Quite noisy! Need to soften the environment. Food was good (rib eye). Potatoes did not make the cut . Service was very good! read more

Salt 64 is always my goto place for special dinner occassions. Always great food and service!

Went there for birthday dinner. Heard good things about place. Food and service were incredible. Cannot wait to go back.

Could not say a bad thing about this place. The food was delicious. It was my favorite meal on this particular vacation. Amelia was our server and she was delightful. I should've eaten there for dinner every single night. It's a place that should not be missed and should absolutely be on your list. Presentation was beautiful and it's a shame I didn't take photos. Will return again for sure. read more

Rounding up from 4.5 Pros- The food and drinks are always spot on. Eclectic and tasty! Cons- My drink was not super interesting. My husband enjoyed my paradise a lot more. The Malbec , however, was top notch! Some areas not as nice probably to sit in, but we really enjoyed our spot next to the wine room. Parking can be a challenge! Great that they're busy but not always easy to find a spot. read more

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Service Kathy our culinary guide was delightful knew the menu In-N-Out truly passionate about the place. Total breath of fresh air giving her a 10 is an understatement. My wife had the pork shank great presentation cooked absolutely perfect, falling off the bone, tender and juicy. The vegetables were perfectly cooked and great. The mashed potatoes were spot on the gravy/sauce was delightful, smooth and flavorful. No mine was the special swordfish with lobster risotto with tomato and bacon jam. The flavors were delightful mixed well together chunks of lobster that I wish I had a piece of lobster fantastic. Now to dessert, bread pudding, holy guacamole, one of the best bread puddings I've ever had my wife's favorite if she ate mostly at all great job. Atmosphere, we were in the quiet side wonderful peaceful enjoyed every minute of it other side pack full of smiling laughing people looking like they're enjoying it all just too loud for this old guy. Thank you salt 64 for a wonderful evening and a dinner to remember on my 36 year wedding anniversary read more

Stopped by again, this time on a Monday night and it was packed. Because of the additional dining area we got a table quickly. Our waitress, Tia, was with us quickly and brought waters. She returned shortly to take our bar and appetizer order. Tia also went over the evening specials. Our drinks came in good time with appetizer following soon after. We ordered Fried Green Tomatos and Cracked Toast to start. The Tomatos were well presented and came with cherry tomatoes, corn and a tarter sauce. The toast came smothered in cheese and heavy garlic. Everything taste good. Our main selections of Shrimp and Grits, Fried Flounder w/ Potato Cakes and Chicken and Waffles came out hot The three of us enjoyed our meals. Tia was very responsive and checked on us several times. read more

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Great People & wonderful food. Must try!! Reservations recommended and well worth any wait time. read more

Terribly disappointed with quality of the strip steak we tried to share tonight. Tried because it was so bad we couldn't eat more than a couple of bites before stopping. Ordered it medium rare. So tough it was difficult to cut. Outside char was like shoe leather. It was more like a bad frozen piece of that was not defrosted properly and certainly not fresh or CAB Prime. Inedible. All in all an awful dining experience for what should have been a wonderful anniversary w. read more

This was an exceptional evening from start to finish! The day was our 25th wedding anniversary and we were in Oak Island for a week to celebrate. We decided to reserve a table at Salt 64 well in advance to eat there on our actual anniversary. From the moment we walked into Salt 64, which looks rather unassuming from the street, we were awestruck by the beautiful ambiance, comfortable seating, and friendliness of each staff person. The hostess seated us promptly, our server was attentive, friendly and very knowledgeable about the menu and wine list. Our meal started with a delicious dirty martini for me and a craft beer for my husband. Because I am a freak for artichokes, I started with the grilled artichokes -- WHATTTT?? They were so yummy that I'm not sure I can order them anywhere else ever again. My husband chose a beet salad for his starter, which was beautifully prepared and full of flavor. We didn't talk much during our appetizers -- too busy enjoying this deliciousness. For our entrees, I chose the 8 oz filet, which was prepared exactly to my preference of medium-rare. The filet was melt-in-your-mouth delicious and plated beautifully with garlic mashed potatoes. My husband ordered the fish-of-the-day, which was flaky, light and flavorful. We both enjoyed every single bite and brought home what we couldn't finish. Not to detract from the appetizers and entrees, but the stars of the show were the carrot cake and key lime pie - two items our hostess and server warned us we should not miss! Oh, My, Gosh!!! These desserts were UNBELIEVABLE!! So beautiful, so delicious and fresh, we were blown away! We had a few bites of each, brought the rest back to our rental house, and did our best to share them with each other the following day. I only wish we had reserved more than one evening there! Don't miss this restaurant if you're in Oak Island. read more

Salt 64 - Carrot cake in the foreground and key lime pie behind. Would you just look at these desserts??? House-made, too! - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Great food. Top notch everything. Who else makes a construction deadline. Only a well run operation. Service is friendly, dishes are first rate. read more

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Located along Main Street in a resort town with very limited parking. They are super busy! If you go, you will find out why!! You yourself will come back over and over again. They do take reservations online. Otherwise you will be waiting (and it's worth every second). There are dining areas, a bar area with high tops, and a 6 seat bar. Had to go on waitlist for bar area. Sat around for 5 minutes and saw that there were 2 stools that came open so jumped in them. Bar area is super small - especially if on end where servers come through. The bartender is extremely busy, but took our orders quickly. Water glasses didn't go empty. He was very attentive and friendly. Seemed as if the air was not working in that area and there was a massive fan circulating some air. They have a lovely craft cocktail menu, as well as a fully stocked bar with all the things. We ordered Paradise (get this) and a Nobody's Fool (skip this- not very good). Anyone can find something on the drink menu here. They even have mocktails. Paradise was surprisingly delicious. We ordered apps instead of a full blown meal. We ordered a side of truffle fries (recommend - even though our order was full of tiny fries - still tasty ), French Onion soup (highly recommend - absolutely delicious), wings (don't leave without ordering them - grilled - it's wizardry), and something called Sweet Spicy - pork belly thing - can't remember name, but will remember the flavor! There wasn't one thing put in front of us that wasn't good. Carter, a very friendly manager stopped by to talk and make sure all was well. Very good customer service. We were stuffed, but were told about the key lime pie being house made. Ordered it to go. There are no words. No notes. Just pure silence once you taste this masterpiece. The creaminess of the key lime filling with the crunchy graham and the perfect meringue - to die for. Do not - I REPEAT - do not leave without ordering a slice or two (even if you have to take it to go). This should be featured on some show or taken down to Key West where it would give many places a run for their money. WOWZER!!! As a matter of fact, even if you can't eat at this amazing place, just stop in and order a piece to go! You too will sing like a canary about this delight. The prices you pay for what you get are beyond reasonable! The portions and quality are just fabulous. You can tell that they truly value your experience with them and that they pour their hearts into concocting delicious food. Don't miss out. We will be back. read more

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The food was spectacular, and the service was even better. Allison took the great care of my lady and I. I got the cowboy ribeye, per Allison suggestion, and it was cooked to perfection, as well as the glazed mushrooms! We had the best time with Allison and will be back again! read more

Amazing food! The service is always top notch and very friendly. Katie D. is our favorite hostess. Can't wait for Easter Brunch! read more

Salt 64 - Anniversary date at Salt 64. - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Great meal! We have been coming to Salt 64 for years as we live nearby. I was always hesitant to purchase the ribs because they are usually very hard to eat out (messy). I am not a big beef eater anyway. I have to tell you I have been missing out as they were very tasty and come in two forms wet and dry rub. It was well worth the change. It was huge portion and equally enjoyable when I took it home with me. read more

Salt 64 - Shrimp and ribs. - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

We came to Salt 64 for my husband's birthday with his aunt and uncle who are local to the area! We had a spectacular meal and the ambiance was cozy and intimate. Our server was very friendly and the food was delicious! Their menu is diverse and really well executed! From salad to seafood to burgers, all are excellent choices! Also, make sure to leave room for dessert because the portions are HUGE! read more

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Wonderful restaurant, amazing staff. Inspired food. I highly recommend. Newly renovated and food is incredible!!!

What a surprise! Great food, great service without an exorbitant price tag. An absolute must when we are on the island.

You owe it to yourself to get a reservation here ... and if you plan on being in town more than one night, you might as well make a couple of reservations!!! You will NOT be disappointed!! I've posted the end result of my two visits this week ... empty plates!!! And ... Don't confuse the empty plates with one of those restaurants that only gives you two bites. The portions here are perfect and it's so good you will want to eat all of it ... I'm one of those big appetite people who can but I didn't leave hungry. This place is the perfect combination of exquisite food from a highly respected Chef, that's portioned as an actual meal. Best food in the region, great atmosphere and great service ... make reservations (plural!)! read more

Salt 64 - That was the plate that once held the pecan crusted chicken and waffles I ate the first night I was in town. - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

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My father in law lives at Holden beach and this was our first time visiting Salt64 on Oak Island for an early dinner date after a long day in the sun, and it absolutely hit the spot. I had seen a few reviews mentioning that the portions didn't match the prices, but I have to disagree. Maybe living outside of DC has skewed my perspective, but I found the price points very fair--especially given the quality of the food and ambiance. The highlights of the meal started right away with the artichoke and mini lobster tail appetizers, both fresh and flavorful. For entrées, we tried the special grouper with Asian slaw, as well as a Mediterranean-inspired shrimp dish with olives, feta, and spinach--both were perfectly balanced and delicious. And then came dessert... holy moly. The bread pudding and key lime pie were so good that we ended up ordering the exact same desserts to go. Drinks were also excellent: we had the espresso martini, the pear/lemon martini, and the passion drink with tequila. I really appreciated how balanced they were--especially the passion drink. I can't stand overly sweet cocktails, and this one was smooth and refreshing (if you like sweeter drinks, you might want to pick something else). Overall, this was one of the best meals we've had on Oak Island, and we'll definitely be back. Reservations are a must. You can do that through Yelp! read more

Salt 64 - Key lime pie and bread pudding - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

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Great food great service fun ambiance. Hard to get a table when summer visitors are in town.

Great staff, great food, nice cocktails and wine choices. We come here every chance we get

Excellent food, cute atmosphere, and very pleasant staff. I highly recommend this adorable spot if you're visiting or local to Southport! read more

Salt 64 - Fried Shrimp & Fried Oysters - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

One word: PHENOMENAL! This restaurant was truly wonderful and that was the best meal I've had over the last few months for sure. We were there early for our reservation and the host was kind enough to sit us early. The server was great and answered all our questions. The environment is darker which allows for a higher-end atmosphere, but it can get loud in the restaurant during peak hours. We started with the lobster tail appetizer (sorry no photo) and it was very tasty. All of our entrees were delicious and couldn't have imagined them tasting any better. The 7-layer cake is massive (big enough for 4-5 people) but goodness it is tasty! 100% worth checking out for a nice night out during a beach trip! read more

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This was my third time dining here. It's the best place in the area and when I visit my family it's where we like to go. A reservation is a must, because the place is packed. There's a wide variety of foods and no one will leave hungry as the portions are quite generous. I shared a salad and then had a pasta dish. Everything was great, including the service. read more

Salt 64 - Sharing the Rockstar salad. Awesome. - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

Coming to Salt 64 was a great experience. The ambiance of this restaurant is clean and sophisticated. Great service, delicious drinks and food. The special was an amazing piece of african pompano that was freshly cut a few hours before. The sauce was delicious and it was topped with fried oysters. The deserts were to die for!!! I would come back to this place again. read more

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Five stars across the board the service was excellent from the moment we walked in . This is a beautiful restaurant, dark and cozy with a quaint little bar in the back Our cocktails were delicious and the food was outstanding ! Do yourself a favor and reserve a table here the next time you're in Oak Island, you won't be disappointed! read more

Salt 64 - The French onion soup was superb. - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

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Well I can't talk about the food since we didn't make it that far, but I will tell you our experience. We've been wanting to try this place because of the reviews but it always seemed to be closed when we tried to go. Anyway, we finally decided to go Friday. It's off season and it was early for us (around 5:30) so we didn't think it would be too crowded or a long wait. The parking area was crowded but from what I could see there were empty tables. The Hostess asked if we had a reservation, we said no, how long is the wait? Her face said how dare you and her mouth said it's gonna be "a minute". Ok, what's a minute? Ballpark? She shrugs shoulders and I say under or over an hour? She says could be... WTH? We took the subtle "hint" that they didn't want our business and left. Maybe because we weren't in suits and dresses? Weird. read more

Obviously the best place in Oak Island. Food and service are delicious and impeccably served best place including Southport!

This is a wonderful restaurant! A foodie's delight! Wonderful staff with fresh daily specials. Your meal with be a delight on the palette and your experience memorable. read more

Ambiance is fantastic. The menu is well thought out and not overly busy. They have some fun drink items. The real star and why I keep going back,is the chefs nightly special. Always delicious and different everyday. read more

Salt 64 - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

We celebrated our anniversary with dinner at Salt64, and it was absolutely wonderful! The crack toast appetizer was unbelievably delicious--definitely a must-try. We both had the NY strip, cooked perfectly, and the salad was fresh with a very generous portion. The service was impeccable and really made the evening feel special. If you're looking for an upscale dinner spot for a special occasion while visiting Oak Island, I highly recommend Salt64. read more

My favorite restaurant in the area! The food is always cooked to perfection. The waitstaff is always professional and courteous. It's a little noisy, but you hardly notice because everything else is so wonderful. Make reservations well ahead of time! Or, meet at the bar at 4:00. read more

Just a horrible experience from the beginning. Making a reservation for a party larger than four is a challenge. You'd have to call in and the phone number listed goes straight to a voicemail that doesn't accept messages. Fast forward to actual dinner, the food was already cold by the time it hit our table. One of our party's meal, the chicken was tough and rubbery that it had to be replaced; fries was room temp. Our drink was not made correctly. A martini costs $21 and you get charge for blue cheese olives without disclosing upfront. When talking to Mike, the manager (unfortunately), he said he will take the olive cost off the bill. No authentic apologies; no compassion, nor empathy! Sadly disappointing. Tons of potential but definitely need better service--I guess you can't expect much from a small town locale. read more

Fresh and delicious! Great friendly service and pleasant atmosphere. Love our experience at Salt 64! Will definitely make it a must in our next visit. My daughter and I shared a salmon, soup and crab cakes. read more

Salt 64 - We shared the Crab cakes and salmon. - New American Near Me - Oak Island, North Carolina

We enjoy everything about Salt 64, the food, service, and atmosphere! Easily the best restaurant on the island.

Another trip to an amazing restaurant. The server was very nice and willing to tell us about the menu. The food was as good as we remembered from before. Drinks were strong but delicious. Definitely an awesome place to visit while in oak island read more

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We didn't get to go. They were not able (or willing) to accommodate us by adding my granddaughter to our party of 4. I love the food but I don't plan to go back for a while. I realize it's no loss to them, but there are plenty of other equally good choices for dinner. read more

The food was amazing! The service was top notch. The atmosphere was beyond friendly. Perfect beach getaway for date night! We tried the Ill Tempered Lobster Tails, Coastal Sunset Bisque, NY Strip, & Seared Tuna. Everything was beyond delicious! We ordered a 2nd helping of the tails as they were so good! Make reservations, but even still they worked us in faster than anticipated. read more

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I give this restaurant 4 stars mainly because of the wine by the glass selection for chardonnay. Food is nearly as good at Rusty Hooks. Like this one because it is ON Oak Island. It is generally very busy. Patience. Service is always good. read more