SeaSalt Restaurant

Not sure why this place has a 3.9 rating - we had a wonderful time! Our server, Agnieszka, was great. Oysters were solid. Branzino was superb. Shrimp bruschetta was perfectly balanced with a lot of flavor. Our 2.5 year old daughter was treated great, and thoroughly enjoyed her hot dog and french fries. The Malbec was good, as was the St. Germain Spritz. It was a bit pricy but that’s to be expected for the location. Would go again!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Excellent food and service. Pretty noisy. Difficult talking across a table for 4.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

This is an absolute gem of a restaurant with great food and wonderful service.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I would not recommend this restaurant.

I made a 5:30 PM reservation despite seeing some negative reviews, thinking it couldn’t be that bad since me and my husband aren’t really picky. They had plenty of availability, and now I understand why.

When we arrived, the restaurant was nearly empty with tons of open tables. The hostess asked if we’d mind sitting outside. I explained it was too hot for our one-year-old, and we preferred to sit inside. She brought us to the back of the restaurant and sat us at a tiny two-person table crammed between two larger tables, one with a party of six to eight people, and the other with two adults and a baby (they were sitting at a four person table).

Even if it were just me and my husband, the two person table would’ve been tight, but adding a high chair made it completely unworkable. Our toddler could reach everything on the table, including the bread basket, and was close enough to touch the other diners’ tables.

After trying to make it work after ordering a few appetizers, we realized it just wasn’t feasible. I went back to the host stand to explain the situation and asked politely if we could move, even if that meant sitting outside. The hostess said she’d see what she could do… and then never came back for 20 minutes. During that time, someone brought us a Caesar salad that belonged to someone else.

Eventually, the hostess returned and said there were no other available tables, not even outside , until 7:30 PM. Meanwhile, the restaurant and outdoor patio still looked mostly empty.

Frustrated, we asked for the check. At that point, I was in tears. A man I assume was the manager finally came over and offered to move us to a different table - but at that point, the experience was already ruined and I made an unnecessary scene hysterical crying at the table. Where was that table 40 minutes ago?

We ended up paying $70 for a glass of wine, Caesar salad, bruschetta, and soup — all thrown in a box to go, which ended up in the garbage. The soup was watery and they barely gave us any salad.

Thankfully, we went to Pier House (inside La Mer Hotel) afterward and had a fantastic dinner. Highly recommend that spot instead. The service and food are great.

When I went to leave a review on OpenTable the next morning, I noticed Sea Salt had canceled my reservation, meaning I couldn’t leave feedback there. It seems I’m not the only one this has happened to, based on other reviews.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 1

Service: 1

Loved my breakfast and dinner here! Very attentive staff, creative drinks, and delicious oysters!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

We stopped into SeaSalt Restaurant for drinks and a couple of appetizers and had a great experience. We sat in the bar area, which had a nice, relaxed vibe.

We tried the panzanella salad and the ahi tuna tacos off the bar menu, both were fresh, flavorful, and beautifully prepared. Perfect for a lighter bite before dinner.

Our server was excellent, attentive, friendly, and kept everything moving at just the right pace.

Definitely a spot we’d return to for a casual drink, apps, or even a full dinner next time we’re in Cape May!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Had shrimp Tacos and was disappointed as
The shrimp were very small and few
It was not the same as I had 2 years ago
I ordered unsweetened ice tea and was given something that tasted like Arizona sweetened tea but the server insisted it was freshly made.
Was looking forward to the great meal I had two years ago but it was not even close

After having sworn off ever going to SeaSalt based on our last couple of experiences over a year ago, we decided to give it another go after hearing that the new Executive Chef comes from years of experience at the Washington Inn. We were NOT disappointed! The service by our waitress and the rest of the wait staff were friendly and accommodating.

The food was on-point - well-seasoned, cooked to perfection. We ate the Chipotle Grilled Shrimp special; the Halibut; oysters; a Watermelon and Arugula salad; and, a Bronzino. Everything was delicious and some of the menu and preparation was reminiscent of the Washington Inn.

Our only main gripe was the awful, loud Muzak playing… I’m not sure why they were playing a soundtrack of bad covers but it kinda dampened the atmosphere. Not enough to discourage us from going back though ;-)

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 5

Service: 5

Sun, Surf & Seriously Good Food! 🌊🍴

We rolled into the restaurant yesterday with a big group and, let’s be honest, we weren’t exactly the easiest table to handle. 😅 But the staff—especially the waiters and the manager—were absolute rockstars. Patient, warm, and accommodating through all our back-and-forth, they made us feel right at home.

Now, let’s talk food. We went all out: juicy panzanella salad, vibrant bruschetta, refreshing watermelon salad, perfectly grilled filet, fresh oysters, an ocean’s bounty of fish, fall-off-the-bone BBQ ribs—and yes, we saved room for dessert. Everything was fresh, flavorful, and came out surprisingly fast for a group our size. Compliments to the chef for absolutely nailing it across the board.

We were hoping to grab a table on the breezy oceanfront patio (major beach vibes!) but it was already packed. Still, the coastal charm carried through the whole space—laid-back, welcoming, and full of energy.

In short, top-tier hospitality and food that hits the spot. Whether you’re craving seafood or something smoky off the grill, this place serves up a slice of beachside heaven. Five stars from this hungry crew

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

My friends and I are in Cape May for the weekend. Our hotel is located near the Sea Salt Restaurant so we decided to try it for lunch. The hostess and our waitress, Mia, gave phenomenal service. The food, which consisted of steak kabobs, shrimp tacos, and ceasar salad with salmon, were delicious. It is a very hot day so Mia was intentional about keeping us hydrated and checking on us regularly. I recommend this place 10/10.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

I'm so glad that I gave this restaurant another chance. I heard that a new group had taken over the running of the restaurant. There was such a difference, so much better. I'm happy to say I will be back again.

Casual dress and nice atmosphere. Service great. Food was outstanding with varied menu. Definitely recommend

We had breakfast here on the deck and then another time for dinner. The food is excellent. The service is courteous and attentive. The green machine fresh pressed juice was the highlight of breakfast. For dinner, I had the crab cakes and my wife had the salmon. Both were well-prepared and visually just as appealing.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Been here a couple of times and the food is always good. The drinks could be better but overall great restaurant to try.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 4

Wonderful dinner experience! The food and service were great—- The Piano music added to the evening!