Message from Salty's on Alki
An Alki Beach old-school waterfront restaurant that feels like home and charms the crowds.
- Seafood and View
- Award-winning NW Cuisine
- Parties or meetings 10 to 300
"This view is not only the best in Seattle, this is one of the world's great view restaurants," says a local critic. We offer fresh Northwest seafood, Maine lobster, USDA Prime charbroiled steaks, world-famous salmon and halibut, oysters and clams from local beaches, pasta, chicken and salads. To complement your meal, order wine from an extensive list of outstanding Northwest and world-class selections. Our Saturday/Sunday brunch is a Citysearch award-winner.
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 Salty's on Alki
(206) 937-1600
1936 Harbor Ave SW
Seattle,
WA
98126
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The Scene
While Salty's may not be keeping up with downtown Seattle's culinary sophistication, it excels at making diners feel comfortable. Service is down-to-earth and reliable, and there's no other deck in town that can match the Alki Beach location. Regulars have made this their special-occasion restaurant, while others bring visitors to show off the billion-dollar view--long decks stretch out on top of the water.
The Food
Die-hard fans of coconut prawns will find them here, as well as basics like creamy seafood chowder. Standard entrees include fish (bathed in butter-rich sauces) and steaks (medium-rare may arrive more medium than rare, so order on the rare side). Brunch is a renowned affair: It's pricey, but the huge buffet features made-to-order omelets and crepes, a meat-carving station, steam tables filled with brunch favorites, all-you-can-eat crab legs, oysters, prawns and shellfish, pastries and a chocolate fountain for fondue.
Rated 8.0 out of 10 by Citysearch.
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AMAZING!  5
By Ryan B.
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| Rank: 23,073
Salty's on Alki
The food was fresh, the service was friendly and prompt, The atmosphere was perfect! What more could you want!? The clam chowder is one of the best i've ever had.
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Amazing!  4
By Jessica W.
Salty's on Alki
It was my anniversary and my boyfriend took me to Salty's for the first time. Our table was ready for us with balloons attached. The view was amazing! The food was excellent and the service was great.
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MMMMMMM.... 5
By Chriss C.
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| Rank: 30,837
Salty's on Alki
I love going to Salty's. The view is amazing over the water looking at Seattle. The food is outstanding. I love the mussles, pretty much any seafood is fantastic. The atmosphere is very nice, I didn't feel like I needed to be dressed up, but the surroundings make you feel like you're at a fancy restaurant.
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great taste for a great price 4
By Deborah m.
Salty's on Alki
the food was wonderful, it is not a cheap restaurant but the price is worth it, the service was marvelous. its a great place to go on a first date or with a group of friends on a prom night. i would recommend this place to anyone just so they can experience both the beautiful scenery of Seattle and the great taste of seafood.
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Good Special Events Place 4
By Lynne O.
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| Rank: 1,360
Salty's on Alki
It is expensive, but the food, service and view of the water deliver. Lunch for two without drinks ran $100. Birthdays, anniversaries or business meals designed to impress are all good reasons to indulge. The open air deck is glorious in the summer months, but not for the faint of heart in the damp, wet Northwest winters.
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The outdoor seafood bar is horrible!  2
By Barbara W.
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| Rank: 16,048
Salty's on Alki
I took my kids to the outdoor seafood bar the other night and we were all horribly disappointed. The food was terrible and the prices were ridiculous! I paid $30 for one order of prawns and chips, one order of halibut and chips, one side order of cole slaw and one cup of chowder- no drinks! The fish was greasy and had a very odd flavor to it. They over-salted the fries to the point where my kids were wiping them on a napkin before attempting to eat them. We threw most of the food away. I won't go there again, I'd rather go to Wally's in Des Moines.
PROS: the view
CONS: bad food, high prices
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Brunch 5
By Connie B.
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| Rank: 14,332
Salty's on Alki
I know some people feel Salty's is overt bblown. But I love their brunch on the weekends. Its well worth the price. You have so much to chose from, seafood, pasta, waffles. I cannot believe anyone could complain about this feast.
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Seafood 4
By Gerry O.
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| Rank: 3,248
Salty's on Alki
I happen to agree with some of the reviews that
Salty's is perhaps the most overpriced restaurant
in Seattle. The view is what you pay for. But
on the other hand, their Sunday brunch is
worth the run, view or no view, its still very
good.
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High class fish & chips 4
By Phil N.
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| Rank: 18,928
Salty's on Alki
When you think of fish & chips you usually don't think of valet parking or top notch service but Saltys has all that and more. Besides the vast selection of expensive wines & fish the decor inviting & pleasant .So if you love fish and chips but need the enviroment of a four star restaurant to eat it Saltys is for you.
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Good view good food 4
By Richard A.
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| Rank: 2,528
Salty's on Alki
Steep steep prices. If you got a c-note burning a hole in your pocket and your lexus is clean this is your spot. This is a great place to take anyone from out of town if they want to enjoy two of Salty's greatest assets. Its food and the view. They made a bad choice in thier art selection out front but it does not detract from the everything else that makes this place great.
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Great seafood and great view. 4
By Nate S.
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| Rank: 7,573
Salty's on Alki
Another great place to eat if you have the cash and time. There are two Salty's one in Redondo and the one on Alki. The one on Alki offers one of the best dinings views of downtown. The prices are very steep but the ambiance is world class. Try the seafood it is fresh from the local markets. The bar is also nice.
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You are paying for the view
By SearchingforGreatSandwich
The only thing special about the food is how expensive it is! Even the happy hour prices are too high. You are definitely paying for only one thing here- the view of Elliott Bay and Seattle.
If you're entertaining out-of-town guests I would recommend taking them here.
Pros: Great skyline view of Seattle
Cons: Overpriced
Posted 05/02/09
Decent seafood, a bit overrated
By ptcrpsnt
The food here is pretty good (though eating too much seafood during their lunch buffets is an easy way to get sick). The view is also great. That said, people hype this restaurant too much. It's good, but it's not top-tier either in food or ambiance.
Pros: Great view; Decent seafood
Cons: Overrated
Posted 04/24/09
great view, food - just okay
By bronschar8
The view was incredible here and we had great service. I did not think that the food was very good. I ordered Alaskan King Crab legs and they were over cooked and did not seem that fresh. They were also on the small side. My husband ordered a steak cooked medium and there was absolutely no pink. The appetizers were okay but the crab cake tasted a bit like tuna. The atmosphere was nice...not too stuffy, not too casual, but the food was very mediocre. (I noticed that another reviewer commented on the smell when entering and we noticed the same thing right away. Once seated at our table we could not smell anything, but it was a turn-off.)
Pros: view & service
Cons: food quality, odd smell when entering the restaurant
Posted 03/22/09
Food was okay, but service was really bad
By F00D
The place had the best views of downtown Seattle. However the service was really bad and not just at our table. At the tables adjacent to ours as well.
Had to wait for an hour after our appetizers to get the entrees. Never asked if we wanted more to drink or even filled water. Could not find the waiter at all. When the Dessert option came he said it's on me and then he put it in the bill. This was on a weekday, not crowded at all. We were very disappointed.
Food is okay, but service really poor...Expect to be there at least 3 hours. You may get out of a swanky fine dining place faster...
Pros: View
Cons: Service - Really bad
Posted 03/20/09
Best Brunch Ever Had!
By south_seattle
While I haven't been to a brunch in a while, I had my fair share of brunch experiences in the past. However, none of them compared with Salty's. We went there last Sunday to celebrate a special occasion and it turned out that we picked the right place.
The service was outstanding (beginning with the greeting), the restaurant is beautiful and the view spectacular. And, the food is simply amazing! The selection is tremendous and everything is fresh and tastes delicious. The two minor complains I have are: I would have loved to see some different fresh breads and jams (I am a bread & jam person) and, secondly, I wish I had six stomachs like a cow...
Highly recommended - you will not regret it.
Pros: Best buffet, amazing view, outstanding service
Cons: Fresh breads would be a great addition to the brunch selection
Posted 12/16/08
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