mart, but not as good as a Lean Cuisine frozen dinner. My husband had the King Salmon -- also, not really worth finishing. They had nice lemonade made from fresh lemons and other fruits - I had mango, it was great. We also had a white chocolate mousse cake. It was tasty, but better than Safeway wedding cakes, not as good as Borrachini's. I would only go back during the fall and nowhere near sundown. There is a spot on the plate glass windows that glares with the setting sun and it blinds you if you are seated at that one table that has the blocked view, the pillar isn't wide enough to block all of the glare. Meh.

    (2)

  • Monique F.

    We had a beautiful view... The staff were very welcoming and all smiles ... The Food was good but not as good as I thought it was going to be .. it's very overpriced for the small amount you get..

    (3)

  • Jon L.

    Recently tried the weekend brunch for the first time at Salty's on Alki. I had previously been to Salty's for an Elite Event so I thought I knew what to expect when dining here. Nope. Eating brunch at Salty's is like planning for Black Friday shopping. The thing with brunch here is that there is a 90 minute limit. And the price for brunch is almost $50, so you want to try get as much value for your money as possible. It can be daunting though since the selection of food offerings here is so extensive. I came here with a group and we got one of the best tables in the house. It was a window booth with a view of the water and Seattle skyline. With views like this, it goes without saying that this is the place to bring out of towners to show them the best of what Seattle has to offer. Reservations are a definite here. After getting seated, I headed over to the buffet. Our server gave us a printed menu of all of the offerings. I would advise you to check online for this menu before you dine here as they have it posted on the website. This way you can plan your meal out. The highest ticket item at brunch are the crab legs. They have the Washington Dungeness and Alaskan Snow Crab varieties. Both are a bit labor intensive since you need to scoop the meat out, though I found the Dungeness easier since you could simply crack them. While you could simply eat crab for the 90 minute allotment, I urge you to try the other offerings. What is the point of brunch at Salty's if you eat only one thing? There is breakfast fare including an omelet bar, seafood entrees, Asian food items, a made to order pasta station, fresh oysters shucked on the spot, carved prime rib and ham and a dessert bar which includes a chocolate fountain to name some of the offerings. I left some things out, but you get the picture. There is a lot to choose from. A few of my favorites from this brunch were the Dungeness crab legs, smoked salmon, fresh oysters, shrimp cocktail and prime rib. I think I overdid it with the crab legs as it left me so full that I passed on dessert. I would skip the heat lamp entrees aside from the breakfast fare. The steelhead was really dry and the gumbo was so-so. Though the salmon benedict was tasty and a good option if you don't want to wait for an omelet. If you are looking for the best buffet brunch in Seattle, Salty's is the place for you. The food is terrific and the view is even better. Though I would suggest planning out what you want to try at brunch ahead of time.

    (4)

  • Heather K.

    Came for brunch & left feeling underwhelmed. I had heard all the hype but for $50 I expected a little more. However, it was still quite a treat! We sat outside and the view was STUNNING. Oh my god, it was easily the best thing. The second best thing? Make your own bloody marys. I got a pomegranate mimosa which was terrible - I regret not doing the bloody mary. The eggs benedicts were amazing. The chowder was delicious. TONS of Fresh seafood - never seen so many fresh oysters. I recommend looking at the menu before hand. The desert selection was fresh & tasty. I was concerned about the 90 minute limit but we were full after about 90 minutes and asked for our bill after almost two hours. We were never harassed or hurried. Also, we did not make reservations b/c they were already booked (with a wedding) but we did show up 5 minutes after they opened and we only waited for 15 minutes. While you wait they offer coffee and scones!

    (4)

  • Youngueun K.

    Nice waiter and service. And take a pic with Santa. Great piano player on live. Cool atmosphere. Taste? Hmm...not bad. But the cramchowder soup great!

    (4)

  • Monty H.

    Salty's brunch is to die for. Imagine having all of the best seafood to choose from. At Salty's brunch you can take your pick from fresh Hood Canal oysters, Dungeness crab, salmon, and even shrimp. On top of the seafood they also have an omelet bar, pasta bar, and crepe bar. My routine when I go to the brunch is to first start off with a crab, shrimp, bacon, and cheddar omelet from the omelet station. I have that with a freshly squeezed glass of orange juice. In addition, I will usually eat the freshly baked donuts that they give you when you first walk in. (See pictures) . After the omelet I usually dish up a plate full of Dungeness crab with warm butter and lemon. They provide everything you need to enjoy the crab and even include a warm towelette. I'll usually toss in slab of prime rib on the side of my crab just to top it off. After I take my mini breather I'm ready for the pasta bar. The prepared to order shrimp ravioli is insanely good. Well at this point I'm pretty stuffed but there is always room for dessert... right? First up is the chocolate fondue fountain. I usually get a few strawberries and marshmallows and dunk those in first. I like to dip them once and wait a few seconds for the chocolate to dry and then dip it again for that double dipped greatness. I then browse their vast selection of cakes, pies, and cookies. The white chocolate mousse cake is always a favorite. I will also try to get some of the crème brule if it hasn't already been gobbled up. Well I know this review probably made me sound like a glutton but the food here is too good to pass up. The views from their glass windows of downtown Seattle are also another reason to visit Saltys. My recommendation is that you need to try brunch at Salty's on Saturday or Sunday!!!

    (5)

  • Wendy T.

    We came here for restaurant week so the menu was already decided, but the food was great and the service was impeccably. I love the atmosphere of the restaurant, it feels like you've just stepped into a seaside summer vacation home. And don't even get me started on the views; we had a window seat (really it's the only seats worth having) and we had the entire Seattle skyline in the background. To me, this is actually preferably over any downtown restaurants that only gives you the views of the sound. The only critique was the portion sizes, for the price you're paying, I'd expect the portions to be larger even for a fine dining restaurants. Overall great restaurant for both casual and fine dining.

    (4)

  • Liz C.

    Came here for the buffet brunch! We didn't have a reservation but we were taken in within 30 minutes. The service was excellent and boy was there a lot of food! They have classic breakfast items: eggs, eggs Benedict, hashbrowns, Mac and cheese, and so much more. There's a waffle, and pancake station, a person who makes fresh crepes and a guy who cuts ham. There's someone making fresh pasta, someone making fresh omelettes, and a whole section for seafood. There is also a huge dessert selection including a chocolate and caramel fountain. The view of alki beach is great but the price is a bit expensive, but definitely worth trying at least once.

    (5)

  • Monkey T.

    What started out as a HH glass of wine turned into a whole evening of grubbin'... Incredible HH menu. Food is just as delicious as described on the menu and as seen from other tables. Romantic, remarkable setting for that special date, random happy hour or entertaining visitors. Gorgeous window views, day or night, rain or shine... Monkey do: ALKI HANA ROLL - simply satisfying OYSTERS on the HALF SHELL - succulent HOGUE CABERNET - somehow, these kept coming and we naturally drank it all. Is there HH price on the bottle? PRIME RIB SLIDERS - more please, again! Tender, mouth-watering prime rib sandwiches... OMG how many did we order after another friend joined us?! GRAND MARNIER CHEESECAKE - we went overboard and loved every bit of it COFFEE - because one of us still had to drive, great coffee... Did I mention the absolute, wonderfully, superbly, friendly service? Wish i could remember our server's name. Thank you for a fantastic evening. Monkey cannot wait to return and go nuts over the wine and sliders again.

    (5)

  • Jenny D.

    It was my one year anniversary and we had reservations at seven on a Sunday and it was packed. People without reservations were at an hour wait at least which made me feel happy we had reservations and sad that they would have to wait. This was my first time at Salty's and I was excited! Our wait was ten minutes, understandable, everyone was running around working really hard to get people seated. When we got seated, the host asked if it was an occasion and was really nice and sweet to us which I liked a lot. She took the time to find us a seat with a view and I loved it! Our waiter came by and from the start he was super nice, funny, and informative about the menu and specials. We ordered drinks and they can quickly. When we ordered appetizers we ordered Salty's trio and he gave us a wide eyed looked and said "Are you guys really hungry?!" He said it would be better if he we got just one of them because we would be full by the time our entrees came out. He was right haha. We ordered Dungeness crab cakes, applewood smoked salmon, and Seafood Brochette. Our wait for food was about 45 minutes which was a bummer but it was busy. It gave us time to drink and enjoy the view. I would definitely get crab cakes again. The Seafood Brochette was sadly under seasoned which was a little disappointing but the seafood tasted fresh. Salt and peppered help. When I asked for hot sauce the waiter forgot but I understood, he was serving five other tables at the same time! It came to dessert and I was excited to see Baked Alaska on their menu! I've always wanted to try it. I completely forgot it was made with alcohol and was so amazed when they brought out someone to make our baked Alaska with orange zest. The presentation was perfect because by then the dining room became dim and when the flames came everyone looked and the table next to us was convinced they'd want it too. The taste of the baked Alaska was definitely strong since it was with Bacardi 151 but it was yummy with the cold meringue, warm brownie, and orange ice cream! The waiter and my date definitely made my first time at Salty's enjoyable. The waiter was funny, called us a cute couple, convinced us to sit closer together for dessert, and by the end of the night I wanted a balloon. He asked how many balloons and I said two. Later he came back with one of each color haha. I will come back here with my dad for Thanksgiving knowing how great the service and food is!

    (5)

  • Jacquie T.

    tremendous view and outstanding bar staff, made our experience so memorable. I am still loving the moments I shared with friends there and really really enjoyed thank you so much salty's

    (5)

  • Noriel A.

    How can this place have bad reviews?! The place is GREAT! Great view and great food! Best oysters that I have had in a loooong time. Our server Alina did a great job taking care of us. I will definitely visit this place every time I'm in Seattle. You can't always trust reviews on yelp...try this place.

    (5)

  • Ziggy S.

    I took my wife for her birthday for Sunday brunch. The whole establishment needs major renovation: outside and inside as well. That would be forgiven if the food would be any good, but unfortunately was not. Everything was greasy, unappetizing, overcooked and tasteless. One major sin for a restaurant in Pacific NW even fish was a complete screw up. There was no bread, no green salad lousy coffee (hallo this is the coffee capital of the world). Needless to say I will not be going back there! One more thing: pricey - $50 for brunch buffet per person I think is a lot!

    (1)

  • Kelly L.

    this place has the most amazing views! The entire Seattle shoreline (ferris wheel and Space Needle included) are on display from across the water - absolutely stunning! The food is decent. No complaints but no rave reviews either. Solid seafood menu that everyone can find something they like on it. The staff is very friendly and attentive, no matter how crazy busy it gets. and they have wonderful rooms for private events. I have had a few events in these rooms and guests are always so happy with the room, the view, and the tasty food. Solid choice.

    (3)

  • Rosie H.

    I didn't realize the brunch on Sunday was buffet only (I know, stupid me haha). So it's $50 a person for unlimited food for 1.5 hrs. Service was great, food was awesome. It's expensive though so it's definitely a once in a while thing.

    (4)

  • Mya N.

    There were so many restaurants I wanted to try but decided on Salty's because we've never been here before and we love Alki Beach. We had reservations but still had quite a long wait anyway. There was one lonely lobster that was possibly dead(?) in the huge tank in the waiting area. When our name was finally called, we had to walk past the restrooms and had an overwhelming smell of #2 wafting in the air. Ewww...its not the restaurants fault but it was quite gross. We were seated next to a large group of teenage girls all under the age of 16. OMFG I wanted to rip my hair out, scream and discipline them all at the same time. They were loud and I couldn't hear anything. I felt relief when they were getting ready to leave and heard one girl say, " my mom was suppose to call and pay with her credit card". Yikes, I guess that is what I have to look forward to when my daughter is a teenager. So we ordered strawberry lemonade, which was tasty, the trio sampler came with a crab cake, coconut prawns, and fried calamari. The coconut prawns & sauce had great flavor. I also ordered three raw oysters. They were small but delicious. He ordered the chicken pasta dish and I ordered the scallops with polenta. The scallops were ok and the polenta was a little salty. The highlight of the meal was the manager sending us over a white chocolate moose cake that was AMAZING. I can live off of this cake forever and never be sick of it. It really was that good.

    (3)

  • Tim G.

    Go here for the view. If you're going for the food or outstanding service then you'll be disappointed. We've gone for the (overpriced) Sunday brunch a couple of times. If you aren't going to partake of the more expensive seafood items (crab legs, etc) then you're going to pay WAY too much. We've also been for dinner and the food was mediocre at best and the service was the same.

    (3)

  • Gayle O.

    I celebrated my 60th birthday tonight at Salty's on Alki, and the experience couldn't have been better. We had a party of 5, with all arrangements made by the wonderful Corine Ledridge, Director of Catering. Our evening began with enjoying one of Salty's signature seafood tower appetizers and a bottle of Moet Chandon White Label champagne. Then it was on to the main course, and four of us enjoyed the featured halibut dishes. They were all delicious, flavorful and moist. Yum! (The 5th member of the group went on the light side with a Caesar salad.) For birthday dessert I had my favorite white chocolate raspberry mousse cake as my sin of choice. Another of our group had the Baked Alaska, always a crowd favorite with its table-side preparation. Our server, James L. was awesome, both as a server and as a talented photographer when we asked for photo evidence of our night out. Chef Jeremy McLachlan stopped by to check on us a couple of times, and brought telephone greetings from owner, Gerry Kingen. This warm and welcoming reception really made us feel appreciated, and put the perfect finishing touch on a milestone birthday. Thank you, Salty's at Alki, for making turning 60 a whole lot less painful. Can't wait to come back again!

    (5)

  • David T.

    Visited on 10/3/13. What a great place. Seafood was the best. Service was great! The view was incredible especially if you can get there to watch sunset over Seattle and the city light up! If you don't take in this place for you visit then you missed out and don't miss out. They even had a driver available to take us back to the city for no more than a cab fee!

    (5)

  • Dianna D.

    Beautiful view of downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay, but food was just mediocre. I was hesitant to check this restaurant out because of the mixed reviews, but then I decided to make reservations for their brunch buffet on our last day in Seattle. It's $39.99 for brunch on Saturday, but after tax and tip, it's about $50 a person. I made reservations for two at 11AM and asked for a window seat on arrival and we were promptly seated ten minutes later. While you're waiting for a table, they have a spread of coffee and teas, and baked good for you to enjoy. The view was amazingly beautiful although the weather was a bit overcast. As the hostess leads you to your table, they give you a plate of donuts, which I think is pretty wasteful since I saw a lot of tables didn't really consume them. Then our waitress came by and explained the buffet setup, got our drink orders, and even recommended places in Seattle for us to check out since we were from out of town. I started off with the breakfast items which included bacon, sausage, eggs benedict, potatoes, an omelette and crepe made to order station, waffles and pancakes. On my second plate, I had prime rib, baked fish, ravioli (from their made to order pasta station), mac and cheese, and salad. Then I had my seafood plate where they had crab legs, clams, mussels, salmon, shrimp, clam chowder, and roasted vegetables. Lastly, I had dessert and there were tons of baked goodies and I only had room to try the red velvet cupcake, carrot cake, passion tartlet, and fruits. Food wasn't terrible, but it wasn't that great either. I would have gone back for seconds for the ravioli with mushrooms and marinara sauce, the eggs benedict, and the desserts. You're definitely paying for the amazing view while having brunch.

    (3)

  • Jenni B.

    Loved keen our waiter! He was amazing! His recommendations were right on target! The views were to die for! Loved the tuna and dungeness crab! 20 year Port tawny was amazing and house wine can franc willow. I recommend the sea tower- minus the clams. Sean loved the mango mojito. Ask for keen! He makes the difference!

    (5)

  • Jeff S.

    Pro's - Lots of parking. Great view. Did I mention the view? Amazing. Gorgeous. Amazing. Mind blowing. More adjectives to follow since this is pretty much all I was thinking about during dinner because the food was terrible. Con's - Everything else. Food was terrible. It was beyond salty. We ordered both style of clams from the appetizer. One was ok, the other was beyond salty. It just didn't taste right. The food all came out like the chef knocked a bunch of salt into the dish and was like "forget it." When the waiter asked how the food was we told her it wasn't that great and she shrugged her shoulders and proceeded to vanish. The service wasn't bad, as much as it was disinterested. So, bottom line is you are paying for terrible food, great view.

    (1)

  • Masoud T.

    Absolute love the location of this gem on Alki! I had the steak and have also had their fish and chips, both were delicious. We made reservations and asked specifically to sit by the window which was the absolute most beautiful seat in Alki for an amazing view of Seattle skyline and you feel like you are sitting right by the water. The service was also superb. Will be back 100%!

    (5)

  • Francis K.

    We ordered catch of the the day -Salmon and prime steak. Food is OK, not impressive. Very good Seattle city view.

    (3)

  • Susan M.

    We've actually been back a couple times at the request of some friends. Again, mixed reviews on service. The hostesses are never very friendly. One server we had was great while the next server was somewhat unattentive. The first time we went back we had appetizers & they were ok, not great. The second time I had seared tuna & I enjoyed it. Our friends seemed to really enjoy their food. I'm glad we went back, but I still think the prices on some of their dishes are too high. The higher-end items are appropriately priced much of the time, but the appetizers/salads often seem too expensive for the quality.

    (4)

  • Kayleigh M.

    Been for brunch and happy hours. In my opinion, this is the best most fresh brunch on Alki - maybe even in Seattle. Always smiling friendly workers -- looks like they like their jobs! Crab, omlettes, the BEST oysters, mimosas, desserts -- OH I can't forget the TWO chocolate/caramel fountains! YUMMY! My boyfriend dipped his cookie! Going back again for my boyfriends brunch birthday. We cant wait!

    (5)

  • Nikkie F.

    This review is based off of my one visit while I was on vacation. I ate here with friends and we sat out on the patio at sunset. We had an umbrella, that unfortunately did not help shade any of us from the setting sun. But the sun set quickly, and none of us died. My husband had the surf and turf and really enjoyed it. I had the Yellowtail Tuna which was really good, but a very small portion. It felt very singular. Like it needed to be an appetizer, or come with a side or a salad or something. That's beside the point. It was good food. The waiter was great. The food was great. The company was great. It was an overall very good experience. A little pricey for what it is (which is why I can't really give it 5 stars), over all I enjoyed myself. If I were back in West Seattle and wanted a beach-fancy dinner, I would absolutely strongly consider coming back.

    (4)

  • Brenda A.

    Stop it, people!! Its a great view across the water, yes. And you can get that view with a $8 ferry ride to Bainbridge Island that is stunning!! So, it can't be just about the view, right? The food is completely and utterly mediocre. Its a $50 (without champagne) brunch, with some crab legs (which are labor-intensive, snow crab (not so great)), and standard mass-produced food. Eggs were fake eggs from a bag in the warmer, hash browns were raw (kinds like the oysters), the entrees were blah and not served at the right temperature. Silver dollar pancakes, waffles, all too cold to melt butter. And there is an overwhelming smell of 'fishy' when you walk in. Good seafood doesn't smell like that, sorry. So, keep telling yourself that its all about the view and they will keep taking your $50 bucks. Sorry but Seattle has some excellent places to eat and view the water; but this isn't one of them. Having said that, the staff was kind, efficient and pleasant. Maybe I sound bitter but I am getting to the stage in life where one should try to excel at one or two things rather than screw up a lot of things!!

    (2)

  • Lisa Y.

    Wonderful service and delicious food! Awesome view during dinner.

    (5)

  • Stacey I.

    Really delicious brunch on Sunday's I love going here nice people and very attentive waiters.

    (4)

  • Deano G.

    Good stuff! The place was clean and the service was decent. The food was fresh and well prepared/seasoned & the view was incredible. You add to the fact that it wasn't downtown and the offered a shuttle from the hotel & the place rocks! I will be back for sure! Cheers!

    (4)

  • Nick C.

    Dined here for brunch and quite a nice place indeed. Great views of the Seattle skyline across the bay and a very quaint old place with lots of nooks and crannies with a nautical feel. The buffet was just massive, every kind of food you could ask for and all just delicious. The chocolate fountain was a hit and the desserts were plentiful and tasty. Parking was a bitch however there is a valet service which takes care of it for you. Service is great, the waiters are always close by and attentive to all your needs. If you visit Seattle, you must eat at Salty's.

    (5)

  • Julie B.

    Came here for breakfast on a Saturday. Did not have to wait a long time before getting seated. I would recommend for a fun and low key breakfast spot

    (4)

  • Randy B.

    We had gift cards, which made the dinner prices not hurt quite as bad, but this is a crazy price for the food quality we were served. One salmon was not cooked thoroughly, a steak was overdone. I don't mind a 20% premium for the view, but your prices are much more like a 50% premium for the quality you're serving. View and service were solid, food was meh.

    (2)

  • Shondip C.

    Beautiful views out nice big windows at this classy seafood place. The server was excellent. Really friendly, and took the time to chat with us. My only complaint was the quality of the dishes. Not the top notch Seattle seafood I would expect from a place like this. The oyster toppings lacked orgininality, cocktail sauce and a too sweet lemon jam. The chowder was not distinguishable from decent chowders I've had in the Heartland, no where near the coast. I had the Sambal Salmon, and though it was good and the portion size was nice, it was nothing special. All in all, it's a great place, but not the top location for awesome seafood, if that's what you're looking for.

    (4)

  • Lisa S.

    My favorite happy hour! The food is amazing, the drinks are fresh muddled goodness and the service is always great. I adore this place. The best part about it is that the lounge is huge so there is always seating. If you haven't tried the sushi roll during happy hour, you're missing out. It's my fave.

    (5)

  • PJ L.

    For over a decade every time I visit Seattle, I go to Salty's. Let's face it, the place is iconic. But somehow it seems less than it once was. The hostesses were the cutest things and very courteous, helpful and accommodating. Service in the cocktail lounge was also very good. Once we got to the table though, the experience was just pedestrian. Of course, the view is one of the best in the area, so that helps. Server was nice, but very slow. Plus, I think he forgot to place our order. He came back after about 20 minutes and said that he was sorry, but our order was placed at a time when they were "slammed", which I found odd because this was 5:45 PM and the dining area was only half full. I can only speak to my meal, but here is where it all fell short. Prawn cocktail was OK. I ordered halibut fish and chips; not too hard to make. Yet somehow the cool found a way to have piping hot and totally mushy fish inside a batter that was actually cool. Odd huh? Plus, it was supposed to be two pieces, but was more a blob of what might have been two pieces earlier. Top this off with a heaping plates of literally hard and cold fries, and you can understand my disappointment. Candidly, I should have sent it back, but since I was with my boss, I didn't want to seem a complainer. I may give this place a rest in the future.

    (3)

  • Thuy N.

    we have been to salty on alki beach for brunch several time so we diced to have our son 1st birthday here.our guess was very happy with the food and we had such a wonderfull time. thank you manager mindy and the staff for all your hard work.you are very nice and professional. i love spending time here with my family . thuy N.

    (5)

  • Tim C.

    My wife and I came for Happy Hour, so we saved a good bit on our food and didn't have to wait for a table. First off, on a clear day, the view of the city and the water is awesome. That alone makes Salty's worth a visit. The food was hit or miss. We tried the cup of chowder, which was good, but hardly much of a serving. The cod burger was great, though. It was my favorite dish of the things we tried. The fish was breaded well, making for a crispy exterior with a soft interior. The mayo was tasty, and the pickles were mild and not overwhelming, as some can be. The fries were tasty, too. The daily catch was grilled salmon on rice with a mango salsa. I was only mildly impressed by it, because the fish was a little over cooked, making it dry, plus it lacked much flavor. The Alki Hana Roll was ok, nothing special, in my opinion. Although we didn't try the famous brunch, I'm not sure it would be worth the $45 after sampling a few things from their Happy Hour menu. It wasn't bad, but it seems like you would be paying for the view and experience more than anything. But who knows, my wife and I may one day feel like splurging and come try the brunch sometime.

    (3)

  • Estella P.

    My sister and I have been here and the Salty's in Redondo a few times for the brunches for friends' birthdays. So my sister and I decided that we should come here for Saturday brunch for our mother's birthday. We got there a little early and sat in the waiting area. They had some complimentary scones, doughnuts and your choice of coffee, tea or hot chocolate. Although we did not partake in this since we did not want to spoil our appetites for what was to come. They used to give you little paper bags of scones and doughnuts and we would just take them home. We were a group of 7 and we sat at a corner booth/table section with a great view of Downtown Seattle. Too bad it was raining. The food was overwhelming as there was so much to choose from. There were barrels of shrimp and crab, oysters on the half shell, oyster shooters, cold smoked salmon with all the accoutrements, the traditional breakfasts items with NW twists, an omelet, pasta, crepes and prime rib station. There was a dessert station, which was just a beautiful sight, as well with a chocolate and caramel fountain. Unfortunately, they did not have their signature chocolate mousse cake as part of their dessert buffet this time around. This was my absolute favorite dessert here but I guess they reserve it for special occasions (for the birthday person) or for people who order desserts during regular lunch and dinner. Service was great and it was a nice atmosphere. Our empty plates were taken timely and glasses refilled with our ordered beverage of choice. The Saturday brunch is $39.95 per person on a non-holiday and happy hour, before 8:45 am, is $10 less. Sunday brunch is $45.95 per person. This place is definitely for special occasions if you go for the brunches. There is just too much to choose from that you cannot possibly get a taste of everything. 28/30

    (3)

  • Cassie N.

    Saltys has the greatest brunch buffet. I've never been here for any other meal. Its definitely a wonderful place to go for special occasions. The ambiance is nice and the views are amazing... Try to snag a window seat if you can, it's pretty breathtaking. Full on panoramic views of Seattle and the ocean. Brunch is $39.95 on Saturdays and $45.95 on Sundays. There is also a early bird happy hour price on Sunday where the price is the same as it is on Saturday but only for the first few hours. Its a pretty good deal for what you get. The spread is amazing, they have a plethora of seafood; clams and mussels, dungeness and snow crab, salmon, fresh shucked oysters and peel and eat shrimp. I can eat my weight in crab so I always get my moneys worth.They also have an omelet bar, pasta bar, pancake/crepe station and ham and prime rib station. There is tons of salads, sides, hot dishes and other breakfast favorites. Let's not forget about the dessert area and the caramel and chocolate fountain! They even have a Bloody Mary station. The list goes on and on. I suggest you try a little of everything when you come here but save your stomach room for the important stuff like seafood and meats:)...don't sit there and eat the mac and cheese all day even though it's excellent here. The salmon is delicious and so is the focaccia bread. They even started doing a Oysters Rockefeller which is pretty good as well. Don't forget to save room for a little dessert. It's nice and clean here, all the dishes are amply labeled and the set up is well organized. Every time I have been here the service was great except for when I went today. Our server server rarely came to our table and we always had dirty plates laying around. They weren't even as busy as they usually are. In any case, Saltys is amazing, make reservations... It's best to come early, bring a big appetite and maybe a camera.

    (4)

  • Rachel B.

    Beautiful view, especially if you get a window seat; hostess was very friendly and helped us out with having a window booth. Main problem is way overpriced. Most of the table got the twenty dollar fish and chips which were rated as "meh". I got the grilled PNW Coho salmon, which was not awesome. I am no food expert but the fish was definitely dry/overcooked, and also extremely under-seasoned. Not impressed for a 30+ dollar plate. The server was terrible. Seemed rushed and impolite the whole time. Lied about "running out" of the desert we requested, then offered us the "last" one that they happened to find.

    (2)

  • Adani C.

    We were in for the lunch buffet ($50 per person). The place was packed and had to stand in line to get food. The variety lacked... with half the money I could have gone to a sushi buffet and feel my stomach with better food and more variety. Server was superficial nothing genuine. What really angered me is he included 20% GRATUITY CHARGE on our bill for FIVE people. Website indicates they do that over 6 ppl.

    (2)

  • Danielle C.

    I came here for a team outing for happy hour and some light food. This place has gorgeous views of Seattle since it is right on the water. For a brief moment, I saw a hint of the Manhattan skyline there but the buildings aren't quite as tall. The happy hour prices are not bad. $3-$15 were the prices for the food and drinks. There's a more extensive dinner menu but if you are just here for happy hour there is enough bar food on the menu. The truffle oil fries were delicious. They were shoe string fries so a bit thin. My coworker cannot eat gluten so the chef was able to make nachos but instead of nacho chips, they used shoestring potatoes. It was certainly one of the most interesting concoctions I have seen. Their margarita flatbread was quite large and a good deal for $7. The oil and the cheese went well and I loved the cherry tomatoes. They use obnoxiously large pepper grinder here. Like, 3 feet long pepper grinders. As in, wow that will scare the crap out of you if you didn't know what was coming. I would come back again for happy hour. The decorations they used outside were kind of creepy though. Huge nutcracker dolls that started into your soul, and lots of them too!

    (4)

  • Evan M.

    My fiancé and I have been here a couple of times and love it! Awesome view, great seafood. Our first visit here was via a recommendation from the concierge of the Seattle Westin. She hooked us up with Salty's in-house limo service. Somehow it was complementary. That was pretty neat.

    (5)

  • Kelsey D.

    The only good thing about Salty ' s was the view. We were not greeted at the door, as three young women stood there talking to each other about wanting to go home. Finally had to say excuse me loud enough for them to acknowledge my pressence. Customer service was not high on any of the staffs priorities as soon as walking through the door. Myself and my other two guests ordered the chilled seafood platter, which the waitress said would feed 6 (she was either very new or lied just to get us to spend more). Thinking this would be more than enough, the platter arrived with 4 small shrimp, 30 calm shells and only about 7 calms, and the most unfresh oysters. Walked out with a $160 check, still hungry, and disappointed (which is an understatement).

    (1)

  • Alan D.

    Service was poor, and all over the place. Mis routed appetizer. Forget the 3 for $30 offer. Meal was under proportioned and not very memorable. Lastly, 3.5 hours for a meal is too long for the price. Will not ever go back.

    (1)

  • Yuanjia Z.

    First time going to seattle and this restaurant has successfully impressed me. First of all, it's located at a beach, meaning that you can see the entire seattle skyline right next to you, through those giant windows. Their food is just amazing. Especially their seafood selection - good quality and variety. The sweets section is just so well elaborated that you can basically get whatever kind of sweets you are craving for. You have to make a reservation, otherwise it's impossible for you to get in. My boyfriend made a reservation a month beforehand. yeah..

    (4)

  • Sylvia M.

    I have already reviewed the Redondo location, but I have never reviewed this one and I actually prefer this location because of the view and they have more brunch options as well as a larger Thanksgiving buffet than the Redondo location. The past couple years, hubby and I tried their Thanksgiving buffet. Make sure if you are interested that you get reservations at least a month in advance. They do require reservations for their Thanksgiving feast, and I overheard that this Thanksgiving they served over 2000 people. Wow! So this time we invited my mother, who like hubby and I also really enjoyed her meal and decided we are making it tradition! We got lucky enough that we were seated at a table right by the window with a great view of Alki and the city of Seattle. Absolutely gorgeous! As always, we had excellent and super friendly service. The buffet is a bit pricy at $65 per adult, but it's definitely worth it. They have the typical Thanksgiving food including four types of stuffing, garlic mashed potatoes, turkey, and candied yams. Of course they also had pumpkin pie for dessert, as well as their super yummy seafood chowder, crab legs, and lobster. They have a plethera of desserts including cheesecake and chocolate cupcakes to name a few. They also had a very tasty sausage mac and cheese, perfect for the kids (and adults). The only negative is it seems like we never get seated right at our reservation time. It's always at least 15 minutes late. Also their waiting room is tiny. Another perk is they have complimentary valet parking!!! All in all a fantastic place, and probably the best place to spend Thanksgiving with your family if you are domestically challenged like I am and want to enjoy yummy food, but not have the hassle of cooking and clean up.

    (4)

  • Kellie L.

    I just called to make a reservation for the big-wigs in my office. Jordan answered the phone and was really nice. They didnt have the time that we originally wanted, but there was an opening 30 mins later. GREAT! Thanks for making it so easy.

    (3)

  • Angel S.

    My ultimate favorite restaurant EVER! Me and my fiance ate here for the second time, it was our anniversary, we came for dinner. we both order the Surf n Turf (filet mingon and 14 oz Maine lobster tail). The service was amazing, I can't even tell you how amazing the lobster was!! I'm so picky about how lobster is cooked, it had so much flavor, it definitely wasn't over cooked, the best I've ever tasted. It was really dimmed, and the salt pours out fast, so I accidentally poured too much salt on my lobster, I just kept eating it any way, I ate about half of it, then I was just trying to notify them the salt pours out fast, not a huge deal, then they still replaced my lobster with a new one! It was awesome! Service was great, food was delicious, strawberry Margarita was yummy! I still can't get over how good it was. You won't regret it.

    (5)

  • C M.

    Came to Saltys for brunch and definitely recommend an early reservation. By the time we left the place was packed and parking was completely full. To start, they greet you with some donuts that you can see being freshly made, all were delicious - a little crunch on the outside with moist cake on the inside. Our server was very attentive in emptying our plates and shell bowl. I do agree the layout could be done better since as it got more crowded, the harder it was to move from station to station. I would skip the flatbread and salads as they left much to be desired. The seafood was very good, but wished they served hot crab legs instead. The cold ones seemed to soak in the water from the ice not making for a clean pull of the meat. The omelets were good, and keep in mind they do have a 'small' version that you can ask for instead of what looked like 3 eggs. I didn't see anyone with crepes so I'm not sure if those even existed as the menu stated. The dessert bar was great with both large and tiny (one bite) options to complete the meal. To make the buffet worth while, I would suggest getting 4 plates worth of food, with what you think is approximately $10 per plate. If you aren't a seafood fan, there was still enough to eat, but not enough to make a $45 buffet worth it.

    (4)

  • M B.

    Great food, great selection, and excellent atmosphere and service. A driver representing the restaurant pick us up at our hotel. Definitely add this to your Seattle experience.

    (4)

  • Douglas S.

    The weekend brunch buffet is awesome!!! Once you are seated, the hostess offers a small plate of donuts, I mean you can actually have food in your mouth when your butt touches the seat. Now for the main course. Dungenous crab, snow crab, oysters, chowder, clams and a variety of fish dishes. I was in seafood heaven. The staff was quick to replenish the crab trays. Rarely did I have to wait for a fresh supply of delicious crab. Oyster bar had fresh shucked oysters however it took a while for the servers to have them ready. A variety of sauces are available. Salty's also provides a made to order crepe bar, omelet bar, and pasta bar. There's also a carving station. I'm sure all the other dishes were good, but I couldn't tell you. I just stuck with seafood. Don't forget to save room for dessert. Lots of cupcakes, cakes and such but highlight is the Carmel and chocolate fountains. Try the chocolate dipped pineapple. Overall a great place if you are a seafood fanatic. On a clear sunny day, you get an awesome view of downtown Seattle. The wait staff are polite, responsive, and courteous. Only reason why they didn't get five stars is my friend got an upset stomach later in the day. He blamed the oysters. Seriously he knew the risks when downing a dozen raw oysters. However I felt great and highly recommend this place.

    (4)

  • Heidi L.

    THE SEAFOOD WAS AMAZING. Ive had a few buffets like the ones in Las Vegas and in Hong Kong, but this buffet is definitely made it to my top 5. The seafood was fresh as it gets. I love crabs and they had the alaskan crab legs and the dungenese crab which is my favorite. Oysters were freshly opened for you and no sand. We had two choices, one was fanny bay and I forgot the other, but both was delicious. I really love the pasta station. Usually if I'm paying $50 for a seafood buffet, i would eat $50 worth of seafood, but the pasta here is amazing. I forgot the chef's name but he was very friendly and told me to try to mix the pesto and Alfredo sauce and he was right. It tasted delicious. I like how they also had eggs benedict and waffle and crepe station. Food 5/5 Environment 5/5 Staff 5/5 Overall i left this place with a happy stomach. I wish they had something like this in San Francisco.

    (5)

  • Caroline L.

    Friendly service, mediocre food, amazing views, just about sums the place up. Their brunch buffet at first glance looks impressive. Then I started eating and was a bit disappointed. Prime rib was dry like beef jerky, dungeness crab was SALTY like crazy (guess they live up to the name), and the crepe station was prepared with pre packaged crepes. For the upsides, the salmon was pretty good, the grilled veggies were a nice addition and the apple dumplings were tasty too. Won't be back, but it's worth coming once to see the view.

    (3)

  • Lynn C.

    Took my family from out of town here thinking it would be a treat for them. We enjoyed the beautiful view and the friendly service; however, the overly priced lunch buffet was rather disappointing. The only thing I enjoyed was probably the oysters and the grill veggies. All the other stuff weren't all that memorable. Considering it's a seafood restaurant, you think they would have a lot more seafood options even at their brunch buffet. But no, it was mostly very average brunch food and a lot of dessert. Their made to order crepes came from a package while the prime rib was really really dry. If you have high blood pressure, beware of their ham and crabs which were extremely salty! Hence the place is called Salty's? I heard it from a chef who used to work at a pretty big restaurant said that their regular menu doesn't even worth the try. I guess I'll never be going back again.

    (2)

  • Stacey P.

    I have only been to Sunday brunch at Salty's and I may never go for anything else. Their brunch is hands down fantastically delicious. First things first - make a reservation. Salty's brunch is insanely popular making it insanely busy. Play it safe and make a reservation. Second, bring some cash for the valet unless you want the joy of trying to park on a weekend on Alki. Personally, valet makes your life easier. Third, prepare to wait even with a reservation. When you manage to push your way through the crowd to the podium to announce that you're here and ready for tasty food they'll check you in and then you get to wait a couple minutes while they find somewhere to seat you. Fourth, enjoy the complimentary donuts and the view. Upon being seated they will offer you little, delicious donuts, and a drink menu. They offer that you can glance around the buffet. Take a minute to nibble on the donuts and relax and enjoy the view. It is a gorgeous one. Also, if you get up before eating those donuts don't be surprised if your table mates eat them while you're gone. Fifth, come hungry. Salty's offers a giant buffet - crab legs, salmon, smoked salmon, lox, shrimp, omelet station, crepe station, pasta station, chocolate fountain, caramel fountain, cakes, French toast, pancakes, oysters, prime rib, ham, eggs, cinnamon rolls, and so much more! Table after table piled high with delicious food awaits you! Eat and eat well my friends!

    (5)

  • Leighla E.

    Surprisingly terrible service...the last paragraph wraps it all up. My husband, stepdaughter and I went to eat at Salty's for his birthday in June. I have been meaning to write this review for a while, but have just now found the time. Let me explain. We arrive for our reservations which specified that we wanted a table by the window. We waited over 45 minutes to be seated and we were seated in the middle of the restaurant (not close to a window - but we didn't complain, we were hungry!). Once we were seated it took about 10 minutes to be greeted by the server. As always, we explained to the server that my husband has a gluten allergy. She points out some gluten free options and takes our order. It took over an HOUR for our food to arrive. I ordered the "Fried Brussels Sprouts," as a side item when they arrived they were not fried at all but they were blanched and tasteless. Now for the shocking part. Salty's always provides free dessert for a birthday. At the end of our meal the server comes by with a huge piece of delightful looking cake and sets it right in front of my husband. This would normally be great...but my husband is Gluten Free. So before she leaves I say, "Thank you, but my husband is gluten free..." She responds, "Oh, well are you and her (my stepdaughter) can eat it can't you?" I said, "Yes but what about my husband...it is his birthday." She said, "I'm sorry but that is the only desert we offer for birthdays." I was absolutely appalled. Not only had she just, knowingly, served her customer something they are allergic to, but she expected me and my stepdaughter to eat HIS birthday cake in front of him while he sits there with nothing. I went to the manager after she left and told him what had just occurred; he came by apologized and offered my husband a different dessert. By this time we were just ready to leave due to the exhausting wait, disappointing seats, substandard food, and unacceptable level of service. Get it together Salty's.

    (1)

  • Francois D.

    Apparently I forgot to review this place after checking in. When I walked in I was highly impressed with the wine selection and the crabs were HUGE. I went to the chefs to chat about the crabs here. (The have a open kitchen separated only by a counter.) The chef was totally awesome recommending I get the medallion clams and dungenous crab. We ended up killing several bottles of wine went through the phenomenal appetizers I loved my clams, and we shared a ton of king crab legs (amazing!) finally my crab arrived and it startled me. He was staring me down with his lifeless eyes, black eyes, like a dolls eyes. When he comes at ya he doesn't seem to be living. But! Turns out he wasn't alive and I devoured this 2 1/2lb delicious crustacean. The place is gorgeous right on the port of Seattle come here for the best night of sea food in Seattle. BE prepared to spend a lot though. But it was totally worth the splurge!!!

    (4)

  • Leo L.

    I suffered from severe diarrhea after dining in this place tonight! I will never ever eat there again in my life time!

    (1)

  • NW Explorer R.

    Good food, amazing view, great service what else could you ask for. Crab louise salad Hot prawns Fish and chips

    (5)

  • Garee B.

    Can you really say anything bad about Salty's Brunch? I love it and there is something for everyone to eat. Come hungry as you may want to try a lot of different things.

    (5)

  • M T.

    Went for weekend brunch to celebrate a birthday. Got seated at a great table right next to the window with a picture perfect view of downtown Seattle. Seemed like lots of folks were celebrating various things and balloons were tied to the table, cute touch. The food spread is pretty impressive. My personal favorite is the crack your own Dungeness crab. The waffle bar looked exciting as did the enormous dessert table with caramel and chocolate fountains. I would say at over $45 dollars a person the value is not quite there and hence the 3 star review. I would say everyone from the employees to the patrons looked very happy!

    (3)

  • Hannah S.

    YUM! Probably the best brunch buffet I have ever experienced! So many options and everything tastes so good! This place is amazing. A bit pricey, but well worth it! A great place for birthdays, anniversaries, or other special occasions. I would highly recommend Salty's!

    (5)

  • Raf G.

    Hit the crab station 1st! They put the crab in the back so you get full on the other food 1st so you can't eat as much crab. Smart on their part.... hahaha Dang this place it all! I don't know how they put out so many yummy foods! Everything was great down to the best cinnamon rolls! Sooooo moist and soft! Giving 4 stars instead of 5 because of the price, $50 for brunch seemed a bit much, but if your a crab eater I'm sure you'll get your monies worth. This place has a beautiful view of the water, it's a place anyone in Seattle should check out.

    (4)

  • Mark B.

    Had high expectations but severely disappointed. Bad tone was set they have 10 draft beers listed but were out of 9 of the 10. What? I thought it was April Fools Day. Then they ran out of micro brew bottled beers. The seafood chowder was decent but little seafood in it. I should have got a broiled or baked dish the fried dinner was pretty poor. Wait staff was decent and atmosphere was excellent but overall very disappointing.

    (1)

  • Sharmi I.

    Great food selection, quality food, tasty and gorgeous view.

    (5)

  • Sandra D.

    This was the best Sunday brunch I've ever been to! After a long few days of playing tourist in Seattle, Salty's was the perfect way to come to a close. My brunch companion and I spent TWO HOURS trying multiple food choices and we were not disappointed. My favorites were the made to order pasta, crab legs, and pineapple in the chocolate fountain. The view of the Seattle skyline was amazing! Also, the place was packed, but things seemed to move along smoothly and items were refilled quickly. The price of brunch makes Salty's a treat, not a weekend tradition, but every bite is worth it! I'll definitely be back. Pros: - great spread - variety - friendly staff - casual, but classy - free valet parking - worked around us being late due to the bridge closure Cons: - possibly due to the brunch rush, but the restroom smelled terrible - noisy

    (5)

  • Anthony S.

    Just noticed I've never written a review about Salty's. Been here, Redondo and PDX Salty's quite a bit over the years. Probably do not have much productive to add to the previous reviews. So the following are some random observations. Salty's is old school in an unappealing way. No offense, but the place just screams "lets take grandma to brunch." The menu lately lacks coherence and organization. Something like two pages of different specials. A small plate menu. A separate appetizer menu. Two different main course menus. I guess this is the result of today's email overload culture. Chaotic compilation of different ideas and interests, published by a group of non-confrontational passive aggressive types. Weak wine menu. Period. I think the sommelier just goes to Safeway to stock up. Disappointing to say the least. The food is excellent. Nothing will disappoint. Two different (Seattle native) waitresses genuinely never heard of the concept of the Seattle Freeze. Said it "... must be an out of towner thing." Doh! Will I go again? If somebody else is paying, sure.

    (3)

  • Christine W.

    We showed up 10 minutes early for our reservation and were told they were "running a bit behind" so we waited in the bar. We weren't even greeted by the cocktail waitress for over 10 minutes, after my husband had given up and ordered our drinks at the bar. 40 minutes later, a larger group that arrived after us but had the same reservation time was seated while we were still waiting. That was the last straw. We left and had a much better experience down the street at Duke's. To add insult to injury, they then canceled my open table reservation so I didn't get the points even though we showed up, bought drinks, and waited 40 minutes! Rude! By the way, the parking lot has absurdly small parking spaces. Even Minis were taking up two spots so they'd have room to open their doors.

    (1)

  • BM J.

    What can I say that hasn't been said already? Very spacious for how crowded it is. Service staff was friendly and attentive. Food was excellent. Only possible criticism is that they never have more than 1 or 2 oysters available... the patrons scoop them up more quickly than they're shucked. Go here. Worth it.

    (5)

  • Fast Eddie F.

    A very nice room with a terrific view of Seattle across the sound. The food as well as the service was well above average. If for no other reason, stop in for a cocktail and take in the evening view......really nice

    (4)

  • Rachel P.

    Hubby and I went about a year and a half ago when we got engaged and for our first anniversary- we decided to go back. We had a 12:30 reservation and were able to be seated early. It was peak busy time- actually it was a bit crazy. For the price, it's okay. We went for the ambiance. I told them it was our first anniversary and they gave us probably the best seat in the whole joint. Perfect view of seattle. Service was good. I just wish the foot gathering area (buffet) wasn't so crazy. It's a bit dark. The seafood (that everyone wants) is in the corner and it can be difficult to reach, there was a constant line to get to it. It's nice to be able to try everything but overall the food was okay and the ambiance was great. If you don't order alcohol then the price is okay... I would consider returning but to be on the early side...not the crazy side.

    (3)

  • Tracy P.

    First off, reservations needed! We arrived 45 minutes before our reservations but the hostess bumped us up as soon as seating was available. While we waited, they had a mini breakfast buffet with coffee, refreshments, and pastries. We were seated 15 minutes later and the view was fabulous. I didn't know what to expect from the buffet because a friend recommended it but when I saw their spread, I was blown away. It was artfully laid out and looked like I died and was in heaven. They had a salad table, hot breakfast stations, Seafood galore, Fresh chucked Oysters, build-your-own stations of pasta, crepes, omelets, and Bloody Mary! Although the dessert table looked divine, I didn't get to try it because I was stuffed and I usually always have dessert. :-( The waiter was attentive and came back multiple times to clear our dishes and refilled our water. I've eaten at many Vegas buffets but I think Salty's is 1 star better than the best Vegas buffets!

    (5)

  • Smaly K.

    My job had a meeting here and we had brunch. Never been to brunch like this before, and I really enjoyed it. I'm looking forward to trying out their brunch again soon.

    (4)

  • Beth C.

    We went to Salty's on a Friday night to meet with family that we haven't seen in quite awhile. The best part about Salty's was the view, which was very nice (equal to one star). The rest of the experience was very lackluster. I would actually give it 1.5 stars. Our waitress was nice, but when my husband received his entree, she brought the wrong food. She quickly apologized and took it back. So my husband sat while the rest of us ate while they made up a new entree. They gave him a free dessert for the mistake. The worst part of the experience was the food. The prices were fairly expensive and the food was not up to par. I got the seafood boulette (basically it was salmon, scallops, shrimp, and sausage on cajun rice). All the seafood was way undercooked. The rice, however, was dry and overcooked. The serving size was small. My husband's scallops were underdone as well. Another in our party got the fried fish platter and barely ate any of it. It was very disappointing as we had heard good things about Salty's previously. I would not go again.

    (1)

  • Mike B.

    When I was young I lived by Saltys. As you were starting a career Saltys was a treat you saved for. I hadn't been for 20 years. I had lunch there on the 26th, Saltys still is as wonderful as it always was. The view the service the food was incredible. Thanks Jerry for keeping an old landmark as beautiful as ever.

    (5)

  • Jerry T.

    I only been to the brunch buffet here and it is hands down one of the best places in Seattle to do a buffet. I am a true believer of you get what you pay for; this buffet ain't cheap but well worth it. If you are a big seafood lover, come here and fest on crab, prawns, steam clams and mussels, Salmon and so much more. Here is my plan when I get there. First and foremost, make reservations- it gets crazy busy some days. 1. get seated and fest on the doughnuts brought by the hostess and wait for your waiter to do the meet and greet and get your drink order on (mimosa) 2. the essentials, eggs, pancakes, waffles (Yes both, its a buffet) all toppings and potato dish or mac and cheese. after that its a free for all with breaks of dessert. Caramel fountain is a must, not super sticky and light flavor. This is a classy joint so dont go too crazy and get your grub on. Sometimes if you are real nice you can get more doughnuts!!!! I have been coming here for the last 5 years and it seems to only get better with time. The view is unmatched, it is a view of the seattle cityscape across the water, it is so beautiful when the sun sets and the night rolls in and the city lights up. Try it out, make sure to wear something that will give you some extra room, you are gonna need it. LOL

    (5)

  • Tammy C.

    You have to come here for brunch on the weekend. YOU HAVE TO. Not only is the food amazing but the experience is great as well. Pros: I've been here about three times for their weekend brunch and they are very consistent with their food. The wait is long (you must make reservations but still end up waiting a little) but they provide you with drinks such as coffee and tea while you are waiting. They also have some really delicious scones. Be careful though, these can fill you up quickly! The view is AMAZING. I've sat in the back of the room on two occasions and it is the perfect view of the Seattle skyline. There is a nice selection of seafood (crab, oysters, shrimp, salmon), an omelet station, a past station, traditional breakfast (sausage, bacon, etc) items, and a very large corner reserved for sweets. Not only is there a chocolate fountain but there is also a large selection of baked goods that are very delicious. Cons: The weekend brunch is priced at $50 per person and is very expensive. I have also been here for dinner and the food is alright. I don't remember the exact name of the dishes I ordered but one was a filet mignon and the other was chicken steak. The steak was great but the chicken was dry. The dishes also came with your standard mashed potatoes and side salad. Final Verdict: yes I will come here again but maybe just for the brunch.

    (4)

  • Kiley W.

    Great food and great service!

    (5)

  • Joss K.

    Standard seaside fare at the standard pricey rate. One goes here for the view and the sun setting over Seattle--which is pretty spectacular. I came here with a large family party recently and was neither impressed nor disappointed. (I should note, our server was fantastic!) The chowder, topped with brandy, was incredibly tasty and creamy. Then, since I wasn't starving, I simply ordered a Caesar salad and added the Oregon bay shrimp--simple, predictable, and correctly sized. In the wine department, the Oregon pinot gris was, as they are known to be, fresh and crisp. And the unoaked chardonnay was, in fact, oaked! They brought me the wrong glass. All in all, if the view is what you're after, Salty's is a great spot. I prefer a little more excitement on my plate, and thusly next time I'll look elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Charity A.

    I visited this restaurant while I was on a work trip. The food was amazing! I will definitely visit again when I go back to Seattle.

    (5)

  • Lisa H.

    Great view, staff was friendly, but that's it. The food was not that great, and definitely not worth the value. We had the mixed seafood grill and that was good. The blackened cod ling special lacked flavor, and the seafood pasta needed more seasoning also. We got white chocolate mouse cake for dessert, and the cake portion was very dry and flaky. For the amount of money you spend here, you can go somewhere else for the same view but much better food.

    (2)

  • Brian C.

    Wonderful location! Sadly, MEDIOCRE food. Very Expensive. VERY GOOD STAFF! They try to pull off a sophisticated seafood fusion menu but the exicussion fall short. Their BAKED ALASKA desert is worth the trip all by itself though. MUCH BETTER REASONABLY PRICED SEA FOOD at ANTHONY's.

    (2)

  • Mike W.

    I have a little bit of a biased opinion because I have been eating at this Salty's about every two weeks, and I'm getting tired of the repetition. Obviously not Salty's fault, but this is somewhat close to my office, and is the default "nice" restaurant that people want to go to with a group, especially if they are from out of town. Yes, the views are hard to beat, especially for Seattle visitors, and the fish is fresh and well prepared, but I have yet to be "wowed" with anything and the chowder is just OK. Don't get me wrong, I'll never turn down an invitation to Salty's, but invite me to Seastar or something else if you want to get me excited.

    (3)

  • Case R.

    I just had one of the best meals of my life. It first started while we were waiting for a table and the manager gave us a free app of calamari. Then once we got seated the good kept getting better and better. You have to get the coconut prawns, amazing. I had the seared tuna which was dropped dead awesome. My gf had the seafood medley which should couldn't get enough of. The bar is superb and the dessert, yummy. If you looking for amazing views along with a great dinner, this is the place.

    (5)

  • Sarah S.

    Everyone knows, if you want a great view then eat at Saltys. The food is fairly mediocre and the service (in my experience) leaves a LOT to be desired but the view is amazing. Came today for brunch, had Melissa as a server. She took our drink orders and then was never seen again, had to flag down another waitress to get our check at the end. Melissa never came back to get us drink refills, never checked on us. The brunch spread is impressive, but so many things from the buffet were blah at best. The worst from the buffet: the biscuits, the "prime rib", the carved ham, most of the desserts (they are plentiful, but many are just dry and gross). The best from the buffet: the waffle with the any topping you want, the bread pudding (best dessert they have), the chowder, the heart attack hashbrowns, the polish sausage. Have eaten dinner here on a few occasions. Again, always terrible service. For a higher end restaurant, they sure do hire bad servers. The seafood is usually a fairly safe bet. The chowder is excellent.

    (3)

  • Rebecca L.

    blessed After watching the youtube video of their breakfast/brunch buffet, i had a strategy in place. 1. go for the oysters first 2. go for the smoked salmon 3. make sure to hit up the omlet bar 4. don't forget the chocolate fountain fondue bar so you can have chocolate dipped strawberries for dessert 5. don't eat the night before after dining at salty's, my strategy worked like a charm but i found a couple other things to consider 1. don't get the eggs benedict (not worth the precious stomach room) 2. don't fill yourself up on coffee 3. make sure to check out the pasta bar. it was a wonderful experience and i can't wait to go back with my family. It has everything for everyone and it's seafood galore breakfast food. With the path to alki on it's doorstep, make sure to bring your walking shoes to walk off that heavy breakfast. so delicious.

    (4)

  • Alan Y.

    In the 90s, we often had dinners at Salty's. They served a great calamari appetizer dish and good fish plates. Upon our recent return to the NW, we expected the same good service and excellent food. Service was good, but the food was disappointing. Our calamari was spiced with hot peppers, which dominated the flavor. My scallops and prawns dish was lukewarm. Even though the plate was hot, I believe the seafood temperature dropped when it was served on a bed of cold rice.

    (2)

  • Andrew S.

    **Sunday Buffet Brunch Review** Salty's overwhelmed me so much I was literally speechless for a few minutes. -An enormous seafood spread. Crab legs, shrimp, muscles, oysters (half-shell, shooters and charbroiled!), a whole salmon that you slice whole pieces from, sushi and more than I had enough time or stomach-room to enjoy. -Unique omelet bar. Ever had a crab and sausage omelet? I hadn't until bellying up to the bar and choosing my selections. You can also add shrimp and/or a heaping assortment of veggies to be topped off by cheddar or mozzarella cheese. By the way, they use two frying pans to formulate your breakfast creation. -Pasta bar. I wanted to try this so bad! -The regular buffet area. I didn't spend as much time there because I wanted to sample all the things I don't usually get at a buffet in Phoenix. However, the items I did have were your standard breakfast choices and prepared quite well. -Lots of delectable treats. Save room for dessert - trust me. -The view is breathtaking. The restaurant sits across the water from Seattle so you can see it's full glory (on a clear day). -Great for a large group for a special occasion (wedding, birthday, etc). -The only downside was I felt that our waiter was overwhelmed and wasn't the nicest to us. But, who cares when you're serving yourself? I was so happy our trip ended with our last meal here. Knowing the amount of amazing food available, I would have changed the way I had approached dinner the night before. Eat a light dinner or run a marathon before you come here because you don't want to miss a thing!

    (5)

  • Ryan M.

    The crab cake was delicious and so was the mac and cheese with crab!! Highly recommend!!

    (5)

  • Ausra C.

    Food is really good and it's not first time we go there, but this time the service was very poor. We waited for 10 minutes for waiter to show up and order drinks, we never asked us if we needed for drinks. We asked for hot sauce, he never showed up with one and was totally ignoring our table, until we asked for a bill. Hopefully this waiter no longer there next time we go there or he is up to the level of service it should be.

    (3)

  • Sabrina G.

    The only thing better than a Salty's brunch is the view! Call ahead or get there early though, it gets busy. Minus one-star for our waitress that seemed annoyed with us asking for a refill on our drinks. I understand she just wanted to turn the table as quickly as possible, but one needs a drink at the end of a meal.

    (4)

  • Rosenna T.

    Came here for the first time on Christmas Eve, had their seafood trio tower. The king crab was ridiculously big and fresh. The same group of friends decided to come again for their famous seafood buffet brunch! First of all, you should make a reservation. I had my reservation at 11:30, arrived 5 minutes ahead and I still have to wait for 15-20minutes. I can't imagine if anyone can be seated without a reservation! Secondly, FREE valet parking (of course you tip them) but hey! No parking hassle at all! Thirdly, know that your coffee and OJ or apple juice comes with your brunch! Ok now I'm ready to talk about food. I am a big fan of all kinds of seafood, and this place is just amazing to me. They have very fresh king crab, Dungeness crab, super fresh raw oysters (I had about a dozen), clams, cooked salmon, smoked salmon, shrimp, etc. I also had the crepes (which was ok...), waffle (which I created it into an amazing Belgian waffle), their made to order pasta was pretty good as well! Ah...but the desserts were a little disappointing. Which is why this review is at 4 stars. I don't recall anything particularly impressive. The flan was pretty good, that's all. And I would recommend Salty's to make smaller portions of each of the dessert so that people can have a little bit of everything! Oh and I love all the waiter and waitresses there! They were all friendly, helpful and fun to have a conversation with :)

    (4)

  • Nick D.

    Buffet brunch $42.50 THIS IS A MUST EXPERIENCE food fest of various meats, seafood (crab, prawns, oysters , salmon etc). You will never eat it all and you'll want to come back again. Deserts galore. It's all very good quality foo. Professionally presented and attentive staff.

    (5)

  • John R.

    Salty's is probably the best all-around special occasion seafood dining experience in the Seattle area. The brunch is extraordinary in terms of selection... a wide variety of fresh seafood, as well as regular fare, plus special touches like a bloody mary bar and chocolate fountain. The view from every table and the service really stand out. I did find some of the selections less than satisfying, like the tasteless eggs benedict, juice-starved prime rib and lackluster oysters from the raw bar. At $50 a head, not including alcohol, tax, and tip, I was hoping for 100% across the board. If you pride yourself on being a foodie, don't expect to walk away from here raving about inventive dishes or creative fusions. But if you want a seafood or view-dining experience with variety and quantiy to impress mom or the graduate or the family visiting from Omaha, this is definitely the place.

    (4)

  • Phoenix A.

    Fan-effin-tastic! I was given a list of 4 restaurants and picked this one because I hadn't yet been to Alki or dined anywhere on the west side. I came here for a double birthday dinner on a Saturday night and I think we got the best table in the house. We were a party of 6 situated in the very corner of the restaurant gazing upon a spectacular view of downtown! We ordered bottles of red, lemon drops, and kir royales to start along with oysters on the half shell, the Coconut Prawns, and the bruschetta sampler which had cured tomato caprese, fig and chevre, or forest mushrooms. For my meal, I had the artisan caesar salad and the Alki Sushi Roll which had smoked salmon, spicy snow crab, tempura asparagus, Daikon radish, and a garlic sauce. The salad was average - the dressing didn't seem housemade - but my roll was super yummy. For dessert, we got some kind of white cake with white chocolate mousse. It was pretty amazing for a white cake. We had a good server, Jason, who kept up with our hi-jinx, except when he brought out a cod dinner that looked suspiciously like a salmon filet. All in all, my Salty's experience was really fun and I stared out the window most of the time like it was my first time in Seattle or like I'd never seen a boat before. I will definitely be back. This is a great venue for a fun group dinner or a couple's date.

    (4)

  • George T.

    If you have the chance before you die, it's worth committing the sin of gluttony to go to a brunch at Salty's. My motto: I do not eat anything that does not come in a shell. Bonus points if you're lucky enough to have Chrissy as your server. She's the BOMB!!!! Reservations a must!

    (4)

  • Erin S.

    For some reason, other reviewers suggest eating a light dinner the night before or skipping it altogether. I disagree. "Let me explain to you how the human body works. I have to warm my stomach first. Eatin' chips is like stretching." - Joey Tribbiani. Only in my case, eating 4 pounds of shellfish at Crab Pot was the stretching. I have no regrets. The breakfast buffet was unbelievable. Thanks from a tip from the Salty's veterns, I headed straight to the seafood to load up on crab legs, oysters, fresh salmon, shrimp, mussels and clams. That was plate #1. The charbroiled oysters were delicious, but the shooters were quite good too. Really, you can't go wrong. I did the rest of the breakfast selection with plate #2. Fresh fruit, macaroni and cheese, another oyster, some sort of hash brown dish, a little pasta, and other miscellaneous items. I opted out of the eggs Benedict, although they looked amazing, I felt like I needed to preserve room. Plate #3 was for dessert! They have a chocolate fountain and a caramel fountain in which to dip fresh fruit, cookies or marshmallows. There were various cakes, cupcakes, cookies and tortes for any taste. I had a mimosa and some coffee to drink, but I admit I nearly forgot about my beverage I was so busy with all the food. Everything was top notch. The staff was friendly, even considering our large group and the fact that we had some energetic children with us. We got one polite warning that the kids might get trampled in the lunch rush if they weren't contained, and other than that we were pretty much given free rein of the little room where our group was seated. We had a gorgeous view of the Seattle skyline over the water, and topped off with good company, we had a great time. Overall, I highly recommend Salty's for brunch, and I hope to go back again!

    (5)

  • Steven S.

    Came here with a co-worker for a working lunch, and had a great experience from start to finish. The view is hard to beat. Ask for a seat by the window and enjoy a beautiful view of the entire city of Seattle, right across the water. Staff were all cheery and upbeat. Very professional and knowledgeable about the menu. Plenty of great seafood options here. I went with one of the specials, a salmon dish. And it was outstanding. But I was still a bit hungry afterwards so went for the cheesecake dessert. Another winner. The dining room is also very spacious and attractive. Oh and there's also a bar, where you can act like a drunken sailor if you like! Ahem... If I lived in the area, I'd be a regular here. Definitely check it out if in town. Or better yet, if you're a local. : )

    (5)

  • Katy H.

    Brunch is big in Seattle and it's impossible to think of brunch and not think of Salty's. For the quality an quantity of food you get, the trip here to Alki is always worth it. Especially for the views! When people visit me from out of town I'm always trying to think of places to show off our lovely city. Salty's comes to mind because Seattle has great seafood and because the views of the Sound are unbeatable. More than just brunch, this is just a great place to take someone for a tasty meal.

    (4)

  • Julia W.

    I've been to Salty's before for work functions but it's been a while since I've been a 'regular'. We ate here last summer after the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon for the buffet. Super spendy (as in $40-45/pp) but they definitely did offer up the full gamet of seafood, etc etc. So if you were in the mood to scarf down, it was a good deal I suppose. My husband and I came here a few weeks back for their Happy Hour. I usually don't frequent 'fancy' places for HH as I know that they tend to still be way too expensive for my taste. It came down to either Duke's or Salty's and I thought we'd try Salty's to see what the HH was like. It's the middle of winter and gloomy but would give us an idea of what to expect for future HH's if we so were inclined. First up, their complimentary free valet apparently doesn't work on weekdays as there was no one there or signs for valet. We parked ourselves and walked in. We normally don't valet anyway but sometimes they force you to if you want to park in their lot. The lobby instantly smelled like fish (which can be common but was a bit on the strong side). We found our way to the lounge and it was surprisingly empty and dark. Maybe had 4 tables seated and most were on their way out. What was annoying was that I think we had one waiter. Joe. And as nice as Joe was, he was slow. It took him about 10 mins to take our drink order.. then another 10 to bring back our drink order (soda & lemonade) and then our food seemed to take a good 30 mins. We only ordered appetizers and it didn't seem like the kitchen was behind as the place was pretty dead even in the 'restaurant' side of the business. The food itself was a little on the gross side for me. I ordered a Caesar salad & some clams and the clams came out with all this meat on it and didn't feel like it had but 12 clams in the bowl. Kind of a rip off for $10 if you ask me. Duke's would've given me way more clams (just clams) and better bread options. My husband got the nachos and he didn't love them nor could he figure out why our order took so long to arrive. So noted for future, the views are great during summer & the deck, etc but it's not one for 'cheap' happy hour or quality food for cheap. I'd skip it unless you were bringing out of town guests who want to see the Seattle skyline from across W Seattle and maybe some ferry shots.

    (2)

  • Alois A.

    Awe man. Salty's As you step in this restaurant, make sure your prepared for a punch in the face of the 1980's. Although I'm in seattle I felt like I was in a Magnum PI episode. Tablecloths? High end restaurants still use them. Bizarre wire sculptures of birds- at a seafood restaurant- totally in place (sarcasm intended). Food is not imaginative but tolerable. I'm always weary of a large menu with many food item choices- how fresh is the food really? The location is absolutely amazing. If the owners knew better they would hire a professional firm to re-design this place and make it from mediocre to absolutely premiere.

    (2)

  • NJ R.

    I loved my shrimp scampi. Seriously one of the best views of downtown Seattle.

    (5)

  • Katherine D.

    The food was terrible. The prices reflect tourist inflation and the service was completely impersonal. Even the hostess said 'Have a nice time' to every person in front of us waiting to be seated. The chefs favorite appetizer, razor clams, was chewy and lacked flavor. The chefs special entree, salmon (med-rare) was well done and was served with rice instead of whipped potatoes as the server described the dish. The rice would've been welcomed if it had not been a hard brick. Despite those flaws the truffle salad was lovely. My scallops were ok at best, the pancetta salad was divine but the risotto tasted like it was days old and reheated in the microwave. The cocktails however were lovely for the most part. The pear martini and the OMG were delightful but the negroni l'orange was the worst drink I've ever had. To sum up the experience- the view is amazing even on a foggy night, the salads are wonderful, the cocktails are primarily good but overall so not worth the visit. There are plenty of other places w a view, great cocktails, better food, lower prices, and personality. This is a total tourist trap.

    (1)

  • Kristen C.

    Excellent service and beautiful views. First time for dinner. Nice meals for dinner but Weekend brunch is better! Great quality food.

    (4)

  • Victoria T.

    Sure. The view is awesome. But, that's about the extent of the charm at Salty's. I wasn't overly impressed with the food and the service was slow and disconnected. I'd happily give it another shot if there weren't so many other good restaurants with great service to choose from.

    (2)

  • El J.

    Three of us went here for dinner last night and it was a wonderful experience. The gorgeous skyline of Seattle turning on at twilight was a perfect back drop to a delicious dinner. Halibut was the special for the evening. They were happy to accommodate our change from being served with rice to our choice of mashed potatoes which were excellent. Good selection of wine by glass and bottle. Really enjoyed the Caesar salad, very fresh and dressed perfectly. Too full for dessert but hopefully next time.

    (5)

  • Thuy D.

    This was my second time going to Salty's and both experience was not great at all. Salty's is a nice place to be on a romantic evening. The view is gorgous right by the water you can look across to Seattle downtown. Definitely a tourist place or if you have friends in town and want to show them the beautiful skyline of downtown Seattle. The staff there are all very nice and friendly, greeting from all staff from the moment you walked in the time you walked out. However, the food was a huge let down. I ordered the coconut prawn for apitizer, crab mac and chese, and mousse cake for dessert. The coconut prawn was fried perfectly and goes nicely with the sauce, unfortunately it was the only dish that I enjoyed that night. The dungeness crab mac and cheese was too dry. Macaroni was undercooked so it was a bit hard, plus dungeness crab was very scattered barely any. The whole dish was way too creamy and not enough flavour. Definitely not worth the price. I was looking forward for the dessert and was hoping it would be the saving grace, but was again dissapointed. It was way too sweet and and a bit soggy. So come here if you really want to enjoy the view, but the food is definitely not worth it!

    (2)

  • Sandy L.

    I went here for brunch to celebrate two birthdays. The seafood was good, dessert bar has a great selection but their hot food selection was just OK. As a Pescatarian I really wish they didn't throw meat into almost every single side dish. I would have loved to try the Mac and cheese and hash browns but both had meat mixed in it. My carnivore friends did love it and gave it two thumbs up! Remember to eat slowly and enjoy the gorgeous view. I definitely recommend making reservations. You should also request a window seat. The staff are really nice and very accommodating! Despite the limited non-meat dishes, I come here at least twice a year.

    (3)

  • Michael S.

    As others have said, I agree that the $45 price tag is excessive for brunch. The food is just fine and the sheer variety is difficult to beat. However, to truly get your money's worth, you need to eat a ton of the shellfish, and I think they intentionally prepare difficult-to-open pieces that take a long time to get meat out of. For whatever reason I can open crab fine at other restaurants but never at Salty's brunch buffet. I also thought the service was rather indifferent. Our plates were never cleared when we returned from the buffet, our drinks were empty quite frequently, and it really wasn't all that busy. I got the feeling that our waitress was mailing it in and didn't want to make an effort. I also found it tacky that they mentioned a 90 minute time limit when we checked in. We ended up making 3 trips to the buffet with plates that weren't exactly packed with food, along with a separate dessert trip, and we nearly spent the 90 minutes due to our server taking forever to get our drink order and needing to wait at various stations for food. I am sure they have issues with people gorging on food, but they should address that issue on a 1-1 basis rather than putting it in every guest's face. Salty's brunch is a poor value with questionable service, but at the same time I think the food is good, so I'm going with a 3. I am going to check out other brunch spots before returning here.

    (3)

  • Cece M.

    I've only been here for weekend brunch but it's always delicious and the juice is fresh squeezed and yummy! waitress looked new or something.. she was slow but overall love this place!

    (4)

  • Marc S.

    Terrible. We went for an afternoon happy hour because we wanted some sun and a view. we had low expectations--we have been to Salty's before. Everything is deep fried or comes from a Pre-prepared frozen product, I think. We sampled a wide variety of items, none of which was great. Their "garbage pizza" could not be more aptly named. A $3.99 frozen pizza would taste a hundred times better than this abomination. When we told our waiter, on one of the rare occasions we could get his attention, he just laughed. Abyssmal service. Lowest common denominator food. Fantastic view. Know if you're going to Salty's, it's all about the view. Period.

    (1)

  • Marjorie U.

    For decades I'd heard how great Salty's was and especially their Sunday Brunch. Well, yesterday I had my first and last experience with Salty's Brunch. First let me say, they had a HUGE selection of food and it was good...not great. And for the most part their staff were also good (the pasta guy was rude). But would I suggest that anyone pay $59.+ per person (includes gratuity)? Hell no! Unless you are under 14 or over 65 don't look for a discount. I'd also give Salty's a tip as far as their decor is concerned...REMODEL! Get rid of that ugly fish art and those horrible brown and orange striped valances. If Salty's is going to have cloth tablecloths and napkins, and hand out hot wash cloths after your meal, they should have the total package of 'classy', the decor reminds me of something you'd see in some '60's run down chowder house.

    (2)

  • K M.

    Was our first time to Seattle, came for a quick day trip for my bday and hubby wanted to eat at a seafood buffet. Luckily, found this place online, possibly through yelp? Not sure, but if so, thanks yelpers :) We were lucky it was a Saturday morning and the brunch buffet was open. It is a very nice place, with valet parking, and we waited only about 5 minutes for a seat. The hostess greeted us with these cute little plate of donuts, they were good. The waitress was very nice and seated us next to the window overlooking the space needle and the water. I liked how there was not only seafood but a great selection of breakfast, italian food, dessert, etc. My hubby was in heaven when he saw the seafood buffet. I enjoyed the live music and especially loved when they sang "Sitting On the Dock of the Bay." Was such a great experience, we have already made plans to come back to Seattle and revisit this place.

    (5)

  • Paisley S.

    This place is expensive and has a beautiful view, so why does the ladies room feel and smell like a swamp latrine? Surely Gerry Kingen can take some time off from buying sports cars and donating to republicans to schedule a remodel with some ventilation and functioning toilets. He's making money hand over fist with his decent, but not-worth-the-price food. Go someplace else. He doesn't deserve your business. Also, a place this expensive should not be this loud.

    (1)

  • Karla R.

    My boyfriend and I were in Seattle last weekend for a short vacation and we went to Salty's for dinner on Saturday night. The short story is that we really enjoyed ourselves, had great seafood, a nice bottle of wine, and spent just under $100. While there are $60 entrees, there are also $20 entrees. We got a bowl of the seafood chowder, the crab dip, and the half order of the smoked salmon dinner... and it was PLENTY of food. If you're visiting Seattle I would definitely recommend this place. The food is good and the service is spectacular. I'm sure it's not the best restaurant in Seattle, but if you like seafood, I'm confident you'll enjoy your meal! Also, it's the kind of place where you go dress down or dress up, which I really like!

    (4)

  • Jeanne C.

    So I guess they read our comment card that we left, explaining the situation. We received a call yesterday (the day after), saying that they wanted to make it up to us (not sure how) and that they were sorry for the longer than average wait. We haven't called them back, and we probably won't because we already know what the food is like, and the service will most likely be great because, well, if they screw up again that's just silly. Either way, it's a nice offer.

    (3)

  • Kristin Y.

    Sooo much food. Don't eat the night before. The seafood is great!! I ate so much i didn't need to eat the rest of the day. It has a great view on the water. They have a crepe bar, oyster bar, omlete station, pasta station and a chocolate fountain. The dessert area is huge so save room. Best dessert has to be the lemon cake. Afterwards i was very thirsty the rest of the day. Guess it's called salty's for a reason.

    (4)

  • Eva G.

    I'm quoting my friend: "You pay for the view, which is really nice, but the food isn't worth it." I agree. My Fuzzy Peach Bellini was delish however, why they put so much ice in there is beyond me. Their bread is tasty..and feel free to eat alot of it cause the portions aren't as big as one would think. I ordered the Captains platter...thinking it was going to be enormous..I was even willing to share but didn't need to. It was just the right amount. Had to leave the salmon there. Allergic. :( His salmon - which he enjoyed - came with baby food a.k.a mashed potatoes - looked very nice. Oh one more note...they make a great espresso macchiatto but where the heck did they leave the saucer and spoon?? The waiter just brough the cup. hmmmm

    (4)

  • Adriana K.

    As I went to my first elite event there last night, I thought I would finally write a review. All through college I heard this was THE place to go - everyone went there when their parents were in town, or had a hot date. So, I of course, decided the best way to find out was through their happy hour. My roommie and I were not disappointed; we had apps in the lounge with the famous fantastic view and got away paying what we normally would have for dinner by sharing 2 apps and 1 drink each. I really remember liking the shrimp. Go figure at a seafood place. Then I heard I just HAD to try the brunch - but to be prepared to dish out the money and bring an empty stomach. So my friends made reservations for my birthday. Those reservations got us on a huge cafeteria-like table in the downstairs which looks just like an 80s cruise ship complete with low ceilings bright red carpet, and furniture to match. Quite the brunch spread - but unless you made 5 trips through the line, I would have rather brought my (or in this case, my friends, as I was being treated) $50 elsewhere. And what can I say? When you go out for your birthday, its nice if they do something special - especially as there was a large group of us. Nothing. Too bad. Maybe I am just a sucker for gimmicks. I did like the donuts and scones they served while we were waiting for our reservation. Too bad the chocolate fondue was on the fritz and we were seated right next to it, so we had to watch the staff attempt to fix it whilst globs of milk chocolate piled on the bottom. I have since returned several times for lunch, and although the lunch has been decent, I hold to the belief that this place is overpriced and holding to a pre existing reputation (like old money - you don't necessarily 'deserve' it). Their cioppino is really good, a little bland. The bread they serve is good, and I appreciate they make their desserts on site (as all good restaurants should). The fish tacos are tasty, and the salad leaves some to be desired. I appreciate that the head bartender changes the menu with the seasons, and well, it does have a fantastic view. If my review was based on last night - 4 stars. They really did a nice job with the small bites and service and drinks. If this would have been my first time there, I would have been a lot more impressed (plus it doesnt hurt when you are not paying...although, come to think of it, I don't think I have ever paid after the first visit). There is still so much potential to be what it once was, a little sprucing up and continuing to work on the menu and drinks. If anything, a late night drink is nice with a fantastic view. Too bad they don't have a late night happy hour.

    (3)

  • Brad W.

    Salty's on Alki is a staple of fine dining in Seattle. The place is known for its great food long with large glass windows lining the water with a gorgeous view of downtown Seattle. If you're looking for a place to enjoy a special occasion, then Salty's on Alki is THE place to entertain the special event or person in your life. The restaurant is definitely overpriced though. Salty's knows that it attracts diners expecting a high price meal, so it takes them for every penny they can. Downside... yes. But the food is still very good. Sunday brunch is the best time to visit Salty's, as you'll likely read in other reviews. If you're looking for a great start to any day of the week... pick Sunday and start at Salty's :-)

    (4)

  • AxeMe A.

    Aside from the views, there's only so much to like. Service isn't great unless at the bar. The food was so-so.

    (3)

  • C Y.

    I haven't been to Saltys for several years. As a local, it's easy to dismiss this place as a tourist trap with a view and so-so food. When the weather does not cooperate, you are seated inside and the tired looking interior reminds you how long this place has been here. Inbetween the seat cushions on the chairs in the lounge hadn't been cleaned for quite a while. In the off season Saltys is not fully staffed and service can be spotty. Last weekend we had out of town guests that wanted to try Salty's. The weather did cooperate and we were seated on the upper patio enjoying the view. Our guests were wowed. I think the view here looking across Elliott bay at the Seattle Skyline is among the best you can find in the city and I grew up near Kerry Park. The place was crowded, service was excellent. We ordered several different salmon preparations. Mine with the fresh cherry compote was very good. Smoked coho was delicious too. I didn't get to taste it but the "fun guy" plate - filet with truffle oil and mushrooms looked wonderful. The Jargon Pinot @ $32 was very pleasant. Found it the next day for $12 which is about right. Chocolate cake desserts were enjoyed. Our dinners were on par with any of the large scale view seafood places in town. It still needs a make-over inside. Go on a nice day. We returned 2 weeks later and tried their happy hour menu. While waiting for an patio table we tried unsuccessfully to get a beer in the lounge....spotty service. After being seating outside in the patio area, service was OK. Chicken lettuce wraps-pretty good. Nachos-lacked cheese, over cooked, halibut buger-nice size portion of a frozen filet and generous serving of fries, good.

    (3)

  • Erik R.

    Worth it to come once for the view alone. The food is mediocre.

    (3)

  • Lorraine W.

    I love Salty's especially for Happy Hour! They have great prices and atmosphere! I was there last night Celebrating my sisters Birthday with Friends and our Server was the AMAZING "Bree"!!! She happily divided all our checks so they were separated which was super awesome! Unfortunately one of our guests had a bad experience and I feel bad about that (sorry Katie). My understanding is that our friend had a tab running at the bar but was also ordering food from Bree our server and so there were actually 2 tabs running and when they left the only tab that got closed was the tab at the bar :-( unfortunate miscommunication is what I think. All I can say is that BREE was Amazing, the prices were great, the food was good and served quickly and Victor the Piano Player is FANTASTIC!!!! I will be back especially on $2.00 Taco Tuesday!

    (5)

  • Rosalie S.

    I went to their first healthy cooking class called "Eat Fish and Live." I was expecting to actually get a hands on cooking class experience, but this was more of a sit down and watch a live cooking show and try each course. Not bad for $30 + tip. You get a full meal, plus two drinks. I had to miss out on the drinks because I'm pregnant but I was able to get one of them sans alcohol. I wasn't overly impressed with the cooking, presentation, or the food to be totally honest. The menu was :Braised Greens, Sauteed Mushrooms with Chardonnay and Fresh Herbs, Poached Alaskan Salmon with Fresh Apple Chutney and Fresh Berries with Greek Yogurt Scented with Lavender. I don't think I'll ever make the salmon. I'm not a fan of poaching fish. It was so mushy and just not that flavorful. I can make a mean baked salmon with orange marmalade that blows this dish away. I have to say, I'm quite knowledgeable and skilled already at cooking. I learned everything myself by experimenting with recipes or from watching the Create channel on PBS. I'd much rather watch Lidia Batiani whip up some Italian food. This is a great class if you're really clueless about cooking, eating healthy and other basic things. If you're already really knowledgeable you'll find it a little tedious. Also cool that the chef made a mention to juicing and how good that is for you. I think the mockery of it from both himself and his partner probably turned many people off to trying it when so many people should be doing this. He could have presented that part better and maybe talked about what kind of juicer to use. I have been juicing for two years and absolutely recommend this to everyone. Get a masticating juicer over the other juicers - they are much better and don't heat the juice, thereby saving the enzymes. It's worth the expense. The dessert was absolutely delicious. I will give that try sometime. Super easy too. I also found the mushrooms to be perfectly cooked and the greens were also tasty. I already knew how to make both of those dishes too. It was super simple. Overall- it's a nice location and pretty cool idea, just wish there was some hands on to it. But if you want to get a healthy and good dinner at Salty's for $30 plus two drinks, and learn while you're eating, this is a good deal for you.

    (3)

  • Jade R.

    Everyone at work who had to go to on a business trip to SEA raves about this restaurant. My bf took me here for an early Valentine's dinner since I had to fly back for class on the actual day. The cost of the food is comparable to that of Ruth Chris Steakhouse (in my opinion). I didn't feel like making the bf break the bank completely so he ordered the NY Steak and I the West Port Salmon. The food was good, I wasn't a big fan of the steak, but that is probably because I usually only order petite filets (since I can actually finish them). I think the risotto was the best part of my meal. It was AMAZING and I'll be sure to get it again. Because I was stuffed from my meal, I could not order dessert. They do make two of them table side. Something with cherries and a banana fosters with banana bread. I wish I could have had the bananas! Tips: If you want the seat with view, make a reservation and make that special request. While they can't promise you a window view, they can tell you approximately how long you would wait if you really did want it, you can wait at the bar, and they'll call you when your table is ready. That is nice. We were able to get the best view and we just waited for 20 min. It was beautiful. They have brunch on Sundays (the lady told us as we left) with a bloody mary station.

    (4)

  • Yvonne D.

    This place's pretty good, me and my friend went here on new year eve, the view was wonderful, the service was excellent! the food was...ok. Nothing special but very eatable.. =] However, If you come here for weekend brunch it's around $40 a person, and it's worth it, there's a lot of seafood, crab, mussels, clams, salmon, bacon, egg, omelet station, pasta station, pancakes, and dessert!

    (4)

  • Gemma S.

    If you want a fancy buffet, this is the place! It's way pricey though, $49 per person. BUT if you have an empty stomach then you can get your money's worth. Not a lot of options for vegan/gluten free, but then again, it's not really catering to that crowd anyway. They have a huge selection of breakfast foods, seafood, breads, salads, every meat selection, and desserts, including a fondue fountain. The view is gorgeous and the staff is hospitable.

    (4)

  • K W.

    This place is high, but I would be thrilled to drop the bucks on their fabulous brunch after living in a place that has absolutly no concept of brunch. Maybe that makes my review a bit skewed, but I'm giving them a 4 star nonetheless, as I always left satisfied.

    (4)

  • Robin R.

    Great food and an amazing view of Seattle @ night..

    (5)

  • Matt J.

    I have never had a better buffet experience than at Salty's on Alki. The wife and I and many of our friends love to come here for weekend brunch from time to time. In fact, I have never eaten a meal here that wasn't weekend brunch. Anyway, the brunch is amazing. There is an incredible selection of fresh, mostly high quality seafood, and various other breakfast items and an amazing selection of desserts. You will not be able to eat again for quite some time if you come here, so I suggest mentally and physically preparing yourself for an all out Mr. Creosote style event. Also, there is a chocolate fountain. And a caramel one too. Why only 4 stars? 1. The Price. It's too expensive to do this more than once every couple of months. Probably not the best idea to eat insane amounts of food more often than that either, come to think of it. For this price, I would expect slightly higher quality in some of the items. See next point. 2. A few quality control issues. I've had poorly shucked oysters here multiple times. While I realize that shucking oysters for an all you can eat seafood brunch buffet in a large, busy restaurant requires some speed, I do not see this as an acceptable excuse for shell fragments and popped bellies. Also, the bacon could be a bit better. A thick-cut variety with more natural flavor would be a lot better. Yes, I will certainly be back, but I would be back sooner if it were a little bit cheaper.

    (4)

  • Danny P.

    This place is freakin crazy haha. I don't think I've ever been to a buffet remotely similar to this one. I'm not even a crazy seafood lover but I did thoroughly enjoy this buffet. I must have went back for a plat maybe 6-7 times, maybe more.. My favorites of the buffet were the fresh oysters, the man making you fresh pesto pasta, the chocolate foundation, the hasbrowns, the baked mac n cheese, and.. yeah you get the idea. The general buffet area isn't very large and can feel a bit crampy, but there is a lot of food. I also have a huge sweet tooth, so by the time dessert came, I forced my stomach to make room for all the delicious sweets!! My friends and I had reservations so I'm thinking having a reservation for brunch would be ideal since this place gets pretty packed. I think this is the most expensive meal that I've ever eaten actually.. :/ Expect to pay somewhere around $45-60.. easily. But I would say it is worth it! Must try if you're in Seattle.

    (5)

  • Bryan H.

    Food and views are Excellent! this is a must place to eat when visiting Seattle. Clam Chowder is awesome.

    (4)

  • Clint W.

    it's sort of tired looking now. it still has a great view and it's packed for brunch, but otherwise, i think there are plenty of other places to go. i've been here for lunch, and it's pretty mediocre food. i think it could use a refresh of the menu.

    (3)

  • Olesya M.

    Romantic place with wonderful view. Service was very good. Food (oysters on the half shell) was excellent. However, the chef special was too pricey for small plate. ask price before to order! Surf and turf - 50$. when your dinner is over you can take a cocktail by the fireplace.

    (4)

  • Jeremy Y.

    Happier Hour! If you have never been to Salty's before, I would recommend trying this option which is much cheaper than their pretty expensive regular menu in the main dining area. Fish and Chips are killer and what a nice and ONLY view of Downtown Seattle from a restaurant. Their brunch is good too, but super expensive and a little overwhelming with so many choices.

    (4)

  • Shayne T.

    Good food and service looking over the water...

    (4)

  • Sheila A.

    Excellent service, food & view! General Manager working all of the tables & Copper River Salmon was heavenly!

    (5)

  • Nolan D.

    We came here for Saturday brunch and it was hands down the best brunch I've ever had. All of the food was very well prepared, from the eggs Benedict to the muscles to the fondue waterfall. One of the cooks spent five minutes making my girlfriend and I the most elaborate Bloody Mary's I've ever seen. This place is awesome!

    (5)

  • Jeff C.

    Great Drinks, Yummy Food, Fun Staff. And the view, lets just say it can't be beat!

    (4)

  • Paul A.

    On a beautiful night, grab a table on one of their decks. You will be treated to an amazing view of downtown Seattle. Food, drinks, and service were all excellent. The seafood was very fresh. The chowder and seafood pasta was a perfect combination. The pasta was the perfect portion and had a great balance of seafood to pasta and didn't leave me overly full. I will have to come again and check out their amazing brunch.

    (5)

  • Ron C.

    Wow and then some! Have been here a few times -- the last two for the amazing weekend brunch -- and it never disappoints in making the trip to Alki The food quality and variety are amazing on the weekend brunch -- probably the best brunch I've had anywhere -- and the service can't be beat. In particular, Mary, my server, was awesome. Very personable, genuinely interacting with me and other guests (genuine in that she was very interested in making our dining experience wonderful and also being helpful for any Seattle or other interests we had). As for the food, I'd recommend just about everything -- my weakness is with all the great seafood I dont get to the breakfast stuff too much. From the dungeoness crab and fried seafood to the other delicacies and then the desserts, All amazing and great. And the view is tremendous

    (5)

  • Jennifer L.

    OMG! I love Salty's!! My boyfriend's family lives in West Seattle, and we go to Salty's for brunch every time we visit. It's so much fun - though probably even more fun for me because I never have to pay :) The brunch buffet is $40/person sans alcohol which might be expensive, but the food (crab legs especially) is totally worth it. My boyfriend always calls ahead and asks for a special table with a water view. I'm looking forward to our next trip for New Year's!!

    (5)

  • Chris L.

    Really great buffet. All of the food was really tremendous, however our server was painfully slow. I understand that the demands for serving a buffet are a little different, but considering you don't have to deliver food I would expect that i can get a cup of coffee or an extra napkin quicker than 15 minutes. I really can't rave enough about the food and the ambiance though, so the serving was just a minor irritation in an otherwise pleasant experience. The fisher scones in the waiting area had me hooked!

    (4)

  • Janet F.

    My friends and I were visiting Seattle for the weekend and came here on the recommendation of the hotel concierge. Couldn't have been a better place to start our Seattle experience! There are so many options! ... it took us 45min to decide what to get. But the staff was friendly and helpful with our ga-zillion questions. They even let us change table to get closer to the spectacular view! All the food was fabulous and fresh...my friends were even able to scam a free piece of cake for my birthday! I hate to say it (because I'm not usually that into sweets), but the dessert was the highlight of the night. We had the white chocolate raspberry mouse cake. Sounds ordinary? Well, it wasn't! It was just as our waitress described it..."Heaven in your mouth!"

    (4)

  • C E.

    Absolutely outstanding meal. The only reason I'm giving them 4 stars is because they forgot about us while we were waiting for our table. To be fair, they had a huge party come in and I think things got pretty chaotic for them. Back to the meal...lobster, king crab legs and the filet - all cooked perfectly, all melted in our mouths. We also had calamari and white chocolate mouse cake (it was our anniversary, we splurged!) and they were equally delicious. Our server (Monica) was gracious and attentive. All in all - a fabulous experience! We will be back again (and again)!

    (4)

  • Joe C.

    I have always wanted to check out Saltys Sunday brunch. You know, the one they claim is a $707.00 experience for $44.00. Now I love a good chow down and thought from the list of items that they had on the menu that it would be a sure thing. Unfortunately... I was mistaken. The breakfast items were mediocre at best. The Eggs Benedict was dry and sad with a spits worth of hollandaise. If you're not going to do Eggs Benedict right, don't do it at all. The Prime Rib I'm sure was a Rump Roast. No flavor and tough as a tire. It's kinda like a place where if you just want to stuff yourself sick and pay way too much then great. Otherwise, go to Springhill in West Seattle where Marc Fuller will make your taste buds dance.

    (2)

  • Aleks V.

    Disappointing. Service-3 Food- 2-3 Drinks-2 Environment-4 You pay for the view- and you pay a lot for it. I got better food, drink and service at Safeco Field than here. Most of the entree's are deep fried and over priced. Asparagus was woody and tough. Meal Service was slow and kind of snippy. Hostesses, we're nice and quick. Drinks were weak and totally unimpressive. Far in a way overpriced. And what kind of seafood place doesn't have prawn/shrimp cocktail? View was about the only redeeming feature. Sorry, Salty's- won't be coming back.

    (2)

  • Jota Pe Q.

    Although the food was fine at Salty's, I was quite disappointed with the disjointed service. Our party arrived, having made the reservation two nights earlier. Salty's was filled to the rafters with hungry buffet-goers and so, of course, they had no record of our reservation. We sat in the packed waiting area and patiently awaited our turn to gorge ourselves on the seafood-dessert-omelet-all-you-can-eat extravaganza buffet and finally got in. Okay, so the food was fine. There were crab legs aplenty.... but, still, we had a couple of communication mishaps, including having told the waitress that we were going to ride the water taxi to downtown Seattle. She told us where to catch the taxi and, then, proceeded to forget to discount us the ride (one way). When we got to the front, they said "too late" to get the discount. This was only one of several little mishaps. By the time we were ready to go, we were too full to try and waddle over to some manager and complain. It just didn't seem the effort. Salty's.... everyone loves your buffet. We know you're too popular to care about 3 disgruntled customers... but, could you at least pretend to make an effort?

    (2)

  • Joseph L.

    The views from this restaurant are BREATHTAKING. very romantic place to take a date to watch the seattle skyline. the problem is, i went with my buddy Howard and we just wanted to chow... the food is very so-so. had the oysters on a half-shell. they were fresh so i can't complain too much. BUT the menu states that they come with "every dipping sauce you could imagine". um....the dipping sauces were several different kinds of tobasco...and some very unappetizing store-bought sauces in jars with lids. i thought it was cool that they had "red" and "white" chowders... but it tasted oh so GHASTLY. the red chowder is very bad stuff... we also had some coconut shrimp, which were very greasy. sitting cold in their own pools of grease that came with 2 dipping sauces: sweet thai chili and habanero mustard. the mustard was runny and watered down and the thai chili is the stuff that comes out of the jar at the thai supermarket. BLASE experience...we stopped short of dessert.

    (1)

  • Jonathan S.

    Its all about the view... and the food too. Great Saturday Morning Brunch. What a nice view of the city too. The food at the brunch was substantial with lots of varied items. Breakfast favorites, Seafood choices, and a huge amount of desserts. they opened the oysters but made you open the crab and shrimp yourself. Maybe I'm spoiled by Vegas, but slicing those crab legs adds a ton of enjoyment to the experience. the shrimp were waterlogged and flavorless, and peeling it myself is not optimal. At a brunch though, you can't expect 100% winners. I didn't eat any breakfast, but I appreciated it being there. The dessert selection was phenomenal. My only other ding on the place was the service. Our waiter was nice enough, but the host staff left a bit to be desired.

    (4)

  • Jason F.

    My most recent trips to SALTY'S have been for Saturday or Sunday brunch. The selection and quality of the food is unrivaled by any in Seattle. The staff is unbelievably friend, helpful and vigilant in the service they provide. The view of the Seattle skyline is the best in the city, I can't think of any place with a better view.

    (5)

  • Steph C.

    Went to this place for lunch. Great food, and magnificent view of the entire Seattle skyline to boot. Ask to sit in one of the many tables along their floor to ceiling windows! Food Ordered: Seafood/Clam chowder (white) - creamy, seafoody, yummy. Pike's Place chowder is still my #1 fav I measure all chowders against, but this one was pretty good. Coconut battered butterflied fried shrimp - surprisingly small (3 med sized ones for a half order) but it was REALLY good, so I'm not complaining. Crisp on the outside, juicy on the inside, with 2 really good sauces. Some might whine that it's pricy for the size/portion, BUT I'd rather have 3 REALLY good shrimp than 6 mediocre ones. If you're going for volume, go get a bucket of popcorn shrimp at Long John Silver's. This is quality, not quantity. (although a biiiit more quantity is always nice!) Halibut Fish Tacos - A must have! Love at first bite - I went "mmmmm" with my mouth full as soon as I bit into this. Great flavors and well cooked, the fish itself would've been awesome, but the limed seasoned cabbage and mango ceviche added many other yummy layers of flavor. Served with tortilla chips and sour cream, it was delish! Ok I didn't order the following, but I still have to rave about it. I LOVED the personal cups of potato chips they served us pre-meal. Check out my pictures - they are SUPER waffled and fried and super crunchy and delicious. Another weird thing - I noticed even their water was really good. I hate tap water, and tend to not drink a lot of water at restaurants, but this place must filters theirs or something. I like that. It's a small touch I appreciate. It was my birthday, and the waitress brought some WHITE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE CAKE. Probably hands down the best cake I've had in a long time, and I'm not a big cake fan. It looked totally inconspicuous, but the white layers of moist goodness baked with the white chocolate (almost a light cream cheesy) mouse was unbelievable. YOU MUST order this CAKE!

    (5)

  • Lauren K.

    Great restaurant. Upscale, and the best part about it is the view of the Seattle skyline! Had a nice smoked salmon pasta with a cream sauce, heirloom tomatoes and pine nuts. The smoked salmon made it a little sweet for my liking, but it was still quite good. Husband had a great fresh grilled salmon with Israeli couscous. Excellent wines, too.

    (4)

  • Greg J.

    Getting close to Easter brunch time. I and my crew will put a hefty dent in the crab leg section! Absolutely the best view of Seattle and the best service.

    (5)

  • Ryan C.

    Foremost, the food is delicious. Obviously, It better be for the price your paying. The problem I have is that the price i'm paying also implies a certain service oriented attitude for all employees who value the customers who provide there livelihoods. Here there was a fail. I ordered a second cocktail. Just for myself, my wife was fine with her first. The server came back with two cocktails, we plainly told him we wanted the one and he proceeded to guilt us into keeping the second one and made quite a huff about having to return it. The mood at my table after that? Awkward. Did that really happen? He did come back and make a show of telling us he had taken the time out of his busy life to remove the unwanted item from my bill. Bravo good sir, 20+% on $160 dollar brunch isn't a bad tip. Too bad I could only leave him 10% and a brief primer on customer service fundamentals.

    (2)

  • Alanna M.

    Had Happy Hour on Saturday in the bar with some friends after some last of the season sea kayaking. Their prices were fairly reasonable for the beers and appetizers. We had the 2 orders of calamari, coconut fried shrimp (3 pieces), split a burger with a gal pal, tasted some short ribs, and 1 1/2 rounds of beers plus a bloody mary for 6 for under $100 plus tip. Not bad at all.

    (5)

  • Nessa L.

    I have only been here for brunch and it is amazing! Everyone that goes will find something that they enjoy eating. They have a pasta bar, omelet bar, waffles, hot food, salads, chocolate fountain and desserts galore. They even have scones, coffee and water available while you wait for a table. The bloody mary bar needed a little work- it looked like it just needed a little refilling with the topping and everything- but I loved the concept of making your bloody mary exactly how you like it! A little on the pricey side, but with the service and the food spread, its definitely worth going to at least once or twice a year!!

    (5)

  • Jamie W.

    I doubt I would ever go back to Salty's. First and foremost, the service staff was painfully slow. Half hour to get menus, half hour for drink order to arrive, half hour for them to return to take dinner order, half hour to get next round of drinks. I think you get the idea. And it wasn't that crowded for a Wednesday evening. Then, the food was just not prepared well. All four of our meals were very sub-par. The Salmon was poorly cooked and very fishy. Every item is insanely overpriced, especially when you factor in the quality.

    (1)

  • Allie S.

    Yum! Best buffet ever! My first trip to Salty's for their buffet was this last Easter and I didn't even get to try everything once because there was so much good food. I was told by a friend to try the peel and eat shrimp, the chowder and the white chocolate mousse cake. Shrimp and crab legs were spectacular, so fresh and so much good flavor, not that briny sea flavored water that usually drips out. Chowder was the best ever, white seafood chowder with small chunks of succulent meat. I didnt try the white chocolate mousse cupcakes, not enough mousse on it and they had special Flower-Pot cupcakes available this year. My other favorites were the trout and the pasta bar. Defiantly want to go back on a normal weekend to see how it compares but WOW is all I can say for their Easter spread!

    (5)

  • Tom D.

    Okay so the brunch is a bit pricey at $46, but it is quite the spread! King and Dungeoness crab, shrimp, mussels, oysters, salmon to name the seafood I ate. There was the regular spread of hashbrowns biscuits and gravy, sausage and bacon etc. The bacon was a bit chewy and I like mine crispy. Egg or Salmon Benedict, great omlette station with a friendly chef, a pasta station, carving station(with ham or roast beast) and a desert table that had somnething for everyone! Service was okay, it was a brunch after all. We got seated in like 3 minutes after we were told it would be about 30 so that was a plus. All that and the view was incredible. I would go back, but for the price, it will be a special occasion.

    (4)

  • Gavin N.

    I've heard for a LONG LONG time that if you wanted a Buffet Brunch in the Seattle Area that Salty's was the place to go. Anyway so I set up brunch for my family New Years Day @ Salty's. Service throughout the meal was friendly, but it got very slow towards the end (when it came to refills and clearing off our table). I believe the Valet is free so that's nice. The view and decor of the restaurant is also pretty nice. So why only 3 stars? Well honestly the variety/quality of food just wasn't enough to warrant the price difference compared to other brunch buffet places in the area (i.e. Ivar's Salmon House). It was pretty expensive for Brunch for each person, and I expected more seafood options. Also what really sucked was lack of carbs available at the buffet. If you got a carving station, omlette station, some seafood available, please have more carbs available besides bread and one roasted potato tray. How about some mashed potatoes? hashed browns? maybe even some white rice? Anyway it's not a terrible buffet, in all reality it's pretty decent. but I just don't believe it deserves all the hype and/or is worth the price compared to the other options around. ~G

    (3)

  • Chu C.

    Review is only for the white chocolate mousse cake (Saltys signature cake). We had rehearsal dinner for the BFF here. The cake was served after our dinner, and didn't expect this cake to be anything special. Being a desserts fanatic, I, of course, needed to try it. The first bite was heavenly. The cream was not heavy like other types of icing; the cake was a white sponge cake that was light, airy, and fluffy; the white chocolate shavings were not too thick, and a perfect consistency. I often am not a big fan of heavy, dense cake after a big meal, so this was the perfect ending to a good dinner. I would come back to this restaurant just for the cake, unless they package the cake whole and are able to send it to california. =)

    (5)

  • Ryan L.

    I went to Salty's with high expectations which were almost completely dashed. The appetizers were tiny with the coconut shrimp chewy and the clam app while quite tasty had probably 8-10 clams and 4 pieces of sausage. What bugged me the most was the entree. I ordered the true cod oscar and the first thing i noticed was my fingerling potatoes were gray. When I mentioned this to my server she said "oh it's probably just the spices". You could tell I thought that was pretty lame as they were pretty flavorless. In addition to this, the crab was cold which cooled off the fish helping seal the deal on this disappointing dish. In addition to the entree the creme brulee was very overcooked. I may try Salty's again but this experience will keep me away for awhile.

    (2)

  • Trudy J.

    This is hands down my absolute favorite place to come for brunch.

    (5)

  • Justin G.

    Best brunch i have ever seen. Anyone that says otherwise is being WAY to picky.

    (5)

  • Cynthia L.

    I wrote an e-mail to Salty's on Sunday and have not heard back from them. I think my e-mail was pretty nice. I told them the brunch was good (even though it was mediocre) and suggested that they update their website stating the restrictions of the "Brunch Happy Hour" more clearly. As a restaurant that has 3 locations, I'm a little appalled as to how unresponsive they are. Now, my experience with this place has just left me feeling... salty.

    (2)

  • Bob J.

    Celebrated Sharon's birthday at Salty's and enjoyed great service and fantastic lobster tails. Calamari was good, too. The views of Seattle at night are great.

    (4)

  • Melinda M.

    Sunday brunch at Salty's is like one of those dreams where you're in the land of milk and honey, surrounded by all of your favorite foods in quantities you could never hope to eat. Go for the experience as much as the food - the views are fantastic, the art amusing and you'll enjoy that while you gorge. They start you with a bag of tiny, freshly fried doughnuts (like that's what you need before consuming a week's worth of food in one sitting...) and it goes from there. The coffee and fresh juices are served at your table and you rarely have to wait for a refill or plate to be cleared. The food is buffet--and by buffet, I mean the best you've ever seen. Where to begin depends on your priorities. Me, I head to the great mountain of seafood and start with peel 'n eat prawns, maybe some Dungeness crab legs, a few freshly shucked oysters (yes - I know it's brunch) and a miniature bagel with lox and cream cheese. Then perhaps a sweet interlude - a freshly made crepe or waffle - before checking out the entrees. A little something savory, then back to whatever was best before circling the dessert table. There's also made to order omelets, a pasta bar, freshly sliced prime rib and tray after tray of hot dishes like eggs benedict, paella, teriyaki salmon, and on and on. And a chocolate fountain. Now, take your time and don't be greedy, or you'll be sorry. Small tastes and you might make it to half of what looks delicious to you. Take to much and you'll just want to lay down and moan before you've really even gotten started. This isn't an everyday brunch (and it isn't priced like one either). It's an experience - and a great one for your out of town guests, or to celebrate a special occasion. Just make sure you don't have other big plans for the day. All that eating is exhausting.

    (4)

  • Levi E.

    Last weekend my wife and I decided to go to Salty's on Alki. Big mistake. not only is the food extremely expensive but it tastes like it came from apple-bees. Great view, Great service, terrible food for the price.

    (2)

  • Patricia Z.

    Other than the spectacular view, there isn't much that's worth going here for. The décor is screaming for a facelift, the service is somewhat decent (completely depending on the night), and the food is relatively palatable for the price. I truly don't see why people fawn over this place when there are SO many other amazing seafood places in Seattle that completely trump this has-been establishment. The drinks were weak for the $9 price tag. Had they have poured a decent amount of vodka in my drinks, I would have been numb enough not to care that the $50 spent on oysters were nothing but a HUGE disappointment. The oysters came in shells the size of my thumb.....needless to say, they were the size of shrunken raisins. Penn Cove's are an average size oyster. I can't imagine what their Kumomoto's were like. Thankfully, the entrees saved the night from being a complete culinary disaster. Their prawn special of the night was prepared and cooked to perfection and the king crabs legs were superb; albeit a little oily and rather salty at the end. Their prices are in line with trying to be an "upscale" seafood establishment. But, If you want chic décor, impeccable service every single time, out of this world (sea)food and great views.....go to Waterfront Grill instead. I'm sorry I cheated on you guys....never again. Pros: Best view in Seattle Cons: Overpriced for the product(s)

    (2)

  • Katherine C.

    Did the October Restaurant Week special for 3 Courses for $28. It was well worth it. I enjoyed the chef specials with regards to the entree and dessert. The appetizer of Oregon Bay shrimp was not noteworthy. I had the Ling Cod Entree with mashed potatoes. It was excellent and very filling. The dessert of the house white chocolate mousse was awesome!! My partner got the Calamari appetizer and it was sufficient to feed the both of us. He ordered the Lobster Mac and Cheese. Very filling and decadent. The special dessert was an apple bread pudding that was nicely done and had a nice tart tang to it... the view was excellent of the cityscape. However, the restaurant was too dark and made reading the menu difficult and seeing your food.

    (4)

  • Devon R.

    Over-rated! We most recently went for Happy Hour and it was awful. The drinks (sangria) were awful (and that was ordered on recommendation from our server). The service was awful (if you call it service when you sit by yourself for 10 minutes before they notice you and then , the only thing he does is take your order and drop off the check before you have even received your food). The food was okay. Nothing special. The view was awesome, but if you can't make a decent drink , it will probably be awhile before I return.

    (2)

  • A T.

    My last time here for Sunday brunch was over 3 years ago ($35 per person). Then, they had king and dungeness crab legs. Now, its dungeness and snow crab legs. The prawns were 26-30 count. Now its 51-60 count. Biggest disappoimtment was the dessert. They used to have the most delicious tiramisu. Not any more. Its mostly one bite cupcakes. All this for $60 (includes tax and tips). Even with the beautiful scenery, its just not worth it, .

    (2)

  • Joshua K.

    Best view of Seattle and the food is pretty good. The service is some of the best I've experienced. This place is great for large groups and private dining. Not had the brunch yet but it's on my list given all the good press.

    (4)

  • Faye A.

    "Don't worry, be happy hour" It was a beautiful sunny day in Seattle. We were on our way to Alki beach so we stopped by at Salty's to get something to eat. Free parking = awesome. We arrived during happy hour. Our first waitress made us feel unwelcome because we were with an underage. She had a "talk" with her manager to see if we could stay at the bar. We had no choice because they closed the dining area and the patio was full. I thought that was a little unfair. Anyway, she finally came back and transferred us to the dining area by the patio. It worked out perfectly because the view of downtown Seattle from our table was simply beautiful. Drinks are a must so we had regular mango mimosa, frozen mango mimosa and long island. We ordered some food as well from the happy hour menu: crispy calamari, fish and chips, beef burger with fries, blackened salmon caesar and nachos. The salmon was so good. The nachos were to die for - they put juicy flavorful mini steaks instead of ground beef. I ate so much I left no room for desserts. We are definitely coming back but hopefully that waitress won't be there to serve us. :P

    (4)

  • Nancy V.

    I've lived in the Seattle area for over 18 years without ever making it to this classic place, so during the recent Seattle Restaurant Week promotion, I decided it would be a good time to visit. My main reason was to see if the restaurant would be a good place to bring guests, especially since I've heard so much about their Sunday Brunch. The prices here are pretty high, so I didn't expect to get a lot for my $28 three course deal, but it was decent, even if the items were possibly scaled down from the regular menu. Portions were small, as to be expected. Dessert was probably the best part, as the rest of the meal was bland and not memorable. However, I think the reason to go to this restaurant is the spectacular view - if you can somehow score a table close to the windows, it is really quite lovely, and a better view than that other great view restaurant, Palisade's. For that alone I would want to return and try the Sunday Brunch with special guests in tow. It seems like a restaurant where people bring their families (including babies) to celebrate special occasions - in fact, they made a point of asking us what we were celebrating (but it was just out of curiosity since they didn't do anything special for us).

    (3)

  • Tiffany S.

    Warning - this review is just for their restaurant week only and not their usual menu. We got there a bit early and was seated in the lounge area to wait for the table. I honestly think this is strategic so that you're encouraged to order a drink from the bar as you wait. I fell for it and got the margarita for $9 and it was delicious! Later we were seated by the window with an amazing view! We got there at 7:30 so we were able to watch the night fall and the city lights go on. Now for the menu: I got the lobster bisque, seafood brochette, and fruit tart. Lobster bisque - was delicious! It was nice and creamy, wasn't creamy enough to make me lactose intolerant so that was nice. Seafood Brochette - The salmon was way too overcooked so texture was mehhh. My favorite part of the skewer was the scallop! The shrimp was also mehh, not very unique flavors and a little bland. I also love the polenta. It was made into a cube so it looked like fried tofu but was sweet. Fruit tart - The crust was too hard and almost tasted stale. I really liked the custard and fruits though, just avoid the raspberry sauce because it's very sweet. We also got the oysters on the menu and let me say this is the first time I've had oysters in Seattle and I was blown away. It was soooo fresh and light. It's 2.50 for tier 1 so not super bad, but definitely wouldn't fill you up. Overall - I think i had higher expectations just because of the rave reviews but I was a little disappointed.

    (3)

  • Josh M.

    This place has a nice view of the water. I was there for happy hour and had a couple mango mojitos. They weren't too strong and the mint is super refreshing on a hot day. For happy hour, we got the truffle fries, beer battered steak fries, crispy kale sprouts, and the JP flatbread. The truffle fries were the best of the items we ordered. They were light and crispy. The beer battered fries are similar to Red Robin. They were good but nothing out of the ordinary. The kale sprouts were okay. The middle of the kale didn't get really tender so when you had a bite of an entire cooked down leaf, it could be very chewy. The JP wasn't bad but wasn't mind blowing either. It was dry and could have used more oil or creme fraiche. It's a decent happy hour location I'd go back to more for the drinks and view than the food itself.

    (3)

  • Nina H.

    I've been here for brunch and dinner a few times now, and the brunch is always a fabulous experience. Definitely come hungry or come with a plan. They have the seafood section where you can grab plates of oysters, crab legs, salmon, shrimp, etc. It's really a seafood lover's paradise. But if you're not into that, they also have a pasta bar, an omelette station, prime rib, pancake/waffles, and other normal breakfast hot foods too! If you don't want to fill up on carbs, then just grab the seafood for as long as you can handle. Then dessert will creep on you, and you'll have to figure out if you want pastries, fruits or fondue! It's pretty overwhelming, but the spread is beautiful and you won't be disappointed. Service is also pretty great because they're good and quick about changing out your seafood shell bowls and clearing plates.

    (4)

  • Julia L.

    Super late review :) My family went for the mother's day brunch. Overall, it was a very satisfying meal. Selection was huge but not overwhelming. Every bite was enjoyable.

    (4)

  • Kelly C.

    I'm a huge fan of buffets -- and not your low-end buffets in the mall, but $100+ buffets in casinos, Vegas, etc. They're usually all about the same, with options for vegans, seafood lovers and those who looooove a good slab of prime rib. That said, I can't rave enough about Salty's brunch buffet. We came here today to celebrate a birthday, and I was blown away by how many options there were. You really can have your cake and eat it too....as much as you want! Things got a little messy with the crab legs (which are SUPER FRESH) but the server provides hot towels when you're done with the "main course" to freshen up so you don't end up using your water glass and a napkin (...been there, done that.) Just be sure to save room for dessert. Love chocolate? Love caramel? Love cake? Love custard? Don't like anything except cake? They have everything you can image, and you can have all you want (it is a buffet, after all.) If you're impressed with the crab legs, just wait til you get to dessert. Was a bit disappointed with the servers -- she was great with clearing our table after every run, but slow with refills. If you go, be proactive and grab your server when you see them -- they seem to try to leave you alone (which is kind of awesome so you can enjoy your brunch and the killer view) so if you need something, don't hesitate to grab them!!

    (4)

  • Glenda J.

    Dinner in one of the banquet rooms: Venue is simply lovely on the waterfront with great views. There is a small patio. Food: beef. Carved by an inexperienced server. We were served large chunks. On top of that I asked for rare and I was given medium well. Meat was tough. Even tougher when we did not have steak knives. Available sauces: dijon mustard, creamed horseradish. Fruit platter: nothing memorable. Meatballs: OK.

    (1)

  • Donna R.

    This place is absolutely beautiful it's right on the water and just about every table has some sort of view of the Puget Sound and the city of Seattle! I could see Anna's job from there! The food was incredible we all enjoyed our dinner very much! Good seafood and good chicken, everything was tasty!

    (5)

  • Arleen E.

    Of course, dining at one of Seattle's most famous restaurants was long overdue, so when we had friends from out of town, we had to come here. It was a busy Thursday night (reservations recommended) and we sat in front of the window overlooking the gorgeous Seattle skyline. I feel dining at Salty's is worth it just for the view. We started with Oysters in half shell (we liked the tier 3, of course) and Calamari - nicely battered with chipotle aioli. We ordered the Grilled Halibut with whipped potatoes, arugula, shiitake mushrooms; Pan-seared Cod with heirloom tomato, olive and lemon butter and Tempura-battered Halibut Fish and Chips. All dishes were good, but nothing truly stood out. We ordered Truffle Frites and we enjoyed that! Service that night was okay, but our server seemed overwhelmed with all his tables... We will be back to try their brunch one day!

    (4)

  • Katie L.

    Great service and the food was awesome! Definitively take the water taxi from Pier50 so you can get that view of the city!

    (4)

  • Carlos P.

    Perfect place for a special occasion. We took out uncle and aunt for their 50th wedding anniversary and they can't stop talking about how great our evening was. Expensive? Indeed. But: Delicious food, Great service and the view .. agh the View.

    (4)

  • Nikki O.

    The food & service here was really good ! Would come back for the great food and view of the lake. Overall Amazing time here

    (5)

  • Sonya S.

    Old and smelly place. The best thing about it is the views. Food is not worth the money...we each got the recommend $80 plate special - halibut, lobster...the lobster was served in a little 2 inch bowl filled with a ton of oil and leaks. I found two small lobster pieces...shocked! Dinner was not worth this at all. The happy hour is good and love the outdoor patio seating.

    (2)

  • Monica O.

    I've been to this particular restaurant on several different occasions throughout the years whether it was for their famous buffet brunch, a friend's birthday dinner and even for special occasions such as Valentines! If you don't have perfect 20/20 vision like me, you'd still take note of the amazing waterfront view of Seattle! The view of the Seattle city skyline at night is a whole different story! Absolutely stunning! Every time I come here, it is always packed so placing reservations are a must! Service isn't bad at all. Though, there were times when service was thoroughly phenomenal and times when it was just okay. Apart from their buffets their food is great - but not UNBELIEVABLE. For our '15 Valentine's date, my boyfriend and I ordered drinks and the "Chateaubriand for Two", which consisted of saffron risotto, asparagus, dungeness crab and béarnaise. It was good but with all honesty, I didn't think it was $120 mouth-watering good. We also ordered the "Chocolate Sphere" which was kind of cool seeing that it opened up like a blooming flower once our server poured syrup all over it. I've been to their brunch once. In doing so, my party and I were seated downstairs and my first reaction was "Where's the buffet?" We had to awkwardly walk up and down the stairs to and from the buffet station with plates full of food. It didn't really help either when you're in high heels and ineptly pushing through crowds of people who are waiting to be seated near the entrance. I'm a seafood fanatic and trust me when I say that the dungeness crab legs, snow crab legs and oysters are simply marvelous. They also have amazing prime rib and their dessert station is like hitting the jackpot in the eyes of a sweet-toothed gluttony monster! Cakes, puddings and pastries galore! Don't let me forget about the chocolate fountain either! In the end, Salty's on Alki is a great restaurant and is a nice choice for people who want to eat seafood/want a fantastic view of the city/want to take a stroll through the beach. It's overpriced in comparison to some of their dishes but that's why I come here only on special occasions.

    (4)

  • Crissey Y.

    My all time favorite place to have a brunch buffet and my birthday celebration! I must have gone back here the last 3 years to celebrate my birthday at least! Their brunch buffet consist of an omelette bar, pasta bar, typical continental bar, pancake and waffle bar, a vast array of delicious and fresh seafood, and finally, to top it all off... A table of homemade dessert! They have both a chocolate and caramel fountain! Seafood consisted of baked or smoked salmon, oyster, crab, Manila clams and mussels! Their service is fabulous! You can smell the fresh seafood as you walk through the door but after eating those crab, it's worth it!

    (5)

  • Charity R.

    Good lord, bring your second stomach! After plate number one, I was stuffed. By plate number three you could have rolled me out the door. My advice: go in with a plan. Study the layout. Seafood lovers go straight for the crab legs and the lobster. Make sure you get a personalized crepe, omlette or pasta dish. My only beef was that I went for the eggs Benedict first and they must have been sitting on the warmer for too long and they were cold and the muffin was over toasted (hard). Next time I'm getting a personalized omlette. This is one heck of a brunch!

    (4)

  • Stefanie S.

    It was overcast for our work lunch/baby shower but you could still see the Seattle skyline. Really pretty! I liked our server, she was super friendly. I ordered the open face dungeness crab melt with a side of truffle fries. Sooooo good. I do wish they gave me a sharper knife to cut the bread since it was hard and crunchy. I love skinny fries and I love truffles, the truffle fries was extremely tasty! We even got some complimentary dessert to share with our Chocolate Napoleon and Strawberry Meringue. Overall I had an enjoyable time at Salty's. Would love to come back but hear it's really crowded on weekends :(

    (4)

  • alex s.

    I really want to like this place because it's close to my house and I know a few people that have worked there but I just can't bring myself to do it. They have one of the best views in the city and you pay a PREMIUM for it. They wait staff has always been stuck up when I have gone in and I leave wondering how the hell I spent $200 and came away hungry. Will not go back. I was even gifted a $50 gift card to this place and it has sat in my wallet unused for a year...

    (1)

  • Karl S.

    It was preYelp when last visited for the brunch. We still talk about the brunch. The brunch is still served, but we went for dinner. Beautiful evening. Table on the water looking back at Downtown Seattle. We shared the crab cake appetizer. For the Entrees, scallops and prawns, and halibut. Gorgeous seafood. An excellent wine and drink menu. A good selection of local craft brew. Deserts are out of this world. Service was top notch. It's definitely the high priced spread, but well worth the visit.

    (4)

  • Caroline B.

    I went to Salty's with family friends. The views really are amazing, especially as the sun starts to set. We got a bunch of appetizers to share and I was really happy with all of the apps - crab cakes, calamari, caprese salad. For my main course, I got a salmon special that had a great sales pitch so I had to go for it. I asked for it cooked medium-rare and it came out very very well done. A bunch of others at the table had ordered the same dish, and found the same well-doneness of their fish. The waiter heard us speaking about it, and spoke to his manager. They tried to reprieve the situation with free dessert, which was definitely a start to solving the overcooked fish. The deserts were great, my personal favorite was the Grand Marnier Cheesecake, but the white chocolate mousse cake was a close second. At the end of the day it was average food in great location with an amazing view.

    (3)

  • Emily C.

    I came here for a large group dinner. It seems like a lot of people celebrate special occasions here and I'm not surprised. First, the view is amazing. This restaurant was my first stop when I landed and it's such a beautiful nighttime view. You can ask for binoculars! The food is just OK. I started with the oysters on the half shell. They didn't really meet my expectations, but I think I was overly excited. Next was my favorite part of the meal: the chowder with Dungeness crab! This was SO good and highly recommended! Definitely do not get chowder like this in LA. We had a few folks from the East Coast in our party who thought it was really good as well! It's legit. For the entree, I ordered the appetizer trio. The coconut shrimp was my favorite part. The shrimp was HUGE and I really liked the sauce! The calamari was good too. The crab cake was super disappointing. The portion was huge. This is definitely a dish to share. For dessert, I ordered the baked Alaska. It's super cool to watch but probably not my favorite dessert in general. You can definitely taste the alcohol at the bottom!

    (3)

  • Dembe N.

    Went back today to have some Halibut. Location is great but the restaurant needs some BIG change. It is now too old and funky smells are every where. Can understand outside of the restaurant they do not control it but in the dining area is unacceptable. For the price there are definitely better places to dine. Staff was great. Food just Ok nothing special definitely not worth the money though.

    (2)

  • El A.

    I'm on the fence with Salty's. The ambiance is much like a seafood themed Red Robbins. The service was good, the food was good, but a bit over priced. I suppose the prices match the portion sizes, which were massive... Not sure if I liked that. I say that because I've eaten at fancy restaurants world wide and I found it to be a bit too much... Almost unenjoyable. All in all... I think Seattle has more to offer.

    (3)

  • Randy S.

    I really like Salty's. I've been there a number of times for their brunch and I really enjoy the selection they have. I've been to other brunches and they generally have more selection and higher quality food than other brunches I've been to. The prices are a bit high, sure... but if you're looking for a brunch with great food, then this is a great choice. I've been there once for dinner, and we got to sit at a window table. The view is absolutely amazing and I highly recommend it for out of town guests.

    (4)

  • Virginia L.

    Really nice view and good service. The food is good too, not incredible but good. My favorite thing on the menu is the crab mac and cheese....yummmmy!

    (4)

  • Enrique B.

    The brunch at Salty's has been a part of my family tradition for years. The spread is pretty good, and the food is terrific. What really sets this restaurant apart is the outstanding view from the dining room of the gorgeous city of Seattle, and the emphasis placed on customer service. I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone.

    (5)

  • Ian M.

    This is based on a visit for dinner. I'd try again for the brunch, since brunch is intrincially an entirely different beast, but we shan't be returning for dinner--maybe a cocktail during happy hour before going to dine in the city, because I did enjoy my mojitos. As has been mentioned, the views are wonderful, and the service was really top notch. But none of this can atone for the food being merely passable. Neither my girlfriend nor I thought our dinners to be spectacular, which matched her impression from the first time she went (for a corporate dinner--she gave them a pass, thinking that maybe it was an off night and we should try it ourselves, since the setting is so nice). The blah food would be almost forgivable if the prices weren't astronomical. I've had far better dinners for less than half the cost of this one. As far as overall atmosphere was concerned, it struck me as the kind of place that folks who don't dine out regularly consider a nice restaurant. This'd explain the attention to detail and showiness in the service--because this reinforces the illusion to those who don't know better that they're eating at a "nice restaurant." Hardly the Ikea cafeteria, but also definitely NOT the cozy little place to have an enjoyable, intimate conversation with your loved one. If we try brunch and are impressed, I'll revise my review and, I hope, my rating. But for pricy seafood, we'll stick to Flying Fish (where we have always been pleased, and slightly less expensively, too), or maybe try another place, but pass on Salty's.

    (2)

  • Heidi S.

    After receiving the worst service I have ever experienced in a restaurant, I don't think I'll be returning here for dinner. Other reviewers are correct, the view is amazing. The food is good (not great, as I could easily prepare most of the dishes in my home kitchen, but only because I really love to cook). The ambience is inoffensive. But the service? Awful. During dinner with a few friends our waiter was alternately smarmy and rude. He disappeared for 30 minutes between each course and made what was supposed to be a normal dinner with friends into a more than 3 hour ordeal. We had to track down a manager to order dessert and to get our check. Just inexcusable conduct for amount we dropped on dinner and a couple bottles of wine. If I have out-of-town guests and want to showcase the skyline AND get a good meal, I'll choose Palisade every single time.

    (1)

  • Don N.

    Amazing brunch selections of seafood, pastas, salads, fruits, and traditional breakfast items like pancakes, waffles, French toast, omelette station. And an enormous selection of desserts to finish everything off. Some killer brunch cocktails as well, and you can't beat the views of downtown Seattle.

    (5)

  • rachael d.

    Romantic, with windows all around hit this spot at sundown and its beautiful. Expensive but good, it leaves a little to be desired in the atmosphere/decor though, it kinda feels like an upscale chain. Big wine list is a plus, and the seafood is tasty. I really want to go to the buffet sometime, it comes highly recommended.

    (4)

  • S B.

    Huge Weekend Brunch! Go on Saturdays (a little less of a mob)!

    (4)

  • Ann B.

    There is no doubt that Salty's offers one of the best views in Seattle. Absolutely gorgeous. The food and service however left much to be desired. The view is so wonderful that it's hard to give a two star rating but the quality of the food was enough to bring it all down. We started with appetizers. There were six of us and not one appetizer was sufficient to allow a taste for each of us. It was either order doubles or go without. We ended up ordering doubles of a couple and some oysters. We're in Seattle right? I could taste the oysters the next day-they were that stale. Very disappointing. Our main course arrived and the server couldn't figure our who got what. My husband's salmon was overcooked and dry even though he asked for it to be cooked medium-rare. I had Halibut which was not bad, but I've had better on my backyard grill. Even though I ordered the wine (a female), it was brought to one of the male diners in our party for approval. I found that extremely rude and inconsiderate. Apparently we took too long to dine as before we were done, the low mood lighting was turned up, the vacuum started and the wait staff virtually dissappeared because they were too busy setting up the restaurant for the Sunday morning brunch. We weren't even allowed to wait at the bar for our taxi.

    (2)

  • John L.

    review is for brunch. fantastic place for brunch if you like seafood! crab, shrimp, and oysters were very fresh. stations for omelettes and pasta cooked on the spot. prime rib was good. also has a dessert section with chocolate and caramel fountains. service was excellent, everyone was very friendly and enthusiastic. views of the city skyline is a nice perk. one of the best brunches I've ever had.

    (5)

  • Jason L.

    So I was just in Seattle this weekend visiting family when my cousin took me out for brunch at this fantastic place. As if the all-you-can-eat brunch buffet wasn't enough, the view itself is enough reason to go. Of course, the best time to go is on a sunny day, and we totally lucked out as Sat. was nice and sunny. But hey, it's Seattle...so there are no guarantees in terms of weather. Either way, you can't miss. Our server was attentive and the food was great. There are a couple items that I didn't bother to try as they looked like typical buffet fare...but the shrimp cocktail, dungeness crab legs, waffles, omelette bar and chocolate fountain (among a number of other things) were GREAT!!! So kudos to you, Seattle!!! You guys certainly know how to do brunch!!!

    (4)

  • Justin M.

    I really enjoyed the view. The tartar sauce was delicious as well. I don't know if it was the calamari or the salmon and chips, but I was up all night on and off the toilet. I ended up missing a day of work too. It tasted swell though. Lightly breaded salmon with beer battered fries were the best I've had in the Seattle area.

    (2)

  • Lindley E.

    Fun spot to take out-of-towners...like me! Went with a crew of folks from work after a very long day. We were seated quickly (we called ahead) in the bar, where at 8:30 on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights a man with a guitar (named Miles) and a ton of effects pedals serenades the crowd with hits from the 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s --- less cheesy than you'd think. At night there's not much to see of the water except for the reflection of lights. Still the place has the look and feel of a seafood restaurant on the water. The food delivers on that promise. Steer clear of fried appetizers -- good though they are, they will fill you up before the main course, which can include local and wild fish in season. Cedar plank wild salmon, fresh oven roasted dungeness crab, halibut -- all are available in season. Good beers on tap, less impressive wine list, and a full range of cocktails.

    (4)

  • Timothy M.

    The food here was awesome! It was a cool experience to be on Puget Sound too, even though dining at the location on Alki Beach would have probably had cooler views. I came here with my dad several years ago and it made an impression on me. I can say definitively that the King Salmon was the best, freshest fish I've ever eaten at a restaurant. But maybe that's because I'm from the Midwest!

    (4)

  • Annie W.

    Hands down, the BEST seafood buffet...ever! As an out-of-towner, this was definitely the highlight of my trip. The buffet was plentiful...and all of the best tasting food. From fresh seafood (crab, shrimp) to traditional breakfast to dessert (tower of chocolate sauce). Yum. Atmosphere was definitely key as it overlooked downtown and the sparkling water. Great eats with spectacular views. Bring your eating game face on, eating partners, and stretchy pants. I wish we could've stayed longer.

    (5)

  • Danika M.

    Brunch here is a zoo. Packed with huge family groups (lots of babies, loose kids, sick, elderly, probably-contagious people sneezing and drooling on everything...) We were herded outside to a small plastic table in the rain. Waited for about fifteen minutes, then left. I don't feel like paying $25 + per person for that kind of thing. On the other hand, dinner or lunch at Salty's (make reservations) can be fun, especially for out-of-town relatives. The food's okay, and the view is great, weather permitting.

    (2)

  • SnapdragonI g.

    Yum. This place defines self indulgence. A buffet, all you can eat, with top grade seafood, hot and cold. Design your own omlets, waffles and a very decent desert table. The view is unbeatable and a walk on Alki beach afterwards will help you digest...

    (4)

  • sweet t.

    The view is spectacular but the food is mediocre. I heard there's a fish and chips in the same area with the same view. The food at Salty's is definitely not worth it. I will not come back here again.

    (1)

  • Leslie M.

    Brunch really is pretty amazing and really is one of the best out there. But, you will pay through the nose for the best! The selection is extensive and the quality if somewhere between adequate and great. Save room for dessert (its on the "great" side of the scale). Dinner is more of the same. The quality of the food is good, but not amazing. The view is, of course, probably the best in town. Service was decent but not terribly attentive. The crab cakes were good but rather overpriced at $18 for two little crab cakes. In general, I would be willing to pay the inflated prices for a table by the window when guests are visting from out of town but otherwise it's probably not worth the prices.

    (3)

  • Heidi H.

    When it comes to seafood in Seattle, you can do much better than Salty's for the same money. I live in West Seattle and have eaten there several times over the years. I never leave thinking, "Wow!" Last time we went there with my MIL. Our bill was significant but none of us were that impressed with dinner and left feeling gipped. The time before, we went for holiday brunch with another couple. The food was good, but my gawd it was so crowded you could barely GET to the food. We felt very stressed out afterward, like we'd just been through an ordeal; we decided that was the last time we'd do that. My best experience here has been on a summer weekday, having lunch with my mom on the patio. Very pleasant, she loved the views and the salt air, and it felt like quintessential Seattle.

    (2)

  • Allen L.

    Went here for Sunday brunch. The food was very 'meh'. It was only 10:30am and a lot of the food out looked tired. Chewiest prime rib ever! The shucked-to-order oysters in their advertising is misleading because the poor guy shucking is just doing it non-stop to keep that long, long line moving. They really don't have the space for a buffet with that many patrons in this place. It really amazes me that so many people were flocking here. For the price I would have rather went to a regular restaurant and gotten some quality food. Only saving points were the view & excellent wait staff.

    (2)

  • alamedabrian m.

    Excellent view. Good, though not great, food. Great service. All in all, a fun place to go. During a two week trip to Seattle, I sampled a large variety of waterfront restaurants, and this was my favorite. Enjoyed it enough that I went to the Portland Salty's the next night [stopped there to visit ex-laws on the way home].

    (4)

  • Kevin S.

    I have to agree with the last post. Great food.... wholly mediocre and over priced food. that said, their white chocolate cake is the bomb so i would totally recommend going there for desert and desert alone.

    (2)

  • Chance L.

    Amazing Sunday brunch. They have two buffets full of seafood, breakfast food, lunch food, prime rib, everything! It is all cooked very well and far surpasses the "buffet" terminology. They also serve food off of a menu if the buffet isn't enough. Oh, and they have a chocolate fountain if the rest isn't enough. I stuffed myself silly and didn't even begin to try everything they had prepared.

    (5)

  • Ric S.

    Took my wife to dinner on Thursday night, no reservations oh my god. We sat in the bar, waited 40 mins for a glass of water with a bug in it. Had to ask for utensils and a napkin to eat some cold chowder with a film on it as it must have been sitting around for a while. The waitress was overwhelmed by the amount of tables she had to deal with, she never had a chance. My dinner was not cooked as ordered but after waiting for well over an hour was not going to take a chance on spending the night for it to be corrected. Thank goodness it was on a gift card. I will not be back anytime soon.

    (1)

  • Janet Y.

    The calamari was excellent, even better than I expected, even for a seafood restaurant.. They had fresh homemade wheat bread with flax and pumpkin seeds, which was a delight and I couldn't get enough of it! It was so good with the soft herbed butter that I was tempted to sneak some in my clutch for later, if it hadn't been so teeny (the clutch, not the bread and butter). Hubby had cedar smoked salmon, and I had the pancetta wrapped bacon. My favorite was the white chocolate mousse cake for dessert, which was wedding cake worthy. Our server was Katie, and she was so attentive and helpful that she ranks up there as one of my all time favorite servers. She had great recommendations and it was like she knew what I wanted as if she knew me, but she really just paid attention to our questions and preferences. We were staying at the Hyatt downtown and they offer a free limo pickup, and the driver, James, was prompt and friendly and offered great facts and tidbits during the drive to/from dinner . The last thing I want to point out is the beautiful view of the Seattle skyline.

    (5)

  • Eileen M.

    This was one of the most fantastic buffet's I have been to in a long time. It is similar to Bally's all-you-can-eat buffet in Las Vegas, or some buffet's you go to at hotels. They have every breakfast food you can imagine. Anyone could find something to eat here, no matter what kind of palate. I really dig the Rosemary infused salmon mousse on a mini bagel with capers and lox....my gosh, heavenly!!!! The salmon hash was probably the only gross item I tasted. Otherwise, the fresh strawberries, pineapple, salads, crisp bacon, sausage, freshly carved meats (ham, prime rib) and crab with hot butter was enough for me!!! Warning, though: the hot butter is extremely hot. I burned my hand trying to maneuver my plate and the spigot. They had a right and proper wine list, but strangely, no mimosa's at this joint. You'd think at a morning buffet they would have mimosa's. They *do* have an omelet station which practically goes unused...everyone is busy getting the good stuff----shrimp, freshly made Belgian waffles with hot syrup and berry sauces, freshly whipped cream and hot coffee... This place is great. Just be prepared to loosen a few belt notches. This place is not for dainty eaters. The price is a bit high at 32.00 per person or so. I would give it five stars but given the cost of gas and Salty's being far for me... The waitstaff is a bit rude in a fake-polite sort of way. One more thing-------the view is phenomenal!!!! The entire west view of Seattle's skyline and little sea otters swimming here and there. Take someone you really like to this buffet---someone who really likes to eat!

    (4)

  • Felix C.

    We came here for our wedding brunch, and Salty's did not disappoint. The brunch buffet is amazing, The variety of selections, quality of the food, and presentation were all top notch. This is a cornucopia that must be seen and tasted at least once in your lifetime. I've been to brunch buffets all over the world, and Salty's is certainly one of the finest. 'Nuff said.

    (5)

  • Gissel F.

    went for saturday brunch, the view is amazing, and also the food, we were on the opposite side the day before so it was nice to see the view on that side of the city, our server also was really nice.

    (4)

  • Andre T.

    Solid food, solid service, solid drinks, great view. The interior of the place could use a little update, that upscale of a place with sharks that look like big pillows on the ceiling were a bit strange. Overall though it was a good experience I would go back.

    (4)

  • kenneth s.

    We went on a Thursday night and the restaurant was almost empty. After being seated by a overly chatty manager who made the trek to our table very uncomfortable we were greeted by a wonderful view of the Seattle skyline. We ordered their signature appetizer with coconut shrimp which was nothing but safe . The entrees consisted of the seared scallops and the bone in rib eye steak. The scallops were well cooked, the rib eye was as very thin but bland and the accompanying figs and sauteed greens were overcooked. Over all Salty's was very pricey for just a so-so meal. In this eater's opinion go to Salty's for the view and the drinks but go else where for dinner.

    (3)

  • Diana N.

    One of the best weekend brunch spots in the Seattle area with a gorgeous panoramic view to compliment! With around $30 per person, it's worth every dollar. I recommend reservations to secure a spot! Sometimes when you wait for your table, they give you a bag of fresh mini donuts which is cute, will help tame the hunger and offset you from unleashing all you can eat fury. Buffets usually have a bad reputation in terms to the quality of the food, but this brunch buffet line delivers!! There are so many dishes, the selections are vast and you really don't know where to start! Brunch here at Salty's is comparable on the grand scale of Las Vegas buffets. The seafood to start: crab, shrimp, oysters, salmon are all so fresh! They have made to order omelet stations, other sides like bacon (which is out of the world, soooo thickly cut & smoky!), hashes, and so many different varieties of morning ethnic foods too. I once encountered vietnamese catfish as one. The desserts are endless and I love their chocolate fondue fountain. The fruit bar is also fresh, ripe to the picking sweet! I made sure I had enough room for everything although I did suffer a minor episode of food coma. Trust me, it's always a good thing when you leave this place feeling like an elephant. Great place to take your parents out, meeting friends, or a romantic date! =)

    (4)

  • Chris B.

    The location and view speak for themselves. It's a sold, classic menu that's done well. It's short on exciting, but familiar in a good way. The sizable portions are almost too large, but my fish was chock full of fresh crab. I love crab.

    (3)

  • Ritu H.

    Good food and service along with a great view from every seat. If and when in Seattle, Salty's is a restaurant one must visit.

    (4)

  • Sarah G.

    I absolutely love Salty's, I have never had a bad experience here. Anytime friends and family come to visit me, I take them to Salty's. They do have delicious meals but what I come for are the appetizers and desserts. There are some items which are always on the menu, but Salty's does also change the menu seasonally. They always have Dungeness Crab Cakes, but they change the aioli that comes with it. Along with having delicious food, Salty's has an amazing view. It is on Alki, which is across the Puget Sound from Downtown Seattle. Salty's looks back at the city from the Sound. I love coming here at night when the city lights are on. You have a nice panoramic view of the city all lit up, beautiful! Dungeness Crab Cakes. It is difficult to find a bad crab cake in Washington, but Salty's has one of my favorite crab cakes in the city. The best part is that the recipe is right on their website! They change the aioli that is served with the Crab Cakes and they at one time had an "East vs. West Crab Cake" It was one Dungeness Cake and one Blue Cake. I prefer the Dungeness. Coconut-Flaked Tiger Prawns are served with Orange Thai Chili and Passion Fruit Habanero sauces. The Passion Fruit sauce was so good that after I finished the prawns I ate the sauce with my calamari! The White Chocolate Mousse Cake is a Salty's staple, and it is wonderful. Light and fluffy, this cake is perfect if you want dessert but don't have a major sweet tooth or if you don't prefer chocolate. The Grand Marnier Cheesecake is good, it is not the best cheesecake I have ever had, but the presentation is what I love about it. It is a circle of cheesecake, covered in chocolate, lined with chocolate squares and then topped with a white chocolate butterfly (sometimes they do a milk chocolate butterfly). Boston Creme. OMG! This was a new dessert the last time I went to Salty's. It is a butter cake layered with vanilla cream and whipped cream. It sits on a bed of chocolate glaze with strawberries and is topped with a hardened chocolate. I love the white chocolate mousse cake, but I am so happy that I ordered this when I saw it on the menu. To die for! I really could review every item on the menu, but these are some of my favorites. I will definitely continue to dine at Salty's as well as bring all my guests here!

    (5)

  • Olivia C.

    Seafood brunch galore!! We chose Salty's Sunday brunch to celebrate our 1 year anniversary and we are happy we did. This is a great place for seafood lovers like myself. Even for a meat eater like my husband, he was thoroughly impressed with the selection. Food: You will not go hungry here, SERIOUSLY!! I read a couple of the comments about how the price does not match the food quality. I do not agree whatsoever. With the endless amount of crab, shrimp, clams and fish, I believe the price exactly matches the quality. Besides the prime rib which was on the dry side, everything else were delicious and great. An added bonus is, they have a weekend brunch happy hour. If you check in on 8:45am (or the first 100 customers), you get $10 off per person. Service: Friendly, prompted, informative. Come by to clean our plates, give us new silverware, serve us drinks. totally awesome attitude! Ambiance/View: You can't ask for a better view. We went on a sunny day and we were lucky enough to sit by the window. The view was so refreshing and gorgeous. Overall, the brunch is a must try. Take your loved ones there, they will be impressed.

    (4)

  • Amy K.

    I've been to both Salty's on Redondo and Alki for lunch and dinner. I would say it's a okay food place with good atmosphere. I thought the Alki branch had a very romantic setting ( I took my ex to this place for his bday) and the view was AMAZING. Truly amazing so definitely go at night. You get (what seems like) ALL of Seattle. Food was pretty good and service was decent. I would definitely give this place a try

    (4)

  • Carey T.

    It saddens me to write a negative review about Salty's. Since I grew up here in the PNW, Salty's has always come to mind as one of the finer dining places. I've frequented the Alki location over the last 8 years or so. I have to report that I think the service has just gone down hill since the beginning. My review is for the lounge part of the Alki location. On my second to last visit(March 2012), my fella and I went in for some food and drinks after a long walk on the water. We were cold and wanted to get inside and enjoy some warmth and some good food. The service was basically non existent. Our server seems completely put out to wait on us or explain menu items. I normally have high expectations of customer service where ever I spend my money, but even my "easy going dont rock the boat" companion was put out. I wrote a letter to the management and they did respond promptly with an apology and the offer of a gift certificate. Which I did receive and used at the end of May. We went in on a Saturday night. Big mistake. The place was packed which we thought was why the service was shoddy. They had a band playing and the sound system was not good. It was way too loud to have conversation and made it hard to actually enjoy the entertainment. We observed our server wondering around, totally unorganized. She seems totally overwhelmed and having a major ADD moment. It took 25 minutes to get menus, which we only received after my date retrieved them himself. I will say the food was spot on, but the service is a major let down. Their menus say they have "World class seafood and service" I have to disagree. I'm not sure why they cant seem to hire wait staff that is experienced and actually good at waiting tables. When I first moved to West Seattle, I would come down for happy hour because they have the view and some live music. And good service and food. It saddens me to see the way they have gone down hill from back then. I hope that they really can change the culture of service there and make me want to come back. They do have a great view, awesome deck for drinks in the summer and the cozy fire place for in the colder months. But bad service pretty much makes all those extras not worth the trouble. Sorry to say.

    (2)

  • Betty D.

    Hands down best brunch buffet in Seattle! What's not to love about this place?! From the eggs benedicts with canadian bacon with their amazing buttery hollandaise to their endless dungeness crab to their buttermilk pancakes and belgian waffles. Omelets made to order, salmon, chicken, prime rib and table after table of deserts to choose from, you seriously can't go wrong. I'm a big breakfest/brunch buff so this is my heaven. Salivating just thinking about this. Weather you're seated upstairs or down, the buffet is on both floors with an amazing view. Great for a morning date or a big group of friends and family. We never have any complaints. Note, only served on Saturdays and Sundays. Call weeks in advance for reservations. They book up quick!

    (5)

  • Geoffrey B.

    Saturday morning began with a three mile jog along Alki beach with Jeff, Josh and Tal. After a short run with a a skyline view of Seattle, we built up our appetite and head back to the car. We changed in the parking lot of Salty's, where we wondered if anyone who saw us changing would be sitting next to us in the restaurant. Adam met up wit us as we headed in. I entered the restaurant with experience, having already learned the ropes, the in's and out's of the buffet to maximize my intake of seafood, shellfish, meats and deserts. Waiting for our table, we used the marble bathrooms to wash up and visited the buffet; gawking at the overflowing crab legs pouring out of the large metal bin, and the nicely shucked oysters, presented on big ice platters crying to be picked at. After being seated, the boys jumped to the buffet like a high school boy sprung on his first crush. I strategized my point of attack long before sitting down at the restaurant. The moment I woke up that morning, I had a plan. With such anticipation, it may have been formulated in my dreams, inception, the taste of metallic shellfish, swooshing through my mouth, inception? I loaded up on two full plates of oysters, one at a time of course. Each plate was layed out with a tinge of mignonette sauce over the oysters, along with a side of hot clamato sauce and lemon wedges. I carefully devoured my oysters, pacing myself to not fill up right away. After enough oysters to set off a metal detector, the more complex crustacean was next, crab legs! Contrary to some, I prefer working for every bite of food, it makes the meal taste that much better. The feeling of cracking the claws open with precision and pulling out that perfect peace of meat without a scratch is very satisfying. I searched through the crabs at the buffet, getting the meatiest claws I could find. The ten or so crab legs took some time to devour but were worth every effort. The crab legs were well steamed and full of flavor. A side of spicy calamata sauce was used on occasion for the extra kick, but I found the crabs perfect and full of meat. I also learned from one of the chef's after finishing the plate, that I can pick out my crab legs and give them to the kitchen to steam up just before eating, next time I will have to give that a try I suppose. After three healthy plates of oysters and crabs, it was time to begin to indulge in the other fine cuisines at Salty's. I began with a seafood Benedict, not the highlight of the dish but still a good selection, especially with the marinated olives. Next came the cooked Alaskan salmon which was marinated in herbs, spices and sweets. The salmon was juicy and flavorful, and the pieces of corn added a nice twist. Next came my pseudo bagel, with crackers in place of a bagel to keep my carb levels down and my appetite up. I began with the herb encrusted crackers, spread regular or salmon and red pepper cream cheese. I then added chopped veggies which stuck to the cream cheese like honey. I layed the freshly smoked salmon over the top, added some lemon juice and chomped. The smoked salmon was so good, I ended up going back to the station for seconds. I loaded a new plate with even more salmon, crunchy crackers, veggies, cream cheese, and yes...oysters. The salmon cracker sandwiches were so good I probably could have eaten those the entire meal. The crackers were also very noteworthy as they were crispy and crunchy without falling apart every time you took a bite. My friends took a liking to my technique and helped themselves to a similar plate. After I cleared the plate of any swimming animals, dairy and vegetables, the oysters had their final hoorah. I savored each and every oyster that remained on my plate, knowning that at this point, you could have extruded copper wiring right from my blood. After admitting I was a glutton, the first step in healthy direction, I headed to the desert tables. It's amazing how many deserts they serve, from pancakes, crepes waffles, to fresh fruit and 20 or so different pastries and cakes. I knew I wanted to finish with fresh fruit, so this plate would serve as my sweetest dish. I asked the chef behind the serving table to prepare a couple warm mini Belgian waffles and sliver dollar pancakes. I added a few pieces of French toast and drenched everything in light syrup, preserved fruits and plenty of nuts, healthy right? The nuts added a good crunch the fruits and breaded sweets. Before I left the serving station, another chef asked if I wanted a few pieces of steak, why not? After I sat down, Josh pointed that my plate looked like the face of a giraffe, go figure. My final plate consisted of a number of fresh fruits, all very sweet and cold. I added a few tasty pastries with an apple filled pastry in the middle, it was delicious. To make use of the chocolate fountain I picked out a biscotti and went to town. My final plate was complete. The brunch was a success and the company was even better.

    (4)

  • Nathan H.

    OMFG I think my eyes just popped out of my head cause my stomach is sooooo full. I have been going to Salty's at Redondo for brunch for years...this last Sunday was the first time I have gone to Alki for brunch...and I am never going back to Redondo again. Holy Sh!t what a buttload of fantastic food (and yes buttload is an actual measurement...google it). We made reservations for 8:45 on Sunday so we could get the brunch happy hour ($10 off per adult up to 8 people, see their website for rules etc). Crab Legs, Raw Oysters, Chocolate fountain, Crepes, Pasta Bar, Meat Stations, Omelette bar, OMFG I don't have a stomach big enough to describe everything they have here. OOHHHOOHH....they have now added Twinkies to the chocolate fountain selection...twinkies...Chocolate Covered Twinkies....I think I just died from a Sugar Rush just thinking about it. Excellent Service, my coffee and water were never empty. Excellent food...I stuffed myself to just shy of hurling. Awesome view of Seattle. You have got to come down and eat brunch here!!!

    (5)

  • Jason F.

    Well after all the hoopla, we visited the infamous Saltys brunch. I have to be honest... It fell a little short. The prime rib was tough, which was the biggest dissapointment. The eggs Benedict was good, but just average. They needed more Hollandaise, and dried out quick. The Seafood was the brightest spot, so focus on getting your money's worth. Desserts were very nice, and quite tasty... No shortage of options. The pasta bar, omelet bar, we're good.... All in all, it was not bad, but not worth the wait, or the price. Go there in the summer when the patio is open and have drinks... The view is fantastic.

    (3)

  • Sheri L.

    Best brunch I've ever had! Huge selection and it all actually tastes good! Fresh seafood including oysters, crab and shrimp. Giant dessert area with chocolate fountain and everything you can think of dipping! Wish I lived there to go again! Kinda expensive but worth it!

    (5)

  • Denice R.

    Great, lovely views, beautiful, salt-air location. I really like that the seating is spaced well for intimate dining even in the bar area. The menu isn't exciting or overly-creative but it is solid with classic Northwest seafood offerings and it's reliable. I've never received poor service in the restaurant or the bar, and I like their wine glasses. Sunday Brunch is spendy but worth it if you appreciate the waterfront atmosphere and seafood. Their :) wines are $4, their :) drafts are 5. I've been :) with the coconut-flaked tiger prawns and battered halibut and chips which is usually what I get, that or the daily special. I intend to splurge for the brunch one of these days.

    (4)

  • Mary S.

    If you have a special event with a large group I would recommend Salty's! My party came in with a group of 45 and one had a very strict diet and Salty's staff worked with her so she could feel included in our Brunch!

    (5)

  • Vanessa O.

    Go here for once. Go for brunch. The first time I went I felt like Alice walking into Wonderland. Endless crab? Oysters? Pasta stations? Omelette stations? An entire ROOM full of desserts? With giant chocolate AND caramel fountains?! I was mesmerized. The food was...good. Nothing really stood out, but I would honestly come here for the endless crab alone. You definitely need to survey the scene and pick which of the foods to attack during your stay (I would suggest the most expensive), because if you try to sample "a little bit of everything" you will FAIL. There's just too much food. And plan for a major nap after. Food coma time. The second and third time I went the restaurant kind of lost it's luster. It was still great, still major selection, but the quality of the food didn't justify the 50$ price tag. And add on drinks (alcoholic)? You could be up to 100$ per person. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I believe I paid 13$ for a bloody mary. Definitely go for the 35$ "Happy Hour" breakfast if you can make it before 830/930. Service was always wonderful. One girl, Alice, in particularly stood out to me. She really made the meal fun and memorable. I even requested to be sat in her section the next time I went and was sad she wasn't working that day. Maybe that's why the second and third visit were more... "comme ci comme ça". Oh yeah, and the view's great.

    (4)

  • Nick S.

    We went to Salty's for an early Valentine's Day dinner. This review will talk about our experience, having never been to the restaurant before. First, I'll begin with the positives: the view was great, our waiter was attentive and it was very nice having the complimentary valet. The decor was just okay. I'm sure that if we were there for brunch it would be more appealing, but for a romantic dinner, it seemed a bit dated and better suited for an older clientele. They piped in musak - which initially didn't seem bad. More on that later, though. We were sat at our table, which had an amazing view. This restaurant definitely has one of the best views of Seattle - encompassing the entirety of downtown Seattle and the Space Needle. The service was prompt if not lacking on a little knowledge about the dishes or wines. It seemed that he was largely going off of the menu - which was extensive - and really didn't know what some of the dishes were. We had to point out on the menu what the Chateaubriand was. When asking about the oysters, he also didn't know much about them or how they compared, when asked, to other more common oysters like Kumomoto, etc. All that was forgiven though. He was a good waiter, just lacking in some of the knowledge. Unfortunately, that's about where things stop in my positive review of Salty's. The food was mediocre, at best. Oddly, every single dish we had arrived at our table within 5 minutes of ordering it. Appetizers: oysters and calamari - 5 minutes. The calamari was salty. The "sauces" for the oysters arrive in Salty's branded jars; tacky. About this point we also started getting annoyed with the piped in musak. It seemed they were using the musak (1990s pop) to cover the conversation in the full restaurant. Unfortunately, it only served to make people talk louder - as it so often does. We were weary about ordering our main dish at the same time as the appetizers, which was a good call. We ordered our main after we completed with our appetizers. Main dish: Chateaubriand for two. This arrived, like the appetizers, nearly 5 minutes later on a scalding hot plate. It was obvious they had premade this and thrown it into a warming oven to finish. Sad. The main dish was just okay. We ordered dessert - a crisp apple tarte with ice cream. It showed up 5 minutes later (not kidding you). The "crisp" part of the tarte was definitely not crisp. It was soggy and chewy. We figured out that they must have microwaved it - and sent it back. It's unfortunate. This restaurant has so much it *could* be doing right. Remove the musak and add a piano player. Cook the food to order. Really, those two things would make this restaurant a "go-to" place in Seattle. But, a lazy chef and cook staff combined with lack of what it means to have a romantic atmosphere makes this a "never to go to" again place for us. No, we'll be focusing on the more local places that put their heart into their food and their atmosphere. Sorry Salty's.

    (2)

  • Amy H.

    I don't know what the deal is with the slightly lower review rating. Food - Fantastic View - Stunning Waiter/staff - Very helpful but not overbearing I loved this experience. My husband took me to Seattle for my birthday this year and I will always remember the trip and my Birthday dinner. YUM.

    (4)

  • ilene l.

    The service in this restaurant is stellar, but the food experience leaves ALOT to be desired. Salty's has decided to "pull a Met" dining experience by charing you a la carte for sides that used to be part of your meal -- i.e., mashed potatoes, brussel sprouts, carrots. So you pay around $30 (or more -- a small piece of halibut is FORTY FIVE DOLLARS, making it an exotic and rare fish, apparently) and wind up HUNGRY unless you fill up on their bread (which IS exceptional). I ordered the brussel sprouts offer EIGHT DOLLARS. There war EIGHT BRUSSEL SPROUTS in my little dish -- I kid you not. A buck a sprout. I find these "make as much money as possible at the expense of the diner" experiences highly insulting. Something that costs less than a dollar to make gets passed on for $8--when it should be INCLUDED with a balanced meal. Salty's never seems to learn that no matter how nice the view, feeling taken advantage of as a customer means that we won't be coming back.

    (2)

  • S J.

    Some of the finest views of the Seattle skyline is the main reason to go there. The setting is truly stunning but the overall food experience is about above average, considering the price. Excellent service (and the views) keeps us going from time to time.

    (3)

  • Stephanie L.

    Absolutely breathtaking. My boyfriend took us here for our 2 year anniversary, and I was blown away by the entire experience. Right when we got there, we were seated at a view table, overlooking the entire Seattle skyline at night. Romantic? Indeed. I ordered a Long Island and he ordered a Stella. The food soon followed and we both devoured everything that came to us. This restaurant is such a gem in the hodge podge of overpriced small restaurants around Belltown-you must come and see this other side of Seattle! It was a drive completely on the other side of the city, which just made the experience that much more surreal and removed from the chaotic other side of the water. I have lived in Orange County, CA for my whole life, then LA for 4 years, and can tell you that this restaurant is one of my favorite that I have EVER been to. Very romantic. Very Chic. Expensive, but that's to be expected.

    (5)

  • Flora C.

    Brunch on Sat and Sun Save room for the wonderful dessertssss

    (4)

  • Stephan J.

    It really is all about the view here. On a nice day you can't beat the skyline view of Seattle. The service is very friendly, but the food is just okay. For the price I really would expect it to be on par with one of the finer seafood establishments in the area. Go for the view at happy hour, than dine elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Nicholas B.

    Brought an out-of-town friend here because I remembered it to be wonderful (10 years ago) and knew it had a great view. Salmon was plain and small; dungeness crab cakes were OK but small; garlic mashed potatoes were tasteless! They brought the blackened salmon caesar without the salmon. Then they brought the salmon nearly raw! Then they got the dessert wrong. Next time I'm bringing my guests to Ray's Cafe. Cheaper, yummy, and better atmosphere.

    (1)

  • Monica D.

    Seeing as that an out-of-towner foodie like myself resorted to a Vegas-style Sunday brunch buffet while in the crown jewel of Pacific Northwest seafood, I'm no longer ashamed to rain praises upon Salty's. There really isn't anything strikingly out of the ordinary here. If anything, aside from tourist-filled Vegas AYCE joints and H's Lordship's in Berkeley, as far as food is concerned there is nothing that screams "LOOK AT ME! LOOK AT ME!" in terms of comparing seafood buffets of a similar caliber. We walked in, sans reservation, and were seated pretty much immediately. Outside. Overlooking the Sound. Which was just about the most beautiful setting on a perfectly lovely Sunday afternoon. Awesome so far! My moneymaker was the continuously shucked oysters, which were incredibly fresh and MUCH better than anything I've eaten in any buffet here in southern CA. My awesome host for the week, Fobert, chose the crab legs as his moneymaker. And tasty they were, even without the clarified butter. Everything else I sampled was quite up to par. Eggs benedict had a really tasty hollandaise; prime rib was nicely cooked and had a decently melty-meaty texture; smoked salmon was, as always, divine; clam chowder was a bit mehh but really who comes to these things for the chowder???; green mussels were plump and very fresh tasting; and the caprese salad had nice bite-sized cuts of mozzarella, tomato, and basil. I did not partake of the crepe bar, omelette chef, or pasta station, but there were definitely long lines there and people definitely walked away looking satisfied. The dessert bar is also sinfully sumptuous -- creme brulee is acceptable, but strangely served in a laaarge baking dish instead of individual compartments; macaroons were not too sweet and had just the right amount of coconut density; and everything else was just that -- generic, but overall pleasing. Fobert and I also splurged on a peach bellini -- peach juice/puree, champagne, and VODKA. Now they are talkin my language! If you are indeed an eater, I would highly recommend the lovely drive out here for the Sunday brunch. I'd likely only be giving the food three solid stars, but the extra bump up is for the impeccable service, not just by our lovely server but by her colleagues as well. Everyone is SO nice in this town -- and being able to be that nice at a time and place when people are pretty much just mad-dashing for grub is an added bonus! Thanks, Salty's, for a neat Seattle experience!

    (4)

  • Andres V.

    The most extensive and impressive brunch buffet that I have ever seen and tasted. They had everything that one could want and it was delicious! However, at $40 per person it was a bit pricey. The staff was extremely friendly and the view spectacular.

    (5)

  • Bill B.

    Well, I suppose mid-westerners who have never seen either a crab or a clam outside of a can or think oysters grow in square tins and taste like oily smoke might give this place 5 stars but, I really don't see the point in being anywhere near that generous. Like I have stated before, you can't eat a view. Been to both dinner and a Sunday brunch and brunch. Better dinners can be had on the other side of the bay for less money. I was expecting something spectacular. Instead, we received a pricey cut above standard tourist fare that can be had on one of the piers. Brunch was quite different. Yes, the variety is just amazing yet, I can't understand why people drop $40+ each for seafood brunch and eat no seafood? The presentation is very creative and the quality is good. Interestingly enough, I don't recall anything very memorable, though. It's a good experience and we may take out-of-town friends there again but, going out of the way to re-visit probably isn't going to happen.

    (3)

  • Samantha E.

    This is now one of my favorite places in Seattle, and I don't even like breakfast or buffets! I had family in town who came to visit for their birthdays, and this was a great spot to take out-of-towners because the view is incredible. It's impossible to review everything because the buffet is just that huge. My tablemates said both the Benedicts and the omelets were wonderful. We all shared a lot of the crab legs, and they were fantastic, as crab legs usually are. I also loved the salads, marinated vegetables, salmon, and made-to-order pasta (shrimp and cheese ravioli? Yes please!) We also liked a lot of the desserts. I'm a sucker for red velvet cake, but they said that the cupcakes and cookies were excellent as well. Free valet parking and excellent service are just a few more perks of Salty's. Important note: get a reservation. This place is packed. Overall, highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Jason Y.

    The family and I headed to the Sunday brunch at Salty's as we read countless raving reviews. The price tag was a bit high, but we felt we needed to experience it at least once as it was tagged as one of the "best brunches in the country." Perhaps all the hype set up the experience for failure, but overall I was just not impressed in the least bit. I've been to my fair share of buffets, and you usually have to go into them knowing you are not going to get the highest quality foods, but a crap load of variety. That was certainly the case here. A+ for presentation, but C- for the actual food. The view is amazing, and the actual food looks great, but nothing really tasted all that great. For the price I expected a bit more, but everything tasted fairly bland, and boring. Some of the meats were decent, and the desserts were OK. Omelet station looked promising, but not very good at all, not surprising since I don't think it was real eggs. Service was so so. Took a very long time to get drinks and refills. It's very crowded during the brunch, so even a reservation will keep you waiting a bit. We will definitely not be back, especially considering it's $16 bucks just for the kids, and they probably eat nowhere near that. Simply not worth it nor a return visit.

    (2)

  • Emily A.

    i don't venture over the west seattle bridge often, but when i do, it's for places like salty's. went to an event here, and it was outstanding. food exceeded expectations, service was top-notch, and overall atmosphere of the place was nice. highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Dave S.

    Overall, great place. Decided to bring a few out of town friends in for lunch. There was no hostess and we stood at the front for a while without anyone greeting us. One of my guests eventually went and tracked down a server who seemed a little put out but he did find a manager who seated us. Once we got seated everything was fine from there. Great table with an amazing view of the Sound. Our server was very accommodating and friendly. Food was some of the best seafood I have ever eaten. I would highly recommend the chowder and that crab cake sandwich...holy crap it was good! Very expensive place even for lunch. Would likely go back for a special occasion.

    (4)

  • Dante M.

    Came during a happy hour with some of my co-workers. They were from out of town, so we all took them here to show them a little of what Seattle offers. It was pretty lousy The drink specials were rather lackluster, I don't know if its just me but it seems that more places are starting to take more and more off of their happy hour lists. The food was not that great as well. We ordered a couple plates of nachos and all of the chips on the outside were burnt. The toppings were splattered in the middle rather than spread across the plate. We also ordered some pizzas and those were actually semi-decent. The location is great, although the outside was closed that day (even though it was a generally nice day), so we had to sit inside and couldn't enjoy the water. All in all, I wasn't impressed at this venue. Considering the bill at the end of the happy hour, I should expect much better.

    (2)

  • Sarah C.

    Those 4 stars are based on their weekend brunch buffet. I haven't tried anything off their regular menu. Buffets don't tend to wow me...ever. Usually quality of the food goes down in order to increase the quanity. And to be honest, the cooked food at the Salty's buffet was pretty much in line with my general opinion of buffets. "Ehhh, it's ok..." The four stars is really for the amount of quality seafood at this buffet. The freshly shucked oysters, the crab, the mussels, smoked salmon, and on and on...wow. It was impressive. And the dessert selection was pretty impressive as well. I especially loved the chocolate fountain...you can pretty much skewer whatever you want (they have a wide variety of fruits) and stick it under the fountain to coat it. Yummy. I could've stayed there all day. :)

    (4)

  • Larena H.

    We have been to Salty's for brunch several times. Every time I walk (read: waddle) out of this place, I feel like a stuffed tick at a nudist camp. Our last visit to Salty's was for brunch on Easter Sunday. I was a little bit disappointed in a few things. Since we were waiting quite some time for our table (read: 40 minutes past our reservation time), they brought out some champagne for the people who were waiting. Unfortunately they ran out of drinks on the tray before they got to me. 30 minutes later, they didn't bring refills, so I still didn't get my complimentary champagne. I asked our waitress if I could get a complimentary champagne, and she refused. I certainly understand, but it seems kind of excluding to only bring out a handful of champagnes for half of your waiting customers. One of my favorite dishes is the shrimp Benedict. They only had crab Benedict. Sure, it's a fair compromise, but I preferred the shrimp Benedict. Also, they ran out of waffles. Apparently they also ran out of eggs too after going through well over a thousand eggs in making omelets that day. Mind you, it was only about 3:30 in the afternoon when they ran out of eggs. Yikes. That's a LOT of eggs. They compensate by serving a huge selection of practically everything else. Their mac and cheese is tasty, and how can you go wrong with the unlimited crab? Oh, and the mango mimosa was delicious! I only wish they offered some sort of unlimited mimosa or champagne option. If it hadn't been for the numerous disappointments of our last visit, I would have given it 5 stars.

    (4)

  • Jonathan B.

    I went here for Sunday brunch this last weekend and thought it was pretty good. They have the three buffet lines- one for desserts and carving meats (odd pairing), another for hot dishes and the third for shellfish; interestingly, it seems that the majority of people try to go to all three lines and get a little bit of everything. My thoughts were since this was $40/head, I was going to get my money's worth, so all I ate was seafood- let the suckers fill up on bagels and fresh fruit. The fresh shucked oysters were quite good, the peel and eat shrimp were a little soft but good and the Dungeness crab legs were excellent (how do you go wrong); their lox were passable and the captains platter of fried seafood was pretty good. The condiments were very good and didn't detract from the seafood- the tartar sauce was excellent and their cocktail sauce was great. I had a Fizzy Peach Belini (someone REALLY needs to come up with a more masculine name for this drink) and a Tuscan Sunrise; the FPB was great and I wasn't a fan of the TS. Both drinks had a decent amount of booze in them, but for $10+, they damn well better. My wife's eyes lit up like a Christmas tree when she saw they had Fischer's Fair Scones. The view was spectacular, of course. The service was excellent- we never needed to wait more than a minute or two to get a drink refill or have a plate cleared. I must say, I'm not a huge fan of buffets; they always sound like a great idea, but then when you get there, the food is usually pretty mediocre but in large supply. As far as buffets go, this is probably the best I've been to. However, I seemed to always be stuck behind a Golden Girl reunion in the buffet line, with half of them trying to pick up grapes one by one with the tongs and the other half trying to figure out what type of sauce is in this bowl. Hey, their money is as green as mine and they obviously have as much right to be there as anyone but DAMN is it frustrating to be behind them in the buffet line!!! I was afraid the brunch would be over by the time they finally got their plates loaded up... If you're a buffet fan, give this place a try. As for myself, I think next time I'll skip the buffet and spend my $40 on a nice seafood platter and have a waiter bring me my food.

    (3)

  • Eiffe Q.

    Five star without a doubt, not only for their amazing food but also for the amazing services. My husband and I visited Salty when we were on vacation in Seattle as a result of my pleasant experience here in a business dinner the previous week. I requested a window seat in my reservation but was not sure if I could get because of the high demand. It was weekend and the restaurant was pretty busy but they were able to accommodate my request. We had a wonderful time, enjoying the king crab and halibut as well as the city skyline from our seat. We will definitely go back if we are in Seattle area again.

    (5)

  • douglas h.

    Dinner Good food. Horrible horrible speed of service.

    (2)

  • Susan L.

    I came to Salty's for one of Katy H.'s first Elite events. The event was a clear success and you don't get there without the right venue. The staff at Salty's was quite enjoyable and gracious. To top off the service, the manager made a point of walking around all night introducing herself and showing a genuine interest in getting to know the Yelp community. They put together a thoughtful menu for the event filled with BLT lettuce wraps, clam chowder, and fritters. The chowder was my favorite and preferred over my previous bowl of chowder that day from Pike's Place Chowder. With the view of the skyline, wrap around deck and slightly more upscale vibe to the place, this is a must for any visitors to the city.

    (4)

  • Serena E.

    Let me start by saying that I am not much of a buffet person. It's usually cookie cutter, stale tasting food. Salty's definitely tries to break the mold. Pros: Incredible view Staff is pretty awesome (I totally appreciated our waittress- but could see other people frustrated in other sections- so this might be dependent of the section you are seated in). Food is pretty good- not spectacular... but good. The selection is what is "OMG- this is awesome" Clean Desert selection- incredible... everything tastes better than it looks. Cons: Packed - even with reservations, we had to wait. Peel and eat shrimp were not deveined. OK.. so maybe this is what peel and eat shrimp are... but once I saw the vein.. I couldn't help but think of shrimp poo. That's probably just a me thing. Overall- yes, I would absolutely go back. Every staff member we encountered attempted to make it a good experience. Really love the food- you can be good or .. totally naughty .. or both (which is what I did). Good place, I would go back... just not often- due to the price.

    (4)

  • Brian H.

    These guys pride themselves in seafood fine dining and they pull it off with gusto. Expect an experience and to spend a Benjamin.

    (5)

  • Jingwen Y.

    What did I eat here? I don't remember but I do remember watching a gorgeous view of Seattle night lights next to the water. They could've been serving me cafeteria food for all I care and I still would've stayed until they are closed for the night. They say that it's the company that makes a great dining experience but I would say the scenery at this place make my meal worth while. Definitely come here during a clear night.

    (4)

  • Phillip A.

    I was there for lunch recently. We had a seat by the water, although there wasn't much of a view due to the fog. We had the fried calamari for an appetizer. I thought it was just right & that the sauce had a nice touch of spice. I drank a Pinot Grigio with it. I would have loved a dry Gewurztraminer or a dry Riesling, but those weren't options by the glass. I had the steelhead as my entree. It was very simply prepared & it was delicious. If you can catch this place on a clear day, I definitely recommend it. Even on a foggy day, it was pretty nice. Next time around, I want to check out the bar area. There is seating by the fireplace that looks cozy.

    (4)

  • Kerry P.

    I am being generous with 2 stars. I've been to this Salty's location many times. This was so far below any prior experience. Food- not good. Music- TOO LOUD and not just a little. I selected this location because of the view and the fare to treat my out of country visiting cousins. HUGE mistake. Waste of money. I would not recommend going at 2pm in the afternoon if this is what you get. Too few wait people and took a long time to locate a bartender for a Mai Tai which was sub standard to any others I've had. Am I the type of person to write negative reviews for the heck of it? Absolutely not!! I have only ever written two and this was by far my worst experience with Salty's. It was embarrassing. Calamari had too much breading and was not even warm.

    (2)

  • Roman K.

    Had a very nice brunch with friends visiting from Miami on Sunday. Seafood was great but a bit price and we had to wait for 1.5 hrs to get a seat. Still it was worth it. Servers were very attending.

    (4)

  • Tim M.

    The view gets 6 stars :) but, the price is a bit high for the food quality. Great place to have a drink and marvel at the view. The brunch is overrated.

    (4)

  • J C.

    One of my co-workers had been there a few times and recommended this spot. We went there for lunch to send another co-worker off on a fond farewell. We asked for outside seating since it was a nice day for a change. The wait wasn't long. The wait staff was courteous. The view was... Well Seattle across from the Ferris wheel and needle. I'm not particularly a big fan of Seattle to start, but it wasn't unpleasant. We all asked for waters. It took about 10 minutes before we got them. They had lemon wedges in them. Nice touch. My co-workers ordered fish salads and soups. I just ordered the clam chowder. They got their soups and the waitress asked if i wanted to wait until their meals arrived for mine. I said that was fine. Their meals were delivered, but I didn't get my small bowl of soup until they were nearly finished. It should've been delivered much sooner. The chowder was nothing special. Ivar's clam chowder is much better. This chowder was not worth the amount charged. I wasn't particularly impressed with all the raves my co-worker was giving it. I'd probably go there again just to try something else, but not any time soon. The prices on the meals are really high.

    (1)

  • Whitney R.

    This has the best veiw of the sound. We ride our Harleys to this place during the summer months. We like to sit outside and have drinks and happy hour yummies. The coconut prawns are to die for

    (4)

  • Mary M.

    My Fiance and I love Salty's! We throughly enjoy the Saturday breakfast buffet. It's a bit pricey, but you leave feeling stuffed and content. The wait staff is always friendly and able to offer great food and drink suggestions. I recommend making reservations early and asking for a window seat. You can't be the views of Seattle =)

    (4)

  • Mark G.

    Beware, $40 a person for brunch buffet. This is some of the worst food I've ever had. I also ordered a drink and I think they must have forgotten the alcohol completely. If I could give less than one star I would. Update: My girlfriend got food poisoning.

    (1)

  • D K.

    So my family decided to go to Salty's sunday brunch today. We havnt gone in a couple of years, and it looks still the same in the inside. Upon checking in, the hostess says to us "Were really booked today, and we would appreciate if you can keep your stay no longer than 1.5 hours". First of all its a buffet, secondly its a $50 buffet, thirdly even if she hadnt said that we probably would have left around that time anyways. I think thats such a big turn off to say to customers especially when were paying that much. Anyways, its around $45, plus tax and tip it averages to about $50 - $55 per person. It includes coffee or orange juice. Apparently starting August, coffee and oj will NOT be included in the buffet price. So if you go in August, the price will go up to be around total $60 if you want a drink. I will admit, the view is great. The food is good, they have a wide selection, but its not $50 worthy food. The place is small so its packed. Also the bathrooms smell of urine, as well as the surroundings outside the bathroom.

    (3)

  • Jerry M.

    Best Sunday brunch I have ever had. $247.00 for four with tip.

    (4)

  • Minji L.

    I love their weekend buffets, but my favorite is the Thanksgiving buffet. After we made a trip to Salty's on Thanksgiving day a few years ago, my family decided this was going to be our new place to go for the holiday. No more home cooking, make it a day of rest, and just go enjoy our time at Salty's! This recent Thanksgiving, they even had fair scones in the waiting lounge with coffee and tea. It may have spoiled our appetite a bit, but we still had room to enjoy the delicious prime rib, salmon, oysters, crab, veggies, and dessert bar. Can't wait for our next Thanksgiving trip.. yum.

    (5)

  • theresa s.

    You can take the water taxi here, but we were coming on a Sunday morning, and decided to drive here since there was free parking. Salty's on Alki Beach had such gorgeous views. The location is just beautiful. You can soak in the views as you enjoy your bloody mary custom-assembled at the bloody mary bar. I LOVE BM bars. This one came with unique fixins like cream cheese stuffed jalepenos, marinated olives, picked peppers, and cucumbers, among other favorites like celery. I was looking forward to the seafood, and Salty's spread did not disappoint. There were 3 different types of crab, streamed clams, oysters, smoked salmon, and tons of seafood brunch dishes including crab mac and cheese! traditional brunch dishes were also available like the made-to-order omelettes, bacon, waffles, and other non-traditional but-always-appreciated stations of prime rib, ham, pasta station, fruit, and a variety of salads. The dessert table was huge. I cannot name all the offerings, but let me tell you, the $45 was so worth it. Jada was super nice, and we enjoyed chatting with her about her life in Oahu. Hopefully she will come back home to visit! There is a reason Salty's brunch has been voted "best brunch". You have to find out for yourself.

    (5)

  • Johnson S.

    5 stars for the view. 1.5 stars for the food. It's not that food Salty's serves is bad. It's just not nearly good enough to justify the high prices they charge. An oyster appetizer (mediocre), a salmon entree (bland), a small dessert (tasty), and two glasses of wine came out to $100. At that price point, I expect an amazing meal. What I got was a small step-up from Red Lobster.

    (2)

  • Sarah Z.

    We went here for dinner mainly for the view, having never been before. The view was incredible with really large windows all along the waterfront and modern/contemporary decor. I think pretty much every table in the restaurant has a view across the water. We enjoyed our food, but it wasn't the main event for us. We had mussels to start with, which were really good and the broth contained some chorizo/sausage. My husband got the Margarita glass full of fried seafood and it was HUGE. This restaurant seems to err on the large portion size. I could've easily shared a portion. The food was good but is not the reason I'd go back to the restaurant. There are better places if I'd looking for good seafood. I'd definitely go back for the view :)

    (4)

  • Danielle F.

    Worth making a trip for the brunch here once every year or two. The brunch itself is exquisite, though I normally end up eating so much that I end up feeling terrible all day afterward. It does have a bit of an icky cruise ship feel as well. Still, you can't beat the all you can eat high quality seafood.

    (4)

  • Khara S.

    A couple days ago my husband took me to Salty's On Alki for my birthday brunch. It was my second time going, and needless to say, "Yay! I'm a fan." Even though it was a chilly and foggy Seattle morning, the views were still beautiful and the brunch buffet was fantastic. As a reviewer mentioned earlier her service seemed a little disconnected, and I think our server was this time. I can forgive though since the lady who served us previously (I saw her that morning and silently lamented that we weren't in her area) was very charming and engaging. Summary: Large selection of delicious brunch foods, live music, usually attentive servers (hostesses are always nice and perky), a little pricey, but great view while you eat. Oh, and depending on where you sit you can get stared down through the window by this one particular seagull who tries to hypnotize you for food. Hilarious :D.

    (4)

  • Raina T.

    I'm not the biggest fan of buffetts (I would much rather pay the same amount for a single entree prepared perfectly, rather than gorge myself on a bunch of mediocre dishes), but I consider Salty's to have a pretty decent all you can eat brunch buffett. The main reason is probably because I can pile dungeness crab legs and tiger shrimp onto my plate until there is no tomorrow. So really, that would probably bump the rating up to 3.5 stars. For being a buffett, all the food is prepared fairly decently, they also do made to order omletes, pasta and crepes (I found those to be meh), and their dessert selection is massive (the chocolate fountain is fun). It is a bit pricy, but for the amount of seafood you could potentially end up consuming, I think it's reasonable. The location is of course great, and walking along the beach after eating such a huge meal is definitely nice and probably necessary.

    (3)

  • genesis N.

    I love their weekend brunch buffet soooooo much, though I've never been here on a week day for their regular menu. You pay $50 for it, but it's all high quality deliciousness and well worth the money.

    (5)

  • Mark D.

    Fantastic - My wife and I met up with 8 old friends and were hoping for a an evening where the food was somewhat as enjoyable as our company and we weren't disappointed. They sat us at corner windows overing the water facing toward downtown Seattle and the view was spectacular as was the ambiance. As a group we ordered the Grand Seafood Tower for an appetizer it was incredibly large full of every bit of seafood on the menu and all of it tasted wonderful. It really could have been a meal in itself for everyone. After letting our food settle and a couple of Tito vodka martini's and wine we ordered. My wife and I shared a bowl of chowder and the 2.5lb Dungeness Crab. It was so fresh it was crawling in the ocean less than 20hrs earlier. I had heard not having to freeze it makes a difference but never knew how much...it's much! The crab was simply outstanding and 2.5lbs was more than we could handle. We rubbed our belly for a bit and tasted some of our friends plates, all were fantastic before finishing it off by sharing a piece of the lightest and fluffiest White Chocolate Mousse cake ever. I cannot say enough about how good of time we had and how much the restaurant helped in making that happen. I just hope if you have a chance to dine there it's the same for you.

    (5)

  • Chad Y.

    While I would love to give it four stars for its brunch, I must unfortunately give it three after going there for dinner.... The brunch is hands down one of my top 3 in Seattle and the view of downtown Seattle from across the harbor is gorgeous! The food was tasty and a great selection to choose from. Dinner is simply ok...The food is decent and the service is good, but I feel its overrated. I could get the same, if not better, dinner service downtown and not have to trek all the way to West Seattle just for the view. Service is never a problem at this place and one of the better spots in that regard!

    (3)

  • Brighid M.

    It's a great restaurant for someone other than me. If you're trying to switch to a vegan or even vegetarian diet, this place is off-limits, and if you're worried about rich food, avoid it like the plague. It's not that it's bad. It has very high production values, it's a beautiful building with a prizewinning view. My problem with it is that it's a restaurant that makes you feel like you're dining with an 1890s robber baron plutocrat. Everything is rich, fatty, and the food-equivalent of overproduced. It's a cuisine whose existence unsettles me a bit. It is the food that you associate with the Ugly American stereotype. It's the food that people who aren't particularly bright think that wealthy people eat. I hasten to add that the staff are friendly and that the technical skill put into preparing the food is considerable. It's just that the cuisine and mission that this restaurant exists to serve, are ones that I'm allergic to - and similar to how I'd be uncomfortable eating at a restaurant that donated all its profits to the John Birch Society, I'm uncomfortable eating at Saltys.

    (3)

  • Tanesha C.

    If there were half stars, This review would be a 3 and a half. Since there aren't, I'll explain my rating. First, I REALLY REALLY wanted to LOVE Salty's. I've heard about it since FOREVER and I was only introduced to the restaurant this year. For the price, this should be a non-questionable 5 star restaurant... Dinner, not even close to the best food I've tasted... Brunch, FRICKIN AMAZING! I will come back to salty's ONLY for their Sunday brunch. Brunch is the whole reason I didn't give them 1 star. We celebrated our anniversary (all weekend) and ended it with a Sunday Brunch here. Today we got an awesome window seat & witnessed a family of 6 sea lions playing around. Now THAT was a sight to see while dining. If it weren't for the lovely array of food available for brunch, Salty's would never get our business again. But the prime rib, crab, shrimp, omelets, biscuits & gravy, amongst other fabulous foods PLUS chocolate fountain, caramel fountain, fruits & decadent desserts keep us coming back for more.

    (3)

  • Jill H.

    BEST BRUNCH in the Pacific Northwest. BEST DINNER BUFFET for holidays. I've got a fussy husband who hates to drive... we live on the Eastside, but he'll schlepp over the bridge and drive to Salty's. Plenty of choices on the buffet. Service is okay, but the food more than compensates for whatever you might feel is lacking. Be sure to reserve early, though, because special days (mother's day, father's day, etc.) get booked way in advance. We highly recommend this place and we're a hard-to-please family.

    (5)

  • Rayy W.

    Eat Here, Eat Here, Eat Here. Pricy but well worth it! The plating was just beautiful, the Dungeness crab and white peach salad was especially gorgeous and one of the most interesting flavor combos I've had in awhile. I had a pan seared Halibut on polenta and riicotta the was very well executed, the flavor was good just not my thing. The halibut oskar was awesome, and the seafood stew. Dessert was White Chocolate Mousse cake. And it was a good as it sounds. Beautiful view, decent and knowledgeable servers, comfy setting. Have a Mojito!

    (5)

  • Thao N.

    This is my 3rd times dinning at Salty in Alki, Just because I loved the waterfont. Last night we make a reservation for my birthday. And it is the most worse moment I ever had. And I witness the most DISCRIMINATION that I received from Jen the Manager who was pregnant. She brought me Tables are really tight for 6 people and we stuck in the between the pole, my two little boys not so happy with table. I ask Jen the manager and if there any other open table. She quick respond to me NO. I look down to the seat by the windows the are a few table were open for 6 and I asked her to switch, but she reject me and respond there were reserved, so was my. I thought 1st come 1st serve but wasn't. I sat there for 30 mins that open still open

    (1)

  • Erica S.

    the weekend brunch is amazing!! a little expensive but definitely worth it for special occasions. especially if you like crab and fresh seafood. the dessert selection, including a chocolate fountain, is the best part! some of the buffet items are barely warm and taste like you'd think buffet food would, but for the most part it's delicious and definitely worth trying!

    (4)

  • Charles S.

    Went here for Sunday brunch. Three and half hours later, I have to say the brunch was fantastic. Great food, service and view. Anytime you can have a chocolate fountain to cover your bacon with chocolate... well that is just all right with me!

    (5)

  • Mayra D.

    All I can say is WOW! The spread at this place for Sunday brunch is almost overwhelming. We didn't know where to begin. I think I gained 10 pounds before I even started eating just looking at the dessert table. They have so many food choices that even the most picky eater would find something to eat at this place. The view of the city is absolutely beautiful. It was pretty crowded and getting there, well, it was a little difficult. We were lost for about an hour. We had reservations and when we called to let them know we were lost, they were very accomodating and when we finally did arrive, we were seated promptly. The service was great. This place is definitely a good place to eat when visiting Seattle. I also found this place on Yelp, so again, another great choice. Thank you yelpers! :-)

    (5)

  • Andy P.

    This place is great for service, ambience, and taste. We started out downstairs by the water and enjoyed some local beer and great appetizers ( calamari, crab cakes, and hawaiian shrimp). The waitstaff was awesome...and always there with anything we needed. I had the Salmon and Filet Mignon, and they were both absolutely tastey. The desert was a chocolate something...great with some merlot. The place that makes this place the best is definitely the view!

    (3)

  • reese w.

    Yeah ok... this place is like a typical giant chain place but they have a SUPER nice view. Our server didn't pay much attention to us and was pretty slow, but we didn't mind since we were busy talking so much. The food itself is ok, but I think you go here to impress people with the view, which is nice.

    (2)

  • J J.

    They have great Sunday buffet brunch but had to wait for a while before getting seated even though we had reservations. Love the variety and especially the desert table.... they had a chocolate fondue fountain.

    (4)

  • Aaron W.

    This was my favorite meal in Seattle, my sister city. Classy, amazing view of the beautiful city, great food, great service... YES YES YES!

    (5)

  • Susan K.

    Came here on my last spot before heading to airport to go home. It was a pretty long drive from downtown and you have to through the industrial part of Seattle, but once you get there, it does have an impressive view of downtown seattle. If you've never been here before, the restaurant décor is much like that of a themed restaurant, think Red Robins but more upscale. We came here during the odd hour between the close of Sunday brunch and dinner so we weren't able to order any food, so we only got drinks. I don't you, but I'm the kind who likes a stiff drink and yy Bloody Mary literally tasted like it had no vodka in it. The other drink we got, a frozen peach bellini, did not come frozen, but was ok. All in all, I don't think it was worth the drive out here, but then again, we didn't get a chance to try out the food. Maybe next time.

    (3)

  • Xexilia B.

    hype 1 (hp) Slang n. 1. Excessive publicity and the ensuing commotion: the hype surrounding the restuarant. 2. Exaggerated or extravagant claims made especially in advertising or promotional material: "It is pure hype, a gigantic PR job" Xexilia Review. 3. An advertising or promotional ploy: "Some restaurant owners in town are cooking up a $75,000 hype to promote Salty's as 'Restaurant City, U.S.A.'" Seattle.

    (1)

  • R R.

    The view is nice, if you sit outside on a sunny day. If you want special request items no where to be found on the menu the chef will try to accommodate to your needs. The buffet is a buffet...Great for all you can eat crab, oysters and creme brulee, oh my . Get your fill on! If you're paying this much don't be shy. You're paying for the location over the food. But to be honest I keep returning to this place. =)

    (3)

  • Sheila Y.

    Brunchola! If you are ready for a quality gut bomb then this is the place to go. It also impresses those who come out of town with the views of the Seattle skyline from the West Side. I am always impressed with how fresh the crab legs and oysters are and usually I gorge primarily on these two items. The smoked salmon spread and eggs benedict are not too shabby either. I waste little space in the stomach for eggs and bacon and that general fare, but be sure to check out their unbelievable dessert spread. Its not just hokey commercial stuff, but really tasty carrot cakes, chocolate gateau, exotic cheesecakes, cream puffs, creme brulee, and at least half a dozen more! I always have people staring at me like I'm sick when I come back to the table with a full on entree plate packed with desserts. That's right...The Sheila Salty's Brunch recipe for success is as follows: Plate piled high with crab + a dozen oysters with horseradish and mignonette + some salmon spread and a half benny + monster plate of dessert....yep...Food Coma Please

    (4)

  • Haven S.

    I haven't read through the other 232 reviews, so I'm sure I will be repeating things that have been said many times. I took my grandmother to the Saturday brunch for an early birthday meal. I got a serious case of buffet amnesia after leaving - symptoms include a glazed over look in the eyes and a feeling of drowsy, euphoric regret - but I will do my best to recall some of the key points. When I called in the reservation as recommended by the website, they actually asked if anyone would be celebrating their birthday. Why yes, I said, and hoped that this would not involve an embarassing-for-everyone sing-along. As it turned out, it was very sweet. Balloons tied to the table, which had an amazing view (not sure if that was part of the birthday thing or just luck), and a piece of white chocolate cake boxed up to take away, with a little candle tucked into the box. The brunch itself was delicious. There were a couple of duds - some sort of weird shrimp benedict with no egg, a couple of forgettable (and forgotten) items. Those were more than made up for by many items that were just over the top. Piles of succulent Dungeness crab with warm drawn butter, peel and eat shrimp with spicy cocktail sauce. That was the most impressive part of the brunch, actually. The attention to detail. The sauces that accompanied all of the seafood (I don't eat oysters, clams, etc. but they looked nice), the multitude of toppings for the waffles, even paper wrapped fair scones, warm and loaded with butter and raspberry preserves. The quality of the food was equalled by the service and presentation. I have been to a lot of buffets, and while this is smaller, I would put it far above the Bellagio or the Wynn in Vegas for quality and value for the dollar. I can't wait to introduce visiting relatives to this experience.

    (5)

  • Jason P.

    great seafood and environment.

    (4)

  • Andie B.

    I love the sound and Salty's is an institution. Great food and ambiance - yes! But Happy Hour yesterday on the deck was a revelation to me. While friends ordered off of the Happy Hour menu, I really wanted a shrimp cocktail while sitting out in the warm spring air. It arrived and was delicious, though their "Jumbo" Prawns were the size of smallish shrimp, I loved it anyway! I really was having a great time and went with the moment and ordered a second. Yahoo! Then I asked the waiter the price and was stunned to learn that a single shrimp cocktail - 6 smallish shrimp - had cost me $14.99! Really, that's just ridiculous. And ruined my great feelings about Salty's. A seafood restaurant that charges $14.99 for a six little shrimp and a tiny cup of cocktail sauce! No crackers or bread were included. Just six little shrimp. So - beware the prices when a menu is not in front of you - something fairly ordinary may cost the extraordinary! For $14,99 I could have had a nice entrée. Instead I had 12 little shrimp (no crackers even!) and a bill for $35 - for the shrimp cocktails alone. No thanks.

    (1)

  • Jen C.

    Whenever I have family in from out of town or a special occassion on a weekend, hitting the Sunday Brunch is always a winning choice. Not cheap, but like I said, its for special times. The Brunch has something for everyone, but especially for seafood lovers. You can eat your weight in crab legs. Have salmon 5 different ways. Lobster omlet anyone? the view is to die for. It really is just a true Seattle experience.

    (5)

  • Jonathan W.

    one word: DUNGENESS came for sunday brunch. its well worth the $50/person tab. also great is the paella, eggs benedict, and the chocolate belgian waffle. great place to take your girlfriend, theres a nice view of seattle from across the water. need reservations, its a long wait....

    (4)

  • C. S.

    I just spent $120 on the WORST DINNER I've had in years! Ugh! We ordered the clams & mussels in a pesto and sun-dried tomato broth to start. The seafood itself was great but instead of the pesto being IN the broth, it was a big blob haphazardly tossed on top so that several of the clams were filled with JUST pesto. yucky We should have stopped there. I had ordered a salad but my entree arrived before my salad. I reminded my server and it finally came out as I finished my entree, which was a VERY dry, overcooked filet of salmon atop a dollop of garlic mashed potatoes with sauteed greens. $19 for half order - could easily fit on a teacup saucer with room to spare. SUCH A RIP OFF! The salad....egad, the salad. So disgusting. Perfectly good wild greens smothered in this weird, sour cumin vinaigrette and...what's this stuck in my teeth? Whole cumin seeds? wha??? The sprinkling of feta was a nice touch, but the rancid pumpkin seeds turned the whole thing into a putrid mess. I ate a few bites and pushed it away and was disappointed that my server didn't even bother to ask why I hadn't eaten it. Reminder to everyone: It's no skin off the server's nose to comp a plate of food. Had he bothered, I might have tossed in another star for good service, at least. My friend ordered some fried seafood medley and it was horrendous. The bits and pieces of random seafood were downright chewy and soooo dry. I think they were just trying to get rid of their old seafood by frying it... The funny part: They had this freaky 70's porn movie music cranked REALLY loud so that the speakers were buzzing and crackling. Big parking lot but you are forced to pay a valet to park in it. Such a joke!

    (1)

  • Kerri A.

    I was taken there for my birthday and can't say I didn't enjoy myself or the view of the city across the way. A piece of advice though....if you're not fond of a big bouquet of balloons being placed at your table for special occasions, you might want to just let them know ahead of time. They had a balloon arrangement attached to our table that looked like it belonged in Romper Room! I felt better when I saw other poor souls sinking low in their seats from sitting next to a huge display of balloons that announced... I'M OLD! The halibut dinner was wonderful followed by a reasonably portioned dessert. If you're into dinner presentation then this is the place for you.....no greasy sea food bibs here....well not that I saw anyway. Beautiful clean atmosphere with lots of seating and views to enjoy. If you're looking for that hand picking sea food experience I understand, but Salty's is more for the wussy crowd that need seafood served on square plate with garnish. Just depends on what side of the line you stand on that evening.

    (4)

  • Liz M.

    went to brunch at salty's... very big brunch buffet spread...lots of options but kinda pricier than i expected... but it it was good... ambience was okay prolly better in the summer...kinda grey day when we went... service was good... very prompt with removing plates... if you really like crab legs and seafood then i think you get your money's worth for the cost of the buffet but if you just like basic breakfast fare you are better off someplace cheaper... but it was yummy.. oh and get reservations... wait time looked crazy..we waited for about ten minutes with reservations some people had been sitting awhile... mmmm...salty...

    (4)

  • Chen Y.

    The very best Sunday brunch--I LOVE this place. It's such a deluxe spread of seafood, brunch items, and fantastic desserts (including the fun chocolocate fountain). Goregous water views. I've also been here for lunch before and enjoyed their seafood.

    (5)

  • Rob B.

    I only went there for drinks and then we had our company summer party there! I loved it! We were downstairs on the water level and it was sooo good! The water taxi by Saltys was so cool to take there and back from across the water Seattle pier 56 I believe. I also heard the brunch was pretty good!

    (4)

  • Nobody C.

    They make a great bloody mary and have some of the best clam chowder in town! Food quality is superb...it's reflected in the price. Brunch is about $39/person. My wife and I like to go for cocktails more often than eating there. If you want to impress an out-of-town guest, I think it should be considered.

    (4)

  • Karen D.

    I wasn't that impressed! The location is amazing, the views to die for but the Brunch was overpriced and the service was not so good! We were a party of 12, seated in the lower level and had the buffet to ourselves, That part was GREAT! The food was just ok. The service sucked. Since we had a mandatory 18% gratuity added to the $38 price, I expected someone to at least make sure the coffee cups were full. Would I go back? Not for Brunch.

    (3)

  • S M.

    The Sunday Bruch is one of the best I've had.

    (5)

  • Alice H.

    This place is really great! The only time I go now is on a Saturday, or a Sunday, their brunch buffet is to die for! They have fresh Crab and of course buffet so it's all you can eat! If you are a sweets person they have a whole buffet dedicated to those who love the sweeter side, a chocolate fountain, to dip your fruit into! Yum, it's not cheap but you could sit there all day so it is definitely worth your while. You might also want to make reservations!

    (5)

  • Destin D.

    I was recently in Seattle for the Rock and Roll half marathon and was told by a friend that Salty's was a must-visit restaurant. My family and I were seated at a table on the outside lower patio and I must say that the view of the skyline across the sound was pretty amazing. My first glance at the menu made my mouth drop. Not because of how delicious it looked, but because of the prices... Wow... Maybe the scenery was added into the food cost? The portions were really small and not worth the price paid. My salmon with hominy was pretty tasty, but for the 4 oz. I received on my plate, $20 was a little too much and that was the blue plate special!!! My dad found a hidden gem with the catfish which I didn't expect to see on the menu all the way across the country from Georgia where you see it everywhere. The wine list was pretty good and there were some local wineries listed which we indulged in. The dessert menu was also a disappointment. I am sure everything is pretty good because it's made in-house, but I was craving something with apples because we were in Washington and there was nothing with apples on the menu. The service was a little slow on the patio. The waiters had a long way to go to bring drinks and food. Overall, the dinner was just so-so. I had high expectations, but the food and overall experience just didn't impress. At least the view was awesome...

    (3)

  • John Z.

    For anyone that wants a fantastic view of Seattle [looking across the Sound] this is the restaurant to go to. I had the luxury to go to a business dinner/celebration at Salty's on Alki Beach and was very impressed. We had a party of ten and we were seated at the window. The dinner started out with appetizers which included Dungeness crab and Spinach Dip, Dungeness Crab Cakes, and Crispy Fried Calamari. The crab cakes were simply fantastic! The Spinach dip was good but nothing to write home about, I thought the flavor of the Dungeness crab was smothered by the other flavors of the dip. The Calamari was good but nothing special. For my entrée I ordered the Sesame Seed-Crusted Tuna Seared Rare with a cup of the Signature Seafood Chowder (white). The chowder was wonderful! I ordered a cup and wish I had ordered a bowl it was so good. Generous amounts of seafood in the chowder and great flavor; a definite "must try" seeing that it is their signature chowder. The Seared Tuna was simply prepared, and plated on a bed of sticky rice with tropical fruit [mango]. The dish was fantastic! The tuna was fresh and seared to perfection. The service was top notch [as it should be when you're forking out $28 a plate minimum]. Without question this would not be a restaurant I would normally go to unless it was a special occasion or the company is paying the bill.

    (4)

  • Veronica D.

    Excellent!

    (4)

  • Annette H.

    My dad, who is visiting from California has heard about Salty's . We decided to have dinner there last night and it was a wonderful experience. Any individual with a food allergy can eat there with confidence. Sadly, I am allergic to gluten, soy and cows milk. Rob our waiter was very attentive and helpful. The kitchen throughly cleaned work space area in the kitchen and prepared my food separately. Anyone who is highly allergic knows how a little cross contamination can cause horrendous consequences. They took the time to insure this wouldn't occur. The time the took in preparing my food is sincerely appreciated. The food itself was delicious. In addition to wonderful service, food the view of Seattle skyline is outstanding.

    (5)

  • jil r.

    First time eating here, and last. I would visit again for the view, the fun swing band, the fireplace in the winter, the patio in the summer, but only for a drink. The food was solidly mediocre, and for the price, two stars. The sauces paired with the escolar were some sort of coconut sauce that I swear came out of a Coppertone bottle, and a chili sauce that overpowered the fish. The mixed greens salad was decent, but it's hard to screw up a salad. The seafood risotto was also generic. I felt a little queer in the tum the next day too. They also brought scallops instead of escolar, so while everyone ate, they had to fix my dinner because the waiter said they couldn't read his handwriting or something like that. Don't waste your money on dinner. Stick with a couple of drinks, and head somewhere cheaper with better food.

    (2)

  • Shelbi ..

    Agree. You pay for the view nothing special. I'd rather go to Jaks.

    (2)

  • Paige P.

    I have mixed feelings when it comes to Salty's. I'd want to give them 5 star for the location and service, however, for the food you are paying for... it's really not that spectacular. I have been there for dinner and the Sunday brunch. Dinner was fine, but if I probably won't go back there again for the sky high prices. As for the brunch, while you get a lot of choices, I don't think I ate $45 worth of food when I was done. Highly recommended if you really want to binge like there is no tomorrow.

    (2)

  • Mariana P.

    I think that I didn't get the right dish.... because I thought that it was rather ordinary, And the calamari came out cold. Boo. It's worth going for the view though! Maybe if I end up going again I will go with the crab. I don't think that you can ever go wrong with that!

    (3)

  • Denise W.

    I've been a fan of the brunch and recently had the opportunity to try the dinner menu. I was quite impressed. Walking in to the dinning room, I felt relaxed and ready to enjoy my meal. During brunch there are children everywhere and adults on a mission to get their food before they run out. The restaurant had a different feel to it and the view was spectacular. I was able to enjoy the view at dinner a lot more. We started off with the coconut shrimp, I was not impressed. I don't normally order coconut shrimp b/c once the coconut is fried, you can't really taste it. I then ordered the pan seared scallops and my boyfriend ordered the halibut. I must say that both dishes were excellent. The halibut was served on top of mashed potatoes and asparagus with dungeness crab. The halibut was moist and flavorful. I had the pan seared scallops with mashed potatoes, big chunks of bacon, and pea sprouts on top. I loved the bearnaise sauce on the halibut but I also loved whatever sauce it was that came with my scallops. I loved the chunky bacon and the jumbo scallops but what I loved was the pea sprouts that came with it. I have always enjoyed pea sprouts but this is the first time I've had it in a restaurant. The pea sprouts soaked up the butter from the mashed potatoes and was a perfect touch to my meal. To end the meal, we had the Tres Leche Cake as my boyfriend loves the sound of 3 different milks in a bowl. The milk/sauce was excellent but I was a little disappointed in the sponge cake. I thought it would be hot but it came cold, dry and hard. I know that sponge was suppose to soak in the milk and make it soft but it was just too hard. The sponge seemed a little grainy after it soaked in the milk. Maybe it would have helped if they lightly heated the sponge a little before plating it. Nevertheless, we both enjoyed our meal and can't wait to go back and try something else.

    (4)

  • Maria C.

    As others have said, brunch is superb and the view is out of this world. We've had several special occasion family dinners here and they were all memorable. Expensive, but memorable. The lights of Seattle twinkling on the water, elegant atmosphere, fabulous food... you have to eat here at least once.

    (5)

  • Coki B.

    the only times i've gone are for the weekend brunches - and every time it's been fantastic. a little more on the pricey side, but well worth the money. and the view is awesome.

    (4)

  • Nina N.

    SUNDAY BRUNCH HELL YEAH!!!! can i bring my own tupperwear? lol...... but for normal dining... gross!!!! how can they do brunch so perfect but dinner so horrible!!! why!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    (4)

  • Hola A.

    This review is for the brunch only and OMG THE BRUNCH IS TO DIE FOR! I would have to say the best brunch in Seattle. Highly rec that you make reservations as the brunch is very popular and even with reservations, I still had to wait. I've taken family here and they always love it. It's a buffet lovers + brunch addict dream all rolled into one. I'm a big brunch person, I love trying out new restaurants just for breakfast/brunch alone so this place gets pretty high marks from me. They have pretty much everything: macaroni & cheese, eggs the way you want'em, crabs, salmon, lox, salad, potatoes, etc, etc, etc. They have a whole spread of desserts as well and a chocolate fountain to dip marshallow, strawberries, yeah, yum. Oh and did I mention homemade fresh donuts in lil' doggie bags. Plus, if you're lucky and sit next to the window, the view is beautiful. Save your appetite and come here if your a brunch lover.

    (5)

  • jennifer c.

    Damn you Salty's! I had to pay for your substandard fare! I thought my parents were footing the bill, since the visit was supposed to be for MY birthday (even though they picked the restaurant), and I wanted to be agreeable, so I smiled and said great! I wish the food had been good enough to be forgetable! My plan was to eat my money's worth in crab legs, but the little suckers were sodden and tasted as if they had been refrozen every weekend for the entire summer. The ceviche tasted horrible, like vinegar and the overly strong red bell pepper (in ceviche? why??) did little to cover up the yucky taste of the subpar seafood. I guess if you want to get full, the pasta bar is ok...but come on, marinara and mozzarella could make an old shoe taste decent...and for thirty five bucks, a few tortellini do not a fantastic dining experience make. My ninety two year old grammie who was visiting from Florida was unimpressed, and come on, if anyone knows buffets, it's a nonagenarian from West Palm Beach. Well, none of this really bothered me, as I watched my dad shovel about seventeen eggs bennie into his mouth, I figured that if he prefers quantity to quality, fine. If he wanted to pay forty some dollars (with tip and tax etc.) for the pleasure of my company as he decimated the dry and flavorless prime rib, so be it. But then he wanted money. "But it's my bithday brunch!" I protested to no avail as I shelled out fifty three bucks to pay for my experience (disgusting mimosa, about a teaspoon of champagne, tons of OJ...and ice. ICE!!! in a MIMOSA!!! ARGHHH!!!) Moral: go there if someone else is paying...and you have verified they are paying...try getting stoned first, bring a flask, and enjoy the view...cuz it's an expensive one!

    (1)

  • mike d.

    my parents were in town visiting and asked me to choose a nice place to eat--i never have been to saltys I figured why not. I called one hour before to check for reservations, they jotted me down, and next thing you know we have a waterfront table during a very busy lunch! Great food....even better view of Elliot Bay and the server was quick and knew the menu well. I had the alder smoked salmon with a balsalmic reduction--it was cooked to perfection. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

    (5)

  • Beth Ann H.

    One ov my favorite places to eat. Went on my birthday, and the table we got had a breathtaking view ov Seattle, it was exactly what I wanted. The breakfast buffet is extravagant as hell, and there's a mixed bag ov people, but it's awesome- tables and tables ov ridiculous food, including create yr own omelettes, all you can eat crab, and a chocolate fountain- just don't go hungover, it'll hurt yr belly. (If yr up to it afterwards you can visit Easy Street in West Seattle- much better than the one in QA, makes for a nice Sunday).

    (5)

  • Jacqueline W.

    Went there for Mom's 80th birthday dinner (her choice). I have only one thing good to say about this place; Its location. What a view .But it was waaaay over priced for what we got. We don't mind paying top dollar if we get top dollar food. Paying left and right. Valet parking for a start. An average of $35 for an dinner. $16 for a root beer float (Hello?) and $3.50 for a cup of coffee. To add insult to injury, as there were eight family members, they automatically added large gratuity to everyone's bill, even though I realise this is the norm. But then, on each individual account there was a space that read: "Additional Tip".... My meal was mediocre: My sole was smothered, (way too much) in sour cream. Was this meant to help the dryness? Who knows. I scraped it off. My 'roast and deep fried' potato was hard and actually a bit green inside. No, not from mould but from unripe. My asparagus spears had to be cut wth a steak knife. Now I do like al dente but not rock hard. Another tip? You must be joking. Needless to say, we'll choose another place next time, Mmmm, now that Palisades place was pretty good.

    (2)

  • Jenny N.

    Brunch is definitely all that. Seafood galore. Chocolate fountain with fresh fruit and other delectables. Omelette station and more. Dinner, however, is overpriced for the quality in my opinion. YMMV. Not a bad dinner, but one of those somewhat touristy, special occasion joints to be sure.

    (4)

  • Sean M.

    This review is for Sunday brunch. I came here for dinner once, but I have forgiven them after coming for brunch. The food was amazing as was the selection. Its about $35 a plate but well worth it for a special occasions or if you just want to pig out on oysters and mini donuts. I also have to say that the service was great and the bloody mary was very nice. As stated in every other post the view is amazing and why this is a must for out of town guests.

    (5)

  • jessica h.

    havent been in years.... but it is where i had a very first lunch with a person of importance....so its a memory...but like 20 yrs ago!!! its been around forever

    (3)

  • Aileen T.

    The best Sunday brunch I've ever experienced - everything is so fresh and so good!

    (5)

  • Helen A.

    I was here on vacation with some girl friends. We just loved this place. Worth every single penny! The seafood was so fresh & the view was amazing. Definitely will come back!!!

    (5)

  • Drew H.

    07.31.2007 (get the seafood chowder) I don't know if it was the great summer Seattle weather, sea lions, or the seafood chowder but Salty's was a hit for me. It was first come first serve for sitting on the deck outside which over looked the channel (the wait for inside was 30 min). Though the menu was overpriced the food was great! You can expect to pay around $23 for an entree. I went the cheap way and got a bowl of the seafood and bacon chowder($7) and then got an appetizer ($13), the chowder had a rustic flavor and was fantastic! The menu had authentic seafood dishes that really had the fishy taste to it. It defiantly was not Red Lobster. My friends had the blackened salmon, and although the portions where a little small, they loved the quality of the dish. All in all it was a good find that was close to the Airport but still had a small sea village feel to it.

    (4)

  • Steve S.

    unspectacular seafood at ridiculous prices. the view is nice, but i'd leave this one to the tourists

    (2)

  • LARRY J.

    Just got back from a fantastic long weekend in Seattle! Many high points, and only a few lows... Salty's being one of them! No doubt, the view of downtown from West Seattle is worth seeing, but I agree with other yelpers that aside from that, there are MUCH better places to dine! I can't ever recall a "high-end" retaurant being more blatant about their desire to turn a table. My wife and I ordered Filet Mignon and Crab legs, and I'd be surprised if it took 5 minutes for the entree's to be served! Not only did we feel extremely rushed, the food looked and tasted like it had all been precooked and served from heating trays... very disappointing! We also dined at Palisade while in Seattle, which has a similar menu, but is "hands down", a much better restaurant with a gorgeous view of Elliot harbor. It was a special occasion which was genuinely acknowledged by the staff. We had a beautiful view table, loved the food, and wine...and never felt rushed. They even gave us a complimentary ride back downtown... now that's class!!

    (2)

  • Eva Z.

    My husband was so excited to take me to Salty's. He had been there before for business lunches (and enjoyed it) and we just moved to the Seattle area from the east coast. It was my first time to visit. We arrived at dinner time, with no reservation. We were told it would take 15 minutes and headed to the bar to get some drinks while we waited. We sat at a table in the bar area where others were eating and drinking. After 30 minutes, we checked with the hostess to be sure we had not been forgotten- you see, while we waited no one approached us to see if we would like another drink or a starter. After being reassured that we were the next to be seated, we returned to our table by the bar only to wait, unattended, for another 15 minutes. Finally, we were led to our table. Our waitress was very nice, immediately taking our drink orders. It was a good thing because we would hardly see her again. The service couldn't have been any slower. After what seemed like forever, our bowls of chowder arrived. Although irritated at this point, I admit the chowder was very good. We then waited for another eternity for an appetizer platter we were going to split. By the time it finally arrived, the food was mostly cold. At the end of the night, I left angry at myself for not leaving or complaining to the manager, but by then, I just wanted to go home.

    (1)

  • Zen S.

    This is a review of a seafood dinner. The one star is for cooking the seafood we ordered just right - not under-done or over-done. And, they were tender. And, for the view. The 4 stars taken away are for the following: - the foods are heavily drenched, if not swimming, in oil. - the foods are heavily salted (to be worthy of its name, Salty, I supposed). The dessert (what does dessert mean, anyway, "A usually sweet course or dish, as of fruit, ice cream, or pastry, served at the end of a meal." ( dictionary.com ) ? Their signature white chocolate cake is salty, and even their almond chocolate chunks are very salty. The almond chocolate chunks, at $16 for 8 oz, tasted of gritty sugar and salt - not cocoa butter and/or almonds. They should have an inhouse doctor/nurse in attendant should any guest collapse from the heavily salted and greased food! - a fish entree ($18) was served in 2 tiny chunks of about 1.25" x 1.75" x 0.5" in a long and very narrow dish. It was very difficult to manoeuver the food on the plate without the tiny portion (but don't worry, you will be sated with the grease) spilling over to the table. - service -- the server handed you the menu, and wanted your order on the spot. You wanted time. The server didn't appear until 15 mins (10 minutes after you and guest had laid down the menus) later (you wanted time, right?). -- the server required you to move your globlet to show them whether you need water each time they do a refill. They cannot see the water level. Bottomline: Overpriced, embarrassing small portions. For those who hunkers after the olden days when you loaded up on salt (because you sweat out in the mines) and/or need a quick exit, this is the place!!

    (1)

  • M V.

    Salty's Alki -- I live nearby. This is a place to go for a wonderful view of the city. View is fantastic, drrinks are good, meals are good, service is better than good, parking is lousy unless its an early dinner, and desert is fantastic. Prices make this not a weekly place to vist, but more of a special occaision. If you are from out of town, call in advance for a reservation and tell them a window seat is really important to you, as the view is one of the best in the city. I take out of town guests here for the view, and elsewhere for the best seafood.

    (4)

  • Gary T.

    came here for brunch buffet.. definitely make reservations beforehand .. we got a great view, great service, food was pretty good, i'd definitely recommend trying saltys for brunch at least once

    (4)

  • M S.

    Absolutely the best Sunday brunch! It's pricey but so worth it. Food & service are excellent and it has a great view of the water & downtown. Plenty of street parking too. This is THE place to take out-of-town guests when you want to impress them.

    (5)

  • Jerome B.

    The money I paid did not translate to the food, service, and experience I had at Salty's. I'm just going to rant now: When I first reserved through the phone, the lady who I was talking to was very rude and treated me like I was wasting her time. I agree, it may be hectic back there at the restaurant, but doesn't your job revolve around customer service? Hmm... i thought so. I called to adjust my reservation, and her tone was less than annoyed, she basically snapped at me for calling to help them out. Miss, I'm doing YOU a favor so you wont get overbooked, but I guess through what I've read on this review site, that they overbook to the last customer. When I got there, the waiter took about 30 minutes to take our order. Mind you, IT WASNT EVEN A WEEKEND, it was a tuesday!!! When my crabcakes came in, which was an expensive 15 dollar-ish, for 2 small crabcakes, I finished it in about 2 minutes. I'm thinking to myself, damn thats like 8 dollars for one crabcake, i could have went to redrobins and got myself a burger. haha. My entree came in, and it was supposed to be a sweet soy black cod with green tea infused rice. Although the rice was good, the fish was undercooked and underseasoned. They seared the fish okay, but inside felt like flavorless jello. You know, kinda slimey because it was undercooked and tasteless because of no season. The creme brulee was good, however, the waiter tripped on his own foot, and drenched my friend, her dress and shows in water. She recieved a less than faint apology, but after that he was nowhere to be seen. I guess he was too embarassed, but he didn't even offer to consolidate for his mistake. Oh well, i guess I'll agree with everyone that the view is nice, but I'd choose food and service over surrounding anyday. Thats why this is only 2 stars. If there wasnt a nice view, it very well should be a one star. Too bad yelp doesnt offer 0 stars. =)

    (2)

  • Bin S.

    the lobster is not so good, but the service is pretty amazing, nice view of the pacific, worth u guys to have a try.

    (3)

  • Nick D.

    Pretty much the epitome of great seafood with great views. Salty's is a Northwest classic in terms of excellent restaurants. They offer superb service as well, just be prepared to drop some serious coin as you enjoy every succulent morsel of that swordfish steak!

    (5)

  • Deana J.

    It was a BEAUTIFUL day yesterday, so we decided to drive up to Salty's for a late lunch. We arrived at 1:45 and were told that they were getting ready to break down the brunch and it would be 3:15 before we could order off of the menu. We were so disappointed!! Not just that, but the girl at the hostess stand was downright snooty! Who needs it?!?! A 20-something with an attitude! There were quite a few other groups walking into the restaurant as we were leaving, so the restaurant lost a lot of business. We drove down to Pegasus and had pizza instead - it was really good, but definitely not what we had in mind when we drove 40 miles to spend a sunny afternoon at Salty's. We checked their website when we got home and it's not clear either... Saturday hours are 9:30-1PM (brunch only?? YUK!!), yet the note says they close briefly from 2:30-3:30. With all of the people out enjoying Alki yesterday (and every other sunny weekend), it seems that people could order lunch off of the menu on weekends until the dinner menu starts at 4PM. I HATE BUFFETS, so we won't be going back to Salty's for lunch on the weekend until they have a regular lunch menu. SAD BUT TRUE. There are so many awesome restaurants around; I can't believe that Salty's is passing up business. They must have enough business that they don't need ours. I rated this as 2-stars only because we KNOW what Salty's is capable of (5-stars), but the lack of weekend lunch menu, lack of good weekend lunch hours, and lack of hospitality = ZERO stars (and zero isn't an option here) so the average is 2-stars. Get with it, Salty's.

    (2)

  • Millie B.

    We dined at Salty's last Saturday evening, and it was fantastic. I ordered the wild salmon which was moist and delicious. Another in our party ordered the cedar smoked Wild Salmon, and that too was delicious. The third of our party ordered the Alaskan King Crab legs, and they were quite tasty; not salty, nor did it require the butter that they bring to the table. The only comment I would have regarding the Salmon plates were that they were a bit scarce on the greens accompanying the fish. However, that was easily remedied by ordering a side salad. The bread basket brought to the table was huge, and the scones were absolutely delicious. Its a good thing that I'm not on a low carb intake! Service was great, food was great and the wine was great. I definitely recommend Salty's to any seafood lover visiting or living up in the Seattle area.

    (4)

  • Ebru Y.

    Salty's is the perfect restaurant for a special occasion, since the prices are a little bit high. But for the price, you get a spectecular view of Seattle, delicious gourmet food, and at the end you have many options of desserts to choose from. Service is very fast, and you never have to wait for your water glass to be filled because they fill it in no time! I heard brunches here are just as good, but I never had a chance to have brunch here, I'll definitely try it one day!

    (5)

  • L. K.

    View of Seattle was super. As for dishes, I highly recommend the razor clams to start and the halibut. Our waitress, Kareena, was very helpful and attentive!

    (4)

  • Holly C.

    It's worth coming here for their Sunday brunch if you can eat a lot. They have a variety of breakfast and lunch items... but I was there for the oysters & dungess crab legs! The service and view is great and overall, the food is good!

    (5)

  • Laura N.

    I love the food and I love the view! It was nice to have a good dinner there and watching sunset!

    (5)

  • Richard Y.

    Fried Clams spot on. Subtle flavor not greasy or too bready. A delight. Warm Sea Food Salad; Wow! Everything was perfect. 2 glasses of a nice merlot. What's not to like.

    (5)

  • Elizabeth B.

    I was in Seattle for the weekend and it was my last day in the city. My boyfriend and I were looking for somewhere to eat Sunday brunch at that served seafood and had a great view. Someone at the hotel suggested Salty's brunch buffet. I made reservations online. I'm glad I did because it was packed when we got there. As soon as we walked in everyone was very friendly. The hostess who sat us was very personable. Luckily we got seated at a table with an amazing view! The brunch buffet was neatly set up and easy to navigate through. I did my research before hand so I knew exactly what I wanted. I'm a big seafood fan so I went straight for goods. All you can eat crab, oysters, shrimp, salmon, mussels, clams. I was in heaven. Now if your now too much of a seafood fan like my boyfriend no worries there are plenty of options for you. He enjoyed the mac and cheese, crepe station, hash browns, and the other typical breakfast items that they had available. Save room for dessert! The dessert station had everything you could possibly think of and more. All around we enjoyed brunch here and would come back if we were ever in town. It was pretty pricey but for the service, food, and view it was worth it.

    (4)

  • William F.

    I finally had an opportunity to try this legendary brunch and I was completely let down. The highlight of the experience were the fast friendly valet and the always stunning Seattle views. As I expected, the restaurant was quite busy with a variety of groups, locals and tourists. I was dining alone though, so I was seated in about ten minutes at a nice table outside, even without a reservation. I stepped inside to find some delicious food only to realize that the rest of the meal would be fraught with mediocre quality and unexceptional options. This buffet featured nothing distinctive, only bland flavors and careless quality. The variety was reasonable, with selections of fresh fruit, made to order options, ready made items and an array of dessert choices. The ready made selections were just below the quality of a Vegas style casino buffet. The worst was the "hash browns" which amounted to beige mush, and the best was probably the grilled whitefish filets. Noticeably absent to me was anything that offered any semblance of a Salty's buffet signature dish of any kind. The layout of the buffet only made matters worse. Too many people, trying to get to too many stations, in too little space. The area is a symphony of apologies and excuse me's as people jostle and bump past those that are standing in the lengthy line for the star of the show - the crab legs. The highlight of the buffet is the chilled crab legs. Both snow crab and Alaskan king crab were available. Both were haphazardly served on a bed of ice and both had the quality of store bought home cooked crab legs. Both tasted grainy and defrosted, not even close to freshly made chilled crab. The disappointment for me was only compounded by the cost of the meal. $65 when paired with a refreshing hibiscus pomegranate mimosa. At $65 this brunch was far below the quality I would expect. So overall I found the Salty's brunch buffet experience something to be avoided. Leave it to the tourists and enjoy a better brunch elsewhere.

    (1)

  • Lisa K.

    I love Salty's, the food, the service, and that view, what else could you ask for??? Just got back from happy hour where prices are reasonable but I took off a star for dinner prices. I realize that this place is a big tourist attraction hence the prices but locals want good food too.

    (4)

  • Amos Y.

    Came here for their famous brunch. It is a little expensive at $45+ per person, but there are quite a few options. Great view of the lake, and after eating all the food a great place to take a stroll to enjoy the view and weather (if you go in summer). There is valet parking, or you can park on the long street outside. Might take a few minutes but after driving back and forth a few times you should find something. They recommend you make a reservation for brunch. But even though we didn't have one, we came in at 11:00 am and got seated within 5 minutes. On to the menu. Not all inclusive, but most of the stuff that matters: - Waffles, pancakes, cooked to order crepes - Fresh cooked to order pasta, and cooked to order omelets - Calamari, salmon, eggs benedict, bacon, biscuits + gravy, hash browns, mac & cheese - Prime rib, bone in ham - Flatbread pizza, muffins, fresh fruit - Dungeness crab legs, Alaskan snow crab legs, black tiger prawns, seafood chowder, steelhead, fresh raw oysters - Cheesecake, bread pudding, creme brulee, flan, german chocolate, apple tarts, key lime tarts, carrot cake, oreo cake, scones, cinnamon rolls, apple dumpling - Chocolate fountain, buttery caramel fountain - Red velvet cupcakes, boston cream cupcakes, peanut butter cupcakes So everything I tried was good, but most of the stuff isn't particularly outstanding, you can get it better elsewhere for less. If I'm paying $45 I want to get my money's worth. The meat of the place is really in the seafood: crab legs, prawns, oysters, salmon, and steelehead. Fresh, chilled, and tasty. Snow crab is pretty common elsewhere, so I'd stick with the larger meatier and less watery dungeness crab. For something that takes a lot less work and time go with the prawns. The salmon and steelhead are also pretty tasty. The raw oysters are freshly shucked on the spot. They also have a whole array of various sauces that go well with them. They also have cooked mussels if that's more your thing. They also have tons of dessert options. We literally tried one of everything. I was slightly disappointed with most of their cake based desserts. The cake base is mediocre, it unfortunately isn't that fluffy or moist. The cremes on top of the cake base are flavorful and done well though. The best things from the dessert is probably the creme brulee, flan, bread pudding, and apple dumpling. A special callout to the apple dumpling. It's like a cinnamon apple pie. Goey heartmelting deliciousness.

    (4)

  • Gabrielle G.

    Reviewing for dinner- Beautiful restaurant view. Recommend taking visitors to this place, with a table by the window/water on a sunny day or during sunset. Make a reservation! Online reservation was easy and convenient for a weekday dinner. Food was just ok, had filet mignon and chowder, crime brûlée those were descent. Fries were good. White mousse cake with raspberry - delicious!!Apples owed steelhead was OK... Kind of bitter. Thinking there are better things on the menu.. But service was nice. Probably will come back to enjoy the view and/or try brunch, but the food is pricey for the quality. 4 stars for location and staff, 2.5-3 stars for food.

    (4)

  • Lawrence L.

    "Abacus-full" - that's the term my brother and I came up with when we are at a new level of fullness due to AYCE buffets. However, "Salty's-full" is another level, one that involves leaving wanting to be heaving. Sorry for that image to start off with, but in spite of all the strategizing going on around my table on how to approach the buffet and maximize the time there at our gorgeous corner table by the water, you still leave with a "oh why did I do that feeling" from all the oysters, crab legs, smoked salmon, prime rib, chocolate fondue-strawberries you could muster, and then some. At first I wondered if it was the right move to not do a mimosa or bloody mary. In hindsight, I think I'm the better for it. My advice may be counter-intuitive - keep things fairly light, get some greens mixed into your protein, and try to make multiple trips so you can keep yourself in motion. It may be a hassle, but you'll be priming your body to burn calories...and if you do get that feeling in your stomach as you leave...hopefully it's a nice day for a walk around Alki before getting back into your vehicle. Also, don't dress to fancy - when your friends are snapping and ripping the crab legs, that juice will get all over you. Laugh and eat and have a good time.

    (3)

  • Jessica T.

    Salty's is the number one spot that I recommend to everyone, whether they be Seattleites or visitors from out of town. Their brunch buffet is just simply amazing. I believe that they this is only available on the weekends, they get pretty busy so I highly recommend that you call ahead of time and make a reservation. Their brunch is like a dream, with various stations with different meal options. There is a large pasta bar, where the chef will cook up different combinations of pastas and sauces and toppings to your hearts desire, a Bloody Mary bar, a series of hot dishes (biscuits and gravy, bacon, mac and cheese, eggs benedict, etc.), freshly shucked oysters, various salads, fruits, hams and beef, freshly made pancakes and waffles, shrimp, clams, clam chowder, smoked salmon and tables and tables of desserts complete with a chocolate and butterscotch fountain for fondue. AMAZING. But this review isn't meant to speak to their brunch, it is really more directed at their event planning services. My sister just held her wedding reception at Salty's and I cannot rave enough about the amazing service that we received from the time we sat down initially with our wedding planner to the amazing service we received throughout the entire reception. Initially with our rental of the space, we were given a wedding planner to work with. Not only did she help us plan all the minuet details and help us decide on decorations and placements/layouts but she also gave us great suggestions of who else to seek out help for with things such as chair covers, photographers, etc. On the day of the wedding, the entire staff on hand were completely accommodating. Not only was the wedding planner present during the set up and during the event to help supervise and set up, but the manager and wait staff made sure to introduce themselves and help out in any way possible. When my dress broke 10 minutes before the start of the reception, the wedding planner whipped out her handy dandy rescue kit to help salvage the dress. When the DJ's mics weren't syncing properly to the system they stepped out and helped us reroute them into Salty's sound system. We chose for the buffet option, and the staff made sure that the food was always piping hot and that each tray had adequate amounts of food for the hungry guests. They promptly removed used plates and continually filled water glasses throughout the evening. For anyone who has never been to Salty's you are missing out. Not only is the food fresh and delicious but the view is just to kill for. The entire skyline of the city of Seattle at your disposal. I highly recommend this location for your next special event!

    (5)

  • Olavo L.

    If you're in Seattle downtown you can take the water taxi and go to west Seattle to have dinner in this great restaurant. The view is fantastic and the food as well. The dungeon crab is fresh and so is the lobster... If you like seafood, you need to come here!!

    (5)

  • Lucy Y.

    Ok but not great. We usually go to Palisades for brunch so this is in comparison. Atmosphere/Service: (+) Kids loved the balloons at our table (+) View of Seattle can't be beat but we were seated far away from the windows (-) Overall, we felt rushed, they tell you up front you only have 1.5 hours (-) Employees are disgruntled. One chef told me he is leaving because he is not being paid enough. The server was doing bare minimum. No refills on drinks and we had to ask twice for everything. (-) If you get seated close to the buffet, it feels really busy Food/Quality: (+) Great oysters, prime rib, dungeness crab (+) Fabulous desserts (+) Good variety to satisfy everyone Although the food was great, the general vibe was a big turn off. It was just rush, rush, rush. It was really hard to enjoy the good food. Palisades, which is the same price, and very much the same level of food, had a bigger dining room and feels so much more open and airy. The service at Palisades is better too, I never feel rushed. The chef's give you smiles instead of complaints of their boss. I don't think I'll be going back to Salty's.

    (3)

  • Matteo B.

    Good seafood, a bit pricy but the view is definitely unbeatable. The brunch is really good as well but definitely a bit overpriced as it does not include any drinks. Good place to bring out of town guests.

    (4)

  • Jamie R.

    Salty's on Alki is one of those Seattle institution type deals, like you should go at least once, especially to the brunch. I've been a few times to brunch and it's just ok. I love the fresh seafood but everything else is just mediocre. I don't see how anyone can get their money's worth here, for $59 at brunch you'd have to eat a crap ton of food. I believe it's a little less on weekends that aren't holidays. My service experience has ways been good, the hostess this last time was annoying with her smacking gum and she gave us the stink eye while saying "and you're not allowed to stay longer than 90 minutes". The views are amazing, but just as good outside at the free beach! Anyway, if you haven't gone, do it once to say you did. The end.

    (3)

  • Carrie H.

    Come hungry! I am generally not a fan of buffets and all-you-can-eat options for two reasons: I am rather petite and won't get my money's worth, and secondly because of the clientele most buffets attract. However, the price point of Salty's brunch buffet is steeper than most, weeding out the typical "stampers" one might encounter at less than fine-dining establishments. Salty's averages $50 for adults and $18.50 - $26.50 for kids, depending on their age. Children under 4 are free. $50!? Yes, you read right, but really they have everything your taste buds could possibly imagine plus a lovely view. One wouldn't hesitate spending $50 on dinner, so why should breakfast be any different? Many of their detectables are made to order, and with the vast variety of options,it's no wonder Salty's wins accolades for being one of Seattle's most acclaimed brunch buffets. Reservations highly recommended! Saturday prices discounted.

    (5)

  • Melissa M.

    Love this place because the food is great, and the View is even better. The wait staff is attentive but not pushy. They always accommodate any requests I have. They're one of my favorite places for Happy Hour on a sunny day.

    (5)

  • Jessica W.

    The view. Excellent. The atmosphere, HOT! They need to fix the A.C. The food, so not worth $50. They should provide a better description of the food they're serving. I got the coveted seasonal copper river salmon chefs special. It wasn't on the menu so the waiter just described it to me. I thought, korean inspired? Okay, I'll get it. When it finally came to me the plating was extremely sloppy. I'll add a picture of it. But dang!! For the price I expected more! Very disappointed. Idk why I had such high hopes. The yelp reviews place this restaurant at 3.5. This business either needs to step it up or let someone else takeover, because the view really is breathtaking.

    (1)

  • Alexa R.

    We went during their happy hour & they have a great view of the Seattle skyline. We are fortunate enough to be here during a sunny warm time, so the weather has been great. Their prices for happy hour are really inexpensive, and the food options they have are great. I'm vegetarian and was able to get a rice dish, that was seasoned well and the mushroom was a great touch. The family got various seafood items and they said that it was good as well. The service was good, our waitress was attentive and friendly. I recommend coming here

    (4)

  • Abid S.

    Fabulous view and setting, especially on a sunny day. But the food is really overpriced and not that tasty. Expected a lot more based on the reputation and price. Went for lunch, maybe the brunch or dinner is better.

    (2)

  • Liz L.

    I want to give this place 3 1/2, maybe 3 3/4 stars, not just the 3. Came here for a birthday brunch (belated for Z and early for me). Made reservations and was seated, maybe 10 minutes after the time. There is a 90 minute time limit so that they can fit in all their reservations. We were at close enough to the windows where Z could look out and I saw the reflection of the view. Thankfully we came on a beautiful day, so the view was lovely. The food was good, albeit a bit overpriced (on a Saturday, it's just under 50$/person). Best practice to get your monies worth? Avoid the filler! Obviously I don't take my own advice. I still wanted to try everything. Loaded up on: eggs benny (surprisingly good for a buffet- runny egg and all!), hash browns, mac and cheese, snow crab legs, dungeness claws (go for the claws!), raw oysters, lox (no need for the bagels) mini waffles, and etc. Needless to say, two full plates will have you dying. As per usual, as it is with most places, dessert is an afterthought. A spread of decent desserts, but nothing stands out. Spoons of crème brulee, cinnamon rolls, bread pudding, fair scones, cakes, and tarts. Usual suspects of fruit. They do have a chocolate and a caramel fountain if that tickles your fancy. Overall, a decent set up, friendly staff, a nice view (when the weather cooperates), and it's clean. Plus, complimentary valet. I'd definitely come again for an occasion.

    (3)

  • Jessica C.

    Dinner Review: Ordered: Live King Crab, coconut prawns, oysters, manila clams. Live King Crab was fun to share and made the night an experience my husband and I will remember for a long time. The oysters were fresh and manila clams came in a really great pesto/celery broth. Coconut prawns could have been better, the batter was too thick so each bite was more batter taste than the awesome prawns hiding inside. Service: fabulistic! (not a word, but you all know what I mean by it). They were fast, on point, friendly and accommodating. In addition to our attentive server, Danny, the general manager came by to check on us and also another manager came by to show us how to effectively devour the king crab. View: by the window, beautiful, couldn't be beat.

    (5)

  • Tiffany Valentine W.

    The seafood dining experience provided by Salty's on Alki met all of my expectations. Pros: I loved the traditional seafood restaurant ambiance and the marvelous view of the sound while enjoying my chowder, shrimp appetizers, and salmon and crab entrees with my friends. The tiered seating allows even the guests seated away from the windows to enjoy the waterfront view -- the tables near the windows are lowered so guests in the back can see above. The layout is great. The food is scrumptious. Cons: Of course, the price is a bit steep (not unexpected). This dining experience should be reserved for special occasions and guests should be prepared to dress more formally than normal.

    (5)

  • Kilbert P.

    Everytime I'm in Seattle I make sure to visit Salty's. Always the best. Great staff and the food is out of this world. And the views from the deck are one of a kind. If it get cold they will turn heaters on for you and also provide you with a blanket. For at Happy hours and you get to try everything at a discount.

    (5)

  • Jessica G.

    I took my boyfriend here for his birthday in October, and I have to say, despite the ridiculous prices here, I was impressed! I booked through Open Table, and for once, the staff actually read my notes and sat us at a very intimate table right by the water (as requested). The view is spectacular - you really can't beat it, especially at night. I'm don't eat seafood, but I had a very good chicken dish that I really enjoyed. I was a bit disappointed when he ordered a burger (I was hoping he would take advantage of some of the amazing seafood dishes), but man that thing was a BURGER! They don't joke around...it's huge! And it was very good. Our waiter was very attentive and helpful. He gave us honest opinions about the food choices and was sympathetic to my anti-seafood plight. Parking is valet, which is a nice touch, because I hate having to find parking. I think that if this place wasn't so expensive, I would be back more often. But for a special occasion, this is the place to go!

    (4)

  • Kathleen C.

    I came here for Sunday brunch buffet. It's super busy, probably need reservations for sure. I think it is worth it try this place at least once. I definitely didn't eat enough for my money's worth ($50 for Sundays), but everything was good. There's probably no better buffet in the area. Even random things like hash browns (my fave breakfast item) were good. They had oysters on the half shell, but it wasn't chilled enough because the guy would shuck it and its gone instantly. They also had crab, clams, mussels, and all those seafood items. There's a build your own pasta dish, omelette, and crepes. Even the chocolate fountain for strawberries was like quality chocolate. Come once if you don't eat a ton, come more often if you eat a lot. I've been here for restaurant week before too, which is just ok. I don't hear amazing things about their normal food items here. They do have a great view though at Alki! Ample parking. Yah.

    (4)

  • Nick A.

    The wife and I have been to Salty's a few times since moving to West Seattle two years ago. Here's what's consistent: - Good mixed drinks. I usually go for martinis or manhattans, and they're very well made. - Good happy hour food & discounts. - The view is always incredible. - Non-happy hour is too expensive. Period. From our last experience: We splurged and ordered the dungeoness crab. It was over $60 and the crab meat was dry. Not sure how you achieve that (boiled too long?), but it was definitely not worth what we paid. Our server wasn't helpful when we asked for her opinion. "Is it a bit warmer over there?" (We sat outside on a rather windy day). She replied "I can't speak to whether you'll feel any warmer over there." Odd answer. When we asked her opinion between two different choices on the menu: "It's really up to personal preference." Our food was constantly incorrect: the wings with sriracha and honey had NO sriracha. Just honey. Had to ask for a side. We ordered a salad and received the wrong one. Their explanation was "you received the side salad-portion on accident". Really? Why did the side salad-size have olives and no mozzarella cheese, like the entree size? Also, our Spanish-sytle octopus (which was very tasty), had a big chuck of a broken plate in it. When the manager came over (after I had asked to speak with him), he seemed unconcerned "time to figure out how this got in your food!" They comped the octopus and gave us two free pieces of birthday cake (which we didn't want or weren't asked if we were interested in having). The cake was on our tab when it came time to pay, and I had to ask the server to remove them. Overall, the bill was over $200. A ripoff, honestly.

    (2)

  • Esperanza D.

    Great food, great service... (Saturdays are less expensive than Sundays) Reservation highly recommended.

    (4)

  • Danielle V.

    First time in Seattle and were recommended here by locals. My family and I had reservations and were immediately seated outside with a beautiful view of downtown. Our server was extremely pleasant. She recommended the red salmon and oysters that were in season. Everything we ordered tasted amazing. The salmon was like nothing I've had before and the mashed potatoes and asparagus with it were heavenly. Oh man the dessert was out of this world. They have four pastry chefs and you could tell. The blueberry tarte and creme brûlée is a must! Next time I go to Seattle I'm definitely coming back here to impress my loved ones. Highly recommend!

    (5)

  • Linh N.

    This review is a month late, but I just had to write another one for Salty's because the service here is just that amazing! We came here for my friend's birthday and we had a party of less than 40? We were really loud and kind of rowdy but that did not stop our waiters from giving us great services! I'm also being bias here because I happen to know one of our waiters. I love that they were joking and having conversations with us. Our water was always full and they were always around to take more drink orders and food order. All of my friends were raving about how good their food was and how fast and friendly service was! We will definitely be back for the food and the great service. Plus the view isn't too bad either haha.

    (5)

  • Jay B.

    Awesome place. If you read rave reviews about Salty's food, and think people are exaggerating, stop. Once you go there, and taste the food, from the complimentary scones, onward, this place is the best. When I was making the reservation, the hold audio stated 5 star this, and that. I ignored it as propaganda. In reality, this place has excellent food, and a ridiculous variety, considering the quality. The service, from valet to waitresses, was was friendly and attentive. Oh yeah, and the view of Seattle was stunning. That is literally the least awesome thing about this place. The only reason I gave it 4, rather than 5, is because I had to ask for an umbrella for our table. I also had to ask for silverware. I felt, considering the cost, and the standards the restaurant claimed to have, I should not have had to ask for these things.

    (4)

  • Noel S.

    Question for you, is anyone happy to work here?? Look at your workers faces, what do you see? Unhappy faces, rushed?? What happened to your great desserts? The new placement of your seafood is a total nightmare! Your quality has gone way down. This review is not just based on today but on my past two visits.

    (1)

  • Shelby O.

    Dinner date with my manfriend last evening. Great service. Great view. Decent food. Way over the top prices. I had halibut that was $48- seriously? The salmon my bf had was good but not worth the $40 it was priced. I heard the brunch is better so I may check that out. Definitely a good spot if you're bringing visitors or out of towners in to see a good view of the city but I wouldn't spend $130 again on dinner there.

    (2)

  • Tamiko T.

    If you love massive quantities of food, your version of heaven probably looks something like the inside of Salty's on Sunday morning. They have all you can eat raw oysters, crab legs, an omelette/pasta station with a personal chef, fresh carved meats, troughs of bacon, chocolate fountains (yes, multiple fountains!), crepes, pancakes AND waffles. It almost makes you forget the fact that it's $65/person with tax+tip... It's totally a fun experience that I recommend at least once if you are in Seattle - especially if you like oysters/crab. That's the ONLY way you are going to ever eat your money's worth! Make sure you have starved yourself for days and are ready to hunker down and eat like it's your job when you're here. Don't get distracted by the breathtaking views of the Sound. NOTE: I once went here with a friend who was vegetarian and felt so bad that he had to pay $65 for some hashbrowns and pancakes. Leave your meat-hating friends at home.

    (4)

  • Doua L.

    I'm from Minnesota but Seattle's always been my second home! The view is awesome build your own Bloody Mary all you can eat brunch oysters shucked for you now if I could only get someone to do the crab legs for me lol Saltys is the way I always depart the emerald city back to the twin cities. Stuffed!

    (5)

  • Arnold W.

    Friends recommended we do this spot. We liked it. Great view across the water to Seattle. I had the eggs benedict with crab. Very good.

    (4)

  • Chris L.

    delish seafood all-u-can-eat. value for money. must-go brunch in seattle. advance booking required to secure a table

    (5)

  • Katy C.

    So I keep hearing "Salty's" go to there for brunch, you need to go. Gorgeous view. This review is for the brunch. Let's just say if you love buffets than this is the place to go. Of course take adavanatage of the seafood section, they have lots of crab legs, smoked salmon, and also oysters freshly shucked. The other food was okay, not five star I have to say. There was a make your own crepe station that I though was really neat. Going there once was enough for me, but then again I do not really like buffets. The only plus is the lots of crab legs, which I had plates of it. It is a bit pricy at $50 a person, and parking is valet.

    (3)

  • Michelle A.

    Incredible view of the city! Sit indoors for the best vantage point!! Wonderful service and the best Sunday Brunch in Seattle! I'm a tremendous fan of all of their food except their salads. Other than the salads everything a culinary art of deliciousness!!! They use food quality that is so fresh you can taste it!! And wonderful taste combinations with unique flavors that make the trip out beyond worth it. I have 5 stars because everything from the venue - the staff and the food are of the highest quality and deserving of the highest rating. This restaurant is a must go to for the city of Seattle

    (5)

  • Cassandra A.

    Beautiful views, wonderful food, gorgeous presentation and all you can eat (for brunch). Several fresh seafood options and many seasonal selections. Basically anything you associate with breakfast and then some will be available. Eggs made to order, eggs Benedict, potatoes, breads, fruits, desserts, pastries, oysters, shrimp, waffles, French toast, pancakes, and a few fruit carvings to top the experience off. I plan on taking family here for brunch when they're in town.

    (5)

  • Ozzy G.

    This is where I go to spoil myself. The seafood platter is wonderful. If you love shell fish you will leave here very full and very happy. The staff is always happy to see you and delivers the best service in town. A full bar with experienced bar tenders adds extra special flavor to the evening. Sign up on the web site for email specials. You will always know when King Crab is on special! saltys.com

    (5)

  • RandE W.

    Salty's is a Seattle institution, the view is amazing, occasionally the food is too. Brunch is legendary and rarely disappoints. Our favorite times to come are special occasions like birthday's, retirements and out-of-town guests. I wish I could say that it never disappoints, but sadly it has. Dinner with an out-of-town guest recently: seafood risotto was dry and the salmon special arrived dried out and over cooked, unforgivable. If you decide to visit do save room for the white chocolate cake - heavenly!

    (3)

  • Mike S.

    We ate on a saturday night It's pricey. But the food was very good. The view is incredible. Service was a little slow at points and top notch most of the time. Our server brought out a slice if wonderful white moose cake and aperitifs when my wife mentioned it was my birthday the next day. Reservations are strongly recommended. It's a short walk from the water taxi to the restaurant. We would return again.

    (4)

  • AJ P.

    This review is for Sunday brunches and weekday lunches. The crowd pleaser is the Weekend brunch, hands down. Their mountain(s) of fresh, sweet shrimps, the consistently fresh oysters that never run out, breakfast crepes/waffles, standard breakfast food if you want it (eggs/bacon/sausage), seasonal fresh fruit, pastries, desserts...the list goes on. For (weekday) lunch, their seafood was fresh and dishes were well-executed. And of course there's the view. Unbeatable view. Or is it? Ever since we discovered Palisades in Magnolia, we have not been able to drag ourselves back to Salty's. Why? 1. Parking. Salty's has valet parking, so it's not like you have to park your own car. However, when they are busy or on Sunday, for brunch, finding your own parking is...not impossible, but can be a challenge. 2. Wait time. Our last time going to Salty's for Sunday brunch (and because it WAS the Sunday brunch), we had to wait 40 minutes, with a reservation, for a table. Breakdown: arrived 10 minutes before our reservation, then sat and waited 15 minutes before they tried to seat us in the 'tent' (and nothing wrong with it if you like the tent, but it was cold plus we wanted the view), and after another 15 minutes of us starting to look hungry, displeased, if not hypoglycemic, we were finally seated at a window table. Lunch had never been a problem when we've gone. Had great as well as not-so-great corner tables. 3. Food. Salty's can be counted on for good food. Prices for lunch/brunch are comparable to other resturants that offer the same types (and do we dare say, quality too) of menu---without the view. We could always count on out-of-town guests or in-town friends enjoying what they order at Salty's. 4. Service. Service varies, but we agree with Heidi S. in that sometimes we had necks stretched in all directions looking for missing waiter just to get drinks/something/the bill. We have never had a server/hostess who made our experience thoroughly enjoyable, unfortunately. Nevertheless the food makes up for it. That is...before we discovered Palisades---which had valet but also plenty of parking (for Sunday Brunch), almost immediate seating whether we have a reservation or not (never waited 15, even 10, minutes), great food (Sunday brunch included-you get the luau all-you-can-eat buffet bar AND a main entree plus coffee & other non-alcoholic beverages for under $30/person, and we'd say more but this is not a review for Palisades), consistently personable/pleasant/great service, and view. We started bringing guests and friends to Palisades instead. They have all LOVED their experience at Palisades. Eating at Salty's is an experience. Definitely recommended if you're a visitor or just haven't gone. Knowing what to expect ahead of time can probably make it a better experience. We'll probably come back (since we live in West Seattle) if they can accomodate the crowds better or improve service.

    (3)

  • Mei-I F.

    I haven't been to Salty's for about 20 years and I don't need to come back ever again. It was my cousin's first time to Seattle and my parents wanted to take him to dinner with views and yes you get one star for the stunning views and brunch extravaganza. It was unbelievable...as in I was so shocked I didn't even know where to begin with my judgemental thoughts because I thought Salty's was the IT spot and considered a special occassion place. Salty's is OLD, expensive with mediocre service and it was so damn loud I had to shout to carry a conversation. I couldn't get over how dated it was - right down to the menus. Dinner was equivalent to cafeteria food. If you wear anything other than jeans, fleece and sneakers, you are overdressed (okay this is Seattle, but come on!). Yup, it's a high priced Cheesecake Factory except the food is actually better at the Factory and half the price. My review means nothing to them because it's always crazy busy, but hey, for you Yelpers out there...RUN away from Salty's and hit the other fantastic restaurants in West Seattle. Or better yet, if you want great views/seafood or a brunch extravaganza - head to Ivar's Salmon House. If anything, stop by Salty's for a quick drink in their circa 1985 bar and soak up the views.

    (1)

  • Mangu C.

    Yea. The food here was incredible. We went here for brunch on a saturday and everything was excellent. However, a little on the expensive side but worth it.

    (5)

  • Allie H.

    I enjoy coming where when a special occasion warrants it. We've brought our families who are first time visitors to Seattle and they've enjoyed it as well. The seafood is fresh and well prepared, the views are gorgeous, and the service is great!

    (4)

  • Karen V.

    We went here for out of town guests. The view was great but the food was very marginal and amazingly expensive. The cheapest thing was $10.00 and most entrees were $34-40.00 (salad extra). I ordered seafood chowder which was more chowder than seafood and was lukewarm. In fact, everyone at the table complained of lukewarm food. The dessert was almost inedible and served with rock hard, stale cookies. View is nice but next time we would eat somewhere else and then take a stroll along the water. Way too expensive for what you get.

    (1)

  • errol c.

    ALL YOU CAN EAT SEAFOOD!! I've been here 4 or 5 times already. The service is smooth and friendly. Brunch is the time to go. they have an omelette service, all you can eat seafood, fondu, desserts, waffles, pancakes. The most desirable part is the donuts as you enter! It's a way to trick you so you can't eat as much, but that's why i take it home! i learned my lesson the first time!

    (4)

  • Cheryl M.

    I went to Salty's this past Sunday for brunch. When I first got to the table I caught the full view of the Seattle skyline and couldn't help but say out loud, "How pretty!!!" I was impressed by the buffet. Seafood with breakfast? I love shrimp and crab. I had loads of it. Yet, at some point, the crab got really, really salty and that's why I am knocking off a note. The other options of mini waffles and eggs benedict were very pleasing and I couldn't get enough of the fresh pineapple. This was a very filling meal so bring your appetite!

    (4)

  • Jeff A.

    Awesome Sunday brunch!!! I wish I could go there every day!

    (4)

  • Ryan P.

    The food is delicious and the view is spectacular (if you're fortunate enough to snag an outdoor table during the summer), so the hype and critical recognition surrounding Salty's is understandable.... if you're still living in 1998. Unfortunately, nothing much has changed at Salty's since then, except for perhaps the prices on the menu, which have reached ridiculous amounts. ($40-$50 for Sunday brunch, with a two hour table limit once you're seated??!! Who does that?!) Nowadays, especially in this economy, there are plenty of other great restaurants in Seattle that offer the same level of delicious cuisine and pleasant ambiance, but without the inflated prices or the hour-long headache of fighting beach traffic and finding a parking spot. Spare yourself the highway robbery and dine somewhere else. If the hype surrounding Salty's gets the better of you and you decide that you HAVE to attend one of their famous Sunday brunches, then my guess is that you are probably not from Seattle. To which I would then hapily offer this advice: "Bring your own doggie bag, girl, because when they boot you from your chair after two hours in order to accomodate the others waiting outside for your table, they will not let you take anything to go." (Even though the $50 you just dropped on your tab clearly seems to state otherwise!) Cheers!

    (1)

  • Rob S.

    Food was really good but pricey. The seared tuna is delish.

    (3)

  • Stella T.

    No comments on food since I have only been there for weekend buffet. I love the view and locations. A little bit spendy for me...:P

    (4)

  • Theodore B.

    this is a beautiful restaurant in west seattle right on the water. Accompanied by WA local Marco del fierro[boeing], he took me and houston friend mike puspos[PVAM RN student], for a great dining experience. They really have no dress code, as we were in jeans; but, I would suggest a coat and collared shirt. The restaurant is spacious and it have a great view of the seattle water night life. This place is more on the $$$ to $$$$ side, but it is worth every penny. They have a great bar selection and their dinner menu is superb.

    (4)

  • Jay M.

    I have lived in Seattle for 15 years and had never been to Salty's. I heard mixed reviews and never made it a priority to eat there over Palisade. A friend told me he had a few buy one, get one free coupons for their brunch so I couldn't pass it up. WOW, are they proud of their place. It was like $35 bucks for a buffet! I am not opposed to spending coin on food, I just expect a little more. The views are amazing and the food was good, just good. The crab was very good but the shrimp was kinda soggy. The salmon was WAY overcooked and very dry, ewwwww. The staff was nice but...I don't know how to say this without sounding snobby....they didn't fit the restaurant ~ stellar view + $$$$$ food (should) = top notch professional service. Overall it wasn't that bad. I think next time I will pass, even with a buy one, get one free coupon.

    (2)

  • Chung Y.

    Just the view of a late summer sunset is almost worth the price of admission by itself. I'd be perfectly happy eating a dirty water hot dog while looking out the window. My friends all had seafood, and from what bites I stole, it was very tasty. Clams with bread soaked in broth, cioppino, and a fried seafood sampler that came in a bucket bigger than most people's heads were all winners. Unfortunately, I broke my own personal rule and got steak in a seafood restaurant. My sirloin was dried out and sadly well done in some areas, but medium in others. I did like the mushroom and onion mix it came with, along with the sour cream-and-chive potato croquette. Overall a good experience just for the atmosphere and post dinner stroll along Alki. If I'm back in town I've got to try the brunch here that I keep hearing about ...

    (3)

  • Kim E.

    Salty's is one of those places I like to take out of town relatives to. They have pretty good food and awesome views. They do offer some outdoor seating if the day happens to be nice outside which makes the experience all the much better. Tip: You can get here from Downtown by taking the Elliot Bay Water Taxi, Salty's will comp the ride.

    (4)

  • Dylan M.

    This place is the best buffet ever all there food is great and tasty, there ham and steaks never get cold or distasteful. I really love the pasta counter it's just a guy making the pasta how YOU want it not already decided meals. This place is always good I know I'm coming back

    (5)

  • Steven S.

    Best buffet ever! The only one that competes with it is Mohonk mountain House in up-state NY. BTW, if your used to the free champgn, like in Portland, you have to purchase the bottles separatly, they don't come with the brunch buffet.

    (5)

  • Lorraine H.

    Wonderful food and exceptional service. Best brunch in the Northwest!

    (5)

  • Jill M.

    I felt it was over priced, the summer salad was very small and the service was just ok. The hard flat bread they give before your meal is disgusting. There's many other places worth spending your money at.

    (2)

  • Prem T.

    Yum. Great view of the the Seattle skyline, and great wine. Get the appetizer sampler, crab legs, and lobster tail!

    (4)

  • Methinks S.

    Hands-down, the most overrated restaurant in Seattle. There is nothing "premiere" about this place except the world-class prices. I live within walking distance of this place but you couldn't pay me to go there at this point. There is absolutely no reason to ever go to Salty's. If you believe they have the best seafood in Seattle, you are sheltered, friend. If you believe they are the classiest, you are too chaste in the ways of the world. As a fifteen year Seattle resident, former waitress, and food connoisseur, I can assure you all the hype about this place is unmerited. The decor is hideous Pacific Northwest. The service manages to be simultaneously snooty and trashy. The food is decent, but you could do much better. Almost everything about this place is a scam. For one thing, they have the single most forbidding happy hour experience I've ever had. They will not give you a happy hour menu if you sit outside and insist on reciting all the happy hour specials only if asked. Since when are menus rendered via oral tradition, at warp speed no less? I understand it's a fancy place, but it was also an empty place when I went there during the happy hour time period, and I'm a twenty percent tipper, so you could do worse right? So, that happened and then enough time elapsed that I forgot about it and once again allowed myself to fall under the blue Christmas lights ocean view spell of Saltys. I traipse down there with my boyfriend for dinner on a sunny Friday. The service could not possibly have been worse. It began when I asked what beers were on tap and our server Austin brought over a menu and read them out loud to me. Really? This is one of the nicest restaurants in Seattle and your menu presentation includes reading your five beers off to me? Then, when he returns with the drinks, he mixes them up. There are two people at our table. You couldn't get that right? Next came an expanded period of time, probably about 45 minutes, with no offer of water, no offer of bread. My boyfriend and I both order a half order of our meals, offered for a seemingly reasonable $20. "Great," we think. "We'll have a non-gargantuous meal, pay a reasonable price, enjoy the view and go home." Umm no. The size of the "half price" salmon was about the sliver I feed my cat under the table when I cook it at home. I ate the entire thing in about fifteen minutes and anyone who knows me will tell you I have a bird size appetite. My boyfriend's crab macaroni and cheese was a decent portion but tasted like macaroni mixed with soap. Remember that Citicard commercial where they go to the French food restaurant and then have to stock up on gas station munchies afterwards? Yeah, that was us. Last but not least, I have also attended their "iconic" brunch and it is also overpriced with offputting decor and service. Message to Tourists: If you are looking for a spectacular buffet brunch with a water view, try Palisade in Magnolia or Chinook's in Fisherman's Terminal. They are just as scenic, more delicious, and more affordable. Message to anyone wanting to enjoy the lovely Alki skyline: You are better off getting fish and chips at the crab shack down the street from Alki and having a picnic in the grass. That place is expensive too, but overall it will be a more pleasant, yummy experience. Message to anyone who just really longs to blow money on a great Seattle seafood restaurant: If you're having one of those days where you just want to blow a giant wad of money on some insanely decadent meal, go to Six Seven at the Edgewater. You'll still pay $17 for a single crab cake, but it will be the most mouthwatering morsel you've ever tasted. Also with it's luxe sexy rustic Pacific Northwest interior, low lit atmospheric bar cabanas, fun fabulous live music, and an incredible deck where you can feel the ocean spray of boats going by, it far exceeds the staring tin fish and overbearingly boring classical music cacaphony at Salty's. Whatever you do, do not go to Salty's. This place is one of the biggest cases of "The Emperor has no Elegance" I know of in Seattle, and I am eager to get the word out so others can avoid my terrible experiences.

    (1)

  • Niko M.

    Better hope you look rich or old because these guys won't give you the time of day if you are dressed in shorts and a t shirt on a 80 degree day. Not only were they snooty about the restaurant they also lied to our party and told us the patio doesn't open til 3 and they didn't do reservations for it, in which case we showed up at 3 and the patio was subsequently not able to handle our party anymore because the lady who answered the phone lied. Way to get and keep customers, even the valet guys were wondering why they had said what they did. If you go, make sure you're as snooty as they are and maybe that will work out better for you.

    (1)

  • Karen S.

    I wish I could review the food but our waiter Erick wouldn't allow us to order food... I told him I wanted a salad so he gave me one of my dining partner's salads without asking him. One of my dining partners wanted fish and chips with halibut but the waiter told him no because the halibut was too fresh. Long story short, I can't comment on the food because he never took our order. The service was unbelievably horrible. I would go back, I'd just steer clear of Erick.

    (2)

  • Kim T.

    I came here for dessert with a friend. I had to wait kind of long even though they weren't busy. They seated us right next to the door to the outside seating and it was freezing. The desserts took kind of long to come out. The restroom had a disgusting smell and didn't seem clean at all. Far inferior to the Redondo location. Definitely not worth the drive, we only stopped by because we were in the area and craving dessert, which tasted good. Just everything else was not up to par.

    (3)

  • Melissa S.

    I'm going to try to be honest, reflective, and self aware in this review. Blech!! Person answering the phone: Friendly and professional. It was my first time at this restaurant and when he asked 'is this for a special occasion?' I should have realized this actually meant 'unless its your birthday, you're stuck with the shit show of 80 year olds and children as far away from the windows as possible'. Stupid me simply said 'no, just lunch'. We wait just long enough for me to use the ladies room. Nice enough, and still has the old school ash trays in the bathroom. That still makes me giggle that people would sit on the toilet and smoke. We sit down and a server (not ours, a nice man named Lucio?) greets us. Three minutes later Lucio comes by and makes an excuse for our server to still not have greeted us, fills our water glass. Our server shows up and is nice enough and tries to be funny. Whatev. I'm a server too - charm them if you're late and at that point forward make sure you're extra attentive so they don't think it's them, just a slow start to the meal. No big. We order our drinks and they arrive relatively quick with our server. I ask if the two dishes we've chosen (crab mac n cheese w/ cesar and a prime rib dip with fries) are good or should we choose something else? 'Two of my favorites!' he responds. Our server has terrible taste in food. The cesar was pretty tasty. They use whole leaf romaine and their house dressing (which also is substituted for ranch, if you ask - potayto, potahto?) with grated parm and a lemon slice. The crab mac n cheese? Oh holy hell. It reminded me of catering food, honestly. The moodles were cooked pretty well but then it had a layer of crab meat sitting directly on top, with more parmesan and herbs crusted on top of the crab meat. Now, it's beautiful to look at (and The Dude even commented 'that's a lot of crab'), but eating it was impossible without eating one layer at a time. None of the individual layers would stick together so you either had a bite of noodle, or crab, or herbed cheese - but never shall the three meet. Er meat. Whatever. The sandwich I can only comment on after the fact as I just ate my half as a leftover. Greaseball central. Like, I actually feel nauseous. Food does not have to be loaded with fat to be good. Some grilled onions on top of quality prime rib is sufficient. The flavor should come from the au jus. Oh and let's talk about a surprise that was the au jus. Our server didn't pack the au jus!! WHAT IS THE POINT OF TAKING THE PRIME RIB DIP HOME THEN?! For the love of $%&*. Also, after the food was dropped, our server disappeared. And then when he did show, he only offered a refill on The Dude's drink, didn't even glance at me or my empty cocktail glass. (way to not upsale yourself) The fries and salad were the best part. Sadly. The bloody mary was pretty tasty too, and they had those yummy pickled green beans. Had I actually spent $30 on a sad little sliver of salmon on top of the uninspired rice I saw at the taple next to me, I would have probably wrestled the manager to the ground. I agree with whoever else said it, but this is the most uninpired, overpriced lunch I've ever had. And I've had them all. Why is this place so popular? The view is nice but it's not worth having to eat a gut bomb. Perhaps its just for retirees?? Bad business lunches with clients you don't actually like? No thanks. Will not be going back...

    (2)

  • Paul W.

    Summary: Great view, good brunch, good service, ok food but pricey. The brunch must be experienced at least once, and probably once in a while if you live there. Consider going for dinner if you will be billing your company and you want to impress corporate types with the view and excellent service. I have been to Salty's once for dinner (never again, as for the money you can do a lot better food) and several times for brunch. It is a fun social place for brunch. They have a very wide selection on their buffet, including raw oysters, crab legs, shrimp, salmon several ways, a number of interesting fried stuff and eggs, fruit, and the usual fancy brunch suspects like an omelet bar, waffle station, and even crepe bar. They also have a fairly wide pastry selection and my favorite (for fun not taste), a chocolate fountain which you can put fruit or tarts or generally whatever you want in . . . no body parts, unfortunately, it is a family place! Anyway, you wouldn't expect fine food on a buffet, so don't expect to be scooping yourself the best breakfast in Seattle here (go to Portage Bay Cafe for that). But for sheer decadence, a very wide selection at a large all you can eat buffet, fun with a group, and a little bit of a hefty price tag ($36 or something before drinks???) have fun at Salty's. Everyone should do it once in a while.

    (3)

  • Keith B.

    I will say that the view from this restaurant is as good as you will get anywhere. Amazing view of the sound, downtown Seattle, the needle, etc. That being said, it's pretty overpriced for the food you get, and the service isn't much. Our waiter didn't seem to know the menu at all, and couldn't answer basic questions, nor was he willing to check with the kitchen. I might give it another chance someday, but really, I doubt it's worth the drive or the money. I can always chill on the beach, get better food for cheap and not have to hassle the service.

    (2)

  • Roberta B.

    This place is fantastic! We love it so much we are having our wedding dinner here! We have been to both this Salty's and the one in Portland and the food is out of this world at both. The view at Alki Beach is far superior though. We have been very impressed with everything we've ever ordered and will continue to eat here as long as they are open! Service is fantastic, the staff is really friendly, and again, I can't say enough about the food! Do yourself a favor and eat at Salty's, you won't regret it!

    (5)

  • Rachel S.

    While exploring Seattle after a visit to UW, I had one goal on my mind- fresh dungeness crab. Dungeness Crab is one of my absolute favorite foods, but since I live in Texas the only time we get it fresh is if out relatives from the San Francisco Bay area over night us some... After reading a few reviews for Salty's I decided to give it a shot. Upon walking in I was immediately enamored with the tanks of live crab...NOM! I remember ordering a 5 pound crab, and both the waitress and my father being shocked after i devoured the whole thing. It was delicious! I also sat right along the windows, and the night time view of the skyline from across the bay was absolutely gorgeous.

    (5)

  • John D.

    Brunch remains good, don't get me wrong. HOWEVER, the dinner is rather sad given what Salty's used to put on. Just as there are good quality steak houses in the world that simply do a good honest top quality steak - there are good places to go for seafood, and once upon a time, Salty's was one of them. Sadly, the kitchen has been afflicted with the curse of foo-foo nouvelle cuisine - where style and uniqueness triumph over tradition, heartiness, flavor, and all too often common sense. The 83yo thought she was ordering a salmon dinner with salad on the side, with a second side of garlic mashed potatoes. What she got was a stack of the above, artfully resembling Mt. Rainier, with an odd sauce dribbling down the sides. Similarly, my order of a simple clam linguine with andouille sausage was acceptable - but utterly lacking in the garlic cream sauce to which I've become accustomed (and rather enthused about). Salty's dinners have gone from a series of solidly traditional upscale seafood offerings to misadventures in cutesy. One can but hope the restaurant lasts long enough, and is sustained by its' brunches, such that a sensible chef may be found.

    (2)

  • Eden R.

    I am probably the only Seattlelite who is so-so about Salty's. It seems like it needs an update on the interior, to me. Tonight at dinner they were playing musac in the dining room that was so loud, we sometimes had to wait for the break in songs to hear each other talking. Weird! And, the food is ok but overpriced and small portions. You know that chocolate fountain at the buffet? Well my 6 year old put his hand right into it (and of course we immediately got him out of there), and so did the 4 and 5 year olds before him.

    (2)

  • Kelly D.

    Yes it is overpriced- fortunately I was here for Seattle Restaurant Week and every dish was amazing. Granted they were traditional- I had coconut prawns, grilled cod, and creme brulee BUT it was the best coconut prawns I have ever had and the best creme brulee I'd ever had. The decor made me feel like I was in a Red Lobster but I didn't care because the view of Seattle is just breathtaking. I don't think I'd come back outside of restaurant week but my experience was pretty good.

    (3)

  • Ted D.

    Great value for crab! My wife and I enjoyed the dungeness crab. So much food and everything was well worth it. Good service while we were there. Seemed to be a great family restaurant.

    (4)

  • Elliotte B.

    Take this review with a grain of salt, as I have only been to this place for their brunch buffet, I can't really comment about the place's usual dining experience. "Buffet!?" You say, usually such a word brings to mind rows of sub par food with sneeze guards. At Salty's their Saturday and Sunday brunch buffet is the opposite, all amazing food served fresh! A ton of breakfast food, custom food such as crepes and pasta with chefs right there making it the way you want it, all types of seafood, and a bunch of desserts including a chocolate fountain in which you can dip fruit! I recommend you save plenty of room in your stomach, because once you get here you'll want to try so much of the amazing food you'll end up eating more than a couple platefuls of awesome cuisine! Not to mention the price for the buffet per person is about $30, and well worth it for the quality. I've done this for many years now, and every time I've gone the entire staff has been the most friendly, helpful and fast professionals I could hope for. Whether you're sitting outside or inside, this place has an amazing view looking out on the Sound and the Seattle skyline. Add to that complimentary valet service, amazing custom cocktails and often times a piano player providing ambiance, and you have a fancier, but really fun dining experience. DO THE BRUNCH BUFFET!

    (5)

  • Muriel M.

    Brunch, brunch, brunch, yum, yum, yum. Big plus for the view. :) Make sure you come hungry! Eggs benedict, waffles, pancakes, fresh oysters, salmon hash, a fantastic dessert spread (AND a chocolate fondue fountain! Marshmallows and strawberries, anyone?), and more.

    (5)

  • Carly L.

    Dear Salty's, I think you may be a little too big for your britches. Your view IS unbelievable, but don't think that should give you a sense of entitlement. My date and I went for a HH drink and a snack. You charge $4 for not even a pint of beer? $6 for 3 "world famous" coconut prawns? And the minute we looked finish, your servers handed us the check... then within a minute or two checked to see if had paid? Where was the attention during the meal? Salty's.... I wasn't that impressed. Don't let that view go to your head... but I think it may already have. Confidence is one thing, but cockiness is another. Sincerely, Carly L.

    (3)

  • Shirley Y.

    Right on the waterfront with gorgeous views of Seattle. Food was good. We ordered off the 3 for $30 May menu: coconut prawns, clam chowder, crab mac and cheese, salmon, creme brulee, white cake. Service was incredibly slow, but they were also super busy. Unusual for a Wednesday night? Who knows. Plenty of parking though. :)

    (3)

  • Brian P.

    We were here over the summer, and thought it was impressive. I am not a big fan of seafood, but our waitress convinced me to try the Blackened Halibut. I am so glad she did. If we come back to Seattle, we will be sure to make another reservation.

    (5)

  • Mike C.

    Everytime I try this place I am disappointed. The staff can be sloppy and too casual. Last time I thought I would start of with the calamary to have a simple dish to start the meal off right. It was tough and bland. One bite and I was done. My wait person replied when I said I didn't like it "Yeah they really mess it up sometimes." We went home and grilled a fresh sockeye instead of ordering dinner.

    (2)

  • Kiki M.

    My co-worker had her birthday dinner here. Being that I don't eat seafood and am cheap as all hell, I ate before I went. I had browsed the online menu and if I did decide to eat I would be reduced to ordering a $10 salad. Yeah, not going to happen. I can sort of tell why people come here. The view is spectacular and for the most part it is a nice resturant. I remember in high school many classmates came here before dances. This is the place you take your date to wine and dine, make a good impression, and hopefully get laid. When they become your significant other you take them here to apologize for upsetting them. Salty's is for the seafood lover. There are steaks available for you carnivores as well. The prices are insanely expensive. And as far as taste goes, there was a mixed reaction among my dining companions. Half were over the moon with their food, the other half were highly disappointed. Since I dined elsewhere beforehand, I was ready for dessert. Although I have never been a patron of Salty's, I have had the great pleasure of eating this white chocolate raspberry cake they have. It is the best cake I have ever had in my 25 years of life. I have never consumed a more moist dessert in my life. It melts in your mouth. Every year I get this cake for my birthday. Its become a tradition. I can't articulate well enough how delicious this cake is. This cake is the only reason Salty's is getting three stars. Salty's is alright. Go for a happy hour to get a taste for it then if you like it go all fancy like and bring a date for dinner. If you want to say "screw it", just go to eat the cake.

    (3)

  • Tarah M.

    Happy Hour here at Salty's is wonderful. If you pair the perfectly postcard view on a sunny day, with cheap eats and drinks, this place will rock your world. Unfortunately, when we were here recently, it was raining like crazy, but the view of Alki and downtown was still awesome. For HH, we munched on calamari which was perfectly fried and the accompanying sauce had a little kick. Fish and chips were pretty good too, though a bit greasy for my taste. Had a bite of their monster burger which was pretty tasty. Service was a bit slow even for the beginning of their Sunday afternoon HH, but granted, they were still wrapping up from their signature Sunday brunch buffet which I need to try. I've eaten dinner here a couple of times and have always been satisfied with their service and seafood. Will Yelp again when I try that spectacular buffet :).

    (4)

  • Cassie H.

    We have gone to Salty's several times, it is more or less our go to restaurant because it is guaranteed good food and a wonderful view. Dinner for Valentine's day was perfect. Dinner for out Anniversary was also perfect and the buffet for bunch is unheard of.

    (5)

  • Me J.

    fancy location. very pretty view.

    (3)

  • Tammy C.

    My 500th review is something very special to me, something close to heart, an event to mesmerize, a warm family style meal, a romantic brunch that was filled with love and laughter, and a restaurant to remember. We came to Salty's for the Valentine's Day theme brunch buffet. Salty's has the breathtaking waterfront view of Seattle. It gives you the serenity, a peaceful and calm sense. Sea gulls were flying or standing on a standing log, absorbing the wonderful sensation and overlooking the timeless horizon. It makes you want to enjoy life, to realize that there's more than work and errands in life, more than rushing somewhere or something, that you would want to stop for a moment, to reflect and to be awakened by the nature, to be surrounded by love and warmth. Service was fantastic with our group of 6. The servers kept coming around picking up dishes that were filled with shells of seafood. Servers at the buffet tables explained and described each dish as soon as you walk by and were very attentive with a friendly smile, but not intrusive. I love seafood, and this place is phenomenal-- while my guy's brother went on a few unbeatable plates of crab legs, I went on marching into the oyster lands, grabbing as many and as fast the server could crack open the excellent shells... and of course, the fresh taste prawns! The fantastic sirloin steak, beef with eggs, authentic Belgian waffles with raspberry sauce and the sweets (creme brulee, strawberry with a chocolate fountaion to dip, small spoon looking chocolates as well as a good variety of pies) were all my favourites! While this place is table-clothed and has a million dollar view, it welcomes families and has a very friendly atmosphere. They put lots of balloons and different decorations for Valentine's Day to make the restaurant more like a cozy party. They also have complimentary mini beignets in bags at the front as well as have them sprinkling around the restaurant to keep up your appetite while waiting either before or after the brunch, as well as during when you want some goodies with the coffee. And the bonus point is after the food, you can stroll along the beautiful harbour, listen to the seagulls flapping their wings, watching scuba divers having a fun time, kids playing, as well as seeing the love birds walking down the sandy area... Salty's is a place for everyone, whether you want a romantic place to share with someone, a lovely place to enjoy with close friends and family, or some fun time that will last you a long sweet memory to linger on and an unforgettable time to nibble on.

    (5)

  • Courtney M.

    Has a great reputation, and having lived in Seattle for 18 years (eek I'm getting old!) I was told I "had" to try it. Food was great - experience,...not so much. -Had a reservation for 2 - had to wait extra 15 mins. -Bread was late to arrive - actually came with our meal. +Snow Crab was delicious and HUGE portions +Pasta was yummy (Peas and crab carbonara -Pasta seemed a bit cold +Free piece of cake for my birthday -waited forever to get our check Not sure I'll be back.

    (3)

  • C F.

    Great location...amazing views...but the food is someting left to be desired. The coconut prawns tasted like old fryer oil. The calamari was luke warm and bland, the crab cake was decent. Entrees were all cold and flat in flavor. Crab legs cold and tasted as if they had been split and thawed with out being wrapped...dry and poor texture. The tres leche was dry! how is that possible by definition this is a very moist dessert! Server was friendly, but a little too busy to justify the auto gratuity...would have left more if she had at least checked back on us after entrees were dropped at the table. Overall very dissapointing.

    (1)

  • Karly B.

    This place has been a hit or miss with me. If I was coming here strictly for the spectacular view,it would get a 5 star review. I have never had a bad seat in the house and have always been able to see the skyline and watch the waves roll in and out. Simply gorgeous and romantic! However, the food and service has been everything from a 5 star to a 2. My birthday dinner in 2009 was a magical experience. Best waterfront seat, balloons at our table upon arrival. It's in December, so the Christmas lighting made everything cozy. We had an amazing server who was friendly (but not annoyingly so), fast, and helpful. I got the crab legs and they were wonderful! Drinks were prepared quickly and had a good amount of booze in them and the desert was lovely. This was my first experience and I was convinced this was THE place to always go for a celebration. Fast forward 2 years later. My husband and I have a child now... so getting out is RARE. We went to celebrate our anniversary while grandparents were in town. We were seated promptly, but pretty much ignored from that point on. Our waitress took the orders of everyone around us who had arrived much later, and didn't come over to us until I gave her the John Wayne stare-down. We ordered drinks and the 3 course meal... didn't receive our martinis until the appetizers were all but gone. Martini glass was barely filled with anything. Our entrees were passable but nothing to brag about. The desert was yummy, at least. We were never asked if we wanted more drinks... never had our water re-filled, and the server looked irked to even be there. The lighting also seemed MUCH dimmer than usual... probably to try and hide the fact that the drinks and food were pretty lame. All in all, a BIG disappointment for our first night out in 6 months....with a bill topping $100 with tax. *sigh* I will not be going back.

    (3)

  • Neety K.

    Loved the yummy brunch, me and my husband throughly enjoyed. If you are a seafood lover, this place is def. worth going to.

    (5)

  • X P.

    What is it with Seattle's view restaurants that so few are worth eating at? Salty's has the view, but the value and quality are not there. We dined there last night on a gift card. It was not our first visit but it was the first visit in several years. We paid $16 for a "small entree" of about 5 "chicken-fried oysters." The oysters were indiscernible inside the breading. It was a dish of pure nothing. There were no sides served with this "entree," which far less food than you get at Happy Hour in most places. For $28, the full-size Captain's Platter entree also had no sides unless you count the two olives on a stick that stuck out the top of a cone-shaped bowl. Again, this should have been an appetizer, not an entree, though it was the lowest price entree, most of which are $40 and up. Will avoid coming back here again.

    (1)

  • Andy A.

    Sunday brunch is GREAT! Its expensive but for the amount of seafood you will consume... it will talk the place of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

    (5)

  • Maya M.

    Tonight I was suprised by my family for my birthday. We were picked up in a strech limo from my hotel and taken on a nice night drive which brought me to Salty's. That alone had me amazed at the level of customer service. Once I was there I was seated at a table by the window which overlooked the water and the city of Seattle. I had the pan seered Halibut and a small cup of the chowder. Everything was perfect. The fish was so fresh and the flavour was rich and full of character. The chowder was of the highest quality I have ever had and to top it all off they brought me and my family peices of white chocolate cake for my birthday. The waitress was nice and was very helpful and the limo driver was very kind as well. This helped make my birthday great! Highly recomended, I got no complaints about this place!

    (5)

  • Chau D.

    I love coming here for Brunch with my family or with my girlfriends. Seriously, nothing better then being with a bunch of people you love and being around good food. If you're lucky you'll sometimes get a seat with a killer view of the water. Salty's is one of the best places for a buffet brunch. I love the raw oysters, all you can eat crab legs, the waffles that melt in your mouth, and their dessert selection. I'm not big on sweets but there's something about the cakes they have out that make me want to eat it all. If you're not big on cakes then there's always the chocolate fountain. Don't forget to order a Mimosa or a Bloody Mary while you're here. Salty's brunch I heart you!

    (5)

  • Chet F.

    Did someone say Hog Trough? Wow, does this place do it right with the brunch buffet or what?!?! Well, maybe you don't know this already since you are reading my review right now. So listen up; they have a sick amount of food for you to choice from. Whatever your vise is, they have it in a big pile or sitting on a sterno somewhere. All the shellfish you could eat, plus a pasta bar, mac and cheese that rivals Beechers, breakfast food out the whazzz. Bacon, bacon, and more bacon that you can dip into the chocolate fountain :) I feel like I was on drugs while there, I can't quite remember the details but I know I had a good time. Food coma! It was the highest quality food that I have eaten off of a buffet, they are proud of it $$$, and the place has one of the most amazing views that any restaurant has in (West) Seattle. FYI: the mimosa's are not included in the price, you have been warned! Would receive 4 stars if the price was a tad lower.

    (3)

  • MonicaB C.

    My husband and I celebrated our anniversary last night. Salty's was recommended by a co worker to be the best place in Seattle to dine. Well I must say this place was horrible. I can't believe we spent $25.00 on Mac and cheese. The wine was watered down. My husband got the overpriced fish an chips for $28.00. The fish was not seasoned, it was bland. We get better food and drinks at Applebee's. I will say this, the staff was very professional and friendly. We also got a free slice of cake.

    (1)

  • Sylvia I.

    Great brunch and prime location. We were able to sit outside on a gorgeous, sunny day. The all-you-can-eat buffet may seem pricey ($38.95/person) but worth it. We also took our time and ended up staying almost 3 hours! Brunch menu includes Dungeness crab, shrimp, oysters, blackened salmon, fruit crepes, Belgium waffles, kielbasa sausage, poached king salmon, marinated and grilled salmon...the list goes on and on. Here's a hint - if you want a crab crepe, don't use the crab pieces at the crepe station. Take a plate of crab legs and make a plate of crab pieces yourself, then bring that plate to the cook. Then ask to saute with garlic...delicious!

    (4)

  • Dietrich H.

    I had tons of fun at Salty's. It's situated on the waterfront and lays claim to one of the best views of the Seattle skyline. It's awesome, we sat by a window and out on the patio for about 15 minutes admiring the view while nursing our drinks by the bar. The crowd seems kind of frat-ish, upscale-ish. I more of a low-key kind of guy, and Salty's didn't really strike me as that kind of place. It was crowded and loud, but I wasn't turned off by the whole thing. The decor is seafood oriented of course, with plastic fish and fish hooks and fishing signs hanging all over the place. The service is real friendly and offer up good recommendations. Not extraordinary, but perfectly fine for a busy place like this. Now, on to the food. Great stuff I'd have to say. My family started off with a whole bunch of things, but I really only remember having the chowder (nice and creamy, not too salty, lots of seafood bits shoved in there) and the steamed clams (I love steamed clams, it'd have to be pretty freaking terrible for me to say I didn't like them... Salty's were very very good). For the entree, I had their special, which was a grilled copper river salmon. It's in season, and these particular salmon is a little fattier and tastier than others. Good flavor, well done, I was pretty happy with it. I'm never really enamored with grilled salmon, but I did like eating this one. My wife had the smoked salmon, which wasn't as good, but decent still. I prefered mine. The best part for me by far was the desert. When they say it's the best chocolate cake in Seattle, it's no joke. It's freaking tasty. It's moist, not too sweet, and it's not too heavy. Save room for it, it's the best.

    (4)

  • John E.

    My last review of Salty's was so harsh, I was contacted by a manager there who then offered a $50 gift certificate to try them again. So last week we decided to have dinner there. The service was improved, mainly because we had a different waiter. In fact, the service was spot on. We also ate safer choices (deep fried calamari and ceaser salad) to avoid any thing that required complicated preparation. The calamari was pretty good. Biut when I went to pay with the gift card, the waiter and then the manager came to our table asking about how much was on it and who I got it from. Apparently, it was never activated. After explaining it received it due to a complaint on Yelp, they then seemed to believe me. But it was quite embarrassing having the other tables overhear me explain that I wasn't trying to skip the bill. I swear to God, if they did not accept the gift card, I would have taken them to court for the losses and would have made it my mission in life to let everyone know. I still do not recommend them and will never go back. Unless they are sold and not be Salty's anymore.

    (2)

  • Van C.

    Service: OUTSTANDING! Our server was extremely cool and understanding of the whole Valentine's Day ordeal. She was extremely busy as the place was packed but took the time to be friendly and even offered to take pictures for us. View: Lovely. You can see the water and Downtown Seattle in the background including the Space Needle. Food: Too bad I can't rave about the food. Appetizers was okay. King crab leg was okay. Nothing special. I liked that there was crab meat on the filet mignon but the meat missed the mark on flavor and tenderness. And the fried chicken sucked really bad. The skin was soggy and the meat was dry with no flavor whatsoever. Everything else was okay. Dessert was unique but I wouldn't order it again. Price: Waaaaaay over priced for average quality food but what can you expect during VDay weekend. The wait for everything was also painful. But understandable.

    (3)

  • Andrew M.

    As a graduation gift my parents brought my girlfriend and me to Salty's. It was one of my last days in Seattle after living there for 4 years. Going to Salty's was definitely a great way to go. Our table had a beautiful view of the whole Seattle skyline, as do most tables but I thought ours was extra-ordinary. The service was fantastic, making spot on recommendations for everything. We had so delicious calamari and ahi tuna as an appetizer. I then enjoyed the surf and turf (filet mignon and lobster tail). Absolutely fantastic. My girlfriend had a shrimp pasta dish that was also spot on. My parents also enjoyed sea food dishes but the exact ones escape me at the moment. Nonetheless the ambiance, food, and service all made this evening an amazing graduation gift.

    (5)

  • Thanh H.

    Here's what I'll recommend: *Cabernet Sauvignon -Chateau Ste Michelle, Indian Well, Columbia Valley 2006 *Mussels, opted for this appetizer without the clams. I feel in love with mussels (or mussels from Vancouver) a few months ago so figured Seattle wouldn't disappoint. The arugula pesto broth is nice compliment. Excellent waterfront view, seems as though there's not a bad view anywhere in the restaurant (unless you're not facing outside, then just settle for the reflection on the mirrors!).

    (4)

  • Tawny P.

    O.M.G.!!!! Can you say GORGEOUS! The view is SPECTACULAR!!! It is totally romantic!! I would LOVED to have went on a date here! The food is great! and so is the service our waiter was nice and was on it :) he even gave us a free desert that was really nice of him, because he didn't have to. I think his name was Ron maybe you should ask for him to be your waiter lol. we tiped him good he deserved it!! A+ on this restaurant!! They have a banquet room downstairs too incase you want to book anything.

    (5)

  • Alden G.

    Salty's is a great, great way to watch the sun set on Seattle. If you can sit on the deck, it makes an evening to remember. Every time I've gone the food has been excellent; excellent selection of Williamette Valley Pinots from Oregon. Fun place.

    (4)

  • YOUMETHEM Y.

    I arrived for a work banquet dinner in the Alki Room which is located below the actual restaraunt. The view, as always of the Ferry's gliding by, the Seattle City lights and the sea-lions playing in the water is spectacular and this location is chosen for just that for visiting clients. The waitstaff was very attentive, bar server was quick to pour and the buffet food was amazing, Caesar salad with super crisp romaine, the most delicious scalloped potatoes I have ever tasted, fresh vegetable lasagna which heaping amounts of melted cheese and flavorful saucel, carved rib roast...I was told was perfectly cooked, Grilled jumbo asparagus in a taragon sauce, Wild Salmon, fresh fruit. rolls ,soft butter. Delish. It is missing ONE star because of one small thing.There is an unusual moldy, icky smell downstairs. Only downstairs. Its in the banquet rooms, the bathrooms, you can catch a smell of it as you come down the stairs and you try to forget about it while you are enjoying yourself. Food/Service/Atmosphere AMAZING!

    (4)

  • Trish Q.

    I don't understand how Salty's can have the location they do and be sooooo lame. I think Salty's needs new management, their happy hour prices do not make a girl very happy. Their food is not that great although I have heard their brunch is good. If you want the crowd to come Salty's you need new management, start having happy hours that reflect the fact that you want people to stay, no $14 happy hour dishes. And please get new chef's, there is no excuse for the food you are serving. Also get a better salad selection, one beet, one caesar and a dinner does not a restaurant make. You are supposed to be a seafood restaurant so how about getting creative and putting together oh hmmm let's see how bout a Seafood salad. I think that you think you are in the same game with Anthony's and Daniels but really the crab cakes were dry and over cooked in fact I took one bite and thought nope not good,. The calamari was good though so I will give you props on that. The service was good. Your prices just don't reflect your food. Too much fried food not enough good whole dishes. I can cook a vandekamp dinner and throw a $20 price on it but come on I expect more. If you want to turn your restaurant around think of your bread and butter customers and design your meals around them. If you grill it they will come!

    (1)

  • Tara L.

    As soon as we got off the plane, we headed to Salty's to meet up with some friends for brunch. They had requested a table overlooking the water, and we had to wait 20 minutes past our reservation to get the table, but it was a great view. Our waiter was very friendly, but from what I could see, he was seated with about 10 tables so we didn't get a lot of face time with him. We were there for the buffet, so at least we didn't have to wait for our food. Beverages, on the other hand, took some time. He never forgot, but he was just simply overloaded. This seems to be a common complaint. On to the buffet - I have never seen such tasty goodness in my life! I am not a huge seafood lover, so I was a little concerned that there would be enough variety for me. But man! There was!! Some of my favorite things included a very tasty potato, onion, pepper hash, a rather dry cinnamon roll (the only thing I didn't love), an amazing apple dumpling, huge, delicious strawberries, tasty pineapple, good bacon, yummy sausage, wonderful salmon, and a knock-you-on-your-ass mimosa with grand marnier floater! Woooow!!! I loved it!

    (4)

  • Andrew H.

    It was months ago that my wife joined her family for a late morning brunch at salty's. And as I sat in my office at work, pictures and texts boasting an epic buffet complete with a bloody mary bar started overwhelming my phone. Needless to say jealousy immediately set in. Well today I was redeemed! Friendly and complementary valet services start and end this experience. Fair scones and coffee in the wait area were perfect for my little girl and 9 month prego wife. The selections were as expansive as I had hoped and yes the bloody Mary bar was awsome. The service staff were all very friendly and there were definitely a lot of them. My only critic is with our server, while personable and professional. Our overall service was very slow. 2 1/2 hours total. After ordering our drinks we waited close to 20 min for them to arrive. Refills were on point but at the end we again waited longer them I would have liked to receive our bill and then to get our payment processed and returned to us. Not enough to put a damper on our experience and again the friendly valet attendant left the friendly service and tasty treats at the forefront of our Memory.

    (4)

  • Chris H.

    The parents took me and the girlfriend to Salty's on Alki for sunday brunch. This wasnt my first time here and it wont be my last. They have a great selection of fresh items from fruit and pastries to seafood, pasta and egg/crepe bar and a giant table full of all sorts of tasty desserts. The food is pretty good for a buffet, although I cant stand eggs benedict that have been sitting around in a warming tray. The variety of breakfast potato's I tried were all a little mushy from the steam circulating around them, but were still pretty flavorful. The salmon hash had an overwhelming fishy aroma and flavor and my mom had to spit out a rotten mushroom from their marinated mushrooms. Service was outstanding even if a little slow with the drinks. I love the view from their dining area, even if you cant really enjoy it because of all the hubbub going on all around the place. It gets pretty noisy in here and you might find yourself talking over others just to be heard by those at your table. I do love Salty's but really prefer Palisades sunday brunch because of the slightly higher quality and more relaxed atmosphere.

    (4)

  • Man E.

    Positive - Great views of the city from across Elliott Bay. Great appetizers perfect for happy hour or afternoon cocktails Negative- overpriced for average food and small portions by similar restaurant standards. Service is inconsistent. Sometimes good service often poor service. This mainstay of Seattle it probably best for out of towner business lunch when Salty's has adequate wait staff. Many enjoy the $40.00 Sunday buffet personally I can't eat that much that early but if you can go for it.

    (3)

  • Angela S.

    I'm a vegetarian, but I had an out-of-town guest visiting, so I took him there (along with my boyfriend) for lunch. I was sick and didn't have much of an appetite, and they were kind enough to serve me the kid's menu macaroni and cheese, which was pretty good and only $6. (I couldn't even finish it... I think it was about the size of a normal serving of macaroni and cheese for me.) The boys loved the seafood, though. The spinach and artichoke and crab dip thing was a real winner, evidently, and my boyfriend got a huge metal martini glass-shaped monstrosity full of fried things, which pleased him. My friend got the fish and chips, which were evidently good. And, of course, the view was totally amazing. We went at 12 on a Monday and the restaurant was mostly empty, so we got some nice seats. Pretty cool.

    (3)

  • C K.

    My review is specifically for the brunch. If you're planning to go here, you've no doubt already heard how amazing it is, so I'm going to skip all my praise and go straight to the helpful stuff: Getting your money's worth at Salty's requires preparation, determination--a strong sense of mission. Are you going to rise above the challenge and eat a cornucopia of delicious sea food? Or are you going to strike out after clumsily stuffing yourself with nonessential waffles? A rookie mistake is to fill your plate with starches--especially ones that are ordinary. First you need to consider: why are you going to Salty's? Are you going there for pancakes? Probably not--you can get those anywhere. Determine what is special to you about the buffet and set your target. SURVEY all stations before committing something to your plate. After you have set your goals, the next course of action is to TAKE IT SLOW. Don't shock your stomach with quick, forceful ingestion. Instead, let the food make its way through you gently, lovingly. As you reach the end of your meal, you will consider dessert. Right? Wrong. Forget it--these pastries are subpar. Many of the cakes taste no better than a Betty Crocker mix. Drop dessert and go back to the seafood. You have now reached the end of your brunch journey. At this point you may be on the verge of a food coma. Make sure that one of the members of your party has eaten somewhat moderately so that he/she can drive the rest of you home safely. Alternatively, consider a walk along Alki beach, fatty!

    (5)

  • Chris B.

    It's a big one. My mom was turning the big 7-5 years old and I wanted to take her to a place she'd wanted to go for a while -- Salty's. Three quarters of a century-- that's a long time. I mean, that's a REALLY long time, so I wanted to be sure that we went somewhere special, at least for her. I requested a table with a nice view for her birthday, and that's just what we got -- a table right on the water overlooking that incredible Seattle nighttime skyline. We really are lucky to live in such a beautiful city. My mom noticed red and green balloons attached to the table, and asked me if they had already prepared for her birthday (which was on January 11). I was a little embarrased to have to tell her that "no", they were there for the way past due christmas season. Looking around, there were still gold trees up and baloons all over. Very festive, but somehow tacky, especially considering Christmas was nearly 3 weeks past already. Maybe I should have told mom that "yes" I had the restuarant decorated just for you -- you know, for extra brownie points, and to insure she doesn't write me out of her will -- not that I'm getting anything, anyway. Ok, I guess you want to hear about the food. The seafood chowder is very good. Mom got the crab cocktail, which was very meaty, as it should be for $15. She got the daily three-course special which included cod topped with cranberry and almonds. She also got the chowder, and a peppermint sundae for desert (this was very tasty, in a little kid kind of way, with chunks of peppermint over homemade peppermint ice cream and hot fudge -- very tasty). They brought us an additional, free white chocolate cake to celebrate my mom's birthday, which was also creamy and sweet -- mom loved both. I ordered the "choice" quality rib-eye (they also have some "prime" quality steak options for at least $10-$20 more). Salty's menu states they can prepare any steak cut with any of the preparations. But I chose to go with the recommended rib-eye preparation of the blue cheese sauce over asparagus and risotto, and added a side of 1/2 lb/ crab for $15. The crab was a nice touch, but the steak was a little too cooked for the medum rare I asked for, and the sauce was tooooooo, I don't know the word, too processed? And the flavor of that sauce overpowered the otherwise flavorful steak. The Pinot Noir recommended to us, was inexpensive enough ($35 bottle -- good deal for an "upscale" restaurant), but really was not that great, and certainly not paired at all with our meals. Still, our waiter made sure my mom was happy, chatted her up in a nice way, and went with her crazy humor, even when her humor wasn't spot on. I really appreciated how flexible and fun he was. My water ran out early on, however, and was not refilled. Ok, I keep going back and forth of positives and negatives -- truth is, for my Mom it was a dream come true (I should have taken her here sooner), and I could see Salty's being the special occasion place of choice for an older crowd, or a much younger (under 30) crowd. For the rest of us 30-60 crowd, there are much more sophisticated choices if you take your food more seriously. Still, I appreciate Salty's for somehow delivering a nice, competent experience when it counts, and if you let it be what it is -- an imperfect restaurant with ok food wrapped up in a fine dining package. Oh, also, the brunch really is great, if you can handle the price and the crowds. PROS: Great for older and younger crowds for special occasions. Fantastic view! Competent, friendly wait staff. CONS: Don't expect fine dining here -- go to Daniel's, the Brooklyn, or Flying Fish for more seriously prepared food.

    (3)

  • Sarah C.

    Sunday Brunch review: OMG. It is a circus in there...it is the largest brunch buffet I have ever been to. And it's overwhelming what to put in our plate, how to prioritize what you want to eat first! There was a bit of a wait, but there were fresh hot fair scones & coffee available in the front waiting area. The buffet had good selection of seafood, breakfast items, pasta & omelette bar, fresh waffles & mini pancakes, dessert bar with a chocolate fountain. And it was $40/pp....plus paying for additional beverages. That was a bit hard to swallow. Doesn't seem as bad when it's dinner - but for breakfast? Contemplated about giving 4 stars - but personally, I'm a little bit over buffets - esp. after the overeating & gross feeling of unzipping your pants. Actually, some ppl love that- it's mission accomplished! But i'd rather enjoy and savor!

    (3)

  • Katherine F.

    Best Seafood Sunday/Saturday brunch EVER. Wonderful views, great service... a bit pricey...nice piano music in the background. This place is fun to go to and worth the price when you feel like splurging on some fresh seafood, plus other types of foods as well. There is no place like it except maybe in Vegas without the views or service. -1 star for price.

    (4)

  • Amy C.

    I've been to Salty's more than just a few times and I have to say, I've had exceptional service every time. The food was well prepared, the drinks are absolutely delicious and the cheesecake for dessert is absolutely to die for! What I ordered: Frozen mango mimosa (Careful with this one, so delicious, you'll have a hard time stopping at one or two!) Cold starter - Different appetizers including oysters to king crab legs. Seafood chowder with king crab legs - Oh my goodness, I was in heaven! Surf and turf - My filet mignon was cooked perfectly! And the lobster was so fresh and delicious! White Chocolate Grand Marnier Cheesecake - Cheesecake fans, prepare to meet your match made in heaven...

    (4)

  • Byoung Kyu S.

    Went here for the Saturday Brunch. The view is spectacular. Service was impeccable. It's not cheap ($38.95/person) but not ridiculously overpriced. The price includes juice (apple, orange, or pineapple) and coffee. There is plenty to choose from at the buffet bar. I mostly ate seafood (steamed clams & mussels, dungeoness crabs, freshly shucked oysters, smokes salmon, etc...). I also loaded up on some of the fried seafood medley. Definitely save room for dessert. Might be the best dessert spread I've seen. They even had a chocolate fountain. Valet parking is complimentary.

    (4)

  • Mimi L.

    As an out-of-town'er, I'd definitely say bring your out-of-town friends to Salty's for Sunday brunch. I've been to Seattle 3 times and Salty's is one of the few restaurants my friends and I can remember (lots of good food, but not necessarily as memorable). You get great food and great picture opportunities. I've tried lots of buffets all over and this is one of the best! I love the spread of breakfast foods (eggs, crepes, pastries, pancakes) along with fresh lox and oysters on the half shell. And save room for the desserts!

    (5)

  • Heather B.

    I had a business lunch here in June, and the overall experience was excellent. Our service was prompt and the views of the city from our booth were amazing. I am not normally a huge fan of hamburgers, but even I loved the one that I had and would order it again. Prices are on the high side, but it's an upscale place, so that's to be expected. I'm looking forward to going back and trying one of their buffets in the future, but haven't had a chance to get back over to ALKI yet. Definitely check them out if you have a special event. Price might be on the high side, but the service, view and food are worth it!

    (4)

  • Me H.

    I do enjoy Salty's brunch and use to love their happy hour too but not anymore. I went the other day while an ex-roommate was in town. Years ago we'd sit outside enjoy one of Salty's cocktail and she'd enjoy their coconut-flaked tiger prawns while I enjoyed what ever it was that tickled my fancy that day. Since she's moved I haven't been to Salty's happy hour in the summer so I was a bit shocked when I showed up and asked if happy hour was outside and they said no. What's up with that people when you have a nice patio why not let people enjoy happy hour out there?!?! Anyways we decide to sit inside we both ordered the Pomegranate Fizzzz, I'm still on a champagne cocktail kick. For $6.00 it was ok but it wasn't happy hour ok at $6.00 for a happy hour cocktail. For food we decided to start with her favorite the coconut-flaked tiger prawns when the order arrived we both looked at each other in shock and busted out laughing. The order came with three coconut-flaked shrimp not prawns and yes you read that three, 3, tres, trois, drei, tre, shrimp not six to eight prawns like it use to be but three tiny shrimp that's all for $7.25. We questioned the waiter and as long as he's worked there that's the size of the cafe/happy hour order. We laughed some more than asked for our check. I guess either Salty's is in a recession or there is a prawn shortage that I'm not aware of. Salty's 1 star for your happy hour/cafe food, I still love your brunch unless you really are having a recession and you've increased the price even more and limit the amount of food people can take.

    (2)

  • John L.

    Oh man! Those two words pretty much sums up my experience. Let's recall the highlights: 1) Complimentary valet so there is no need to fight over parking space. 2) The view is spectacular. We had a great view of downtown Seattle from our table and we weren't even close to the window. 3) Cinnamon sugar dough nuts get the digestive juices going. 4) The Food. My family and I went for a Sunday brunch buffet and the place was packed. Definitely have to wait in line for the good stuff. And by "the good stuff", I mean oysters, steamed shrimp, crab legs, and smoked salmon. The rest of the selections are awesome but don't fill up on typical brunch options like omelette station, bacon, sausage, etc. For $45+, you better get your hard earned $$$s worth. And before I forget, please leave room for dessert. Trust me, you'll thank me later. Enjoy!

    (5)

  • Kari K.

    Not that impressed! Great wine list and very unique menu items, however, they apparently ran out of king crab legs and half oysters at 7:30pm. What's up with that???

    (3)

  • Eliza J.

    Top notch view. It just doesn't get better. The staff is phenomenal and are really helpful in offering suggestions on wine or appetizers. The Sat/Sun brunch is worth it ten times over, I will eat my weight in crab legs, with just enough room left for the dessert trays and a few freshly made crepes. I have a wonderful experience every time I visit!

    (5)

  • Stephen W.

    My former mother-in-law's name is Joy. It's not uncommon for evangelical Christian parents to name their children after one of the fruits of the Holy Spirit enumerated in St. Paul's Epistle to the Galatians . It's uncommon for the selected name to be so wide of the behavioral mark that people express saucer-eyed astonishment at learning it. The fact that I blundered into this marriage, particularly after meeting Joy, is a mystery that gray hair and occasional bouts of sobriety have not made any less opaque to me. She is everything that could cause a boy's discarded religious upbringing to back up on him in a septic surge of bile. A Pecksniff Christian fundamentalist who, to borrow from Lord Byron, "got herself fitted out for a new Bible every quarter." Grasping. Litigious. Tight-fisted. When her daughters, struggling young mothers, found themselves in embarrassed circumstances, they appealed to her, and she loaned them small amounts of money with street-parade fanfare, then made them pay by calling noisy attention to their improvidence at family gatherings. I used to joke that the only thing she'd imparted to them freely was her own insouciant disregard for the value of a post-secondary education. When my former sister-in-law Kim moved to Texas, she lacked the credit to buy the house she wanted. Joy loaned her the money for her second mortgage on the condition that Kim not claim the mortgage interest on her tax return. Joy did not intend to claim the interest as income. And so, in a single, tidy and unscrupulous transaction, Joy managed to chisel both her daughter and the United States government. Relying on languid brushes with the Bible and liberal helpings of the soul-butter dispensed by the most outrageous mountebanks on the Trinity Broadcasting Network, Joy stitched together a crazy-quilt theology directed to a single goal: to render your reasons excuses, and her excuses reasons. So, for example, had you told Joy that you had a sense of abandonment arising from the fact that you were actually abandoned at a tender age, she'd have automatically accused you of "making excuses", even if you related this fact merely in passing and in the context of a conversation in which you were not trying to excuse anything. Conversely, the fact that Joy was a a Jabba-the-Hut-sized glutton who stopped masticating only long enough to dispense venom was attributable to her under-performing thyroid -- end of discussion. Joy admits proudly that as a young woman, the only degree she'd ever wanted was an "MRS" degree. She held out for an uxor, never once tempted to settle for more. She met one -- Terry. Terry is a very nice guy. So nice that every time I'm tempted to pity him for the second death of living with a woman like Joy, I must remind myself that he made his bed, not just once, but every day for forty years. Before he retired, he was a salesman, and he had that salesman's high-energy, hand-pumping, Zig Ziglar demeanor. But unlike Zig Ziglar, or almost any other salesman I've ever met, Terry not only took no for an answer; he took it very hard, which made him the unlikeliest salesman in the world. The only thing that drove him to persevere despite permanently bruised feelings was the certainty that even if he were fired on the most spurious pretext, the fat Baptist termagant with whom he shared a bed would publicly shame him. And, sure enough, when he was dismissed, she did, cruelly and repeatedly and publicly, in weird, noisy, opera bouffe episodes in which tears spilled from her eyes, and she spread her hands to the heavens and asked God, who never answered in my hearing: "WHY AM I THE ONLY PROVIDER FOR THIS FAMILY?" This went on until the day that he won his age discrimination suit against the company that had let him go. It's little wonder that all Joy's daughters married men that were a little harder to keep on the chain. It is quite a wonder that my ex-wife, despite such a dam, is an even tolerably nice woman. But she really is. By now, you're probably beginning to sense that I'd like to dispatch Joy to a ring of hell that hasn't even been trenched yet. And you may be wondering too what any of this has to do with Salty's. Well, I'll tell you. On the day that I married my ex-wife, the usually impecunious in-laws surprised the world by treating the whole family to dinner at Salty's. I think it only fair that you suspect, and that I acknowledge, that the fifteen hundred or so rounds that I later went with this tub-thumping Gorgon may well have tainted my view of Salty's. I do seem to remember that the clam chowder was a charming concoction, rich and thick, with a hint of red wine. But on the two occasions that I've visited since, I've walked away with that sort of palate-amnesia you get when you've had a truly nondescript meal. On a pretty day, you'd do better to pack a picnic basket and grab your lover and go dangle your legs over the sea-wall.

    (3)

  • Justin F.

    We always try to take our out of town guests here. We/they love the view. And the food is always great. I love seafood and that is what they do best. Don't know what else to say but we will be back soon.

    (5)

  • Michelle M.

    Great view! Brunch was $38.50 per person, but there was a lot of good food. Our waiter was very nice and helpful. We took his advice and started slow and focused on the fresh seafood. The king crab legs are great. I also really liked the fried shrimp, scallops, and calamari. The pasta station special was shrimp ravioli...very tasty! Hubby and pal said the mac&cheese with sausage was "off the chaaaaaaaaaaaain." They also had savory crepes (chicken in mushroom sauce) and said those were good too. I thought I couldn't take another bite, but managed to have some flan and cream puffs (YUM). All of the desserts looked really good. On our way out we also grabbed some fresh powdered donuts for the road. The donuts were fantastic. I would go back just for those little suckers. I can't wait to take our family and friends there (plus we got a $10 coupon off our next meal. expires in dec).

    (5)

  • Dean W.

    So...I really like Salty's. It's one of my favorites. The view is awesome, and the food is really quite good, but I think the thing I want to mention is dessert. It's all baked on site, and always amazing! Everyone says to try the brunch, but I've only been for dinner so far. Maybe one of these days.

    (4)

  • L C.

    i went here for a rehearsal dinner, and was very impressed. the appetizers were fantastic, as was my steak. i dont know how much it cost, so i cant say whether the view is worth the price, but wow, what an amazing view. also, we took a water taxi over here from downtown, which was awesome. sure it may be touristy, but if you're a tourist and want a great view and great food, this is your place.

    (4)

  • Robert M.

    Look, I can't in my right mind give any buffet more than a 3 rating...because no matter how good it is, after all, it is a buffet. A buffet it was though. We lucked out and got a seat right on the window, and the view itself deserves a star. I've read many complaints about the service, but I didn't experience that at all. Service was quick and friendly. Drinks were refilled before we could gulp down half of it, plates were cleared for our next round, service was really top notch. Lots of buffet selections for this Sunday morning, and I took advantage of the crab legs. I felt this was the value, hit them where it hurts! Hits and misses throughout, but sample as you may and save room for the many desserts. Great place to bring a tourist...like me. Loved the whole vibe of Alki Beach/West Seattle.

    (3)

  • Kari O.

    I've been to Seattle several times for work-related trips, and always try to fit in a dinner at Salty's if I can. On the last trip, my co-worker and I were entertaining a client who was completely unfamiliar with the area. My suggestion for dinner? Salty's of course! Several hotels downtown are considered "preferred hotels" by Salty's. If a guest, simply ask concierge to make a reservation for you and let them know you would like to be picked up in the limo. Salty's will send a complimentary limo to your hotel to not only pick you up, but also give you a bit of a "tour" on the drive to the restaurant. I think the driver has been the same every time I have visited - and he's a completely sweetheart. A heads up - even though the transportation is complimentary, please do tip the driver. He definitely earns it. :) Once there, the driver will escort you in and check to make sure if your table is ready. If you make your reservation enough in advance, they will usually do their best to reserve a table with an incredible, unblocked view. My clients were incredibly impressed with the beautiful, twinkling Seattle skyline across Elliott Bay. No other place in the city can offer you that unique view, and I think it's a must - especially if it's a first trip to the city. The food on each trip has always been wonderful. I usually order salmon, but my guests have always been very happy with their orders of other dishes. On my last trip, I was beyond thrilled with the wild Alaskan salmon with apricot glaze (and black, Mission figs). The home-made ice cream flavor of the day is always the perfect way to end my meal. We were never rushed once during our meal. And despite the dressy-casual attire, the atmosphere was relaxed and friendly (never stuffy or snooty). At the end of our meal, our driver appeared to take us back to our hotel. Warm and friendly service, wonderful food, a unique and stunning view with fun transportation always earns raves from my guests and me.

    (4)

  • X X.

    Extremely not impressed. Arrived on time on a beautiful clear summer evening for a special occasion with a confirmed reservation for a table by the window and they didn't honor it. Should have left then. Got seated next to a table of 10-12 where we were ignored by our server all night. He was catering to their every whim and flat out forget we were there. Not a good sign when you have to get out of your seat to flag down your waiter--multiple times. I hope he got a big tip from them because he got nothing from us. I don't remember much from the actual meal except that Salty's lived up to its name. They took some beautifully fresh seafood and destroyed it. "Overseasoned" would be a kind description. Failure of the night was easily the coconut prawn appetizer: disgustingly oily, overcooked to the consistency of a rubber super ball, and room temperature on arrival. If we hadn't been starving after waiting 40 minutes for them, and if we were able to get our waiter's attention, we would have sent them back. The highlight of the meal was the garlic mashed potatoes. I think that speaks volumes to the resilience of potatoes. Was it just our bad luck? Maybe. Will we give it another chance? Hell no.

    (1)

  • Martin R.

    Worth trying out once, and the view is great, but it's not really some place I'd really need to keep revisiting.

    (3)

  • Charles P.

    ---1/14/09--- I just decided to cancel my reservation because the hostess who took my appointment was rude. Wow, at least let me walk through the door before I have something bad to say about your restaurant... ---7/30/08--- - Don't bring dates; not worth

    (2)

  • Sean A.

    I always come to Salty's when I visit my friends in Seattle. It's got a great view of downtown Seattle and a nice menus with great seafood. Their happy hour menu is my favorite. :) The quality of the seafood is pretty good and there seems to always be a large wait staff, so the service is usually good as long as it's not packed... hence, the happy hour menu.

    (5)

  • Ronda S.

    Wow ! From the rich dark coffee and scones in the waiting area to the piece of Birthday cake as we left. My Father and I were celebrating our birthdays. We had a view with sunshine and seals. A very cheerful and attentive server. There were so many beautifully displayed foods I actually couldn't try them all. Every single seafood dish was delic. and hot. The sweets were plentiful and worth every calorie. My family and I are making this a tradition. Hint: make reservations for 8:45 and save $10 a person.

    (5)

  • Wendy Y.

    I went there for the Sat. brunch buffet. Excellent view, just make sure you get there early to get the table. Food was good, I usually don't eat crabs but the crab that day was soooo tasty. I was actually looking forward to the oysters but they were not that memorable. All in all, the food was good, and I'll be heading back there again for brunch later this month :)

    (4)

  • Janell D.

    The largest, most gourmet brunch buffet I have ever laid my eyes on! From strawberry coated waffles loaded with fresh whip cream to crab legs and smoked sausage. You can hand pick the finest ingredients for your gourmet omelet that the chef prepares right in front of you. The dessert section is amazing and makes you want to skip all the other goodies and just dive in. Chocolates, creme puffs, fresh fruit, parfaits, the works. The hardest part is knowing when to stop stuffing this wonderful food in your mouth! We had great seats, right on water- beautiful view! The service was really good and very attentive. I'm sure they get requests from most of their patrons to take pictures and we definitely did that- and of course the server did it with a smile. I don't know that I will come back soon, it is expensive to brunch here but its all worth it, the food was amazing!

    (4)

  • Arati S.

    Had gone to Salty's for the first time along with my friends for brunch & loved the place.. The buffet choice is so huge - salads, Mac & cheese, bacon, eggs to order, pasta, oysters, crab legs, salmon, fresh shrimp etc etc.. the dessert menu is also huge you can pick & choose from cheese cake, fresh fruits, pineapple upside down, choc cup cake etc etc etc.. The view is nice, very friendly staff definately a place to chill out & enjoy a nice meal.

    (5)

  • Jon C.

    We came for a team building lunch. It's 1:10pm. We've been here since noon. The bread is nearly gone & both breadbaskets are slightly broken. Not by us. They just came that way. Megan the waitress seems nice. She replenished my soda and I didn't even have to ask. I'm not sure how the food is, but as someone who doesn't eat fish, I have to say I was worried the smell would put me off. Actually, it smells kinda nice. I guess that's probably a sign that the fish is fresh & they know what they're doing. I'm having a salad, myself. When it gets here, that is. I'd have gone for a burger but I'm back on phase 1 of the South Beach Diet with my wife. The view is pretty nice. We thought we saw something in the water out there. Not sure if it was a seal or some other kind of animal. Someone joked that it could be a body. I doubt it. Could you imagine, though? What an exciting business lunch that would be. Well, I'm not sure if there's a character limit for this review so I guess I'll wrap it up. Nice atmosphere. Nice people. Soda replenished in a timely manner & I'm fairly certain they serve food here. 1:19pm. We've just been told it'll be a couple more minutes. -update- We eventually received our food about 5 minutes after I wrote the above. My salad was a salad. My dining companions mostly commented on the fact that it seemed like their food had been done & sitting for a while. The fish in the fish tacos was lukewarm as opposed to freshly off the grill. My friend said she had made better and fresher tacos last week in her own kitchen, just eating them over the sink. It made the approximately $15 - $20 price tag seem a bit steep. Overall, meh. I might be willing to try them again on a slower day.

    (2)

  • Todd G.

    The oyster shooters come in a shot glass with vodka, horseradish, and cocktail sauce. I prefer my vodka separate like I get at McCormicks. But at $1.50 HH price, I will go ahead anyway. Not horrible. Not outstanding.

    (2)

  • Gerald S.

    We were recommended to go to Salty's by a few people - one from our cruise & the other by the concierge desk. For dinners, they have a shuttle service that will pick you up from your hotel and take you there & back. The shuttle is very very nice with plush leather seats & champagne ready bar areas. Maybe they turn these shuttles into party buses after they close? So we went and had dinner here. The food.... Seafood white chowder: delicious. Thick and not watery. Tasty and spicy. Oh yeah, have them put some sherry in there too as it will enchance the flavor. Just great. Blue plate special: it's a 4-oz salmon with some sauce on top with mashed potato & a arugula salad with diced prawns. I liked the salmon but did not like the sauce. It's a bit too sour for me. Chicken on a brick: tried this since my wife ordered it and thought it was just ok. Shrimp cocktail: my mother ordered the half-pound and it looked more like a full pound. There were more than 20 shrimp it seemed. The cocktail sauce was also nice. The service was excellent. Our server, Jeremy was really patient with us and provided excellent service: came by with water when we needed it, the food came out promptly, and told us when the shuttle was leaving when we were done with our meal so we didn't have to wait too long for the shuttle to come back after dropping everyone off. The prices were reasonable considering you get an extraordinary view of the city of Seattle at dinner time across the bay. My dish was only $19.99 (since it was the blue plate special).

    (4)

  • Pamela W.

    Our party of 5 visited on 12/24/12, with reservations for 6:15 - from the bar we could see our table, which a party of 5 was sitting at by the window - they paid their check at 6, and didn't leave until 6:45 - I don't think you can blame the restaurant for dawdlers! Our food was excellent, waiter was by far one of the best we have ever experienced, atmosphere for Christmas Eve was beautiful and festive. Highly recommend the alder planked salmon - heaven. The Tres Leches cake for dessert was superb - we'll be going back very soon, loved it!!!

    (5)

  • Brandon W.

    This place is really awesome. My whole senior class came here for our class breakfast. They did a really good job providing food for the hundred of kids that were there. The view was really nice, the place was clean, and the food was good. The bathroom was nice too.

    (5)

  • Ferlia L.

    This place has the best view in Seattle. The service is great, food is awesome. I've been here for lunch, dinner and happy hour (sadly not the famous brunch) Get a window table and I just spend hours looking at that water with space needle. Oh .. and their white choc cake is the best dessert I ever had (and I don't even like white choc or chocolate for that matter. I'm not kidding!!)

    (4)

  • Alyson L.

    On one of the first beautiful days of the year (beautiful enough to inspire one to wear a dress), if you're lucky enough to get a call from your boss asking if you and another co-worker would like to come out to an extended lunch with her and her parents (Southern sweeties, married 56 YEARS), you say "yes!" before she can finish her sentence. If you're then lucky enough to get to choose a "nice" restaurant anywhere in West Seattle, choose Salty's on Alki. I have to admit that if the view wasn't as gorgeous, I may have paid more attention to how disappointing my caesar salad was. The lettuce was wilty and the dressing was a bit off as well. Thankfully, the chowder is amazingly delicious - better than Ivar's or Skipper's, fer sure. The portions are somewhat generous; I rarely manage to get out of there without leftovers, but for the prices you (or, in my case - my boss) pay you had better be getting decent sized meals. I do have to agree with a few of the other reviews, you're essentially paying for the view, but the food is decent.

    (4)

  • alfred i.

    Great food. Excellent service. And the view is very sexy. Biked here from Redmond.... and it was worth every peddle!

    (4)

  • Craig H.

    Overpriced tourist destination (or prom dinner destination, as it turned out to be last night). We've been for brunch, and it has the advertised full buffet spread that works as the "let's take Mom there when she visits from out of town" kind of place, but otherwise I didn't think it was worth the money. Last night we didn't order anything fancy, and it tasted pretty good -- except for the fact that nothing was hot. Not even lukewarm. We didn't want to send it back because it was cooked to the correct level of doneness and we didn't want them to stick it in the microwave and get back overcooked fish. But when we told the waitress she just said "Oh, I'm really sorry," and then acted like nothing was wrong -- no bill discount or sending the manager over or even an offer of free dessert. Oh well -- we were hungry and we were able to get a last-minute reservation on a Saturday night. I guess that counts for something.

    (3)

  • ChefRD M.

    Add 1 star to this (4) if your going to have a waterfront window table as the sun sets. WOW! Based on everything else..(3) A-ok. We were a little worried about the car in the parking lot with all the warning signs... But it survived. And we enjoyed our meal. We will return... Seems like the place we will bring our out of town guests (for the view).

    (3)

  • Jayson C.

    My friend made a brunch reservation about a week ago to celebrate his partners birthday. Four of us showed up before the host (as it was as surprise for the birthday friend). The restaurant host refused to seat us because we didn't didn't how many guests were in the party. So we had to wait in the entry. 10 guests arrived in our party (apparently that was stated in the reservation) and unfortunately they separated the group into two different tables. We wanted to avoid this with a reservation. The food was fantastic, as was the view which is why I gave two stars. I would have given three stars had the service been okay. But it was awful. Not even a water refill. I saw our waiter maybe once, after initially being greeted by him. He came back mid through brunch to tell us about gratuity because of how large our group is (10 people). Because of how big our group was our tab was over $600. One would hope that the service would be okay. It wasn't. I won't be going back any time soon.

    (2)

  • Minh S.

    I went to Salty's for their view of Seattle and their happy hour. Their food was a little bland but one thing I really liked was their cocktail "Moscow Mule with a kick".

    (3)

  • David N.

    If you want a great view of the Seattle skyline, this is the place to eat. Now as for the food, everything that we ordered was great. Our server Jeff was from the South and he was very friendly and helpful. There is an icon on their menu that appears on certain dishes and no one knows what it stands for. We surmised that is was house specialties, but we really don't know, Jeff didn't know either so go figure. I spilled a glass of water on my wife's lap and the service was right there in seconds to help clean it up with extra napkins to boot. The place was kind of empty, we did go there pretty late by Seattle standards, but we had a great time. Isn't that why we go out to eat?

    (4)

  • Stephanie H.

    The food and the view are fantastic! I went on a really nice day and sat on the patio. Service was good too. The only reason I do not give this place 5 stars is because it is a bit out of my usual price range, but I will go back for special occasions like birthdays without question.

    (4)

  • Katie K.

    Weekend brunch is fantastic- the best in town, hands down. Endless crab legs, fresh oysters, salmon, a variety of breakfast standards like eggs benedict, eggs, bacon, potatoes, and a beautiful variety of fresh fruits and desserts... It is buffet style so it isn't great for a romantic date. This brunch is a must for out of towners... It is perfect for special occasions... Their happy our is also nice. They do a tea time on weekdays that is really quite nice. My sister and I have been twice and it was lovely. I haven't been to dinner because I have only heard bad things about it.

    (5)

  • Mary O.

    First the good: ambiance, view, and customer service. We went there for dinner. I know the brunch is famous - we've done that before but never had dinner there. I don't think we're going back. The dirty martini was a generous pour of olive juice and splash of vodka. And I didn't ask for it extra dirty. It was one salty cocktail. Ordered the special of the night which was crab stuff filet with broccolini and yorkshire pudding. The crab stuffing was good. The filet was red inside when I asked for medium. They had to throw it back on grill again. The server nicely asked if I wanted complimentary prawns or chowder while I waited. I didn't but the gesture was nice. The yorkshire pudding/popover looked more like a flat half dollar pancake from ihop. The bottom was completely burnt. Black. And it was flat - not puffy or risen. When they brought the plate back with a more-cooked steak, everything else on the plate was cold - cold broccoli, cold pancake. The bread they offer tastes great. The chowder appetizer was good. Hubby had crab mac and cheese. It was basically adult mac and cheese with crab mixed in. Nothing special by any means. All in all, I left with a salty taste in my mouth. Literally. The sauce they mixed the crab in with the filet was salty as was mac and cheese. Oh yeah, and the cocktail.

    (2)

  • Christina H.

    Wow. Take in the view. This place has a mesmerizing view of Seattle proper from West Seattle. It earns a star or two by that fact alone. However, Salty's also offers some good seafood. I have to admit, we stopped in because of the enticing view and desperation for a close restaurant. The prices were above what we would have normally chose, so I sorta cheaply ordered. I saw some of the entrees that some more wallet-padded diners chose and the lobster looked FANTASTIC. I had some delightful shrimp, calamari, and crab cakes. My boyfriend had some, if not tiny, quite tasty halibut. If your wallet can handle it, go for the lobster or Alaskan king crab legs, and take in the breath-taking view.

    (4)

  • Delia M.

    This morning we just arrived to Seattle (first time!!) from Calif and drove straight to Salty's. Could not believe how much food they had laid out! :) Everything was PERFECT. The host was very friendly, we had a window seat of the harbor, our server John was Great! And the the food was DELISH!!! So much that I couldn't try everything.

    (5)

  • Marina H.

    I dread buffets. No, really. I can't mix and match food, like the buffet suggests. I am a food connoisseur, if you let me have it. But I like Salty's. I come here about 6-7 times a year for brunch, usually with my out of town guests. My guests are easily impressed by the location of Salty's, as well as the repertoire of dishes they carry inside. Once inside, you can find hot and cold dishes. I have never tried hot dishes, as I usually shoot for the raw oyster bar and on even days I go for the crab. My out-of-towners are fans of the salmon (but how much salmon can I really eat, living in Seattle?), and the dessert buffet, where crepes and Belgian waffles are guilty pleasures of mine. Spendy? Yes. Worth it? Yes. Make sure to have reservations, if going for brunch.

    (4)

  • Stephen M.

    Think of it as the Space Needle restaurant, but at ground level with a water view. They definitely must be charging mostly for the view, because the food, while looking upscale on the menu, comes from the kitchen little different in quality from what you might get at a Denny's. It really is a tourist trap. There are many better restaurants in West Seattle. I suggest you eat at one of them, and then enjoy the same view you'd get from Salty's by taking a pleasant, leisurely stroll for free along the lovely path along Harbor Avenue and Alki Avenue -- instead of paying to go inside to look at the same view from Salty's dining room.

    (1)

  • Karen M.

    Everyone told us we had to go to Salty's once we moved here, so finally we did...and the views are lovely. Unfortunately, you're paying for it and not much else. I definitely can't recommend it. Food was way overpriced and service was slow. I certainly don't mind paying for a good meal - but the food was just ok, nothing spectacular.

    (2)

  • Michael E.

    So you pay for a really great view of the city. There is tons of outside seating. The food is good, but view and the vibe are oh so much better than the waterfront spots. Got the oysters, and a dungeness crab salad and it was fresh as you can get. SLOW service, but time to take in the view right?

    (4)

  • Rajesh G.

    Excellent view, good food. We dined here on our first anniversary and we were lucky to get a fantastic view of the Seattle skyline. The clouds hovering over the space needle was excellent to watch while munching the tasty Halibut. The beer-battered fries were awesome. Overall, a nice dining experience.

    (4)

  • Joel H.

    This place is overpriced and sometimes overhyped, so go in with an expectation that service could be a little slow. The key to making your experience at Salty's is to time it so that you can catch the sunset. From this location, you have a perfect view of the Seattle skyline... so make reservations for a window table at sunset. Perfect. The food is great, the menu has a lot of safe choices. But you won't remember the food after catching a sunset. Bring a camera for sure.

    (4)

  • Roy T.

    I'm confused by some of the reviews saying this was a good place to eat. 1st, extremely overpriced for at best mediocre food. Even worse was the service. The eggs benidict on the buffet line was so hard you couldn't cut the muffin with a knife. In fact nothing on the buffet line was above 1 star. Lets move to the carving station. I asked for medium rare beef. Oh the closest we have is medium.?? Then they slice you of a tiny piece. My daughter ordered a flavored lemonade and they removed it when it was 1/2 full. They never brought a refil. I found out why, they charged me $4 for the drink on a $50 buffet. They did bring her back another lemonade 30 minutes later, 1/2 full.... This is the most overpriced pile of (you know what) Never Never again. $144 for 3 people (and one was a senior price) before tip on just marginal food. Do not believe the reviews if you value your wallet.

    (1)

  • Nicole C.

    Perfection. Our 6 month anniversary dinner. Made reservations, seated within 10 minutes. Beautiful view of Seattle, delicious bread + drink served. Him: crab macaroni and cheese (Delicious, Flawless) Me: Salmon. Salmon. Salmon. (Delicious, perfect portion) Service was lovely. Your turn to try it!

    (5)

  • Rowena M.

    I've avoided Salty's because of my experience at the Redondo one. Their brunch while all you can eat, really did not make me want to eat all I could. Salty's on Alki was a different story. I avoided the crab legs as long as I could because the first batch they set out were small, but later on during the brunch they brought out the big guns and I just couldn't help myself. Large, succulent and delicious. The oysters unfortunately had too many bits of shell to be enjoyable, but still, I hadn't had oysters in a while so I'm not going to complain about it. (They could have been sweeter, though.) Smoked salmon was delicious, and no I didn't have it with bagels,cream cheese or crackers because I didn't want to put any fillers in my gut before I got to sample the rest of the goodies. The hot food was also pretty damn good. I generally try to get my fill of the cold stuff before attempting the hot food simply because I worry that the hot stuff won't be up to snuff. How wrong I was. The fish was moist and flavorful, not like the dried out things they had at the Redondo one. And yes, I did have to have some mac and cheese--ugh, the fillers. Must avoid them. But I haven't had mac and cheese in forever, so I had to do it. Yeah, a whole different experience between the two. I toyed with giving this one 3 stars, but thought better of it because it was my fault that I felt sick for eating more than I could eat and then heading straight off to work rather than going home and taking a nap. Next time I'll be smarter.

    (4)

  • Audrey V.

    I had the pleasure of attending a wedding reception here this weekend and they did an awesome job. Very large downstairs room for the event w/ an incredible view in every direction. It had the plus' of being on a boat minus the sea sickness! It has a wrap around deck so you can be out int he open air to enjoy the sea breaze and views without feeling the water spraying over your fancy clothes or trying to balance in stielttos on a bopping around boat deck. The food was really good and the wait staff was very on top of their game. Good lay out so you can enjoy the company you're sitting by w/ out having the music blasting over you - but you're still close enough to the dance floor to feel the energy. Great location for a private party! We all loved it.

    (5)

  • Anony M.

    Slow service, great location.

    (3)

  • Jamie T.

    With good food and a view looking out at the Seattle skyline, Salty's brunch is hard to beat. I love the variety of food they serve, especially the seafood bar! All you can eat crab legs, oysters, and shrimp! The made-to-order pasta, omelette, and crepe stations are pretty good too. Combine that with traditional breakfast foods, a roast, and full dessert spread (and chocolate fountain!)...what' not to love?! Oh yeah, the price. At $40/adult, it's reserved for special occasions.

    (4)

  • Terrance D.

    Just had dinner here on our anniversary and I can say that I was happy with the experience. The drinks my fiance ordered were stiff but great tasting. Our crab cake appetizer kept us wanting more and our dinner was excellent. I had the steak and crab legs. The crab legs were exquisite but the steak was not that great. We made reservations at 7:15 and were seated at 7:30. Pretty normal. Minus one star for the sub-par steak and the 15 minute wait. When I get my bankroll up again, I think me and the lady will return to this lovely place on Alki and split some crab cakes and mojitos!

    (4)

  • Carla R.

    The food was good, if not great. The side of roasted fresh corn, off the cob was my favorite and my husband's were the onion rings. Husband had the fried seafood platter and I had the King Crab legs. Nothing out of the ordinary but the incredible view made up for it. Probably the best place to take visitors to Seattle.

    (4)

  • Mike L.

    The view here warrants a 4 or 5 and the Sunday (Saturday) brunch is extensive. For me I only eat the dungeness from the buffet and it is certainly a great value. The food is OK, but nothing exceptional. The atmosphere is a winner and very enjoyable and on a sunny day exceptional views of the Seattle skyline So if you love a good buffet or can never get enough crab then this is your place.

    (3)

  • Tammie P.

    This restaurant is all about the location, and has a good view of the city. The food was a bit disappointing, but I didn't expect too much from a place that is probably sold more on the view than the food. We ordered the seafood chowder, which was a bit bland and did not have chunks of anything in it. Coming from Boston, where the best clam chowder is made, I am used to chowders with chunky clams or seafood in it. I ordered the Halibut cheeks in lobster sauce. It was OK - the sauce was not that tasty, and there were black olives in the brothy dish. It was a weird combination. My date ordered the dungeness crab-stuffed salmon, which sounded good, but all we could taste was the dill. That was disappointing! The service here was great, and the view was nice, but I would not come back here for the food.

    (3)

  • Susan P.

    We had a really enjoyable Friday night dinner at Salty's: perfectly fresh and precisely cooked (barely medium rare, as requested) king salmon. The incredible waterside view of the Seattle skyline, friendly and knowledgeable service, an interesting selection of roses: a great kickoff to our weekend get-away to Seattle.

    (4)

  • Becky B.

    This was my second Salty's experience and it won't be my last. While the weather wasn't particularly cooperative, with a less than spectacular view of the sky line, the service was on the whole, above average. Our dedicated server was friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. It's hard to go wrong when you take friends to breakfast here, as there truly is something for everybody. I want to love "the best eggs benedict" in Seattle, they claim to serve, but I always seem to hit the chafing dish at the wrong time. Not to worry, there are soooo many other options. The build your own omelette is fantastic and the young man working the station was just a DOLL. The mini waffles are amazing and there's no shortage of topping options. These are the best I've had, anywhere. My personal favorite is the ginourmous barrel of Dungeness Crab. They have drawn butter o n hand, but WHY? There truly is no need, as the crab is always fresh (you can see the tanks of the little buddies waving at you in the window as you walk in) and delicious. Multiple trips are necessary, as there's the chocolate fountain to consider...YUM and the desert table. I found some of the deserts hit or miss; the cream puffs and bread pudding were meh, though the caramel sauce (on the pudding) was fantastic (i'll take a cup of that to go, please) and my black bottom cupcake was dry and tasteless. The mini passion fruit tarts were fantastic, and I'm kicking myself in retrospect for not having a few more. All in all, Salty's is a Seattle tradition and a wonderful place to take out of town visitors. I don't think you can miss with taking guests here, unless they are true foodies...then well, I'd recommend a few other places. There is no way to walk away hungry and when the weather cooperates the view is breathtaking!

    (4)

  • Jennifer S.

    We love the brunch here. The food is good, the view is GREAT and they are very good about making you feel special for whatever occasion you are celebrating. We especially like coming around the holiday's as they go all out to decorate. They serve coffee and scones/pastries if you have to wait to be seated and even our little one's look forward to coming here.

    (4)

  • Danielle E.

    Love their brunch, seafood, and view. if you are a seafood lover, don't miss it. and they always email all kinds of events (about different seafood: crab, salmon, lobster and so on...) you will find your favorite after all. even you make the reservation, window seat is still based on 1st come 1st serve.

    (5)

  • Liz K.

    Just wanted to update... I came back here a week ago and it has gotten better. Still crazy expensive, though. And the mixed drinks are pretty decent/potent.

    (5)

  • Harriette P.

    We stopped by with some friends from Tampa to show them the view and have a nice glass of wine. We decided to have dinner while there. The view was spectacular, the wine was good, and so was our service, but our meal was only average. The food is pricey, but I guess you pay for the view. I'd go back for sunsets just to see the sun shinning on the downtown area of Seattle and a glass of wine or cocktail but not dinner.

    (3)

  • Dina A.

    I love the view, and most of the food I had there was great the few times I went. It's very romantic in the evening and the staff is generally awesome. Last time i went, though, they were running a special deal to make a 3-course meal cheaper, and that was quite terrible. I'd had the exact same dish before and it was heavenly, but under the special the salmon was dry, the potatoes seemed stale and not as smooth as usual, and the appetizer was too oily. So if you go, be prepared to fork out the money for a great meal... don't get sucked into the special deal 3-course-meal if there is one :)

    (4)

  • joe b.

    I've pretty much only eaten at Salty's after graduations, this is a special place- not a place you swing by a couple times a week. My first trip to the Alki Salty's was last night, where my office x-mas party was being held. First off, I respect any establishment with a tolerance high enough to deal with a hundred or so real estate agents- I am a waiter on the side as well, so I know how obnoxious such a party can be, I already have much respect for this place. The service both behind the bar and at the buffet was spot on- speedy, personable, and polite. The food was also very good- I was expecting much less quality, it was a buffet after all. And best of all... the views!! They don't call it the 50 billion dollar view for nothing, it's almost too much. The loss of that illusive 5th star is due in large part to the cheesy decorations. Come on now Salty's, people paying $40 for dinner deserve a little more swank. We get it- you are located in Seattle, you are a seafood restaurant, but come now, should it be THAT obvious? Pick a theme, and hire a decent decorator, and think modern... you can send those chainsaw carved fishermen over to Ivar's, and the tropical fish paintings can go back to Kmart. But in all honesty, I love this place and only wish I had the cash to go more often.

    (4)

  • Scott H.

    I have heard great things about this place for years and finally had the chance to visit Salty's for a friends birthday a few weeks ago. I was surprised that we were able to get in on a sunday morning so quickly around peak after church time and was even more amazed by the life size chocolate fountain that greeted us as we walked into the main buffet area! Over all I thought the experience was great, but probably not a location that I would go back to unless I was entertaining guests from out of town. The views were awesome, but the food was okay, not really rememberable.

    (3)

  • Monica R.

    Gorgeous view of downtown...other than that the food was mediocre at best. For the prices they are charging I expected much better food. Definitely didnt get my monies worth on my $70 bill for one. Lame

    (3)

  • Unjeela G.

    Weekend brunch.... yum! food is fresh (crab selection is a hit or miss... sometimes a lot of dungeness legs/claws and few king), good service is what stands out. i like the complimentary scones, doughnuts, and coffee/hot chocolate before brunch. valet parking right outside the restaurant. beautiful view, try to get seats near the window.

    (4)

  • Heejin L.

    i like the view at night. beautiful. i didn't get to try their dinner. but i had their cocktail menu. the crab cakes were yummy. and so was the shrimp cocktail. the service wasn't that great. and it was pricey!

    (4)

  • Davis H.

    Went for the Sunday Brunch and had a great experience. Very helpful and kind staff. The food was excellent, the crab legs, the mac 'n cheese, the Salmon, the desserts. I ate three plates (2 food, 1 dessert) and didn't find a single thing I didn't enjoy. I definitely recommend trying the Carrot Cupcakes in the dessert area.

    (5)

  • Nam N.

    After experiencing a food poisoning night at the Salty's on Redondo... i was real hesitant to join my brother and his family for a Sunday brunch with reservations at 5pm. But family is family and this was a sunday brunch/dinner. the food was laid out buffet style. i checked out the food moments after being seated - nothing looked incredible. perhaps it was just so late in the day... or perhaps there's something about a half eaten salmon sitting out in the open on a wood plank that isn't very pleasing to the eye. or buckets of seafood left out in the open. now the bias was that seafood was what got me last time (calamari at the redondo location) so the seafood this time may have not looked very enticing. but there's always a mystery of picking away at crab legs or oysters on the half shell or shrimp by the buckets at a buffet - because you really don't know how long any of it has been sitting there. though reluctant to try anything - hungry got the best of me and i ate. and ate. and ate some more. the hot foods were so-so. i don't believe food made in bulk can taste THAT good. and for a name like salty's and the price i pay to eat there - i don't expect good. i expect great. unfortunately all i got was okay. i understand it was a brunch - so our reservation not being until 5 pm played a role in my dismay to see bacon and waffles, omelets and eggs benedict on the tables. the best hot item there was the baked mac and cheese. i had a few shrimp cocktails that was neither here nor there. and i had steamed clams and mussels in which after the very first mussel i popped in my mouth had to have been a dead one because the flavor wreaked of fart (anyone that has ever had a dead clam or mussel will know what i'm talking about) - that taste alone ruined the rest of the meal for me. the oysters - i had one and that was luke warm and instantly made me stop trying seafood. my brother on the other hand consumed about half a dozen of the oysters and two days later had diarrhea for two days straight. he was the only one at the table to eat oysters! the desserts we mediocre. the caramel flan wasn't silky or creamy in taste or texture as it should be (in my opinion). the cheesecake was (for some odd reason) salty. cupcakes and cookies was of nothing "eye"-pealing. the highlight of the dessert platter was the huge chocolate fountain - flowing gallons of chocolate made me think i was charlie in a chocolate factory. that was until i saw, unfresh pineapples, twinkies, brown mushy bananas, and oreo cookies on sticks to coat in chocolate. the best and the freshest thing there was the strawberries. the service was top notch however. very attentive to detail and fast and helpful. but the food - as before - fell short of my expectations of what high quality food should be. just like the redondo location - salty's is a name and a location. that's what your paying for. the food? you can save some money and get the same quality of food at joey's on lake union or spend the extra $15-20 and eat a daniel's broiler.

    (2)

  • Enda G.

    A case of quantity over quality here during weekend brunch. The buffet has a lot of food- a lot of stodgy, average fare that really isn't good value for the price. If vast amounts of stodgy fried carbs and super sugary desserts are your bag, this is your place. The staff were great though and the view of Seattle is beautiful.

    (2)

  • Carrie S.

    The view of the Seattle skyline from this restaurant is impressive. Food was also great. We had the sampler appetizer with the crab cake, calamari, and prawns. All were cooked well, and the crab cake was what a crab cake should be---mostly crab. I had the daily special, which was salmon topped with crab and a beurre blanc sauce. It came with risotto which was average, but everything else was great! Nice wine selection with mostly local wines. I'll definitely be back here.

    (4)

  • Shekinah S.

    Salty's sends me emails all the freakin time even though I've only been there twice. I should just unsubscribe since no "deal" could lure me back in. It's just too GD expensive for what you get. I was not impressed by brunch or dinner. The weekend brunch does offer an astonishingly bountiful array of food. And the views of downtown (as documented in approximately 50 blurry and identical shots posted on Yelp) are indeed lovely. But you can get the same views and better food elsewhere for much cheaper.

    (2)

  • Opal D.

    I went for their weekend buffet brunch this past Sunday. I was impressed that the oysters were fresh, plump and well-shucked (not gritty). The rest of the food was good but not great. I enjoy variety but the selection was definitely designed "for the general public"... and my personality is such that I'd rather have less food and it be top quality and exactly what I want, than a lot of food... There was so much traffic that all the food looked very fresh. The twinkies at the chocolate fountain seemed a little low class, but I suppose a touch of low class is to be expected from a buffet. Overall, it was a great experience and this would definitely be my first choice if I had to eat at a buffet in Seattle!

    (4)

  • nancy h.

    Head over to Salty's for the best view of Seattle! We were taken by a local and not disappointed. The food was not the absolute most amazing I have ever had, but their steelhead was fantastic.

    (4)

  • Betty I.

    It pretty great weekend american italian seafood buffet lunch for about $65 +tax. From vegie, fish, oyster, all kind of deep friend & sauteed food but frog leg & calamari. And lots of dessert like chocolate cake, fruit tart,etc.

    (5)

  • Rudi T.

    We usually come for the weekend brunch. Come in as first seatings to get the discount. Downside: wake up early on Saturday and be there by 8:30. Great variety of brunch items (standard breakfast items, plus custom omelet and pasta stations) including seafood (crab legs, shrimps, fresh oyster, you name it). I'm not a seafood person so I usually stick with the decent breakfast food groups. The staffs are friendly, the desserts are excellent from chocolate fondue, customized crepes to coconut macaroons and fruits. It's pricey but the view is the main attraction of the restaurant for us.

    (4)

  • Arlan W.

    We went to Salty's for our first anniversary, used to live in Seattle and had been there before in the past and really enjoyed it. But this time the views were still fantastic but the prices had gotten ridiculous! We both had the special, Halibut, fish only no salad or anything, when we got the tab.....$60 per plate!!! The other issue was the place has become like Chucky Cheese with balloons everywhere for birthdays and such, very tacky. Was a shame because I was really looking forward to the old place.

    (3)

  • Kevin C.

    I thoroughly enjoy happy hour. But do not recommend it to anybody else. As you will probably end up taking my seat and I will have to end up waiting 30-45 min... Just kidding. This place is awesome for happy hour. A must go for Seattle bar hoppers such as myself. Cheers

    (5)

  • Aly T.

    Valentine dinner was not worth it. The dessert was the biggest disappointment for such an overprice dinner with food that was blehhh. The dessert was made to share which include two pieces of truffles, macaroons, salted caramel, and what seems like a tiny ball of almond butter. Yuck On the other hand crab cake was the view was amazing,,, So basically you are paying for the location and view... not the food.

    (2)

  • Roger B.

    Nice coconut shrimp and the cuervo margarita and lemon drop were nice. The oyster didn't seem fresh and the beef kabob was so so. Happy hour portions are slim - value varies. Been back for Sunday brunch. It's not cheap but it was a great experience of food, service and view.

    (4)

  • Daniel L.

    How unfortunate. I really enjoyed Salty's, until the owner starting funneling money to the Teabaggers. I won't be back. slog.thestranger.com/slo…

    (1)

  • Mike O.

    Went for sunday brunch and it was good. Service was excellent. Crab and oyster are the top of the list for sure, but there was 100 other items too. I was a lot of choices. Desserts were great, especially the choc fountain.

    (4)

  • Angela P.

    When I heard the name Salty's...I was kind of thinking ghetto dirty rib shack on the South Side of Chicago. But that was not the case here...the outside doesn't look the best but I think that is part of the charm here. The interior looked like a typical nicer seafood restaurant...think an upscale Red Lobster decor. We decided to eat outside on the patio which kind of reminded me of an outdoor food court at a zoo...don't ask me why...that's just what went through my head, but with white table cloths. The service was super friendly but it took quite a while to get our drinks and our food. We ordered a few appetizers which were all very good...especially the crab cake...mmm! And everyone ordered some of everything...salads, steaks and of course seafood. I had the King Crab legs which came already slightly pre-cracked which I liked since I was tending to Milo for most of the meal. And they were sweet and very fresh tasting. Fred had the Fried Seafood Martini...which had scallops, shrimp, clams and even fried salmon which we had never had but it was very good. And it was pretty huge, especially after all the appetizers! The desserts were just ok for me...which the exception of the peach berry buckle that my other sister-in-law had...OMG it was so warm and delicious...I would go just to get that to go! Overall...it was good food...not great. The atmosphere was more laid back than the prices...and the service was just okay. So would I go back....maybe for that dessert and some appetizers.

    (3)

  • Miss Kelly W.

    I'm ashamed to admit I was only just recently here for the Easter pigout (holidays and food - I'm tellin ya). Up until this point I had ignored the clamor about their brunch. It is everything I've been told. One glorious gluttonfest fit for a king topped off with a flowing fountain of chocolate. If I hadn't pigged out on the meats and fruits and veggies I would have tried the desserts - but honestly.. there's something to be said after watching a woman dipping her chocolate covered cream puffs in the fountain. The only reason this place doesn't get a 5 star is - NO all you can eat can get a 5 star in my book. It is my opinion that quality often suffers in some way when quantity abounds. The food was good but not stellar - no food sitting in warming bins can be. And the service was meh at best. I had one drink brought to me the entire time but my water stayed miraculously full. The only saving grace (for me anyway) was that the group of 4 ended up only getting charged for two.

    (4)

  • John B.

    I would say 3.5 and this review is ONLY based on the seafood bar. The halibut fish&chips were good but small chunks of fish the salmon fish&chips were horrible much better if grilled, the calamari was a little rubbery and the batter didn't really have a taste (well if flour has a taste). The one thing that was awesome is they gave us towels to wipe down the benches with. We were in a hurry otherwise we would have ate inside but the service was great, the food was a little lackluster for the price but the view was awesome!

    (3)

  • Kevin W.

    In short - good, but the Salty's in Seattle is more spacious, and has more variety for a small premium. We tried to get a reservation for the Seattle Salty's but they were all full so we went to the Redondo one. This review is for the Sunday brunch buffet. The there is plenty of parking (no valet) at this Salty's and the insides are VERY cramped. You have to walk in a small aisle by many other patrons avoiding on your way to two separated buffet areas. Two-way traffic in only one lane. The buffet area is separated into two separate sections - cold stuff and hot stuff. This place has the same main staples as the other Salty's: Prime Rib, Shrimp, Crab, Salmon, and Oysters. The Seattle Salty's has larger stations (probably because the restaurant is much larger) - Redondo Salty's only has a small basket for the Oysters while Seattle Salty's has a dedication Oyster shucker on a huge bed of ice. Both places offer omelettes, crepes and pasta however at the Redondo one there are no stations, you have to order them from your waiter - who will be happy to oblige (we must have went through 10 separate orders of pasta, crepes and omelettes). I also think the Seattle Salty's has a more general selection of cooked foods. Everything just seemed smaller at the Redondo Salty's. The shrimp was the highlight of today's dining experience. Succulent, smooth and fresh, I must have eaten a pound by myself. The prime rib was juicy and soft, and the smoked salmon is always good. Seattle Salty's oysters seemed a little bigger than the ones here (maybe it was an illusion because there is just less selection to choose from here - while at Seattle I just pick the biggest ones from the display). Seattle Salty's offers free mimosas for people who are waiting while the Redondo one didn't. We asked our waiter if the mimosas we ordered were included with the buffet price and he stated they were- but when the check came we had to pay for them. By the time we noticed, the CC was already charged. Oh well. The price for the basic buffet is about $5 less than the Seattle Salty's we were told as we walked in. Overall, the experience was good, but I would prefer the Seattle Salty's next time even though there is ususally a wait, even with a reservation. We didn't have a wait at Redondo (albeit at 10:30).

    (4)

  • Melinda C.

    Bleh. Views are great but weekend seafood buffet brunch is wildly overpriced at $35 per person. Most of the breakfast food is solid (albeit your standard breakfast fare), and the desserts looked great (I didn't try any of them, but people have raved about the chocolate fountain). However, the raison d'etre for the brunch - the seafood - was disappointingly lackluster. The crab and mussels were tasty but the shrimp was frozen and tasteless and the acid in the ceviche overpowered the seafood within it. Even the crab meat within my omelette didn't stand out. I got a great table outside on the deck under the heat lamps, which was terrific and a nice place to spend a gorgeous Sunday morning. Service was decent but not out of this world. The complimentary valet parking is a nice touch. Overall, maybe a place to go once - just to go - but go for the views, not the food. Or, don't go at all and bring a picnic to a viewpoint on the drive to Alki Beach instead.

    (2)

  • P L.

    I've lived in West Seattle for five years now and finally had a chance to hit Salty's this weekend. I'll probably wait another five years before returning here. The best thing going for this place is its view, but even the seating we had wasn't spectacular. It sure wasn't worth the bill -- a whopping $180 for three people for dinner. The service was sporadic though well-intentioned (the young man seemed like he wanted to help us out). The food was only OK, but when you're paying $29.95 for seafood paella that is overcooked and bland, it's hard to overlook the price. The brie-crab dip appetizer was the highlight. Our out-of-town guest had the best strategy; he ordered the crab legs which were expensive but at least you couldn't mess it ($30ish). Take your money elsewhere.

    (2)

  • Kila K.

    Pretty good, nice location!

    (3)

  • Misty S.

    I love the atmosphere and of course, the view. I've checked most of the ambience boxes in review, as it is romantic, touristy, casual and intimate. Salty's is somewhat of a tradition in our family. Last time I was there it was Happy Hour and the menu was diverse and prices were great!

    (4)

  • Jacqueline B.

    We love Salty's. We make it a point to go there whenever we are in Seattle. Amazing view at night. Wait staff always incredibly attentive, and great with menu suggestions. Love taking people there who have never been because it always turns out to be a great night. Food is great.

    (5)

  • NE M.

    Good food, great view, nice atmosphere, cheerful, knowlegeable staff... as others have said, the main drawback is the pricing which is about half as much over other places with similar menus. The special (Tilapia) was wonderful as was the seafood sampler appetizer... not too greasy which is a pet peeve of mine. So if you have $$, go for it - you won't be disappointed. Our waiter was just wonderful - as were the other staff. You can't beat the view - I even sat with my back to the windows and there were mirrors in front of me, allowing me to enjoy the full view. Clever & we all really enjoyed it.

    (4)

  • Bullwinkle R.

    Excellent meal, attentive staff and a view of Seattle that is second to none.

    (5)

  • Jon L.

    Most definitely the *best* Sunday brunch in town. Broad selection of food in a very clean environment. The view is amazing on a good day. Be prepare to wait though if you don't have reservation. A perfect place to take your mom on a Sunday, however avoid dinner here at all cost.

    (4)

  • Heather H.

    I had only been to the Redondo Beach location and decided to try out Alki Beach. Wow! We love the Redondo Beach location but had no idea Alki Beach was much bigger...25 desserts bigger. I always sort of felt like an outsider at Redondo Beach but the food was great so didn't really care. At Alki Beach I felt like I was welcomed, if that makes any sense at all! The service was fantastic and they treated our little one great. I can't wait to go back.

    (4)

  • Benni M.

    This restaurant's service is TERRIBLE! We had reservations to sit down as soon as we got there since my mother was on crutches at the time and could not stand for very long. They had agreed to this but, over booked and said it was going to be 40 minutes until we would be seated. I found this not only inconvenient but, greedy they took in more customers than they could handle including those who made reservations. So much for our thanksgiving. We did manage to eat there once before, and the buffet was delicious, sadly the service was slow. Do yourself a favor and skip this place!

    (1)

  • Donna F.

    What a nice location and Rob was a great server. The chick manager was somewhat rude the evening we were there. The menu isn't all that and there are bunch of places that serve food tastier and more affordable.

    (2)

  • Julie H.

    I have been to Salty's three times: Once for the famous Sunday brunch; once for a lunch; and last night for a special dinner. We were taking my parents, from the East Coast out on their last night in town. We'd made reservations for the six of us well in advance, for 7pm. Upon our arrival, we were told no table was ready and waited 25 minutes. Yet, the restaurant was not full at all. Our waiter was inattentive; we had to ask for the bread basket 3 times, In this kind of establishment, one should not have to ask for the bread basket at all. I ordered the steak entree that was part of Restaurant Week and was told that they were out, Really, at 7:00? Oh, make that 7:45 by the time we ordered. The salmon was just so-so. The temperature of the room was cold. Our inattentive waiter continued to be inattentive throughout the evening. We had to ask for drink refills, for sugar, etc. Salty's automatically added 18 percent gratuity onto the tab; otherwise there is no way I would have tipped this guy at that rate. I witnessed other wait staff tending to their tables with care, even as far as bringing special tid-bits to the table (goat cheese with the bread basket, which apparently they did not have to request 3 times). For this price, it was an enormous disappointment. For our family, anticipating a lovely dinner together, it was the same.

    (2)

  • Adam S.

    I took my wife here for Sunday Brunch and we couldn't have been more pleased. She's not much of a fan of seafood either and she loved this place! There was a great variety of food and the view of Seattle is awesome. A little on the pricey side but worth the experience!

    (5)

  • Lisa B.

    All you can eat buffet....need I say more. And it's great food too! A traditional combination of breakfast and lunch, sign me up, I'm on board. You've got your omelet bar, eggs bene, and the waffles are amazing. Then we move on to seafood, an incredible pasta bar involving lobster ravioli and the list goes on. Next you have of course an array of desserts, ending with my favorite, a chocolate fountain which no one is judging you choose to dip in it. The view is breathtaking. On the expensive side but a great treat for some sort of celebration. Make sure to go hungry. Have nothing in your stomach on this day so you get your moneys worth. I happen to be a professional buffet eater. It's an art, don't mess with the system.

    (4)

  • Alex T.

    Went there for the buffet. It was really good but it ended up $52 a person and I don't know if it was worth it. Been going to a lot of buffets lately that have been cheaper. I know they has a lot more food then most but would only go there for a special event which this was a birthday.

    (3)

  • Theresa S.

    "O-l-i-e-" was our server Friday the 17th!! we sat outside on the upper patio! 5 stars for his awesome smile and great service!!!

    (5)

  • Arthur O.

    Prom Date! This place is great for high school dates and tourists. No, really. I'm not knocking it, just telling you how things are. I took my date here and we loved it. Sorry, Tony G., I don't like to brag, but I got laid.

    (3)

  • Harley Q.

    Last weekend I had the MOST AMAZING brunch at Salty's. I'd been to Salty's before, but never for brunch. They quite literally had everything and anything you'd want to eat for brunch and more! It's pretty pricey at $45 per person (plus tax and gratuity on top of that) but I doubt anyone could be disappointed with the food quality and selection. I'd recommend making reservations as we had to wait 45 minutes. Worth the wait and worth the price.

    (5)

  • Jemima B.

    The brunch is awesome. Dinner, less satisfying. We always take our company here for weekend brunch and it never disappoints!

    (5)

  • Jesse R.

    I've heard bad things about the food here, but I've only been for brunch and for after work drinks on the patio. I can say the drinks are good and the crab cakes are delicious. Best for a sunny day sitting outside on the patio. I think it's a little over priced, but that's probably expected for a touristy place like this.

    (3)

  • Miguel V.

    Wow... Waterfront views, Bacon wrapped shrimp, and stellar service. There isn't much more I really need from a restaurant. I was at Salty's for a wedding reception this weekend. I am still blown away by the view. The sun setting on the city was breath taking. Seattle is a beautiful city, and Salty's helped me to enjoy it that much more with an amazing evening and delicious dinner.

    (5)

  • Mags L.

    Sunday brunch. I think it's the only way to visit Salty's. I hear the food's not that great for dinner (not that I've tried it), but the brunch was terrific. The spread was to be admired. There was your standard breakfast fare, pastas, and loads of desserts. But, I stayed with the mussels, oysters, shrimp cocktail and crab legs. Oh, and try the gingerbread pancakes - they're delish. We were seated in the tent out back. It proved to be the perfect setting: beautiful view of the waterfront, warm (almost too-powerful heaters), expedient service (they checked on us every few mins), and quiet (no piano, no loud indoor noises). It was a great way to gather friends.

    (5)

  • P H.

    The sunday brunch is the main event, its expensive, but you'll never see a buffet spread that is higher quality. All the usual brunch buffet options, but a HUGE selection of seafood (of surprisingly high quality), a great selection of deserts (if you can make it past the seafood) and even freshly made mini donuts.

    (4)

  • Hazel G.

    Brunch at Salty's is better than any buffet I've ever had - including in Vegas!! Everything is amazing and there's WAY too much of it PLUS you get a breathtaking view of downtown Seattle to boot! The buffet is pricey but definitely worth every penny! The regular menu is usually very good as well but sometimes you can leave feeling a little taken...particularly on Valentine's day when the portions get smaller and the price tag gets bigger. Stick with brunch and you won't be disappointed.

    (4)

  • Quinn R.

    If you tend to like all you can eat buffets then I'm convinced you probably can't do much better. A wide variety of foods that all were rather tasty. BUT personally, I don't like buffets..whether they be good ones or not. At buffets i always tend to do the following: eat more than I should and punish my stomach by 'treating' it to too many different flavors...all in one sitting. Today I had, Snow crab, dungeness crab, berry crepe, chocolate covered strawberries, omelette, prime rib, salmon with miso dressing, creme brulle (are you disgusted yet?) clams, waffle and flan. (I think I covered everything). Yeah pretty much not a good thing. Salty's sunday brunch buffet is the epitome of American consumption.

    (4)

  • L Eldub W.

    My fiance's friend was in from out of town and we forgot to make a reservation for Friday night. In a panic, we called around to all of the waterfront seafood places and were luck to get a table at Salty's. I haven't been to Salty's in years, but I have fond memories of the infamous brunch and a few wedding receptions. We got there and they were happy to seat us on the deck. I must say, service was great. No beef. Appetizers were fine. Drinks were solid. Unfortunately, so was the chowder. Wow, come on, if you are a seafood place, you should pretty much be able to nail chowder. I had an heirloom tomato salad with several mushy, over-ripe tomatoes mixed in with the nice ones, something that definitely dampened the dish. My fiance's fish was decent, but it was served on some of the saddest looking polenta I've ever seen. Luckily, the one dish they nailed was the one for our out-of-towner, so she was happy and impressed. I don't know if this is a case of me becoming more discriminating over the years or what, but I have to say I really felt let down. All of these are the types of problems that should have been caught by the kitchen before the food went out.

    (3)

  • May C.

    So much food... I had brunch here when I visited Seattle. First of all, the view is spectacular. We even came back at night for the cityscape at night. =) First of all, the buckets of overflowing crab legs and shrimp makes a great visual presentation that matches the yumminess. The made to order omelet with crab and shrimp was the best omelet I've had in a long time! And the house smoked salmon was drool worthy. I was a little disappointed with the shucked to order oysters because they only shucked it on one side. A properly shucked oyster should have its connective tissue broken off too, and they didnt. What's even more disturbing is that they still had little critters that pops off the shell and start flopping around on the table. Gross! As far as the dessert goes. The waffles were yummy, straight off of the waffle iron. And there were lots of toppings you can put on. MMM. But the best part of the flourless chocolate cake. I think it was called chocolate decadence and it taste exactly like the name says. Rich and chocolately! It's a little denser than I'd liked, but it was so good. Something that all chocoholics needs to experience.

    (4)

  • Jean P.

    I ate here on my last day visiting Seattle with my lovely aunt. This restaurant is right on the water, you have a panoramic view of the entire city of Seattle and it's beautiful. The food was amazing and the service, impeccable. We saw seals swimming out of the window where our table was. This restaurant deserves 5 stars for the superb service and delicious food.

    (5)

  • Winona R.

    I don't understand how Salty's can dare to charge the prices they do for the food they are serving. The one thing Salty's offers in abundance is a stellar view across Elliott Bay of downtown Seattle. We arrived at Salty's a bit early for our reservation. They offered to seat us outside on the deck until our table was ready, where we could have cocktails or appetizers if we wished. That was fine with us! We love cocktails and appetizers! Our waitress came out a few minutes later to ask us what we would like to drink. When I asked for a menu, she started rattling off the happy hour wines. I asked again for a menu, and also for water. After delivering the menus and giving us some time to deliberate, she returned to take our order for some drinks, as well as the coconut shrimp and short ribs with sweet chili sauce. Still no water. I asked again for the water when she took this order, but when she returned some 10 minutes later with our drinks, I asked again for the water and she said "oh, I'm sorry! I forgot!" I would like to just take this moment to wonder.... in what restaurant is it not common to serve your patrons (sitting outside in the sun) water right away, when they sit down? Anyway. We got the appetizers in a timely fashion and they were fairly disappointing. For about $8, we got 3 coconut shrimp that were overcooked and dried out--definitely not worth it. The short ribs were ok, not great, but definitely better than the shrimp at least. I didn't like the sauce on them, it made them all sticky and kind of unappetizing looking. We soon were moved to our table, which had an amazing view looking directly at the city. Our waitress (a new one) was friendly and nice, let us know what the specials were for the night, and was generally very attentive. When I ordered my steak, I asked that it not be cooked with the creole rub and the cheese on top, I just wanted it cooked normally. Our food came not long after and my steak was served with the creole rub and the cheese. When I spoke up to the waitress about it, she looked surprised and said she thought I was kidding when I had asked for the modification. I am not sure what would have lead her to believe that, but she seemed very sorry about the mistake and rushed to get me a new steak. When my 2nd steak came out, it was cooked without the spices and cheese on it, but it was totally overdone--brown all the way through (I asked for rare), which, if you like streak rare... sucks. She offered to get me another steak but by this time my family was already eating and I didn't want to be the only one sitting there eating dinner. The steak wasn't good, and the twice-baked potato that came with it was also unappetizing. The asparagus was tasty and I ate that, but I otherwise barely touched my meal. The waitress offered to comp my dessert, which was a nice gesture, but since the rest of the food was so totally lackluster, I had no desire whatsoever to eat anything else there. She spoke with her manager again and they comped my meal, and sent out a piece of white chocolate cake which was a nice gesture. The waitress handled the situation well and was nice and apologetic. Otherwise, I would never recommend eating there. The food is not very good, it's expensive for what you are getting, and the service was spotty. I shouldn't have to remind my server 3 times to get us water, and our waitress shouldn't assume I am "joking" about my preferred preparation of my steak (or at least not without clarifying before putting in the order to the kitchen).

    (1)

  • Dan P.

    Love the view and the food was tasty! Service was great! I went for dinner and am anxious to try the brunch I've heard so much about.

    (4)

  • Laura P.

    Chocolate dessert fountain! update- 12/01/07 Saturday is a better pick than Sunday brunch, for whatever reason. It is less frantic and I don't feel like I have to fight over crab legs.

    (4)

  • Todd L.

    Well Salty's is good for one thing and one thing only. The view. If you can't sit near enough to the windows to enjoy it then you're literally being robbed while you "dine" there. I went last night with my in-laws for a birthday dinner and I had to bite my tongue not to express how bad my $35 wild salmon entree was. Seriously. They claim to be a seafood restaurant and they serve dry, overcooked wild salmon on a bed of mashed purple potatoes that are...green. Yep, green and so bland I had trouble figuring out if it was mashed canned peas or wallpaper paste. If there's one thing I can't stand it's wasting a wonderful fish like salmon. They did. On a bright note, our server was very sweet and incredibly attentive to the severe allergy restrictions of my sister-in-law. I will never return to Salty's on my own dime and will certainly recommend some place else to anyone who asks. Any place else really.

    (1)

  • Gerard Y.

    Had dinner over here. Ordered the Cedar Smoked Salmon along with a chowder soup. Both were great. We were seated at the lounge area right next to the fireplace which had a fire going. The view from outside the windows is the city skyline of Seattle which looks beautiful at night. The ambiance was pretty nice and there was a jazz-type band playing almost next to us. The wait service was friendly. You can't beat the free valet parking too.

    (4)

  • Rob M.

    I go to Salty's on Alki a few times a year. I took my family last night as a special treat for my daugher. We had a great table. Amazing view of downtown. Our server was great...and the food was awesome. Its pricey, but worth it if you have a special night with your family or a loved one.

    (4)

  • Corrine C.

    We went here yesterday for brunch to celebrate some anniversaries. Wow - brunch heaven! Oyster bar had a small wait but nothing to cry over. Longer wait for the pasta bar. The crab and shrimp ravioli's were yummy. Went to the omelet bar and had me some crab omelet. The eggs bene were done just right. The beef was tender and perfectly pink. Then there were the apple dumplings... party going on in my mouth- it was GOOD. After brunch they brought us all out a nice little shot of sparkling orange muscati and two slices of their white choc mousse cake for our 2 anniversaries. That cake is RIDICULOUSLY GOOD. so light and moist. Chrissy our server was fantastic and so good with our kids. She gave up her Seahawks beads to the 2 little ones. Oh yeah- on the way out, you get little bags of doughnuts. Food coma... oh so good!

    (4)

  • T S.

    I went there for my anniversary dinner and it was my first time. Saltys lived up to my expectations. The food was great the view from my window seat was spectacular and the service was fantastic. Try the surf and turf.

    (5)

  • Teal C.

    What a waste of hard-earned cash. The brunch was over-indulgent and under-delicious. $39.95 for food no better than what you might find for $9.95 all you can eat in Vegas? The view does not make up for it. I could walk around Alki munching on a Saltine and be just as visually pleased and a lot less broke. I would give it one star if it wasn't for the fact that our waitress was really cool, very attentive and on the ball. I will not be returning to Salty's for any reason.

    (2)

  • Rebecca K.

    Salty's is supposed to have an ever-so famous brunch--I've had loads of friends who have raved about it time and time again. My boyfriend felt it was time to break my Salty's brunch cherry, so he made a reservation for one Sunday. We got there and there was a crapload of people jammed into the lobby, all waiting to get seated so they could jam their maws full of various food stuffs. It was a little uncomfortable having my personal bubble repeatedly infringed upon. Anyway, even though we made a reservation, it took us about 35 minutes to get seated. This is a HUGE pet peeve of mine--what's the point of taking reservations if you don't honor said reservation? Needless to say, I was a bit grouchy when we were seated. The hostess dropped off what appeared to be a Denny's diner order stub on the table and then left. I noticed that the stub had "anniversary" scrawled on it in pencil. I asked my boyfriend if he had told Salty's that it was our anniversary (it was), and in an irritated voice he said "Yes, and I asked them to put a card on the table, which they clearly didn't do." We did, however, have a waiter stop by, exclaim that we "didn't have any balloons on the table!" and awkwardly tie a few to a vase. Cuz, you know, when you pay around $30 a person for brunch, you expect something as classy as balloons tied to your table in a Red Robin-esque fashion. So, our reservation wasn't honored, the anniversary was forgotten, the balloons were tacky, and our waitress got a crappy tip because she promptly forgot about us and never refilled our beverages. The only conceivable reason I'm giving this otherwise disappointing experience three stars is because the food, admittedly, is very good. The brunch offers pretty much everything under the sun, and it's all pretty delicious. If I weren't able to wallow my sorrows in pounds and pounds of yummy sustenance, this would be a one or two star review for sure. But, I'm a food whore so three it is.

    (3)

  • Kris U.

    This is by far the Best Brunch Ever! It's certainly the best I've experienced....and I've been to many, many places for brunch. It was a study in decadence really; the many warmers containing every traditional breakfast food you could think of and more (the apple-wood bacon was excellent) the made-to-order omelet station, the made-to-order crepe station, the overflowing seafood tables (filled with crab legs, peel-and-eat shrimp, blackened salmon, Penn Cove mussels, fresh Hood Canal oysters, and a delicious seafood chowder), a ridiculous dessert table, but wait....and then....oh yes.....a chocolate fountain and a caramel fountain table filled with all manor of fresh fruit, macaroons, rice crispy treats, and marshmallows for dipping delight (be sure to try the frozen bananas). And to top it all off, there was also a bloody mary bar. My food experience here can best be described with one word: orgasmic. The location is great, with gorgeous views across the Puget Sound looking towards downtown Seattle.

    (5)

  • Jen M.

    This review is for brunch. I have eaten dinner at the Rodondo Beach location as well but will base this review on brunch and more brunch... **This review is regarding Saturday and Sunday brunch ONLY** PROS: -Variety, variety, variety (i.e. Omelette Bar, Pasta Bar, Fondue Stations, Crab Legs, Oysters, Cheese Selections, Smoked Salmon, Prime Rib, Fried Seafood, Eggs Benedict, Mixed friend Seafood Platter, Waffle Bar, Endless Desserts... The list goes on....) -SUPER friendly staff (They even offer to give you recipes, provide suggestions, encourage you to try different meals, etc.) -Live Music -The Gorgeous Waterfront View -Food before the Food (i.e. Fresh Baked Scones, Starbucks coffee, Tazo Tea while you wait to be seated) CONS (or possible cons): -Be prepared to pay $50 per person. I was prepared but could see this being a con for others. -You will be too full to try everything so create a plan and if you can't eat everything you wanted to try, keep a mental note for next time RECOMMENDED FOR: -A Date -Groups (Large or Small) -Families -People who love seafood/variety of foods -HUNGRY PEOPLE!!!!! Note: Alki Beach is beautiful. Come here for brunch and then wander the boardwalk to burn off some calories. This would be perfect to do on a nice day. Also, if you hate buffet-style eating this is not the brunch spot for you. However, if you like variety and want to eat as much (or as little) of different things and enjoy being a little indulgent, this spot is PERFECT.

    (5)

  • M F.

    Went to Salty's for a romantic dinner this past Saturday with my husband. We had a gift card and thought why not? We showed up for our 7:15 reservation a bit early and were told we wouldn't be seated till 7:15. No big deal... Until 7:40 rolled around and we still hadn't been seated. Seriously, one of my BIGGEST pet peeves. If I showed up 25 minutes late for my reservation, would you still honor it? No? Then you should have to hold up YOUR end of the reservation deal and seat me on time. But I digress... We ordered the calamari appetizer. It was good, but nothing spectacular. I had the chowder and salad for dinner and my husband had the seafood martini. Again, fine, but nothing special. I guess for the prices and the crazy wait, we were expecting something memorable, and it just wasn't. I mean, the $80 tab for mediocre food was memorable, but not in the way we were hoping. Long story short: we won't come back. Ivar's has better food for WAY better prices, and the Salmon House at North Lake has a great city view to boot. So go there instead and leave happy, satisfied, and with an extra $40 in your wallet!

    (2)

  • Denise L.

    I went to Salty's on Alki Beach with a bunch of families one Sunday morning for their famous Sunday brunch. I guess it might have been all the hype, because in the end, I was kind of let down. The wait seems like forever. The building is poorly structured, so the people waiting are pouring out of the front door and blocking the stairway to the downstairs tables. We were finally seated downstairs which made it tedious to get food and return to our seats. We had to walk down a long, secluded hallway and go up a set of stairs at which we were met by a large crowd of people breathing and drooling over the plate your holding because they were still waiting to be seated. The food was OK. There was a wide variety of foods, but none of them in particular stood out to me. There were too many people in such close proximity, and I swear I was going to make someone spill their food all over them or vice versa. The place is loud with people running around and gathering food. Not the ideal place to go for a relaxing or calm brunch. I agree with the comments about Salty's being overrated. It really was.

    (2)

  • John S.

    Seattle landmark. When my good friend and his wife came to Seattle from Austin before my wedding I took them here. The Sunday brunch is OTH; you can get drunk from seafood....and you can eat seafood and redwine. Most restaurant paint jobs are terrible...I am a painting contractor; but look at the wood and metal railings in the entry/balcony and the decorative finish in the bathroom (the mens). Highly recommended.

    (5)

  • Scott B.

    Red Lobster quality at Daniel's Broiler prices. You pay for the view so only remotely worth the cost in the summer.

    (2)

  • Elle G.

    Salty's Sunday brunch is fantastic for special occasions. I've been here twice, once while taking the ladies in my bf's family out for Mother's Day and the second time taking my parents out for Father's Day. The restaurant itself is wonderfully located on Alki Beach with complimentary valet parking. Reservations for Sunday brunch for a special day is a MUST! A MUST! On both occasions the restaurant was packed. They do take walk-ins for outdoor seating but the patio is not all that great in my opinion especially since it tends to be a bit windy when you're near the water. I would recommend calling two weeks ahead so that you get the perfect reservation time slot and seating option. Definitely let the staff know if you're requesting a window seat when you make the reservation as they do their best to make that accommodation. The service I experienced here was great. The server was extremely attentive, our coffee and tea were always refilled before asking, and we were very well taken care of. As for the brunch options, there are endless possibilities here! I'm usually horrible at all-you-can-eats because I only find a few entrees I like but that has never been the case here at Salty's. There are so many themes to choose from. You can make your own pasta dish with a side of salmon - you can make a seafood platter filled with crab legs, mussels, and oysters - you can BBQ it up with Peco's pulled pork with a side of breaded mac&cheese - go light with some cheese & crackers - or divvy up a breakfast plate with waffles, pancakes, and your choice of various toppings. I pretty much stuffed myself with all these food themes! And for dessert my plate was stacked with everything. You just have to take advantage of the chocolate fountain, I was melting everything from pretzels to Oreos under that thing! I would recommend bringing your loved ones to Salty's brunch at least once. I know for a fact that my parents enjoyed our trip and it's definitely a place you'll want to bring someone who will really appreciate the experience 'cause it ain't cheap. Be prepared to pay $60 a person plus gratuity. I would say the price was worth my visit. What's better than free doughnuts and coffee while you're waiting to be seated? And so far no other restaurant comes close to offering the beautiful view of Seattle like Salty's does. Seeing the skyline across the water under a clear-blue sky with as much food as you can eat, that's really hard to beat!

    (5)

  • Nicole R.

    I've been going to Salty's for years, starting with the location in Portland (where I used to live). My review is for the brunch only, as I've yet to try dinner there. Hands down - best all you can eat brunch ever. Yes, it's spendy, but worth it for all the crab you can eat. The location on Alki has brunch on Saturdays, which is a plus. Pros - All you can eat crab! Beautiful views Great service Cons - Don't go on a holiday weekend, such as mother's day. They jack up the prices, but you don't get much extra for your money. And the crowds are insane. I wish this location offered bottomless champagne/mimosas. The one in Portland does.

    (5)

  • Jeff C.

    Went to Salty's for the buffet brunch on Sat. The selection was great! oysters were fresh and enjoyed seafood selection. However, the prime rib was overcooked. I would love to give this place 4 stars, but really couldn't do it because of the prime rib.

    (3)

  • Laura N.

    I'm not sure what I like more: the view of the gorgeous Seattle skyline (arguably the most beautiful restaurant view in the PacNW in my opinion,) or the view of the glorious, glorious happy hour menu. Yes it's overpriced and over-hyped, but grab yourself a seat in the bar by the fireplace, enjoy a reasonably priced happy hour, bring some sexy back and indulge for an evening. You probably had to cross the most God-awful bridge in the world and may or may not have gotten in a huge argument with the significant other you're about to go get smoochie with, so you've earned it. (Warning: Burt Reynolds may quite possibly have used Salty's as inspiration for his mustached love palace. It's an '80s swank-tastic dream.)

    (4)

  • Linds L.

    Went here for the first time when one of my friends was visiting from out of town. Seeing the reviews before, we made sure to get there about 30 minutes early and told them we were fine to wait in the bar however long they needed as long as we could get a good table with a view. The drinks at the bar were fantastic. My friend the avid martini drinker asked if they had blue cheese stuffed olives and the bartender said "no, but i can make some for you real quick" and he did! Ten minutes later they sat us at probably the best table for two in the house. The view was perfection! We had oysters to start and they were really good though neither of our main dishes were too great - my salmon was extremely salty. But overall great atmosphere, great time!

    (4)

  • Chi-Kit C.

    Gotta say I wasn't too impressed with Salty's. I've been here for their brunch and it was excellent and have also been here previously for dinner. My experience a couple of nights ago was only so-so. The food was okay, our server was GREAT, both attentive and good with the child that was in our party, the view is awesome, but like I said before, the food is just...okay. I suppose we'll be back for their brunch again, but I just don't feel the need to come back for anything else, unless I have guests from out of town who would enjoy the view.

    (3)

  • Dave R.

    Great food, great service. Wife got king crab legs. She said they were the best she's ever eaten. I got the NW seafood paella. Excellent. Service was great, server had recommendations and was knowledgeble about the food. I'd go back frequently if I could afford it. Maybe once per year kind of place.

    (5)

  • Dennis S.

    Salty's is like the king of the block in this part of West Seattle. This place has outstanding food and has a commanding easterly view of the downtown Seattle skyline. This is a great place to go to with your family, date or coworkers. I've never order a dish here that I didn't like. The happy hour at this place is fantastic! It starts at 3 pm and if you can grab a table outside (when weather permits), you will have some of the best views in town while enjoying top notch happy hour food at great prices. If you plan on ordering from the regular menu, make sure that you first get acquainted with it because you can really pay for the view. Let me know if you want to go here for happy hour sometime. :)

    (4)

  • David S.

    Had 8:00 reservation and checked in at 7:45. 8:15- was told 'twenty minutes behind' 8:35 was told 'table is next'. Finally got seated at 8:50pm. Ordered the chowder and it was good. Ordered the crab Mac n cheese. Only two little pieces of crab and the consistency of cheese/ sauce was bad. For the price, not worth the trip. I prefer Seastar or Ivar's. The waiter was nice enough to deduct our drinks while we were waiting for our table. If you need to go- eat at the bar area and get the chowder.

    (1)

  • Beata B.

    I am hooked! Recently, whenever a special occasion arises, I insist on Salty's brunch buffet. It's not inexpensive and you definitely need reservations, but it's the best buffet I have ever experienced. It's a tall claim, it being the BEST, but I've been to the Bellagio buffet (eh) and the Wynn (better) - both in Vegas, and I still think that Salty's, right here, close to home, is better. Since it's all you can eat, I tend to gorge on the oysters on the half shell, without guilt (nothing beats raw oysters. Except maybe their price, if you order off the menu). My other favorite is the Bloody Mary bar, where yes, you can make your own Bloddy Mary (or Maria). The service is reliably helpful and polite. And last, but not least, Salty's on Alki has the most breathtaking view of Seattle.

    (5)

  • Subin H.

    I went there for saturday brunch around 1 pm ( last call is 2:45 pm ) The ambiance was great especially for christmas and the view was perfect even with some cloudy and rainy weather. The service was also really good. They fill out coffee quickly even no asking and let us stay comfortably after the buffet closed. I love cooked salmon and grilled vegatables. Shrimp was steamed with just right amount of time and crab was good as well. Dissert was also great with variety of choices. Pasta section was real and they also have ravioli choice for noodle. Tip, you can ask for a telescope for closer view. Enjoy

    (5)

  • T J.

    Have been to Salty's a number of times, most recently last night for dinner. I had one of the specials with was salmon with crab on top. Pretty tasty! Can't beat the view, good food, and good service. They even added some balloons and a slice of dessert for our friend's birthday, which I thought was a nice touch. Salty's is a good spot for a special meal.

    (4)

  • Rosette T.

    Brunch here is amazing and definitely worth the price! For about $50 dollars a person you get an all you can eat seafood buffet. There are so many options and different variety of food to choose from, They have a seafood raw bar all the way to a make it yourself omelet station. Everything there was so delicious. They have an area in the back that is filled with bread, pastries, desserts, and a chocolate fondue fountain that you can dip fresh fruits into! The view from the table was very scenic and the service was outstanding. If you love seafood as much as I do, Salty's is worth the price and will not disappoint. It does it get very busy on sundays so it would be best to do reservations a week or two in advance

    (5)

  • Peezy L.

    excellent food, service, and view!! very friendly and great food!!

    (5)

  • Traci J.

    Fast forward one year to the last day of Restaurant Week. A mention of the upcoming visit to catering manager Jeff Wilson, and the pull of bar manager Shawn, we were greeted like celebrities and seated front row center, across from the ferris wheel. Nicely poured cocktails were followed by a trio of oysters which were so lovingly described by Shawn that even I, a non oyster lover, had to try. I picked the smallest one, covered with a little raspberry mignonette and slurped away, even chewing the darn thing. Not bad and didn't do anything embarrassing. The appetizer trio was hosted by Jeff, with a coconut prawn for each of us, a big heaping of calamari and a grande size crab cake. Everything was piping hot and really tasty. The bread basket offering was plentiful with a brown fluffy cake-like bread and a more fancy La Panzella flatbread crisp. On to dinner - with all of the apps, Casey our waiter tried to dissuade us from the $28 dinner with a halibut special but we had our minds made up. Though the crab and artichoke dip wasn't piping hot, it was tasty and served up in a ramekin with three crostini. The salad choice was Caesar-like, with bacon, tomatoes and a minty dressing. By then we were getting stuffed and barely sampled our dinners. My choice was a good sized sirloin, cooked perfectly. The bro.ccollini was nicely crisp and the potato-leek hash was heavenly. Almost as good as Jak's potato pancakes. Our white chocolate mousse cake was boxed up automatically with our leftovers and savored the next day, although I did sneak a bite before bed. BTW, the "hash" re-heated nicely in a hot pan of butter and oil the next day - even better, even crispier.

    (4)

  • Emily C.

    Dinner at Salty's is exactly what you think it will be: old school seafood and steaks, an amazing view of the city, high prices. The food isn't anything special, but it's perfectly serviceable. The tablecloths are starched, the wine list is expensive. Great place to take out-of-town grandparents, but if you're looking for food that will change your life, Salty's is not it.

    (3)

  • Jeff G.

    I've had happy hour here a lot,but the weekend brunch is like the pearl in the oyster here. And there are plenty of oysters to be had. In my case two, very full plates of them. Both shucked on the half shell or as shooters in cocktails sauce. My only complaint about the oysters is that they weren't entirely shucked properly. The muscle was still attached so it was hard to just slide them down your gullet. There are lots and lots and lots of other things to stuff your face with here. The crayfish were spiced just write and easy to remove from the shell. The peel and eat shrimp were also good. There was some smoked salmon but it was frozen and very hard to eat(a strange kitchen misstep I guess) Several kinds of benedicts, a bbq salmon, roast beef with plenty of rare slices, crepe bar, pasta bar,4 million kinds of dessert(to sweet for my taste) and a caramel and a chocolate fountain with tons of dipable treats. It's all controlled chaos with the staff managing to keep drinks coming and dirty plates going. Great place to take grandma, or in my case my mother in law. A little on the spendy side but way more than your money's worth.

    (5)

  • Jay G.

    Delayed review from Friday night (7/20)... My wife was coming to visit me while I have an extended business trip. I have been here twice, but the first for my wife. Made reservations for 8pm, and arrived at 7:20. Asked for a window table as my Open Table reservation told me to do. The Hostess said "you are 40 minutes early. Some tables will open up shortly, so go to the bar or take a seat as you prefer". Went to the bar area and we each ordered a drink. Over an hour later, I decide to check what's going on. Scott, the Manager asked if our whole party was here, which I replied, yes, for over an hour. He again said table will open shortly. As I returned to the bar, he came over and apologized, took our number tent the Hostess gave us and left. 20 more minutes pass, the Hostess and I see the Hostess 'looking' for someone. It was us, but since the number was taken, she couldn't find us. I was able to make eye contact with her when see blurts out "there you are"! So, 80 minutes after we arrive, we get our window seat. Adam, the waiter, was pleasant, and we each ordered a glass of wine and some crab cakes. He brings our wine, then about 5 minutes later, Scott the manager brings a seafood platter of calamari, crab cake and coconut shrimp. He profusely apologized for the issues until then. An AWESOME way to smooth things over. Dinner was great, and we left feeling satisfied with the way Scott handled things. Rating is 4 1/2 stars, and sorry for the rambling.

    (4)

  • Karen H.

    I'd heard great things about Salty's brunch (come to think of it, mostly from Salty's) so, what the hell, let's blow $49.99 per person and see what the "best brunch in Seattle" tastes like. Checked in and did a little "buffet recon" and reported back the lay of the land. 2 young men just standing there shucking oysters? Contemplated just pulling my chair up there for brunch. Odds were though that would be more annoying than a toddler ballistic missile, so rethought that plan. Seated by our reservation time. This is starting well. Cocktail menu looked enticing, and, well, build your own Bloody Mary station? Yes please. Waiting.....waiter filling other table's water. Waiting....waiter removing dirty plates from other tables. Waiting....waiter actively avoiding eye contact. Waiting...waiter finally notices there are carbon based life forms at what was his only empty table! I get that the waiter doesn't need to be at my table the second I sit down but, raise an eyebrow, nod, wave, something to acknowledge my existence within 3 minutes. Any gesture recognized as a bid at Sotheby's will do. Even hubby noticed we seemed to be set on auto-ignore. Cocktail order taken, he then explained a "strategy" to take just a little at each station so you don't fill up too quickly. Um, we've actually eaten at buffets before. Maybe I was just testy by this point, but if I'm paying $50 just to sit down, I'll use any "strategy" that amuses me. I did buffet recon, I'm on it. I can eat my weight in fresh seafood, so I bee lined straight for that station. Plate full of Oysters? Check! Seriously, these guys weren't even looking at the oysters when they schucked them. I always end up just yelling at the oyster (which doesn't work, but makes me feel better). In line for the other seafood, crab, shrimp....waiting...waiting while a guest stands at the chafing dish of steamed mussels and clams pulling individual mussels out of the shells and putting them on her plate,leaving nothing but shells for those behind her. They did a great job of keeping the stock replenished but the seafood station. Grabbed shrimp and Dungeness. The chilled shrimp were PERFECT. Clearly cooked that morning for just the right amount of time and then chilled quickly. Lox? Like butter. I wanted to fashion it into a dress and just nibble on it all day (coral is a universally flattering color).The Dungeness tasted like the previously frozen variety. Given the volume they must pump out at brunch, I get it but honestly, looking out over Puget Sounds on a lovely Sunday, I really wanted fresh. I wanted to know it was swimming around making threatening gestures to its tank mates. Dungeness really are some of the most foul tempered creatures on the planet. Maybe their deliciousness is what makes them so surly? Maybe I've over thought the connection between being foul temper and being tasty and delicious? Maybe given my generally foul temper, I should forego this line of thought? Husband went for more variety, which seemed to be a mistake. Prime rib was tough and overdone. Really, needed a steak knife tough. Steak knives, I may add, which were not provided. Salmon Benedict? Dry, overcooked. I wasn't that surprised, rally, how long can you keep a poached eggs perfect in a chafing dish? The cocktails? I went for the special of the day which was a vodka/rose concoction with cranberry. It was light, fresh and, for me, the perfect brunch cocktail. My beloved went for the Bloody Mary bar use they did have a really impressive variety of mixes. He picked Tomatillo. While I get it, I don't think overall it was a visually pleasing choice. It was the color of baby foods peas. The he added Clamato juice, making it the color of sludge. Seriously, I couldn't even watch him drink it AND he kept making me taste it. Spicy, but I just couldn't get past the color. And it was thick. The texture (yes, texture) was gag inducing. This is coming from the person who likes raw oysters, Just sayin, try this at your own peril.Round 2, I tried the "hot" station.Fried clams? Rubber. Mac and cheese, separated and oily. Kielbasa? Why would you put that in there? Why? Maybe that's why it was greasy. More oysters? Yes please. Serious tables of dessert. I decided to try a few things. Cream puff, macaroon in dark chocolate, and a red velvet cupcake. The cupcake. Oh, the humanity. It had some suspicious pinkish frosting but when I cut into the cupcake IT WAS PINK INSIDE! Not red as in RED VELVET, but a watered down rainbow pony pink. The shock, the horror, the utter disappointment because I really love red velvet cake. Overall I'd give this a B-. Both highs and lows, and granted, if you want amazing eggs, don't pull them from a chafing dish. I didn't try the pasta or omelet stations, and focused on things I don't usually cook at home, but I will say, everything I saw coming off the fresh stations looked really nice. We both felt we could have used more love from our waiter

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  • Cindy S.

    I'm a sucker for restaurants with a great view. Salty's is a waterfront seafood restaurant in Seattle. Right when you walk into Salty's, it feels bright and airy. You walk down the little steps and you'll see the view of the bay and downtown Seattle right across from it. The view was spectacular. It was a pretty big occasion that day since we were visiting my friend whom recently moved to Seattle. So, brunch at Satly's was only appropriate. We ordered a couple of glasses of white wine and Salty's Seafood Chowder. The chowder was soo good. It was creamy, but not thick and holds a lot of flavor. I'd say it's different. Definitely a Salty's signature. My friend ordered the fish and chips which was okay. I got the salmon and my bf got the ribs sandwich. We weren't too wow'ed with the food. Perhaps we ordered the wrong things? Definitely worth the trip there for us and being on Alky Beach where Sleepless Seattle was filmed. Who doesn't love that movie?

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  • Hans Z.

    Salty's on a weekend is INSANE. Even if you have a reservation, if you come at peak times you will be waiting in their tiny waiting room for a while. It's the place to go if you want to impress out of towners or gorge youself, but I can't see myself coming here that often. I mean the oysters and seafood are decent, but you can get fresher stuff elsewhere that won't have bits of shell all over the place. The bloody mary is decent here, I think I got one of the premium ones. The service is decent enough, but it can be hard to get your server's attention here, since it's so busy. It took me over 5 minutes trying to get my servers attention before I got up and handed him my credit card. Another 5 minutes minimum before I got it back. Strangely enough, the little bag of doughnuts may have been my favorite part of the meal... They're really good! Instead of braving the parking lot, just find a spot on Harbor, there's always spots within a minute or two walking. Pros: -A lot of variety. -Excellent people watching. -Decent drinks. Cons: -A little expensive. -Seafood is OK but not great. -Service is slow. -Long waits.

    (4)

  • Vivi Y.

    LOVE the brunch! I love seafood and I eat seafood outside at least once a week. Whenever I have time on Sunday noon, I would definitely come to have their brunch. Lots and lots of seafood like oysters and crab legs..as well as many other cooked seafood. I also love their chocolate fondue! The strawberries were so sweet. Salty's is always my first choice for brunch, but I would probably go somewhere else for an actual meal :)

    (4)

  • Melissa N.

    I went here for Salty's buffet brunch and I have to say... everything was sooooo good! For about 50 per person (I know it's very, very pricey, but that's why I haven't been back yet..), it's worth it in the end. I stuffed myself silly. Probably one of the best dates I've had. We came (without a reservation) and had to wait. The location on Alki is gorgeous, so we decided to walk around. Then we decided to rent some bikes and ride up and down the beach! It was really fun and made us hungrier. We ate a little bit of everything, and with every bite, it was delicious. There was lots of fresh seafood as well as lots of breakfast foods. My favorites were the crembule, chocolate fondue fountain (you can tell the chocolate was great quality because it hardened so fast), eggs benedict, and fresh smoked salmon. They even had fair scones! We left very, very happy :)

    (5)

  • Alan B.

    Finally went here for Sunday Branch. Good thing we made a reservation so we didn't have to wait at all, otherwise there was a line waiting. The waiting area is kinda cool, they put water, coffee and desserts that you can help yourself while waiting. However, it would be nice if they keep that area cleaner.. people just put used cups and trash everywhere. The brunch is nice, if you are a big fan of fresh seafood. I do not like fish, but i am a fan with crabs. The waiter were nice, doing a good job keeping our dirnk filled and new towels when he see us eating crabs. The view is great! Overall the food is great, i wouldn't know if paying for $46 is worth it. But I guess you are also paying for the view.. But honestly I think i spent more time looking at my plate more than the view :)

    (4)

  • Kelly N.

    Delicious! Had chowder, nachos, fish taco, ceviche, oyster shooters, oyster half shells, and fried calamari.. All very tasty and did not disappoint! Happy hour prices made it all even better! :)

    (5)

  • Kristin C.

    I came to Salty's for a Sunday seafood brunch. We got a bottle of champagne and waited a few minutes to get a window seat. The view is incredible and the food was surprisingly amazing! The staff is very friendly, and overall our experience was great. The meal was pretty pricey, but this is a great spot to do a special brunch.

    (4)

  • Sarah L.

    Salty's in a phrase - beyond compare. To say I'm a fan of Salty's would be an understatement. I have been a regular attendee to their Sunday brunches for the better part of half my life. Thirteen years later and I'm still in awe of their food, service, and of course, incredible view. Like a fine wine, it has only gotten better with time. When it comes to Brunch Buffets - I have tried the rest, but I always end up coming back to the best. Believe me I've done the leg work. For special events (ie Easter, Mother's Day, etc) other restaurant's Brunch Buffets in the area have all left me disappointed that I didn't go to Salty's. You can find their brunch menu offerings on their website, but it doesn't do the actual experience justice. There is always something for everyone - including those with food allergies. Yes, my sister's boyfriend is allergic to, of all things, seafood, and even he is able to say he enjoyed his meal. And it's a great opportunity to try new foods! Reservations HIGHLY recommended - I called March 1st for Easter Brunch, by 11am the only spot I could get was 2:15pm :( They were very kind in to inform me to call back closer to the date to see if any spots have opened up closer to noon, which is what I was after. Their brunch is unlike anything I have ever been able find elsewhere, it's truly a Seattle tradition not to be missed. I know it is a hefty cost up front, but let me say, it is worth the splurge to enjoy this pot of gold at the end of the West Seattle rainbow.

    (5)

  • Peto F.

    Every time I visit Seattle I go to Salty's on West Seattle. The view of this place of the city of Seattle is enough of a reason to visit. The crab offered is the other reason. Making a reservation is a must and please be specific to say that you want to sit by the window with a view of the city. If you go in the summer you can take a boat from Seattle to West Seattle. They call it the WATER TAXI.

    (5)

  • Molly T.

    Thank you Seattle! My friends recommended Salty's for brunch. For about $40, you get to play around the buffet. I felt like I was in Vegas at one of the fancy hotel buffets. I felt like a kid in a candy store. Yeah! There was a plethora of seafood!! Barrels of Dungeness crab, shrimp, salmon, clams, and fresh shucked oysters were all around you. There was also a pasta to-order station, an omelet station, a meat station with steak and ham, a HUGE chocolate fountain, 2 dessert tables with a variety of pastries, cupcakes, pies, cakes, tarts, and cookies, waffle and pancake station, etc.... Drinks are included except for bloody marys. When you first get seated, they give you a bag of fresh, oily, but yummy doughnuts! Service was incredible. We had the friendliest waitress. The manager also stopped by to welcome us to Salty's and Seattle. I really like this place and the day we went, we can see the Seattle skyline. It was clear and beautiful. Ask to be seated outside when it's a nice day. Call for reservations as weekends can get crazy busy. Saturday is better than Sunday brunch. Saturday is less crowded and you can take advantage of the seafood without bumping elbows with people. This is definitely a local restaurant!

    (5)

  • Penny G.

    My kids love going here for brunch. The only reason I don't give it 5 stars is that $100+ for brunch is a bit much. However, the food is good, the layout is nice and keeps people moving, and there's something for everyone. My son loves the omelette station, and my daughter loves the various lox option. The view is amazing, the staff friendly (although sometimes slow), and the free valet parking is much appreciated.

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  • John B.

    Best buffet brunch ever! Coming from the Silicon Valley/Bay Area this is by far the best seafood brunch buffet for the price. Something like this in Santa Clara Valley would be like $90 or more alone for the quality of food you get. Everything was tasty and service was excellent. Forget Todai or those asian buffets throughout the bay area. Seattle has a gem here for buffet. Clam chowder was excellent. The Pasta bar was great making your pasta the way you want. I was amazed at the dessert tray and breakfast food here was also great. Vegas buffets have nothing on this. I've never stuffed myself so full in such a long time. This spot is officially now on my must visit spots if I ever come back to Seattle. Thank you Salty's for ruining my diet. It was worth it.

    (5)

  • Jimmy W.

    my wife and i love brunches and are always looking for new places to try...Salty's was suggested for us by a co-worker...and i'm glad she did. We got a table by the wiindow, so it gave us a great view of the water...my wife liked that. They have brunch on both Saturday and Sunday...it's the exact same thing, just $6 cheaper on Saturday... the food selection was massive (more selections then Ivar's Salmon House's brunch)...i am kind of a picky eater, so i can usually find a few things i like and just eat that until i get full. but...there was so much to choose from, i didn't get a chance to go back for seconds on the food i liked... only reason why i did not give it a 5 star was because we had to wait 20 minutes past our reservation time...we even showed up 15 minutes before our reservation time thinking our table would be ready right on time...but we ended up having to wait about 35 minutes before we got seated...they do give you coffee and donuts while you wait though...but i wasnt about to ruin my appetite...shoot...

    (4)

  • Jeanny M.

    We were here for a pre-birthday dinner. I was pretty hungry so I ordered their T-Bone while the hub ordered the halibut. We started with some fried clams, which were out super fast and were very tasty! Unfortunately, the T-Bone was thin, gristly, and dry. They prompt you to cut in the center to ensure that it's cooked to order, and it was..in the center. The entree also came with large asparagus (they appeared to have been over-steamed, resulted in tastelessness), and a potato cake with bacon bits. The hub's fish entree was tastier (but smaller) and came with a decent amount of crab (the same large boring asparagus was there too), and hollandaise on the side. Lesson learned: One shouldn't order land food at a seafood place and if you're at a seafood place and hungry, well, it's kind of a rock and a hard place. Order the seafood and get less food, or order 'eh' land food and get more? Service was great though. I made reservations through OpenTable and asked for a view booth (which their automated reply said you could get on a list upon arrival), but we still got a view booth and we were late. Prompt, attentive, and patient service. It was great, so thank you servers!

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  • Tu Uyen H.

    Why is the overall ratings here do low?!?! Brunch is awesome, if not the best in Seattle, AND hello!! The view!! Brunch with a view of downtown Seattle. This place deserves 5 stars. Ok dinner may not blow you away, but give it another try during brunch time. The food selection is amazing! Even if you're a picky eater you'll find something to fall in love with here. I can say so much about why this place is fantastic, but I think I can sum it up with a few words: amazing food selection + picturesque view of beautiful Seattle = best brunch!

    (5)

  • Ben C.

    Weekend Buffet Brunch Review =) If you haven't done Salty's Brunch it's definitely a must try at least once while you are in Seattle, delicious food and beautiful views of Seattle, you will leave fat and happy!! Make sure to come to the brunch with an empty stomach because there is A LOT of food to choose from. Salty's brunch is on the weekends only, and actually was recently told that they are going back to Sundays only and will bring back Saturdays later in the year. So call and make sure you are getting the brunch and not a normal lunch. Location: Salty's is located on Alki...hence the name =). Crossing over the west Seattle bridge I recommend giving yourself a little more time. Main reason is because the main strip along Alki can get pretty crowded. They have a very large parking lot + another gravel lot next to it and there is ample street parking. Since the restaurant is towards the beginning of Alki you don't really have any problems finding parking like you would if you continued along Alki. The restaurant itself is located right on the water so the view of Seattle is amazing. Service: With the brunch buffet I highly recommend making a reservation. Again...MAKE A RESERVATION!! Main reason is because it can get very busy, walk in's can get seated but I always see them seated downstairs because the main dining room is packed. But service has always been great. The hostesses do a great job getting to people, and the waiters and waitresses are awesome. They are very cheerful and definitely make sure you are taken care of. The rest of the staff is great, head chef is awesome very knowledgeable and passionate about his food. Food: Again this is the Buffet Brunch review not the main menu review. Brunch at Salty's is in my mind awesome! Quality of food is great and the selection is diverse. One thing to note, definitely caters more towards the seafood side but great selection of other dishes as well. The few things to look forward to. - Omelette Station - Pasta Station - Oyster Bar - Chocolate/Caramel Fountain - Crepe Station - Meat carving station - Bloody Mary station Each one of these is great most has a member of the staff running it and preparing your food fresh. If you love Bloody Mary's this is definitely the place to be, they have a HUGE selection of infused vodka that the head chef does himself. My cousins favorites are, Salmon Infused Vodka and Bacon Infused Vodka. Doesn't sound appetizing but he swears it's delicious. My only complaint to the food is I wish they would mix it up a bit. Every time we go they have basically the same thing so that is why we only go once every two months or so. So there it is folks, the food is delicious, the staff is great, the view is beautiful. If it's going to be a sunny weekend and you know your going to be hungry pay a visit to Salty's.

    (4)

  • Alex G.

    Overpriced descent seefood.

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  • drea m.

    Took my parent's for brunch, and it was great. Gorgeous view, delicious food. Wish the orange juice would have been fresh, but other than that, can't complain.

    (4)

  • Aileen G.

    The view is very nice especially at night. The food was so so, nothing special. Prepare to pay for $50-60 per person after tip and tax.

    (3)

  • Tom C.

    Saltys is one if the first places I was told to try when I first moved here - it supposedly had all the charm, good food, view etc. Especially the brunch, I HAD to try the brunch. Well, I tried the brunch. I have been back a few times for weekday lunch and even dinner. So this is my personal take - the food is good, the service is good, the view is great. So why isn't this a 5 star for me? well, I just don't get that feeling after I have left : "wow, that was a great meal, great time...I can't wait to come back" - I just don't get that feeling. And honestly, I am not sure why. This place is usually packed for the brunch and parking isn't the worst, but you still have to navigate a little. Maybe it's just straight out of the play book that tells you what to do with a restaurant on the water. I don't know, maybe it's just me.

    (3)

  • Orlene C.

    I have been going to the Saltie's brunch since I was young with my family to celebrate special occasions. If you are a fan of buffets with endless amounts of food or a fresh seafood fan, you will be in paradise. They have an endless amount of fresh seafood such as fresh crab, prawns, shrimp, oysters, and clam. I always enjoy the lox salmon with bagel section. There are stations where they make you a fresh omelet or pasta or crepe. There are numerous ready-made buffet items. My favorite is the egg benedict. There is a huge dessert section. None of the desserts in the dessert section really standout. The best dessert is the donuts they give each table when you arrive. Those donuts melt in your mouth. Make sure you eat them right away while they are hot. When I was younger, they used to even have fresh homemade pizza. They should bring the pizza back, it was delicious. As of 2010 - Adults are $45 including drinks. KIDS AGE 9-13 $22.95, AGE 5-8 $15.95, 4 & UNDER FREE BRUNCH HAPPY HOUR: SATURDAYS ARRIVE BY 9:30, SUNDAYS BY 8:45AM, AND RECEIVE $10 OFF PER ADULT FOR PARTIES OF 10 OR LESS! If you are not a huge seafood fan or buffet fan, I don't think it is worth the money.

    (4)

  • Bob G.

    I brought my wife here for Sunday brunch for our anniversary. She usually gets the date wrong and this year was no exception, it was Sunday, not Tuesday as she had on the calendar. We usually go to Ivars for special occasion Sunday brunches and had heard how much better Salty's was. At almost double the cost I was expecting something out of the ordinary. Their seafood selection was similar to Ivars with one glaring exception, Ivars will cook the raw oysters on request, but don't bother to ask at Salty's! That alone made it less of a wonderful experience. The waiter did comp us a slice of the white chocolate moose / raspberry cake since it was our anniversary and as Kiki noted, it was the best cake ever, but even that couldn't make up the price difference. Lesson learned, next special occasion brunch will be back to Ivars.

    (2)

  • Mark F.

    Fresh, beautiful and worth it for a special occasion but not everyday dining. Date night? You bet ya go to Salty's. Mother's Day brunch? Find yourself chowing on the all you can eat buffet ($44.95). Birthday or anniversary too are great reasons to attend a seating but just "because it's Tuesday", I think not. Make reservations, take advantage of the valet and grab a drink at the bar while you take in the frittering hours of sun (awesome Bloody Mary bar at brunch). Once the lights go out, the true star is born... spectacular views of Seattle! Sorry but the food comes second to the sight. Start with crab cakes ($15) for singles or the seafood sampler ($28up) that can be customized for any size party. Not cheap but I'm worth it. While a couple red meets are offered, unless you're pairing with lobster or crab, you're in the wrong place. I love a good Filet Mignon ($48) and if you ask nice, you can have it Oscar style for a few bucks more. Try to stick to the fresh fish. It's tough to decide what's better, the all you can eat brunch or a moon lit dinner on a clear, or high overcast, night. You'll have to decide for yourself so better try both. I keep going back for both and love it. It's not and everyday chowder house but it's a heck of a place to celebrate something special.

    (4)

  • S I.

    The special menu that I believe comes out daily on the front cover is the way to go. The black cod was unbelievable. The copper river salmon is overpriced. Overall for first timers to Seattle it was good. Dessert is up on the table and everyone is enjoying. So far so good.

    (4)

  • Mandy S.

    this is good for special occasions on a sunny day. Happy hour is pricey but you pay for the view for the most part

    (4)

  • April B.

    Perfect end to my Seattle trip. We had reservations for brunch and were running late due to the bridge closure but they still let us keep our reservations. The place was packed but the service was really good. The choices were great with breakfast choices including a create your own omelette. They also had a create your own pasta bar, prime rib, oysters, crab, shrimp and a 14 foot desert table! 14 feet!! We ate for about 2 hours straight but I didn't want to miss anything. However, I never made it to the prime rib but I'm sure it was great.

    (5)

  • Sarah F.

    My rating is ONLY for the view and the BRUNCH! The reason it's 4 stars instead of 5 is it makes me sad that the brunch is so great, but the lunch and dinner isn't. Pros? (brunch) -Crepe man makes you crepes! -Great view -Long hours -Chocolate fountain -Seafood options galore! -Breakfast, lunch, and dessert all in one! Cons? (brunch) -The price is understandable, but still makes it an expensive experience Cons? (non-brunch) -Food isn't spectacular -Way overpriced -Service lacks originality and suggestions

    (4)

  • Vanessa W.

    Yesterday was my very first time there. I have driven by Salty's many many times, but I never stopped by and tried it until yesterday. My friends and I did a 3 course meal for dinner, and I had to say the experience was amazing. Our waitress, Katie is definitely highly recommended. She was very helpful, kind, and friendly. She gave us a very great first time experience. Aside from the great service we had, the food was pretty good. My all time favorite was the white chocolate mousse that came at the end of our meal! It tasted so good. However, there was a problem, it was the reservations. We made reservations, was there a little bit earlier, and yet we ended up waiting for about 10 mins to get a table. We were told that we had to wait for a table to free up. I'm thinking, we called ahead to make reservations so we wouldn't have to wait for a table to free up. What's the point of reservations?? Otherwise everything else went smoothly!

    (4)

  • Amanda K.

    Yum! I came here for brunch with my family for a friend's wedding. This was a very good choice for after the service. It was super cute because they ordered Trophy Cupcakes instead of a wedding cake. Red velvet, green tea, and chocolate. mMmMmmm! Salty's provided a buffet styled brunch for us. There were a variety of foods available. From eggs benedict to freshly made waffles. I tried the eggs benedict, wafflles, smoked salmon, and potatoes. It was all SO good! Especially the waffles. Hot, crispy on the outside, soft and fluffy on the inside. The eggs benedict is one of the best I've ever had. The pieces of smoked salmon were thickly cut, savory, and so delicious! The potatoes were perfectly cooked, and stir fried with bell peppers and onions. Om nom nom! There was also a chocolate fountain, I like! I'm definitely coming back for more brunch!

    (5)

  • Ken S.

    One of the best views of the Seattle Skyline to be found in a chair. The service is excellent, they really go out of their way to treat you right. The food is good, it's pricey sure,but it's nicey. Plus when you're done, the walk through the park afterwards is always good.

    (5)

  • Sabina W.

    Just lovely. Drink specials, food and the service is outstanding! There is love making with food in the kitchen at this place. Everything from the taste, texture to the presentation is just beyond excellent. The view is best imo right at dusk come eat around 5ish begin to drink and just let the city itself captivate you as the Seattle skyline turns into sleepy hues of pinks and purples and suddenly energizing bracelets light..light up the night sky. Excellent place for dates or for a night out for a few drinks with friends.

    (5)

  • pete h.

    Came here for brunch recently for a friend's birthday after having been here for a few years. The selection is really good; everything is AYCE. The food includes a made to order omelet bar, made to order pasta bar, fresh clams, mussels, dungy crab, shrimp cocktail, fresh shucked oysters, waffle/french toast, prime rib, ham, selection of fresh cheese, a crepe bar, and so on. There is lots of food but you sure as hell pay for it, and pay for it dearly. The price including tax and tip was $42 dollars a person, and this didn't even include a weekend bloody mary to forget about the evening before. The food is really good but the price is why I am giving Salty's just 3 stars. EDIT: Oh yeah, the best part = chocolate fountain!

    (3)

  • Paul B.

    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. 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. 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. 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. 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? Completely incompetent staff, and the manager did nothing to make us happy. So we payed $90 for crap food and a couple 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. Absolutely the worst Restaurant experience I have had in my memory. 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. This place is lame

    (1)

  • Curtis B.

    Right on the water, the view is the most beautiful of the Seattle skyline. The staff was very friendly from the moment I walked in. As a beer geek, I was thrilled to see Mac & Jacks on tap at the bar. It's delicious and goes well with seafood. I always like when a restaurant sets down artisian bread with a small rammikan of soft butter, and Salty's delivered both. As an appetizer, I ordered the local clams, which were simmered in a savory white wine sauce. I would of spent time dipping my bread into the sauce, but before I was done, dinner came. I hate the feeling of being rushed with my appetizer or feeling like I need to figure out where on the table everything needs to go, or just tell them to take my unfinushed appetizer away. It adds a bit of stress that I don't want to deal with at dinner. My main course was delicious. It was grilled Halibut topped with crab meat & Hollendaise sauce on top of asparagus. It was fresh, rich, and filling. The Mac & Jacks was perfect to drink with it as well. Dessert was a bust. The Apple Napolian was served cold and my fork wouldn't go through the top layer, but rather mushed it down, causing the lower layers to slide out the sides. I asked for a new one heated up, which was a bit better the second time around, however, by the time the second one came, I wasn't hungry for it. Summary: Great tasting food & drink, gorgeous view, friendly staff. Could improve on the timing of the food & desserts.

    (4)

  • Jenny H.

    I said in my previous review that I will not be returning to Salty's and I am going to stick to it. I am disappointed in Salty's. A staff or manager, I don't know of Salty's left me a comment on my previous review to e-mail them back because they want to "make things right" and I thought to myself, hey that's nice of them to want to work this out because I wouldn't mind giving it another try. Well I did e-mail them back, about almost 2 weeks ago and have yet to hear from them. I did want to "try to make things right" with Salty's but after this? No, I am fine. Please don't leave comments to people posting negative reviews about your restaurant if you are not going to follow through on your part. Eek! Methinks NOT.

    (1)

  • Tim C.

    It's funny how different people can be. One can see it by reading all the review for this establishment. Anything from 1 Star to 5 Stars. One person said they'd only eaten there once, and once was enough. I can't recall the amount of times that my wife and I have eaten here, and we are continually blown away by the view, the food, the service, etc. It's all waaay over the top good. We always start our meal out with the little cup of chowder, and they will drizzle some Crème Sherry on it per your request, and oh wow! does that ever do it ! ? ! and the food, we've just always been delighted to return again, and again . . .

    (5)

  • Kat D.

    Oh Salty's is the place to be on a romantic evening or with friends on a nice evening. This place is definitely the place for tourists who want to see the beautiful skyline of downtown Seattle or for that once yearly special dinner (my boyfriend and I always go on our anniversary!) My boyfriend and I don't go that often because: 1 - It's expensive 2 - There is just not a lot to choose from. We always seem to get the same thing every year, because a lot of what they have just seems for "show". My mother and I went earlier this week because we had a gift card and decided it would be a perfect opportunity to use it. We both had cedar salmon and mmm was it delicious. It was the perfect portion. I had coconut prawns that were way too hot for me to enjoy, they were good but eh I don't think I'll get it again. I also had the creme brulee and was disappointed. The creme brulee was too watered down, and just tasted off. Something I definitely did not expect from Salty's. My Mom had a white chocolate cake and I took a bite of hers and it was good. It's a nice place. I go every year. It's nothing to spectacular though. I've been many places that had the same quality of food for cheapter. I love Salty's though. There is just something magical about the place. Definitely a place to at least try once in a lifetime... even if it's just for the view. Plus the staff is super nice.

    (4)

  • Patricia C.

    White chocolate mousse cake please and thank you.

    (5)

  • Brittany S.

    I was visiting my cousin and she took my mom and I there. I was told that their mac & cheese with crab and the crab melt was amazing...but since I am gluten free, my options were quite a bit more limited. I chose the appetizer of the crab legs, and the crab was really great but I was still pretty hungry since there isn't much to them, so I ordered the creme brulee, which was pretty good. I was happy that they had on their regular menu gf next to things that were gluten free, so I didn't have to guess, but I really wish they had more options than just the cold appetizers and a salad. Oh well, it was still an enjoyable experience and it was nice sitting and looking at the water. The service was good as well. I would recommend this restaurant more to people who aren't gluten free, but at least you can find something if you are.

    (3)

  • Michael T.

    First time at this restaurant in Seattle, simply the worst service I have had at any restaurant in this great city. Took a group of 10, arriving at 7:00 pm, took 45 minutes together drinks, over an hour for salads and dinner. Gratuity was automatic,which is sad considering the extremely poor experience. Food was very average, view is outstanding!

    (1)

  • Patty M.

    The food was delicious and cannot beat the view. That is actually a reason for going on it's own. I would say that the service could have been better. Everyone was super friendly but slow. I once was seated and it took a server almost 10 mins to even come up and say hello. The service is tolerable though and would not keep me from going back.

    (3)

  • Ham C.

    came here for the brunch and it was A-OK.

    (3)

  • Yesi V.

    Killer View! The best brunch ever! I usually dont care for Sunday brunch, this place is an exception.

    (5)

  • Sandy W.

    Whoever said Disney World is the happiest place on earth has clearly never been to Salty's for their weekend brunch. Every time we're in Seattle, we head straight to brunch here. Where do I even begin??? Tons of fresh seafood - fresh oysters (that they shuck on the spot), delicious dungeness crab, shrimp, mussels, smoked salmon...and that's just the seafood table. There is also a pasta station, make your own bloody marys, crepe station, omelets, waffles, pancakes, and a variety of other items available like eggs benedict, mac n cheese, etc. And did I mention the desserts?? They have a chocolate fountain AND a caramel fountain with tons of items for dipping (strawberries, rice krispie treats, etc.). There's too much to list so just check it out for yourself! Also, don't miss the chowder. Yum. And the gorgeous view doesn't hurt either. Or the super friendly service. If I lived in Seattle, I would go every single week.

    (5)

  • TJ B.

    Ten of us celebrated a birthday last weekend here and let me start by saying the service was good and so was the view, but after that there's not much more good about it. The food was horribly salty, the portions are very small and the quality was not up to par. I've eaten here many times in the past, but not in the last year. I ordered the seared scallops. They were floating in olive oil, yuck, and so salty I could barely swallow them. I could feel the salt crunch when chewing them. This place has gone down hill tremendously since I was last there. It really saddens me, because it was once a great place to go. Now, I cannot recommend it. We live in a location where there's no excuse for bad seafood.

    (1)

  • Javier C.

    We called to reserve a table around the window and they didn't honor it. Although we had a reservation and we got there on time we had to wait because they didn't had a table ready. Service was good and the food was tasty.

    (3)

  • Mike D.

    Lived in West Seattle a long time, back when Salty's was called the Beach Broiler. Went there a number of times when it became Salty's, and generally found it little better than the old chain called Skipper's. Lot's of deep-fried food that was just a notch about school cafeteria fare. Went there again after many years absence - a friends birthday - and discovered it hadn't changed much. There are some new things on the menu, some terribly overpriced, but generally we were underwhelmed. I had a cioppino with a tomato sauce that tasted of Old Bay seasoning (why not make your own if you're going to charge $29 on the fresh sheet?). I found one piece of fish, a half dozen clams that had been waiting around for a while, and a bunch of skinny crab legs that were mushy - even the shells were soft and mushy. The shrimp in the dish were okay. My wife's linguini with clams was so-so, as was pretty much everything else. We did have a big party - about 20 people, and the service was a little bumpy. We see no reason to go back unless it for one of our friends.

    (1)

  • Crystal S.

    Yikes, how have I not reviewed Salty's yet?! This is probably on of the best places ever to get happy hour! The view is awesome, the food is awesome, its right on Alki, what more could you want?! I can only review their happy hour unfortunately, because Im a poor graduate student and can't afford an actual dinner....but Im sure that is great too!

    (5)

  • Michelle E.

    Best buffet ever. I'm not sure why this place doesn't get 5 stars from everyone. I have been to Vegas 100 times and no buffet there has beat my favorite place which is Salty's. You have a plethora of seafood, breakfast items, dessert, omelettes ready made, and a full bar! This place is seriously the best buffet I have ever experienced in my life. They even offer this super good free scones and coffee while you wait. I was already good with just the scone! YUMMERS! Seafood can be topped off faster, but there are so many hungry people it is kind of hard to ensure everyone gets the good part of the crab, or the fatty oyster. Clams are good, oysters good, crab legs good, crab bodies good, muscles are OK, french toast yum, fondue fountain yum, waffles yum! Cooked breakfast foods like the egg benedict on the wheat toast with spinach SUPER GOOD! Sausage...good! Our waiter got us ice tea and a whole plate of lemon wedges...awesome! They even gave us a bag of mini donuts before sitting down. Oh man, just writing about this experience makes me salivate and then feel full. For your very last bite, the apple turnover or pudding...whatever they call it.....TO DIE FOR! Its like the cherry on top to the entire experience. Have it with a cup of coffee!!! This place is a must try if you are ever in Seattle. Make reservations. There is an awesome view outside the buffet to take pictures of your huge tummy when you leave. They even have Valet service! I LOVE SALTY's!!!!

    (5)

  • Carly B.

    I think 3.5 stars sums this place up perfectly. When I was told we were going here for a client dinner on our trip to Seattle, I immediately looked it up on yelp and thought "aww, man, we're going to obligatory seafood restaurant for tourists". I was actually really impressed with a variety of things: 1. Free limo! Totally cheesy, but check it out. 2. Above average mojitos. I've had a rash of bad ones lately and these ones were just right: nice and strong, plenty of mint and lime and not too sweet. I had three. 3. Truffled tater tots: at something like $5 for a big plate of them, these were a steal and a big hit with the group. Easily made a perfect sized appetizer for our group of seven. 4. Incredible view of the Seattle skyline at night. We were sitting by the big windows and felt like we were one a cruiseship. The prices were pretty steep and while my crab stuffed salmon was tasty, I don't know if it was $36 tasty. It came on a pile of pureed "root vegetables" but they mostly tasted like plain ol' mashed potatoes to me. The beurre blanc was just a tad too lemony and tended to detract from the rest of the dish. Still good though, and very rich. Just something I'd think twice about if it were me actually paying. The mojitos and tater tots, on the other hand, were something I'd shell out money for all day long.

    (3)

  • Shannon H.

    We came for a family dinner celebrating my mother in law's birthday. We were able to make a reservation online with no trouble, and were given excellent service. We arrived early and waited in the bar for the rest of our group. Our table was ready early, and had a great view of the waterfront. We all really enjoyed our entrees, I had the salmon stuffed with crab, which was delicious! The fish and chips was a meager portion of fish, only two smaller pieces of fish and all fries. The bananas foster prepared tableside was delicious, and a very generous portion meant for 2, but was easily shared between 4 of us. Most importantly, they were very child friendly. We had a 6 month old and 4 year old at the table, and our servers were very accomodating and patient with our occasionally noisy little ones. There was another young one at a table nearby. It was overall a great meal! I hear the brunch is incredible.

    (4)

  • Ryan F.

    My wife and I took her mother here for a big birthday celebration. Overall: this place was really disappointing. When you first walk in there is cheesy old seafood restaurant decor all over the place. Feels like you are at the crabpot or some other touristy area on alaskan way. Based on the looks of the clientele, they might expect this but I certainly didn't. I was hoping for more of a Canlis feel, seafood-style. My wife's salmon was cold the first time out and under-cooked on the second try and the waitress didn't even offer a freebie dessert or appetizer in exchange. The prices are way too high for a 6-8oz piece of fish. $38? Yeah, I'll only do that once. Positives - pretty nice waitress and stunning view of downtown Seattle over the water. If you're coming just for this it might be OK but be prepared to pay for it in more ways than one.

    (3)

  • Patrick K.

    Great atmosphere and good food. Arguably the best view of Seattle anywhere. I've been here twice over the last 10 years and each time I choke when I see the prices. At the end of the meal I'm no longer concerned about the price. If you've never been you should definitely go at least once just before sunset.

    (4)

  • Chad O.

    High-end seafood restaurant in West Seattle/Alki with magnificent views of the downtown Seattle skyline. We went with the family for the weekend brunch buffet for $40 a head not including alcoholic beverages. It was all good, some things were standout. The food is probably more like 4 stars, but given the prices and service it is more of a 3 star experience. It's what you should expect from restaurant with stellar views, not the greatest bang for buck. However, if you've got visitors to Seattle and want an over the top breakfast buffet on the Sound with view of Downtown, it's worth a trip every few years.

    (3)

  • Scott H.

    Came here for a corporate dinner. We sat in a private room downstairs. The staff is excellent. Everyone is very friendly and attentive. There is a great view of the skyline which is beautiful! We had an open bar which is always nice. I chose the Alaskan Salmon which came served on top of mashed potatoes with carrots and Asparagus. Everything was excellent. Since it is a corporate outing with my company paying the bill (and because we had an event menu with no pricing visible). Therefore I cannot comment on the price. However much they paid for me it was definitely worth it! The only thing better than a great experience is a FREE great experience. Two Thumbs up for Salty's though regardless of who pays!

    (4)

  • Tres B.

    This legendary eatery with the million dollar views is cruising on reputation as the famous brunch becomes a hideous hybrid of stale dishes with no imagination. Over priced and lacking quality, I find the salads are more akin to pre packaged QFC fare. The meat carving station produced uber thin slices of fatty sirloiny slop. Once THE spot to take out of towners, it is no longer. Sadly, its hard to regain a reputation lost. Just ask my sister.

    (1)

  • Tiger C.

    A brunch buffet is a great place to go with family if you don't really want to interact with them over the course of the meal. If you strategically get up to get food at the right times, you will not be sitting with your family much at all, especially skipping the dialogue of that one uncle who gets blank stares after every comment. And what better brunch can you go to than Salty's? This is flat out the best brunch in the Sound. From seafood, to unique renditions of the usual flair, to the cupcakes and awesome desserts, this is the spot. Personally, the mussels and crab are fantastic and mix it up. The drinks and donuts are excellent additions as well. You cannot beat the view and setting either, beautiful view of Seattle downtown as well as really well dressed Seattlites too.

    (5)

  • Mark T.

    OK, the view is gorgeous, and the food is very good, if a little overpriced. But the staff varies between indifferent and overbearing, neither of which makes for a great evening. We had reservations for 8:15 on a Saturday, and arrived 7 minutes late. We were told at first that because we were late we would be placed at the end of the 8:30 cue, and that there were many people ahead of us. After some continued repartee with the hostess, we asked to speak with the manager and were told, somewhat indignantly, that we were speaking with the manager, obviously a big lie. If you have out of towners eager to dine with a spectacular view of downtown Seattle and are willing to put up with mediocre service, go for it. If not, there are many more great restaurants in Seattle.

    (2)

  • Steve K.

    Food was great. Really loved the brunch all you can eat extravaganza. I ate too much. But I was still happy. Staff was all very polite and friendly. Would go again!

    (5)

  • Claire S.

    Salty's is a rather awesome place for a quick bite and a great view of Seattle. We chose to end our Seattle trip here, since it puts us a little closer to the airport, and would let us just relax for a minute. SERVICE. The guy we had was pretty terrible, very unfriendly and loathe to be there. It took about 20 minutes for our bottle of wine to be brought out, and he seemed very dismissive of us when it was clear we weren't planning on ordering copious amounts of food. At the end of his shift (?) he asked us to close out, but when we said we weren't done with our meal and were planning on staying around a bit longer, he insisted we close out with him. Bizarre (and why it's a 3 instead of 4 star review). FOOD. Surprisingly delicious. I expected your run-of-the-mill rubbery calamari without much flavor, but their calamari, along with the other dishes we had, were all delicious, perfectly portioned, and worth coming back for. Plus, it helps that we had a killer view. Bottom line, we stayed for the food and the view, but the service definitely needs improvement.

    (3)

  • Matthew B.

    There's really only one reason that you go to Salty's... for the view. Sure, the service is good and the food is decent as well... but it's all something that you could get at any other over-priced restaurant that doesn't seem to innovate with the times. One exception to this, would be the drinks on the patio in the summer. There's something special about having the best view in Seattle and drinking well made, strong drinks. Sure... that might be the alcohol talking.

    (3)

  • MzJustina S.

    I absolutely love this place for brunch. However this weekend was a hell hole. I pulled up for valet and didn't know that I was in the wrong side for valet. The young gentleman said "you pulled up to the wrong side for valet" my response was "I do apologize, I wasn't sure which side to pull up" his response "well next time you need to learn how to be patient, food isn't going anywhere" I was shocked to hear this young man speaking to me like this. I didn't want to say anything until after brunch. Then, I forgot my bottle of champagne in the car, so I looked for the young man who valet my car, I asked him if I could get the keys to the car because I had to get something out of my car, his response was "why didn't you bring it out with you when you first pulled up?" His entire customer service was rude and uncalled for. I honestly didn't want to dine and celebrate my birthday brunch there anymore. I tried to hold in it during brunch, and it just ruined my appetite, so my friends took me elsewhere to celebrate my birthday. Ever since this experience, I am hesitated to come back to Salty's. Thank you for the bad experience on my birthday.

    (1)

  • Val D.

    A bit pricey for a brunch buffet at around $45 for adults and $24 for kids, on weekends with certain drinks included: Crablegs 3 stars - the crab legs were small, cold and watery, so wasn't to my taste. hot items - 4 stars - lots of choices, including ham, and the pasta station had pretty good pesto seafood pasta. prime rib - 3 stars - was a little on the dry chewy side. dessert - 3 stars - I think the creme Brule was the only thing I liked. Otherwise, I didn't care for the rest. They also had a chocolate fountain station to dip all sorts of fruits, pretzels and marshmallows in. Salad station - 4 stars - there was an assortment of different salads. Oyster station - 4 stars - they will shell a little at a time so you get a freshly shelled raw oyster. Service - 5 stars - at first they were seating us in the sun, but we couldn't stand it being noon, and requested to sit inside, so they offered a booth which we were able to relax and take our time way after closing. the restaurant is near the lake so we had a nice view of the lake and city across it.

    (4)

  • Tiffany T.

    Atmos: Big, got seated with great city view. You get complimentary donuts when they seat you. Buffet: Meh. Super large - tons of options, a good thing. Tons of options means meh quality more often than not. The French toast was ok but I won't get it in round 2. The "warm" crab was cold inside and covered in slippery oil on the outside. The biscuits were soggy and the bacon was not crisp (soaked in a ton of its own fat). There are lots of dessert options and meat options, 1 veggie platter which is seasoned and grilled (cold), taste is good (better than most things so far). I asked my partner if there was anything note worthy from his plate and he stared in silence for about 2 minutes and said, the complimentary donut at the beginning was good.... his only comment about the actual plates of food is that it was all relatively cold. If you want a piping hot breakfast that has great quality, save your money for a more local, smaller place.

    (3)

  • Delfina G.

    I like Salty's, but last night wasn't the greatest experience. Our waiter did not meet the Salty's standards. Before he even took our orders he came to us several times and said to not switch around seats so it can be easier for him. I understand if he said that to us after he took our order, but he said that before, which doesn't make any sense to me. We only had water, he didn't even take our drink orders yet. Well after our order the waiter came around asking what we ordered so we can get our check, he took forever. I was kinda irritated with him already, because he stressed so much for us not to move chairs so it can be easy for him, and in the end he didn't even remember what we ordered when it was time to get our check. Like I feel sorry for the guy because we were a large group, he at least needed an extra person to help out. I can also tell he was irritated with us as well. In the end we were standing around because it took him so long to get our checks, and instead of him bringing the check to me after I gave him my card, my brother had to get it for me. Not cool. I expect more for a place where I pay more. And this wasn't the case. The food was tasty though, I had the soup and the komato salad, don't eat too late, so decided to order something light. The hubby ordered the Salmon Coho, which I tried and it was delish, I think I would have enjoyed it more if we didn't have the customer service we experienced.

    (2)

  • Kim K.

    Come for the abundant buffet but stay for the incredible views. Food is ok, value isn't spectacular but there are a lot of diverse options. I know I'm the only person to ever say this - but I wish they had more vegetables and healthy options. Staff are incredibly friendly and the ambiance is really cool.

    (3)

  • Justin C.

    Kate is the best server I've met in Seattle- she never skipped a beat, keeping our coffee and waters topped, plates cleared, service with a warm personality and smile. The food was superb, from the large shucked oysters, bright dungeoness crab, fresh and flavorful mussels, fluffy opera lemon cake and unforgettable Mac and Cheese, to the smoked salmon spread, lox, custom eggs, and hot fresh cinnamon rolls and famous scones. Thanks for the smiles and feast Salty's on Alki.

    (5)

  • Ann H.

    Whether you're going to Salty's for a great happy hour, or their fantastic brunch, it's always a pleasure. The food is top notch and never disappoints. This is a great place to bring friends and family visiting from out of town, because Salty's offers numerous views of the Puget Sound. The only down side is it can be quite pricey. If you can't get two or three plates out of the brunch buffet, it's a bit of a waste. However, Salty's never disappoints, and I recommend it to everyone!

    (5)

  • Veronica Z.

    I came for brunch on a Sunday when they offer they the buffet style. Even though it is a somewhat price is it worth every penny. You'll get it back in fresh ingredients, food quality, and customer service. Tasty bite after tastier bite, and all staff members I interacted with were outstanding, including Joseph overseeing my impeccable table on the deck and David at the oyster station sharing his knowledge on identifying the perfect oyster. The view is just gorgeous. Unobstructed downtown skyline across the water and Seattle hills.

    (5)

  • Suann G.

    Salty's is a Seattle icon. Sitting in the water in West Seattle, you have a great view of the city skyline across the Sound. Took my son and husband here for their first time. I think the last time I dined here was 20 years ago. I had their Coho salmon special. My son ordered steak...yes I am raising a Texan and I cringed when he ordered it. My husband saw the halibut fish and chips, but wanted salmon fish and chips. We asked our waitress if that was possible and they said of course! I love it when restaurants are so accommodating! My salmon was perfectly done. The pesto risotto was creamy and very flavorful. My son's steak was actually very nicely done. Perfectly cooked as ordered. The salmon fish and chips were made from the same coho I had! And were very good! We also tried pea leaves with pork belly for a side veggie. Very unique and interesting. It reminded me of collard greens . We had a lovely dinner then walked down the entire length of the beach. If you want a great view, good food and service, Salty's is a great option. There are tons of other seafood restaurants that are more of a foodie atmosphere. But you'll never go wrong at Salty's.

    (4)

  • Don L.

    Fair service. Nice but inattentive waitress. Great view across the bay to the city. Much better parking than Salty's at Redondo Beach (very important if it is raining--ask me how I know). Good food but paying more for the view than food and service IMHO.

    (3)

  • Daisy B.

    The stars are for the view. It was a beautiful evening and the city view didn't even seem real. The food, well, it was missing something. Hmmm. Flavor! That's it! We ordered the mixed green salad with Dungeness crap--oops crab. They were nice enough to split it for us. Our main course choices were the blackened catfish and wild salmon. The only thing blackened on the catfish was the cast iron plate it was served on. I think they need to visit New Orleans to understand that blackened means it's crusted in a heavily peppered coating and seared on a hot skillet. It just wasn't flavorful and I had to reach for the S&P. The salmon needed to be seasoned--the beurre just didn't do it. The side dish was garlic mashed potatoes. Served *warm*, and was probably the most flavorful thing on our table. We decided on just finishing our dinner with coffee. I ordered an espresso and he ordered a coffee. Cream for the coffee, he asked? Yes please. I immediately said, you're not going to get your sugar, he didn't ask. The coffee came with cream and *soup* spoon to stir it--no sugar. My espresso was coming right up. Espresso served, we asked for sugar (espresso came with a sugar cube, the coffee got sugar packets). My espresso was barely lukewarm. Okay, so we'll take our out-of-town (non-foodie) guests here--they'll love the view and will be excited about it. Otherwise we'll go here for a cocktail and the view.

    (3)

  • David W.

    Overpriced for pretty average fish meal. Dessert was awesome though. That cheesecake saved this from being a 2-star review.

    (3)

  • Shon R.

    Smaller than the Alki spot, but I prefer this one. The location is beautiful. The view of the Sound was nice, even for someone who has been here for years. The Sunday brunch here is consistently high quality. It has a nice variety of foods with everything from waffles to shrimp to bacon to oysters. There's no way you will leave hungry. Unlike the Alki location, you have to order some things through your waiter, but the turnaround time is always prompt and the staff are really friendly. Like the Seattle spot, this place is not cheap. But if you feel like splurging a bit and having a nice meal at a nice place, look no further.

    (5)

  • Tom D.

    The Best Restuarant Experience Bar None! I went to Salty's on Feb 20th. My girlfriend and I got there right before 5pm. They don't start ANY dinner seating before 5pm, and since it was 4:57 the place was empty. A couple minutes later we had a center window seat over looking the bay and the entire city. The service and food were excellent as one should expect. The waiter did a great job of being attentive and the food was well portioned and presented. Over the course of the next hour or so the sun went down and the city lit up. It was really incredible. Seattle looks GREAT from a distance! LOL!!! I couldn't stop thinking what perfect timing we had. Any later in the year and sundown is at 8-9pm and we wouldn't see the city transform like that with front row center seating. To top off the evening on the way home there was the lunar eclipse shining thru my front windshield. That was even spectacular. If my girlfriend had been a first date, this one woulda been in the bank baby! Oops... sorry honey.

    (5)

  • Ray A.

    Yet another spendy place, but you get what you pay for and I can honestly say I've never been disappointed here. I mostly go there for the Weekend Brunch Buffet and have been there once for dinner. Regardless, the food and service was excellent. Places like this reservations are highly recommended, especially for the brunch buffet. Now the service is good and efficient. The buffet is killer! Never a disappointment. The quality of the seafood is good, the taste and selection wonderful and the presentation classy. It's all so fresh! All this and a wonderful view of Seattle. We've taken many an out of town guests here and everytime they come back to visit us, Salty's Brunch is always on the "must do" list for 'em. Yes I'm a big fan of the Brunch Buffet, but the dinner was just as good. We were treated well and the food? Okay, I had a steak at a seafood place, but the it was excellent. Again, you get what you pay for, so I wouldn't expect anything less than a perfectly cooked piece of meat and if it wasn't I have no problems sending it back, especially at a place like this. I've eaten so much at the brunch it literally hurt...really...so much I couldn't drive comfortably....even contimplated vomiting, but that would've been one expensive pile o' slop. Instead...fresh air and walk did the job...a long walk.

    (5)

  • Dylan H.

    You head to Salty's for the view let's be honest. The food is not the best in seafood in Seattle but the view may be one of the best. The food is very much like any other McCormick and Schmidt's or anything along those lines. Heavy sauce, lots of butter and overpowering flavors. This is a good spot for you and your girl just be prepared to be underwhelmed by the service and the quality of the food. It can become very busy there and sometimes the waits suck but your girl will love the view. With that all said I have never had a bad meal here it just fails to impress. I wish the food could be more like the view amazing.

    (3)

  • Lindsey H.

    I planned a rehearsal dinner here for my brother and his fiance in the Duwamish Room. From the start, Collin was so helpful in answering all my questions and making the planning process as easy as possible. The dinner itself was spectacular! We were lucky to have a nice day and a large deck with an amazing view all to ourselves. The appetizers (crab cakes, bacon wrapped scallops and coconut flaked prawns) were all so delicious. The dinner buffet was plentiful with many choices. The seafood chowder was to die for!! I've been craving it since. The service was impeccable. Duncan was the kindest and most accommodating bartender and server I could have wished for. I had chosen a selection of microbrews for the bar, but many of our guests requested domestics and upon asking me permission, Duncan brought a bunch out for the rest of the evening. I don't know of many places that would do the same! Everybody was talking about the dinner for days afterwards. It was so much fun! My only complaint would be their banquet chairs - they're kind of hideously red, which makes certain decor clash (like the pink centerpieces I brought in!) My parents and I were worried that the event would be too expensive, but were pleasantly surprised to see that there were many choices to alter the menu to fit our needs. The buffet, which included steak, salmon, chicken, and much more, plus the three appetizers was $50 a person! I think the room rental fee was $150. For the view, service, and quality of food, I don't think you could get a much better deal in Seattle for a rehearsal dinner or other event! Trust me, I looked!

    (5)

  • Kelsey S.

    Gorgeous view!!!!! A little pricy for what you get, but nice atmosphere! My boyfriend and I got seated at THE best seat in the house looking right out on the sky line!!!

    (4)

  • Piao Piao L.

    My goodness, I haven't had a meal quite this overpriced for as long as I can remember. $110 for a party of four with no alcohol and one couple who thought they might share a dish. Share a dish? Portion size was laughable. Ok, the view is great, I'll give them that. The restaurant is very clean, elegant in its way, high quality food (even if not particularly tasty), courteous staff, and extremely overpriced-- exactly the kind of place my grandparents would love. And they'd certainly fit right in with the lunch time crowd. That's not meant to be a dig, well ok maybe somewhat, sorry grandpa.

    (2)

  • Myra C.

    Came here for lunch w/ my sisters and the food was all good except my dish which was a crab sandwich- it tasted very strange. Maybe it had an herb I wasn't familiar with but I switched plates with my sister who had a lobster sandwich. that was good. My other sister had the salmon it was bit on the dry side but the sauce was INCREDIBLE- a lemony cream sauce soooo delicious! We also shared a shrimp louie salad it was amazinginly well made and fresh. The view is awesome. Our server was the best- I dont remember her name but she made the whole experience memorable. She had great looking short blonde hair and was super attentive! I will return hopefully to try out the sunday brunch. Make sure to try the white chocolate cake yum..

    (4)

  • Cynthia L.

    I expected more from the buffet. This place is super crowded and you most definitely need a reservation as you may be turned away at the door. It is very touristy and I, being an out-of-towner added to the chaos. The food quality was average and once it hit noon time, the place was packed and there were food lines everywhere. Service was pretty good and I had to try it at least once as everyone talks about going here. The price did not equal the experience though. Yes they had seafood and customized omelettes, but nothing out of the ordinary that I was jumping to get seconds for. I enjoyed my breakfast experience the previous morning at Coastal Kitchen better than the brunch buffet.

    (3)

  • Farah F.

    I cam here for a company-sponsored dinner, so we got to... ehem... really *really* take advantage of that. I'm not too sure what appetizer we got, but it was tier of tuna poke, fresh salmon, crab, oysters, mussels, clams etc... I loved the baby octopus, definitely the most memorable thing out of the whole appetizer. As for dinner, I got the lobster (you gotta go for the lobster if it's company sponsored, right)? Now I've had lobsters before and this one is, for some reason, unmemorable for me. Hmmm... I don't know if it was because I was full from the appetizers (which I wasn't really), or if it was something else, but the lobster tail was okay, not spectacular. The view, of course, is gorgeous. Hopefully I'll get to try out the famous Sunday brunch one of these days. UPDATE: My friends were in town, so we decided to have brunch at Salty's on Saturday. There were less people, so we were seated immediately, and we had a really great spot with a wonderful view of the city. We made a beeline for the fresh seafood counter and started loading up on the peel-and-eat shrimp, dungeness crab, seafood chowder and of course, fresh shucked oysters. There were all oh so very very yummy, and very fresh. I think I came back twice more to refill on oysters. The omelette is your normal brunch fare (made to order). I stayed away from the meat mostly, except the prime rib which i had a slice. It was super tough to eat, which ruined the "feast" a little for me. But the Vietnamese catfish and salmon in miso sauce were excellent, so I would say just concetrate on the seafood for brunch. The dessert table was wonderful, and the selection left me... well... let's just say my pants were a lot tighter due to me eating different kinds of cheesecakes and pies and crepes and petit fours.... The chocolate fountain was great, and I enjoyed everything I dipped in the chocolate, the macaroons being my fave. The pineapple and pear pie was wonderful (the highlight), and the bread pudding was different than the ones I had before. Everything else was great, too, so don't miss the dessert table! We stayed there for 3 hours just enjoying the food, the view and gossipping, and we never felt rushed. I throughly enjoyed the experience, and hope to come back soon! Note: the doughnuts in the lil' paper bags are heavenly, grab one before leaving the restaurant.

    (4)

  • Christian B.

    great food. Huge buffet of top end food. The LOX was amazing. Basically it's a brunch with roast beef and scrambled eggs. Chocolate dipped strawberries and white cloth napkins. Bring your AMEX though, brunch for 2 will set you back $100+

    (5)

  • Thibaut C.

    Salty's is a great restaurant ins a great location. PLUSES: - Great seafood. - Beautiful location - Good wines. - A bit upscale but unpretentious. - Take a nice walk on Redondo walkway after the meal. CONS: - A bit spendy. - Can be too busy especially on summer sunny days. - Parking can be difficult on those same days, their lot gets full.

    (4)

  • Brittany W.

    Brunch. That's why I go here. It's your typical brunch fare- various stations... ya got your hot foods station, seafood station with crab legs, oysters on the half shell, and a massive mound of peel and eat shrimp, along with salmon. There's always a "feature" hot are, usually pasta, where you pick your mixin's... There's decent omlette bar... they have a "Sweets" area where you can get crepes and waffles with lots of decadent toppings, and a couple of long tables with various cakes, tarts, creme brule, brownies and the like..... and of course, my favorite, the chocolate fountain- The food quality is standard... Nothing I would run someone over for. You have to keep in mind that their making mass amounts of it because Salty's Brunch is always packed.... You can't beat the view tho, thats for sure... and their drinks are AMAZING!!! I like the peach bellini, and their "adult lemonade" I actually had 2 of those and I'm not even a drinker anymore.... Lol. All in all... I don't think people go to Salty's for the quality, it's the experience.... Oh, and their servers are hilarious.... if you walk by on your various trips to the food tables, and happen to "lend an ear" you can hear them talking about last night's events.. Hilarious! Take your grandma- She'll love it... Or take your best friend for Brunch and rock your big dark sunglasses, sitting outside with a bloody mary, nursing your own hangover.

    (4)

  • Kip S.

    One star for view, happy hour food, well if you call it that. Wasted a c note for crap

    (1)

  • Claudia C.

    This was our second trip and we booked weeks in advance as we were coming from Texas! They sent a limo to our Seattle hotel to pick us up so we wouldn't have to worry about driving back under the influence - it was wonderful! We arrived and did not have the table we had requested weeks earlier though the view was still nice. The starters and main courses were all wonderful but the service was abysmal. It just flat out sucked. We felt abandoned, he didn't check back on us after food was served, water glasses sat empty and he knew nothing about wine. We were also served a rhubarb dessert and I swear the rhubarb had rotted - it was no longer red but a slimy greenish gray and tasted awful. Unfortunately, it was in my mouth before I realized something was wrong. That same evening a Bride was there with her wedding party and was complaining to the manager as well - bad food and bad service. I was thinking it might have been because it was a Saturday night but we were there on a Saturday evening two years ago. I think it has just gone down hill. Like I said, our appetizers (crab cakes & coconut shrimp) were great, mains were great, but rotted dessert and uninspired service ruined the evening.

    (2)

  • Whitney k.

    WOW! THE BRUNCH WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW! The Sunday brunch was so freaking fantastic that i cannot stop thinking about it and only wish i could eat there every Sunday. The food is spectacular, everything you could ever want was there. I could not have better things to say about this brunch best in Seattle hands down worth the money for sure. You have to tell your friends about this place because it is life changing when you have bacon, crab, desserts, eggs, pasta, ham, prime rib, bloody mary bar, salmon and again bacon staring you in your face its going to be one of the best Sundays you can remember for along long time. For two people it ended up being $106.00 well spent (with drinks). Go and eat people YUMMMMMMMM

    (5)

  • Inge J.

    Competent but not very exciting food. Prices are totally ridiculous, so little food for so much money. Was here on my 50th birthday, but probably not coming back. Ordered the Seafood Sampler Appetizer ($70!); says it serves 6, but they had four of everything on it, so guess they put food for 4 on it and still charged full price. The Halibut Oscar was alright, but again ridiculously little food for $38!!! It was also cold when I got it so had it returned to kitchen. Got a white chocolate mousse cake on the house, but it was just like any other sweet creamy cake, nothing special at all. Paid almost $300 for two adults and two kids, which is more than I have ever paid for something so ordinary and so little. I regret going there...

    (2)

  • Ben Z.

    it has amazing views but you have a price to pay the food is nice and I would recommend this place for any fancy meetings I will have to try out the happy hour though

    (4)

  • Kathy C.

    Great view, wonderful food. Service is top-notch. I went with my husband, father in law, mother in law and two 18 month old toddlers for Father's Day Brunch. The servers was attentive, we never had empty drinks or dirty plates that sat around. The place was clean my boys had a great time. They had balloons and crayons for the little ones. Love this place!

    (5)

  • Dianne C.

    I've been meaning to take my mom here for Sunday brunch, as I only hear awesome things about it. As of today, I've still only done dinners (and a wedding lunch - not mine) there, and always on special occasions. I really do like the place. I've had nothing but good service every time I've been there. The servers have been helpful and full of smiles. And, yes, I find it cute when they put a balloon on the table if they know it's a special occasion. The view of Seattle is rather great. The downstairs area is pretty nice for big parties, especially with that dance floor (one could probably only wish that the dance floor was bigger). The food is good. The menu is seasonal, and there's always something that sounds extra good to try out. I'm up for any dish with fish on the menu, and I've always enjoyed what I've chosen out of there (like that halibut with truffles dish). On a birthday visit, the celebrant also received a slice of their signature cake - the white chocolate mousse cake, which just melts as you put it in your mouth. In my sister's words, "party in my mouth!" No matter what you order, I always recommend the cake for dessert.

    (4)

  • Tyler S.

    My best bud Holly took us here for Brunch and we were amazed! great view, great service, great food and high quality selections that we all just gorged on. the bar drink menu was soooo good! We had fun and enjoyed the service, we will be back soon!

    (5)

  • Lanny K.

    Me: "honey, thank you so much for picking me up from work" Husband: "No problem. I'm hungry -want to get dinner?" Me : "yes, I'm starving. Let's stop here" Husband: "okay" We were driving by, and thought it seemed like a good idea. It was a weeknight, so there weren't many diners. Forced Valet makes me uncomfortable. Park on the street. Be prepared to spend a LOT if you want a decent meal. We got Crab dip as an appetizer, then Chowder and side salads with water to drink because we don't spend $80+ on dinner every tuesday night... At any rate, our server was huffy, and our Clam chowder resembled something that you'd slurp out of a can of campbell's concentrate. So so Thick, not hot at all... It gave me the distinct impression that it had already been eaten and passed. I was not so impressed. It's a lovely view and I wanted to have a good dinner, but when your food is room temperature and your server is pissed you didn't order one of the specials, it's hard to have a nice time. There's a reason I left a $0.13 tip, and Judaism had nothing to do with it.

    (2)

  • Heather M.

    food was great! will defiantly come back with my kids.

    (4)

  • Rachel P.

    Party of 5, dinner reservations at 7pm on a Wednesday. The food was nothing to write home about, even though the prices suggest it should be. The service was a joke. Our server was pleasant and funny but completely inattentive. She didn't clear empty cocktail glasses (to the point that when she poured the wine she attempted to refill our discarded glasses in addition to the 5 wine glasses we were actually using to drink the wine), she failed to keep our water glasses full, we sat for way too long with our menus (15 minutes with the dessert menu) and she could easily have sold us another bottle of wine, but just never came by to ask. I did complain to the dinning room manager who was responsive and professional, but it didn't make a difference to the service. The view is wonderful, but you can stand in the parking lot and see that.

    (2)

  • Katie H.

    The brunch buffet is a jaw-dropping smorgasboard. From the moment you walk in its food as far as the eye can see. I love the variety that the buffet offers but then I overeat and I feel bad about. wasting food, so its kind of a double-edged sword. It's pricey at $35 so make the most of your money and go seafood. Salmon, crab, and shrimp abound. Though the omlette station is great, and hey look a pasta station and oh I think I'll have this guy make me a crepe, and what's that - a chocolate fountain, and hey I didn't see this fritatta so I'll have some of that, and oh yeah I did want to try the fresh baked donuts they give you when you walk in. And then I can't move for the rest of the day because I have gained 5 pounds. Sigh.... I brought my visiting family here and for weeks afterwards they talked about the brunch and the amazing cherry pie they had. It's definately a "must-do" when you are visiting of have visitors in town. The ride over on the water taxi is fun and you get a great view of the city. But damn, its a lot of food.

    (4)

  • Pierre G.

    Cruised to Salty's for a 3-for-$15 lunch; I had: - Signature Seafood Chowder, Scallops, Clams, Bay Shrimp, Bacon: this is what Salty's always does well - smooth, very flavorful, creamy and, thank goodness, no potatoes - Dungeness Crab Macaroni and Cheese, tossed with Tillamook White Cheddar and Comte Gruyere Cheese and then Baked to Have a Crispy Layer: its yummy comfort food, tasty and cheesy which a crunchy crisp topping but the Dungeness Crab gets lost in the mix and there is not enough crabmeat in the portion - White Chocolate Mousse Cake: I would avoid this dessert, as it is simply bland; choose another. Service is gracious and, as always, a grand view....

    (3)

  • Chester B.

    Great buffet to take the family on special occasions. A lot of variety of food to choose from. I highly recommend this place. The scenic view of the Seattle skyline is amazing.

    (4)

  • Bryce S.

    Brunch review. It was a good gluttony day filled with similes and metaphors: the spectacle of a Las Vegas casino buffet without the slot machines, a beautiful view of the Seattle skyline from windows angled like the front of a cruise ship, and a helpful waiter that resembled a young Tim Robbins-- our water and coffee cups were always full. The omelet guy tells me the Saturday buffets are less crowded. At about $43 per person, including tip but not alcohol, there are worse ways to spend one's money... 12/1/07: Saturday brunch was definitely less crowded. Window-side seats abound. My folks were in town so I paid with a 15% tip in the middle of the meal...and even after I paid the service was STILL GREAT. And the omelet guy was as friendly and as chatty as ever. How often would that happen??? Note to Salty's-- Please keep up the great work with the service-oriented staff.

    (4)

  • P B.

    Arrived by water taxi and had recently tried Alki Crab and Fish Co. at the landing, so we toddled on over to Salty's for a go at their appetizers and drinks. I've lived in Seattle for 25 years and thought I had accepted that Salty's is all about the view, but I guess the place still has the power to disappoint. We were seated on the lower deck, right on the water on a gorgeous day, so the view was satisfying as usual. We ordered a trio of seafood appetizers that was supposed to be for two. They arrived breaded and fried in a giant (get this) metal cocktail glass, with a skewer sticking out of it (yes, like a big swizzle stick). The skewer had a lemon wedge, olive, and some peppers strung along it. I'm it was meant to be fun, but the affect was foolish and goofy, not in a nice way. It would be like ordering a pitcher of beer and having it arrive in a giant mug with two straws. Anyway, the breading and frying made every single thing in the glass taste exactly like every other thing -- which was bland and tasteless and oily. The shrimp, salmon and clams died for this? The waiter was rather aggressively cute, though he need not have worried we would leave a decent tip, and the price tag was astronomical. The kicker? We had had almost the identical meal at the Alki Crab and Fish Co. just the week before! Same fried trio. True, it came in a paper box and was served at a plastic picnic table with beer instead of pricey cocktails. But the view was spectacular and the price tag was pocket change.

    (2)

  • Tap Sum B.

    A lot of people go here for brunch. The view out of the windows are spectacular. The view inside is not however. The people that go here look like NASCAR fans and the decor matches the crowd. For this price, there are plenty of other places to go.

    (1)

  • Tony G.

    I came here once. Spent a lot of money. Didn't get laid. Learned my lesson. At least the food was good. Zipzap Zubidy Bop! *I like how someone tagged this as useful. Thats awesome!

    (4)

  • Kendra L.

    I've been to Salty's three times. The view is really terrific. I think the food is so-so and incredibly overpriced. The servers have been pretty inattentive. Honestly I would rather not return, but visitors from out of town love the view and location.

    (1)

  • Mercy B.

    Another wonderful view to be had - however, I wish that I could say the same thing about our experience at this restaurant. We came at a lunch hour. S. and I could tell it was a popular place to eat - the restaurant was packed, but we didn't wait too long to be seated on the deck. The waitress did her best to serve us once our orders were taken, but the kitchen was running slow that day and it seemed like it took forever for our orders to come out. We tried to remember...we're on vacation...slow down - but when you're hungry, it's hard to keep that mantra going. It was an ok lunch experience. Next time we're in the Seattle area, we'll have to check out their brunch.

    (2)

  • Janice L.

    First of all, what a spectacular view! Even on a rainy day. Just the image of the rain dropping onto the beach was amazing. The service was great. We went during lunch, right before they were about to serve dinner, and the service was fast. We ordered the coconut fried shrimp as our appetizer and it was delicious, price was reasonable for two. I ordered the shrimp and chips and my boyfriend had the smoke salmon, which was one of the best I've ever had. The food was on the pricey side, but the view was amazing and I'm pretty sure it would be even more amazing to go when the sun sets. Definitely a great place to go on a date!

    (4)

  • Leo M.

    For Sunday Brunch The next time I go there I'll try to remember to stay away from the dessert section during sunday brunch. There is far too much sweets and it all looks so darn finger lickin good! I wanted to take a piece of almost everything. Bruch is awesome and I didn't even know where to start getting food. There's a fondue fountain, omelette, seafood, and a bunch of other foods. I liked their deviled eggs and paella. I liked our waitress too because she was very attentive.

    (5)

  • L. L.

    We recently hosted a rehearsal dinner for 54 people at Salty's Alki Beach restaurant (all arrangements made via email or phone from Connecticut) and were THRILLED with the event, setting, staff and FOOD! Could not have asked for a more wonderful group of people to work with- bar and waite staff were excellent, function coordinators were on hand for any last minute changes, AND Food was fabulous!! not to discount that the location view was breath-taking. We had the guests (almost entirely from the east coast) take the water taxi over and back (such fun!) and the setting across from a beautiful Seattle skyline at night was awesome for all of us "tourists". I would highly recommend this venue for groups. A good time was had by all :-) Thanks Salty's!!!! - L.Luke

    (5)

  • Joseph H.

    The view is awesome, the food was pretty good but not sure on the service. Maybe an off night but we had to wait 15 mins before getting seated with a reservation and it was an 830pm reservation - but not really a big deal though. We got our drink order done pretty quickly but then we waited a long time for the waitress to come and take our order. Finally we flagged down another waiter who graciously took our order and he did a good job. We also never got bread until we finally asked and my beer was served to me in a cracked glass - the crack was covered by the beer until I got about 1/4 of the way down the beer but if you were paying attention no way the server or bartender should not have noticed it. Once we got the food it was very good and the view out the window of the cityscape was awesome. We were surprised with the late seating, late order taking, cracked beer glass served and no bread until we asked for it at least get the beer comped but no, nothing. We will probably still be back though cuz the food was good and the view.

    (3)

  • Jonathan C.

    I've been to Salty's on Alki on multiple occasions for both dinner (ordered steak and lobster) and brunch (crab for breakfast!!!). The food is always awesome and the the view is absolutely spectacular. It's definitely one of those places I dont go to enough, but when I do, I have have a great time.

    (5)

  • Mike R.

    Been here for dinner and a brunch both times were amazing the brunch is off the hook and the scenery of downtown Seattle and the water is fabulous it's a must try when visiting Alki area!

    (5)

  • Mark Richard B.

    Great Sunday Seafood brunch with a sparkling view of the city.

    (4)

  • Erin M.

    Did you know you don't have to waste your time with any of those (delicious but unnecessary) starches? You can just sit at your brunch table, order from a lovely variety of mimosas and then eat yourself sick on Dungeness crab legs. At least, that was my preference for our Thanksgiving meal. My husband attacked the dessert table with gusto, but alas, my heart lays with endless plates of succulent crab and mussels. I did deviate a few times with a bite of Salvadoran bread pudding, which I highly recommend, and oyster stuffing. Everything looked and tasted amazing. Service was speedy and friendly. I'll be bringing friends and family back to this decadent spot with a phenomenal view of the city.

    (4)

  • Valerie W.

    Came here recently for the Seattle Restaurant Week deal. $30 for a 3 course meal!? Sign me up! I chose Salty's due to the view and my previous times I have visited the one in Portland. The $30 menu seemed OK. Not likely something I would have chosen off their main menu, but you can't miss a deal like that. +1.5 stars just for the view alone. The restaurant is quite large and has floor to ceiling windows, large deck with heating lamps...all the goods. It was truly beautiful. +.5 star for the interior. Cool fireplace and plenty of seating with a good view both in the bar and restaurant area. Would be great during the summer and fun for happy hours. +1 star for OK food. It was passable at least. Here's where I explain. My meal: Sushi appetizer. Expensive for what you get, I think it was $15? Four large pieces adorned the plate. I will say however this was probably the best part of the meal. It was quite good with the asparagus and smoked salmon. Salmon Chowder starter....now I've had their regular clam chowder and it's AWESOME. This did not taste much like smoked salmon like it had noted. Was just so-so in my opinion. 6oz tenderloin with garlic mashers and mushrooms....this again was so-so. The steak lacked a bit of flavor but was cooked well. The mushrooms tasted like they were smoked? It was interesting. The garlic mashers...lacked garlic. Like big time. I would say all in all the food is a touch lack-luster in the flavor department. Spice pound cake w/apple compote. This again was so-so. I was pretty full by then so didn't eat much but it wasn't terrible. And don't get me started on the service. Our waitress was nice but oh sooooo slow! The restaurant wasn't too packed and I couldn't tell if she was the only one serving the bar area or not. But man. Had to ask for bread in between starters just so we wouldn't die of starvation. My iced tea was never re-filled and we had to ask for re-fill of water. Food came out slow...it was just unexpected. I would likely only recommend this place for HH or brunch.

    (3)

  • Emily J.

    We arrived early for a wedding here and decided to grab a drink at the bar upstairs. I got the cucumber basil gimlet which was fine, nothing memorably good or bad about it. Their computers were down which made for an awkward (and lengthly) payment process. Service at the wedding was much more comfortable. Our friends' wedding ceremony was held on a small patio and we also had access to a deck area off of the reception space, overlooking the water. The panoramic view of downtown Seattle is incredible. Perfect photo opp location! Aside from some loud people on one of the nearby patios, the location was lovely. Dinner was served family style and included ample portions of BLTA salad, steak with mushroom sauce, salmon, portobellos with fennel salad (for veggie/vegan), mashed potatoes, broccolini and asparagus, and cheesecake with blueberries. Everything was quite good, especially the mushroom sauce on the steak. There isn't a lot of parking so the complimentary valet was appreciated.

    (4)

  • Hideki K.

    AYCE Seafood Brunch Galore. In March 2007, a friend took me to Salty's for brunch (it's right near Alki beach). It's all you can eat, and there was so much food! It's not cheap and it's not gourmet, but I recommend it. A post pig-out fest walk along Alki Beach is a good way to make yourself feel less fat.

    (3)

  • Cory P.

    My wife and I have been here for brunch 1/2 dozen times or so. The food, service, and ambiance are wonderful! Highly recommend!!

    (4)

  • John B.

    The view of the downtown Seattle skyline across the water give this place a couple stars alone. I am a big seafood fan and Salty's delivers. Always seems to be crowded. I heard the brunch is great.

    (4)

  • Brian N.

    Do not come here!!!! We have had Thanksgiving dinner here for the last 3 years. After making a reservation a month in advance each time we have shown up and had to wait 3 hours for our table. When seated we were bumping elbows with the strangers at the table next to us. The staff is also extremely rude. For $55 a plate I surely expected more. I've given them 3 chances now but, sorry, Salty's, 3 strikes - you're out!!!

    (1)

  • Peter H.

    Beautiful view and location and a great spot for big groups. Appreciated the variety of food they had, but wasn't at all impressed with the quality of food. If you're looking for a variety and a heavy quantity of food to enjoy with some friends, then this might be the place to go. If you're looking for some quality food, then you might wanna avoid.

    (3)

  • HeidiandGary W.

    My sister's wedding took place here and I helped to coordinate the festivities. I would definitely recommend Salty's for a wedding! We rented out both main rooms for the evening and the ceremony took place on the deck. What a view! Afterwards, appetizers, dinner and the reception were all a success! As the main contact person on the night of the event, I feel totally comfortable in saying that Salty's employees are top-notch! Jeff was there all night and he was excellent to deal with...the servers and bartenders were also friendly and fantastic! Every appetizer and dinner item was delicious! Salty's also provided the cake, which received tons of compliments! Salty's really has good service down to a science. Every detail was attended to--they made a last-minute seating adjustment to help the flow of the event, they lit the heaters on the deck so that people could mingle outside during the evening hours, they worked with our detailed centerpiece arrangements, making sure that candles were lit at the correct time--basically, everything was covered. And, if there was a question, Jeff was always great at finding me and clarifying things. They made the night such a success and I'm still hearing positive comments from wedding guests. Thanks, Salty's!

    (4)

  • Jennifer K.

    Ugh...so full! Came here for Sunday brunch and I didn't have to eat again the rest of the day. As with any buffet, there were no standouts, but everything was decent. Things we ate included crab, hash browns, biscuits, bacon, waffles, pancakes, prime rib, salmon. The one thing that I didn't like was that their desserts were all large portions. I wish they served small bites of everything so you could taste a bit of each. The passion fruit tart was the highlight of the meal for me. Note: if you go for brunch on Sunday, you can get $10 off of the usual $45 price if you go by 8:45am.

    (4)

  • Occam W.

    The calamari was really good. I wouldn't recommend the Captain's Platter. My margarita was $10, had a lot of ice, and was pretty weak. You can't beat the view though. 5 stars for that. My friends had a salmon special and the chowder, which they liked a lot.

    (5)

  • Brendan G.

    2 stars just because of past visits and the great view. My last visit here was horrible. Sat down and took 10+ minutes to get a waiter to our table with water. No water refills the entire meal. We ordered 2 bowls of soup for an appetizer. After that for dinner we ordered 2 salads and an entree for dinner. All was going well until we got the bill. They had changed me an extra $5 for splitting a entree even though we had ordered 2 salads on top of it. After asking the waiter about the extra $5 charge he proceeded to repeat, "Well you did split the meal didn't you" 3 times to me without listening to my reasoning at all. He then talked back to me and left without finishing the conversation. After giving him a less than stellar tip to make up for the $5 charge and the way I was talked to, I walked past the waiter and didn't even receive a "Thank you" like many other employees typically do at a upscale restaurant. Will not return again.

    (2)

  • Mrs. W.

    Two words: Beautiful Gluttony. We really enjoyed our meal at Salty's, they've got fresh crab and peel and eat shrimp which was lovely, the clam chowder was great (and I'm not a seafood or chowder fan), made to order pasta, and delicious desserts! It was really wonderful. Not to mention the window seat view we had of downtown Seattle. My only complaints would be the price ($120 for two) and the fact that there were so many people for the Sunday brunch, it made it difficult to gorge rapidly. Also, I'm pretty sure I consumed three days worth of calories. Overall, I'd definately go back.

    (4)

  • Dion G.

    Wonderful restaurant! All the employees were very customer service oriented. Jody gave us directions to the restaurant, the hostess who sat us, to the cocktail waitress at the bar and the waiter (Chris) - all great employees. Food was just as good, the salmon, mac/cheese with crab was outstanding. View was equally outstanding. We will be back!

    (5)

  • Gael B.

    The most amazing view of Downtown Seattle and Elliott Bay. At night, the view dazzles like endless diamonds across the water. A perfect date restaurant! Entrees are always extraordinary. Amazing special occasion or any week-end Brunches. Awesome Friday night Jazz.

    (5)

  • Mary C.

    Great Brunch place!! The shrimp and crab are very fresh and the eggs benedict are amazing!!! The view is spectacular. When you make your reservations, ask for a seat with a view. It'll make your experience that much better!

    (5)

  • Erica W.

    I heart Salty's, it's one of my favorite places to go for a quick spur of the moment celebration dinner :) This time it was my birthday and I told ther server. I was greeted with a happy birthday from the hostess and my table had two lovely balloons on it. The view is absolutely gorgeous, especially on a clear Seattle night. It sits on the water in West Seattle and looks across the sound into downtown, stunning. The ambiance of the restaurant is lovely, I do wish it was a bit lighter. It was really dim and had a hard time seeing the menu. My favorite dish is the Dungeness crab Mac and Cheese. It's greasy and cheesy, and FULL of crab. It almost seems like you get a whole crab, a smaller one of course but it's just the right amount. I paired it with a Pinot Gris wine and it tasted quite good. Wine and MAC and Cheese :) yum. I got the Creme Brule but I was really let down. It was very watery half way through and had no flavor to it, the caramelized sugar on top was too thin and not brown enough for me. The server was cool, dude had a permanent smile on his face the whole night but he seemed to disappear often for long periods of time. Didn't matter, I still love the food for the most part and I enjoy the overall experience.

    (4)

  • Corliss P.

    Their brunch is delicious!!! Waffles, bacon, fried fish, chocolate and caramel fountain, pasta, desserts, scones and cocoa while you wait, homemade mini donuts! Well worth 30 bucks!

    (5)

  • Maple C.

    omg the buffet! They have everything under the sun available for the buffet. My bf and I decided to go super last minute on a Saturday, and we were lucky enough to get a reservation in for about noon even though I called at like, 11:30 am! Anyway, on to the food.... =) They have dungeness crab legs, salmon, calms, oysters, shrimp and mussells galore! There's cooked salmon, raw salmon, cooked catfish, made to order omelettes, waffles, and a whole corner of desserts like fruit tarts and creme brulee! AND! There's breakfast food, there's fruit, there's salads (potato, penne pasta, the regular greens) and I'm pretty sure there's other stuff that I just can't remember. It was another one of those days where my eyes were bigger than my stomach... *cries* There was free valet parking when we went, and we also got some freshly baked donuts on the house! Yummmmmyyyyyy! If you're feeling super full and bloated, and you need to stave off your food coma, you can go for a walk around Alki; it's so pretty on sunny days!

    (4)

  • Ivan S.

    My sister, niece and I took the water taxi out to West Seattle, originally intending to eat at the little fish shack on the other side. When we got to the other side, we decided to splurge and take the short walk to Salty's. We were seated promptly on the outdoor deck... probably the only obstructed table on the whole patio - there was a big palm blocking what would have been a stellar view of Seattle. Our server was friendly, and we were soon brought water and menus to look over. One of our primary goals in coming to a seafood spot was so my sister could enjoy some fresh Dungeness crab. Crab was only to be found atop a couple different salads, in the form of crab cakes... and in their chowder. My sister settled on the chowder and house salad topped with crab (though I urged her to get the Crab Louis). My niece chose a blackened salmon caesar and I went for the halibut and chips. We sat through two beers (me), and two iced teas each for them, waiting for our meals to arrive (though bread and their cups of chowder did come quickly). When the food did arrive, my niece's caesar looked amazing - an ample portion of perfectly-cooked salmon atop a bed of fresh romaine. My halibut & chips looked equally amazing - three large pieces of beer-battered fish atop a pile of fries. My sister's meal, however... not so much. It was decent-looking salad, with perhaps 3-4 ounces of shredded dungeness body meat. Everything tasted great - the halibut was perfect, as was the salmon. I only wish we'd been served more quickly (the restaurant was empty when we left) and I wish there had been more options for my sister to enjoy what she'd gone for - delicious dungeness crab. We had a great time... but that was more about the beautiful summer day and the company we kept, than the meal. Oh, and to add insult to injury - we had time to kill waiting for the water taxi back to Seattle, so we stopped into the fish shack to grab bottled water & ice cream. Guess what? They had a half dungeness crab and a caesar for $15!! Lesson learned.

    (4)

  • Forbes H.

    Best northwest style brunch ever, and with a killer view

    (5)

  • Rebeccah M.

    We went to Salty's with a big group (7 peoples) and had a great time. The view of the Seattle skyline is one of the best I've seen and the drinks, appetizers and entrees were fantastic. (Especially the stuffed salmon and the seafood chowder topped with dungeness crab!) 'Round dessert, though, everything seemed to fall apart. Even though we were there in the summer, and fresh strawberries should have been available, the strawberries on the strawberry shortcake were clearly frozen and pretty flavorless. The brownies in the brownie sundae were dry and all of the dessert portions were small. That being said, it's definitely worth coming here for the good food, attentive service, and view. Just head somewhere else for dessert.

    (4)

  • Stephen A.

    Julie and I went to Salty's on Alki for their Sunday Brunch. They had a buffet and the choice of food was unbelievable...I mean really really good. They had a chocolate waterfall on one table, lots of seafood to choose from, exotic fruit selections, and so many dishes it was simultaneously a crime to not try everything and crime to eat too much. Eventually I had to stop because I figured my body would just shut down if I put any more sugar and spice in my bloodstream. Oh...and as I left, I honestly thought to myself, the waiter was possibly the best server I have ever had in all my years of dining.

    (5)

  • Courtney C.

    Salty's on Alki has to be my favorite restaurant in Seattle. I've been to Salty's for graduation parties, birthdays and even a wedding. Their brunch is by far the best thing since sliced bread. It's about $60 for adults for Sunday brunch, but trust me, it's worth every penny. The atmosphere and views are spectaculor. My favorite part of brunch is the customized bars; omlet, crepes, pasta & bloody mary's. The service is always friendly and prompt. Only reservation about brunch is the prime rib is kind of dry. But c'mon, it's a seafood restaurant...you're there for the seafood!

    (5)

  • Rita F.

    This has always been and will always be my favorite brunch! When they say $700 brunch for $50 they are not kidding. It is all you can eat (and I can eat a lot) and it's really good quality food. Oysters on the half shell shucked in front of you! All the seafood you can imagine, a bloody Mary station, pasta, eggs, a chocolate fountain, dessert, amazing drinks and the list goes on. There is honestly not a single bad thing I can say about Salty's. We come here every year on my birthday and any other special occasion you we can think of. It's not an every weekend thing but it definitely is a nice treat. There is not place more worth spending $50 per person than at Salty's. The view is pretty impressive as well, try and sit by a window if you can. The staff is super friendly, the chefs are hilarious and everything is always fresh and delicious! And not to mention, if you get there by 9:30 on Saturday or 8:45 on Sunday you get the happy hour price, which is $10 off per person for up to 10 people! What an awesome deal! There is no place I can recommend more than Salty's on Alki for brunch!

    (5)

  • jessica c.

    i tried salty's for the first time a few weeks ago during Seattle's restaurant week where you get a 3-course meal for $28. I think I ate every single bite of my food. The caesar salad is very lightly tossed in dressing, but very flavorful. The shrimp scampi has a little kick of spice to it, but not too much. The crispy baked potato is great as well - it's like a cross between a potato and a french fry because the outside is so crispy! For dessert we had the white chocolate mousse cake, i wasn't as impressed as I thought i'd be with it because i'd heard the stuff is world famous. it is good and the cake is extremely light, but i wasn't blown away.

    (4)

  • Band E.

    Holy cow, this place has gone downhill. Went at about 6 on Friday. The menu looked a little confused. Wanted something simple but good. Couple behind us just had a pizza delivered to their table. Asked if we could have a pizza. Server said no. Happy hour only. (Maybe take the happy hour menu off the table then...) Then thought about fish and chips. Again, no. Happy hour only. Ok, what the heck are we going to eat? How about a 15 dollar bowl of crab mac and cheese. Ok, let's do that. Had some thinset bread. Tried not to break a tooth. Then the mac arrived. Something didn't look right. The crab tasted a little old and, to my surprise, the nice golden crust was covered by a second layer of plastic cheese that didn't get melted all the way. I could have made something better in about 5 minutes. No telling when this stuff was made. So, we forgot how unsatisfying it had been in the past to go to Salty's. Should have gone to Revo, only a couple blocks away. Next time.

    (1)

  • Josh M.

    My fiance and I enjoyed the dinner menu dishes and the drinks, although some were mediocre. The view is very gorgeous - romantic setting for any anniversary or date with your significant other. The waiter was attentive and came back often to our table. I would go back to try the brunch buffet, but probably no more dinners.

    (4)

  • KT L.

    I received a call on my cell from a company called Happy Guests-the girl asked for Brian-I said he is my husband and he just passed away(he did Sept 15th,2011) she hung up on me! I was flabbergasted.. Salty's uses this company to call customers about promotions I found out afterwards when I recalled them.) I called Salty's about this-they didnt seem to care. I'll never go to Salty's again.

    (1)

  • Kellie C.

    Had both brunch and dinner here. Very good food and a gorgeous view.

    (4)

  • Jenny H.

    Recently, a friend of mine had a TERRIBLE experience there. I'm writing this review on her behalf since she is too nice to do it herself. She made a reservation for 7PM on a Thursday night and arrived at 6:30PM, with lots of empty tables around. She asked the hostess if she could be seated early and the host told her no, that she had to wait until it's her reservation time. I don't know of any restaurants that would refuse to seat a customer early when there are lots of open tables. And the worst part was, she had her two young children with her, so she had to find ways to entertain them for half an hour. So once she did get seated (when it was finally 7PM) and ordered food and what not, she asked for some paper napkins. And do you know what the waiter did? He went to the bathroom and brought back a handful of crumpled TOILET PAPER because the restaurant apparently doesn't have any paper napkins!! What kind of restaurant gives their customers toilet paper at the dinner table?! And by the way, her waiter that night is named Daniel. Needless to say, she is never going back there again and I don't think I will ever go there again either. I will be calling to speak with the restaurant's managers about this matter as well.

    (1)

  • Matthew K.

    I have been here about 3 times and have enjoyed every meal. I recommend the seafood tower and chowder. Along with bread, that is enough for a full meal right there :) Two of the trips have been for birthdays, and although they can't promise a window view when making reservations, they have delivered each time. We also like to go on weekdays to avoid waiting and trouble parking.

    (4)

  • Daniel K.

    This place has an awesome view of the city from the other side, and it's a romantic place for a date. However, I also like good food, and it's average at best and expensive.

    (3)

  • Steve Q.

    VALENTINES DAY! A day which will never be forgotten, as long as I still have my girlfriend after this.. Reservation was at 7:15 upon arrival was told it would be 10-15 minutes that computers were down..after one hour and half of sitting in lounge waiting having drinks and dippin in the chocolate fountain we got sat down, downstairs which what seemed to be a banquet room are host sat us with a great view of the fence.. No water view, 10 minutes go by a waiter comes to us and tells us he will be back with our waters.. 15 minutes..takes are drink orders no waters..20 minutes drinks arrive and water.. We take our order and instead of ordering 1 course at a time we went with ordering all 3.. Each course arrived 30-40 apart. 1st course I ordered lobster bisque, got the crab salad. She ordered prawns got prawns but just didn't taste right.. Entree.. I ordered ahi tuna which seemed overcooked, she ordered the chicken and was dry and had still skin with little flavor.. This night by now is done for us, order are dessert which I think Betty Crocker would of done better at. BON APPETITE!

    (2)

  • Jackie L.

    The place was delicious. View was great. Service was great. loved it.

    (5)

  • Lucia C.

    MMmm seafood... MMmmmmm seafood and happy hour... To check this place out, I walked into Salty's 2 hr before their happy hour only to find they were serving a brunch buffet for $40. EKK. *quickly turns around* I came back at 3 pm & sat next to a window over looking the coast, a fireplace, and a man-size wooden statue that I mistook for a real man at one point. I had the salmon Caesar salad for $8, shared a bowl of "Seattle's cheesiest nachos"- which wasn't all that cheesy, & had a bowl for clam chowder for $3. My food was good. The salmon was seasoned very welled and blackened just right. The clam chowder had a good amount of clam, cream, and potatoes. Perfection. The happy hour menu had pyramid beer for $5 and cocktails for $6 too. This isn't the cheapest happy hour I've ever had, but it's not bad at all. I'm paying for the view and ambiance I guess. I wonder if that $40 brunch is really worth it.. I noticed they had a Salty's next to the Columbia gorge in Oregon too. This is good to know, especially if you're hiking up there &are starved for some good eats.

    (4)

  • Laurie S.

    My husband and I went to brunch yesterday for his birthday. We had an amazing view of the water and the food...so delicious! it was a little spending ($39.95/person) however it was well worth it. They had everything from omelettes to crab. Fresh oysters to crepes. Anything your little heart desires is here. Our waiter Matt was super friendly and very accommodating. Definitely recommend going for brunch...and have the blended mango mimosa!

    (4)

  • Ryan T.

    We have been here twice - once for lunch, once for dinner. Between the two visits, I have been able to taste a lot of their food, which is great. The coconut prawn appetizers are not to be missed - they are exceptional. Crab Mac and Cheese is great, but it is a bit on the heavy side (recipe available online for your perusal). The current special (Applewood Smoked King Salmon served over mashed potatoes with Peaches) was outstanding The staff is professional and courteous, if not occasionally slow. We had an issue sitting outside (no servers in our requested section) that delayed our service. The manager brought out some free food with an apology - classy. The bill will sting a bit, especially for dinner. The view is, of course, amazing. Would definitely recommend.

    (4)

  • Ian S.

    If it's a warm day, then sit outside and enjoy the view. Then, nothing else will matter. If we had sat inside, I'm pretty sure that I wouldn't have enjoyed Salty's as much. As it were, however, my wife and I had a fantastic view of Seattle and the sound with some nice drinks and pleasant staff. My wife had the crab and I had crab stuffed halibut. Both were very good, but not worthy of the price I paid. Actually, for the price, I should have been spoon fed while having my feet rubbed. I suppose that is the price of the view, which again, was so pleasant that I had no problem with the bill (or was it due to the beer?). Regardless, with the long list of options along Alki Beach, we were happy that we chose Salty's. It was a very nice end to our short Seattle vacation.

    (3)

  • Joel Y.

    Seattle meets Vegas. Tons of food. Tons of fresh seafood. Usually I am pretty skeptical with AYCE places however the crab was delicious and fresh... Also, usually I am totally not into desserts at these places but DAMN they had some great stuff. The Belgian waffles seriously melted in my mouth. The apple dumplings were so decadent and delicious. Flan, lemon tarts, delicious!!! Great service too. Warmly greeted and we had warm homemade bags of donuts waiting for us at the table that we could take home as well. They also offered us tazo tea packets on the way out! Definitely not something you would wanna eat every weekend but worth the splurge once in a while. I'm pretty sure this is a Seattle institution.

    (4)

  • Amber S.

    What can I say? I've been to some really good buffet's in my time and barring the fact that this one doesn't have Hawaiian favorites like sashimi and poke, this is the best breakfast buffet I've been to. Seafood for the seafood lover, great regular breakfast items and desserts that would make a year long diet worth it. My boy Jonathan introduced me to this great place and although it's on the pricey side, it's well worth it. I would save up to go back. Well, just as soon as it stops snowing there.

    (5)

  • Thu C.

    Views views views. Situated across the Puget Sound from downtown Seattle, a seat at Salty's means an uninterrupted view of Seattle's skyline, spanning from Queen Anne and the Space Needle to Qwest Field and the Port of Seattle. As with most restaurants blessed with amazing views, the food doesn't quite measure up. Went here during Restaurant Week, and the best part of my scampi dish was the baked potato...it was fried! Following this giant hash brown, I was pleasantly surprised by Salty's sweets - the white chocolate mousse cake was sugary, airy goodness which I parked with a dark chocolate ganache like tart...Mmm. Come here on one of those rare clear days in Seattle and feast your eyes on the city's beautiful skyline - but for a feast of seafood, your wallet may find itself better served elsewhere.

    (3)

  • Jane D.

    food is overpriced and frankly, not that good. view is nice, so that's what you are paying for.

    (2)

  • Mrs. N.

    The service here was definitely the best I have received at any restaurant in a long time. Staff was very friendly, as the host walked us to our table she gave us a little tour and a quick intro to one of the Chefs, was very friendly with our kids showing them all the cool art & figurines that were in the restaurant. I also loved how when I got up to ask for the restroom, instead of pointing to where it was, a server walked me right to it. The view was to die for, we even were lucky enough to see some seals bob their heads out of the water. The food was delicious; however, extremely over priced in my opinion. If it was a little bit cheaper, we would come here more often.

    (4)

  • John K.

    OH MY GOD. SEAFOOD....BRUNCH.....DUNGENOUS CRAB.....AYCE.....DESSERT....CHOCOLATE FOUNTAIN....BLODDY MARYS.... Sorry, I can't form complete sentences with all the excitement thinking about my meal here. Great view of the bay, excellent seafood selection, excellent brunch selection, excellent dessert bar, standard omelette bar, and standard bloody mary bar. All you can eat dungenous crab legs....my goodness... My two other favorites were the peel and eat shrimp and the eggs crab benedict....WOOOOOOOOO. Sooo good.

    (5)

  • Charla B.

    Ask for Elizabeth to be your server! Really liked her. Oysters are awesome. Crab cake is great.

    (4)

  • Catherine F.

    Definitely one of the most overrated restaurants in Seattle! The view is stunning but the food is average and quite expensive. The service is pretentious. When you go and try to get a table with a view, somehow they're always reserved, even though throughout your whole dining "experience" you never see anyone sitting at said reserved tables. If you're lucky, you can escape this place paying about $70 for your meal. The service is not awesome. If you go, you'd better 1) be important or 2) look important. The people working at Salty's think they're better than everyone, so dress the part. Or, you could go to Palisade for an equally stunning view, comparable prices, better service and better food.

    (1)

  • Marimo A.

    I've never paid that much money for buffet...no, I lied. In Japan fancy buffet cost over $50 (no need to tip though). OK, Salty's brunch is the most expensive buffet I've been in US. It was my V-Day brunch. Reservation is a must although they have a pretty nice waiting area with free coffee and stuff. But even with the reservation, I had to wait for about 15 minutes. BTW they made a reminder call and email the day before. Even dentist doesn't go that far. If you are lucky you can get a table right by the window. If not...well you can still get a table. So, brunch buffet. I went there once before and made a stupid mistake by eating a giant omelet in the beginning, which quickly filled me up. Don't do that. Don't eat those donuts in the bag on the table just because you're starving - take them home. Don't get near pasta, omelet and crape areas even thought they will cook right in front of you. You can easily cook them at home. Especially their crape - nothing special. Avoid salad also. Eat their specialty first - seafood! The best thing was crab legs. You don't need melted butter dipping sauce because those legs have own flavors - slightly sweet and salty. All dishes including shrimp benedict, seafood chowder(not chunky but great flavor), prime rib, dessert especially cheese cake and passion fruit tart were good except boiled shrimp which tasted kind of frozen stuff. Somehow their decaf coffee was one of the best I've ever had. And fresh orange juice! The server for my table was exceptionally friendly and prompt. She always made sure dirty places were gone and plenty of drinks were available on the table. Overall it's not a place to go every month, but in some special occasion, sure.

    (4)

  • Adam B.

    I was spoiled by my first visit to Salty's: I went with my boyfriend to conclude our day trip to Seattle with a romantic dinner, and they gave us one of the most requested tables in the restaurant, a corner spot from which we could see both the coastline of Alki Beach and the Seattle skyline. The space of the restaurant is invitingly open, and the atmosphere balances casual and elegant nicely. We settled luxuriously into our seats, sipped Chardonnay, and tasted some of the most delicious seafood I've had in a long time (salmon and marlin with grilled vegetables served on a bed of sticky rice and drizzled with vinaigrette for me, halibut for him). Our server was attentive but never intrusive. In short, I have nothing but praise.

    (4)

  • Debbie H.

    I took a group of 21 here last night. We were served in the 'regular' restaurant and not in the banquet room, therefore I am assuming we didn't get 'banquet' food. The folks who had crab, liked it. Everyone else, we were not impressed at all. The Halibat was way overcooked, the salmon was just OK. Asparagas was great however. Deserts we not worthy and we had 5 different ones. The view is beautiful and the server was not bad, but I'm sorry to say we will not be going back any time soon!

    (2)

  • Michele B.

    Had dinner res for 7:15 Sunday 8/11 with an out of town visitor. The bar experience while we waited for our table was good - we were a little early. Decor nice. View is SPECTACULAR! Garlic fries good and so was beer selection. Service was very good. Then we went to the table and it all went downhill quickly. Server was fairly knowledgeable advertising their sustainable seafood philosophy which I questioned the details and the server was correct. But service in general was pretty slow. Had to request the appetizer - bruschetta twice. My husband and I ordered the halibut cheeks and our guest the lingcod. He said the lingcod was very good and it looked good too. HOWEVER the halibut cheeks - one of the most expensive items on the menu - were awful. They were dried out, rubbery and way overcooked and we had to cut them with a friggin knife We never saw the server again to complain until we were done (she did come back before I had taken a bite yet!) and we didn't want to raise a fuss with our guest there and tried to have a nice evening. Our plates were extremely hot which often means they were sitting under the lamp which would explain the dried out nature of the cheeks, but that is speculation.. In hindsight we should have complained and sent them back but by the time we ate it was around 8:30 and we would eat anything. It took over an hour for us to get our dinner. The meal for 3 was $177 and for that price it should have been way better. Will never go there for dinner again, but I think the happy hour with the view would be lovely. Salty's management needs to get on the stick in the kitchen and servers. Just because you have the great view doesn't mean you should cheat people on service or good food. If I could give them a negative rating, I would. Super disappointed and I am letting everyone i know hear about it.

    (1)

  • Claudine H.

    I'll preface this by explaining that I was extremely hungry on the way to the work Christmas party at Salty's. The appetizers came quick which I would award good points for the service as well as keeping the hungry beast within me at bay. The bacon wrapped shrimp and the potsticker was scrumptious. The 3rd appetizer was aight (tomato, mozzarella & pesto on a bruschetta). Most of the buffet food was ok. It reminded me of catered wedding food. Positive stand-outs were the scalloped potatoes and the salmon. The potatoes were creamy and crisp on the edges. The salmon was tasty. I recommend Salty's more for the view and don't expect much from the food.

    (2)

  • Kathy R.

    Brought our folks here on their first visit to Seattle. Spent the rest of the day apologizing for the $196 bill the four of us split (no alcohol!). For $95 per couple I expect a drink. After Salty's you want one too. Food is only so so. Service is fine but how hard is it to staff a buffet. So many other places to try in Seattle. We really regretted this one.

    (1)

  • Misha F.

    Do you LOVE seafood? What about HAPPY HOUR? Jump on a ferry taxi and head over to Satly's on Alki Beach at 3pm for the perfect happy hour. We devoured the oysters, salmon caesar, tuna sashimi, and tater tots. The view was amazing, the service was perfect, and the food was absolutely delicious. Such great deals.

    (4)

  • Jeff F.

    Great food with a great view of the Puget Sound. Brunch buffet is the popular attraction with a lot of options. The Buffet Food = wide variety * There are typical seafood varieties (crab, shrimp, oysters, clams), and the traditional breakfast selection is very nice (eggs benedict, bacon, custom omelets, hash browns, sausage, waffles, pancakes, etc). * On my last visit, the crab and shrimp were bland. * The biscuits and gravy are awesome. * The crepes are a nice touch to dessert. * The dessert selection is huge (crème burlee highly recommended). The Dinner Food = quality but pricey * I just remember it being a surprisingly low quantity for the price point and my appetite. The Setting = fantastic views of the Puget Sound * Outdoor seating has been available sometimes over the summer. * Mainly large groups (and large people) enjoy the brunch. This is popular restaurant for birthday celebrations. * Brunch is noisy + busy. I usually don't like buffets, but Salty's on Alki is a winner. BTW: Don't feel pressured to use the valet service because the entry way may be routed right by it. Unless you have difficulty walking (maybe to fat? Then don't do buffet!). Valet car return service was overloaded by the buffet crowd, on my last trip, and we had to wait 10 minutes for them to return my car parked only 20 feet away.

    (4)

  • Paige F.

    My husband and I went there on a business trip to Seattle hoping for a nice romantic dinner on the water, and to enjoy some really good food. We were extremely disappointed in the whole experience. Our service was very slow. He seemed to be new, and didn't know the food or wine menu at all. When our food arrived it was pretty much expensive mush. I ordered the salmon special that night, and it was anything BUT special. When we sent the food back the manager came out and argued with my husband about our opinion. We were very polite, but they were very defensive. There is no way we will be going back to pay for over priced mush.

    (2)

  • Shalane B.

    I've been coming here for years, and it is nothing short of a wonderful experience every single time. Fresh seafood, beautiful views, and awesome service. I've also been here for happy hour - a must, in my opinion! The steaks are always cooked to perfection, and I'm always satisfied! Mother's Day brunch has always been a family favorite here- it is to die for. If you're looking for a nice evening out, Salty's is your place. Best seafood in Seattle!

    (5)

  • Marty R.

    Made reservations a week and a half ago and arrived to find that there was no record of our reservation.......despite that we got in within 15 minutes. Last time I was at Salty's was about 10 years ago and the brunch was amazing. Today, however I found the food to be cold, tasteless and totally not worth the price tag. I'm not really sure if I would go back except for the view.

    (2)

  • Dave L.

    We were staying near Seatac airport and wanted seafood for dinner but didn't want to drive all the way into downtown Seattle so this was a good compromise--a great view of downtown without actually going all the way there. It's about 15 minutes from the airport. Plenty of free parking. This is a nice restaurant but they move a lot of customers through and the atmosphere reflects that--somewhat noisy and somewhat hurried. I have been to the same type of pier restaurants in San Francisco and Boston. Great view, competent food, high volume. We had no problem making a reservation for two people on a Thurs. night, only two hours in advance but the parking lot was full, a testament to the size and bustle of the restaurant. We arrived early and had a drink in the lounge area and then were called to the table promptly at our reserved time. They transferred the drinks and the bill without prompting--none of this "please settle the drink bill here" so that the cocktail waitress gets her tip. We had asked for a table with a view--they said they would try--and our table had a gorgeous view of the city. Service was pretty good though not excellent (our waiter disappeared sometimes). The menu is pretty standard seafood fare--not innovative by any means. Then again you're not coming here for the latest seafood creation, you're coming to enjoy the view and have some good seafood at the same time. It's expensive for what it is but you can find reasonably priced items. It was Restaurant Week when we were there and they had a $25 3-course menu that was very good. The waiter did say that portion sizes for this menu area a little smaller so we added some raw oysters and it was an excellent dinner.

    (4)

  • DeAnne E.

    Yes, you are paying for the view and yes, valet parking is free. I had brunch with some friends and fam on a Sunday. That's when everyone in Seattle goes. Even though we had reservations we still had to wait a bit. I was very pleased with the food selection. It's as good as the buffet at Tulalip Casino. Don't eat those fillers: potatoes & bread! There are many other great buffet options to eat: seafood. The table linens, silverware, and dishes were clean. Everyone enjoyed themselves and it was nice seeing everyone dressed up.

    (4)

  • Tim H.

    Allow me to set this up for you: It's Valentine's day, 2010. The first one my wife and I are in the States at the same time to celebrate it. What is my top pick to impress? Salty's. Why? The food, the view and the service. All of them hit a home run on this day. I was able to get a reservation for the Valentine's day brunch, which was difficult (you need to book way ahead). When we got there, we used the Valet service (free -- we tipped 2 bucks... cheap basterds that we are). We checked in--there was a slight wait--but they offer you free scones and coffee, which we took sparingly... but the scones were like sweet mounds of butter with blackberry sauce! When we were seated, we discovered why the wait took so long-we were given the best seats in the house, centered of the main view of the sound and the seattle. I couldn't ask for better placement. The wife was blushing for the attention. Drinks were next on the agenda- - I am on this stupid no booze for one year bet, so I passed, but the others all ordered the sauce of their brunch choice, bloody, mojitos all were swirling around my non-booze like self-- caution-- they are spendy here (around 10 bucks each), but its a treat, so have at it. The food was next-- brunch buffett which means all you cat eat and sweet baby jesus--they don't skimp. All of the items are made of the highest of quality. Major items: A) Crab legs. B) Crab legs. C) Crab legs. D) Clarified butter for the crab legs. E) Paella (with Crab Legs) F) Oysters (actually pretty bland and uneventful, but free) G) Roast Beef and Ham H) Chocolate fountain (which is took bacon and bathed it in there) I) Chocolate Covered Bacon (see H) J) Chocolate Covered Crab Legs (yes, I did) By the time we left, some two hours later, we didnt talk much because it hurt to move... We spent the rest of the afternoon recanting of moments of pure divinity while waiting for our food to digest. It is now wednesday and I still haven't eaten a full meal since that glorious moment. Salty's, I am glad you are a special occasion place--otherwise, my dear, we wouldn't like each other much.

    (5)

  • Mike D.

    Been to Saltys twice....once in 1994 and once in June of 2010. I cant say enough about the service...from the guys in the parking lot, to the hostess, to the servers. The food quality exceeds the asking price. An opinion shared by all of our party of 14. Attention to the kids was equally awesome. Thank you Saltys! I will see you again, not soon enough!! Mike De Young, Clovis Ca.

    (5)

  • Sandy J.

    I am not a big fan of buffets because they usually do not have a great selection and it usually does not taste that great since they're so busy trying to make enough to fill a tray and not paying attention or caring about the flavoring. I only went because that's where we were having brunch for my friend's husband's birthday. Salty's is the ONLY buffet that I have been to that not only has a great selection, but they have fresh, yummy seafood. I also loved the chocolate fountain. I had lots of chocolate covered fruit for dessert. It also has a great view of Seattle's skyline and great service. Definitely worth the money.

    (4)

  • RONALD W.

    I had dinner there last thursday. Reservations made on opentable, seated promptly on the deck with a gorgeous view of Seattle across the bay. Mussels and clams appetizer, and a custom order of Wild Salmon Oscar ( I noticed the Halibut Oscar and asked if I could get Salmon at the same price). Had a Hazelnut Milk Chocolate Fantasy dessert. All the food was well prepared and prompt. My companion had the Risotto and thought it was just average. Service was exemplary, especially with server negotiating non-farm salmon for my dish without my asking.

    (4)

  • Wesley F.

    Wow, this place has the most amazing brunch on the weekends! This is the best brunch buffet I think I've ever been to! Endless seafood as well as your traditional brunch items! A few highleights for me were the eggs Benedict, crepe stations, crab legs, raw oysters, shrimp, CINNAMON ROLLS and a really great salad and fruit selection for people not wanting to entirely self-induce a coma. BUT, NO MATTER WHAT YOU EAT WALK BY THE DESSERT TABLE-SCRATCH THAT, THE DESSERT ROOM WITH MULTIPLE TABLES AND MAKE SURE AND SAVE ROOM FOR THE END OF THE MEAL!

    (5)

  • Max A.

    Best brunch I've ever been to! Bags of fresh doughnuts as you walk in! Shrimp, oysters, crab legs, eggs bennie, prime rib, pasta station, omelet station, waffles, pancakes...so much more! Everything I tried was tasty, nothing was disappointing at all. I'm only sad I didn't get to taste every dish, that's OK, it only means I need to come back. They have the most amazing dessert selection from any brunch I've seen. Cakes, pies, cookies, chocolate and caramel fountains, and lots more!

    (5)

  • Stephanie T.

    I've never been to Salty's for dinner, but I can write about their champagne brunch. This place gets four stars not because I think any one or several items are out of this world phenomenal, but because there's nothing else like it in Seattle. Las Vegas? Buffets are a dime a dozen and every resort fights tooth and nail for quality/price comparison. Salty's for brunch in Seattle, however, is one-of-a-kind...your only other buffet options are those Chinese and Indian places down the street from your office, which, while good, usually have only 10-12 entrees. Some friends and I actually arrived without realizing what we were in for, thinking we would order standard brunch fare. Little did we know, we'd be ushered in for full service omelette, waffle and pasta bars; a giant table fo fresh seafood; something like 13+ feet of dessert options; a meat bar (who doesn't love that?) and of course you cna't forget the chocolate fountain!...I'm sure you're starting to get the picture. Hello, Seattle, now this is a buffet that's not kidding around! Overall, I think a buffet is kind of an excuse for a restaurant to do a lot of things a little less than great, but Salty's does a pretty good job of offering at least a better than average attempt at almost any of the many, many things it offers...plus where other than a buffet (or a college dining hall) do you get this kind of selection in one place! Just make sure you're strategic about it: it's easy to be drawn in and full before you get to the good stuff if you pick up just anything that looks good. Be prepared to drop quite a bit of cash -- the brunch costs a pretty hefty $45 or something like it...then again some would say that for all-you-can-eat seafood that's a steal! The view's great, too :)

    (4)

  • Michelle Z.

    Visiting Seattle for work, my colleagues and I heard this was a great place for a touristy dining experience. I wasn't too keen to go, but hey, I wasn't the one footing the bill. The positive: The view is spectacular. Situated directly across from downtown Seattle, the skyline makes a lovely backdrop. I can see why the hotel concierge might steer people in this direction based on that alone. However, since this is a restaurant and not the observation deck of the Space Needle... The negative: Our overly energetic server seemed attentive. "Seemed" being the operative word. Not once during the meal did she ask us if we'd like another round of drinks. Nor did she comment on the fact that three people in my party hardly touched their meals--myself included. Starters included: Ceasar salad (adequate, but heavy on the anchovies), oysters (enjoyed by my boss), coconut-crusted prawns with sweet and spicy Thai chili sauce (prawns themselves were good but the sauce's sweetness drowned out everything else), and a thai soup (tasty, but too hot chilli-wise for my colleague). Entrees...this is where the meal truly suffered. Two of our party are not big seafood eaters, so they went with the Hoisin-Glazed Draper Valley Chicken. The chicken was very bland--crime enough, until you add the fact that one piece wasn't cooked through! This came with a broccolini with fried garlic sauce that was ALL garlic with some broccolini for color. Moving on to my meal, a grilled salmon with pomegranate mollases. Cold. I don't mean it had cooled off a bit after cooking. I mean sitting-out-on-the-counter-for-over-half-an-hour-­and-you-don't-even-bother-to-nuke-it kinda cold. I complained. I got back a fiercely hot plate...and a meal that was STILL cold. Sigh. The only people who enjoyed their meal were the two ladies who ordered the bucket o'fried seafood, so if you're forced to visit this absolute tourist trap, please go the plain old fish and chips route.

    (2)

  • Novani M.

    I brought friends from out of town to Saltys because I thought it would be the restaurant with the best view of Seattle. My friends loved the view, and the food was ok..nothing spectacular. We went on the restaurant week, and it was pretty good deal. Even though the food was ok, I would come again just because of the view for special occasion.

    (4)

  • Kelley M.

    Managed to make reservations for Salty's brunch yesterday--pre-Mother's Day, but that didn't stop us. I think we were one of the first seatings--we got a table with a great view and the hostess slyly dropped a bag with warm donuts on our table as we were seated. The amount of food was overwhelming...the kids zeroed in on the four-foot chocolate fountain. Personally, I'm not a fan...but they were hooked. They brought back plate after plate of stuff dipped and sometimes re-dipped. My friend has Celiac's and so the chef kindly walked him through the buffet line and pointed out what was safe to eat. I love it when restaurants do that. The chef also handed my daugther a special-sized princess plate and walked her over to the pancake/waffle station. She beamed with the attention. Our waiter was good-humored and attentive...except for the coffee refills. It was early--we all needed coffee. Now on to the food--it's a buffet. It was good, but some things were better than others. Great: omelettes, crab legs, key lime tartlet, waffles and pancakes. Stuff I wanted to be great, but ended up disappointed: eggs benedict, crepe station (pre-packaged crepes) and creme brulee. Also, for the price they could have thrown in a mimosa or two. And that is my only complaint--the price is a tad much, but it's Mother's Day brunch and I'm totally worth it.

    (4)

  • Gary P.

    Five Stars for the view, 3 stars for the service, 2 stars for the food. Food is just OK, but what a view of Seattle., especially at dusk. The city is still lit up by the setting sun and the restaurant is in the shadows. The food? Expensive and not even average. The place is busy because of the view but our waitress was attentive. Drinks & food take awhile because of the crowds. I'll be back for the view, but won't eat. A glass of wine and take in the view.

    (2)

  • Michael C.

    The brunch was good, not spectacular, to me a 3 star rating. They have a big selection of desserts, very good, seafood, just OK, meats, just OK, pastas cooked to order, not bad, the freshly shucked oysters were OK, but I got a pearl out of one of them, YAY!!!!! The items on the menu are pretty pricey, but the view is really nice!!!!! They got the extra star cause I found a pearl in my oyster and gave us exceptional service and also discounted our bill for making us wait an extra half an hour.

    (4)

  • Kyla C.

    I'm a fan of Salty's, mostly their happy hour but it's nice to splurge on dinner in the dining room every once in awhile...especially when you have a gift card! We went for dinner the other night and got a nice table with a great view of the city, even with making our reservation two hours beforehand, score. We got the hot seafood platter to share (calamari, coconut prawns and a crab cake, all good) and I got the seafood chowder and a sushi roll - both were scrumptious! My husband got the fish and chips which had a nice light batter on it, not overpowering and heavy like a lot of fish and chips you find around town. We shared the "best chocolate cake ever" for dessert and it stood up to its name, rich but delish! The only thing I don't love about this place is the weird decor...kind of childish and just not classy but whatever. A Seattle landmark, gotta love it!

    (5)

  • Randy K.

    Plenty of reviews for this spot so I'll just be brief. Ordered the $50 crab combo plate and wasn't impressed. King, snow and dungeness. were they fresh? reasonably so. were the portions big? not really. I was already full before i showed up and wasn't any more rotund when i left. The view was amazing however. Great date spot i guess.

    (2)

  • Amanda W.

    While this place is on the pricey end of a brunch it is worth it. All you can eat of dungeness crab and a chocolate melting pot. (among other delicious things) However, after going a few times to this brunch the only thing I really go for is crab and chocolate. The view is so gorgeous of the waterfront. After I stuff myself silly I like to take a walk down Alki. It is such a beautiful walk of the waterfront and what a view of Seattle. I plan on taking my parents here. This place has something for everyone. Plenty of parking. If you go here during the Christmas season they have a ton of cute nutcrackers that are all painted in a different way.

    (5)

  • Been E.

    Hands down best seafood buffet I've been to anywhere. Beats Rio's seafood buffet in Las Vegas. Classy, good service with great views. Great place to bring visiters for a city views.

    (5)

  • Sasha S.

    I was here for the Sunday brunch buffet, and so that is what I am reviewing. I should note that going in, I did not know that it would be a buffet, and I in fact did not want to go to a buffet. Even still, the buffet was not good. First of all, it was incredibly expensive, especially considering the food. It costed $48/person, which is high, and the food was not even very good. For seafood, you basically get sub-par shrimp, mussels, clams, and two varieties of fish. For meat, you can only get prime rib, and there is some decent chicken. The desserts are good, (some nice cheesecake) and there was pasta that I did not try. But overall, I would say the food was only average or slightly below average, and I might recommend this place as a nice lunch brunch if it costed $10-15. Because there is nothing here to justify the price; it is not "fine dining." And the view is good, but you can get that view by just sitting in the abundant area outside the restaurant. There is no reason to go in and eat here.

    (2)

  • Hollie T.

    I came here about a week and a half ago for dinner because I was on a business trip to Seattle and the client I was working with recommended it. I'm definitely glad I went because the view was awesome! It was across the water from downtown, and I got there during sunset so I was able to see the day and night view of the skyline. As far as the food goes, I had the signature seafood chowder, simply supreme halibut, and grand marnier white chocolate cheesecake. It was all very good! I would definitely try to come back here if I find myself in Seattle again. FYI: it's only of those fancier places that charges more and gives you smaller portions with nice presentation.

    (4)

  • Rich S.

    Sunday brunch at Salty's on Alki isn't just a brunch... it feels like an experience. The view of Seattle lived up to the tales I'd heard, and the abundance of food (sea food, eggs, desserts, etc.) felt extravagant in almost every sense of the word. Of course I gorged myself... being an expensive buffet, I took my task of getting my price per plate down to $9 or less seriously. Fresh, tasty crab... smoked sausages... eggs benedict... gumbo and dirty rice... raw oyster... more and more... my friend tried out the bloody mary bar (so many variations on a theme I wasn't aware of)... This was a good time, though a little expensive. I didn't eat again for 24 hours. Definitely place to keep in mind for a special occasion.

    (3)

  • Jane A.

    ENDLESS CRAB FOR BRUNCH! I rate you a 4! Came here a few months ago to have Brunch. First and foremost, i never thought of eating here because i know it's expensive and i heard the dinner food was "aiight". They have free Valet parking which was nice. Although it was free i still tipped the guy a few bucks for turning my wheels and driving the car 6 feet to park my car. Had to wait until they open which is i believe 10AM or was it 10:30AM? Was seated and had one of the best tables in the restaurant looking over the waterfront and downtown Seattle. i felt underdressed for some reason as if i needed to dress up but not really (thats the feeling that i had in the back of my mind). Seafood Buffet has been the best so far (excluding casion buffets). I think i touched a majority of the selections which i cannot name all off of the top of my head but here's a feel: crab, mini fresh made waffles in your face, clams, shrimp, bacon, homestyle potatoes, chocolate cake, fruit, creme puffs, oysters, chocolate fondue, fresh made omlettes in your face, the list can go on! The service was WAY TOO on point. That's something I'd tip extra on. The wait staff cleared our plates and forks as soon as we left to get a new plate. We'd come back to a fresh table as if we never sat there. Waters filled, new silverwear, clean spotless tables. Food - BRUNCH!!! worth the $45 per person price Price - (see above) Ambiance - so beautiful, the view is amazing. No wonder alot of people come here for prom and all that jazz Service - ON FREAKN POINT!!!! Deduction TIme. Minus 1 star, the good king crab legs were mixed in this rice dish in the hot plate sections and i had to dig them out just to get the crab legs. my suggest would be for them to not server king crab legs COLD but to have a spot for king crab legs served HOT. i found that odd because at buffets at casions they serve crab legs HOT rather then COLD. kind of sad i have to compare this upscale buffet with a casino buffet. I will definately be back though!!!! Until the next review....

    (4)

  • Catherine H.

    my sister an i ate dinner at salty's one night. very over rated, I had salmonwhich was very under cooked. I was surprised being that this was supposed to be a topnotch restaurant. I ende up not getting my salmon fix. the nexy week I went to an olive garden that knew how to cook their salmon and had great customer service

    (1)

  • Brent T.

    I've been to Salty's both for Brunch and for Dinner. I definitely recommend brunch over dinner due to the variety that Salty's has to offer. It's probably one of the best breakfast brunches you'll find in Seattle hands-down. The chocolate fountain is a major hit for all ages and the seafood options are plentiful. However my great experience for brunch lead me to booking a dinner reservation and I was actually rather disappointed. This 4-star rating is an average of a 5-star brunch and a 3-star dinner rating. I'm not sure why I liked the brunch so much more than the dinner, but I do believe that the variety of the seafood options is what makes Salty's so fantastic. I don't think they do anything really well, but all of their seafood is fresh and is consumable in moderation. However, when you are paying $25-$40 per entree, you may be disappointed with the actual quality of what you are getting. The copper river salmon was a little dry, which is quite odd being that it's known for its high oil content. I will admit though that when it comes to scenery/view, this restaurant has probably the best view in Seattle. The panoramic view of downtown is only rivaled by maybe a ferry ride into Seattle. The majority of the tables will provide a great view, but you should definitely put in a request in advance. The restaurant does its best to honor your request, but if you are going during the busy dinner hours, it's a toss-up. Thus, if you really want to ensure that you have a great view while dining, you will either need to eat before 5:30 or after 8:00.

    (4)

  • Jen L.

    I love the brunch here. I only wish I had more stomach space to shove it all in. I think it's wonderful and special for groups of friends. The seafood is fresh and in plenty...dungeness crab, snow crab, shrimp, oysters! Also the dessert side is slightly overwelming, but fantastic and tasty. Yes, it is pricey, but worth it for special occasions, I've also been there for dinner and I've loved the crab, salmon, sea bass. Skip the cheesecake

    (4)

  • Jen P.

    The view is phenomenal. Breath taking really. I was disappointed that I was unable to sit right next to the windows. :( But not surprised, seeing we didn't have a special occasion. I don't know if they knew we made our reservations through the Dine Around Seattle promotion - but if so, I guess that makes sense. Our service was strong. Our waiter was very attentive. We didn't get fresh ground pepper, but that is really my only complaint. The food, well, the food was nice. Some people "cringe" when they hear that word, but that is what it was. It wasn't excellent but it wasn't terrible. Even with 3 courses, I felt the portions were small... I would almost say tiny. I was barely satisfied after cleaning my plate. This is after my salad AND a piece of bread. I ordered the Chef's Salmon. It was tasty. The desserts where good too. The Cookies & Ice cream was disappointing, but the chocolate mousse cake and chef's blueberry tart were both good. I think the favorite part of the meal was the Alki Coffee - though it could have been a bit warmer. We were thinking of going back there for my boyfriend's birthday, but I'm not sure if the food is worth the view. I know I shouldn't judge based on the fixed menu for Dine Around Seattle, but that was pricey enough. I can't imagine paying MORE to get similar quality and quantity of food. Plus, with his birthday being in July, I think we'd really rather go to a place that has a view AND outdoor seating.

    (3)

  • Beans G.

    Go here for the great views. Those canr be beat. Service was attentive, as expected for a place in this price range. For the price you would expect something good, and that's what you get. Nothing amazing, but good. Go for the best views in Seattle and some good seafood.

    (3)

  • Laurie K.

    We went for lunch and it was very nice. The food was spectacular and the view can't be beat. The day we went for lunch Salty's was fairly empty and the weather was drizzly and grey. Still had a great front seat view and great service. We are not drinkers and, at times, this can lead to less that wonderful service when we go out for lunch. Waiters make their money on tips so, no alcohol equals less dollars... this was NOT an issue here at all. The drinks menu was brought to us because of the variety of non-alcoholic beverages for us to indulge in. The crab louie and crab melt were both filled with big pieces of crab that were not overwhelmed by their dressings or cheese. The sliders and Cesar were just the right mating of meat and salad. We all left feeling satisfyingly full and happy.

    (4)

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Opening Hours

  • Mon :11:15 am - 3:00pm

Specialities

  • Takes Reservations : Yes
    Delivery : No
    Take-out : Yes
    Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
    Good For : Brunch
    Parking : Valet, Street, Private Lot
    Bike Parking : Yes
    Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
    Good for Kids : Yes
    Good for Groups : Yes
    Attire : Casual
    Ambience : Romantic
    Noise Level : Average
    Alcohol : Full Bar
    Outdoor Seating : Yes
    Wi-Fi : Free
    Has TV : Yes
    Waiter Service : Yes
    Caters : Yes

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