The Salt Room Reviews Summary

Food Quality

Pros:

• "The food and their cocktails are incredible."
• "The seafood platter was fresh and tasty."
• "The fish was melt in your mouth buttery and soft. Absolutely delish."
• "The food was absolutely delicious, cooked to perfection and you can tell they use really fresh ingredients."
• "The fish dishes were heavenly, full of flavour and melted in my mouth."
• "The food was very tasty! We had cod and halibut both were perfectly cooked, even fish and chips from the kids menu tasted great!"
• "The food was beautifully cooked - and the John Dorey fish was the best we have ever tasted."

Cons:

• "However the food is nice and the flavours are subtle but there seems to be something missing for the asking price."
• "The steak was ordinary, expensive for an item that required minimal prep."
• "The chocolate delice was far too salty."
• "However it was a terribly fatty piece that was difficult to eat."
• "The main course 'Seafood Board' for two disappointed with the contents."
• "Unfortunately, most of the platter was bland and overcooked."
• "The desserts were a little underwhelming after the mastery of the main."

Service

Pros:

• "Had a great time there. Excellent service."
• "Staff were very helpful, helping us navigate through the menu."
• "Service was also fantastic- attentive and kind without being overbearing."
• "Staff were so helpfully and friendly explains dishes and recommendations."
• "The staff were brilliant."
• "Mike our waiter was very informative an friendly."
• "Our waiter was friendly, attentive and knowledgeable."

Cons:

• "Our experience at The Salt Room Brighton on December 23rd was marred by an unpleasant encounter with the general manager."
• "We felt a bit rushed."
• "Nobody present at front of house to return our coats at the end."
• "The manager then argued with taking mains off the bill and got quite irate, as if it was our fault the order had been messed up."
• "Host/concierge was extremely rude from the very beginning."
• "We were given the bill by a senior member of staff. Short sleeved shirt and one arm covered in tattoos... Extremely unprofessional."
• "Very unfriendly and inattentive table service."

Ambience & Atmosphere

Pros:

• "The place had a nice ambience and atmosphere."
• "Lovely relaxed atmosphere whilst still giving that something special."
• "Amazing settings on the veranda/terrace with views on the sea."
• "Really lovely venue with an intimate evening atmosphere and impeccable service."
• "Spacious clean restaurant."
• "Great atmosphere within the restaurant."
• "Fabulous table with full sea view and windows flung open to let in cool breeze on this very hot day."

Cons:

• "It was getting very noisy at around 8:30pm when we left and so you couldn't hear the music."
• "Only down side is the noise of traffic if you sit outside but not really under the restaurant’s control!"
• "Unfortunately it was too cold to enjoy the outside terrace."
• "Small portions and the area we were sat was too bright."
• "The interior design felt very much like I was in Wetherspoons."
• "We were sat outside and I would have appreciated the offer of the heater above us being turned on because I arrived without a cover up or cardigan and felt uncomfortably chilly until the breeze dropped."
• "Really passive aggressive and altered the tone of the evening."

Value

Pros:

• "They have great value 2 course lunch for £25."
• "Reasonably priced given the quality."
• "Overall, it is pricey but I think the main by itself is worth it."
• "We thought the price and portions were good for the quality of the restaurant and prime position."
• "Price was reasonable for the quality."
• "Such great value for two people - £39 for a three course meal."
• "Highly recommend the visit, price for the food was fair."

Cons:

• "Food: good, but VERY small portions."
• "£180 for 3 people was stiff when you leave hungry."
• "Paid more than £200 and not impressed at all!!"
• "The prices are fairly high."
• "Dessert was miniscule and price high."
• "Pricey but worth it just once in a while."
• "Overall wouldn’t go back, too costly for what it is."