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    Salt 64

    4.6 (658 reviews)
    PriceyNew American, Bars
    Open 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Jenny H.

    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.

    New Dining Area
    Randy W.

    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.

    Carrot cake in the foreground and key lime pie behind. Would you just look at these desserts??? House-made, too!
    Angie C.

    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.

    The best prime rib.    Shrimp capanelli.  Crab fritters.
    Karen W.

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

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    Gina A.

    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.

    Anniversary date at Salt 64.
    Steve J.

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

    Shrimp and ribs.

    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.

    Blackberry smash mocktail
    Diala A.

    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!

    That was the plate that once held the pecan crusted chicken and waffles I ate the first night I was in town.

    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!)!

    Key lime pie and bread pudding
    Rachel T.

    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!

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

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    1 month ago

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

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

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    11 days ago

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

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

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

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

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

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    Ask the Community - Salt 64

    Do they have outside seating?

    Not as yet. They told me the problem is they do not have enough help to open their outside patio. They were hoping to have this in the Spring.

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    Island Way

    Island Way

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    We had an amazing dinner here with friends, we ordered the scallop specials, steak special and…read moreseafood platter and a couple appetizers. The Asian bbq shrimp and shrimp and grits were delicious appetizers and my friends loved the oysters. Our entrees were beyond delicious and we had tasty leftovers to take home. Our server Iliana was so knowledgeable and top of things. I will absolutely be back to eat here.

    We visited Island Way as walk-ins and arrived around 6:15 PM. We were told the wait would be about…read more45 minutes and expected to be seated around 7:00 PM, which was completely reasonable. Unfortunately, we weren't seated until about 7:30 PM, and communication from the host stand wasn't very helpful. The front desk staff came across as rude and not particularly accommodating. We ended up dining outside on the deck, which was a nice setting. Our servers were clearly working hard and doing the best they could to keep up with a busy evening, so I want to give them credit for their efforts. However, the bar was extremely slow, which added significantly to the overall dining time. We didn't leave until around 9:00 PM. For food, we ordered the Scallop Neptune special, crab dip, and chicken parmesan. Everything was good, but nothing really stood out as exceptional. The sweet tea, however, was fantastic--easily the highlight of the meal. We also ordered Coronas, though the wait from the bar was noticeably long. If you're dining as adults and don't mind a leisurely evening, you may enjoy the waterfront atmosphere. However, I would not recommend bringing a baby or young children. Between the extended wait, slow service, and overall pace of the meal, it wasn't a particularly family-friendly experience. Overall, the setting was nice and the waitstaff worked hard, but the rude host interaction, delayed seating, and slow bar service made for a less-than-great experience.

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    Ful service bar with friendly waitstaff.

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    Catch of the Day, Grilled Salmon; Ginger, Honey glaze w/ Grilled Asparagus

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