Salt Carmel City Center — Restaurant in Carmel

Beautiful location, disappointing experience

We had high expectations given the restaurant’s great location and atmosphere, but unfortunately the experience didn’t live up to it.

We started with oysters, which were nothing special and lacked flavor. Then we were brought a sushi roll we never ordered — and even after we mentioned the mistake, they didn’t replace it. Later, the shrimp dish arrived tasting as if it had been grilled on a dirty surface, and the presentation was very poor.

Overall, the food was bland, poorly presented, and the service was disorganized (two order mistakes in one dinner). For such a beautiful spot, the quality of the food and attention to detail were surprisingly bad. It’s a shame, because the location really deserves a...

A winner. We NEVER go to a restaurant on opening night, but since we live in the neighborhood we made an exception. You would never have known it was opening night. It was superb in all respects. Our server Deb was superb, as were the crab cakes (best we've had in quite some time), the scallops, the branzino, the sides (risotto and broccolini), and cocktails. The decor is pleasing and the bar looks great. We definitely will return. Returned: entrees were good but the crab cakes weren’t as good as the first time. And I would not order the bread pudding again (too...

Salt at Carmel City Center is absolutely stunning! The atmosphere is gorgeous. The staff is warm, welcoming, and really make the experience feel special. I’ve tried a few different sushi dishes and the blue crab pasta, and they were not only delicious but beautifully presented. Their martini selection is incredible too—I’m a big lemon drop fan, and they offer so many different flavors that it’s hard to choose (every one I’ve tried so far has been amazing). Between the food, drinks, service, and ambiance, Salt has quickly become a new favorite spot in Carmel....